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Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded late Friday night at the Kuthond police station in Jalaun district, where Inspector Arun Kumar Rai allegedly shot himself with his service revolver. He was rushed to the Medical College in Orai, but despite intensive treatment, doctors declared him dead. The incident has triggered panic and deep concern within the police department. According to initial information, Inspector Rai, who was posted at the Kuthond police station, had returned from patrolling after attending a community feast (bhandara), where he was also felicitated by local residents. At around 9:00 pm, he reached his government quarters. Just 30 minutes later, a gunshot was heard from his room. Police personnel rushed to the spot and found the inspector lying in a poo...

Shravasti, UP: Protesting negligence in the treatment of accident victims, activists from the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) and Bhim Army joined families of the injured in Shravasti, who have been on a sit-in strike since 12 November. The protest was triggered by alleged lapses in medical care and the unusual step of bringing in stitches from outside to treat the injured at the Ekona CHC. On Thursday, the activists attempted to block National Highway-730, but the police intervened, bringing them back to Sanjay Park, where a dialogue was held with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh. After nearly two hours of discussions seated on the ground, an agreement was reached: within two days, a magistrate-level officer will conduct an impartial investigation. During the inquiry, CHC S...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: At the 106th Annual Jalsa held at Machhra Jamia Gulzar-e-Hussainia Azrada, Maulana Mufti Abdul Qasim Nomani, the esteemed Muhtamim of Darul Uloom Deoband, described madrasas as the “powerhouse of society”, emphasizing their pivotal role in spreading knowledge and shaping communities. Addressing the third session of the jalsa, Maulana Nomani said, “Madrasas are the powerhouse of society, emanating the light of knowledge that reaches every household. The dedication and sacrifice of the ulemas have established these institutions, which continue to strengthen the foundations of education, culture, and Islamic civilization.” He urged people to pursue education and live life in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. Madrasas: Beyond Just Learning Centers The event’...