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500-Year Struggle of Ram Temple Captured in Documentary; To Be Released in Six Chapters
State, Uttar Pradesh

500-Year Struggle of Ram Temple Captured in Documentary; To Be Released in Six Chapters

Ayodhya: The shooting of a documentary chronicling the 500-year struggle of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, culminating in the flag hoisting ceremony at its spire by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been completed. The documentary is being produced by the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with a Pune-based TV serial production company responsible for its execution. Post-Production to Begin Next Month Director and producer Eknath Satpurkar stated that post-production work will commence next month, including editing, integrating scripts, music, title tracks, and devotional songs. The post-production process is expected to take around five months, and the documentary will present a comprehensive account of the temple’s long struggle and its grand construction. The finished documentary w...
Unemployment in Uttar Pradesh Drops to 2.4% in 8 Years Under Yogi Government, Millions Gain Jobs Through GCC Policy 2025 and UP Employment Mission
State, Uttar Pradesh

Unemployment in Uttar Pradesh Drops to 2.4% in 8 Years Under Yogi Government, Millions Gain Jobs Through GCC Policy 2025 and UP Employment Mission

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a remarkable transformation in employment and industrial development over the eight years of the Yogi Adityanath government. The state’s unemployment rate, which had once soared to 19%, has now dropped to a mere 2.4%, reflecting the rapid expansion of job opportunities, industrial growth, and successful skill development initiatives. GCC Policy 2025 and UP Employment Mission Drive Job Creation The state government’s GCC Policy 2025 has played a pivotal role in shaping the employment landscape. By attracting global companies, the policy aims to generate over 200,000 new high-level technical jobs, providing youth with enhanced employment prospects. In parallel, the UP Employment Mission has facilitated employment for 125,000 individua...
Rajasthan Leads in Voter List Revision 2026 with Record Digitization and 96% Mapping
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Leads in Voter List Revision 2026 with Record Digitization and 96% Mapping

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan has emerged as a national leader in the Special Intensive Revision of the Electoral Roll 2026, achieving 96% voter mapping and nearly 100% digitization of records. All 24 districts and 153 Assembly constituencies in the state have completed full digitization, setting a new benchmark in accuracy, transparency, and digital efficiency. According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Naveen Mahajan, out of a total of 54,656,215 electoral forms, over 54,624,000 documents have already been uploaded to ECI-Net, completing 99.94% digitization ahead of schedule — a remarkable achievement for the state. 100% Digitization Across Districts and Assembly Constituencies CEO Mahajan confirmed that all 24 districts — including Barmer, Salumber, Balotra, Jhalawar, Phalodi, B...
Jharkhand High Court Takes Stern View on PESA Act, Seeks Government Response; Ban on Sand and Minor Mineral Allocation Stays
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand High Court Takes Stern View on PESA Act, Seeks Government Response; Ban on Sand and Minor Mineral Allocation Stays

Ranchi, Jharkhand: The Jharkhand High Court has taken a strict stance against the state government over delays in implementing the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act). While hearing a contempt petition filed for non-implementation of the law, the court directed the government to submit an affidavit stating the exact timeline for enforcement of the PESA Act. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar expressed displeasure over the state’s failure to notify the PESA rules, despite a previous court directive on 29 July 2024. The court emphasized that the government must clearly indicate how much time it will take to implement the law and the steps involved. Court Maintains Ban on Mineral Allocation During the h...
Over 12,000 Bihar Teachers Trained in CBSE Methods in Just 5 Days
Bihar, State

Over 12,000 Bihar Teachers Trained in CBSE Methods in Just 5 Days

Patna, Bihar: More than 12,000 mathematics and science teachers from classes 6 to 8 across Bihar successfully completed a five-day residential training program organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Bihar. Held in three phases between 17 November and 5 December, the program aimed to strengthen experiential and skill-based education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Learning the CBSE Way The capacity-building program focused on developing Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies, encouraging experiential and inquiry-based classroom practices. Teachers were trained to design PBL-based lesson plans and were shown how this approach can address learning gaps identified by assessment bodies like PARAKH. Comprehensive Curriculu...
Bihar Police Nab Fugitive ‘Principal’ in Guwahati After 10-Day Operation
Bihar, State

Bihar Police Nab Fugitive ‘Principal’ in Guwahati After 10-Day Operation

Nalanda, Bihar / Guwahati, Assam: In a meticulously planned operation, Bihar Police arrested a 40-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old girl in Samastipur district. The suspect, identified as Kumud Kumar alias Deepak, had fled Bihar and was hiding in Guwahati. Police laid a trap in the city for ten consecutive days before finally apprehending him with the help of local authorities. Details of the Crime According to police, Kumud Kumar allegedly shot and killed the victim, Gudia Kumari, after the girl opposed his romantic advances toward her elder sister. The incident occurred around 11 August, and he fled immediately afterward. During questioning, Kumud admitted:"I wanted to marry my girlfriend, but her family, particularly her younger sister Gudia, oppos...
Bastar Girl Kept in Darkness for 20 Years Rescued by Social Welfare Department
Chhattisgarh, State

Bastar Girl Kept in Darkness for 20 Years Rescued by Social Welfare Department

Bastar, Chhattisgarh: In a deeply disturbing incident, a young girl in Bastar was reportedly kept locked in a dark room for 20 years by her foster family under the pretext of protecting her from a suspected stalker. The girl, now 20, had been confined since she was eight years old, rarely seeing sunlight or interacting with anyone. The case came to light when Social Welfare Department officials intervened and rescued her from the foster home. She was subsequently brought to the Korchuli Ashram near Jagdalpur for rehabilitation. Physical and Psychological Trauma Officials at the ashram reported that the girl struggles to respond even when her name is called. Her eyesight has severely deteriorated due to prolonged absence of sunlight, and she is in a state of shock from years of iso...
Attempted Sandalwood Theft at MP Assembly Raises Security Concerns
Madhya Pradesh, State

Attempted Sandalwood Theft at MP Assembly Raises Security Concerns

Bhopal: In a shocking breach of security, unknown thieves attempted to steal sandalwood trees from the Madhya Pradesh Assembly complex, one of the state’s highest security zones. The incident occurred while security personnel were on leave, exposing vulnerabilities in the otherwise tightly guarded premises. The Assembly grounds host 230 MLAs during sessions and are protected by a battalion of Special Armed Forces along with over 70 Assembly security personnel. Despite this high-level protection, the thieves managed to fell one sandalwood tree and caused significant damage to two others, leaving saw marks visible on the trunks. It appears the culprits were unable to carry away the main tree due to its weight. Exploiting a Holiday Officials believe the incident took place on Wednesd...
Vasundhara Raje’s Balotra Visit Sparks Questions Over BJP’s Internal Coordination
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Vasundhara Raje’s Balotra Visit Sparks Questions Over BJP’s Internal Coordination

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s visit to Balotra has once again raised questions about the BJP organisation’s internal coordination and its approach toward one of its tallest leaders. When Raje reached Kalyanpur, several senior party workers openly complained that they were not informed about her arrival in time. Their resentment reflects organisational lapses and has triggered a broader debate: Is the BJP sidelining Vasundhara Raje despite her strong electoral relevance?Raje, a prominent leader from the erstwhile Scindia royal family and two-time CM of Rajasthan, continues to enjoy widespread influence. Workers Confront Raje Over Lack of Information During her one-day Balotra tour on Thursday, Raje was directly confronted by BJP workers in Kalyanpur.They...
Indresh Maharaj vs Jaya Kishori: Who Is the Higher-Paid Spiritual Storyteller?
State, Uttar Pradesh

Indresh Maharaj vs Jaya Kishori: Who Is the Higher-Paid Spiritual Storyteller?

Mathura: The magnificent wedding of 28-year-old popular spiritual storyteller Indresh Upadhyay with Haryana’s Shipra at Jaipur’s luxury Taj Amer hotel has sparked widespread curiosity. As images of the grand celebration circulated online, people began asking a key question: How much does Indresh Upadhyay actually earn?Another debate trending online is whether Jaya Kishori, the renowned spiritual orator from Kolkata, charges more for her discourses than Indresh Upadhyay. Here is what available reports suggest: Jaya Kishori: One of the Most Expensive Bhagwat Narrators A media report published in 2023 claimed that Jaya Kishori charges around ₹9.5 lakh for a single spiritual discourse. Of this amount, ₹4.25 lakh is taken in advance, and the remaining is paid after the event concludes.Sin...