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New Delhi, February 25 Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday condemned the "absurd and shocking" demands and arrangements related to a senior BSNL director's proposed visit to Prayagraj, calling them "unacceptable" and said that a show-cause notice has been issued.The...

Prayagraj, February 24 The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Secretary of the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Prayagraj, has the authority to prescribe textbooks for classes 10 and 12.A two-judge bench comprising Justices Niraj Tiwari and Garima Prasad passed the order...

Lucknow, February 24 A senior BSNL director's visit to Prayagraj, which was almost meticulously planned like a royal itinerary, was called off after it became the subject of controversy. The controversy involved nearly 50 officials and every minor detail, including arranging for hair oil...

Banda (UP), February 24 Two women were killed after being hit by a truck on Tuesday in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh, according to police.Circle Officer (CO) of Rajapur, Raj Kamal, said that the deceased have been identified as Rani Prajapati (45) and her sister-in-law Shivkumari...

Varanasi, February 24 Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai met controversial religious leader Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati here on Tuesday and said his party stands firmly with those who protect religion.This development comes days after an FIR was filed in Prayagraj against...

Kanpur (UP), February 24 A 17-year study by the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) has warned that parts of Kanpur and Prayagraj could face severe damage if an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 or higher strikes the region.The research, led by Dr Nihar Ranjan Patra, a professor in IIT-K’s...

Prayagraj (UP), February 24 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati moved the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail on Tuesday after being booked for alleged sexual harassment of minor children and other offenses.A notice has been sent to the office of the government advocate in this...

Kaushambi (UP), February 24 Two truck drivers were killed after a speeding truck collided with a stationary truck from behind on the GT Road in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Tuesday.The accident occurred around 11 pm on Monday near Kasia Paschim village when a truck...

Mumbai, February 24 – The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) stated on Tuesday that the protest at Bharat Mandapam is a "half-naked revolution" within a democracy, where the ruling party, the media, and universities all engage in a state of exposure."In India, the complete stripping of...

Varanasi, February 23 Days after he was booked for alleged sexual abuse of two persons, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" will be exposed sooner or later.Speaking to reporters, Saraswati said there are...

Prayagraj, February 23 – As the Holi festival approaches, excitement is already spreading across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.Although the festival is still a few days away, preparations are in full swing, especially in...

Varanasi, February 23 – Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he is ready to face arrest and will fully cooperate with any investigation related to the POCSO case, even as he criticized the Uttar Pradesh government.Addressing reporters during a media interaction here, the...

Varanasi (UP), February 23 Days after being booked under the POCSO Act over allegations of sexual abuse of two persons, including a minor, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest, even though "the public is watching everything".Speaking to...

Agartala, February 22 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the number of devotees visiting the Tripura Sundari temple in the Gomati district has significantly increased since Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the renovated shrine last year.Modi had visited the temple...

Lucknow, February 22 – A special court for dealing with crimes against minors in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and one of his associates, Mukundanand Giri, on Saturday, over allegations of...

New Delhi, February 22 – Maulana Sajid Rashidi, the chief of the All India Imam Organisation, on Sunday condemned Swami Avimukteshwaranand, stating that the recent order by a special court to register an FIR against him under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of minors exposes the shocking...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's remarkable progress in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions on Sunday, highlighting the nation's growing global presence and deep-rooted heritage.Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio...

Lucknow (UP), February 22 An FIR has been registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple, Mukundanand Brahmachari, over allegations of sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, over the past year, including during the Magh Mela.This action follows...

Lucknow, February 21 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government on Saturday of "tampering" with his security and sought an explanation for the withdrawal of the National Security Guard (NSG) cover provided to him.In a statement issued from the SP headquarters here, the...

Prayagraj/Varanasi (UP), February 21 A POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to investigate allegations of sexual abuse against him.Last week, the court of Special Judge (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia...