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Babur was no Messiah, no mosque should be built in his name: Iqbal Ansari

07 Dec 2025 | 3:45 PM

Ayodhya, Dec 7 (UNI) Reacting to the proposed Babri Masjid replica plans by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in Beldanga West Bengal, key litigant in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari, said that this move is entirely motivated by electoral politics and no mosque should be built in the name of Babur because "Babur was not a messiah." .

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UP: Two killed after gunshot fired during DJ dance at wedding function in Etah

07 Dec 2025 | 2:57 PM

Etah, Dec 7 (UNI) A wedding celebration turned tragic in Etah district when an accidental gunshot fired during a DJ dance killed an 11-year-old boy and his 17-year-old uncle police said on Sunday.

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Police conducts citywide inspection of medical shops and pharmacies

07 Dec 2025 | 2:29 PM

Srinagar, Dec 7 ( UNI) J&K Police on Sunday intensified inspections of medical shops, chemists and pharmacies across the Srinagar city to bolster transparency, prevent misuse of premises for unlawful activities and strengthen security within health institutions.

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Mayawati flags rising national crises, calls for true implementation of Ambedkar’s constitutional vision

07 Dec 2025 | 1:58 PM

Lucknow, Dec 7 (UNI) Expressing deep concern over the country’s current situation, BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday highlighted issues such as growing poverty, unemployment, the chaos in airline operations, severe air pollution in Delhi, and the declining value of the rupee.

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HP CM announces incentive policy for the MBBS students

07 Dec 2025 | 12:42 PM

Shimla, Dec 7 (UNI) HP Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday announced the introduction of an 'Incentive Policy' for doctors, to be based on various parameters.

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Capacity building training, key to better emergency readiness: HP Governor

07 Dec 2025 | 12:41 PM

Shimla, Dec 7 (UNI) Members of the Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross and the Indian Red Cross Society called on the Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan and apprised him about the three-day training workshop which concluded today at the State Red Cross Bhavan, Shimla.

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CBI arrests UP bank manager and employee for accepting bribe

07 Dec 2025 | 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday announced the arrest of a Branch Manager and a Contractual Employee of the UP Gramin Bank in Azamgarh for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a man.

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'Service is honor, discipline identity & national interest our highest priority': CM Yogi

07 Dec 2025 | 1:43 AM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a powerful message of service and discipline at the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Uttar Pradesh Home Guards today, reminding the force that their role is not merely voluntary but a cornerstone of society's trust and the government's strength.

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SIT summons Akali leader in alleged Patiala Police call controversy

07 Dec 2025 | 12:49 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 6 (UNI) A high-level investigation has been launched in Punjab after an allegedly leaked conference call involving senior Patiala police officials triggered a political storm. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted earlier this week, has summoned advocate and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Arshdeep Kaler to record his statement in Chandigarh.

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Cybercriminals withdraw over Rs 99,000 from woman’s account in Amroha, no OTP or link received

07 Dec 2025 | 12:42 AM

Amroha, Dec 6 (UNI) Cybercriminals siphoned off Rs 99,600 from a woman’s bank account in a shocking case reported from the Kotwali area. The fraudulent transactions took place around midnight on Friday, without any link being sent to the victim or any OTP being shared.

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HC slams HP govt for breaching Chief Justice’s constitutional authority

07 Dec 2025 | 12:01 AM

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) In a strong reaffirmation of judicial autonomy, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the State government’s decision to deny extension-related benefits to the former Principal private secretary of a former Chief Justice, holding that the executive had no authority to override an order issued under Article 229 of the Constitution.

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Snatching incidents during Punjab polls raise questions on law and order

06 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 6 (UNI) Widespread disruptions during the Block Committee nomination process across Punjab have intensified concerns over the state’s law-and-order situation. Several incidents of snatching and tearing of nomination papers were reported from multiple districts, prompting criticism of the police and the administration under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

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Man posing as home department Secy cons brothers, defrauds Rs 40 Lakh in Lucknow

06 Dec 2025 | 10:43 PM

Lucknow, Dec 06 (UNI) A man posing as a senior Home Department official at the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat has allegedly defrauded two brothers of Rs 40 lakh by promising government tenders and jobs. The fraud came to light after the victims filed a formal complaint, prompting police to launch an investigation.

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Sikh community protests against senior Congress leader's objectionable remark

06 Dec 2025 | 9:16 PM

Dehradun, Dec 6 (UNI) Sikh community members on Saturday protested against former Uttarakhand cabinet minister and senior Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the community.

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WWF vs Revenue Dept in Himachal Pradesh

06 Dec 2025 | 8:48 PM

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) Tehsildar Rishabh Sharma today sharply refuted former wrestler Dalip Singh Rana alias The Great Khali’s recent allegations, calling them “a pack of lies” and presenting documentary evidence before the media to counter his claims.

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