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This statement is issued in connection with the tragic demise of Ms. Nikitha Godishala, who was found deceased in Maryland, USA, on 31 December 2025. The family wishes to place verified facts on record and dispel misinformation currently in circulation. U.S. authorities have informed the family that Mr. Arjun Sharma, …

NEW DELHI: In a notable development, members of 3 families reverted to the Sanatan fold in a Ghar Wapsi program in Jagdalpur town of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. According to details, as many as 11 people from 3 families in Vijay ward of the town returned to their original faith on …

BENGALURU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken a significant step in the case related to providing assistance to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Tehseen Nasir inside prison by filing a supplementary chargesheet against three additional accused. The fresh chargesheet, submitted before the designated NIA court, highlights how a network involving prison …

Hyderabad, 2nd January 2026: Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is one of the leading causes of vision difficulties in children worldwide. Unlike common eye conditions, CVI is caused due to damage to the visual processing centres of the brain. In many cases, a child’s eyes may appear healthy and normal, yet the child struggles …

BHUBANEWAR: Tension erupted in Bhadrak town, Odisha, after a shopkeeper was seriously injured in a violent attack by Islamists, leading to protests by several Hindu organisations, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). The unrest was brought under control following interventions by senior administrative and police officials, along with the local …

Kasaragod: In a significant judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, a special POCSO court in Hosdurg sentenced a madrasa teacher to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a madrasa classroom in Kasaragod …

JAUNPUR: The 65th State Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Kashi concluded successfully at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, in the temporary convention township Rani Abbakka Nagar. The conference witnessed wide-ranging dialogue on organisational and academic campus matters, after which four major resolutions were passed, followed by the announcement …

Amritsar: In a major development in the case related to the sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib that went missing in 2020, the Punjab Police have arrested one accused. The police have arrested Satinder Singh Kohli, a close associate of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Deputy Chief …

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh has wrapped up the year 2025 as India’s most visited state. It witnessed an unprecedented rise in tourist arrivals driven by religious, cultural, and heritage attractions. Officials noted a significant jump in both domestic and international visitors, reflecting the state’s growing stature as a leading travel destination. …

The 65th State Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Kashi, is being held from December 29 to 31, 2025 at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, in the temporary township ‘Rani Abbakka Nagar.’ On the second day of the conference, a keynote session was organized on the theme “Changing …