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"Lord Shiva is the one who prayed for the protection of the entire world and drank poison to save the world. He doesn't consume alcohol," All India Hindu Mahasabha President said.

Chief Fire Officer Narendra Pratap Singh, citing eyewitnesses' accounts, told PTI that an electricity wire fell on the firecrackers.

The sisters, Ekta Singhal, 38, and Shikha Singhal, 34, allegedly killed themselves Friday night at the ashram and left behind a note naming four people responsible for their suicide.

The intensity of bursting firecrackers increased after 4 pm, but it was comparatively lesser than last year.

Lodhi alleged that the attack, which happened in Kakkaju’s native village Kararkheda in the afternoon, was carried out by the sitting Congress MLA’s supporters.

The accident took place around 12.30 am when the SUV carrying the four people rammed into a heavy-duty truck from behind near Hindoli town, the police said.

The market has been on a downward trend since demonetisation, followed by implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, Covid pandemic and the monsoon fury.

According to police, the accused did not have any licence for selling the firecracker and had been involved in doing this business on a large scale for years.

The former Congress leader, who recently floated his own party, found the mausoleum locked when he went there with partymen to offer Fateha or prayer

Early snowfall has boosted the tourism sector as tourists made a beeline to the valley to experience the scenic views.

Sisodia, who is in jail in connection with the alleged liquor scam case, was allowed to meet his wife for six hours between 10 am and 4 pm.

In its manifesto, the BJP has promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 2,700 per quintal of wheat and Rs 3,100 for the same quantity of paddy.

Akhilesh Yadav pointed out that even today, most people are doing transactions in cash instead of digital mode. He added that inflation, unemployment and corruption remain to be at its peak.

The victims' DNA samples were extracted to establish their identities, the officials said, adding they are believed to be from Bangladesh and included a woman.

In a significant move, the EC introduced 126 new polling stations in the Maoist-affected Bastar region, aiming to facilitate free, participative, and peaceful polls.

Opposition states seek court intervention, raising concerns about constitutional defiance and highlighting Article 200 issues; SC urges governors to act promptly.

Top schools will vie for the CM’s trophy, education minister’s trophies, zonal best schools, best government aided schools as well as for best unaided recognised private schools.