BJP MLA Shyam Bihari Lal passes away after heart attack in Bareilly, CM Yogi expresses grief
A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Uttar Pradesh as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Dr Shyam Bihari Lal passed away on Friday. He was the incumbent legislator from the Faridpur constituency in Bareilly district. According to initial information, the MLA suffered a heart attack and breathed his last at Medisity Hospital. It is to be noted here that he had celebrated his 60th birthday just a day before on January 1.
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‘US ready to go…’: Trump warns Iran against using force on protesters, Khamenei’s advisor hits back
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that the United States is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iranian authorities use violence against peaceful protesters, as demonstrations over worsening economic conditions spread across multiple provinces in Iran.
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Speeding car hits footpath after losing control at Phoenix Mall in Bengaluru, 7 people injured
At least seven people were injured in a road accident outside Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed there. According to reports, the incident was reported after a speeding car suddenly went out of control and veered onto the footpath, hitting pedestrians.
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Kunal Kemmu’s father Ravi Khemu named in producer’s cheating complaint; court issues notice to police
A metropolitan court in Mumbai has served a notice to the Oshiwara Police after a film producer’s year-old cheating complaint, allegedly involving actor Kunal Khemu’s father, Ravi Khemu, came up for hearing in court this week. It has asked the police to respond to his complaint and apprise the court about the progress of investigation into his complaint-a development that indicates a fresh interest by the judiciary in the case.
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Narrow escape for UP minister Sanjay Nishad after his car meets with accident trying to save dog
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad had a close escape on Thursday when his vehicle met with an accident on Fatehabad Road while he was travelling to Agra. The incident created a brief moment of panic for the convoy but ended without injuries. Explaining what happened, the Nishad Party chief said, “A dog suddenly came in front of the vehicle. As soon as the brakes were applied to save the dog, another car hit us from behind.” The minister added that the impact damaged the rear side of the vehicle.
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Big relief for Magh Mela devotees as UP rolls out over 250 buses to Ayodhya and Prayagraj | Details here
With the Magh Mela season beginning, Uttar Pradesh Roadways has announced a major relief for pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj. Magh Mela 2026 is going to begin from January 3. The transport department has deployed additional buses on the Prayagraj-Ayodhya route to ensure smooth travel for devotees heading for ritual baths as well as for those planning to visit Ayodhya afterwards. According to Vimal Rajan, Regional Manager of the Ayodhya Transport Corporation, a total of 270 buses have been pressed into service between the two cities. Several of these buses will operate up to Gonda, which will further improve connectivity for those arriving in Prayagraj for the Magh Mela.
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Death count rises to 40 in explosion at Switzerland bar on New Year’s Eve, probe underway
At least 40 people were killed and 100 others were injured after an explosion tore through a luxury bar in Switzerland and triggered a massive fire during New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Italian Foreign Ministry said, citing Swiss police. Moreover, the Swiss authorities said the explosion, which happened at the basement of the Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, was being considered a fire and not a terror attack. More than 150 people were in the bar at the time of the explosion.
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‘Why can’t we arrange that’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series
The stage is set for team India’s next assignment. The Men in Blue will take on New Zealand next in a multi-format white-ball series. It is worth noting that India and New Zealand will take on each other across three ODI matches and five T20Is.
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‘What kind of Muslim is she?’: When Nushrratt Bharuccha spoke about facing criticism for her religious beliefs
Nushrratt Bharuccha visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, during New Year’s Eve, where she took part in the sacred Bhasma Aarti. However, her personal spiritual visit soon became a talking point on social media, with sections questioning her decision to visit a Hindu temple because of her Muslim faith.
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Congress leader Nana Patole compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, BJP calls it ‘excessive sycophancy’
A political controversy erupted on Thursday after Congress leader Nana Patole compared Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, drawing sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which termed the remark “sycophancy pro max”. Nana Patole said this while responding to questions about Rahul Gandhi not visiting the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya since its inauguration. He stated that Rahul Gandhi was “doing the work of Lord Ram”, explaining that Lord Ram stood for justice for the oppressed and deprived, a role he claimed Rahul Gandhi is fulfilling today.
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