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Eggs Thrown at Ganpati Idol Spark Tension in Mumbai’s Mazgaon
New Delhi, August 24, 2026 An alleged act of desecration during Ganpati celebrations triggered tension in South Mumbai’s Mazgaon area on Sunday night after eggs were reportedly thrown at a Lord Ganesh idol from a nearby building. The incident drew strong reactions from Hindu devotees, who gathered at the site in large numbers and demanded action against those responsible. Police later intervened to calm the situation and maintain order. A video from the scene, which circulated widely on...
Chennai Trail Deepens Agra Suitcase Murder Mystery
New Delhi, August 23, 2026 A disturbing murder investigation that began with the recovery of decomposed human body parts from a suitcase on a train in Agra has now led investigators to Chennai. CCTV footage and subsequent police action have revealed crucial clues, including the identity of the victim and two suspects who are currently on the run. Police have identified the victim as Hayuthan Nisha, a 38-year-old woman from Odisha. Investigators believe she was allegedly killed and her body...
NDA Looks at 2029 for Simultaneous Elections
New Delhi, August 23, 2026 The NDA is reportedly considering a plan to hold Assembly elections in 22 NDA-governed states and Union Territories alongside the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, rather than waiting until 2034. The proposal could involve bringing the election schedules of several states in line with the general elections by dissolving their Assemblies before their current terms are completed. The move has once again brought the One Nation, One Election proposal into focus, with major constitutional,...
IAS Officer’s ‘Missing’ Mystery Ends
New Delhi, August 23, 2026 Karnataka IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who had remained out of contact for two days and sparked speculation over his whereabouts, has been traced to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said Gangwar had travelled home because of a sudden deterioration in his father’s health, bringing an end to speculation surrounding the officer’s absence. The 2016-batch IAS officer, currently serving as Director of MSME in the Industries and...
Over 100 Canadian Groups Back Mohan Bhagwat’s Proposed Visit
New Delhi, August 22, 2026 More than 100 Canadian Hindu and civil liberties organisations have urged the government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney to allow RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Canada. In a joint submission to senior federal ministers, the groups said that any decision regarding his entry should be based on established law, credible evidence and due process, rather than political pressure. The organisations opposed calls by NDP MPs Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherson, along with...