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Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to three men accused under Cow Progeny Act, emphasizing personal liberty under Article 21. Justice Alok Kumar Verma cites 'bail is rule, jail exception' principle. Details inside.
Patanjali Yogpeeth celebrated its 32nd Foundation Day in Haridwar, with Swami Ramdev & Acharya Balkrishna outlining a vision to position India as a global hub for wellness, knowledge, and spiritual values. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand govt mulls restricting non-Hindu entry to Haridwar's ghats & declaring Rishikesh, Haridwar as 'sanatan cities'. Plan may start from 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Read the full story.
Nitin Gautam of Ganga Sabha urges a ban on non-Hindus in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area, citing security and sanctity. Read the full story on the controversial demand.
Haridwar SP denies VIP link in Ankita Bhandari murder case. Opposition demands CBI probe over new allegations. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail to a Haridwar couple accused in their daughter-in-law's dowry death. The court cites personal liberty under Article 21. Full details inside.
Two teachers at a Haridwar public school were terminated after social media allegations of private chats with a former student. Police are investigating despite the student's withdrawal of the complaint.
Haridwar police obtain NBW against Urmila Sanawar in blackmail and audio clip cases linked to Rishikesh resort murder. Expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore also under scanner. Details inside.
Former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar vanish after an audio clip links them to the Rishikesh resort murder case. Police form SIT as political pressure mounts. Read the latest developments.
A 20-year-old woman was swept away by strong currents while taking a ritual bath in the Ganga on New Year's Day at Haridwar's Shri Ram Ghat. Police search continues. Read the full story.
Haridwar police form a special team to investigate an audio clip linking a BJP leader to the Rishikesh resort murder case. Key figures deny allegations as legal battles intensify.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A viral video shows Japanese tourists in Santa caps & swimwear being questioned by devotees at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat. The incident on Dec 25 ignites a social media debate on cultural sensitivity & hospitality. Police confirm peaceful resolution.
Violent protests erupted in Rishikesh during a Supreme Court-ordered forest land encroachment survey. Stone-pelting injured 4 police personnel, disrupting rail & road traffic. Read the full details.
Haridwar police form SIT after gangster Vinay Tyagi is shot dead while in custody. Family demands CBI probe, alleges conspiracy over black money secrets. Key details inside.
History-sheeter Vinay Tyagi, named in 60 cases, succumbs to injuries after being shot by former gang members while stuck in traffic. Police investigate the motive and suspend three officers.
Dreaded gangster Vinay Tyagi, shot while in police custody near Roorkee, dies at AIIMS Rishikesh. Two suspects held as family alleges conspiracy. Read the full investigation details.
History-sheeter Vinay Tyagi dies after being shot by former gang members. The attack occurred when the police vehicle was stuck in traffic. Two suspects arrested. Read the full investigation details.
BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam strongly refutes allegations linking him to the Rishikesh resort murder case, warns of defamation suits. Haridwar police investigate fabricated audio clip.
A man in Bijnor allegedly murdered his friend on an unfinished highway over a loan and lewd remarks. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
Haridwar police register FIR against expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore for allegedly circulating a fabricated audio clip to tarnish BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's image. Details inside.
Congress MLA Virendra Jati takes drastic action, cutting electricity to officials' homes in Haridwar to protest frequent outages. Police complaint filed. Read the full story.
In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
A luxury car broke through a police barrier in Kanpur, dragging and injuring three personnel. The driver fled towards Bithoor. Read for details on the manhunt and injuries.
Uttarakhand police arrest home guard constable Abhimanyu Singh for the murder of 21-year-old Waseem. The motive was a past relationship. Read the full details.
Expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore denies an audio clip's authenticity, calling it AI-generated. He files a police complaint as the 2022 Rishikesh resort murder case sees renewed political demands. Read the full story.
The Rs 1,822 crore Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur bridge over the Ganga is 65% complete, aiming for a May 2026 opening. It will link NH-31 and NH-28, transforming north-south Bihar connectivity.
The Rs 1,822 crore Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur bridge over the Ganga is 65% complete and on track for a May 2026 launch. It will link NH-31 and NH-28, transforming north-south Bihar connectivity. Read more.