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Modi Promotes ‘Wed in India’ Initiative, Highlights Uttarakhand as a Winter Wedding Destination

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11 months ago

March 6, 2025

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his call for citizens to “Wed in India” and advocated for Uttarakhand as a prime location for winter weddings. He highlighted the need to transform tourism in Uttarakhand into a year-round endeavor, arguing that the state should not experience any “off-season” for visitors.

The Prime Minister participated in a program aimed at promoting winter tourism and inaugurated a trek and bike rally in Harsil, located in the Uttarkashi district. During his address, he expressed his condolences for the eight workers who tragically lost their lives in an avalanche in Mana village, Chamoli district, on February 28.

Modi also visited the winter seat of Gangotri Dham in Mukhwa during his trip. He reiterated his previous message to young people, encouraging them to choose Uttarakhand as their wedding destination instead of traveling abroad. He remarked on the wedding economy in India, which boasts worth thousands of crores of rupees, and asked the youth to celebrate their marriages within the country.

The Prime Minister also expressed similar hopes for the Indian film industry, noting Uttarakhand’s recognition as the most film-friendly state. He emphasized the region’s development of modern amenities and infrastructure, aiming to attract filmmakers and make it a preferred shooting location.

Reflecting on his visit to Baba Kedarnath, he stated, “this decade would be the decade of Uttarakhand,” underscoring the ongoing realization of commitments made for the state’s development through continued achievements and milestones.

Modi acknowledged that winter tourism represents a significant step forward in tapping into Uttarakhand’s economic potential and congratulated the state government on this innovative initiative while wishing for the state’s progress.

He stressed the importance of diversifying and sustaining tourism year-round, stating that there should be no “off-season” in the hill state. Currently, tourism activity peaks during March, April, May, and June, but numbers drastically decline afterward, leaving many hotels, resorts, and homestays unoccupied during the winter months. He noted that this seasonal imbalance contributes to economic stagnation for much of the year in Uttarakhand and presents environmental challenges as well.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.