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UP CM Yogi Describes BJP’s Victory as a ‘Win for Service, Security, Good Governance, and Public Welfare under PM Modi’s Leadership’

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2 years ago

February 8, 2025

On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that the outcomes of the Delhi Assembly elections and the Milkipur Assembly by-election in Ayodhya district signify a definitive rejection of ‘lies and deceit’ in politics.

In a statement to reporters, he said, “The continuous efforts in service, security, good governance, and public welfare over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership have prevailed. I offer my sincere congratulations to all victorious candidates in Delhi and every committed BJP worker.”

CM Adityanath also congratulated Prime Minister Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, and Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, commending them for restoring the party’s stronghold in Delhi after 25 years.

He stressed that the era of false promises and exploitation has concluded, paving the way for true development and welfare schemes that will benefit Delhi residents. Reflecting on the previous 25 years, he criticized the ineffective policies that stunted Delhi’s progress and denied its citizens essential services. He condemned the misleading politics that obscured genuine welfare initiatives, asserting that this age of misgovernance has now been revealed.

Adityanath stated that Delhi, situated along the banks of the Yamuna River, is on the cusp of authentic development, where residents will gain access to welfare programs that the Aam Aadmi Party government had blocked for the past decade.

Addressing the Milkipur by-election result, he claimed it marks the end of dynastic and dishonest politics from the Samajwadi Party, as the public has embraced the double-engine government model of service, security, and good governance. He asserted, “These results demonstrate that regardless of the lies or propaganda the Samajwadi Party employs for political advantage, the people are ready to hold them accountable. BJP’s Chandrabhanu Paswan won by nearly 61,000 votes, reflecting strong faith in the double-engine BJP government and Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.”

The Chief Minister extended his congratulations to Chandrabhanu Paswan for his victory, expressing gratitude to BJP officials, coalition partners, and all dedicated Milkipur Assembly workers in Ayodhya. He affirmed that the faith shown by the people in the double-engine government will be honored and that the administration will work diligently to meet their hopes and expectations.

He concluded by emphasizing that the election results in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are pivotal in ending deception and corruption in politics. “These victories inspire us to forge a brighter and more prosperous future,” he added.

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11 Hospitalised After Dead Lizard Found in Birthday Cake

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2 days ago

August 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Maharashtra : Eleven people were hospitalised after eating a birthday cake that allegedly contained a dead lizard in Nalasopara, Maharashtra.

The incident took place during a birthday celebration. The affected group included seven children and four women.

According to reports, they complained of sudden stomach and chest pain shortly after eating the cake.

They were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors said that all 11 patients are in stable condition.

The incident has raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene standards in bakeries.

The case comes amid growing concerns over food safety in Maharashtra. Earlier, a rat was allegedly seen inside an ice cream freezer at a Blinkit store in Thane’s Godrej Hill area in Kalyan.

In another incident, food safety officials suspended the FSSAI licence of a Blinkit-linked facility in Malad West after finding several violations.

The recent incidents have increased calls for stricter checks on food storage, hygiene and safety standards across the state.

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Dead Russell’s Viper Found on Vande Bharat Express

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2 days ago

August 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Ernakulam: A dead Russell’s viper was found on a passenger seat inside a Vande Bharat Express in Ernakulam, causing panic among passengers.

The incident took place on Friday, August 14, at around 2.30 pm. The train was scheduled to leave Ernakulam Junction for Bengaluru.

The incident came to light before the train began its journey. Vinu Varghese, who works for an insurance company in Ernakulam, had booked a ticket to travel to Coimbatore with his two-year-old child.

When he returned to his seat after visiting the restroom, he noticed the dead snake lying on the seat. He was shocked and immediately informed the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) and railway staff.

The railway staff quickly responded to the situation. With the help of passengers, they removed the dead snake from the coach.

After the snake was removed, the passengers felt relieved. Vinu Varghese later filed an official complaint through the railway portal.

In his complaint, he questioned the safety and cleanliness standards on the train. He said passengers pay a significant amount for travelling on Vande Bharat trains and expected better safety measures.

Varghese said the railway staff later apologised for the incident.

The incident has also raised questions about how a snake entered the passenger compartment. Vande Bharat trains are air-conditioned and have sealed gangways and automatic doors that open only at designated stations.

The incident has raised concerns about pest control and safety protocols on the train. Railway authorities have ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.

This is not the first reported incident involving a snake on a Vande Bharat train. In December 2025, a passenger was allegedly accused of deliberately placing a snake inside the Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express.

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West Bengal Man Detained in Bengaluru over Alleged Terror Links

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3 days ago

August 15, 2026

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Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have detained a 25-year-old man from West Bengal over his alleged links with a terror group.

The accused has been identified as Asafool Mallik. He is a native of Naopara village in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.

Police detained Mallik in the Jigani area after receiving information about his alleged suspicious online activities.

According to the police, Mallik had allegedly established contact with a person identified as Imran Haider through Facebook. Haider, who is from Afghanistan, is suspected to have links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Police said Mallik allegedly wanted to travel to Afghanistan and join the group. He also allegedly discussed retaliatory attacks against the Pakistan Army and possible attacks in India.

Mallik had reportedly applied for a visa to travel to Afghanistan. However, he later dropped the plan due to financial difficulties and family responsibilities, police said.

Mallik was living near APC Circle in Jigani. He had been working as a security guard at Tata Advanced Limited in the Jigani Industrial Area since December 2025.

Police said they received information about his activities while conducting patrols in the Bommasandra Industrial Area.

During questioning, Mallik allegedly said he was angry over what he believed were attacks on Muslims in Pakistan. He also reportedly expressed anger over Pakistan’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Police further said Mallik was allegedly being encouraged to retaliate if Muslims faced difficulties in India.

Police later examined Mallik’s mobile phone. They allegedly found chats, voice calls and audio conversations between Mallik and Haider.

The police are now examining the chats, recordings and other material recovered from the phone.

The investigation is underway to determine the extent of Mallik’s alleged links with the terror network.