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Case of honour killing: Retired UP Police Sub-Inspector arrested for killing daughter over love affair

Agra, Dec 15 (UNI) A shocking case of honour killing has come to light in Agra, where a retired Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector allegedly strangled his own daughter to death after opposing her love relationship. The victim’s body was later dumped in the Yamuna River.
Acting on the accused father’s confession, police have recovered skeletal remains from the riverbank in Etawah district, officials confirmed today.
The incident pertains to Malpura police station area of Agra. The accused, Ranveer Singh Yadav (65), a retired Sub-Inspector, was a resident of Vinayak Garden. His daughter Anshu Yadav (35) was in a relationship with a neighbouring youth, Anurag Yadav, and wanted to marry him. Ranveer and other family members were strongly opposed to this relationship.
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Raj: Day 3 at Vedanta JLF 2026 reflects on inspirations in form of stories & personal narratives

18 Jan 2026 | 12:12 AM

Jaipur, Jan 16 (UNI) The world’s grandest celebration of books and ideas continued to draw packed audiences across venues on Day 3 at Vedanta presented JLF-2026 that was a medley of ideas ; stories flourished as did a commingling of cultures.

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Mayawati expresses anger over alleged removal of Ahilyabai Holkar statue in Varanasi

18 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday expressed strong displeasure over reports of the removal of a statue of Ahilyabai Holkar in Varanasi, saying the incident has triggered widespread discussion and anger among a large section of society.

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J&K LG calls for linking Sports with education and essential life skills

17 Jan 2026 | 11:50 PM

Jammu, Jan 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called for linking Sports with education and essential life skills, stating that with integration in the education curriculum, sports can become a powerful tool for the complete and holistic development of youth.

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Eight cases registered against those spreading rumors and misinformation about Manikarnika Ghat

17 Jan 2026 | 11:47 PM

Varanasi, Jan 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday strongly criticized the Congress party over a viral video concerning Manikarnika Ghat in the holy city of Kashi.
Eight separate cases were registered at Chowk police station on Saturday against individuals and related X (formerly Twitter) handles for sharing pictures of Hindu deities, contrary to the actual facts regarding Manikarnika Ghat, with the intention of "deceiving and misleading people" of the Hindu faith, creating anger in society, and disrupting social harmony.

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Political recalibration in Himachal: CM signals cabinet reshuffle

17 Jan 2026 | 11:20 PM

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Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has indicated that a cabinet reshuffle and expansion are likely in the near future, following his recent visit to New Delhi where he met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
The meeting has assumed political significance amid ongoing discussions over cabinet coordination, internal discipline and long-pending appointments in the state government.

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