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In a first, Prayagraj's Magh Mela unveils official logo

Prayagraj, Dec 11(UNI) After the grand and divine success of Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government is now preparing to give Magh Mela 2026 an unprecedented and elevated form. As part of these efforts, a logo capturing the essence of Magh Mela has been unveiled at the Chief Minister’s level.

Officials here on Thursday said the logo reflects the spiritual significance of chanting, penance, and Kalpavas at the Sangam during the month of Magh. It features the seven energy chakras based on the constellation positions of this period, the sacred Akshaya Vat symbolizing eternal merit, the cosmic journey of Surya Dev and Chandra Dev with the 27 constellations, the Lete Huye Hanuman Mandir, the Sanatan flag representing the expansion of Sanatan Dharma, and elements of environmental harmony, including the presence of Siberian birds at the Sangam.
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UP Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad stopped by police in Ghaziabad from proceeding to Meerut

15 Jan 2026 | 10:04 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad was stopped by Ghaziabad police at the UP Gate on Thursday while he was on his way to Meerut to meet the family of Sonu Kashyap, who was brutally murdered earlier this month.

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AAP leader shot dead in Hoshiarpur, another person injured

15 Jan 2026 | 9:09 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 15 (UNI) A local Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionary was killed in a gun attack in Hoshiarpur district, while another person was injured, officials said on Thursday.

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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of abduction and rape of minor girl in Kanpur

15 Jan 2026 | 8:36 PM

Kanpur, Jan 15(UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report concerning the abduction and rape of a 14-year-old girl in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. One of the alleged perpetrators in the case is reported to be a Sub-Inspector of the Uttar Pradesh Police.

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UP: Excise dept drafting new policy, distillery units set to get boost in UP

15 Jan 2026 | 8:33 PM

Lucknow, Jan 15( UNI) In order to accelerate industrial investment in the state and strengthen revenue resources, the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to take another major step.

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In info warfare too, India making enemies bite dust, says Army Chief Dwivedi

15 Jan 2026 | 7:40 PM

Jaipur, Jan 15 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the India Army has been doing well in countering adversaries in information warfare. "Pakistan's false propaganda would not sustain against trustworthy and reliable word from India," said General Dwivedi.
On the occasion of the 78th Army Day celebration Thursday, General Dwivedi said that keeping pace with the changing world, the Army has also been changing approach and formation and emerging in a modern "take power" format.

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