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Abhay Singh, widely recognized as ‘IIT Baba’ for his shift from a distinguished engineering career to a spiritual path, has refuted allegations of being expelled from the 16 Madi Ashram of Juna Akhara during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. In an exclusive late-night interaction with Aaj Tak on Friday, the aerospace engineer-turned-spiritual figure dismissed rumors suggesting his abrupt departure from the ashram. He accused the seers there of spreading falsehoods about him. “They disseminated false information about me,” said IIT Baba. “The ashram operators asked me to leave at night. Now, fearing that my prominence might expose their…

In Jammu & Kashmir, police and security forces are conducting area domination operations, marching through the region to assert their presence and thwart terror plans. Jammu Kashmir News: Security agencies are on high alert across the country ahead of Republic Day. Amid the boosted security measures, a large cache of arms and ammunition was seized during a search operation in Kashmir. The Jammu & Kashmir Police said that a joint team of the Army’s 42 Rashtriya Rifles unit, CRPF, and Awantipora Police conducted a joint operation in Laramooh, Awantipora, Pulwama. During this operation, security forces recovered a cache of weapons and…

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday hit out at the BJP and said he will not allow anyone to destroy the national capital. Duering a press conference, the AAP chief said that the BJP is spreading violence in Delhi ahead of the assembly election and his party is receiving complaints on daily basis. Arvind Kejriwal asked that why does a party or group resort to violence when one thinks it is difficult to win the election by non-violent means. Saying that the BJP is heading towards its historic defeat all over Delhi, Kejriwal said the…

In a pivotal move to enhance infrastructure, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the approval of a major extension to the Ganga Expressway during a cabinet meeting in Prayagraj. The project, set to integrate the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways, will establish an extensive high-speed network spanning all districts of the state. Originally designed as a six-lane corridor, the expressway is now slated for an upgrade to eight lanes, amplifying its capacity to link strategic regions. Strategic Routes and Key DistrictsThe extended route will connect Prayagraj to Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Ghazipur, with Ghazipur emerging as a vital node…

In the early hours of January 22, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. A truck laden with fruits and carrying over 30 passengers overturned on National Highway 63, resulting in the loss of 11 lives and leaving 12 others injured. Incident Overview The ill-fated vehicle was en route from Savanur to a local fair in Yellapura, transporting fruit vendors eager to sell their produce. At approximately 5:30 AM, the driver attempted to yield to an overtaking vehicle, veering left and losing control. The absence of protective barriers along the road’s edge led the truck to plummet…

4G Coverage: The Department of Telecom (DoT) introduces the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) service, enabling Jio, Airtel, and BSNL users to access 4G services across networks, improving connectivity, especially in rural areas The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) service, allowing Jio, Airtel, and BSNL subscribers to access 4G services across different networks. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural and remote regions. Traditionally, users could only connect through towers operated by their specific telecom service provider (TSP). With the implementation of ICR, customers can now utilize towers funded by the Digital Bharat…

Ancestral properties worth Rs 15,000 crore belonging to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s Pataudi family in Madhya Pradesh, with a majority of them in Bhopal, may come under the Centre’s control after a court lifted a stay order on these assets. The Madhya Pradesh High Court lifted the stay imposed on the ancestral properties, which could result in their acquisition under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. According to the Act, the Central government can claim properties owned by individuals who migrated to Pakistan after Partition in 1947. On December 13, 2024, a single bench of the High Court asked the…

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing discourse surrounding the H-1B visa program, articulating his appreciation for both perspectives while emphasizing the necessity of welcoming highly skilled individuals into the nation. He remarked, “I like both sides of the argument, but I also like very competent people coming into our country.” This statement was made during a joint press conference at the White House, featuring Oracle CTO Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Trump underscored the importance of admitting proficient individuals across various professions, stating, “We want competent people coming into our country.…

The interstate forces acting on intelligence inputs about many Naxalities operating in the deep forests in the border area launched an operation on January 19 At least 14 Naxalities were killed in a gunfight with the security forces on Monday during a joint operation launched by Odisha and Chhattisgarh police. This incident comes a day after two women Naxalities were gunned down by security forces in Chhattisgarh. A top Naxal commander, Jayram alias Chalapathi, with a reward of Rs 1 crore, was also killed, said a senior police official. The joint interstate operation, assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force…

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, signed an executive order aiming to terminate birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents. This directive seeks to amend the automatic conferment of U.S. citizenship to individuals born on American soil, a practice rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Understanding Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship, enshrined in the 14th Amendment ratified in 1868, guarantees that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein…