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In a landmark development that reconfigures the boundaries between civil liberties and religious autonomy in the Indian Himalayas, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has formally proposed a ban on the entry of non-Hindus into the shrines under its jurisdiction. This mandate, articulated in early 2026 by BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, extends beyond the primary pilgrimage sites of Badrinath and Kedarnath to encompass a vast network of 48 associated temples across the Garhwal region.

On the eve of Republic Day, Satyanarayan Nuwal, founder and chairman of Solar Industries India Limited, was awarded the Padma Shri in the category of Trade and Industry. The honour recognised his long-standing contribution to Indian industry and national defence. His company had drawn national attention after manufacturing the “Nagastra” weapon systems that were deployed during “Operation Sindoor” in May last year, as reported by The Times of India. These systems were successfully used during the operation, marking a key moment for private sector participation in India’s defence preparedness.

On Sunday night, 25th January, a disturbing incident unfolded in the heart of Kolkata when Republic Bangla journalist Kishalay Mukherjee was brutally attacked while returning home. The journalist later took to Facebook to share his ordeal, describing in detail how a group of unidentified attackers targeted him with weapons. The incident has sparked widespread concern, especially as Mukherjee is known for being openly critical of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government.

Communal tension spread across Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh after a Hindu woman was allegedly kidnapped from the Konch police station area on 19 January. What began as a missing person case soon escalated into a sensitive law-and-order issue, as allegations surfaced against a politically connected individual. The accused was identified as Rizwan Mansuri, also known as Chotu Tiger, who was at the time serving as the Jalaun district chief of the Mulayam Singh Youth Brigade, the youth wing of the Samajwadi Party.

A controversy has surfaced from Bilari town in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh after a video began circulating online showing a Hindu schoolgirl allegedly being forced to wear a burqa by her Muslim classmates while returning from a tuition class.

In January 2026, the district of Mirzapur in Eastern Uttar Pradesh—a region historically celebrated for its carpet industry and the sacred Vindhyachal shrine—became the epicenter of a harrowing criminal investigation that exposed the dark underbelly of the city's burgeoning fitness culture. What began as individual complaints from two women spiraled into a massive police crackdown on a sophisticated syndicate accused of operating a "Love Jihad" racket through a network of popular gyms.

ALWAR/JAIPUR — On January 23, 2026, the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami heralded the arrival of spring, a day traditionally associated with the color yellow, the goddess Saraswati, and the blooming of new life. In a secluded hotel in Alwar, far from the prying eyes of the media, a wedding ceremony took place that offered a jarring counter-narrative to the day's purity.

Police have informed the Kunnamangalam court that Simjitha Musthafa, a resident of Vadakara, recorded seven videos of Govindapuram native U Deepak while travelling on a private bus. According to the police, these recordings later became a key factor in the chain of events that led to Deepak’s death. The investigation has found that the videos were taken during a routine bus journey and were later circulated widely, setting off serious consequences.

In the quiet town of Tarana, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district, a disturbing wave of communal violence has shattered the peace, forcing authorities to impose strict curfew measures.