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Following a report, the Election Commission of India is preparing to remove fake voter IDs from the electoral roll. This action follows the discovery of an Afghan national, Jandullah Dad Mohammad, living in Patna with fake Indian documents. He obtained these documents after entering India on a medical visa.
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided on the Delhi-Saharanpur railway line when a vigilant train driver spotted a 10-foot iron pipe placed on the tracks near Balwa village. The Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train was brought to a halt just in time, preventing a possible derailment. Authorities have launched an inquiry to identify the individuals responsible for this dangerous act.
In Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, a Dalit family was allegedly attacked during a wedding ceremony in Rasra. Around 20 men, armed with sticks and rods, stormed Swayamvar Marriage Hall, objecting to the event and hurling caste-based slurs. Two relatives, Ajay Kumar and Manan Kant, sustained serious injuries.
The article highlights a critical paradox in healthcare, where reactive, high-cost interventions are prioritized over proactive prevention. It emphasizes India's rising chronic disease burden and advocates for a shift towards a prevention-focused model. The piece urges for systemic changes, including incentivizing preventive care, integrating lifestyle medicine, and investing in public health infrastructure to avert a future healthcare crisis.
Bakshi-ka-Talab near Lucknow has an interesting story. Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haidar tasked Bakshi Tripur Chand with buying an elephant. Bakshi disappeared for a long time. Rumors spread about his intentions. He returned and showed the Nawab a pond. Bakshi used the money to create the pond for the people. The Nawab rewarded him. The pond became known as Bakshi Ka Talab.
Lucknow's weekly bazaars thrive on witty loudspeaker announcements and clever marketing, creating a vibrant and entertaining atmosphere for shoppers. Vendors use humor and local jokes to attract customers, while some leverage social media for wider reach. These markets blend commerce and community, offering affordable goods and fostering personal connections through playful banter and negotiation, preserving a traditional shopping experience.
A year after the UPPSC RO/ARO exam paper leak, the STF arrested Kumar Abhinandan, who confessed to paying 1 lakh for the leaked paper, lured by a doctor promising government job security. He received the leaked paper in Bhopal and confirmed its authenticity during the exam. Following arrests of other accused, Abhinandan went into hiding before being apprehended.
A tragic accident in Hardoi claimed six lives and injured five others early Saturday. The incident occurred near Ghazipur village when a car carrying wedding guests overturned, reportedly due to the driver losing control. Among the deceased were two brothers and a young child. Police are investigating the crash, which happened as the vehicle returned to Pali from Kusuma village.