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The district collector clarified that even gatherings of party workers that resemble processions would be prohibited. "Once the situation stabilizes, we will allow such celebrations in a controlled manner. Prohibitory orders have been issued accordingly," he added.

The BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) represents the opposition, consisting of the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction.

The fire consumed everything in the sanctum, including puja materials and the priest's belongings. Locals acted swiftly to douse the flames by pouring water, and authorities arrived shortly after to inspect the site.

Himachal Pradesh faces a severe financial crisis with ₹95,000 crore debt due to welfare schemes. The High Court ordered the closure of 18 loss-making state-run hotels and the sale of Himachal Bhawan to recover Rs 150 crore in electricity dues, highlighting governance and fiscal challenges.

Indian Railways will trial its first hydrogen-powered train on the 90-km Jind-Sonipat route in December. Promoting zero emissions, the train uses hydrogen fuel for sustainable transportation. If successful, 35 such trains will launch nationwide in 2025, aligning with eco-friendly global advancements.

Kejriwal accused the BJP of trying to stop initiatives, claiming the party is more focused on retaining power than serving the people of Delhi. He also expressed his dream of a day when all Delhi residents would be "workers of the Aam Aadmi Party."

The Congress leader also said that the opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into Adani's alleged misdeeds remains firm and that he intends to raise the matter in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, beginning Monday.

The crackdown was initiated by the Home Ministry's cybercrime coordination centre based on complaints filed by victims through online platforms. The flagged accounts were reviewed and blocked following directives to WhatsApp from the ministry.

Police have arrested two suspects, including Prashant Yadav, a local SP leader, and Dr. Mohan Katheria. According to the victim's father, his daughter was abducted on Tuesday around noon and later poisoned. Her body was found in a field near Kanjara village on Wednesday morning.

The victims, three women and three children, were reportedly taken hostage and later killed in Jiribam district. Their bodies were found in a river last week. Speaking in a video shared on his X handle, the chief minister condemned the act as a "crime against humanity."