Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:04 (IST) Himachal Pradesh Congress President Vinay Kumar said that in his 13 years of political journey, he has now become the one to distribute Congress tickets. Pachhad Congress in Rajgarh … read more State Congress President Vinay Kumar reaches Rajgarh Jagran Correspondent, Sirmaur. Himachal Pradesh Congress President and MLA from Sri Renukaji constituency Vinay Kumar addressed the workers in Rajgarh. During this, he said that when I joined politics 13 years ago, many senior leaders, including GR Musafir, pleaded that I should get a Congress ticket. But after completing this short political journey, I myself became a Congress ticket distributor. Remove advertisement Just read the news Congress leaders took a dig Vinay Kumar was welcomed with warm enthusiasm when he reached Rajgarh for the first time after becoming the state Congress president. Congress President Vinay Kumar sarcastically said that after Dr. YS Parmar in Sirmaur is the second person to get this post in the party. While in Sirmaur there are very strong Congress leaders who reached the assembly after winning six and seven times from their constituency. But till date no one has been able to achieve this position. However, he also immediately said that no Congress leader should accept my words otherwise. ‘The work of the committee will be reviewed’ He said that after becoming the President of the State Congress, when he reached the high command of Delhi, he told Rahul Gandhi that the model of the Sri Renukaji Congress would be effectively implemented in the entire state. His main objective is to repeat the Congress government in the state in the year 2027, for which he will personally go to the booth level and review the work of the committee. Along with this, it will also be ensured that the committees are not limited to papers, for which priority will be given to the workers in the party. Referring to ‘Operation Lotus’, Vinay Kumar said that during ‘Operation Lotus’ he was also given many incentives by BJP. But I did not compromise with my ideals. He said that the organization would soon be crowned at district and block level. After this, the state administration will be constituted. He said that currently there are opposition LPGs in 28 assembly constituencies of the state. First, the Congress Party will be strengthened by holding meetings with the workers in these assembly constituencies. He appealed to the Congress workers to unite and strengthen the party. Congress government to be formed again in 2027: GR Musafir Earlier, former Assembly Speaker GR Musafir said that he will try hard to strengthen the Congress stronghold in Pachhad again as before. So that the Congress Flag can be re-established in Pachhad in the coming 2027. On this occasion, former Zilla Parishad President Dayal Pyari also expressed his opinion.

Remove Ads Read Only News Protest against dog picking in Chandigarh, animal lovers unite, said – atrocities on the voiceless will not be tolerated. Dressed in black, he marched through the city…read more Animal lovers protest peacefully outside the health department’s office. Jagran Correspondent, Chandigarh. Animal lovers raised their voice in favor of the voiceless. Peaceful protest outside the office of the Department of Health. The protesters wore black clothes to protest against the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and the administration. They demanded from the administration that cruelty to dogs should be stopped immediately, illegal breeding of dogs should be stopped and humane and legal solutions should be adopted in accordance with the existing laws. During the protest, participants held impressive placards highlighting the injustice done to voiceless animals, violation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules and alleged disregard of Supreme Court and Animal Welfare Board of India guidelines. Remove ads Read news only The protesters said that community dogs are voiceless and cannot raise their voice for their rights. The protesters clarified that their agitation is completely peaceful and its aim is only to promote compassion, constitutional values ​​and strict adherence to the law.

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:06 (IST) Mock tests and remedial classes will be organized in schools for the preparation of board exams in Jharkhand. To improve exam preparation, teachers … read more Board Exam Preparation in Jharkhand. File photo Jagran Correspondent, Chatra. Jharkhand Academic Board has intensified the preparations for the annual examination of Matriculation and Inter. With the aim of ensuring excellent performance of the students in the examination proposed to be held in February 2026, detailed guidelines have been issued by the Jharkhand Education Project Board to all the District Education Officers cum District Program Officers, District Education Superintendents, Additional District Program Officers and principals and school managers of the concerned Chief Minister’s Secondary School of Excellence and Secondary School of Higher Excellence. Remove Advertisement Only Read News In the instructions it was said that model tests and remedial classes will be organized regularly in all the schools during the month of January. All the teachers will make the students revise the syllabus with full dedication and concentration. Special emphasis will be given to those chapters from which more questions are likely to be asked in the examination. Model papers based on JACK pattern have been made available by the State Project Office through the Google Drive link. Schools have been instructed to conduct mock test of one subject every day from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. After this, subject-wise remedial classes for weak students will be held from 12:00, in which special attention will be given to English, Science and Mathematics. According to the instructions, all teachers will be compulsorily present in the school in January. Without prior permission no teacher will go on leave nor will he be deputed for any programme. Apart from this, emphasis has also been laid on organizing counseling sessions, special parent-teacher meetings, examination help desks and activities related to yoga and mental health in schools, so that students can perform better in the examination without being stress-free. Preparations are already underway in the district for matric exams and intermediate exams. Model test and remedial classes are organized from the second week of November. It was started on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Kirtishree ji. Here on December 19, guidelines came from Jharkhand Education Project Board. Generally, preparations are going on since two months ago. -Dinesh Kumar Mishra, District Education Officer, Chatra.

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:06 (IST) Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has opposed the formation of SIT by the Punjab government. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami … read more SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. Jagran Correspondent, Amritsar. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) opposed the formation of SIT by the Punjab government in the case related to Sri Guru Granth Sahib. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that government interference in religious matters was against Sikh traditions. Remove Ads Read News Only Dhami said that government interference in religious matters is not only unnecessary but is a direct challenge to the supremacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The exploitation of internal management affairs of religious institutions for political gain is not acceptable under any circumstances. Also Read – Former IG Amar Singh Chahal Shot Under Suspicious Circumstances, Hospitalized, A Note Also Recovered. An Inquiry Committee has already been constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on this matter related to Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which has been investigating with full seriousness and responsibility. After the investigation, as per the orders issued by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Shiromani Committee took departmental action against the guilty employees. No concession was given to anyone in this process. This is a case of misappropriation of funds. Shiromani committee chairman said that it has become clear in the report of the inquiry committee that this case is related to the misappropriation of funds done by some employees. Despite this, the deliberate politicization of this matter by the Punjab government is tantamount to playing with Sikh sentiments. Also Read – Akali Dal President Sukhbir said – Changes in Mamrega are anti-poor, Center should withdraw decision, Punjab cannot give 40%. He claimed that by doing so the government was challenging the supremacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The present Punjab government is hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikhs to serve its political interests, which is not good for the peace and well-being of the state. He reiterated that Shri Akal Takht Sahib is the highest religious place of the Sikh community and its decisions are final and universally accepted for the Sikhs. Also Read – Punjab Govt’s Big Announcement, Out Of Rs 6175 Crore, Rs 4684 Crore Released For Social Security Schemes; Lakhs of people got relief

Woman commits suicide after not getting money back from self-help group, case registered against seven Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:06 (IST) In a case related to self-help group in Gorakhpur, a woman committed suicide after not getting money back. Police have registered a case against seven people in this incident … read more Jagran Correspondent, Gorakhpur. Ratna Devi, a resident of Patra, upset because he did not get the money back, committed suicide by using a poisonous substance. On the orders of the court, the Pipraich police on Sunday filed a case against seven people under various sections, including attempted suicide. The police also started investigating the matter. Remove Advertisement Read Only News This case is related to non-receipt of money from self-help group and mental stress. Manohar Singh of Patra filed an application in the court in which he told that his mother Ratna Devi is a member of a group in the village. He gave six lakh rupees withdrawn from the group to Nirmala Maurya, while he got three lakh rupees from Saudi Arabia from his son Manovir Singh and gave it to the concerned people. When the money was not received on time, her mother Nirmala repeatedly asked her to return the money, but the accused kept avoiding her. The mother also complained to the police station about not receiving the money, but no hearing was taken by the police. Due to mental pressure and despair, his mother committed suicide on August 29, 2024. He filed a complaint at the police station regarding this incident, but when no action was taken, he filed an application in court. Superintendent of Police Atul Srivastava said on the orders of the court, a case was registered against Patra residents Nirmala Maurya, Govind Maurya, Sunny Maurya, Murali Maurya, Chamman Maurya, Bhagwan Prajapati and Pawan Yadav. Further investigation is ongoing.

Digital Desk, New Delhi. UP Vidhansabha Winter Session On Monday in the UP Assembly, CM Yogi took a swipe at the Samajwadi Party over the bulldozer drive. CM said, ‘Don’t worry, there will be full preparation for bulldozer action when the time comes, don’t shout at that time.’ Let us tell you that a few days ago SP chief Akhilesh Yadav asked a question to CM Yogi that when the bulldozer will be taken against the accused in the cough syrup case? SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said strict action should be taken against all the mafias, companies and officials involved in this scandal. CM Yogi clarified in the House that not a single death has occurred in UP due to codeine cough syrup. Action will be taken in the case under NDPS, Uttar Pradesh government fought this case in court and won. CM Yogi Adityanath took a dig at Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey. He said that at this age a person is used to telling the truth, but socialists make them lie even at this age. Also Read – ‘Don’t bring confrontation at the intersection, if anyone feels bad…’ Akhilesh’s counter attack on CM Yogi’s ‘two monsters’ mocks. Socialists must not do this and they must also get used to telling the truth. He led the House as Speaker for a long time. CM Yogi said in the House that the biggest wholesaler of UP was caught by STF in Uttar Pradesh. In 2016, Samajwadi Party issued him a license. He explained that no criminal will be able to escape in the case.

Billions of years ago, when the first breaths of life were drawn on Earth, the Aravalli mountain range stood tall and still. It not only stopped the growing desert and provided water and greenery to North India but also promoted a prosperous life. If the story of the Earth was seen from space, it would have been identified by a green line even billions of years ago – the Aravalli mountain range. It is not just a mountain range but a witness of time, which witnessed every big and small movement of continents, gave birth to many civilizations and breathed new life into North India by blocking the desert. But today the existence of Aravali is in danger. Behind it lies human greed, policy failures and corporate interests. The question is, will we be able to save this bailout, or will it go down in history as a “death decision”? Environmental activist Pranay Lal wrote in his 2019 article, “Aravalli: A Lost Mountain,” that “Aravalli is now struggling to survive against the narrow-mindedness of politicians and companies.” Six years later, in 2025, this warning became a harsh reality again. Why is Aravali in news again? On November 20, 2025, a decision of the Supreme Court sent a wave of concern across the country. The Court adopted a new and very narrow definition of the Aravalli Hills. According to this definition, only those hills which are 100 meters or more higher than their surrounding area will be considered as “Aravalli”. The government argued that this would bring “administrative clarity” and make planning for sustainable development easier. However, environmentalists say that this decision will take away legal protection of 90% of the Aravalli range, hence it is called a “death decision”. Why is 90% of Aravali in danger? According to this definition, based on government affidavits, out of 12,081 Aravali hills identified in Rajasthan, only 1,048 (about 8.7%) meet this new standard. This means that the remaining hills, which are low in elevation but play an important role in groundwater recharge, biodiversity and the prevention of dust storms, can now be opened up for mining and property development. GIS mapping already shows mine damage at more than 3,000 sites. Experts warn that if mining starts in the lower hills, not only will the groundwater level fall, but the aquifers of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Delhi-NCR will also become contaminated. Conflict between humans and wild animals will increase, and the expansion of the Thar Desert will accelerate. Why is Aravali the lifeline of North India? Aravali is not just ordinary mountains. They are the main source of rivers like Chambal, Sabarmati and Luni. They prevent the Thar Desert from spreading eastwards and act as green lungs for Delhi-NCR. This mountain range, which stretches over 650 kilometers, is about 2 billion years old. Environmental activist Neelam Ahuja, who has been fighting for the Aravalis for the past 12 years through People for Aravalis, says that if the Aravalis disappear, northwest India will become a desert. This will have a direct impact on water, food and lives of millions of people. Why are questions raised about this decision? This is not the first time this issue has come up. In 2018, the Supreme Court itself said that 31 Aravali hills had disappeared due to mining. Yet the court adopted an older standard from 2010 that environmentalists now call “disastrous.” The controversy grew when it came to light that the central government’s affidavit did not include areas like Chittorgarh (where the fort is located on a high Aravalli hill) and Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore Tiger Reserve). How bad is the reality on the ground? Many mountains in Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri of Haryana were completely destroyed. The water level in Mahendragarh has dropped by 1,500-2,000 feet. Silicosis, skin diseases and lung diseases have increased due to dust from illegal mining. Even children lose their lives; Flying stones and detonators from blasting are a daily threat. Politics and Public Movement After this decision, #SaveAravalli and #SaveAravallisSaveAQI are trending on social media. Protests are taking place from Pink City Jaipur to Delhi. Rural communities have announced a symbolic fast on December 21, especially in the Tosham hills of Haryana, considered the northernmost extent of the Aravalli range. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have accused the central government of favoring the mining lobby. Meanwhile, many experts are demanding the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision. What is the way forward? Neelam Ahuja clearly states that the Aravali range cannot be measured on a scale of 100 meters. It is not just a mountain range, but our lifeline. The entire Aravalli region should be declared an important ecological zone. The question now is not only about law, but whether North India will remain green in the future or become a desert. If the Aravalli range is saved, water, air and life will be saved; Otherwise, this decision will go down in history as a “death decision” that changed everything.

In Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, a daughter-in-law was strangled to death for not bringing a car and Rs 10 lakh as dowry and was hanged to make it look like suicide. The Dhampur police arrested the prime accused and sent him to jail. Four other named accused are absconding. The victim’s uncle lodged a complaint with the police, after which the police investigated. Police have arrested two people in the case and are looking for others. In Bijnor district, a married woman was brutally murdered after her dowry demand was not met. The family of the deceased claims that her in-laws first tortured the girl Mehvish and later hanged her. In this serious case, the Dhampur police station registered a complaint and took action and arrested the main accused. According to the dowry murder police, the uncle of the deceased went to the Dhampur police station on December 18 and lodged a written complaint with Inspector Mridul Kumar. The complaint said that since her marriage, her cousin was being harassed for dowry. It is alleged that her in-laws kept demanding a car and Rs 10 lakh. When the demands were not met, the woman was abused and beaten. His daughter was killed due to demand for dowry. A total of six people from the in-laws and maternal family were named in the case. Based on the complaint, the Dhampur police station registered a case under relevant sections and started investigation. Police arrested two people: During the investigation, the police stepped up their action and arrested the accused husband-wife Kalim and Farzana, residents of Sedha village Dhampur police station. After the arrest, the police also recovered the scarf used in Mehwish’s murder, which is considered important evidence for the identification of the accused. SSP Abhishek Jha said no accused would be spared in a heinous crime like dowry killing. Two police teams are raiding possible places in search of the remaining four fugitive accused Wasim, Sahil, Sajid, Gulshan and they will also be arrested soon. Share this story Tags

a degree student from Shahabad area of ​​Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh filed a complaint that the principal misbehaved while applying tilak and came to the college after applying it. The police have started the investigation of the case. Amit Yadav, a student of LLB first semester at BN Degree College, Shahbad, met the college principal, Dr. Umar, seriously accused of misconduct with the application of tilak. On Tehsil Social Day, Amit Yadav lodged a complaint with higher officials and demanded justice. Amit Yadav claims that he went to college with tilak. When he heard this, principal dr. Umar asked him to remove the tilak and said that it was a degree college, not a Gurukul. As a result, he became mentally disturbed. As a result, he was unable to complete his LLB first semester examination form. They say that such behavior in the temple of education is a violation of their religious beliefs and rights. Allegations of misbehavior in applying tilak: On getting information about the incident, the president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad city unit, Shubham Bajpayee, minister Arun Gupta and many other activists BN reached the degree college and protested against the misbehavior with the student for applying tilak and submitted his objection to the principal. He also warned that the college is a temple of education and no student should be mistreated on the basis of his religious identity or beliefs. If such an incident is repeated in the future with any student, the organization will be forced to start an agitation. College principal dr. Umar denied all the allegations against him and said that he did not stop any student from applying tilak nor did he make any comment on the matter. When asked about this, Shahabad District Magistrate Ankit Tiwari said the complaint letter has been received and the matter is being investigated. Share this story Tags

New Delhi, December 22 (IANS). Over the past decade, the smartphone camera has evolved from a secondary function to a core feature of the device, defining how moments are captured, shared and remembered, especially for a generation that communicates visually. As a core creative tool for everything from travel and concerts to everyday life, smartphones have expanded user expectations far beyond basic image capture. With this change, user expectations have grown exponentially, clarity is now a basic requirement, natural skin tones are a must and zoom has gone from a luxury to a practical necessity, while the emotional quality of an image has become as important as its technical sharpness. Users increasingly want realism, depth and balance, images that feel true to the moment rather than artificially enhanced, and cameras that work reliably across distance, lighting and motion, making it clear that small upgrades are no longer enough. This understanding is at the heart of Realme’s approach to mobile imaging, especially in the Numbers series, which continues to focus on how young users actually shoot, share and create, rather than just chasing specs. The realme 16Pro series features a new engineering approach with a 200-megapixel primary camera powered by a Samsung HP5 sensor, designed to improve portrait photography by delivering exceptional clarity, depth and natural colors in real-world scenarios instead of megapixel-based upgrades. The high-resolution sensor enables lossless zoom on the main focal point, ensuring that every face remains clear in group photos, expressive solo portraits with strong subject separation, and immersive stage or lifestyle shots that keep subjects in focus even at a distance, while preserving the atmosphere. The main camera is accompanied by a segment-leading 3.5X periscope camera that combines with the primary sensor to form a flexible full-focus portrait system. Spanning wide, mid and close and a long zoom range for stage photography, the system allows users to frame naturally without compromising perspective, image quality or the realism of the subject, resulting in portraits that appear optically and deliberately captured rather than digitally forced. This hardware foundation is supported by LumaColor Image, realme’s self-developed portrait imaging technology, which makes its global debut on the realme 16Pro series. It processes light and color as a unified system to create natural skin tones, layered shadows and a sense of depth that looks realistic. To ensure consistent results, even outside of controlled environments, realme has partnered with TUV Rhineland to create the LumaColor Image Lab, which offers a more scientific and reliable approach to portrait color accuracy in everyday lighting conditions. With its imaging and color science, the realme 16 Pro series integrates AI-powered photography tools designed to enhance real-life shots. Features such as AI Perfect Shoot and AI Ultra Clarity enhance group photography by picking out the best expressions and bringing back detail in slightly blurry images, while AI Edit Genie 2.0 simplifies post-shoot creativity by allowing users to recreate popular editing styles through intuitive prompts, while maintaining facial consistency and realism. Creative modes such as Vibe Master Mode, AI Light Me and AI Style Me help users shape mood, lighting and style directly within the camera experience, bridging the gap between intention and outcome and making it easier to create and share expressive content. To further simplify creation for social platforms, AI Instant Clip helps users create short, post-ready videos by automatically selecting highlights and applying smart templates to common scenarios such as travel, parties, festivals and celebrations. By reducing editing time to just one tap, this feature allows users to effortlessly go from capture to share, turning moments into great social content almost instantly. In addition to still photography, the realme 16Pro series supports high-quality 4K ADR video on multiple focal points with intelligent subject tracking, making it equally suitable for vlogs, performances and impromptu content creation. Overall, this series represents the continued evolution of the Numbers series, combining refined design sensibilities with a camera system based on how people actually shoot today, realme 16Pro series will be officially launched on January 6, 2026. –IANS ABS/