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Kasganj violence: Chandan Gupta’s kin provided police protection

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Kasganj violence: Chandan Gupta’s kin provided police protection

Reportedly, Chandan’s father Sushil Gupta claimed that he was sitting outside his house when unknown people came on a bike and threatened him. 

Days after violent clashes broke out at Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj city with the killing of 22-year-old Chandan Gupta during a ‘tiranga bike rally’ on the Republic Day, the UP police on Friday deployed personnel to provide security for the parents of the victim, after they claimed to have been threatened by unknown people.

Reportedly, Chandan’s father claimed that he was sitting outside his house when some people came on a bike and threatened him.

“Our lives are under threat, we demand licence for firearms for our safety and security,” said Chandan’s father Sushil Gupta.

Days back, the police claimed to have arrested the man who had shot Chandan during the communal clashes last week. According to the police, the accused runs a cloth store in Kasganj and two of his brothers have also been named with connection with the killing.

Anand Kumar, senior police officer in charge of law and order said, “(Saleem) fired from either the roof or the balcony of his house, as per statements of some witnesses. Some weapons were recovered in the last two days and we are hoping to do a ballistics match between them and the bullet found in Chandan’s body.”

Chandan Gupta (22) died in a clash that followed when a participants in a “Tiranga bike rally” on Republic Day by activists of the RSS-backed students’ groups, ABVP and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad entered a lane where Muslims were hoisting the national flag and tried to make them shout Vande Mataram and hoist saffron flag along with the tri-colour.

The parents of the commerce student said that Gupta was involved in several non-profit activities like blanket distribution and blood donation drives.

Three days after the communal clash in Kasganj, the state government on Monday transferred the Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Kumar Singh to the Police Training School in Meerut, replacing him with Piyush Srivastava.

Terming the violence as a “blot” on the state, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik asked the government to ensure such incidents don’t recur.

Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Naik said, “Whatever happened in Kasganj was not good. The incident there is a ‘kalank’ (blot) for UP. The government is probing the incident. It should initiate effective measures to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.”

Though UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on January 28, declared an ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the family of Chandan, his father and mother refused the monetary compensation from the state and demanded a martyr status for their son.

“He [Chandan] must have thought that since these rallies were carried out every year, this time also the rally would pass peacefully through the Muslim dominated area. But they caught my son and beat him. He was not part of any outfit like ABVP. Police didn’t kill my son, Muslims did. They fired 50-60 rounds and pelted stones on the rally. We don’t want any money or compensation. We want the status of martyr for him,” said Chandan’s mother.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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