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Temple dedicated to UP CM Yogi Adityanath opens in Ayodhya

The temple has an idol of Yogi Adityanath which shows him in his customary saffron attire with a bow and arrow in his hands.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has a massive fan following all over the country. Recently, the Mahant of the Gorakhnath Mathh has now joined the list of celebrities and political leaders who have a temple made in their honour.

The Yogi-temple is located on the Ayodhya-Prayagraj highway in Maurya Ka Purwa village near Bharat Kund. This place is believed to be ruled by King Bharata when his brother Lord Rama was in exile. The temple is 25 km away from the famous Ram Janbhoomi temple site.

The temple has an idol of Yogi Adityanath which shows him in his customary saffron attire with a bow and arrow in his hands. Devotees offer prayers at the temple every evening. There have also been prayers and hymns made for worship, specifically devoted to CM Yogi.

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The temple has been built by a 32-year-old Prabhakar Maurya. He describes himself as Yogi Pracharak (Yogi publicist) and YouTuber who has created multiple songs for the party. Two sculptors, one from Rajasthan and the other from Barabanki were reportedly roped in to create the idol.

Talking about the reason for constructing a temple for UP CM Yogi, Maurya said we have built a temple for the one who has built the temple of Ram for us. He deserves a temple of his own, he added.

This is not the first time a temple has been built for a political leader. A group of BJP supporters built a temple dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a village near Gujarat’s Rajkot in 2015.

Congress leaders have also built a temple for party president Sonia Gandhi in Telangana to show their love and devotion. There has been a temple dedicated to former Tamil Nadu chief minister and cine superstar MG Ramachandran (MGR) in Chennai.

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Centre mandates 60% free seat allocation on flights, caps selection fees

Airlines must now offer 60% seats without extra charges and ensure better seating arrangements for passengers under new government rules.

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In a significant move aimed at protecting air travellers, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are offered without any additional selection fee. The decision follows widespread complaints from passengers about hidden charges, particularly for seat selection.

The directive has been issued through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which has introduced a series of passenger-friendly norms to enhance transparency and improve the overall flying experience.

Under the new guidelines, airlines have also been instructed to seat passengers travelling on the same PNR together, preferably in adjacent seats. This is expected to address long-standing concerns among families and group travellers, who often face inconvenience due to scattered seating arrangements.

The regulator has further emphasised the need to safeguard passenger rights in situations such as flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding. Airlines have been asked to prominently display these rights across their websites, mobile applications, booking platforms, and airport counters to ensure better awareness.

In addition, carriers must establish clear and transparent policies regarding the carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments, and pets. The move comes in response to frequent complaints over inconsistent rules and high charges. Airlines have been directed to align such policies with safety and operational standards while ensuring they are communicated in a simple and passenger-friendly manner.

To improve accessibility, the regulator has also asked airlines to share passenger rights information in regional languages.

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Netanyahu dismisses death rumours in video with US envoy, says I’m alive

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied viral claims about his death, appearing in a video with US envoy Mike Huckabee and mocking online conspiracy theories.

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Israeli Prime Minister appears alongside US envoy, addresses conspiracy theories and ongoing conflict remarks

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed viral rumours about his death, appearing in a fresh video alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.

The video surfaced after days of speculation online, where misleading posts questioned his absence and circulated claims about altered footage showing him with “six fingers.”

In the clip, Huckabee jokes that US President Donald Trump had asked him to personally check on Netanyahu. Responding with humour, Netanyahu says, “Yes, Mike. Yes, I’m alive.”

Rumours and online claims gain traction

Speculation had intensified across social media as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran.

Some posts claimed Netanyahu had not been seen publicly, while others pointed to a previous video where his hand appeared unusual, fuelling conspiracy theories about manipulated or AI-generated footage.

Remarks on iran conflict

During the interaction, Netanyahu also made comments referencing Israeli strikes, mentioning Iranian figures including Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.

Using a metaphorical tone, he spoke about “erasing names” from a list, while praising US support and reiterating Israel’s stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Huckabee responded in a lighter tone, joking that his own name was not on the list, to which Netanyahu replied that he was among the “good guys.”

Earlier video mocked conspiracy

Before releasing this clip, Netanyahu had already addressed the rumours in another video posted online. Sitting at a café, he joked about being “dead for coffee,” using a phrase implying strong liking.

He also directly responded to the “six fingers” claim by showing both hands to the camera and inviting viewers to count his fingers.

The videos appear aimed at countering misinformation circulating online as geopolitical tensions continue in the region.

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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs

US forces hit Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz using deep penetrator bombs to counter threats to global shipping.

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In a major escalation aimed at restoring maritime movement, the United States has carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz using powerful deep-penetration bombs.

The US military confirmed that multiple 5,000-pound bunker buster munitions were used to target hardened missile infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. According to an official statement, the sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a significant threat to international shipping in the strategic waterway.

The strikes mark the first major US military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reportedly shut it down in response to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Strait disruption triggers global concern

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global النفط transit route, with nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passing through it. Its closure has severely disrupted shipping activity and triggered a sharp rise in global energy prices.

The US action appears to be aimed at neutralising immediate threats to vessels and restoring safe passage through the region.

Allies reluctant to back US move

The development comes amid reports that several US allies, including NATO members, have declined calls from President Donald Trump to support efforts to secure the strait.

Expressing frustration, Trump criticised allies for not contributing even limited resources such as minesweepers, despite longstanding US support to NATO. He maintained that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a priority for global security.

However, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons, stating that its nuclear programme is intended solely for peaceful purposes, including energy production.

Use of bunker buster bombs

The bombs used in the operation are designed to destroy fortified or deeply buried targets. These 5,000-pound munitions, often referred to as bunker busters, are capable of penetrating hardened structures before detonation.

While powerful, they are smaller compared to the 30,000-pound bombs reportedly used by the US in previous strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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