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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Dalit woman murdered, daughter abducted: Silence and tension grip Rajput-majority Kapsad

Tensions are running high in Kapsad village in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, after a Dalit woman was murdered and her daughter was allegedly abducted on January 8.

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2 UP towns, 1 script: A ‘land jihad’ conspiracy theory to target Muslims buying homes?

In Meerut and Bulandshahr, two Muslim families set out to build a better life in the homes they had just bought. But almost immediately, local Hindutva groups objected to their presence in Hindu-majority areas.

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‘Breaks your dignity’: India’s farm credit lifeline turns into debt trap

A credit policy for farmers is being misused, often twisted to serve dowry demands and other non-agricultural ends.

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‘Who’s the daddy? Tell us in comments’: News channels’ obsession with Meerut murder case

As the country reels from the bloodbath Donald Trump’s tariff unleashed on the market and consumers come to terms with increasing cooking gas prices, mainstream Hindi TV news channels turned their attention to a more pressing issue: establishing the paternity of an unborn child.

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Uttar Pradesh: 20-year-old man shot dead over old rivalry in Meerut

The deceased was identified as Manish Prajapati, a resident of Gokulpur village. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member dies in police encounter in Meerut

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) and Meerut Police launched a joint operation in Mundali Police Station area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Five family members found dead in locked home in Meerut

According to the police, based on the initial impression, the deceased had injuries on their head and there was a possibility that the crime had been committed due to reasons of rivalry. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Several women injured in stampede at religious event in Meerut

The incident occurred when private security personnel deployed at the venue tried to stop women from entering. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exclusive: In 3 Lok Sabha seats swung by BJP, many wrong voter deletions, violations of EC norms

From 70 FIRs over deletion of voters earlier this year in Andhra Pradesh to allegations about erasure of voters in poll-bound Delhi, electoral rolls seem to have replaced EVMs as a primary opposition concern over the last few months.

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Uttar Pradesh: Illegal arms factory busted in Meerut; Two arrested

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday unearthed an illegal arms factory in Meerut and arrested two persons. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Meerut building toll jumps to 10; Rescue operation on

According to the police official, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in the Zakir colony area of Meerut. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Narendra Modi flags off new Vande Bharat Express Trains in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains. The virtual flag-off ceremony took place at 12:30 pm. The newly launched trains will operate on the Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil routes, offering passengers a faster and more comfortable travel experience.

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My uncles have made me what I am today, says MMA fighter Puja Tomar, first Indian woman to win a match at UFC

MEERUT: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Puja Tomar (30), a native of Bijrol in Baghpat district, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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BJP’s Meerut candidate’s cryptic post stirs social media storm

A cryptic social media post of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Meerut candidate Arun Govil created a buzz in political circles

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Will work for a separate Western U.P. State, says Mayawati

Mayawati promises separate Western U.P. State and High Court Bench in Meerut, criticizes BJP policies.

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SP sheds Muslim-Yadav tag, plays Dalit and OBC card

Apart from 17 reserved seats, the SP has fielded two Scheduled Caste candidates from the general seats

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Meerut: Four police officials suspended after jail inmate died under suspicious circumstances, probe ordered

Four police officials were suspended with immediate effects following the suspicious death of a jail inmate lodged in Meerut District Jail. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP’s Rajput trouble comes to the fore in western U.P.

Thakurs or Rajputs constitute around 10-13% of the State population and their vote could affect the prospects of a party in Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Kairana, and Bijnor but this time the BJP hasn’t fielded any Thakur candidate from these seats

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Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi to hold rally in western UP's Meerut today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick-start the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh from Meerut on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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4 kids burnt to death due to fire caused by mobile phone charger: Here's how parents can prevent such accidents at home

In an unfortunate incident, 4 kids have died due to a short-circuit caused by to mobile phone charger fire. The incident happened in UP's Meerut last week. As per reports, the kids were sleeping when the accident happened. The parents, who rushed into the room to save the kids, have…

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Lok Sabha election 2024 | Arun Govil returns home for a political battle

Narendra Modi brings Arun Govil, who played Ram in the 1980s, into politics in Meerut.

The Hindu

SP declares candidates in six U.P. seats, leaves Bhadohi for Trinamool Congress

2024 Lok Sabha Polls: Samajwadi Party declares candidates for Bijnor, Aligarh, Nagina, Lalganj, Meerut and Hathras seats from Uttar Pradesh; leaves Bhadohi for Trinamool Congress

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Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Meerut

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, officials said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Embassy Employee, Posted In Moscow, Arrested For Spying For Pakistan

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Sunday arrested a Pakistani ISI agent from Meerut, who worked at the Indian Embassy in Moscow, Russia. Read further on Dynamite News:

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