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At least 12 injured as fire breaks out in Indian Oil Corporation’s Mathura refinery

The fire broke out after an explosion in the Atmospheric Vacuum Unit (AVU) of the main plant, which was being restarted after a month-and-a-half shutdown for maintenance work.

35% of govt primary schools in UP’s Mathura have fewer than 50 students, finds govt survey

A total of 1,26,613 students are enrolled in 1,536 govt primary schools in Mathura district. But a closer look reveals that 551 of these schools have fewer than 50 students.

Mathura culture, Mahabharata Period — ASI digs Govardhan Hill after 50 years

After Ramayana, the new historiography has shifted its focus on dating Mahabharata, deepening Hindu civilisational history, and finding physical sites.

Mathura residents unhappy with ‘missing’ MP Hema Malini, but actor confident of third term

In run up to polls, BJP MP had said that an MP’s job is not to go & sit in people's homes. BJP is banking on her ‘clean image’, while locals assert they ‘will vote for Modiji’ only.

Open drains, broken streetlamps in Hema Malini’s adopted villages, but voters laud her for ‘good roads’

Actor-politician and BJP MP adopted Rawal and Pentha under Saansad Adarsh Gram Vikas Yojana scheme. Residents claim some work has been done, but there’s much left to be desired.

My job is to work, not sit in people’s homes — Hema Malini, BJP’s Mathura pick vying for 3rd term

On the Krishna Janmabhoomi row, the two-time MP said 'we will surely witness something grand soon'. Her top priority, however, is the Banke Bihari Temple Corridor.

SC disposes plea challenging HC order on consolidation of 15 suits in Krishna Janmabhoomi case

The Allahabad High Court, on 11 January, directed the consolidation of 15 suits on an application filed by a Hindu plaintiff 'in interest of justice.'

Did Aurangzeb destroy Hindu temples primarily for political reasons? What his choices reveal

The very fact that the temples that were targeted included the ones at places like Mathura and Varanasi point to a motive that transcends mere politics and suggests an element of religious fervour.

Mathura court gives life term to 15 for torching Dalit homes, burning alive infant in 23-yr-old case

The clash had occurred in Datiya village, during which culprits opened fire on members of Dalit community and set fire to their homes. 9 other accused died during trial.

Shahi Idgah row: Fresh plea in Mathura court over sanctum sanctorum of Krishna Janmabhoomi temple

Plea seeks directions to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust to put up a board saying the present sanctum sanctorum is 'not the real birthplace' of Hindu god Krishna.

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Steady growth rooted in ‘Dravidian model’. How Tamil Nadu more than doubled its GSDP in 10 yrs

RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.