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In a shocking incident in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, four members of a family, including two young children, were shot dead by unidentified assailants. The victims, identified as Sunil Kumar, a 35-year-old government school teacher, his wife Poonam, and their two daughters aged five and two, were attacked in their rented home in the Shivratanganj area. Initial investigations suggest a possible connection to a prior complaint made by Sunil against a man under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the incident and called for swift action against the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to uncover the motive behind this tragic crime.

In a crucial cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, 25 proposals were approved, including a ₹4,000 crore agricultural project covering 28 districts. The project aims to improve crop productivity and quality, with funding from the World Bank and the state government. Additionally, new purchase policies for maize, jowar, and millet were established, along with initiatives to support youth entrepreneurship through interest-free loans of ₹5 lakh for micro units. The cabinet also endorsed a higher education promotion policy to attract foreign institutions to invest in Uttar Pradesh.

A shocking incident in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, has come to light involving extreme cruelty towards a stray dog. A viral video shows a man repeatedly beating the dog with a stick before dragging it behind his bike, ultimately leading to the animal's death. This brutal act occurred near the local MLA's residence, with onlookers failing to intervene. While some claim the dog had bitten people in the area, others suggest that the situation could have been addressed through proper channels. The accused has been arrested, raising concerns about recurring incidents of animal cru

In a significant move, the Maharashtra government has granted indigenous cows the status of 'Rajmata-Gaumata' to combat their rapid decline. Governor CP Radhakrishnan emphasized the historical and spiritual significance of cows, noting their importance in human life. The resolution aims to motivate farmers to raise and care for indigenous breeds, which are crucial for Ayurvedic practices and traditional farming. With various indigenous breeds like Devri and Lalkanari in the state, the government seeks to address the alarming decrease in their numbers and encourage cultural preservation.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. Alongside him, four other DMK legislators took their oaths as cabinet ministers, including V Senthil Balaji, who recently received bail in a money laundering case. Udhayanidhi, who previously held the position of Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, will also manage the planning and development portfolio. Addressing criticisms, he committed to public service, stating, “I will try my best to take in all the criticism and work diligently for the people.”