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Uttar Pradesh suspends Bareilly city magistrate over resignation protest
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The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline after he resigned in protest against new UGC regulations and alleged bias against the Brahmin community. He also condemned the reported manhandling of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.
A power struggle in the Table Tennis Federation of India has escalated, with rival factions holding separate meetings to challenge each other's authority. The president's group suspended the secretary-general, while the opposing side deemed the move unconstitutional. This conflict now threatens the upcoming national championships.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly's city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri following his resignation. He accused the administration of holding him hostage at the district magistrate's residence, a claim denied by officials. A departmental inquiry has been ordered, and he will receive subsistence allowance during suspension.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has begun his first full four-year term as president of the National Rifle Association of India after an unopposed election. Pawan Singh was elected as the new secretary general during the general body meeting on December 4, 2025. The elections also established a new executive committee focused on advancing Indian shooting.
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Recent changes in Chandigarh's bureaucracy and service rules suggest the union territory is being prepared for governance under Article 240 of the Constitution. These moves include adopting central civil service rules and empowering AGMUT cadre officers in key posts. Experts debate whether this will enhance central control or benefit the city's development.