Siddique was a senior political figure in Maharashtra state, which is due to hold elections next month. 

​Siddique was a senior political figure in Maharashtra state, which is due to hold elections next month.  

Two inmates, Pankaj and Rajkumar, escaped from Haridwar’s Roshanabad jail during a Ram Leela performance, where they played the roles of ‘Vaanar’. They used a ladder to jump over the boundary wall. Their absence was noticed around 8 pm. The pair were jailed for murder and kidnapping. This event has raised concerns over jail security.

The Mahakumbh is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025. Urdu terms such as ‘Shahi Snan’ and ‘Peshwai’ will now be replaced with Hindi terms such as ‘Rajsi Snan’ and ‘Chhavni Pravesh’, respectively. A formal resolution for a ban on non-Sanatanis setting up food stalls will be passed after Diwali and submitted to Adityanath for approval