President Murmu greets citizens on eve of Onam, Milad-un-Nabi
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New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday greeted citizens on the eve of Onam and Milan-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
In a message, she said the festival of Onam, celebrated in the joy of the new harvest, is a unique example of Kerala's rich cultural heritage and tradition.
"This festival reminds us of the importance of unity, cooperation and harmony beyond cultural and religious beliefs," Murmu said, adding that it is also an occasion to express gratitude to farmers.
"On this occasion, let us pledge to respect our cultural diversity and strengthen national unity," she said.
The President extended greetings to all citizens, especially "the brothers and sisters of Kerala living in India and abroad," according to a statement issued by her office.
In another message on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi, she said the occasion inspires one to imbibe the prophet's teachings and promote peace and harmony in the society.
"Prophet Muhammad gave the message of unity and service to humanity," Murmu said.
"On this auspicious occasion, let us take inspiration from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and strive in the spirit of love and brotherhood," the President added.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
