Kedartal Lake reflecting Mount Thalaysagar with snow-covered Himalayan peaks, promoting Kedartal Trek 2026 planning

Kedartal Trek 2026: Complete Guide to Distance, Height, Cost & Best Time

Kedartal is a high-altitude glacial lake located at around 15,500–16,000 ft, surrounded by some of the tallest and most dramatic peaks in the Indian Himalayas. Standing at the lake’s edge, with the sharp pyramid of Mt. Thalaysagar towering above the crystal-clear waters, is an experience that leaves many trekkers overwhelmed with emotion. Peaks like Bhrigupanth, the Jogin group, and Mandar Parvat rise dramatically around you, creating a sense of scale and grandeur that few treks can match.
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Cyber Crime Crackdown: How MHA’s New Bank Freeze Rules Will Protect Innocent Account Holders

New Delhi: Amid growing concern over the low recovery of money lost to online financial fraud, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has tightened procedures governing the freezing of bank accounts in cyber crime cases. Law enforcement agencies have now been directed to strictly verify the authenticity of complaints before ordering any account freeze, following reports that innocent individuals and businesses are being caught in the cybercrime control framework due to errors or inadequate verification.
Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand with Kedarnath and Badrinath visuals highlighting the proposed ban on entry of non-Hindus

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Temples Want Ban on Entry of Non-Hindus

The Shri Gangotri Mandir Samiti in Uttarakhand has decided to ban the entry of all non-Hindus into the holy Gangotri shrine to protect its sanctity. The restriction will also apply to Mukhba, the winter seat of Mother Ganga. According to the temple body, only Hindus will be allowed entry into these sacred spaces, as the presence and actions of people from other faiths have, in some instances, hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.