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A wedding reception in Aligarh turned chaotic on Sunday night after a sign reading “Beef Korma” at a food counter triggered a major dispute. The incident took place at Shahnai Guest House in the Civil Lines area, leading to clashes, political involvement, and police intervention. Three persons, including the caterer, have been detained for questioning. Signboard Sparks Tension According to reports, Akash—the son of Jawan Nagar Panchayat Chairman—attended the Walima feast with his friends. At one of the food stalls, he noticed a board displaying “Beef Korma.” He and a friend began recording a video of the board, which led to objections from several people present at the venue. As the argument escalated, physical altercations were reported. Akash immediately called his associates an...

Mathura: Renowned saint Premanand Maharaj visited the sacred Shreeji Temple (Radha Rani Temple) in Barsana on Saturday, offering prayers and receiving the blessings of his beloved deity, Radha Rani. The saint also prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the nation and society during his visit. Maharaj Premanand traveled from Vrindavan to Barsana and walked up the steps from Sudama Chowk to reach the divine court of Radha Rani. Upon reaching the feet of the deity, he expressed profound reverence and devotion, immersing himself fully in the spiritual experience. A Warm and Festive Welcome The news of Premanand Maharaj’s arrival drew large crowds of followers and local residents, eager to catch a glimpse of the revered saint. Barsana resonated with the chants of “Radhe-Radhe”, cr...

Gorakhpur: A shocking report has emerged from Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the plight of young Indians stranded in Russia. Many youths, promised lucrative jobs and a luxurious lifestyle by foreign employment agents, were sent to Russia on tourist visas. Once their visas expired, they were detained by Russian authorities and are now reportedly being pressured to join the Russian military, with offers of ₹15 lakh fixed deposits and a monthly salary of ₹2.5 lakh. Trapped by False Promises Local agents in Gorakhpur and surrounding districts have been luring young job seekers for years with promises of high-paying foreign employment. Many victims, often naive and desperate for better opportunities, end up losing everything after falling into the trap. Similar cases in the past ...

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, 29 November 2025: In a major anti-drug operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) along with Dildarnagar police apprehended four active heroin traffickers, recovering 412 grams of high-quality heroin with an estimated international market value of around ₹80 lakh. Arrested Suspects and Seized ItemsThe arrested individuals have been identified as Dharmendra Kumar (26), son of Rajkumar; Vipin Paswan (29), son of Mani Paswan; Divyanshu Prasad (19), son of Anil Kumar (all residents of Buxar, Bihar); and Sahil Khan (19), son of Shahnavaz Khan, resident of Chitroni, Dildarnagar, Ghazipur. Authorities also seized a motorcycle, four Android mobile phones, and ₹2,025 in cash from the suspects. Modus Operandi RevealedDuring interrogation, the arrested traffickers ...

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, 29 November 2025: In a shocking incident that exposes the dark side of law enforcement, a head constable posted at Chijarsi police outpost in Pilkhuwa has been suspended for abducting two migrant laborers along with his brother-in-law. The victims, who had come from Madhya Pradesh to work, were forced to labor in the constable’s fields in Nangla Khaepur village, Muzaffarnagar. Victims Freed After Quick ActionThe incident came to light when a friend of one of the victims raised an alarm with the Meerut Railway Police. Acting swiftly, police raided the fields, rescued the two laborers, and arrested the constable, Dharmveer Singh, and his brother-in-law, Monty. Disciplinary action, including suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against the constable, has...

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, 29 November 2025: After evading the law for 36 years, Pradeep Saxena, also known as Abdul Rahim, has finally been arrested by Bareilly police. The 70-year-old had murdered his brother Sanjeev Saxena in 1987 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He escaped after being released on parole in 1989 and had been on the run ever since. Pradeep Saxena, originally from Shahi Kasba, had continuously changed his location to avoid capture. He worked in Transport Nagar, Moradabad, first as a truck helper and later as a driver. During this period, he met a Muslim widow, converted to Islam, and married her, adopting the name Abdul Rahim. He settled near Turkey Inter College in Islamnagar and grew a beard to blend in with the local community, severing ties with his original f...