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A major incident unfolded in Nagram police station area, Lucknow, on Thursday during SIR data collection, when two brothers allegedly assaulted and threatened BLO Anjana Yadav and her staff over the submission of an incomplete SIR form. Police intervened and took the accused into custody for causing public disturbance. According to BLO Anjana Yadav, she was conducting SIR data verification at Booth No. 371 in the Upper Primary School, Salem Pur Achaka, when Deshraj and his brother Ramdin arrived and insisted on submitting an incomplete form for their wives. When instructed to submit a properly filled form as per the rules, the brothers became agitated. They reportedly called around 15 people to the school and created a commotion, verbally abusing the staff. The dispute escalated when...

In the widely discussed murder case of Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly burned to death in Sirsa village of Greater Noida, the victim’s family has expressed renewed confidence in the police investigation after a comprehensive chargesheet of over 500 pages was submitted before the court by the Kasna police. The family stated that after a long struggle, they now see a real possibility of justice. They categorically declared that they will never send their second daughter or Nikki’s children back to Sirsa. The children have already been enrolled in school and will now continue their education while staying with the family in Roopbas. “Not an Accident but a Planned Conspiracy” Nikki’s uncle said that the initial phase of the case brought several challenges, but the police conducted a de...

Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh continue to fluctuate sharply, with mornings turning foggy in several districts and temperatures dipping in many places. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the next few days may bring a slight rise in temperature, even as winter slowly approaches. Winters Yet to Tighten Grip, but Nights Getting Colder Despite the last week of November setting in, Uttar Pradesh has not yet witnessed severe cold. However, many districts are now recording minimum temperatures below 8°C, making nights noticeably chilly.Etawah remained the coldest location with a minimum temperature of 7.4°C, while Meerut recorded 7.5°C. Barabanki, Bareilly, and Muzaffarnagar also reported lows of 8°C. In Lucknow, the minimum temperature stood at 11.7°C, whil...

In a heartwarming example of integrity and courage, a groom in Muzaffarnagar has won widespread praise after he returned ₹31 lakh offered as dowry during his wedding ceremony, choosing instead to accept only ₹1 as a symbolic blessing. “I Cannot Take a Father’s Lifetime Savings” The groom, Avdhesh Rana (26), stunned guests during the tilak ceremony when the bride’s family presented ₹31 lakh, carefully arranged in a ceremonial tray. The amount had been collected by the family of the bride, Aditi Singh (24), whose father had passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by the gesture but firm in his principles, Avdhesh bowed before the tray and politely returned the money, saying: “I have no right over this. This is the lifetime savings of her late father. I cannot take it.” ...