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Ballia, UP: In a major crackdown, the Ballia police have exposed a gang involved in illegal extortion while impersonating police officers. Six accused have been arrested and sent to jail following the operation. According to reports, the gang used to stop vehicles on the Rasra–Kasimbad state highway, forcibly attach stickers, and demand money from drivers. The scam came to light when a local commuter reported the illegal activity to the police. The complainant stated that while returning home on Sunday, he noticed a long queue of vehicles on the road. Upon approaching, he saw some men in police uniforms and others in plain clothes stopping vehicles, sticking stickers forcibly, and collecting cash. When the complainant refused to pay, the accused threatened him with a fake challan. Ac...

Lucknow, UP: The intense cold wave and dense fog sweeping through Uttar Pradesh have prompted the Lucknow district administration to revise school schedules to ensure the safety of students. According to the official order issued by District Magistrate Vishakh G., all pre-primary and nursery schools across boards will remain closed from December 24 to December 27. For students in classes 1 to 8, schools will now open at 10:00 AM and operate until 3:00 PM during this period. The extreme cold and thick morning fog have caused difficulties for school-going children and their parents, particularly during commute hours. On Monday, the city saw sunlight after several days, and similar weather conditions are expected in the coming days, prompting the administration to take precautionary mea...

Lakhimpur Kheri, UP: A shocking case of honor killing has emerged from Lakhimpur Kheri, where a young man was shot dead by his fiancée’s brother with the help of a friend. The incident reportedly stems from family opposition to the couple’s relationship and impending marriage. According to police, the victim, Ahmed Jahan, a resident of Palia, had been in a romantic relationship with a young woman from Lakhimpur city for the past three years. The couple was set to marry, but the bride-to-be’s brother, Khursheed, strongly opposed the union. The fatal incident occurred on December 18, when Khursheed reportedly saw his sister leaving a hotel with Ahmed Jahan. Enraged, he, along with his friend Ayaan, took Ahmed Jahan to a secluded area outside the city and shot him dead. The body was ...

Pilibhit, UP: A humorous yet politically charged moment went viral from the recent MP Sports Festival in Pilibhit, where several leaders, including Union Minister Jitin Prasad, participated in a 100-meter race. Former State Minister Hemraj Verma, in an attempt to overtake Jitin Prasad, stumbled and fell flat on his face. The incident was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media. The event took place at Gandhi Stadium in Pilibhit on Sunday. During the inauguration of the sports competition, Union Minister Jitin Prasad, along with other local representatives, joined the race. Eyewitnesses said that as Verma fell, spectators nearby couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected mishap. Following the viral spread of the video, political debates have already begun. Hemraj Verma ...

Fatehpur, UP: In a tragic road accident in Fatehpur district, an elderly woman lost her life when the Bolero she was traveling in collided with a truck. The accident also left five others seriously injured. The vehicle was taking the ailing woman from Kaushambi to Kanpur for better medical treatment when the mishap occurred. Following the accident, the truck driver fled the scene. The deceased, 62-year-old Ikramun Nisha, was suffering from a serious illness and was under treatment in Prayagraj. On Monday morning, unable to get relief, her son Chand Babu, along with Kalim Ahmed, Ehsan Ullah, and daughter-in-law Raziya Begum, booked a Bolero with driver Dilip to take her to Kanpur for further treatment. The accident occurred around 7:00 AM near Mauhar village, on the Kanpur-Prayagraj h...