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Lucknow: In a shocking misuse of law, a Lucknow court has sentenced a woman named Rinki to three and a half years in prison for filing a false rape and SC/ST Act case against her former boyfriend after he married someone else. The court also imposed a fine of ₹30,000, ordering that half of the fine be paid to the victim, Deepak Gupta, and that all financial assistance received from the government under the false case be recovered from Rinki. The judgment was delivered by Special Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow. Five-Year Affair, Then a Revenge Plan According to the FIR filed on June 3 this year, Rinki alleged that she had been in a relationship with Deepak Gupta for five years and that he had physical relations with her on the promise of marria...

Aligarh, 18 November 2025: Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh has stirred nationwide controversy with statements linking educated Muslims to terrorism. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the BJP leader claimed that “the more educated a Muslim is, the bigger terrorist they can become.” He called for the immediate closure of madrasas and mosques and demanded a probe into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), alleging that the institution has become a breeding ground for terrorists. Targeting Religious Institutions and LeadersThe minister referred to recent incidents like the Delhi blast, criticizing clerics and Islamic leaders for allegedly failing to condemn terrorism. He stated that this silence indicates complicity, asserting that educated Muslims pose a greater threat. Citing Osama bin...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: A wedding in Amroha district turned chaotic on Monday night when the groom’s former girlfriend unexpectedly arrived mid-ceremony, creating a high-voltage scene that led to the marriage being called off. The incident occurred in a village under the Saidnagli police station area, where the bride’s family had already welcomed the guests from Babu Garh, Hapur. Ex-Girlfriend Accuses GroomThe woman, a resident of Ghaziabad, leveled serious allegations against the groom. She claimed that she had been married in 2015, but after her marriage, the groom, a relative of hers, began pursuing her. She alleged that he initially befriended her, then promised marriage, and entered into a physical relationship with her. According to her, after six years of false ...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: The long-awaited Bhangel Elevated Road in Noida, which had remained closed despite completion, was finally opened for trial traffic on Tuesday. The move brought relief to thousands of commuters traveling between Noida and Greater Noida, as traffic congestion on local roads had been a persistent problem. Farmers Take InitiativeThe opening came after the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) held a meeting in Agahpur on Monday and announced they would open the road themselves if authorities did not act. Following discussions with local police officials, the road was opened for trial use, though the official inauguration is expected to coincide with CM Yogi Adityanath’s upcoming visit to Noida. Road Details and BenefitsThe 4.5 km, six-lane elevated r...