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Muzaffarnagar, UP: In a historic gathering at Sorm village, Muzaffarnagar, the three-day Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat witnessed a remarkable moment when 8-year-old Anshika delivered a speech that left the entire assembly applauding. The young girl, a third-grade student from Goyla village, addressed issues ranging from substance abuse to social media addiction, earning admiration from elders and youth alike. A Message for Society and ChildrenTaking the stage with confidence, Anshika highlighted the irony that children of today, despite being born to educated mothers, are more absorbed in Instagram reels than in meaningful pursuits. She cautioned, “If mothers make reels on social media today, tomorrow the children will follow suit. The addiction to the virtual world is the greatest harm.” S...

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking cybercrime incident, a Kanpur woman was duped of ₹6.66 lakh by fraudsters who exploited the fear of the recent Delhi terror car blast. The scammers called the woman, claiming her name had surfaced in connection with the attack, and threatened arrest unless she transferred money to a specified account. Modus Operandi of the Cyber Fraudsters According to police reports, the victim, Sunita Gaur, a resident of the Cantt area, received multiple threatening calls over two consecutive days following the Delhi blast. On 10 November, the caller impersonated an ATS officer, intimidating her. The next day, another caller posing as an NIA official pressured her with threats of imprisonment, claiming she was implicated in terror-related activities. Money Tr...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident in Prayagraj, an army jawan brutally murdered his 17-year-old girlfriend and attempted to cover it up while continuing with his wedding preparations. The girl, a 12th-grade student, had been lured under the pretext of marriage before being stabbed and buried in a remote location. Discovery of the Crime On 15 November, locals near Lakharwan village in the Tharwai police station area discovered a suspicious mound of earth with a partially visible hand. Police retrieved the body, which had deep stab wounds and a scarf tightly wrapped around the neck. The girl’s death caused widespread shock in the community. Connection to Army Jawan Investigations revealed that the victim had been in contact with Harsvardhan Singh, also known as Dil...

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) launched a major drive against illegal encroachments in Gomti Nagar Extension on Monday, demolishing more than a dozen unauthorized structures including dairies, shops, shanties, car workshops, and scrap outlets. These encroachments had been causing traffic congestion, waterlogging, and unhygienic conditions in the area. Targeted Action at Sector–1According to Vivek Srivastava, LDA Secretary, the operation focused on vacant land near the Gwari Flyover in Sector–1, which had long been illegally occupied. Unauthorized dairies, temporary shops, and workshops had been set up here, disrupting traffic and creating sanitation issues. In particular, tying animals to electric poles by dairy operators on service roads further hindered pedestrian an...

Deoria: Sanjeev Suman, Superintendent of Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, is once again in the spotlight following a statement that has gone viral on social media. In a video clip, SP Suman referenced popular films like KGF and Pushpa while issuing a stern warning to criminals and anti-social elements. Warning to Miscreants Using Film ReferencesSP Suman said that if he or his police team ever encountered miscreants like the heroes of Pushpa, they would be dealt with firmly, even beaten with batons if necessary. He criticized how media glorifies villains, noting that characters like “Rocky Bhai” from KGF or other negative film characters are portrayed as heroes. According to him, this trend has influenced youth, making anti-social behavior appear glamorous, as cinema increasingly showcas...

Lucknow: In a stern move aimed at ensuring worker safety, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Chairman Dr. Ashish Kumar Goyal has issued a warning that any employee found working without proper safety equipment will be immediately dismissed. The directive was issued during a review meeting on Monday, amidst ongoing protests and disputes involving electricity workers in the state. Zero Tolerance Policy on Safety ViolationsDr. Goyal emphasized that maintenance and operational tasks must only be carried out while wearing the prescribed safety gear. He clarified that all Discoms are adequately equipped with the necessary protective equipment. In case of any accident, accountability will extend up to the Executive Engineer, and strict action will be taken. Electricity Bill Relief CampaignThe ...