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A digital toll payment cracked the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to Suvendu Adhikari. Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The investigation suggests eight people were involved. Rath was shot dead near his residence. The attackers used a car with fake number plates. Police are continuing raids to find the remaining accused.

A sleeper bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway near Budaun after a tyre burst, resulting in one passenger's death and over 30 injuries. The driver lost control, causing the bus to flip multiple times before landing on the opposite lane. Six passengers remain in critical condition and have been referred for advanced treatment.

A Special Investigation Team is probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, with three arrests made and the investigation spanning multiple states. Investigators suspect hired sharpshooters, possibly from outside West Bengal, carried out the killing with military-style precision, suggesting a well-planned, professionally coordinated operation involving inter-state criminal links.

In a strategic move to counter the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' outreach, the BJP has expanded its Yogi cabinet, inducting six new ministers. Three of these are from backward communities and two are Dalits, aiming to strengthen the party's hold among these crucial voter segments ahead of the upcoming state polls.

In a strategic move ahead of upcoming polls, the BJP expanded its Yogi cabinet, inducting six new ministers. The reshuffle heavily favors backward and Dalit communities, aiming to counter the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' narrative. This expansion, the second and likely last, brings the ministry to its maximum strength, balancing caste and regional representation.

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Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) chief and Sirathu MLA Pallavi Patel was booked by the Railway Protection Force after staging a protest at Charbagh railway station. Patel climbed atop an inspection rail car while supporters occupied the tracks. The protest, which lasted only a few minutes, led to charges under the Railway Act for nuisance and trespassing.

Uttar Pradesh is poised for a cabinet reshuffle under Yogi Adityanath, with several new ministers expected to be inducted. The expansion aims to strengthen the government's outreach and ensure balanced representation across regions and communities. Promotions for some existing members are also anticipated.

Lucknow's seasoned professionals, many in their fifties, are reliving their cricketing dreams on weekends. Doctors, officials, and entrepreneurs form teams, playing 20-over matches in local leagues. This isn't just about sport; it's a therapeutic ritual fostering friendship, nostalgia, and a vibrant connection to their past, proving age is truly just a number on the pitch.

A popular YouTuber's lavish lifestyle, including a Dubai cruise wedding, has drawn the Enforcement Directorate's attention. Investigators allege his empire was built on illegal betting promotions and money laundering. The case highlights the blurred lines between fantasy sports and betting, and the regulatory gaps exploited by online platforms.

In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped during a village function. Police have detained two men in their mid-20s after the survivor recounted the harrowing ordeal. The incident occurred when the girl was taken at knife-point to a deserted location and later abandoned near a canal. Legal proceedings are ongoing.

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