The Times of India

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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Sultanpur police apprehended four individuals, including one injured in an encounter, in connection with a May 7 robbery. Acting on a tip, authorities intercepted suspects distributing looted cash. During the exchange, Pratik Bharti sustained a leg injury. Police recovered cash and a motorcycle, linking them to the armed robbery of a microfinance agent.

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Lucknow celebrated World Heritage Day with heritage walks and a symposium on Awadh's intangible cultural heritage. Events included explorations of Hazratganj and the Lucknow Residency, followed by discussions on folk theatre, traditions, language, and the role of Mirasin women performers in preserving cultural practices.

A 26-year-old man from Gorakhpur was arrested at Lucknow Airport for attempting to smuggle 2.85 kg of hydroponic weed from Bangkok. Immigration officials detained Razzak Ali, who admitted to acting as a drug mule. The seized contraband has an estimated market value of nearly Rs 2.86 crore.

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