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Uttar Pradesh STF arrested a senior Union Bank of India official, Nitin Chaudhary, for his alleged role in a large-scale loan scam under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. The racket used forged documents and fake identities to fraudulently sanction loans worth crores across multiple banks. Chaudhary admitted to personally approving several fraudulent loans, with funds routed to fake firms.
The ancestral home of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, is Kintoor village in Uttar Pradesh, India. His grandfather, Syed Ahmad Musavi Hindi, was born there in 1790 before migrating to Iran. This lineage highlights a deep, living spiritual and historical connection between India and Iran, extending beyond geopolitical ties.
A woman's death in Lucknow has turned into a murder investigation after her son accused his wife and nephew of poisoning her. The son claims his wife administered a toxic substance in food, leading to his mother's death. Police have registered a case and are seeking to exhume the body for a post-mortem examination.
A merchant navy sailor from Unnao, Shivendra Kumar Chaurasia, shared his harrowing experience amidst the West Asia conflict. He described constant explosions, fear at sea, and the uncertainty of his return journey. Chaurasia witnessed ships sinking and prayed for the war's end, emphasizing the importance of family contact and company support.
A 26-year-old woman allegedly killed her husband with a hammer before dying by suicide after jumping in front of a train in Ayodhya. The couple's 22-day-old baby, found alive by police, later died during treatment. A suicide note reportedly details harassment by the husband and in-laws.
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Mathura police have busted an illegal IPL betting racket, arresting six individuals including a local BJP leader. The main accused was operating from a locked house, with transactions reportedly reaching lakhs of rupees per ball. Authorities seized cash, mobile phones, and betting records, and are investigating a wider network.
A 23-year-old woman has died from severe injuries sustained in an alleged acid attack at her home in Kushinagar. The victim and her mother were attacked while sleeping by an unidentified assailant who reportedly entered through the roof. The mother remains in critical condition.
Uttar Pradesh's voter count has surpassed 13 crore following the Special Intensive Revision Programme-2026. Over 17 lakh new voters aged 18 and above were added. While the total number of voters increased, the final rolls are significantly lower than a previous estimate due to extensive deletions and corrections, ensuring a more accurate electoral database.
An Army jawan on leave alleged Samajwadi Party MLA Suresh Yadav's supporters assaulted him after he objected to the legislator's alleged anti-Prime Minister remarks at a public meeting in Barabanki. The jawan claims he was punched and kicked when he took the microphone to protest. Organizers deny any assault, stating the jawan attempted to snatch the mic.