The Times of India

The Deshaj festival in Lucknow celebrated India's folk culture heritage for two days, showcasing diverse traditional art forms from across the country. Organized by the Sonchiraiya Foundation, the event highlighted the dedication of folk artists in keeping India's living traditions alive through music, dance, and theatre.

An FIR has been filed against the director and team of the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' in Lucknow for allegedly hurting caste sentiments and disturbing social harmony. Police stated the film's title and content appear to deliberately target a specific caste, potentially inciting animosity and public unrest. Strict legal action is promised against those found guilty of promoting enmity.

Three women in Uttar Pradesh have accused Sunil Kumar of serial marriage fraud and dowry extortion, alleging he married them between 2019 and 2023, extracted lakhs in cash and jewelry, and then abandoned them. The accused is reportedly preparing for a fourth marriage, prompting the women to seek police intervention.