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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.
Jyotirmath seer Swami Avimukteshwaranand has reportedly received death threats, with messages comparing his potential elimination to that of gangster Atiq Ahmed. Objectionable texts and abusive voice messages were sent, threatening the seer's life. The threats emerged while the Shankaracharya is leading a Gau Mata Rashtra Mata campaign and planning a UP tour. Police are investigating the complaint.
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.
Two women from Maharashtra were killed and 35 others injured when their bus overturned on the GorakhpurVaranasi highway. The pilgrims were returning to Varanasi after a religious trip to Ayodhya and Nepal. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Fugitive codeine syrup kingpin Shubham Jaiswal's arrest from Dubai is now a strong possibility after Interpol issued a red corner notice. Jaiswal, declared a fugitive by the court, fled India in November 2025. Authorities have already arrested 30 syndicate members and seized significant assets, uncovering wider criminal connections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticized BJP MP Ravi Kishan. Kishan reportedly described himself as a stress reliever for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yadav questioned the role of elected representatives and accused the BJP of being out of touch with public issues. He stated that citizens face difficulties while leaders engage in frivolous exchanges.
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