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The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested Vinod Kumar Vishwakarma for his alleged involvement in a forged Aadhaar card manufacturing gang. Vishwakarma, who reportedly provided technical support, was apprehended from his shop in Sant Kabir Nagar. The arrest is linked to a larger fake Aadhaar racket busted by the ATS in August 2025.
The 17th Sanatkada Festival in Lucknow, themed 'Raabta: LucknowCalcutta Ka', explored shared histories through literature, music, and food, commemorating Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's journey. The five-day event featured performances, literary sessions with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, and discussions on culinary migration, highlighting the cultural exchange between the two cities.
Two alleged operatives linked to a Pakistan-based gangster network were arrested in Hapur for sending photos, videos, and location details of religious sites and key locations to their handlers across the border.