A head clerk, Nandlal Ram, stationed at Mehnajpur police station in Azamgarh, allegedly committed suicide on Friday by shooting himself with his government-issued revolver. The incident occurred at his residence near the police station after he returned from the market.

Varanasi celebrated the start of Shravan month with devotees offering prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The temple trust initiated a new welcome tradition. Devotees received flower showers at various locations within the temple complex. Flowers were also offered to Goddess Annapurna and distributed to devotees. The initiative reflects Shaiva traditions and the Hari-Har tradition of Kashi.

Lucknow's Eldeco Hanging Gardens transformed into a lively hub with the return of Happy Streets, a Times of India initiative. Families and fitness enthusiasts enjoyed a morning filled with diverse activities, including energetic zumba, football, badminton, and creative pottery. Participants also engaged in games like 'Hit the Stump' and balloon shooting, fostering a sense of community and fun.

Jamaluddin, also known as Ghanshyam Rohera, and his wife Nasreen were arrested by UP's ATS for allegedly running a religious conversion network and acquiring over Rs 100 crore in property through dubious means. Posing as a Sufi spiritual leader near Balrampur's Chand Auliya Dargah, Jamaluddin lured people into Islam using various methods.

Uttar Pradesh's Economic Offences Wing arrested Gurnam Singh, a director at Pearls Agro-Tech Corporation Limited, for his involvement in a massive Rs 49,000 crore Ponzi scheme. PACL allegedly defrauded five crore investors across 10 states by promising land plots and high returns, but failed to deliver. The company operated without proper NBFC registration, luring investors with deceptive real estate schemes.