The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of financial irregularities in Ram Mandir offerings. He urged devotees and political parties to avoid baseless comments until the investigation concludes, assuring that truth will be separated from falsehood.

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An audit report revealed UPPCL purchased electricity at an average of Rs 6.52 per unit and sold it at Rs 3.77, prompting concerns about power scheduling. UPPCL defended the figures, citing market dynamics of fluctuating prices based on demand and solar generation. Consumer groups are now demanding a review of these transactions.

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Varanasi police have launched 'Operation Vajrapat' to dismantle criminal networks, both physical and digital. The campaign targets 1,080 individuals linked to 165 groups, removing 554 social media profiles used to glorify crime and spread fear. This innovative approach aims to create a crime-free society by acting even without formal complaints.

Rae Bareli police swiftly apprehended a man for the brutal murder of his cousin, a watchman. The motive, investigators revealed, stemmed from a three-year illicit affair the accused had with the victim's wife. The accused confessed to the gruesome act, driven by a desire to eliminate the obstacle to his relationship.

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested two youths for working with ISI-backed operatives, tasked with spreading fear and conducting reconnaissance of Army and Air Force installations. The accused, recruited via social media, were promised money for pasting posters and sharing sensitive information, highlighting a pattern of exploiting vulnerable youth for anti-national activities.

In Sonbhadra, a 28-year-old man, Bharat Lal, was apprehended on Thursday following allegations of raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The victim, initially silenced by threats, revealed the crime only after becoming pregnant. Police registered a case and swiftly arrested the accused, with further investigations ongoing.

In a shocking turn of events, a significant heist has taken place at a Bank of India locker in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Ninety-six gold packets, with a staggering estimated value in crores, have gone missing.

Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar reiterated his prediction of a major Samajwadi Party split, claiming disgruntled SP MPs are preparing to break away. He hinted that a leader from Ballia, a region known for its 'rebel' spirit, would spearhead the move, fueled by an alleged insult to the Brahmin community at an SP event.

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