The Times of India

A specialised workshop at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve trained 97 forest and enforcement personnel to identify illegally traded wildlife products. Experts from WTI and WCCB conducted theoretical and practical sessions on trafficking trends, wildlife derivatives and post-seizure procedures, strengthening inter-agency coordination to improve detection and curb wildlife trafficking along border and forest corridors.

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Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping a teenage girl. He lured her into a relationship and recorded an intimate video of her. The accused then repeatedly raped the girl by threatening to share the clip. He also extorted jewellery from the minor. The man was arrested in Ujjain and remanded to judicial custody.

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Students across Uttar Pradesh protested alleged examination paper leaks on Saturday. Demonstrations occurred in Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Saharanpur, with thousands participating. Protesters demanded action against police and the resignation of the Union education minister. They also called for compensation for families of students who died. The CJP-led movement gained support from opposition parties and organizations.

Young people in Lucknow creatively expressed solidarity with a student movement. Art, music, and letters became tools for voicing support and demanding reforms. A peaceful sit-in at a private studio generated artwork for the Education Minister. Hip-hop artists performed a cypher focused on accountability and education reforms. Larger demonstrations at Parivartan Chowk and Shaheed Smarak drew diverse age groups.

Lucknow Development Authority began demolishing the Aliganj building where a fire killed fifteen people. The demolition occurred thirty-two days after the blaze tore through the commercial complex. Authorities deployed over one hundred police personnel and sealed surrounding roads for security. A Special Investigation Team was formed to probe the deadly fire incident. The building faced demolition due to alleged unauthorized construction and safety lapses.