The Times of India

UP RERA has issued new guidelines to protect homebuyers from excess GST collection. Promoters must now collect Goods and Services Tax strictly at notified rates. Homebuyers can seek refunds for cancelled projects or terminated agreements. Unregistered allottees need temporary GST registration to submit refund applications. These directives aim to ensure fair tax practices and buyer protection.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna ordered ero Incident, Zero Accident for Kanwar Yatra and festivals. A week-long drive will trace missing and absconding criminals across the state. Police will enhance security for the Kanwar Yatra and upcoming religious events. Investigations into serious crimes will be expedited using a new monitoring dashboard. Mission Shakti Centres have shown a significant decline in crimes against women.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of faking faith. He alleged the Samajwadi Party facilitated namaz at Hanumangarhi Temple previously. This statement deflects criticism regarding the Ram Temple donation theft case. An SIT is investigating the unfortunate donation theft, and the Supreme Court seeks a report. The trust has initiated measures, and resignations were tendered on moral grounds.

Uttar Pradesh EOW arrested two former officials for alleged embezzlement. The officials are accused of misappropriating over eight crore rupees in a construction project. This alleged conspiracy involved inflated measurements and improper payments for the Vishisht Mandi. An FIR was registered in 2019, and the case was later transferred to the EOW. Documentary evidence and witness statements established the involvement of the arrested individuals.

A high-stakes confrontation unfolded in Gorakhpur on Monday morning, leading to the injury of a notorious criminal, Mustafizul Rahman, who was on the run with a Rs 1 lakh reward for his capture. The Uttar Pradesh STF, acting on reliable intelligence, engaged in a shootout that also left a head constable wounded. Fortunately, both the criminal and the officer are receiving medical care and are reported to be stable.

To Be Appointed For 3 Yrs; Should Be A Practising Hindu, Preferably A Ram Devotee From Vaishnava Tradition

An American national was apprehended near the Indo-Nepal border while attempting unauthorized entry. He provided inconsistent statements regarding his identity and travel history. This arrest highlights growing concerns about foreign nationals entering India suspiciously. Another US citizen was previously arrested for allegedly infiltrating India from Myanmar. These cases underscore challenges in verifying foreign nationals' movements and intentions.

Doctors at KGMU successfully saved a man with a knife deep in his chest. The blade pierced his right lung and narrowly missed a major blood vessel. Surgeons stabilized the patient before performing emergency surgery to repair the damage. They carefully removed the knife, saving the lung without significant removal. The patient is now recovering well in the intensive care unit.

Jhansi Police arrested six individuals, including two serving Uttar Pradesh Police constables, in a robbery case. The accused allegedly staged a robbery to recover money lost in online betting. Investigators recovered nearly the entire stolen amount and the vehicle used in the crime. The conspiracy involved an individual who owed a large sum to betting operators. Further investigations are underway to apprehend absconding accused and probe betting links.

The Ram temple trust is seeking a chief executive officer to manage daily operations. This recruitment follows a recent embezzlement scandal involving donation boxes. Applicants must be graduates aged fifty to seventy with extensive experience. Practicing Hindus with faith in Ram and Vishnu avatars will receive preference. The trust aims to improve administrative and financial oversight for temple activities.

Four RPF personnel were suspended following a public confrontation at Agra Cantt railway station. Passengers claimed an RPF constable pulled one off the train and confiscated her phone. The train had stopped to allow passengers to safely reboard after they briefly alighted. A Member of Parliament was seen reprimanding RPF personnel in a viral video. An inquiry is underway to investigate the entire incident and its circumstances.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Lucknow-Kanpur highway on Monday. This new expressway will significantly reduce travel time between the two major cities. Two other national highway projects worth over Rs 4,850 crore will also be launched. These infrastructure developments aim to boost connectivity and economic growth across Uttar Pradesh. The event will be attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Yogi Adityanath.

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