The Times of India

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.

US national Matthew VanDyke, known for his involvement in conflicts in Libya and Syria, has been arrested by India's NIA in Kolkata. Accused of terror-related charges, including illegal border crossings into Myanmar and drone warfare training for armed groups, VanDyke and six Ukrainian associates are in custody.

Three Ukrainian war veterans were apprehended at Lucknow airport and handed over to the NIA as part of a larger probe into a terror conspiracy. The trio allegedly travelled to Myanmar to train insurgent groups in drone warfare. This follows the detention of six other Ukrainians and one American in a similar operation.