In Azamgarh, Raunapar and Jiyanpur police arrested a criminal after a shootout. The incident occurred in the Balpur area. Ravi alias Ravishankar sustained a leg injury during the exchange. Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, cash, and a motorcycle. Ravi had 17 cases against him. The police had announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for his capture.

The forest department in Varanasi organized a seminar at Sarnath Zoo on World Turtle Day. The aim is to raise awareness about turtle conservation. Turtles are crucial for a healthy ecosystem. Many turtle species are endangered globally. India has 29 species of turtles. Five species of sea turtles in India face threats. Conservation efforts are essential to prevent their extinction.

A wedding party's car overturned into a ditch near Jamdih village in Mau district, resulting in one death and four serious injuries. The group was returning from a wedding in Khirikotha when the driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to crash into a bridge railing.

Varanasi cyber crime police arrested three individuals, including the mastermind, for a Rs 16.5 crore cryptocurrency scam involving a fake coin called BSG. The accused created fraudulent websites, lured investors with MLM tactics, and then delisted the coin after receiving substantial investments. Authorities seized electronic devices and cash, continuing the search for one remaining suspect.

In Varanasi, Ranjan Kushwaha was allegedly killed by his companions. The incident occurred after he refused to bring more liquor. The police arrested four individuals attempting to dispose of the body in a car. The victim was identified as a resident of Ghazipur district. Authorities have initiated a post-mortem examination.

A ladies' club party was filled with laughter and comic moments as the members adhered to a summery dress code of white tops and denim pants. The highlight of the event was a comic skit, particularly a funny banter enacted by Neeru Vashishth and Sonal Agrawal, who performed retro numbers.

IIT (BHU) and 39 GTC joined forces to conduct a Creative Skills Workshop, empowering young soldiers with essential digital and creative abilities. The five-day event, held at 39 GTC Camp, Varanasi, focused on photography, videography, and AI editing. This initiative supports the Agnipath Scheme by equipping Agniveers with technology proficiency and innovative thinking for modern defence roles.

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore faces legal trouble as an FIR has been lodged against her at Lanka police station following a complaint by Sudhir Singh, President of Shri Hanuman Sena. The complaint accuses Rathore of creating an insulting video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using derogatory terms and allegedly violating sections of the BNS.

In Ghazipur, a joint police team apprehended two cattle smugglers after an encounter. Irshad, the injured smuggler, and his aide Asgar, were arrested. The police recovered a pistol, cartridges, and five cattle from their possession. The criminals have multiple prior cases registered against them. Further legal proceedings are underway against the nabbed criminals.

Sonbhadra police, acting on an RPF alert, rescued five boys, including four minors, from a human trafficker at Renukoot railway station. The suspect, Prajapati Singh, planned to transport the boys to Punjab for exploitative labor, promising a daily wage of Rs 450.