Ghazipur police, with SWAT and local teams, apprehended eight cattle smugglers after an exchange of fire. Three smugglers sustained leg injuries and were hospitalized. The operation led to the recovery of three pistols, cartridges, an SUV, and a pickup truck carrying six cattle.

A Ramnagar man, Irshad, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the brutal rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl. The special POCSO court delivered the verdict within 11 months of the incident, also imposing a Rs 60,000 fine. The court described Irshad as 'savage' and a danger to society.

Kotwali police in Azamgarh district apprehended a criminal during a midnight raid. The accused sustained a leg injury during an exchange of fire. He was found with a motorcycle, pistol, and a stolen gold chain. The arrested individual, identified as Pintu alias Ashok from Varanasi, has multiple cases registered against him. He confessed to a recent chain-snatching incident.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is facing a police complaint from the Vanara Sena organization for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments with his remarks about Lord Hanuman. The comments were reportedly made during a promotional event for his upcoming film 'Varanasi' in Hyderabad. The police have received the complaint and are currently investigating the matter.

IIT-BHU and Niigata University concluded a two-day symposium to bolster academic and research collaboration. The event facilitated discussions on intensifying mutual cooperation in advanced research, student exchange, and academic development. This partnership aims to strengthen institutional ties and foster cultural understanding between India and Japan.

Pre-event activities for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 commenced with a 'Ghat Walk' in Varanasi, raising awareness for the cultural confluence. Special trains will operate from Kanyakumari and Coimbatore to accommodate increased pilgrim and visitor demand during the event, scheduled from December 2 to 15.

Azamgarh police have attached land valued at Rs 31,29,840 belonging to cattle smuggler Abu Talib. The action was taken under the Gangster Act to dismantle his illicit financial empire. Talib faces multiple cases for cow slaughtering and cattle smuggling, with the attached property reportedly purchased with illegally earned money.

Two notorious looters were apprehended in Azamgarh after a police encounter in Kandhrapur. The duo, identified as Tribhuvan Singh and Pankaj Paswan, sustained leg injuries during an exchange of fire. Police recovered a firearm and a motorcycle from the arrested individuals, who have multiple cases registered against them.

Anjali and Sara Tendulkar visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple with deep devotion, participating in rituals and receiving holy offerings. The mother-daughter duo admired the spiritual ambiance of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor during their visit. Both were presented with Rudraksha garlands, a shawl, and a memento by temple authorities.