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PRAYAGRAJ: A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after he objected to wedding guests urinating near his house in the Naini area of Prayagraj district, police said on Friday. Six of the 12 named accused have been arrested so far.Assistant commissioner of police (Karchhana) Sunil Kumar said police received a call on the emergency helpline 112 on Thursday night reporting a scuffle outside a banquet hall in Madauka, where a man had been brutally assaulted.Upon reaching the spot near Sanjay Guest House, officers found the victim, identified as Rajesh Nishad, a local resident. A wedding ceremony for the daughter…

GURGAON: One among many LED lights malfunctioned, angering a groom and his associates so much that one of them shot dead 23-year-old Barkat, the electrician responsible for arrangements at the wedding venue in Pataudi, on Thursday night.Police said the groom, Amandeep, had a heated argument with Barkat when he noticed the lighting imperfection. As the row escalated quickly, Amandeep took out a gun and fired at Barkat but missed, according to the FIR. An alarmed Barkat began running, along with his co-workers, but another bullet — purportedly fired by an aide of Amandeep — hit Barkat from behind. Harsh (21),…

Kanpur: Vidushi Mishra’s four-wicket haul helped KCA Blue XI beat Pink XI by nine wickets in the Women Talent Hunt Cricket League match held at Kamla Club Ground here on Friday. KCA Pink XI, batting first, collapsed for 44 runs. In reply, Blue XI scored 45 for the loss of just one wicket. Brief scores: Pink XI – 44 (Vidushi Mishra 4/15, Shraddha Rajput 2/21); Blue XI – 1/45 (Puja Upadhyaya 19, Divyam Pal 12)Tiwari Memorial Cricket: Atharva’s unbeaten century helped SBS Cricket Academy beat Blue Star Academy by 60 runs in the first Sunil Tiwari Memorial Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament…

Noida: Allahabad high court on Friday granted bail to the mother-in-law of Nikki Bhati in the alleged murder case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.After Nikki (28) was allegedly burned to death on Aug 21 last year at her home in Kasna, police had named her husband Vipin, father-in-law Satvir, mother-in-law Daya and brother-in-law Rohit as accused. The four were arrested on Aug 24.This was the third bail in the case, as Rohit was granted bail on Jan 1 and Satvir on Jan 27. Now, only Vipin remains behind bars. He and the three other accused…

Pune: As Valentine’s Day drives a rush for roses across markets, the flower tells story of skill, dignity and community support in Junnar. For over two decades, Mahananda Hiremath, former principal of the Bansilal Mohanlal Muttha Mukbadhir Vidyalaya, taught hearing and speech impaired students to make roses out of duplex paper, transforming a simple craft into a lasting lesson in self-reliance.Pune: PMPML E-Bus Catches Fire, Rajya Sabha MP Seeks Job Help, High Risk Surgery For Infant And MoreHer initiative began in 2004, when Hiremath received a handmade paper rose as a token of affection during a visit to another school.…

Panaji: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) joined the Goa Carnival Parade 2026 at Porvorim, walking through the streets amid a host of traditional and cultural performances in an effort to fight corruptionThe CBI contingent drew attention as crowds gathered to watch troupes dance in colourful costumes.Goa: ISL Club Faces Relegation, Dabolim Airport To Continue Civil Use, Luthras Case and MoreOfficers distributed pamphlets highlighting the agency’s presence in the state and urged citizens to report any government employee demanding bribes.“For corruption-related complaints or for information in central govt or public sector unit (PSU) offices in the state of Goa, please…

Times News NetworkChandigarh: Three minors who attacked another minor in Maloya were taken into custody of Maloya police. Sanjay, victim Arman’s father, said he was on his way to Ramlila Ground with his son on the night of Feb 12, when the three youths intercepted them. He said two boys held Arman’s hands while one stabbed him in the chest with a knife. Thereafter, they escaped from the spot. When Sanjay raised an alarm, passersby Pramod and Dharmveer rushed him to GMSH-16, from where he was referred to PGI in critical condition. MSID:: 128307807 413 | Source link

Lucknow: UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited’s (UPRVUNL) Anpara thermal power station has been awarded the performance excellence award for state generating stations (FY 2024–25) at the O&M conference – Indian power stations 2026, held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.The award was presented during the three-day event organised by NTPC corporate operation services from Feb 13 to 15. Lucknow: UP’S New Identity, Akhilesh On Mafia, Samajwadi Party On 2027 Polls And MoreThe honour was conferred by secretary Union ministry of power Pankaj Agarwal, and NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh. Anpara power station in Sonbhadra and one of Uttar Pradesh’s largest coal-based power plants,…

Opposition members protested at the Bihar assembly, criticizing the state government’s handling of law and order, particularly concerning crimes against women. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary defended the administration, asserting good governance and advising the opposition to use parliamentary channels. He claimed criminals fear the government and are fleeing the state. Patna: The opposition continued its protest on the legislative assembly complex on Friday and attacked the state govt over the law and order issue in the state.However, responding to the opposition’s allegations, deputy CM and home minister Samrat Choudhary said the state enjoys “good governance and the rule of law”.…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt has identified 206 officials in corruption-related cases under the Jal Jeevan Mission, PHED minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary told the Assembly Friday, sparking protests from the Opposition after he confirmed action against a senior IAS officer.Choudhary said 68 officers were issued charge sheets under Rule 16 of the CCA Rules by the personnel department and 23 were suspended. Sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act was granted to proceed against 18 officials. He said 12 arrests have been made so far. “Those arrested include one former minister, three engineers, contractors, and members of their…