Noida Hotel Death: Girlfriend of Hathras Software Engineer Arrested After Suspicious Death

Noida — In a major development in the mysterious death of a 38-year-old software engineer from Hathras, the Noida Police have arrested the deceased’s 22-year-old girlfriend. The engineer, identified as Umesh, was found dead in a hotel room in Sector-27, Noida, a few days ago. His body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan, and his girlfriend was reportedly present in the room at the time. According to the girlfriend’s initial statement to the police, she had gone to the bathroom, and upon returning, found Umesh hanging. However, based on the…

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Lucknow: Three Accused Arrested for Gang Rape and Threatening Woman in Ashiyana Area

Lucknow – In a major breakthrough, the Ashiyana Police in Lucknow have arrested three accused in connection with a gang rape case registered earlier this year. The arrests were made near Ramabai Maidan based on a tip-off received by local police sources. Background of the Case The case was initially registered at Ashiyana Police Station on February 10, 2025 (FIR No. 40/2025) under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including: Section 74/115(2): Assault and criminal intimidation Section 352/351(3): Use of criminal force with intent to outrage modesty Section…

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Lucknow: Major Train Accident Averted After Obstruction Found on Railway Tracks

Lucknow – A potential rail tragedy was narrowly avoided near the Dilawar Nagar and Rahimabad railway stations in Lucknow, after miscreants placed a large piece of wood on the railway tracks. The obstruction, a 6-inch thick log, was covered with a cloth inscribed with the words “Jai Shri Ram.” The motive behind the act remains unclear, and investigations are currently underway to determine the individuals responsible. How Was the Accident Prevented? The near-disaster was averted thanks to the alertness of the Kashi Vishwanath Express driver, who noticed the obstruction in…

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UP News: ₹50,000 Rewarded Criminal Madan Gupta Arrested by STF, Wanted in Illegal Mining Scam

Lucknow – In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a wanted criminal, Madan Gupta, who carried a reward of ₹50,000 on his head. Gupta was apprehended from Mahoba district on Tuesday in connection with a fraud case registered in the Parsapur police station area of Gonda district. Gupta was wanted under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 467, 468, 471 (forgery), 504 (intentional insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation). His arrest marks a significant step forward…

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Utensils Trader Found Hanging in Lucknow; Family Alleges Murder by Wife

Lucknow – A utensils trader was found hanging under mysterious circumstances in the Sikandarpur area of Banthra police station limits on April 9, 2025, marking a chilling turn in what was initially considered a case of suicide. The incident has now taken a dramatic twist after the deceased’s family accused his wife of murder and blamed the police for negligence in the investigation. The deceased, Ashish Sinha, a resident of Shastri Nagar, ran a utensils shop near Parag Dairy in Ashiyana. He had been residing in Sikandarpur with his wife,…

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Traffic Diversions Announced Ahead of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh at KD Singh Babu Stadium

Lucknow: Authorities have issued an advisory for traffic diversions and parking arrangements in light of the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh, scheduled to be held from April 19 to April 21, 2025, at KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow. The inaugural ceremony on April 19 at 9:30 AM will witness the presence of  Defence Minister of India, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, other dignitaries, and around 20,000 school children. To ensure smooth conduct of the event, traffic movement and parking arrangements in and around the stadium will be regulated from 7:00 AM…

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Iran and US Resume Indirect Talks Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions

Muscat: After a prolonged standoff over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, indirect talks between the United States and Iran have resumed in the Omani capital of Muscat. The meeting, which lasted for approximately two and a half hours, is being seen as a potential turning point in the frosty relations between the two countries. The talks were held in separate rooms, with Omani representatives shuttling messages between the delegations. Both sides have agreed to reconvene for a second round of discussions on April 19, although the location may change. Iranian Deputy Foreign…

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India Launches Largest-Ever Naval Drill with African Nations to Counter Growing Chinese Influence

Dodoma: In a historic step to expand its maritime influence in Africa, India has kicked off its largest-ever joint naval exercise with African nations, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its presence in the Indian Ocean and counter China’s growing clout in the region. The six-day exercise, co-hosted by Tanzania, has brought together naval forces from over eight African nations, including Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, and South Africa. Indian Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, along with senior government and military officials, inaugurated the drill — hailed as a milestone…

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Trump Threatens to Strip Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Over Policy Dispute

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued another sharp warning to Harvard University, threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status if it fails to comply with recent White House policy directives. The warning comes just days after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in funding to the university, citing opposition from the institution’s leadership to federal efforts aimed at controlling campus activism. Taking to Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump wrote:“Maybe Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status and be taxed like a political entity. Why should it continue to enjoy tax breaks…

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Trump Softens Stance on Key Fronts, Eases Terms on Ukraine Minerals Deal

Washington: In a series of unexpected shifts, former U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to display a more conciliatory tone on multiple global fronts. After pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days and scaling back pressure on Iran over Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Trump has now softened his stance on the war-ravaged Ukraine. According to U.S. media reports, Trump has agreed to ease terms on a critical U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal by dropping the demand for Ukraine to repay American military aid as a loan. This marks a notable shift…

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