Day: May 15, 2025

Interstate Drug Trafficker Arrested in Lucknow with Cocaine and Mephedrone Worth ₹30 Lakh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested a key member of an interstate drug trafficking syndicate from Lucknow. The accused was found in possession of 25 grams of cocaine (estimated international value: ₹25 lakh) and 50 grams of synthetic drug mephedrone (MD) (estimated value: ₹5 lakh). Seized Items: 25 grams of cocaine 50 grams of mephedrone (MD) Two ATM cards One Aadhaar card One driving license One mobile phone ₹1,020 in cash Place and Time of Arrest The STF team arrested the accused, identified…

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Chain Snatching Case in Lucknow’s PGI Area Solved, Three Habitual Offenders Arrested

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  The PGI Police in Lucknow have successfully cracked a recent chain-snatching case involving an elderly woman. Three notorious criminals were arrested from beneath the railway overbridge near Barauli Crossing. Along with the arrests, police recovered the looted jewellery and illegal firearms. Arrested Accused: Sumit Chauhan (Age 20), son of Rakesh Chauhan, resident of Nepalganj, PGI area, Lucknow Vikas alias Kulhad (Age 21), son of late Mahesh Balmiki, resident of Nepalganj, Telibagh, PGI area Ayush Shakya (Age 21), son of Pawan Kumar Shakya, resident of Defence Colony, Telibagh, PGI area…

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Notorious Thief Lovkush Kashyap Arrested in Lucknow, Carried ₹15,000 Reward

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Mahigawa Police Station team in Uttar Pradesh has arrested 24-year-old Lovkush Kashyap, a wanted criminal carrying a bounty of ₹15,000. The accused had been on the run for several months and was wanted in multiple theft cases, including the theft of transformer oil and components from a power substation. Background of the Case On February 24, 2025, Sanjay Yadav, Junior Engineer at the 33/11 KV power substation in Sadhanamau, filed a complaint at Malihabad Police Station. He reported the theft of oil and critical…

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Three Kidnappers Arrested in Lucknow for Demanding ₹2 Lakh Ransom; Victim Rescued Safely

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Police Commissionerate, Lucknow (Northern Zone) has successfully solved a kidnapping case in the Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) area. Police arrested three accused kidnappers and safely rescued the abducted victim. The Incident On May 12, 2025, around 6 PM, Irfan (35) was forcibly abducted by two unknown men who assaulted him and pushed him into a vehicle. Later, the kidnappers contacted Irfan’s brother, Imran, demanding ₹2 lakh as ransom for his safe release. Imran lodged a formal complaint at BKT Police Station on…

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Man Arrested in Vikrampur Village for Disturbing Public Peace

Arijit Bose
Itaunja Police

Lucknow: In a prompt response to a brewing conflict, the Itaunja Police on Wednesday arrested a man for disturbing public peace in Vikrampur village under the Itaunja police station limits. The arrest was made on the spot by Sub-Inspector Dhirendra Rai and his team during a routine presence in the area. The incident unfolded earlier in the day when the police received information about a physical altercation between two individuals in the village. Upon reaching the scene, the police found that Kamlesh, son of Ishwari (approximately 29 years old), a…

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Notorious Thief Arrested in Lucknow’s Jankipuram Area, Stolen Items Recovered

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Police in Lucknow’s Jankipuram area have arrested a notorious accused involved in a theft that took place in a closed shop. The accused was taken into custody with stolen items recovered from his possession, including one battery, 12 wrenches, 4 spanners, 2 screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, a hammer, a grease gun, an inch tape, and 2 tow chains. According to official sources, on May 14, a complaint was filed at the Jankipuram police station by shop owner Sunil Kumar Dwivedi. In his statement, he alleged that a person…

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Iconic Political Partnerships That Shaped Indian Politics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: There’s a saying that “pairs are made in heaven,” often in the context of marriages. But in the world of politics, successful pairs are forged not by fate but through shared vision, strategy, and an understanding of the political landscape. Indian political history is replete with such iconic duos whose partnership helped shape the country’s direction and destiny. From the ideological pairing of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru to the strategic powerhouse of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, these political partnerships have not only inspired their respective parties but…

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Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution, a First in the World

Anil Jaiswal

    Lucknow, 15 May, 2025: In continuation of its fight against spam, Airtel today unveiled a new cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication Over-The-Top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSes etc., in real time. This safe service will be seamlessly integrated with, and auto- enabled for, all Airtel mobile and broadband customers at no additional cost. When a customer tries to access a website flagged as malicious by Airtel’s advanced security system, the page load…

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José Mujica, Uruguay’s Humble Ex-President Who Inspired the World, Passes Away at 89

Arijit Bose

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY — José “Pepe” Mujica, the iconic former President of Uruguay, died on Sunday at the age of 89, four months after choosing hospice care at his modest ranch home on the outskirts of Montevideo. Uruguay’s current leftist President Yamandú Orsi confirmed his death, calling him a “president, activist, guide, and leader.” Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla and chrysanthemum farmer, captivated the world with his deeply principled leadership, anti-materialist lifestyle, and relentless advocacy for social justice. Diagnosed with esophageal cancer last year, Mujica’s condition worsened in recent months as the…

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U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Muscat, Agree to Continue Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions

Arijit Bose

 Muscat, Oman: In a renewed diplomatic push to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, officials from the United States and Iran met in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The fourth round of talks, held under Omani mediation, aimed to de-escalate growing tensions surrounding Iran’s uranium enrichment program and prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The meeting brought together Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. While no definitive agreement was reached, both sides described the discussions as serious and constructive, and agreed to schedule…

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