July 15, 2025 - The Lucknow Tribune

The Dark Side of Viral Fame: How Instagram Reels Are Exploiting Bollywood Actresses

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

The Dark Side of Viral Fame: How Instagram Reels Are Exploiting Bollywood Actresses Mumbai: In the glittering world of Bollywood, where stardom glows brightly and every move is under public scrutiny, the rise of short-form video platforms like Instagram Reels has brought with it a disturbing trend—content creators chasing virality by filming actresses from behind, often without consent. While the medium of Instagram Reels has offered creators new avenues for storytelling and entertainment, it has also blurred the lines between fan culture and voyeurism, raising pressing ethical concerns. Bollywood, with…

Power Department Employees Attacked with Sticks

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Power Department Employees Attacked with Sticks During Inspection, FIR Lodged Lucknow: A shocking incident unfolded in the Toap Darwaza locality under the jurisdiction of the Saadatganj police station in Lucknow, where a team from the Electricity Department was attacked by a mob during a routine inspection. Around 10-15 individuals surrounded and assaulted the employees with sticks and rods, forcing them to flee for their lives. According to the FIR filed by contractual worker Kushal, the Power Department Employees—comprising Kushal, Indra Bahadur, lineman Ajit Kumar, and Prabhat Verma—had set out from…

Cruelty in Lucknow: Woman Arrested for Beating 6-Year-Old Niece to Death

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Cruelty in Lucknow: Woman Arrested for Beating 6-Year-Old Niece to Death Lucknow: In a heart-wrenching incident from Lucknow’s Indira Nagar area, a six-year-old girl named Ayesha was allegedly beaten to death by her maternal aunt, Rubina. The incident took place in Chandan Gaon, where Rubina had brought the child from Sitapur under the pretext of providing her education. Police have arrested Rubina and launched an investigation. Ayesha was the daughter of Shamsuddin, a laborer from Bilaspur in Mahmudabad, Sitapur district. Rubina, a relative and Ayesha’s maternal aunt, reportedly brought the…

Viral Video Shows Group of Bikers Performing Stunts; Crash Injures Five in Lucknow

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A video captured by journalist Ashutosh Tripathi showing a group of over 20 bikers performing dangerous stunts on public roads went viral on social media on Monday, prompting police to launch an investigation. The 28-second clip, which surfaced on platform X (formerly Twitter), captures the bikers riding recklessly across an entire road, with many of them not wearing helmets. During the stunt, one biker lost control and crashed into a road divider. The collision caused two more bikes, riding close behind, to collide with each other and overturn, injuring…

Drug Haul Worth Over ₹10 Crore Seized in Lucknow

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Drug Haul Worth Over ₹10 Crore Seized in Lucknow Lucknow: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Uttar Pradesh has seized a cache of narcotics valued at over ₹10 crore from the Gau Ghat area in Thakurganj, Lucknow. Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the operation. According to ANTF officials, the seizure was made on Sunday under the directives of DGP Rajeev Krishna and Inspector General Abdul Hameed. The team confiscated one kilogram of morphine, 252 grams of charas,…

Fraud and Extortion Allegations: Former CM’s Son Prateek Yadav Cheated of Crores, Threatened with ₹4 Crore Extortion

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A major case of fraud and extortion has come to light involving Prateek Yadav, son of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav and brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Prateek, who is also the husband of BJP leader and State Women’s Commission Vice-President Aparna Yadav, has filed a formal complaint at Gautampalli police station alleging that he was defrauded of crores and later threatened with ₹4 crore extortion. According to the complaint, Krishna Nand Pandey, a resident of Chinhat and owner of Monal Infra Pvt Ltd,…

Abhishek Prakash , the Suspended IAS Officer Charge-Sheeted

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Suspended IAS Officer Abhishek Prakash Charge-Sheeted in Lucknow for Serious Corruption Allegations Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has served a formal charge sheet to suspended IAS officer Abhishek Prakash in connection with serious corruption allegations amounting to ₹400 crore. The charges stem from two major scandals: the Defence Corridor scam and a bribery case involving Invest UP. After receiving reports from the Revenue Board and Invest UP, the state government finalized and issued the charge sheet. It highlights Prakash’s alleged involvement in administrative negligence related to the Defence Corridor project…

Boat Capsizes Near Mentawai Islands, 11 Missing in Indonesia’s Second Maritime Tragedy This Month

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Mentawai Islands, Indonesia: A tragic boat accident off the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra has left 11 people missing, Indonesian authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The vessel, carrying 18 passengers, sank in rough seas on Monday morning around 11 a.m. local time. According to the local search and rescue agency, seven individuals have been rescued so far, while efforts continue to locate the missing. Ten of the passengers were officials from the local administration, raising further concern about the scale of the tragedy. The boat had departed from Sikakap and was…

US Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Plan to Downsize Education Department

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Washington D.C.: In a major decision with far-reaching implications, the United States Supreme Court has allowed former President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with its proposal to significantly reduce the size of the Department of Education. The ruling follows the Court’s 6-3 vote to lift an earlier injunction imposed by a federal district judge. The decision clears the path for the Trump administration to continue efforts to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that is part of a broader strategy to decentralize education governance and give more power…

Australian Scientists Test Volcanic Rock for Climate-Friendly, Cost-Effective Farming

July 15, 2025 Arijit Bose

Canberra: In a breakthrough initiative aimed at addressing both climate change and agricultural costs, scientists in Australia are exploring the potential of crushed volcanic rock to support more sustainable farming practices. Led by Dr. Binoy Sarkar of the University of South Australia’s Future Industries Institute, researchers are trialling crushed basalt—a low-cost by-product of mining and construction—as a natural soil enhancer. Priced at just AU$30 (US$19.69) per ton, the rock is being tested for its ability to lower soil acidity, improve crop yields, and capture carbon, all while utilizing standard farming…