Lucknow: The fourth clash of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League (UPPL) 2025 brought the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium alive with a contest that balanced power-hitting with gritty resistance. On a hot Lucknow afternoon that turned into an evening of fireworks, Kashi Rudras cemented their reputation as one of the most dangerous batting sides in the league by overpowering Kanpur Superstars with a 24-run victory. The win owed everything to a blistering knock from Abhishek Goswami, whose 84 off 52 balls shaped the match’s narrative, and…
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High-Flying Falcons: Lucknow Outshines Mavericks in Thrilling Clash
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Premier League (UPPL) 2025 delivered another electrifying contest as the Lucknow Falcons (LFC) overcame the Meerut Mavericks (MRM) by 5 wickets in the 5th match of the season. Played at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, the clash had all the ingredients of a blockbuster—tight bowling spells, fluctuating momentum, and a composed chase under pressure. The match, held on August 19, 2025, saw Lucknow chasing down 151 runs in 18.3 overs, sealing a statement victory in front of their home…
Read MoreUP Bureaucracy Shake-Up Soon: Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal on Leave, Major Transfers Expected
Lucknow — The administrative circles of Uttar Pradesh are abuzz with speculation of a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal currently on leave, Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Deepak Kumar has been given charge of all departments as an interim arrangement. However, sources suggest this is only temporary, and the state may soon witness significant changes in top-level postings. Transfer List in the Works Reports indicate that several Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, District Magistrates, and Divisional Commissioners are likely to be transferred. The move comes ahead of the…
Read MoreTemple Burglary in Phoolpur, Valuables Worth Over ₹1 Lakh Stolen — Second Incident in 9 Months
Varanasi — A major theft was reported last night at the Kali Mata temple in Kuar Bazaar, under Phoolpur Police Station area of Varanasi, where burglars broke the lock and stole valuables worth over ₹1 lakh. The stolen items included gold and silver ornaments, raising serious concerns as this is the second theft at the temple within the past nine months. Theft Discovered in the Morning According to reports, the temple priest, Kali Prasad, closed the premises around 9 PM on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, Palatu Prajapati, who helps with…
Read MoreHusband Among Three Arrested in Dowry Murder Case
Lucknow— A shocking case of dowry-related murder has emerged from the Chinhat area of Lucknow, where a 24-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her in-laws. Police have arrested the woman’s husband along with two family members in connection with the case. The Incident The victim, identified as Ruby Devi, died under suspicious circumstances at her in-laws’ house in Kanchanpur Matiyari village. Her father, Amarnath, filed a complaint at Chinhat Police Station, alleging that his daughter was being continuously harassed for dowry since her marriage. He claimed that Ruby was killed…
Read MoreLucknow Police Bust Burglar Gang, Arrest Three Notorious Thieves
Lucknow — In a joint operation, the Vibhutikhand Police and the Eastern Crime Branch have arrested three seasoned burglars accused of breaking into houses and shops across the city. The gang would identify locked properties, break open locks, and steal valuables. Stolen Items Recovered From the possession of the accused, police seized: Gold- and silver-colored jewelry ₹11,140 in cash Several expensive household items Iron rods and screwdrivers used in burglaries A Yamaha R15 motorcycle without a number plate Recent Incidents On August 12, a burglary was reported at the home of…
Read MoreLucknow Police Nab Four Juvenile Thieves, Recover Licensed Pistol and Cash
Lucknow — In a breakthrough, Lucknow Police have cracked two major burglary cases by arresting four juvenile offenders. The minors had stolen a licensed pistol, cash, and jewelry in separate incidents. Two Major Thefts Reported According to Ghazipur Police, the first burglary took place on August 12 in Surendra Nagar, where the locked house of Jagdjeevan Ram was targeted and jewelry was stolen. The second incident occurred on August 16 in Indira Nagar Sector-7. Burglars broke into the office of Surveillance Detective Agency Pvt. Ltd., owned by Sandeep Verma, and made…
Read MoreLucknow Shocker: Neighbor Runs Car Over Children, Police Files FIR After 8 Days
Lucknow — A shocking incident has surfaced from Lucknow’s Ashiyana area, where a neighbor allegedly rammed his car into children playing outside their home. The attack left 5-and-a-half-year-old Shouvik Pandey critically injured with multiple broken ribs, forcing doctors to keep him in the ICU for several days. Even more disturbing, police registered an FIR only eight days after the incident. CCTV Reveals the Truth The incident occurred on August 10. According to Haridwar Pandey, a retired health department officer, his grandson Shouvik was standing outside their house with his friend…
Read MoreCheating Death: 20-Foot Fall Embeds Iron Grill in Child’s Head, KGMU Doctors Perform Miracle Surgery
Lucknow — In what doctors are calling nothing short of a miracle, neurosurgeons at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, successfully removed an iron grill that had pierced through the head and shoulder of a three-year-old boy after a horrific fall. The child, Kartik from Gomtinagar, fell nearly 20 feet on the night of August 16. A heavy iron railing impaled his head and shoulder, leaving his family in shock. Rushed first to a private hospital, the family was quoted a staggering ₹15 lakh for surgery — far beyond their means.…
Read MoreHillary Clinton: A Fair Ukraine Peace Deal Could Make Trump Nobel-Worthy
Washington: n a surprising turn of events, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that she would propose US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize—if he is able to settle the conflict between Russia and Ukraine without requiring Kyiv to give up any land to Moscow. Hours before Trump’s crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a Cold War-era military facility in Anchorage, Alaska, Clinton made the unexpected statement. During an interview with the ‘Raging Moderates’ podcast, Clinton stated, “If he could end…
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