Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has reappointed her nephew Akash Anand as the party’s Chief National Coordinator, months after his removal from all party posts. The decision, made at a national meeting in Delhi, also puts Akash in charge of campaigning for upcoming elections. Mayawati expressed hope that he would now act with maturity and commitment to strengthen the party’s ideological foundation.
Lucknow came alive with devotion and community spirit as thousands celebrated the first Bada Mangal of the season. Unique to the city, the festival blends faith in Lord Hanuman with a strong message of communal harmony. Over 1,500 bhandaras served free meals across the city, supported by civic bodies and local organizations. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation ensured cleanliness and promoted a zero-waste initiative, making the celebration both spiritual and sustainable.
A woman and her paramour were arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing the woman's husband and chopping his body into small pieces. The victim, Devendra Ram, a retired electrician, was identified from severed limbs found in a field and a well. The police investigation revealed that the woman, Bhumika, had an illicit relationship with truck driver Anil Yadav, leading to the alleged conspiracy to kill Devendra Ram.
A wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi turned tragic when a fight over who would get tandoori roti first led to the deaths of two teenage guests. The altercation between the 17- and 18-year-olds escalated into a violent brawl, resulting in fatal injuries. Police are investigating the incident following a postmortem.
A 25-year-old woman in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, sustained 60% burns in a brutal acid attack allegedly orchestrated by a married man she was previously involved with. The attack, which occurred just weeks before her wedding, has led to the arrest of three suspects, including the main accused, Ram Janam Singh Patel. Police say Patel, enraged by the woman’s engagement to another man, plotted the attack with two accomplices.