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Lucknow: A major political stir has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after state minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar announced the formation of his own “RSS.” However, this RSS is not the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Rajbhar has named his organization Rashtriya Suheldev Sena (RSS) — a uniformed cadre equipped with ranks, badges, and structured hierarchy. The move comes ahead of the crucial 2027 UP Assembly elections, setting off sharp reactions and heated debate across the state’s political landscape. What Is the New ‘RSS’? Rajbhar’s Rashtriya Suheldev Sena is not just symbolic. Members have been assigned: Blue uniforms Beret caps Badges on the chest Ranks marked by stars on the shoulders Designations such as Commander, CO, DSP, SI, ...

A horrific accident on the Purvanchal Expressway claimed at least five lives on Wednesday, leaving several others critically injured. The fatal collision occurred near Deeh village, around the 51.600-km mark of the expressway, when a Maruti WagonR and a Maruti Brezza crashed head-on, triggering a massive fire that engulfed both vehicles within moments. According to preliminary reports, the impact was so severe that bodies of passengers were found scattered on the road. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “terrifying,” with both vehicles reduced to mangled, charred remains. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi confirmed the death toll, stating that five persons died on the spot, while around five others sustained injuries, some of whom are in critical condition. Rescue teams, police ...

Smuggling of Chinese garlic along the Nepal border has once again gained momentum, triggered by the recent surge in garlic prices across Indian markets. With domestic rates touching ₹160–170 per kg, smugglers are importing garlic from Nepal at ₹70–80 per kg and selling it in Indian cities for hefty profits. A major consignment seized recently in Bhitouli police station limits has brought the entire network under the scanner. Health experts have issued a strong caution, warning consumers that Chinese garlic is considered harmful for health, urging people to remain vigilant while purchasing. Smugglers Using Women and Children to Evade Security Sources reveal that smugglers are now employing women and children to transport garlic across the border in order to dodge security agencies....

Modus Operandi of the Gang The arrested gang members, Ankit Yadav (24) and Dindayal Yadav (45), residents of Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, were exploiting the UPiCop app to download FIRs and extract victims’ personal details. They would then threaten victims claiming their sons or daughters had been arrested, demanding money via QR codes to "resolve" the cases. Failure to pay, they warned, would result in imprisonment. In one documented case, the duo targeted Savita from Mehnagar, whose daughter had been reported missing. They defrauded her of ₹22,000 by promising to resolve the case. Multi-State Impact Police investigations revealed that Ankit Yadav’s mobile contained copies of 12 FIRs from districts including Aligarh, Gonda, Ghazipur, Amroha, Gorakhpur, Auraiya, Amethi, and Hami...