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Gorakhpur, UP: In a shocking incident from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a 20-year-old private school teacher reportedly consumed poison ordered online and later succumbed to her injuries. The teacher’s family alleges that she was being harassed repeatedly by a 17-year-old intermediate student, which drove her to take this tragic step. The incident occurred in Bansgaon Police Station jurisdiction. According to reports, the young teacher was repeatedly bothered by the student from Patraitha village while commuting to and from school. Despite several warnings and attempts to stop his behavior, the harassment allegedly continued. On December 13, in distress, the teacher ordered sulphas online and consumed it. When her condition worsened, her family took her to BRD Medical College, and later to...

Lucknow: In a significant development, the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, previously being heard in the MP/MLA Court of Rae Bareli, will now be transferred to a special court in Lucknow. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court issued this order on Wednesday following a hearing before Justice Brijraj Singh. The transfer petition was filed by BJP worker S. Vignesh Shishir, who raised questions regarding Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. The petition argued that given certain circumstances in Rae Bareli, a fair trial could not be ensured, and there were potential security concerns for the petitioner in the Rae Bareli jurisdiction. After hearing the arguments, the court approved the transfer of the case to a special court in Lucknow, ensuring that further proc...

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Just six days after the inauguration of India’s first hydrogen-engine luxury cruise, operations have been halted following a collision with a local boat on the Ganga. The cruise, inaugurated by Union Minister Sarvanand Sonwal on December 11, suffered significant damage during the incident. Cruise Company Alleges Deliberate Collision The company operating the cruise has lodged a complaint with Adampur police, alleging that a local boat operator intentionally rammed into the vessel. CCTV footage from the cruise, which captured the collision, has been submitted to the authorities. Details of the Incident The hydrogen-powered cruise, operated by a private agency under the Indian Waterways initiative, runs between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat. According to Vib...

The IPL 2026 auction has brought joy and pride to Mau, Uttar Pradesh, as 24-year-old left-arm fast bowler Mangesh Yadav has been acquired by Challengers Bengaluru for ₹5.20 crore. This makes him the second player from Mau to enter the IPL this season, following Ravi Singh, who was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 lakh. A Journey of Struggle and DeterminationMangesh Yadav hails from a humble family. His father, Ramavadh Yadav, moved the family—including wife Rita Yadav, daughters Payal, Priya, Kajal, and Mangesh—from their ancestral village in Kaithwali, Mau to Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh, where he worked as a truck driver. Growing up in modest circumstances, Mangesh’s interest in cricket far outweighed academics, and his determination stood out even in challenging times. Family Pride...