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Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): What was meant to be the most memorable day in the lives of two sisters turned into a heartbreaking nightmare after one of the grooms allegedly fled the wedding venue moments after the jaimala ceremony. The incident took place in the Govardhan police station area of Mathura, where the marriage of two real sisters had been arranged with two real brothers from Rajasthan. The wedding celebrations were underway in full swing, with both families following rituals and customs according to the auspicious timings (muhurat). The bride’s family had welcomed the groom’s side with traditional hospitality. The grooms were given a warm reception, and all rituals, including the tilak ceremony, were completed smoothly. The grooms were then escorted to the stage, where relati...

Kanpur/Lucknow: A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, involving a lawyer who impersonated a judge to swindle women under the pretext of marriage. Vishnu Shankar Gupta, a practicing lawyer, is now set to face gangster charges in connection with the scam. Gupta, posing as Judge Anshuman Vikram Singh, lured a nursing officer from Lucknow via a matrimonial website. Claiming to be a civil judge from Sitapur residing in Varanasi, he gained the trust of the woman and her family. On 4 August 2025, he tricked her into withdrawing ₹14 lakh from her bank account. Loans Taken Through VictimGupta escalated his scheme by involving an associate, Seemant Agrawal, to procure loans from four banks in the victim’s name. The total fraud amounted to ₹44.54 lakh, with amount...

Meerut: The Yogi Adityanath government presented the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, unveiling a record ₹9.12 lakh crore budget with special emphasis on Western Uttar Pradesh. The budget highlights several initiatives for key cities including Meerut, Moradabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Bareilly, with a focus on infrastructure, education, and women’s empowerment. Development in Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur The budget allocates ₹700 crore for new projects in the Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur Development Authority areas, aimed at improving basic infrastructure and urban amenities. Religious and culturally significant cities like Mathura-Vrindavan have received special attention. The budget also strengthens higher education funding, increasing al...

Deoria: In an unusual twist at the Mahuwari Premier League held in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, the “Man of the Match” award turned heads — not for a trophy or cash prize, but for a live desi chicken. The unconventional reward brought laughter and joy to players and spectators alike, making the occasion truly memorable. The week-long cricket series took place at Janata Higher Secondary School Ground in Pathardeva town, featuring 16 prominent teams from across the region. Crowds gathered enthusiastically to witness the competition. At the closing ceremony, instead of the traditional shield, trophy, or cash prize, the organizers handed over a live desi chicken to the player declared Man of the Match. Initially, both the audience and players were surprised, but soon laughter and cheer filled ...