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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 ...

Mau (UP): A heated confrontation between a parcel superintendent and an RPF personnel at Mau Railway Station has caught public attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media. In the clip, the parcel superintendent, speaking in Bhojpuri, threatens the RPF personnel, saying: “My name is Rajesh Singh, Parcel Superintendent, Mau. I’ll pluck your eyes out. I’ll pluck your eyes. You don’t know how to talk properly.” The RPF personnel, Amit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Ghosi, Mau, and posted in Usalapur, Chhattisgarh, had visited the station on February 7 along with colleagues to get refrigerators, washing machines, and other items packed for transport. A dispute arose between Amit and the parcel superintendent over the packing of the items. Amit’s colleagues recorded part of...

Kanpur (Rahul Parashar): The high-profile Lamborghini accident case in Kanpur involving the son of a prominent tobacco businessman has taken a dramatic turn. On Wednesday, the driver, Mohan, was presented before the ACJM court, claiming he was behind the wheel during the accident. Mohan, through his lawyer, submitted a surrender application in court stating that an FIR has been registered in the matter, and he is ready to surrender. He asserted that he was driving the Lamborghini when the incident occurred, and that Shivam, the businessman's son, was on the passenger seat. However, the police refuted Mohan’s claims, stating that their investigation shows Shivam was driving the car at the time of the accident. Driver’s Account Speaking to the media after the court appearance, Mo...