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Sambhal, UP: Tensions erupted at a government primary school in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, after Quranic verses were found displayed on classroom walls in place of pictures of national figures. Activists from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal alleged that the school management was promoting “Islamic propaganda” and staged a protest at the premises. The incident took place at the Upper Primary School, Nagla Purva, in the Baniyakheda development block. On Friday, VHP department Satsang head, Rituparn Sharma, visited the school with workers and noticed images of Islamic religious sites along with Quranic verses near the headteacher’s office. When questioned, the headteacher reportedly failed to give a clear explanation, which escalated the situation. Suspensions and Police In...

Lucknow: Residents of Dariyapur Labour Colony in Rajajipuram, Lucknow, have been hit by the municipal water department’s alleged negligence, receiving water bills worth thousands of rupees despite having no water connections. Reports indicate that bills ranging from ₹16,000 to ₹25,000 were sent to households in the colony, causing severe distress among residents, particularly women. Many women in the colony manage household expenses by doing chores such as sweeping and mopping, making it nearly impossible for them to pay such inflated bills. Rashmi, a resident, said, “I have never had a water connection at my house, yet I received a bill for ₹16,000.” Another resident, Anjali, reported that a bill of ₹22,400 was issued in her name, even though there is no water supply to her home. ...

Agra: In a shocking discovery, a woman’s body was found wrapped in a blanket near Milestone 148 on the Yamuna Expressway on Friday. The 25-year-old woman, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, had henna on her hands and feet, indicating she was married. Her lips were adorned with lipstick, and her eyes lined with kajal. Authorities suspect she was murdered elsewhere and the body was dumped at the site. The blanket was bound with black tape. Discovery of the BodyAround 3:30 PM, villagers near Saurai noticed a blanket while grazing goats. Upon closer inspection, a foul smell emanated from it. They immediately alerted patrolling guards and police. DCP West Aditya Singh and ACP Etmadpur Devesh Kumar arrived at the scene, and upon removing the blanket, discovered the woman’s body. Forensic ...

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: The Hapur police have uncovered shocking details in the murder of Rita Sharma in Bahadurgarh. Investigation revealed that her husband, Rahul Sharma, allegedly hired his friends to kill his cancer-stricken wife for ₹5 lakh. The two friends involved have been arrested. Codeword Used to Conceal CrimeAccording to ASP Vineet Bhatnagar, Rahul Sharma allegedly paid his friends, Shera and Firoz, to carry out the murder. To avoid suspicion during discussions and payment collection, the accused reportedly used the codeword “saree money.” Brutal MurderThe incident occurred on the morning of 2 February in Mohammadpur Rustampur village. Rita Sharma was killed by slitting her throat. At the time, Rahul Sharma was reportedly away from home, claiming he was attending a wedding....