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Unnao link road to Ganga Expressway damaged in UP’s first rain, 2 months after inauguration

Unnao link road to Ganga Expressway damaged in UP’s first rain, 2 months after inauguration

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A link road connecting the Ganga expressway with the Sonic toll plaza in Unnao was damaged in the season’s first spell of heavy rain, raising fresh questions over the quality of construction barely two months after the ₹12,000 crore expressway was inaugurated. The incident is the latest in a series of defects reported on the Ganga expressway. (Screengrab from X) The seven-metre approach road on the Meerut–Prayagraj carriageway near kilometre 421 developed a washout after rain on Friday, with soil along the embankment eroding and part of the carriageway collapsing. By Saturday, more soil had been washed away from the roadside, a traffic sign had fallen, and sections of the roadside drain were found damaged. The damaged stretch was repaired on an emergency basis on Friday and Saturday. However, fresh erosion at the same location raised concerns over the stability of the embankment. Locals alleged that slope protection measures, including grass cover meant to prevent soil erosion, were either inadequate or missing. Patel Infrastructure project manager Satish Singh said such issues could arise after the …

Man detained over ‘links’ to ISI-backed network in UP’s Deoband

Man detained over ‘links’ to ISI-backed network in UP’s Deoband

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A resident of Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district was detained on Friday as part of a joint investigation into an alleged Pakistan-linked radicalisation and recruitment network, following the arrest of a Bhopal man accused of maintaining contacts with suspected Pakistani intelligence handlers through encrypted messaging platforms. Investigating agencies are now examining the detained man’s alleged role in facilitating contacts between Indian recruits and foreign-based operatives. (For Representation) The development comes after the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Mohammad Faraz alias Khalid Saifullah, 34, from Bhopal on allegations of being part of an online radicalisation network with links to Pakistan-based operatives. The investigation subsequently led security agencies to Deoband, where Faraz’s suspect aide was detained. According to investigators, Faraz allegedly told interrogators that he had been in contact with his aide in Deoband for the past five to six years. Security agencies claim that the Deoband man played a key role in introducing Faraz to Pakistan-based handlers. Officials said the probe has revealed that Faraz was connected through WhatsApp and Telegram groups to individuals …

Property dealer shot dead in broad daylight in UP’s Lucknow; attack caught on CCTV

Property dealer shot dead in broad daylight in UP’s Lucknow; attack caught on CCTV

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A property dealer in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants with their faces covered in the PGI police station area on Wednesday afternoon. Police cordoned off the area after the incident, while CCTV footage captured the assailants shooting the property dealer from close range. (HT Photo) The critically injured man was rushed to the hospital but died during treatment, even as the incident triggered panic in the busy market area. Large crowds gathered at the scene soon after the crime, and police had to regulate movement in the area. DCP South Amit K Anand said, “Local police teams had rushed to the scene and shifted the injured man to hospital. CCTV footage from nearby areas was being scanned to identify the two attackers.” Also read | Unidentified men open fire in Gzb residential area, FIR lodged Police said Singh had just stepped out of his car and was heading towards his office when two masked men on a motorcycle arrived at the spot. Before anyone could react, the accused allegedly fired …

Is vertical system behind UP’s fresh power pangs?

Is vertical system behind UP’s fresh power pangs?

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: After nearly a decade in which prolonged power outages, street protests and public anger over electricity supply had gradually almost become an old story, signs of a relapse are beginning to emerge in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Lucknow and several urban pockets. At the centre of the debate is the ‘vertical system’, introduced in several cities last year as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at improving efficiency and creating specialised work divisions. (For representation only) The return is nowhere near the scale seen in earlier years, but the problem has become visible enough for even ruling BJP legislators from the state capital to raise concerns publicly, apart from criticism by the Opposition. The natural question, therefore, being asked everywhere is: what exactly is going wrong? The state has not been facing a major supply crisis. Uttar Pradesh recently touched record power demand levels of over 30,000 megawatt (MW), among the highest in the country, yet officials maintain that generation and procurement are largely keeping pace with requirements. A decade ago, the main crisis …

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: CBI arrest fifth accused from UP`s Varanasi

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: CBI arrest fifth accused from UP`s Varanasi

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested the fifth accused in connection with the murder case of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari`s personal assistant Chandranath Rath from Uttar Pradesh`s Varanasi, central agency officials confirmed. Officials said the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Vinay Rai alias Pumpum Rai, originally hailing from the Zamani area of Uttar Pradesh`s Ghazipur. Earlier on Monday, the agency had arrested the main shooter, identified as Rajkumar Singh, from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The arrest was made with the help of the Uttar Pradesh Police. CBI sources identified the accused as Rajkumar Singh, a resident of Chhapar in Uttar Pradesh. A joint operation involving the CBI and local police was carried out on Sunday. The investigating team had earlier raided a house in Delhi`s Swaroop Nagar area, but Rajkumar could not be traced there. He was eventually apprehended near a toll plaza on the Haridwar-Delhi Highway on Monday. The location is around 30 km from Muzaffarpur. Investigators suspect that he was attempting to flee through Delhi and Haridwar. …

‘Department of disasters’: Rahul Gandhi ups ante against Centre over NEET paper leak, CBSE’s OSM evaluation

‘Department of disasters’: Rahul Gandhi ups ante against Centre over NEET paper leak, CBSE’s OSM evaluation

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Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called the ministry of education a “department of disasters” and attacked the BJP-led Central government over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s use of the on-screen marking (OSM) system and the drop in Class 12 pass percentage compared to last year, as well as the board’s new mandate requiring Class 9 and 10 students to study three languages. Rahul Gandhi’s remarks come amid mounting backlash against the NTA and the education ministry over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. (ANI/PTI) His remarks come amid mounting backlash against the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the education ministry over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, an exam for which nearly 23 lakh candidates had registered. Meanwhile, controversies have broken out around the CBSE for two reasons. One, for using the on-screen marking system to evaluate Class 12 board examination results, which resulted in a huge drop in the overall pass percentage this year to 85.2%, the lowest level seen in …

Grown Ups 3: How much is Adam Sandler earning? Check cast salary details

Grown Ups 3: How much is Adam Sandler earning? Check cast salary details

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The wait is finally over for fans of the beloved comedy franchise. Netflix has officially confirmed that Grown Ups 3 is in development and for the first time the streamer has publicly acknowledged the project. While casting has not been confirmed, it is rumored that the core five, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and Rob Schneider will all return. Netflix has confirmed Grown Ups 3 is in development with Adam Sandler returning. (REUTERS) The film will be directed by Kyle Newacheck, who previously worked with Sandler on Murder Mystery and Happy Gilmore 2, with Sandler co-writing the script alongside Tim Herlihy, according to Variety. The original Grown Ups (2010) earned $271 million at the global box office on an $80 million budget and its 2013 sequel pulled in $247 million on the same budget which makes the franchise one of the most commercially successful comedy series of its era. Also Read: Meryl Streep vs Anne Hathway vs Emily Blunt salary: How much is each being paid for The Devil Wears Prada 2? …

Grown Ups 3: Cast, release date, trailer, when and where to watch

Grown Ups 3: Cast, release date, trailer, when and where to watch

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More than a decade after the last installment, Grown Ups 3 is officially happening. Unlike the first two films, which were directed by Dennis Dugan, the upcoming sequel will be helmed by Kyle Newacheck. (Photo via Columbia Pictures) Netflix confirmed during its Upfront presentation on Wednesday that a third movie in the hit comedy franchise is now in development, bringing back several stars from Adam Sandler’s longtime comedy circle. Who is returning for Grown Ups 3? According to Deadline, Adam Sandler is set to return alongside longtime co-stars Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. The original Grown Ups films followed a group of childhood friends reuniting years later with their families during summer getaways and hometown visits. The first movie released in 2010, while Grown Ups 2 followed in 2013. Sandler, who played Lenny Feder in the first two movies, is also co-writing the script for the third film with longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy. Who is directing the movie? Unlike the first two films, which were directed by Dennis Dugan, the upcoming …

2 Dead 4 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Yamuna River in UP’s Hamirpur

2 Dead 4 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Yamuna River in UP’s Hamirpur

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2 min readUpdated: May 7, 2026 09:54 AM IST Two persons, including a child drowned while four people are missing after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh. The police said that three people have been rescued and a search operation is underway. The incident happened on Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet in the Kurara area, reported PTI. These people were returning from a river island after buying cucumbers and muskmelons when the boat lost balance and overturned at around 7 pm. The boatman, Dheeru, rescued three people Vishnu, Rinku and Parul. Police said four others, including children, are still missing. Out of the remaining six, five children and a woman, Akanksha (9), Rani (9), Brijrani (25), Labhyansh (5), Mahesh (6), and Aditya (11) went missing, police said. Later on Thursday, rescue teams recovered the bodies of Akanksha and Brijrani. #WATCH | Hamirpur, UP | DM Abhishek Goyal says, “A boat carrying 9 people from Ghatampur capsized in the Yamuna River. Upon receiving the news, local villagers and police …

Divya Dutta feels Shah Rukh Khan has seen lots of ups and downs: ‘His mantra in life is to spread joy around him’

Divya Dutta feels Shah Rukh Khan has seen lots of ups and downs: ‘His mantra in life is to spread joy around him’

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Actor Divya Dutta is basking in the success of her web series, Chiraiya. The actor got a breakthrough with her performance in Veer-Zaara, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. In a recent chat with Humans of Bombay, Divya showered praise on Shah Rukh and shared a story to remind everyone of how considerate and wonderful he is as a person. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan says he’ll miss Asha Bhosle, calls her voice pillar of Indian cinema: ‘She always showered me with love’) Shah Rukh Khan and Divya Dutta worked in Veer Zara. What Divya shared While talking about Shah Rukh, Divya said, “My reading of Shah Rukh is that he has seen loads of ups and downs in his life. The beauty of that he has been a learner. He has made it a mantra of his life that he is going to spread joy around him. How amazing is that?” Divya recalls memory of Shah Rukh and her playing dumb charades She continued, “Shah Rukh is a very sensitive person. He …