UP News

<p>Kanpur police have shot an accused in an encounter. The accused is alleged to have molested a schoolgirl on the road. He was identified through CCTV footage. </p>


Kanpur

Police Shoot Molesting Bike Rider in Encounter

Heavy rain disrupts daily life, seven dead, red alert issued (Photo source: Patrika)

<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Heavy rain disrupts daily life, seven dead, red alert issued (Photo source: Patrika)" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/18july06-1.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Heavy rain disrupts daily life, seven dead, red alert issued (Photo source: Patrika) </p>


<p>Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation in Uttar Pradesh.</p>


Lucknow

Seven Dead, Red Alert Issued as Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc Across Uttar Pradesh

<p>Following the instructions of the District Magistrate (DM), the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of Ghaziabad has issued an order for all schools and higher education institutions to be closed. This includes all educational institutions, including government schools.</p>


Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad Schools Closed 17-23 July Due to Kanwar Yatra

Bumper recruitment in LT grade (Photo source: 'X' AIR Lucknow)

<p>UPPSC Announces Bumper Recruitment of LT Grade Teachers The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for LT Grade teachers in government schools. The recruitment will include male and female teachers, as well as physical education teachers. The recruitment process will begin on 28 July.</p>


UPPSC: Massive Recruitment for LT Grade Teachers, Timetable Announced

<p>Police team busted a large prostitution racket operating from a house in Millennium City, Karimnagar, under the Chiluatal police station area. Inspector Atul Srivastava, acting on a tip-off, raided the house and apprehended three women and two men. One of the women was found to be a minor.</p>


Gorakhpur

Sex Racket Busted in Rented House

Holidays being granted in Uttar Pradesh due to Kanwar Yatra (Photo source: Patrika)

<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Holidays being granted in Uttar Pradesh due to Kanwar Yatra (Photo source: Patrika)" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14july03.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Holidays being granted in Uttar Pradesh due to Kanwar Yatra (Photo source: Patrika)</p>


<p>Due to the Sawan month and Kanwar Yatra, orders have been issued to keep schools closed in Varanasi, Bareilly, and Badaun in Uttar Pradesh. The local administration made this decision considering student safety, traffic diversions, and religious sentiments.</p>


Uttar Pradesh School Closures: Schools in Varanasi, Bareilly, and Badaun Closed
Due to Sawan Somwar and Kanwar Yatra

Kite string stuck in high tension line became cause of death rampur

<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="169" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Kite string stuck in high tension line became cause of death rampur" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kite-string-stuck-in-high-tension-line-became-cause-of-death-rampur.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Kite string stuck in high tension line became cause of death rampur</p>


<p>Rampur News: A biker was electrocuted in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, after a kite string caught in a high-tension power line caused a current surge. His wife sustained serious burns in the incident.</p>


Rampur

Kite String Snags High-Tension Wire, Kills Motorcyclist in Rampur

Went live before suicide, asked for ₹30 crore help for family Photo source: Social Media

<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Went live before suicide, asked for ₹30 crore help for family Photo source: Social Media" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/10july05.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Went live before suicide, asked for ₹30 crore help for family<br />
Photo source: Social Media</p>


<p>Real Estate Businessman&#8217;s Suicide: Shahvaaz Siddiqui, a real estate businessman from the Gudamba area of Lucknow, shot himself during a Facebook Live broadcast after being overwhelmed by a debt of ₹15 crore. </p>


Real Estate Businessman Facebook Live Suicide: ₹15 Crore Debt Drives Lucknow Man
to Take Own Life

<p>Earthquake: A ten-second earthquake, centred in Jhajjar, Haryana, shook Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, and Meerut.</p>


Noida

Earthquake tremors rattle Delhi-NCR, panic grips residents

<p>Weather Update: The meteorological department has forecast rain in more than 40 districts of Uttar Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur.</p>


Saharanpur

Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Likely in Many UP Districts, Met Department Issues
Warning

<p>CG News: महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री लक्ष्मी राजवाड़े के विशेष प्रयासों से सूरजपुर जिले की तीन महत्वपूर्ण सड़क परियोजनाओं को राज्य शासन द्वारा प्रशासकीय स्वीकृति प्रदान की गई है।</p>


CG News: मंत्री लक्ष्मी राजवाड़े के प्रयास से इस जिले को मिली सड़कों की सौगात, निर्माण के लिए करोड़ों की मंजूरी


CG News: मंत्री लक्ष्मी राजवाड़े के प्रयास से इस जिले को मिली सड़कों की सौगात,
निर्माण के लिए करोड़ों की मंजूरी

<p>CG News: बारिश के बाद खेतों में खरपतवार उग आए हैं। जो फसल को नुकसान पहुँचाते हैं इसलिए किसान उन्हें नष्ट करने जुगत में लगे हैं।</p>


CG News: खरपतवार से फसल को खतरा, किसानों ने शुरू किया रासायनिक उपचार

<p>Raipur News: रेलवे फाटक पर ट्रेन आने की चेतावनी की उद्घोषणा के बाद भी लोग अपनी जान जोखिम में डालकर रेलवे फाटक लांघ रहे हैं। यहां हर रोज ऐसे नजारे देखने को मिलते हैं। </p>


रेलवे फाटक पर खतरे का खेल, ट्रेन आने की चेतावनी को अनदेखा कर रहे लोग, देखें तस्वीरें 


Raipur News: रेलवे फाटक पर खतरे का खेल, ट्रेन आने की चेतावनी को अनदेखा कर रहे
लोग, देखें तस्वीरें

<p>जयपुर के सांगानेर स्थित दादिया में देश के ग्रह मंत्री अमित शाह पहुंचे। उन्होंने यहां पर कई योजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया और कई लाभार्थियों का सम्मान भी किया। इस मौके पर राजस्थान के मुख्यमंत्री भजनलाल शर्मा उप मुख्यमंत्री दिया कुमारी, प्रेम चंद बैरवा भी मौजूद रहे। देखें तस्वीरें। सभी फोटोज अनुग्रह सोलोमन।</p>


अमित शाह पहुचे जयपुर, की योजनाएं लांच की, देखें तस्वीरें

<p>सिलीसेढ़ क्षेत्र में गुरुवार को झमाझम बरसात के बाद गरवाजी पर्यटन स्थल स्थित झरने में जोरदार पानी की आवक देखने को मिली। रूपारेल नदी में भी एक फीट तक पानी का बहाव होता रहा। बरसात के बाद किसानों के चेहरे खिल गए।<br />
क्षेत्र के रतीराम गुर्जर आदि ने बताया कि सुबह सिलीसेढ़ क्षेत्र में करीब डेड घंटे झमाझम बरसात के बाद नदी में पानी आ गया। गरवाजी धाम पर पहाड़ों से गिरने वाले झरने में भी जोरदार पानी की आवक देखी गई, जिसके कारण आसपास के क्षेत्र में भूजल स्तर भी बढ़ेगा और किसानों को खेती में फायदा होगा। यह पानी सिलीसेढ़ झील में जाने से झील का पानी और बढ़ जाएगा। गत वर्ष भी सिलीसेढ़ झील की उपरा चल गई थी। इस बार भी उम्मीद हैं कि अच्छी बरसात होगी तो जल्दी ही सिलीसेढ़ झील की उपरा चल सकेगी। सिलीसेढ़ झील की भराव क्षमता 29 फीट है। </p>


गरवाजी के झरने क गरवाजी के झरने करने लगे कल-कल छल-छल, एनिकट पर चली चादर. देखें
मनोरम दृश्य की फोटो गैलेरी….

<p>CG News: मुख्यमंत्री विष्णु देव साय ने आज अपने निवास परिसर से मैदानी स्वास्थ्य अमले के लिए 151 वाहनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर विभिन्न जिलों के लिए रवाना किया। इस अवसर पर उन्होंने कहा कि इन वाहनों के माध्यम से बस्तर और सरगुजा क्षेत्र के सुदूर अंचलों में भी लोगों को समय पर प्रभावी उपचार मिल सकेगा। यह &#8216;स्वस्थ छत्तीसगढ़&#8217; की दिशा में एक सशक्त पहल सिद्ध होगी।</p>


CG News: CM साय ने मैदानी स्वास्थ्य अमले के लिए 151 नए वाहनों को दिखाई हरी झंडी, कही ये बात, देखें तस्वीरें


CG News: CM साय ने मैदानी स्वास्थ्य अमले के लिए 151 नए वाहनों को दिखाई हरी झंडी,
कही ये बात, देखें तस्वीरें

<p>jammu kashmir : कश्मीर की वुलर झील में एक बार फिर कमल खिले हैं। झील के लगभग तीन किलोमीटर क्षेत्र में कमल के फूल खिले नजर आ रहे हैं। </p>


jammu kashmir : 30 साल बाद वुलर झील में खिले कमल

<p>Sawan 2025: सावन का महीना न केवल शिव भक्ति से सराबोर होता है, बल्कि यह पारंपरिक पहनावे और सांस्कृतिक सौंदर्य का भी प्रतीक बन गया है। </p>


Sawan 2025: सावन में छाया पारंपरिक अंदाज़, ट्रेडिशनल साड़ियों और लाइट मेकअप का
बढ़ा क्रेज

<p>सावन माह में भोलेनाथ की जयकारों से मंदिर गुंजायमान हो रहे हैं। इन दिनों भक्त शिवलिंग पर जलाभिषेक करने के लिए उमड रहे हैं। </p>


सावन में शिवलिंग की महिमा से भक्त अभिभूत…देखें तस्वीरें

<p>इन दिनों बारिश से पहाडियों पर भी रौनक छाई हुई है। देशभर में हरियाली से आच्छादित पहाडियों के दृश्य लोगों को लुभा रहे हैं।</p>


सावन के मौसम में हरियाली से आच्छादित हुईं पहाडियां…देखें फोटो

<p>जैश-ए-मोहम्मद (JeM) का सरगना और संयुक्त राष्ट्र द्वारा घोषित आतंकी मसूद अज़हर हाल ही में पाकिस्तान के कब्जे वाले कश्मीर यानी गिलगित-बाल्टिस्तान में देखा गया है।</p>


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PoK में दिखा जैश-ए-मोहम्मद का सरगना, नए ठिकाने की तलाश में मसूद अजहर

<p>ब्रिटेन का एडवांस फाइटर जेट F-35 पिछले एक महीने से ज्यादा समय से केरल की राजधानी तिरुवनंतपुरम अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे पर खड़ा है। यह वही लड़ाकू विमान है जो HMS Prince of Wales नामक ब्रिटिश युद्धपोत के साथ भारत और ब्रिटेन की संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास के लिए अरब सागर में आया था।</p>


f-35-mp4

इस तारीख को उड़ेगा 1 महीने से खड़ा F-35 विमान, पार्किंग फीस सुनकर चौंक जाएंगे

<p>जानकारी के अनुसार भीड़ में धक्का-मुक्की और दबाव के कारण उनके सीने में चोट लग गई. जिसके बाद उन्होंने सीने में दर्द की शिकायत की</p>


अचानक उठा सीने में तेज दर्द फिर… प्रशांत किशोर की बिगड़ी तबीयत

<p>मौसम विभाग ने लोगों से सतर्क रहने और अनावश्यक यात्रा न करने की अपील की है।</p>


राजस्थान-उत्तराखंड-केरल समेत 15 राज्यों में भारी बारिश.. अगले 3 दिन भारी बारिश
का अलर्ट

<p>Bisalpur dam बांध फिर छलके.. इससे पहले जानिए बांध का हर पहलू ! VIDEO</p>


Bisalpur dam बांध फिर छलके.. इससे पहले जानिए बांध का हर पहलू ! VIDEO

<p>योगी ने कहा कि मुहर्रम का हर जुलूस उत्पात, आगजनी और तोड़फोड़ का कारण बनता था। बहन-बेटियां सड़कों पर नहीं निकल पाती थीं। उस समय कोई नहीं बोलता था, लेकिन दूसरी तरफ आपने इस बात को देखा होगा कि इस वक्त कांवड़ यात्रा चल रही है। इस यात्रा में श्रमिक वर्ग से उच्च वर्ग तक के लोग जुड़े हैं, जो एकता का अद्भुत संगम है, कोई भेदभाव नहीं है।</p>


‘लातों के भूत, बातों से नहीं मानेंगे’, सावन में किसके लिए बोल गए सीएम योगी
आदित्यनाथ

<p>छत्तीसगढ़ में 3200 करोड़ के शराब घोटाला केस में पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री व कांग्रेस के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव भूपेश बघेल के बेटे चैतन्य बघेल को ED ने किया गिरफ्तार। कांग्रेसियों ने रायपुर में ईडी दफ्तर के सामने धरना-प्रदर्शन किया।</p>


पूर्व सीएम भूपेश बघेल ED की कार्रवाई पर बोले- आज एक पर्ची आई.., सरदार पटेल के पास भी ऐसी ही पर्ची आई थी

पूर्व सीएम भूपेश बघेल ED की कार्रवाई पर बोले- आज एक पर्ची आई.., सरदार पटेल के
पास भी ऐसी ही पर्ची आई थी

उत्तर प्रदेश के गन हाउस संचालक के तीन और सदस्य गिरफ्तार

<p>छोटीसादड़ी. छोटीसादड़ी पुलिस व एजीटीएफ की ओर से गत दिनों अवैध हथियार व कारतूस खरीद-फरोख्त के मामले में उत्तर प्रदेश में दबिश दी। जहां कुख्यात अंकल गिरोह को हथियार उपलब्ध कराने के तीन और आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया है।थाना प्रभारी प्रवीणसिंह ने बताया कि 28 जून को पुलिस ने राकेश पुत्र कचरूलाल राठौर निवासी मालपुरा [&hellip;]</p>


परसोरिया के सामुदायिक भवन के असामाजिक तत्वों ने तोड़े कांच, फैली गंदगी

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Video: परसोरिया के सामुदायिक भवन के असामाजिक तत्वों ने तोड़े कांच, फैली गंदगी

सागर बुंदेलखंड मेडिकल कॉलेज में पार्किंग में हो रही वसूली, तीमारदारों से कर रहे

<p>सागर बुंदेलखंड मेडिकल कॉलेज में पार्किंग में हो रही वसूली, तीमारदारों से कर रहे</p>


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सागर बुंदेलखंड मेडिकल कॉलेज के पार्किंग में हो रही वसूली, तीमारदारों से कर रहे
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<p>Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged liquor scam. Earlier this morning, the ED conducted a raid at the former CM&#8217;s residence in Bhilai, information which Bhupesh Baghel himself shared via a tweet.</p>



<p>According to sources, the ED team has taken Chaitanya Baghel into custody for questioning. The ED&#8217;s action has heated up the state&#8217;s political climate. Congress workers attempted to stop the ED vehicle. However, it is noteworthy that the ED had previously questioned Chaitanya Baghel.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Documents Recovered During the Raid</h2>



<p>On Friday morning, the ED launched an operation against former CM Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel in Raipur concerning the liquor scam. Raids were conducted at several locations, including Bhupesh Baghel&#8217;s residence. During the raids, the ED seized crucial documents related to the alleged scam and questioned Chaitanya Baghel. According to ED sources, Chaitanya Baghel&#8217;s arrest was deemed necessary due to a lack of satisfactory responses during questioning.</p>



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<p>BJP MLA Rakesh Sen, commenting on Bhupesh Baghel&#8217;s accusations regarding the ED raid, stated that the opposition did not participate in discussions on any issue during the four-day monsoon session, opting for walkouts each day. He highlighted the perceived weakness of the opposition in Chhattisgarh and questioned their avoidance of discussions on issues like the Adani matter, urging cooperation with the ED and discouraging accusations against the government.</p>



<p>He questioned why the ED did not raid the homes of Umesh Patel or Charandas Mahant, suggesting that the ED&#8217;s focus on Bhupesh Baghel&#8217;s residence indicated his alleged involvement in the scam. He further asserted that investigative agencies typically target those implicated in wrongdoing, noting that officials associated with Baghel are currently imprisoned. He concluded that Baghel&#8217;s actions are now resulting in consequences, coinciding with his son&#8217;s birthday.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Morning Raid</h2>



<p>Early Friday morning, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team conducted a raid at Bhupesh Baghel&#8217;s private residence in Bhilai. Bhupesh Baghel himself posted about the raid on the social media platform X, stating, “ED has arrived. Today is the last day of the assembly session. The issue of trees being cut in Tamanar for Adani was to be raised today. &#8216;Saheb&#8217; has sent the ED to my Bhilai residence.” Despite the raid, Bhupesh Baghel proceeded to attend the assembly session.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that the Chhattisgarh liquor scam has escalated from ₹2100 crore to ₹3200 crore, with agencies continuing their investigation. On Tuesday, the ED team conducted raids at the Bhilai residence, hotel, and other locations of hotel businessman Vijay Agrawal.</p>


Former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya arrested (Photo source: IANS)

<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya arrested (Photo source: IANS)" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Logo-Banner-with-text-7-2.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya arrested (Photo source: IANS)</p>


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<p>Enforcement Directorate Arrests Chaitanya Baghel: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged liquor scam.</p>


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<p><strong>Land for Job Scam:</strong> Lalu Prasad Yadav, the chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and former Chief Minister of Bihar, has suffered a major setback from the Supreme Court (SC) in the alleged ‘land for job’ scam. On Friday, 18 July 2025, the Supreme Court refused to consider Yadav’s petition seeking a stay on the ongoing proceedings in the lower court and the quashing of the FIR and chargesheet in this case. This case relates to the alleged acquisition of land in exchange for jobs during his tenure as Railway Minister (2004-2009).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Supreme Court&#8217;s Decision</h2>



<p>The bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed Yadav’s petition, stating that the proceedings in the lower court will continue. However, the court exempted him from personally appearing in the lower court. The Supreme Court requested the Delhi High Court to expedite the hearing on Yadav’s petition to quash the FIR in this case. The court stated in its order, “The personal appearance of the petitioner (Lalu Prasad Yadav) is excused. We request the High Court to expedite the hearing.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delhi High Court&#8217;s Stance</h2>



<p>Earlier, on 29 May 2025, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Yadav’s plea to stay the ongoing proceedings in the lower court. However, the High Court had issued a notice for hearing on his petition to quash the FIR and chargesheet, with the next hearing scheduled for 12 August 2025. Yadav approached the Supreme Court to challenge this interim order.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Case About?</h2>



<p>The ‘land for job’ scam is related to the alleged acquisition of land in exchange for railway jobs during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister. The CBI launched an investigation against Yadav and his family in this case. This Supreme Court decision is likely to accelerate the legal proceedings against Lalu Prasad Yadav.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Awaiting the Delhi High Court&#8217;s Next Hearing</h2>



<p>The hearing scheduled for 12 August in the Delhi High Court will now be crucial, where Yadav’s plea to quash the FIR and chargesheet will be considered. Until then, the proceedings in the lower court will continue uninterrupted.</p>


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<p>Supreme Court Rejects Lalu Yadav&#8217;s Plea: The Supreme Court has refused to hear Lalu Prasad Yadav&#8217;s plea in the &#8220;land for job&#8221; scam. This case pertains to alleged land acquisition in exchange for jobs during his tenure as Railway Minister (2004-2009).</p>


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<p>Monsoon Havoc in UP: Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rainfall in the southern parts of the state has completely disrupted life in several districts. </p>



<p>Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on Wednesday and Thursday inundated rivers, drains, and cities. The situation deteriorated so severely that seven people died in various incidents. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in Bundelkhand and several districts of southern UP on Friday. </p>



<p>A red alert has been issued for Prayagraj, Banda, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Mahoba. Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued for other districts such as Kanpur, Agra, and Mathura.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prayagraj: Four Deaths, Boats Submerged, Strong Currents in Ganga-Yamuna</h2>



<p>Prayagraj recorded 91 mm of rainfall on Thursday. Waterlogging in various parts of the city stranded people for hours. </p>



<p>The water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers continued to fluctuate. Several boats capsized and were swept away by the strong currents of the Ganga, causing significant losses to boatmen. Four people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the district.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deaths also Reported in Banda and Kanpur</h2>



<p>Two people died in Banda, and one in Kanpur. Most of these deaths were caused by electrocution, collapsing walls, and drowning. Power supply was also affected in these districts, with blackouts in many areas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mirzapur: Hill Streams Overflow, Villages Cut Off</h2>



<p>Two days of continuous heavy rainfall in Mirzapur has severely affected daily life. 240 mm of rain was recorded in Chunar on Thursday. </p>



<p>The heavy rain caused hill streams and rivers to overflow, necessitating the opening of sluice gates. Waterlogging in underpasses stranded vehicles. Many villages have been cut off from road access.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saharanpur: Water from Hills, Traffic Halted</h2>



<p>Torrential rain in the Shivalik hills of Saharanpur district caused a sudden surge in several rivers. Crossing the bridges over rivers and streams in Shakambari, Badshahi, Shafipur, Khuwaspur, and Shahpur Gada became difficult. Several routes were temporarily closed as a safety precaution.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chitrakoot: Mandakini River Above Danger Mark</h2>



<p>Chitrakoot received 105 mm of rainfall on Thursday, leading to flood-like conditions. By 5 pm, the Mandakini river was flowing two metres above the danger mark. The administration has advised people in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and move to safer locations.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Serious Situation in Other Districts</h2>



<p>Prayagraj recorded 209 mm, Jaunpur 142 mm, Sonbhadra 100 mm, and Varanasi 92.2 mm of rainfall. Movement on roads was affected in these districts due to waterlogging. Schools were closed as a precaution, and rescue teams were deployed in some areas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AMU to Give Advance Warning of Lightning Strikes</h2>



<p>In some positive news, equipment installed in the Geography Department of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) can now predict lightning strikes six hours in advance. This equipment was installed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It monitors cloud activity via transmitters and sensors and sends data to ISRO. This system is capable of issuing alerts for districts within a 300-kilometre radius.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Administration on Alert, Relief and Rescue Operations Underway</h2>



<p>The state government and district administrations have put disaster management teams on high alert in all districts. SDRF, NDRF, and local police are engaged in relief operations. People are being evacuated using boats and tractors in some areas. The Chief Minister&#8217;s Office has instructed all District Magistrates to monitor the situation and take prompt action.</p>


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<p><strong>Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash:</strong> Following the Ahmedabad plane crash, US media and officials are scrambling to defend Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer implicated in the incident. They are attempting to pre-empt the finding of any criminal cause in the accident. In a recent report, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, citing sources close to US aviation experts, published a story claiming that the preliminary investigation report indicates the cockpit voice recorder captured the junior pilot questioning who had cut off the fuel switch. However, no evidence has been presented to identify who actually switched it off.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Media Statement Deemed Irresponsible</h2>



<p>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), India&#8217;s investigating agency, labelled the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> report as irresponsible, stating that it represents a premature attempt to reach a conclusion. The Indian agency is currently meticulously investigating all possible aspects of the accident, including technical malfunctions, design flaws, and the pilots&#8217; mental state, and has not yet reached any conclusions. Previously, the US investigating agency had hastily issued a statement denying any malfunction in the Boeing aircraft&#8217;s fuel switch without conducting a proper investigation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pilots&#8217; Federation Condemns US Media</h2>



<p>While no official statement has yet been released by Boeing, Air India, or India&#8217;s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain C.S. Randhawa, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, has issued a statement strongly condemning the US media report. Randhawa stated that the US media report is entirely inaccurate and that the AAIB report makes no such mention. He accused them of preemptively assigning blame to the pilots without having read the report.</p>



<p>The pilots involved in the accident were Captain Sumit Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder. Captain Sabharwal had 15,638 hours of flight experience, and First Officer Kunder had 3,403 hours. Last week, India&#8217;s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report indicating a state of confusion in the cockpit immediately before the accident. This report raised further questions about the position of the engine fuel cut-off switch.</p>


<p>The Wall Street Journal, in its latest report, has attempted to characterise the Ahmedabad aircraft accident as a criminal conspiracy. The Indian investigative agency, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, has termed the American media report irresponsible.</p>


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<p>The use of pre-approved loan amounts, or credit lines, within the UPI Wallet will now be restricted solely to the purpose for which the bank approved the loan. This new rule will come into effect from 31 August 2025. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a circular in this regard.</p>



<p>According to the new circular, if a bank has provided a credit line facility on UPI to a user for a specific need, it must only be used to fulfil that need. NPCI has instructed all banks, payment companies, and UPI apps to implement these changes.</p>



<p>The facility to add credit lines on UPI was launched in April 2023, but the control and monitoring mechanisms were weak. It was often observed that customers did not use this loan for the purpose for which it was approved. This was impacting both the banking system and consumer protection. NPCI stated that new rules are being implemented to prevent the misuse of this facility. Many banks are offering credit lines of up to ₹200,000 on UPI.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What are the new rules?</h2>



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<li><strong>Correct Use of Loan:</strong> The loan must be used only for the purpose for which the bank approved it. For example, if someone has taken a loan for education, they will not be able to spend it elsewhere using UPI.</li>



<li><strong>Crucial Role of Banks:</strong> The bank will decide which transactions are approved and which are not. This decision will be made by the bank keeping in mind its policy and the purpose of the loan.</li>



<li><strong>Monitoring of all Transactions:</strong> If a customer uses the credit line for an incorrect purpose, the bank will be able to block it. This mechanism is considered the biggest advantage of this new system.</li>



<li><strong>Changes in Apps:</strong> All banks, UPI payment service providers, and app companies will have to add new codes to facilitate the use of interest-bearing credit lines.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Credit Line Facility?</h2>



<p>Previously, only savings accounts, wallets, or RuPay credit cards could be linked via UPI, but later the credit line facility was also added. This is a type of loan that is pre-approved by banks for their customers. Similar to a credit card, a certain amount is set for the customer to spend. However, instead of receiving the entire loan amount, the customer can use the money little by little via UPI as needed. If the user does not have funds in their savings account or UPI wallet, they can use this loan amount for payments as needed. Interest is charged by the bank not on the entire loan amount, but only on the amount spent.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Link a Credit Line Account?</h2>



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<li>Banks provide the credit line facility only to customers with a good credit score.</li>



<li>First, download the UPI app from the Play Store. Complete the registration process and select the credit line as an option.</li>



<li>Select your issuer bank&#8217;s name from the drop-down menu. Once the mobile number is updated with the issuer bank, the masked (masked: credit line) will appear on the screen.</li>



<li>Select the credit line account you wish to link and confirm. Then generate the UPI PIN.</li>



<li>The loan repayment terms depend on the issuing bank.</li>
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<p>According to the new circular, if a bank has provided a UPI credit line facility to a user for a specific need, then it must only be used to fulfil that need. The new rule will come into effect from 31 August.</p>


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<p><strong>Amrit Bharat Trains</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Motihari on Friday, ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. PM Modi presented the state with projects worth approximately ₹7000 crore. From Motihari, PM Modi also flagged off four Amrit Bharat trains online. These trains will operate on the Patna-New Delhi, Motihari-Anand Vihar, Darbhanga-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow), and Bhagalpur-Gomtinagar (Lucknow) routes. This will benefit ordinary rail passengers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Patna to New Delhi Train</h2>



<p>According to the railway authorities, the Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express train will depart from Patna&#8217;s Rajendra Nagar at 11:45 AM and arrive in New Delhi the next morning. This train will stop at Patna Junction, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Subedarganj, Govindpuri, and Ghaziabad stations en route to New Delhi. The train will have a stoppage of 5 to 10 minutes at these railway stations. The train will reach Ara station at 1:15 PM, Buxar at 2:10 PM, DDU at 3:40 PM, Subedarganj at 6:15 PM, Govindpuri railway station at 8:50 PM, and Ghaziabad railway station at 2:40 AM.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bhagalpur to Lucknow Train</h2>



<p>A new Amrit Bharat Express train will run between Bhagalpur in Bihar and Gomtinagar railway station in Lucknow. The Bhagalpur-Gomtinagar 13435/13436 Amrit Bharat Express will be a weekly train. This train will depart from Bhagalpur railway station at 11:45 AM and reach Gomtinagar railway station at 8:30 AM the next day. This train will travel from Bhagalpur via Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Kiul, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Tillaya, Manpur, Gaya, Dehri-on-Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ayodhyadham, Ayodhya Cantt, before reaching Gomti Nagar railway station.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Darbhanga to Gomtinagar New Amrit Bharat Express</h2>



<p>A new Amrit Bharat Express train will also run from Darbhanga in Bihar to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. This train will run from Darbhanga to Gomtinagar railway station in Lucknow. This train will depart from Darbhanga at 11:45 AM and reach Gomtinagar station at 4:05 AM the next day. After departing from Darbhanga, this train will travel via Kamtaul, Janakpur, Sitamarhi, Bargania, Ghorasahan, Raxaul, Sikta, Harinagar, Bagaha, Paniyawa, Kaptalganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Mankapur, and Ayodhya before reaching Gomtinagar railway station.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Train from Motihari to Anand Vihar</h2>



<p>An Amrit Bharat Express train will also run from Bapudham Motihari to Anand Vihar. This train will depart from Motihari at 11:45 AM. It will then stop at Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Harinagar, Bagaha, Siswa Bazar, Kaptaan Ganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Mankapur, Gonda, Lucknow, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ghaziabad stations before reaching Anand Vihar at 10 AM the next day.</p>


<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Amrit Bharat train" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amrit-Bharat-train.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Representative image of Amrit Bharat Train. Photo – Railway social media page.</p>


<p>Prime Minister Modi gifted Bihar four new Amrit Bharat trains on Friday. This will make travel from Bihar to Delhi and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh easier.</p>


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<p>Many students in India are unable to fulfil their dream of studying at foreign universities due to high costs. Now, they will be able to do so at a lower cost while remaining in the country. This is becoming possible with the new National Education Policy. Southampton University (UK) inaugurated its first such campus in Gurugram on Wednesday. This is being considered a milestone in India&#8217;s higher education landscape.</p>



<p>Southampton University will offer degrees in computing, law, business, etc. It is expected that 5,500 students will enrol annually. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), campuses of 15 foreign universities may be established in India by 2027. It is estimated that tuition fees here will be 25-40% lower than at their US campuses.</p>



<p>Under the new UGC regulations, the top 500 global institutions will be allowed to establish fully autonomous campuses in India, with their own admission criteria, fee structure, and degree accreditation. This will provide Indians with world-class education at a lower cost. It is estimated that an Indian student going abroad spends an average of $60,000 on education.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Universities Coming to India</h2>



<p>1- Illinois Institute of Technology (USA) will open its campus in Mumbai by 2026, offering STEM and business programs. This will be the first US university to do so.<br>2- Liverpool University, Aberdeen, and York (UK), and the University of Western Australia have received letters of intent to open their campuses by the end of 2026.<br>3- Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy) is opening its campus in Mumbai, offering degrees in fashion, product, and visual design at 25-30% less cost than its European campuses.<br>4- The University of Chicago and the University of Utah (USA) are opening campuses in Bengaluru. The University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University (both USA) will also establish campuses in India.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reasons for Coming to India</h2>



<ol>
<li><strong>Policy Uncertainty:</strong> Strict visa policies and political tensions during the administration of US President Donald Trump led to a decrease in enrolments. Students are hesitant to go to the US.</li>



<li><strong>Diversifying Revenue:</strong> Diversifying revenue streams amidst increasing competition, achieving financial stability along with expanding brand presence.</li>



<li><strong>Geopolitical Balancing:</strong> In an increasingly multipolar world, re-orienting its international strategy while avoiding regional disruptions.</li>
</ol>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India: A Large Market</h2>



<p>More than 50% of the population is under 30 years of age<br>Higher education is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2030<br>Currently, only 30% of college-age youth are enrolled<br>More than 1.3 million went abroad for studies in 2024.<br>More than 65% of those going abroad went to the US and Canada.</p>


<p>Under the new National Education Policy (NEP), the University of Southampton (UK) has opened its first campus in Gurugram. This will enable Indian students to study at a foreign university at a lower cost. This is a significant step in India&#8217;s higher education landscape and will provide new opportunities for students.</p>


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<p><strong>Swachhata Award 2024:</strong> Madhya Pradesh continues its dominance in the field of cleanliness across India. Indore, the economic capital of MP, has once again secured the first position in the Super Swachh League. Indore has maintained its top position for the eighth time in the field of cleanliness. The city was placed in the category of over 1 million population. Minister for Urban Administration Kailash Vijayvargiya and Mayor Bhargav received the award from the President. Cities that were in the top 3 between 2021 and 2023 were included in the Super Swachh League.</p>



<p>In the Super Swachh City League category, Ujjain received an award for cities with a population between 300,000 and 1 million. Similarly, Dewas has won the first national prize in the category of cities with a population between 50,000 and 300,000.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Celebratory Atmosphere</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=1024,683" alt="Swachhata Award 2024" class="wp-image-19784071" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dewas.png?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dewas ranked first nationally in the category of cities with a population between 50,000 and 300,000 (Photo Source- Patrika Input)</figcaption></figure>



<p>President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prizes to Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Mayor Geeta Agrawal, and Commissioner Rajnish Kasera, honouring the city. Budhni received an award in the fifth category for cities with a population of less than 20,000. Furthermore, Sagar received a national ranking of 10th and a state ranking of 11th in the cleanliness survey.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">President Presents Awards</h2>



<p>The award ceremony is being held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu is personally presenting these awards.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Know Which City Received Awards in Which Category</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="675" height="909" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/samman.jpg?w=640" alt="Swachhata Award 2024" class="wp-image-19784078" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/samman.jpg 675w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/samman.jpg?resize=223,300 223w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">List of cities that received rankings in the cleanliness drive (Photo Source- Patrika Input)</figcaption></figure>



<p>-Super Swachh League Category: Indore, Ujjain and Budhni<br>-President&#8217;s Award: Bhopal, Dewas and Shahganj<br>-Special Category (Ganga City): Jabalpur<br>-State-level Award: Gwalior</p>


<p>Swachhata Award 2024: Madhya Pradesh continues its dominance in the field of cleanliness across India. Indore, the economic capital of MP, has once again secured the first position in the Super Swachh League.</p>


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