The village of Kintoor in Barabanki, India, is in mourning following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Residents, connected through historical ties to his predecessor Khomeini, protest and grieve as the West Asia conflict
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Kintoor village in Barabanki into mourning, highlighting its historical ties to his predecessor Khomeini through ancestral migration from India.
Kintoor village in Barabanki, UP, mourns Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, tracing lineage to 1834 Shia cleric Sayed Ahmad Musavi Hindi who migrated to Iran, shaping its destiny through Khomeini and Khamenei.
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran's first Supreme Leader, had grandfather Ahmad Hindi born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. His migration to Iran in 1830s influenced Khomeini's spiritual path and the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
A German man traveled to Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki with 16 family members for a full Hindu wedding with Indian scientist Rulan Verma, creating a cross-continental celebration that captivated locals and social media.
A pall of gloom descends upon Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki as residents mourn the death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, expressing shock and offering prayers for Indians in Iran.
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly burnt alive near a police station in Barabanki. Police have registered a murder case against four accused, including a named suspect, with allegations of sexual assault.
A wedding in Barabanki village ended abruptly after the groom was allegedly exposed as a former member of the transgender community, leading to the baraat returning without the bride.
Shoaib, alias Bobby, a close associate of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was shot dead in broad daylight in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. Police are investigating the incident.
Shoaib Kidwai, alias Bobby, a shooter linked to slain don Mukhtar Ansari, was fatally shot by motorcycle-borne assailants in Barabanki. Police suspect gang rivalry and have launched combing operations.
A Barabanki court sentenced three men to life imprisonment for a 2016 murder over a land dispute. One convict fled after conviction but was later arrested and produced in court.
A woman in Barabanki has filed a complaint alleging mental harassment, molestation, and abuse of power by a sub-inspector. She claims he visited her home under false pretenses and made inappropriate advances.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated that those dreaming of a Babri structure should abide by India's laws, asserting such a day will never come. He criticized opportunists and referenced historical Ayodhya events.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated in Barabanki that the Babri Masjid will not be reconstructed, emphasizing the permanence of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
A flower vendor was arrested in Barabanki for allegedly assaulting a man and forcibly washing his tilak outside Dewa Sharif Dargah. Police investigation is ongoing with CCTV footage collected.
A man was assaulted and forced to remove his tilak at a shrine in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, sparking outrage and raising concerns over religious intolerance in the region.
In a shocking incident, thieves stole ornaments and cash worth approximately Rs 25 lakh from a Shiva temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the theft, which has left the local community in distress.
A woman farmer union activist was found dead in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, with police suspecting she was killed by a heavy object. The body was discovered under suspicious circumstances, prompting an investigation.
A Barabanki court has awarded life imprisonment to a woman's parents and brother for murdering her lover in 2018, citing opposition to their relationship as the motive.
The Dewa Sharif dargah in Barabanki celebrated Basant Panchami with prayers, yellow offerings, and community interaction, highlighting the region's composite cultural traditions and Sufi teachings of unity.
A sleeper bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi overturned after falling into an underpass on the Lucknow-Ayodhya National Highway in Barabanki early Sunday, injuring at least 20 passengers. Dense fog is suspected as the cause.
A Delhi-bound double-decker bus overturned in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, injuring 12 passengers. The accident occurred on a highway, prompting a swift rescue operation.
Barabanki police register case against two teachers for allegedly driving assistant teacher Uma Verma to suicide through harassment after she received state recognition.
A woman teacher's body discovered inside the principal's room at a Barabanki government school. Police await post-mortem report, no FIR filed yet.
A government teacher was found hanging in a Barabanki school. Her family alleges workplace harassment, while colleagues say she battled long-term depression and illness.
A dispute over FASTag escalated into violence at the Bara Haidergarh toll plaza in Barabanki. Lawyers allegedly assaulted staff, damaged infrastructure, and occupied the plaza, stopping all fee collection.
A Rashtriya Lok Dal state secretary was critically wounded after being shot by his nephew in Barabanki. The incident occurred during a visit to his native village for a funeral.
A 25-year-old land dispute in Barabanki's Ramnagar turned violent, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old man and his elderly father who witnessed the attack. Police have arrested three accused.
As Iran faces its gravest crisis in years with widespread protests, we uncover the forgotten Indian connection of its revolutionary founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, to Barabanki, UP. Explore the history shaping today's turmoil.
A Barabanki sessions court sentences Usman to life imprisonment for murdering his sister Jamila Bano with an axe. The verdict came after a trial involving seven witnesses. Read the full details.