RTI Act: 20 Years from Dawn to Weakening Amendments

The Right to Information Act, introduced in 2005, faces re-examination in the Economic Survey 2025-26. Congress calls proposed changes a 'murder' of the law after years of amendments that activists say have weakened its democratic accountability.

Gurgaon Man's Suicide Note Blames Wife, Friend

A 55-year-old school owner in Gurgaon died by suicide using an unlicensed pistol. Police recovered a note blaming his wife and her friend for mental harassment over property disputes.

SP Alleges BJP Voter List Fraud in UP via Form-7

Samajwadi Party alleges BJP is misusing Form-7 to delete minority voters from electoral rolls in UP's Special Intensive Revision, citing specific cases and demanding ECI action.

Pharma Owner Arrested in Lucknow Codeine Syrup Racket

Balrampur police arrested Varun Lath, proprietor of Shyam Pharma, for illegal sale of codeine-based cough syrup. The investigation has expanded to include multiple pharmacies suspected of manipulating sales records.

Court: Flying Kisses, Winks Are Sexual Harassment

A Chandigarh district court convicted a 62-year-old man for sexual harassment, ruling that obscene gestures like flying kisses and winking violate a woman's personal dignity under IPC Section 354A.

Congress Accuses BJP of Diluting MGNREGA in UP

AICC general secretary Avinash Pande alleges BJP is weakening MGNREGA, while Congress launches nationwide campaign to protect the employment guarantee law at Lucknow event.

FIR Filed in Sanskrit College Appointment Fraud, Accused Flee

Deoria police have registered an FIR against former and current managers and three teachers of Shri Sarwar Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya for alleged fraudulent appointments. The accused have reportedly fled their homes after the case was filed.

Congress Seeks Clarity on India-US Trade Pact Details

The Congress party has urged the Centre to disclose full terms of the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over market access, farmer interests, and alignment with Make in India after Trump's public announcement.

UPERC Questions UPPCL Over 10% Power Surcharge Hike

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has demanded justification from UPPCL for a 10% fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge in February, questioning expensive power purchases despite lower approved rates.

Lucknow Experts: Dog Shelters Don't Solve Incidents

Animal welfare representatives and legal experts in Lucknow argue that relocating community dogs to shelters fails to address root causes of incidents, citing exaggerated reports and preventable rabies.

Lucknow Police Arrests Four in Iron Rod Theft

Lucknow Police apprehended four individuals planning to sell 40 quintals of stolen iron rods. The accused, all from Sheikhpur village in Unnao, were intercepted before transporting the material to Sitapur district for sale.

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