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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a stormy century for India in the final of Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026. He created history by completing a century in 55 balls against England. Vaibhav also broke the record of hitting most sixes in the tournament. Together with captain Ayush Mhatre, he has put India in a strong position, leading the team towards its sixth title.
Sasaram District Cyber Police has arrested Gajendra Tiwari, the main accused in online gaming fraud of Rs 40.11 lakh, from Bhojpur. Rahul Kumar Singh of Kachhwa police station area was duped by luring him to earn money from the game. The accused has been sent to judicial custody, and further investigation is underway.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday in Model Town, Jalandhar. Unidentified assailants fired about 13 bullets at him in his Thar vehicle. Seriously injured Oberoi was taken to the hospital, where he died during treatment. Police have started investigation and are scanning CCTV footage.
The wait for the announcement of new district presidents in Deoria, Siddharthnagar and Gorakhpur districts of BJP Gorakhpur region will end soon. The party leadership has intensified the churning of names, which has increased the turmoil in the organization. There are 67 contenders in Deoria, while the contest in Siddharthnagar is also interesting. The post of Gorakhpur Metropolitan President is vacant. There is a possibility of an announcement within the week, which will bring new energy among the workers.
Gorakhpur Police has arrested a woman, Parvati alias Muskaan, who defrauded a woman of Rs 7.46 lakh in the name of getting a government job in AIIMS. This woman, a resident of Deoria, was living on rent in Gorakhpur and two fraud cases were already registered against her. Police are now searching for his two other associates, Atul Sharma and Sajal Pandey, who had given fake appointment letters.
The 980 meter sixlane flyover being built at a cost of Rs 29.83 crore at Navadiya Jhaada in Bareilly is expected to be completed by June. This project was to be completed in January to increase the speed of vehicles on Lucknow-Delhi Highway and Nainital Road, but now it is claimed to be ready by June. Presently construction of the approach road on Nainital side is going on, due to which this 'black spot' will become a speed corridor.
A case of forcibly removing tilak from the forehead of a young man has come to light outside Deva Dargah. Harish Sharma had come to the Dargah with his Muslim neighbor, when a Prasad seller named Javed Warsi addressed him as Oye Pandit and abusing him, he washed his tilak with water. After the complaint, the police have taken the accused Javed into custody. Dargah Trust has called this incident unforgivable.
On the recommendation of the District Screening Committee, many employees of the Collectorate cadre in Bhagalpur have been promoted. Employees of various departments and block offices were honored at their new posts. Congratulating him, the administration said that this promotion is the result of his hard work and devotion, which will increase efficiency and dedication in the Collectorate.
The activism of political parties has increased amid the controversy over changing the name of a shop in Kotdwar. The police-administration was on alert regarding the proposed visit of Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad to Kotdwar, but he did not arrive, due to which the administration heaved a sigh of relief. The communal atmosphere is being affected by the movement of outsiders and social media posts, to stop which the police is increasing vigil on the border.
East Central Railway will run 285 special trains in view of the extra rush of passengers during Holi. These trains will operate between March 1 and 22, while a total of 1410 Holi special trains will run across the country. Chief Public Relations Officer said that more trains can be increased as per requirement. Passengers can get information from 139 or NTES app.