Centre halts release of ZEE5’s ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series over concerns linked to public order

Lawrence Bishnoi web series banned: The Union government on Friday advised ZEE5 to withhold the release of its upcoming documentary series, ‘Lawrence of Punjab,’ centred on the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, citing concerns over public order. The show was slated to premiere on April 27. Reports claimed that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued the advisory to the entertainment company following inputs from the Punjab Police,…

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UP ATS nabs two ISI-linked operatives; in separate operation, Gujarat ATS unearths wider radical nexus

ISI operatives held: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting two operatives from Noida, who were allegedly linked to Pakistani gangsters and the Pakistan-led Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Both the accused, aged 20, have been identified as Hizbullah Ali Khan, a native of Baghpat, and Sameer Khan, hailing from Delhi’s Seemapuri.  Officials said that the duo was allegedly in direct contact with…

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Fresh gunfights in Manipur’s Ukhrul kill 3; clashes between communities turn deadly, situation escalates

Fresh violence Manipur: A total of three persons were killed and several others were injured on Friday after fresh gunfights erupted in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, adding to the already fragile tensions between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities of the state, the police said. As per initial reports, the first exchange of fire broke out in the early hours at Sinakeithei, a village belonging to the…

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Apple worker delivers premature baby at Bengaluru Foxconn’s washroom, kills it fearing social stigma; murder case registered

Bengaluru Foxconn baby killed: A chilling incident unfolded at a facility run by Foxconn in Bengaluru, as a 19-year-old employee delivered a baby in the office’s washroom, and killed him minutes after, the police reported on Friday. According to police, the accused woman is an operator at the facility located in the city’s Devanahalli, considered as an important assembler for Apple. As per initial reports, she allegedly gave…

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Lawyer jumps to death from 5th floor of Kanpur court; leaves behind suicide note underlining childhood trauma

Kanpur lawyer suicide: A 25-year-old man, who was a lawyer, allegedly jumped to death from the fifth floor of a courthouse in Kanpur on Thursday, the police said. The incident sent shockwaves though the legal fraternity, as well as the people residing in the area.  The man who took the extreme step has been identified as Priyanshu Srivastava. He reportedly shared a suicide note on WhatsApp, moments before…

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Female US tourist’s rape: Kodagu administration revokes license of homestay where foreign national was violated

US woman raped: The Karnataka government on Friday landed on a decisive move signalling zero tolerance towards crimes against women, as the Kodagu district administration cancelled  the license of a homestay in Kutta village, where a female US tourist was raped days ago. Officials said that the incident was reported on April 12 at the Devi Villa homestay, located under Ponnampet Taluk. The American female accused a staff…

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Punjab Police, Congress seek ban on ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series; express concerns over glorification of crime

Lawrence of Punjab row: ZEE5’s upcoming web series ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ has found itself at the centre of an intensified political row and pressure from law enforcement, as both Punjab Police and the Congress party have sought to ban it. The controversy has stemmed from concerns that the series glorifies notorious jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and risks tarnishing the cultural identity that Punjab holds.  Punjab Congress chief Amarinder…

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Mercury soars past 40°C in Kerala: IMD sounds orange alert, authorities suspend student activities amid scorching temperatures

Kerala heatwave news: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an orange alert for parts of Kerala, as the state has been reeling under an intense heatwave. The mercury has shot well above seasonal averages, and humidity has compounded the discomfort.  As per the weather body, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of districts such as Thrissur, Palakkad and Kollam on Thursday and April…

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UP Board Results 2026 declared: 52 lakh students of Class 10, 12 receive scores; check pass percentage here

UP Board Results 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) on Thursday announced the UP board results 2026 for students of grade 10 and 12, providing relief for more than 52 lakh students across the state. The results were declared at 4 pm, and revealed a strong overall performance. The Class 10 students logged a pass rate of 90.42%, while the pass percentage for the Intermediate (Class…

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Mirzapur road horror: 9 charred to death in multi-vehicle collision, 2 more lose lives due to crash

Mirzapur road accident: A total of 11 persons lost their lives in a devastating multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district late Wednesday night, the police said. As per police, a truck, a trailer and two cars were involved in the crash, which sparked a blaze. Nine occupants of a Bolero SUV were charred to death in the incident, including four kids. Meanwhile, the truck driver and the…

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