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Inter-State Gang, 'Selling' Girls For Rs 1.5 Lakhs, Busted In Lucknow; 3 Arrested

According to the police, the gang specifically targeted vulnerable girls, including those who had lost their parents or belonged to financially weak families.

Tata plucks Chinese Chery to spice up future play

"Lucky You're In Kerala": Court To Kumbh Fame Monalisa, Husband Over 'Threat'

Monalisa married Farmaan Khan in Kerala earlier this year.

'Ab sab chuk jayega': The IPL dream that will free Mukul Choudhary's family from debt

After a breakthrough IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants, Mukul Choudhary is set to fulfil a dream far bigger than cricket: helping his family clear a long-standing bank loan. From overnight bus journeys between Gurugram and Bharatpur to years of living in rented homes, the youngster's rise has been built on sacrifice, hard work and unwavering family support. Now, armed with lessons from Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, Mukul believes the IPL has changed his life and opened the road to bigger ambitions.

Wife loses mobile number after husband's 'bogus complaint', Allahabad HC slams cyber cell

The Allahabad High Court has taken a firm stance against the Cyber Cell in Lucknow, chastising them for their automated decision to suspend a woman's mobile number amidst a marital dispute. The judges criticized the lack of thoughtful consideration in the authorities' approach, viewing it as a misuse of state resources.

'Do the maths': PV Sindhu's playful 'lucky charm' post after RCB's IPL final win

Rs 7 Lakh In Cash, Still Wanted Car: Lucknow Influencer Hangs Self After 'Dowry Harassment'

The victim's family has alleged that her husband demanded a car and additional dowry, despite receiving Rs 7 lakh in cash during their marriage.

Off Saudi death row, 2 decades and Rs 34 crore later. A lucky Kerala man's story

Off Saudi death row, 2 decades and Rs 34 crore later. A lucky Kerala man's story

'Gave Rs 7 Lakh Dowry, They Wanted Car Too': Lucknow Influencer Found Dead

Mansi, a resident of Kanpur, had married Rajput in 2024

Air passenger traffic drops in April

New Delhi: Domestic air traffic declined 4.2 per cent to little over 1.38 crore in April compared to March amid multiple headwinds, including relatively softer travel demand.The latest data from aviation watchdog DGCA showed that carriers flew more than 1.38 crore passengers in April, 3.47 per cent lower than over 1.43 crore passengers carried in April last year.Also Read: Delhi airport, SpiceJet issue travel advisory: Bad weather likely to affect flight operationsThe decline is 4.2 per cent compared to the traffic of 1.44 crore passengers recorded in March."Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January - April 2026 were 575.49 lakhs as against 575.13 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year thereby registering an annual growth of 0.06 per cent and monthly growth of -3.47 per cent," DGCA said in its report for the month of April.Airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including rising operational costs due to higher fuel prices and relatively slower demand.Amid the challenging scenario, carriers have also temporarily trimmed their network.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data showed that IndiGo's market share rose to 65 per cent in April from 63.3 per cent in March while that of Air India Group fell to 24.7 per cent from 26.2 per cent.The market share of Akasa Air inched up to 5.8 per cent last from 5.4 per cent in March and that of SpiceJet declined to 3.4 per cent from 3.8 per cent during the same period.Also Read: India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 1.4 pc to 1,677.4 lakh in FY26: ReportIn April, state-owned Alliance Air's share shrunk to 0.3 per cent from 0.6 per cent in March.A total of 3,266 passenger-related complaints were received by scheduled domestic airlines in April and the number of complaints per 10,000 passengers carried for the month stood at 2.36, as per DGCA.In terms of On-Time Performance (OTP) in April, IndiGo topped the list at 88.5 per cent, followed by Air India Group (82.4 per cent), Akasa Air (81.4 per cent), Alliance Air (71.2 per cent) and SpiceJet (31.2 per cent).OTP is computed for ten major airports -- Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Guwahati and Lucknow.Last month, around 1.12 per cent of the flights were delayed by more than two hours.According to DGCA data, over 1.35 lakh passengers were affected by flight delays and airlines shelled out little over Rs 2.41 crore towards facilitation whereas 77,065 passengers were impacted by flight cancellations and in this regard, carriers paid Rs 2.04 crore towards compensation and facilities.A total of 641 passengers were denied boarding and the airlines shelled out Rs 57.65 lakh for compensation and facilities.

Two brothers die in lightning strike while trekking to world’s highest Shiva temple

Tragedy struck on the Chandrashila trek route near Tungnath. Two brothers from Lucknow were killed by a lightning strike. Their companions survived the severe weather. Rescue teams worked through difficult terrain to recover the bodies. The incident highlights the dangers of high-altitude trekking during bad weather.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Naval memorial Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow

Built on two acres near Ekana Cricket Stadium, the vatika is dedicated to the valour, indomitable courage and modern technical proficiency of India’s maritime borders.

India confined Pakistan navy to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh revealed the Indian Navy's decisive role in Operation Sindoor, keeping Pakistan's navy confined to ports. Speaking at the Lucknow naval museum inauguration, he highlighted the operation's success following the Pahalgam terror attack. Singh also lauded India's growing defence manufacturing and export capabilities.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India-US trade deal is '99% done' and will be signed within weeks ‘Could not be luckier’

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says only 1% of the India-US interim trade deal remains, with signing expected in weeks. Both nations are deepening ties in AI, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals.

Portion of platform shed collapses at Lucknow station, three injured

Sources said renovation and concourse construction work was underway at the station and portions of the platform number five shed had already been dismantled. The collapsed section was also slated for removal

How Pant’s Rs 27 crore LSG move turned into an IPL disaster in just two seasons

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after two disappointing IPL seasons. Bought for a record Rs 27 crore, Pant's tenure saw LSG finish bottom in IPL 2026, extending their playoff drought. His individual form also struggled to justify the hefty price tag, impacting his national team prospects.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, a decision accepted immediately by the franchise. Pant himself initiated the request to be relieved of his leadership duties. The franchise expressed gratitude for his contributions and is now focused on rebuilding. This comes after Pant's record-breaking Rs 27 crore move to LSG.

16-year-old student found hanging in Lucknow hostel; suicide note found

A 16-year-old student was found dead in a Lucknow hostel, with police investigating after her family allegedly tried to move the body for cremation without informing authorities. A note reading “I quit” was found in her room, considered a potential suicide note. The post-mortem and forensic reports are awaited.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads IPL Purple Cap race

The race for the IPL 2026 Purple Cap has entered its final stretch with just two matches left in the tournament, including the final on May 31. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already secured a place in the title clash after beating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals on Friday will decide the second finalist.RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently leads the Purple Cap standings with 26 wickets from 15 matches. Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is level on wickets, making the playoff games crucial in deciding the top wicket-taker of the season.Catch IPL 2026 Live Action hereThis IPL season has largely belonged to the bowlers despite several high-scoring matches. Experienced pacers have dominated in crunch moments, while teams have also relied heavily on wrist spinners and death-over specialists to control scoring in pressure situations. Bowlers like Bhuvneshwar, Rabada and Jofra Archer have consistently delivered breakthroughs in the powerplay and at the death, keeping the Purple Cap race alive deep into the playoffs.RCB’s bowling attack has played a major role in the team reaching the final. Bhuvneshwar’s control with the new ball and support from Josh Hazelwood, Jacob Duffy and Rasikh Salam helped RCB dismantle Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and book a direct place in the final.Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals’ hopes in Qualifier 2 will once again rest on Archer, while Gujarat Titans will depend on Rabada and Rashid Khan to keep their title hopes alive.Here are the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2026 ahead of Qualifier 2:RankPlayerTeamWickets1Bhuvneshwar KumarRoyal Challengers Bengaluru262Kagiso RabadaGujarat Titans263Jofra ArcherRajasthan Royals214Anshul KambojChennai Super Kings215Rashid KhanGujarat Titans196Eshan MalingaSunrisers Hyderabad197Kartik TyagiKolkata Knight Riders188Mohammed SirajGujarat Titans179Prince YadavLucknow Super Giants1610Rasikh SalamRoyal Challengers Bengaluru16With Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals still in contention for a place in the final, the Purple Cap race could see another shift before the IPL 2026 season concludes on May 31.

Two killed, 35 injured as sleeper bus rams truck on Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Two people were killed and 35 passengers injured after a sleeper bus rammed into a truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway