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Kanpur businessman Piyush Jain, accused of stashing Rs 257 cr in cash and 25-kg of gold, gets bail

India | Sep 01, 2022, 04:21 PM IST

Jain was arrested in December after raids at his residence in Kanpur and residence and factory in Kannauj by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) led to the recovery of about Rs 257 crore in cash, 25 kg of gold and 250 kg of silver.

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Kanpur: Prohibitory orders under section 144 imposed in wake of COVID-19, exams, festivities

India | Aug 21, 2022, 07:51 AM IST

Kanpur had witnessed violence in June this year during protests against objectionable statements made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma against the Prophet.

Ahmed asked for leave from August 4 to 6.

Government employee asks for 3-days off in leave application to bring upset wife home

Trending | Aug 04, 2022, 08:40 PM IST

Government employee named Shamshad Ahmed from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh asked for a three-day leave to higher officials to resolve issues and bring her back home. Check it out here.

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Kanpur: Hindu boy recites 'Kalma' at home; says 'school teaches it everyday'; probe ordered

India | Aug 01, 2022, 01:54 PM IST

Kanpur: The school management, in their clarification, said prayers of all four religions were recited at the school during the morning assembly to boost the "Sarva Dharma Samman" ideology.

Police Commissioners of Lucknow, Kanpur removed; 5 other IPS officers transferred

India | Aug 01, 2022, 11:00 AM IST

Police Commissioners of both Lucknow and Kanpur have been put on the waiting list by Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh.

Muharram 2022: No Paiki procession in Kanpur this year in wake of June 3 violence

India | Jul 28, 2022, 08:29 AM IST

Muharram 2022: The Paiki procession was supposed to resume this year after it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind moves Supreme Court against UP govt's demolition drive

India | Jun 13, 2022, 09:33 PM IST

The Muslim body in its fresh application also seeks to issue directions to the UP government to ensure that demolition exercise of any nature must be carried out strictly in accordance with applicable laws and only after due notice & opportunity of hearing given to each affected person.

Former Samajwadi Party (SP) city secretary Nizam Qureshi.

Kanpur violence: Ex-SP leader arrested over alleged involvement in connection with clashes

India | Jun 11, 2022, 10:02 PM IST

At least 40 people including some police personnel were injured in the incident. The rioters hurled petrol bombs and damaged public properties, including shops and vehicles in Kanpur last week.

At least 24 people were arrested and 800 people were booked

Kanpur violence: Authorities raze property of main accused's close aide

India | Jun 11, 2022, 06:24 PM IST

Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and order) Anand Prakash Tiwari said that the KDA has demolished a newly-constructed building owned by one Mohammad Ishtiyaq, who is said to be a close relative of prime accused Zafar Hayat Hashmi. The building was in the Swaroopnagar locality of Kanpur.

Section 144 imposed in Kanpur on Friday, flag march underway

News | Jun 10, 2022, 12:00 PM IST

Ahead of Friday prayers today, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Kanpur city, and section 144 has been imposed. The section of CrPC restricts the assembly of more than four persons.

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Kanpur violence: Section 144 imposed ahead of Friday prayers, security beefed up

India | Jun 10, 2022, 01:46 PM IST

Police urged the people not to take the law into their hands by reacting to rumors on social media having the potential to incite violence. Stern action will be taken against the rumor-mongers and those who try to disturb the law and order.

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Kanpur violence: Mastermind Hayat Zafar Hashmi received foreign funding

India | Jun 09, 2022, 11:48 AM IST

The violence broke out in Beconganj and adjoining areas of Kanpur on June 3 when some people tried to stage a protest and asked locals to close their business establishments over remarks made by BJP leader Nupur Sharma.

Opinion | Clerics like Kanpur Qazi must refrain from making provocative remarks

India | Jun 08, 2022, 06:13 PM IST

By alleging that only Muslims are being targeted by police, the Qazi is himself becoming prosecutor and judge. The violence that took place in Kanpur on June 3 was not an isolated incident. The President and Prime Minister were in the city, and a conspiracy was hatched to foment violence.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 7, 2022

India | Jun 07, 2022, 11:08 PM IST

Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise.

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Kanpur violence: BJP leader, 12 more held in connection with clashes

India | Jun 07, 2022, 11:05 PM IST

Violence had erupted in parts of Kanpur after Friday prayers as members of two communities indulged in brick-batting and hurled bombs over attempts to shut shops in protest against "insulting" comments on Prophet Mohammed by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV debate.

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