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India Today
15-07-2025
- India Today
Two national-level athletes among 4 arrested for robbing businessman in Kanpur
Two national-level athletes were among four young men arrested for robbing a businessman in Kanpur, after running out of money due to extravagant partying and unpaid bills. The group, struggling to afford rent and electricity for their shared flat, resorted to crime out of desperation, police to officials, the power supply to their apartment had already been cut off due to non-payment of bills. Faced with mounting financial stress, the group—led by one of the accused, Dinesh Yadav—hatched a plan to rob target was Sanket Tripathi, a businessman from Shivli, who arrived at Kanpur's Rawatpur station from Delhi on July 11. As he exited the station, he was approached by the accused, who were in a parked WagonR car. Pretending to be fellow travelers headed in the same direction, they offered him a lift. Believing their story, Tripathi got into the car, unaware that all four—three seated inside and one standing—were part of the gang. Once the car reached a deserted stretch near Kalyanpur, the men assaulted Tripathi and looted his cash, belongings, and even transferred Rs 15,000 via UPI from his phone. They then dumped him on the roadside and later filed a police complaint at Rawatpur station. With the help of surveillance teams and CCTV footage, police tracked down and arrested the four accused on those arrested are Utkarsh, a national-level hockey player, and Shreyansh Singh, a national-level handball player—both students pursuing a diploma at Kanpur University. Dinesh Yadav, the alleged mastermind, has a criminal history with multiple cases already registered against Kapil Dev Singh confirmed that the group lured the businessman into their vehicle under false pretences before executing the robbery.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A sculptor and an artist explore themes of identity, thought and form at Delhi exhibition
Paintings by Dr Amrit Kapoor Atmanaveshana , an exhibition showcasing the works of artist Amrit Kapoor and sculptor Suresh Kumar, opened on June 19 at the Main Art Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The show is on view from June 20 to 23, between 11am and 7pm daily. Amrit, who holds a doctorate in Fine Arts from Kanpur University, is exhibiting a selection of her recent paintings rooted in ideas drawn from nature, philosophy, and personal reflection. Her work includes four series – Symphony , which interprets music through visual elements; Dichotomy , which explores the divide between emotion and reason; Harmony , which looks at the idea of visual balance; and Utopian World , which examines themes of happiness, morality, and the self. A sculpture by Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar on the other hand, is presenting a set of bronze sculptures shaped by Indian sculptural traditions and contemporary concerns. His work focuses on the relationship between material, technique, and meaning, engaging with both classical aesthetics and spiritual ideas. Together, the exhibition showcaseshow two different practices approach questions of identity, thought, and form.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
After JNU, Kanpur university breaks ties with Istanbul University
After growing protests in India over Turkey's recent geopolitical actions, Kanpur University has officially withdrawn its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Istanbul University. Kanpur University has become the second institution to take such a step, following Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which did so development was confirmed by the university administration on Wednesday, citing Turkey's alignment with a country perceived as being against India's MoU, facilitating academic exchange as well as research collaboration between the two nations, was signed as part of previous efforts to increase global academic UNIVERSITY'S STAND Announcing this, Kanpur University stated, "This move is a direct consequence of Turkey assuming a critical geopolitical stance to join hands with a nation which is openly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity."The statement went on to state that maintaining the scholarly relationship would be against Indian national interest. "An institution linked, directly or by implication, with a strategic ally of Pakistan can no longer be a credible academic partner," it further varsity asserted that even as it is interested in global academic collaboration, this collaboration must not come at the cost of India's core values. "To do that would be to compromise the core principles of national interest, dignity, and security," the statement added University wished that Istanbul University would understand the seriousness of the issue and respect the decision. "We hope that Istanbul University will understand the seriousness of this development and understand the reason behind this irreversible decision," it added move is in keeping with a trend as institutions reconsider foreign alliances that would be perceived to weaken national groups and academic circles in India recently demanded a stop to existing collaborations with institutions in nations that have taken a position against University has not proposed any alternative partnership as yet but promised to continue standing for academic excellence according to national InTrending Reel
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who Is Neha Singh Rathore? Bhojpuri Singer Booked For Alleged Seditious Post After Pahalgam Attack
photoDetails english 2892802 Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has been booked on charges of sedition after sharing a provocative post about the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives. Her post allegedly targeted a specific religious community, sparking widespread controversy. Updated:Apr 29, 2025, 12:00 PM IST 1 / 9 Neha Singh Rathore is a well-known Bhojpuri singer, famous for her politically charged folk songs. Early Life and Background 2 / 9 Neha is 28 years old and was raised in Jandaha, Bihar. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Kanpur University in 2018. Rise to Fame in Folk Music 3 / 9 Neha began her music career as a composer in 2019. She rose to prominence after sharing her recorded songs on Facebook. Alongside her music, she is also recognized for her socially driven poetry. Creating Awareness Through YouTube 4 / 9 During the COVID-19 lockdown, Neha launched her own YouTube channel to shed light on the struggles of migrant workers during the pandemic. By the following year, her channel had gained over 100,000 subscribers. Active Voice on Instagram 5 / 9 Neha's Instagram account has 141,000 followers, where she shares Bhojpuri songs focused on social issues, poems, and personal glimpses from her life. Her bio reads: "Fighting to restore the honour of Bhojpuri that has been ripped off by the sleazy movie songs." Popular Songs and Social Commentary 6 / 9 Some of her most notable works include 'Bihar Mein Ka Ba,' 'UP Mein Ka Ba,' 'UP Mein Ka Ba – Season 2,' and 'MP Mein Ka Ba.' Her song 'Bihar Mein Ka Ba' highlighted the struggles of migrant workers during the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. In 2022, 'UP Mein Ka Ba?' addressed critical issues such as COVID-19 deaths, the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, and the Hathras gang rape, gaining widespread attention. Personal Life 7 / 9 Neha Singh Rathore married Himanshu Singh in 2022. The couple tied the knot in a ceremony in Lucknow. Past Controversies 8 / 9 This isn't the first time Neha has been involved in controversy. Last year, Kanpur police issued her a notice over her song 'UP Mein Ka Ba', alleging it incited hatred. She was also booked for sharing a caricature related to the Madhya Pradesh urination incident, in which a man was seen urinating on a tribal labourer. Kashmir Post and Legal Trouble 9 / 9 Neha is currently facing legal action in Lucknow under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). She has been charged with promoting sectarian animosity, disturbing public order, and endangering the sovereignty and integrity of India. She has also been booked under sections of the Information Technology Act for her online post related to the Pahalgam attack.
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Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
FIR filed against Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore over Pahalgam attack posts
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has been booked for sedition under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, following a series of posts about the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The case was registered on Sunday at the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow, local authorities confirmed. Folk singer criticises PM Modi The charges stem from comments Rathore made on the social media platform X, where she criticised the PM Modi-led government's handling of the security situation. In a post dated April 23, Rathore accused the government of exploiting caste and religion for political gains, alleging that the Pulwama attack was used to garner votes and suggesting that a similar narrative would be constructed following the Pahalgam incident. In a series of posts, she questioned the postponement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Jammu on April 19, just days before the April 22 attack, in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed. Rathore implied that the delay might have been due to fears of an attack, and further criticised spiritual figure Dhirendra Shastri, sarcastically questioning why he had not foreseen the tragedy if he were a 'miracle worker'. In a subsequent post, Rathore challenged the government's response to the attack, stating, 'Terrorist attacks are failures of the government, and those in power must be held accountable.' She said questioning the government should not be equated with disloyalty, criticising what she described as a decline in common sense among citizens. FIR filed against Neha Singh Rathore The complaint, lodged by poet Abhay Pratap Singh, accused Rathore of inciting communal disharmony and undermining national integrity through her posts. According to the FIR registered on April 27, Rathore faces charges under Sections 196(1)(a), 196(1)(b), 197(1)(a), 197(1)(b), 197(1)(c), 197(1)(d), 353(1)(c), 353(2), 302, and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, as well as Section 69A of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. In his complaint, Singh alleged that Rathore's posts could provoke tensions between religious communities at a time when national sentiment was unified against the terror attack, warning that her statements could disrupt public tranquillity. Neha Singh Rathore responds to complaint Responding to the FIR, Rathore posted on X, 'What action has the government taken so far regarding the Pahalgam attack? An FIR against me? If you have the courage, bring back the heads of the terrorists! Filing an FIR against me is merely an attempt to divert attention from the real issues — is this so difficult to understand?' Also Read Who is Neha Singh Rathore? Neha Singh Rathore is a political satirist and folk singer who rose to fame through her Bhojpuri songs critiquing social and political issues. Born in 1997 in Jandaha, Bihar, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kanpur University in 2018. She began her career in 2019 by recording folk songs on her mobile phone and posting them on Facebook, later citing Bhojpuri poets Bhikhari Thakur and Mahendar Misir as inspirations. Rathore launched her YouTube channel in May 2020, initially to highlight the plight of migrant workers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Her political satire gained attention by October 2020, and by 2021, she had more than 100,000 subscribers. Her songs such as 'Bihar Mein Ka Ba' (2020), 'UP Mein Ka Ba?' (2022), and 'MP Mein Ka Ba?' (2023) became popular for addressing governance failures and social issues during state elections. In 2023, she faced controversy when a case was filed against her over a caricature linked to the Madhya Pradesh urination incident. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing, with further legal proceedings expected in the coming days.
