gonda district

Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a severe power crisis this summer, prompting a wave of complaints from across the political spectrum. MLAs from both ruling and opposition parties, along with former CM Akhilesh Yadav and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad, have written to the energy minister highlighting widespread outages and public distress.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was denied entry to a domestic tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, her planned comeback event. Citing pending disciplinary proceedings and a notice she hadn't responded to, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) declared her suspended. Phogat, who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, claims this is a conspiracy to force her retirement.

Shikha Verma and Kashish Verma from Sitapur have topped the Class XII and X UP Board exams respectively, with girls once again outperforming boys. The results highlight the growing academic strength of smaller districts, with students from these areas dominating the top ranks. Reforms aimed at ensuring transparent and copy-free examinations are credited for the smooth conduct and improved results.