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Narges Mohammadi, a fearless Iranian activist honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless fight for justice, is currently in precarious health and remains apart from her beloved children. After being released on bail due to her deteriorating condition, she reflects on years behind bars for her staunch opposition to the death penalty and compulsory hijab laws.

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir has met the Saudi defence minister to explore joint steps to counter Iranian strikes under their September 2025 mutual security pact. But why is it easier said than done?

Khaki Shah Warsi, a Sufi preacher and follower of Haji Waris Ali Shah, has passed away at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness. He underwent open-heart surgery, which was successful, but he developed complications post-surgery. Warsi was known for propagating the teachings of Haji Waris Ali Shah, promoting communal harmony and love. He will be remembered for his virtues, morality, and work for mankind. Warsi's passing is considered a significant loss for society.

: In this age of politically induced communal conflict in the name of ‘love jihad’, the followers of Haji Waris Ali Shah are continuing to spread the message of love.

The Holi celebrations at ‘Dewa Sharif’, the dargah of 18th century Sufi saint, Haji Waris Ali Shah, in Dewa town of Barabanki are unique in many ways as both Hindus and Muslims celebrate the festival of colours in harmony and play with rose petals, other flowers, ‘abeer’ and ‘gulal’ .

In line with the age-old tradition, Holi was celebrated at the dargah of 19th century Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah in Dewa town of Barabanki district, 25 kilometres from state capital Lucknow, by scores of Hindus and Muslims who showered each other with flower petals, abeer and gulal, on Wednesday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes has created a leadership vacuum in Iran, with his son Mojtaba emerging as a potential successor. Mojtaba, an influential but opaque figure with strong ties to the IRGC, faces constitutional hurdles to the top post.

A week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, President Trump faces escalating military, economic, and political risks as the conflict widens regionally. Despite early battlefield gains and the killing of Iran's supreme leader, the operation's unclear endgame and potential for prolonged engagement raise concerns about global stability and domestic political fallout.

Managers, owners and principals of two madrassas in Sant Kabir Nagar and two former district minority officers embroiled in the 2014-17 scholarship scam were booked by the vigilance establishment on Sunday.

A woman in Shahjahanpur allegedly poisoned 35 pigeons owned by her neighbour as she suspected him of having "kidnapped" her cat that has been missing since December last year.

LUCKNOW: A group clash between a gram pradhan and locals ended up in a shootout leaving three persons injured including the Pradhan in Itaunja police circle on Wednesday morning.

The Sept 2025 Saudi-Pak security pact stipulates that an attack on one of them would be treated as an attack on both. But can Islamabad afford to join a military campaign against Iran, ignoring the Shia-Sunni equation at home and amid its own war-like situation with Afghanistan?

Police have booked a case against six named and 150 unidentified, including former minister of state, nagar panchayat chairman, assembly in charge and event organiser for violating Covid pandemic protocol and organising cricket tournament without permission. Police have detained three persons and a search has been launched for others.

In a horrific incident, a 23-year-old pregnant woman was burnt alive by her former fiance in Lahore after she married his younger brother. Police said neighbours alerted firefighters who reached the spot and put off the fire and recovered her charred body.

Over 100 acre of land surrounding the mausoleum of Haji Waris Ali Shah wore a bridal look as the annual Deva fair was formally inaugurated by Barabanki district magistrate Vikas Gothawal on Sunday evening.

The upper session judge announced life imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 10,000 to a person involved in kidnapping and killing of two-year old daughter of a Mufti posted in a Madarsa of the city in 2005.

A Pakistani district judge has been removed from his post for admonishing the country's defence secretary for failing to comply with a court order. Judge Waris Ali, serving in Rawalpindi, was removed and declared an officer on special duty (OSD). The judge had ordered the defence secretary to submit a report on the military's businesses and their beneficiaries, but the defence secretary did not comply. The move highlights the powerful position of the Pakistani military establishment in the country.

If you want to see the old and rare list of 1857 war heroes of Bihar and action taken against them by the British rulers then visit the Bihar State Archives on Friday.

Unlike Lucknow, Friday namaz timings were not deferred in the twin cities of Ayodhya and Faizabad on Holi. And the day offered a heart-warming spectacle of communal harmony with Muslim men donning skull caps and in starched kurta and pyjamas walking to the mosque while Holi revellers stopping in their tracks to allow them passage.

The targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader has escalated into a regionwide conflict, with the US and Israel facing a complex reality as Iran signals continuity. This strategic gamble risks a prolonged, multi-actor war, potentially backfiring by strengthening the regime's internal cohesion and creating widespread instability.

The annual Dewa fair held during the month of Kartik, was inaugurated by district magistrate of Rae Bareli Amrita Soni.