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India: Sensational theft case comes to light in Kanpur zoo

Kanpur: A sensational case of theft has come to light in Kanpur Zoo here. Thieves took away a 250 kg safe kept in the Regional Forest Officer's room in the zoo.

It has been reportedly said that there was a cash of Rs 5.95 lakh in it.

Police claim to have been enquiring about nine employees. filing A report against the unknown on the complaint of the cashier of the zoo has been filed.

It has also been reported saying that one of the employees is missing.

India: Jajmauites get sufficient relief as sun glints

Kanpur: Sunny weather in the afternoon on Friday sparkles the eyes of Jajmauites.

They were waiting for such relief from the intensity of coldness that had been persisting for the past several days.

According to the weather reports the maximum temperature was recorded at 23° Celsius with plenty of sunshine.

Though the cold wind still disturbs the residents seeking the sun on the terrace, as the residents maintain adding that what soothes them most is the ample sun entering into the room through the wider windows.

India: Couple ends life by jumping before train over dispute in Kanpur

Kanpur: A couple committed suicide by jumping before a moving train over a trivial dispute in the district.

According to the reports, Raj Kishore and his wife Anjana were employed in a private company. They used to travel together by train on their convenience from Mandhana station under Chaubeypur police circle here.

The reports further said that Anjana went to attend a friend's birthday party and reached the railway station late in the evening.

This made Raj Kishore enraged who in a huff reprimanded her badly.

India, Egypt agree to elevate bilateral relations, boost trade

25 Jan 2023; MEMO: Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and visiting Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and agreed to boost trade, Anadolu News Agency reports.

Addressing a press conference after a meeting in the capital, New Delhi, Modi said they have decided to take the bilateral trade between India and Egypt to $12 billion in the next 5 years.

BBC film on Indian PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire

NEW DELHI (AP) — Days after India blocked a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots and banned people from sharing it online, authorities are scrambling to halt screenings of the program at colleges and universities and restrict clips of it on social media, a move that has been decried by critics as an assault on press freedom.

Egypt Sisi heads to India as 'Chief Guest' for Republic Day

24 Jan 2023; MEMO: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, will arrive in New Delhi today where he will be a Chief Guest at India's 74th Republic Day celebrations, following an invitation extended to him by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. During the three-day trip, he will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including five ministers and senior officials.

India: Panic grips Panki area as leopard sighted second time

Kanpur: A caution has been sounded in Panki area here after a leopard was spotted by a police patrol team late in the night in recent days.

Reportedly, it is the second time within three months that the feline has been spotted in the Panki area.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vikas Pandey said that the PRV cops on patrol duty when spotted some uproar in the bushes near the Panki canal here.

The moment they flashed torchlight, they saw that the leopard was coming out of the densely scattered bushes. But the big cat retreated soon after, as reported.

India: Sunny day brings ample relief to everyone in Kanpur

Kanpur: At 4 p.m. the sun remains hazy and the wind direction remains at E at 11 km/h, as the Weatherman reports today.

The sun spreads its brightness in the morning as the school-going students appeared ready to attend their classes.

What disturbs them these days is the physical training for the coming D-Day. They have been practicing for the past few days without caring about the temperature.

A few scant boys were seen after the school break holding their blazers in their respective hands.

India: 6 die as speeding truck rams into car on Lko-Kanpur Highway

Kanpur: As many as six people were killed after a speeding truck rammed into a car. It crushed pedestrians on the Lucknow-Kanpur highway in the Unnao district, late on Sunday night.

The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals. The police rushed to the scene and undertook a rescue operation.

However, the ambulance did not reach the spot on time and this outraged the crowd.

The irate crowd then mercilessly beat up a Constable who was making an effort to stop them. They also pelted stones at the policemen.

India: Cold weather continues to linger with downpours in Kanpur

Kanpur: Partly sunny weather with 37% cloud cover on Monday does not save the residents from cold. 

The condition of low temperatures and rain reportedly continue up to the next three or more days.

Moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated to lessen by then. After that, the residents would feel relief from the biting cold.

The first fortnight of the ongoing month has seen temperatures in Kanpur drop below 7°C along with icy winds in Kanpur. 

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