Polling has begun for the seventh and final phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh where 13 remaining seats in the eastern part of the state are going to polls.In Varanasi, a traditional stronghold of the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is .
Ace photographer Vinay Poonekar was shot in his Raj Nagar residence on February 24 by a katta-wielding assailant, Hemant Shukla, who is still on the run. Speculated to be holed up in Nepal to evade police, Shukla remains elusive despite police efforts to track him down in north India. Shukla, a criminal well-versed in police techniques, has been evading authorities by changing SIM cards and minimizing cell phone usage. Seeking safe haven, criminals from north India often cross over to Nepal due to easier access and cheaper resources. Crossing into Nepal poses challenges for city police due to administrative and legal reasons.
Youth Akali Dal (YAD) leaders carried out a cycle rally in support of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate Ranjit Singh Dhillon. The rally aimed to promote a clean and green environment while appealing to the people to vote for Akali Dal candidate Dhillon.