Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted a suspected terror module allegedly operating under instructions from Pakistani handlers, arrested four people for planning arson on railway infrastructure and conducted reconnaissance of key establishments and public properties in several cities.According to ATS officials, intelligence inputs indicate that the group was in constant touch with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms and was involved in anti-national activities aimed at creating terror and economic disruption.ATS investigation revealed that the gang was led by Saqib alias “Devil” (25), a resident of Meerut, who allegedly maintained links with the handlers through platforms like Telegram, Signal and Instagram. He was also allegedly linked to radical groups and foreign numbers, including those linked to Afghanistan. The module was tasked with conducting reconnaissance of important institutions, political personalities, railway signal systems and vehicles and sharing inputs with cross-border operators.Police said the group planned to damage railway signal boxes, set fire to trucks filled with gas cylinders and target key establishments to spread fear. In some cases, the accused had already carried out small arson incidents, recorded videos and sent them to their handlers in exchange for money transferred through QR codes.The ATS said the operators used online inciting identities and extremist narratives to instigate the accused to carry out attacks including targeting vehicles on religious grounds and carrying out acts associated with widespread terror propaganda.Apart from Saqib, the other accused are Arbab (20) of Meerut, Vikas Gehlawat alias Raunak (27) and Lokesh alias Papala Pandit alias Sanju (19), both of Gautam Buddha Nagar. Police said the latter two were recruited through social media and allegedly conducted reconnaissance activities in cities including Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Lucknow.Officials said the accused had also received Google location pins of the targeted sites from their operators, based on which they conducted surveillance and shared video footage.On April 2, 2026, the group had reportedly planned to carry out arson and possible explosion near railway signaling infrastructure close to Lucknow railway station. Acting on a tip-off, ATS teams reached the spot and arrested all the four accused before they could execute the plan.A case has been registered at the ATS police station in Lucknow under relevant sections of the Indian Judicial Code, 2023 and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The accused have been produced in the court and further legal proceedings are underway.During the search, ATS recovered a container filled with inflammable substance, seven mobile phones, 24 pamphlets and identity documents. Officials said detailed forensic analysis of digital devices is underway to unearth the wider network and funding channels.Preliminary inquiries reveal that the group was actively working to undermine the sovereignty and integrity of India by spreading subversion and terror. Further investigation is underway to identify additional links and possible sleeper cells, the ATS said.

Amazon has reportedly confirmed service disruptions at its Amazon Web Services (AWS) centers in Dubai and Bahrain following the Iranian attacks. The company said in an internal memo seen by Big Technology that it expected the “hardened” Dubai and Bahrain AWS centers would be “unavailable for an extended period.” According to the memo, staff have been asked to give ‘priority’ to these areas due to the scale of the damage. Amazon said it is working to help affected customers by moving its services to other regions.

What Amazon’s internal memo says about Dubai and Bahrain AWS centers

“Both of these areas remain patchy, and the services should not be expected to operate with normal levels of redundancy and resiliency,” an internal Amazon memo reads, according to the Big Technology report. “We are actively working to free up and reserve as much capacity as possible in the region for customers, and services should be scaled to the minimum footprint necessary to support customer migration.”“The AWS Bahrain region has been disrupted as a result of the ongoing conflict. We are working closely with local authorities and prioritizing the safety of our personnel during our recovery efforts. We continue to support affected customers, helping them migrate to alternative AWS regions, a large number of which are already successfully operating their applications from other parts of the world,” the company said in a blog post published March 24, 2026. “As this situation evolves, and as we have previously advised, we urge people with workloads in affected areas to continue to migrate to other locations.”The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its sixth week. Amazon’s Bahrain facilities have been hit several times, including a strike earlier this week on April 1 that led to a fire. The company’s facilities in UAE have also suffered setbacks several times. “We do not have a timeline for when DXB and BAH will return to normal operations,” the internal post said.Last month, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to attack Microsoft, Google and Apple, among several other US tech giants. “Starting at 8:00 p.m. Tehran time (1630 GMT) on Wednesday, April 1, these companies should expect the destruction of their respective units in exchange for every kill in Iran,” the Guards said in a statement.

New Delhi: A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his parents in a dowry death case, observing that the prosecution has failed to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry harassment against them.Additional Sessions Judge Deepak Vasan acquitted Kartik Sharma, his father Ravi Dutt Sharma and his mother Veena Sharma in the death of Shivali Sharma, who died by suicide in March 2023.According to news agency PTI, the accused were being tried under IPC sections 498A (cruelty by husband or relatives) and 304B (dowry death).In its April 1 order, the court said, “There is nothing on record to establish the culpability of the accused persons for the offenses charged against them. The prosecution has failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.”Noting that the death was unnatural and occurred within seven years of marriage, the court held that the essential elements of dowry death – particularly evidence of harassment linked to dowry demands – had not been established.According to the prosecution, the deceased’s family had alleged that she was harassed and made repeated demands for dowry including cash and a vehicle, due to which she allegedly took the extreme step.The FIR was lodged before an executive magistrate based on the statements given by her parents.However, during the trial, key prosecution witnesses – including the deceased’s mother, father, brother, uncle and grandmother – did not support these allegations in court.He said Shivali was living a “peaceful and happy” married life and denied any dowry demand or harassment by the accused.Witnesses also attributed her death to depression resulting from her child’s serious medical condition.The court said that the testimony of the next of kin, who are considered the most important witnesses, did not indicate any cruelty or dowry-related harassment “immediately before her death”, which is a crucial requirement to establish the offense under section 304B of the IPC.Medical evidence confirmed that the cause of death was asphyxiation due to hanging.Giving the benefit of doubt, the court said that in the absence of strong evidence of cruelty, it was not enough to convict the accused.

Inspired by her father’s teachings on the importance of feeding the hungry, actress Miranlini Ravi recently served food to 1,000 people in Tiruvannamalai. This act of compassion deeply rooted in family values ​​has earned him widespread praise from his fans, who praise his dedication to social service along with his growing film career.

Actress Mirnalini Ravi has once again shown her caring nature through a meaningful social service activity. The star of this film industry, despite being busy with his film work, is always ready to try his best for charity. And most recently, he performed Annadhanam in Tiruvannamalai, where he served food to a crowd of 1,000 people. The scheme involves giving assistance and feeding the unfortunate and poor persons in the temple town. Local people voluntarily helped by providing assistance and support in various ways. Fans on social media platforms acknowledged the actress for not only helping the needy but also for her sensitivity in bringing change by using her short-lived fame.

Actress says family values ​​inspired her to feed the hungry

When reporters asked the reason behind this service, Mirnalini Ravi shared an emotional explanation. According to The Indian Express, she said that her father instilled in her the habit of helping people with food. According to him, he always believed that feeding the hungry is one of the greatest donations. His father Ravi was born in Kurinjipadi near Vadalur, a place associated with the teachings of Vallalar, who emphasized compassion and kindness. Mirnalini said that these values ​​deeply influenced her while growing up. He also mentioned that his parents, who are from Puducherry, keep guiding and encouraging him to help others whenever possible.

Mirnalini Ravi’s charity work gets praise from fans

Mirnalini Ravi, who often participates in this type of activity, has done similar work before. The famous actress, as part of her charity initiative to help the underprivileged, participated in a food program within her means. Mirnalini Ravi demonstrated her unwavering sense of social responsibility through her food program for 1,000 people in Tiruvannamalai. Many attendees of the event were very grateful for the assistance given. Furthermore, many fans were inspired by her initiative, as they felt it was really commendable for a young actress to participate in charitable events while trying to pursue a career in the film industry.

Mirnalini Ravi balances social work with her film career

Moreover, apart from her charity work, Mirnalini Ravi is also focusing on her prosperous career in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She initially gained recognition through social media reels, which she later used as a platform to enter the film industry. The actress made her debut in Vijay Sethupathi’s film ‘Super Deluxe’ and later appeared in several films including ‘Enemy’, ‘Cobra’ and ‘Romeo’. Before acting, he studied engineering and worked at IBM. Furthermore, Mirnalini revealed that her new series, ‘Free Love’ is coming soon, and she is eagerly selecting the scripts for her next films.