Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, alleging that its leaders, ministers and even then-chief minister Akhilesh Yadav “bowed down before rioters and criminals”.

The Afghan Taliban today released footage of drone strikes at Pakistani border outposts as the two neighbours engaged in one of the deadliest conflicts in years.

Violence erupted outside Baksa District Jail as five individuals accused in singer Zubeen Garg’s death were transferred there. A crowd demanding justice for the late singer pelleted stones at the police convoy. The accused, including festival organizers and security personnel, were moved following court concerns for their safety.