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Piyush Rai
@Benarasiyaa
Indian journalist | 10+ years covering crime, politics & investigative stories | Ex-TOI, Quint | Alumnus ACJ | Freelancer for global & local
Uttar Pradesh, India
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Born July 9
Joined September 2013
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    Piyush Rai
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    At least 11 students have died by suicide so far in connection with the NEET paper leak controversy and the subsequent cancellation of the exam: Ritik Mishra Anshika Pandey Pradeep Meghwal Siddharth Hegde Akanksha Chaturvedi Bhagyashree Renu Meena Riya Kumari Thapa
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    Piyush Rai
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    Another day, another young life cut short. A NEET aspirant, disheartened over exam cancellation, died by suicide at her home in Lucknow.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Jul 7, 2020
    Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey on criminal Vikas Dubey being hailed as "hero" by some. Minced no words.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Aug 19, 2025
    For a moment, I thought it was the UP cabinet meeting.
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    BCCI
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    Aug 19, 2025
    📸 The Selection Committee Meeting for #TeamIndia #AsiaCup squad selection is underway!
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    Piyush Rai
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    Feb 15, 2025
    Leaving this here.
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    Ashwini Vaishnaw
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    Feb 15, 2025
    Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones. The entire team is working to assist all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Aug 14, 2025
    Passengers complained of low cooling in the AC coach of Lucknow-Barauni Express. When the technicians inspected the AC duct, consignment of a illict liquor was being hidden there. Tecnologia!
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    Piyush Rai
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    Jun 18, 2022
    Visuals from UP's Aligarh. Leaving this here.
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    Piyush Rai
    @Benarasiyaa
    Jun 12, 2025
    "At one point, Boeing management got sick of me raising these issues and moved me out of 787 program into the 777 program." Boeing Whistleblower Sam Salehpour testifying in front of Congress last year.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Jul 3, 2024
    In India, 121 people have died in stampede and heads are yet to roll. Story from 2022.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Aug 15, 2025
    Somebody tell this man he can actually sue the election commission.
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    NDTV
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    Aug 14, 2025
    Declared Dead By Poll Body, Bihar Man Visits CEO's Office To Say He Is Alive ndtv.com/india-news/dec…
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    Piyush Rai
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    Aug 3, 2025
    In UP's Kanpur, a man resting on a mat laid over a pothole in the middle of the road. He can also be hard raising slogans of "Bharat mata ki Jai". It is being reported tha man's little daughter tripped into one of the potholes following which he began the protest.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Oct 26, 2025
    In Varanasi, for the first time traffic department has installed tyre killers on a flyover in the city. Additionally, traffic cops have been posted to stop commuters coming from wrong direction and give zero fucks about the tyre killer.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Aug 9, 2024
    This is Kuldeep, the serial killer arrested today in UP's Bareilly murder of at least 9 women. This is the sketch (left) released by the police a day ahead of his arrest. It matches with the actual picture to the point that the sketch artist has got even the crease and shadow on
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    Piyush Rai
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    Sep 5, 2025
    A video of an Amity University law student in UP's Lucknow being slapped by classmates atleast 26 times in over a minute has surfaced on social media. The trigger behind this incident is yet to be ascertained.
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    Piyush Rai
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    Jan 27, 2025
    New Delhi to Prayagraj - 31k New Delhi to London - 24k
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