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Ayodhya is witnessing a major transformation under CM Yogi Adityanath ahead of Deepotsav. The city’s Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu ghats have been upgraded with new galleries, lighting, and landscaping to enhance tourism, spirituality, and global appeal

Police said the explosion in Kanpur’s Mishri Bazar was triggered by firecrackers, not a bomb, after forensic tests confirmed traces of low-intensity explosives. Six people were injured, and several detained as probes revealed illegal firecracker sales in the crowded market.

Hyderabad-based dialysis provider NephroPlus has crossed 500 centres globally, launching its latest clinic in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Operating across India and abroad, the company has created over 1,600 jobs in FY 2025 and continues expanding accessible dialysis care

A 17-year-old girl was shot dead by her father and minor brother in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district in a suspected case of honour killing. Police arrested both accused, who confessed to the crime, saying the victim had “tarnished” the family’s name.

Senior SP leader Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after 23 months, following bail in multiple cases. His release saw heavy police restrictions, yet SP supporters gathered in celebration.

A government school principal was shot dead and a woman teacher injured in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after bike-borne assailants tried to snatch his gold chain. Police have launched a probe and formed special teams to trace the culprits.

A 13-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly raped and filmed by a man from her village. He threatened to kill her and leak the video. She told her mother. Her father filed a complaint. Police are investigating

A man was arrested in Gorakhpur’s Pipraich area for allegedly throwing meat at women during a Hanuman temple prayer. Identified as Umesh Yadav, he was caught by locals, appeared intoxicated, and is now under investigation for potential conspiracy.

A 19-year-old named Vivek was stabbed to death and his friend Aman injured in a robbery attack by four armed assailants in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Police are investigating the incident with CCTV footage aiding their search for the attackers

A Vaishno Devi pilgrimage turned tragic for two families from Uttar Pradesh after a landslide and lightning strike claimed five lives. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 4 lakh aid for the families and ordered quick repatriation of the bodies

A man in Prayagraj murdered his 17-year-old grand-nephew on a tantrik’s advice, dismembered the body, and dumped parts in separate locations. Police arrested accused Sharan Singh after witness input. The boy, a Class 11 student, had been reported missing earlier

In Saharanpur, Mantu (32) was stabbed multiple times by his wife’s alleged lover, Saurabh, after a dispute escalated on Saturday night. Mantu was declared dead at Deoband hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating

The Supreme Court will hear the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Monday. The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad HC order permitting a survey, while the apex court has asked both sides to maintain status quo

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested two men from Ghaziabad in connection with a Rs 63.4 lakh insurance fraud. The accused supplied bank accounts for laundering scam proceeds and are linked to at least six such frauds nationwide.

Two women in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, bravely fought crocodiles in separate incidents — one saving her young son, the other rescuing her husband. Forest officials said monsoon floods have pushed crocodiles into canals, warning locals to stay away from water bodies

Former Uttar Pradesh MLA Bhagwan Sharma has been arrested in Bengaluru on rape and intimidation charges. The FIR says he forced a woman and her son to travel from UP, later confined her near the airport and sexually assaulted her

A private double-decker bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi overturned on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway in Barabanki late Wednesday, injuring 30 passengers. Two critically injured were transferred to a district hospital. Officials blamed heavy rain and slippery roads for the accident.

Seven devotees, including children, were injured during a fire caused by cotton decorations catching fire at Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi during Shravan Purnima Aarti. All victims are receiving treatment and recovering at Kabir Chauraha Divisional Hospital.

A tragic incident in Banda, UP where a woman reportedly jumped into the Ken Canal with her three children tied to her body following a marital dispute. Bodies recovered; husband under police custody.

At least 11 people died and four others were critically injured after an SUV carrying pilgrims fell into the Saryu canal in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The group was en route to offer holy water at a local temple.