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Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Pukhraj in Bijnor allegedly threatened the presiding judge moments after the verdict. Authorities enhanced security for the judge following the courtroom intimidation incident, officials confirmed

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur over a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged remarks against Amit Shah. Proceedings lasted 20 minutes; next hearing is March 9

In Jharkhand’s Palamu district, a 22-year-old woman from Sonbhadra was allegedly murdered over dowry in Dalla village, and her body was burned to conceal evidence. Police have recovered remains and are searching for the absconding in-laws

In Gorakhpur, 18-year-old DJ operator Chhotu was killed by a stray bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding procession near Guru Kripa Marriage Hall. Police have detained several individuals and are examining CCTV footage to identify the shooter

Pothole-related road deaths rose 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for over half the fatalities, the Centre informed Parliament.

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks cautioning party leaders against allowing the “Hyderabadi pareshani” into Uttar Pradesh have sparked widespread speculation.

Former Uttar Pradesh minister of state and Samajwadi Party leader Madan Chauhan escaped an assassination attempt in Harpur district after assailants tried to shoot him, but the gun failed to fire. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force teams conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh with the help of local police to arrest robbers involved in the Koti ATM robbery, in which a businessman was shot and Rs 6 lakh was looted last week.

The Medipally police solved a series of burglary cases reported in Chengicherla and arrested three interstate burglars along with a receiver. Cash and mobile phones were recovered from the accused, who targeted locked houses during night hours.

In Mancherial’s Hajipur mandal, a lorry collided with a milk-carrying trolley van early Tuesday, killing 26-year-old Devaji Kumar from Bihar and injuring Narendra Kumar Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Police registered a case and began investigating the accident

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressed public grievances during the weekly Janata Darshan in Lucknow, directing officials to resolve complaints, including a woman’s plea for housing and financial support, while emphasizing timely action on citizen issues across the state

Uttar Pradesh police registered eight FIRs in Varanasi over alleged AI-generated and misleading social media posts about Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment. Authorities accused individuals and X handles of spreading false visuals, hurting religious sentiments, and disturbing social harmony during the ongoing beautification project

A migrant worker was killed in Sangareddy after a discarded strand of banned Chinese manja slit his throat while he was travelling on a motorcycle. The victim succumbed to injuries before an ambulance could reach the spot

In Firozabad, 50-year-old transport businessman Balmukund Dubey was beaten to death by his partner Gajendra Singh and associates over a financial dispute. Police registered a case, and one accused has been taken into custody for questioning

Devotees thronged Sangam ghats on Magh Mela’s third day in Prayagraj, praising arrangements and security. The 44-day festival began January 3, features multiple auspicious bathing dates, extensive crowd management, transport facilities, and concludes on Mahashivratri with strong administrative oversight statewide