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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, performed rituals, and will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, a 594-km corridor aimed at boosting connectivity, economy, logistics, tourism, and regional development across Uttar Pradesh
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Authorities in Sant Kabir Nagar began demolishing an allegedly illegal madrassa linked to UK-based cleric Shamshul Huda Khan after court appeals were dismissed. The action follows investigations by multiple agencies over alleged illegal funding and suspected extremist links
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Shekha Lake in Aligarh has been declared Uttar Pradesh's 12th Ramsar site, bringing India’s total to 99. CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav highlighted its role in boosting biodiversity, ecological balance, climate security, and local livelihood opportunities.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway multitracking projects worth ₹24,815 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, adding 601 km to the network. The upgrades aim to boost freight movement, industrial connectivity, and tourism across key routes
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Three people were killed in Kanpur after a man allegedly rammed his car into relatives chasing him amid a family dispute. The crash near Korwa village also injured four others, with police suspecting the act was deliberate
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A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding
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Industrialist Gautam Adani met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, backing the state’s ambitious economic roadmap. Adani praised plans to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, reaffirming investments, and later offered prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple
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Police in Raebareli saved an 18-year-old after a suicide alert from Meta flagged his social media post. Swift action within minutes enabled rescue and treatment, highlighting technology’s role in preventing tragedies and ensuring timely intervention in distress cases
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A seven-year-old girl was killed after a leopard attacked her at a farmhouse in Sidhauna village near Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh. Villagers chased the animal, which dropped the child before fleeing into nearby sugarcane fields
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Three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged by a suspected gang aboard the Saryu Express and hospitalised in Sultanpur, with one in critical condition as authorities investigate the incident.
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Yogi Adityanath directed recruitment boards in Uttar Pradesh to avoid remarks hurting religious or community sentiments after a controversial question in a Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam sparked backlash over the inclusion of “pandit” as an option
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
