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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

A 50-year-old epilepsy patient died in Bhadohi after reportedly suffering a seizure and falling into a bonfire outside his home while keeping warm. The incident occurred in Bhakora village, with police confirming accidental death after preliminary examination

Police in Bhadohi registered an FIR after a 20-year-old woman accused her husband and in-laws of concealing his prior marriage and subjecting her to prolonged physical and mental abuse. The accused family has absconded; investigation is ongoing

Aryan Juyal’s unbeaten 150 guided Uttar Pradesh to a rain-hit win over Assam in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Bengal, Vidarbha and Baroda also registered victories, with Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande and Krunal Pandya starring in their respective matches

Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district are split over a khap panchayat diktat banning smartphones and half-pants for under-18s and opposing banquet hall weddings. While some leaders support preserving social values, historians and activists have criticised the move as impractical and unconstitutional

Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 160 and Rinku Singh’s 63 powered Uttar Pradesh to a 54-run win over Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With their third successive victory, UP lead Group B with 12 points after three rounds

Four Army personnel were injured in an explosion during firing practice at Badkala firing range in Saharanpur. Two were referred to the district hospital. Police and Army officials have launched an inquiry into the cause

In Gorakhpur, a man, Arjun, allegedly strangled his wife Khushboo over suspected infidelity and buried her in their backyard. Arrested four days later, he misled family before confessing. Police continue investigation into the December 21 murder

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against UK-based Islamic preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan from Uttar Pradesh for alleged radical links, illegal funding, and asset accumulation worth Rs 30 crore, including ties with Pakistani outfit Dawat-e-Islami

In Uttar Pradesh, junior clerk Ashish Singh was arrested for allegedly raping a minor under the pretext of marriage and defrauding her of ₹7 lakh. The victim complained after discovering he had married another woman