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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to help protect vulnerable people from the cold wave by ensuring warmth and shelter. He said the government has activated night shelters, distributed blankets, arranged bonfires, and taken special measures for safety amid fog

In Ghaziabad, a teenager allegedly shot dead Imran, convicted of murdering his uncle 18 years ago, at Muradnagar’s Olympic trisection. The teen surrendered, police launched an investigation, and local traders protested over security lapses in the area

A wanted criminal wanted in about 40 cases was shot dead in an encounter with the police in Bulandshahr on Saturday night

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh on a plea by a woman advocate alleging illegal detention, custodial sexual assault, and CCTV tampering at Noida’s Sector 126 police station, directing preservation of relevant footage

Dense fog blanketed the Indo-Gangetic plains from Punjab to Bihar, slashing visibility to zero in several cities. The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi and orange alerts elsewhere, warning of disruptions to road, rail and air traffic 

Telangana recorded deflation for the third consecutive month in November, remaining in the negative zone for five of the last six months. Economists warned that repeated deflation, while easing prices, may signal weak consumption and slowing economic activity.

A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli allegedly killed his wife and two daughters and buried their bodies in a seven-foot-deep pit at home. Police arrested the accused after he confessed, and recovered the bodies for post-mortem.

Thirteen people died and 35 were injured in a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, caused by dense fog. Seven buses and three smaller vehicles collided, sparking fires; victims were hospitalized, and relief compensation announced

Three 16-year-old girls were allegedly abducted in separate incidents in Ballia district. Police have registered FIRs against the accused in two cases, while one girl remains missing and a case against unknown persons is underway

A Maharashtra-based NGO has pledged Rs 1 crore to develop Amitabh Bachchan's ancestral Babu Patti village in Uttar Pradesh. The project includes roads, sanitation, schools, public parks, gooseberry processing units, and a square named after poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan

A hospital employee in Gorakhpur has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during an ultrasound test at a district women’s hospital. The victim claimed her complaints were ignored internally, prompting police action and a departmental inquiry

Akhilesh Yadav met BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao in Hyderabad, reaffirming strong ties between the parties. He called for an end to divisive politics and praised the SP’s Lok Sabha performance while seeking blessings from K Chandrashekhar Rao

Noida Police are searching for an unidentified man seen in a viral video attempting celebratory firing at a Sector 93 wedding. An FIR has been filed, with officers stressing that firearms are banned at social events and venues face action for violations 

A 23-year-old man, Rizwan, was killed in illegal celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Bareilly’s Shivpuri village. Shot in the forehead, he later died in hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and searching for those who opened fire

A four-month-old infant was taken by a wolf in Bahraich’s Kaiserganj area, prompting massive drone-assisted searches by forest teams and villagers. The attack is the latest in a series of wolf incidents that have killed multiple children and injured dozens since September

A 24-year-old man from Sadhapur village in Sultanpur was allegedly abducted and murdered by men from a neighbouring village. Police have arrested two suspects, while efforts are underway to trace others. The victim’s body was found near Ibrahimpur bridge

Two minors were killed during pre-wedding celebrations in Etah when a firearm went off, possibly due to celebratory firing. A 12-year-old died on the spot, while a 17-year-old succumbed later. Police are investigating and questioning attendees

Uttar Pradesh has been placed on high alert ahead of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, with Ayodhya and Mathura under the tightest security. Multi-layered surveillance, PAC and RAF deployment, and plainclothes monitoring aim to prevent tensions amid sensitive legal and religious contexts.

In Chandauli, 30-year-old Brijesh Yadav allegedly killed 62-year-old businessman Umashankar Maurya after being taunted for his unmarried status. The attack occurred early Friday on Amdara-Sakaldiha road, leaving Maurya fatally injured before he could be hospitalized. Yadav was arrested, and the body sent for post-mortem; investigation is ongoing

A speeding truck hit a motorcycle in Rath, Hamirpur, killing 50-year-old Ramrati on the spot. Her husband Ram Deen and daughter-in-law were injured and admitted to Rath Community Health Centre. Police seized the truck and are searching for the driver