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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

The body of a minor boy was found stuffed inside a metal box near the Delhi–Lucknow National Highway in Bareilly on Tuesday. Police suspect the child was lured with snacks and killed elsewhere. Multiple teams are investigating murder, kidnapping, and occult angles

A wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao took a dramatic turn when a bride fled with her lover moments before the pheras. After completing the varmala, she disappeared from her room, leaving both families shocked. A police complaint has been filed

A bride in Unnao allegedly fled with her lover shortly after exchanging garlands with the groom. The incident triggered arguments between the families, and the groom’s side left without the bride. A complaint has been filed and police have launched a probe.

The NIA has arrested four more prime accused in the November 10 Delhi blast case, taking the total arrests to six. The accused, from Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, are suspected to have played major roles in the fatal terror attack

A 19-year-old student from Noida was arrested in Sirpur (T) for cheating people by offering fake jobs that required posting reviews on Google. Police registered a case for collecting Rs.5 lakh from a victim and launched teams to trace the remaining accused.

A Class 7 student’s father and brother were assaulted in a Gorakhpur village after they objected to the harassment of the 14-year-old girl. The attackers fled after the assault, and police have increased patrolling while searching for the accused

A stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra killed one labourer, with several others feared trapped. Massive debris is slowing rescue efforts, officials said. Authorities are investigating the mine’s operating conditions, and strict action has been promised against those responsible

Hyderabad selectors have named Avanish Rao as the captain of the Hyderabad team for the upcoming BCCI Men’s Under-23 Cricket Championship matches against Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. The matches are scheduled for November 11 and 13, 2025

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a pan masala dealer from Ghaziabad for allegedly duping a city resident of Rs 6.45 lakh in an insurance renewal scam. The accused, linked to similar cases nationwide, arranged mule accounts to route fraudulent funds

UNESCO has named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its rich culinary traditions from Awadhi cuisine to street delicacies. The designation, announced on World Cities Day, celebrates the city’s contribution to cultural diversity and sustainable urban development.

Police arrested two men, Adil Ali and Alok Mishra, for drugging and robbing bus passengers by offering sedative-laced food and water. The duo was caught after CCTV and ATM evidence linked them to a robbery case reported in August

Ahead of Chhath Puja beginning on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to share devotional songs about the festival on X, promising to repost them. The four-day Sun God worship, marked by fasting and rituals, celebrates purity, gratitude, and harmony with nature

A member of the Sanjeev Jeeva gang was shot dead in an encounter. A police officer was also injured in the shoot out, police say

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