A 20-year-old woman was allegedly burnt alive near a police station in Barabanki. Police have registered a murder case against four accused, including a named suspect, with allegations of sexual assault.
The Uttar Pradesh Postal Department has initiated 'Dak Sewa Samadhan Diwas' to address public grievances related to postal services, aiming to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
A 60-year-old temple caretaker was beaten to death by three men in Lucknow's Dubagga area. The accused strangled him, dumped the body, and fled following an old dispute over a scooter fire.
Two back-to-back extortion threats in Akola have alarmed law enforcement. Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan was allegedly demanded Rs10 crore, while BJP leader Harish Tawari faced a Rs2 crore threat via Signal app. Both cases are linked to Bishnoi gang assoc
A wedding in Fatehpur's Khaga tehsil was cancelled after a violent clash erupted between the bride's and groom's families over the bride's pet dog barking, leaving at least five people injured.
A domestic dispute over dinner preparation in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district escalated tragically, resulting in the alleged fatal assault of a 65-year-old woman by her son. Police have arrested the accused, citing alcohol influence as a factor.
A speeding car went on a collision spree in Lucknow's Nirala Nagar, ramming into seven vehicles and injuring three people. Driver Yogesh Dixit was apprehended by locals and is suspected of being intoxicated.
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a strict warning to state officials, threatening disciplinary action for failing to include MLC names on foundation stones and inaugural plaques for development projects.
Nagpur rural police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against a four-member gang led by Lokesh Dhabre for the murder of Vasantha Neware and multiple criminal cases in the region.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance is embroiled in a dispute over selecting a candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat it can win, with Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and Congress all staking claims.
The Election Commission of India accelerates Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other states, focusing on urban challenges and training officials for the April exercise.
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has frozen two bank accounts of a private dairy for failing to clear property tax dues of Rs 83 lakh, invoking UP Municipal Corporation Act provisions for recovery.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has granted interim relief to cleric Sayyed Zahid Hasan Raana, accused of solemnising a nikah in a religious conversion case. The court barred coercive action against him, with the next hearing scheduled in four w
In an unprecedented post-election scenario across Telangana, defeated municipal candidates are allegedly demanding residents return cash and gifts distributed during campaigns, leading to confrontations.
A couple in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to death for sexually assaulting 50 children and selling videos on the dark web, marking a severe judicial response to such atrocities.
Andrew Windsor's arrest for misconduct in public office has triggered intense fallout, with allies warning of potential 'Epstein-style' risks if he is remanded in custody.
Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi clarified on live TV that the US has not demanded zero uranium enrichment in talks, warning against hardliner confrontation while asserting military action cannot destroy Iran's nuclear program.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, recording his statement in a 2018 defamation case involving remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He claimed the allegations were politically motivated.
Gujarat plans to amend its marriage registration law, introducing a 30-day waiting period, mandatory parental notification via WhatsApp, and stricter verification to enhance transparency and family involvement.
In a major political upset, BJP rebel corporator Narayan Chaudhary was elected mayor of Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation with Congress-NCP (SP) support, securing 48 votes against BJP's 16. The Congress also won the deputy mayor post.
A Kerala court sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of a 42-year-old man in a moral policing case, with the judge calling the lynching akin to terrorism.
A 57-year-old police sub-inspector in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been suspended after a 23-year-old woman accused him of sexual exploitation, forced abortions, and threats. His wife and son are also named in the FIR under multiple sections of BNS and S
Ghaziabad police have attached properties worth Rs 2 crore, including shops and vehicles, from Saurabh Tyagi, an alleged member of a cross-border codeine-based cough syrup smuggling racket busted last year.
American Vedic scholar Dr David Frawley praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for purifying politics and expanding Indian traditions globally during a meeting in Lucknow.
Congress leaders applaud US Supreme Court's 6-3 verdict striking down Trump's global tariffs, questioning impact on India-US trade deal and concessions made by India.
A group of youths in Surguja district blocked the Ambikapur-Banaras state highway to celebrate a birthday, causing a 1-km traffic jam and stranding vehicles, including an ambulance, for 30 minutes.
The Punjab State and Chandigarh Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into allegations that Ludhiana police flouted Supreme Court guidelines by coercing an 85-year-old doctor and her ailing husband into a police station, leading to her needing o
A 22-year-old wanted criminal, Vivek Kumar Yadav alias Sheru Yadav, was arrested following a police encounter near Barouli Bridge in Lucknow. He allegedly fired at police during a checking drive and was injured in retaliatory firing.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of false investment claims, poor law and order, and demanded clarity on a reported US agreement during his Uttar Pradesh tour.
The Delhi High Court has directed Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender in prison for his conviction in the custodial death case of the survivor's father, rejecting his bail extension plea.