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The Hindu Businessline 13 Feb 2026 9:31 pm

Uttar Pradesh News: Class 12 Student Held After SUV Mows Down Six In Lucknow | VIDEO

Lucknow: Police have arrested a Class 12 student, Gaurav Singh, for mowing down six people with his car in a hit and run incident in the Banthra area of Lucknow. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the accused driving at high speed. Police said Gaurav was returning from a farewell party and his girlfriend was also in the car at the time of the crash. A six-year-old boy, Dikshant, who had gone to the market with his grandmother, died on the spot after being run over. Five others were left critically injured and are undergoing treatment at local hospitals. The child was a resident of Unnao and was staying with his mother Sadhna at his maternal home in Lucknow. He was a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya. The accident took place around 7 pm on Thursday near the Hanuman temple on Kanpur Road in the Banthra area. The CCTV footage emerged on Friday. Eyewitnesses said that as soon as the car stopped after the crash, the girl stepped out of the vehicle, while the student fled from the spot in the car. The boys mother reached the hospital after being informed and broke down when she saw her sons body. CCTV footage of the hit-and-run incident in UP's Lucknow where allegedly a class 12 student at the wheels of a speeding car mowed a 6-year-old and injuring multiple others on the busy road. https://t.co/w2Ldnw5sWo pic.twitter.com/ry6CpPVXQA Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) February 13, 2026 ACP Krishna Nagar Rajneesh Verma said the police traced the car and arrested Gaurav Singh. The Desire car used in the incident has been seized. The officer said the car was being driven recklessly and went out of control. Gaurav is a Class 12 student of Awadh Collegiate and is 21 years old. Yogi Govt Clears Mega AI Data Hub On 289 Acres Along Yamuna Expressway Also Watch: DCP South Nipun Agrawal said the accused was accompanied by his classmate at the time of the accident. She got down at the spot after the crash and was briefly held by locals before being handed over to the police. RTO Sanjay Tiwari said the driving licence of the accused has been cancelled. As per the licence records, Gaurav Singh was born on January 21, 2005, and his permanent licence was issued on February 13, 2024. The licence has now been suspended for six months. Police said a case has been registered under relevant sections of the law and further investigation is underway.

Free Press Journal 13 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Mukhtar Ansari associate Shoaib Bobby Kidwai shot dead on LucknowAyodhya highway

The deceased, who faces multiple cases, was travelling in a sedan car from Lucknow to Barabanki when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted his vehicle shortly after it descended from the highway.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

UP: Former Shooter Linked To Mukhtar Ansari Gang Gunned Down In Barabanki | VIDEO

Lucknow: A former sharpshooter allegedly associated with the gang of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was shot dead in Uttar Pradeshs Barabanki district on Thursday, police said. The deceased, identified as Shoaib alias Bobby, was travelling from Barabanki to Lucknow when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle in the Asaini area. According to police, around 15 rounds were fired at the car, killing him on the spot. # pic.twitter.com/g0kyOeSVzU Gyanendra Shukla (@gyanu999) February 13, 2026 Linked To 1999 Jailer Murder Case Police sources said Shoaib Bobby had earlier been identified as a shooter for the Ansari gang. He was also an accused in the 1999 murder of Lucknow jailer R.K. Tiwari, a case that had drawn significant attention at the time. Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to identify those involved. Senior police officials said teams have been formed to track down the attackers. Mukhtar Ansari Mukhtar Ansari, a controversial figure in Uttar Pradeshs Purvanchal region, was both a powerful politician and a dreaded gangster. Elected five times as an MLA from Mau between 1996 and 2017, he faced more than 65 criminal cases, including multiple murder charges. He was convicted in several cases, including receiving life imprisonment in connection with the 2005 killing of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai. Ansari had been lodged in jail since 2005 and died of cardiac arrest in Banda jail on March 28, 2024. His family had alleged poisoning, though the autopsy report ruled it a natural death. With his demise, many believe an era of strong criminal-political influence in eastern Uttar Pradesh came to an end, though rivalries and related cases continue.

Free Press Journal 13 Feb 2026 4:35 pm

'Will You Run The House?': Speaker Satish Mahana Loses Temper, Throws Headphones During UP Assembly Budget Session | VIDEO

Lucknow: High drama unfolded on the fifth day of the Uttar Pradesh Budget Assembly Session after Speaker Satish Mahana lost his temper during chaotic proceedings and briefly adjourned the House. The disruption occurred during a discussion on recruitments related to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, to which Finance Minister Suresh Khanna was responding. ... , MLA , , BJP - pic.twitter.com/fDAy4qK6HS Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) February 13, 2026 Chaos During Recruitment Discussion As the minister answered queries, several MLAs from both the treasury and opposition benches rose simultaneously to express their views. Repeated interruptions led to mounting disorder in the House. BJP MLA Ketki Singh also stood up to speak, prompting the Speaker to ask her to resume her seat and adhere to House rules. However, the commotion continued despite repeated warnings. Speaker Halts Proceedings An agitated Mahana questioned whether members intended to run the House themselves. In a visible display of frustration, he removed and threw his headphones before adjourning the House for about 10 minutes. The moment, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media. Assembly Budget Session: BMC To Face Heat In House With 30 Questions Lined Up House Reconvenes Amid Lighter Mood When proceedings resumed, the atmosphere appeared calmer. Several MLAs were seen conferring with the Speaker outside the chamber in an attempt to defuse tensions. In a lighter turn, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna recited a few lines of poetry, easing the mood and helping restore order in the House.

Free Press Journal 13 Feb 2026 3:51 pm

Bomb threat emails trigger evacuations at 4 UP's district courts in Lucknow, Mirzapur, Varanasi and Ayodhya

Bomb threat e-mails rattled four district court complexes in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, including Lucknow, Mirzapur, Varanasi, and Ayodhya. Authorities promptly evacuated judges, lawyers, and staff, initiating extensive security checks and search operations. No suspicious objects were found, and investigations are ongoing to trace the email's origin.

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 3:09 pm

Bike first, crowd next: 6-year-old dead as speeding car leaves trail of destruction in Lucknow CCTV shows horror

A speeding car driven by a 21-year-old student ran over six pedestrians near Hanuman Temple in Lucknow's Banthra area, killing a six-year-old boy. The accused, Gaurav Singh, was arrested within hours based on CCTV footage after he attempted to flee the scene. The vehicle, registered in Kanpur, has been seized.

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 1:38 pm

UP: 6-year-old killed as Class 12 student rams car into auto, pedestrians

Lucknow: A six-year-old boy was killed, and four people were injured after a 21-year-old student returning from a farewell party rammed his car into an autorickshaw and pedestrians in the Banthra area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Friday, February 13. According to preliminary inquiry, the speeding car hit an autorickshaw before ploughing into Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 13 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

Class 12 Student Returning From Farewell Runs Over 5 In Lucknow, 6-Year-Old Dies

A Class 12 student returning from a farewell party allegedly lost control of his speeding car in Lucknow, hitting a parked bike and then running over several people. The incident left a six-year-old boy dead and four others injured.

NDTV 13 Feb 2026 12:38 pm

What Uttar Pradesh means for Indias growth story

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 9:58 am

2 held for duping villagers of Rs 1.5cr savings

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 9:54 am

ANTF arrests 7 drug traffickers, seize Rs 3 crore narcotics

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 9:52 am

UP Congress announces new legal team

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 9:52 am

Liquor prices to stay steady in new fiscal

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 9:52 am

6-year-old killed, 5 injured as speeding car mows down pedestrians near Hanuman Temple in Lucknow

A speeding car tragically killed a six-year-old boy and injured five others, including two women and two children, near Hanuman Temple in Banthra. The driver allegedly accelerated to flee after initially hitting a parked motorcycle, causing further casualties among pedestrians.

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:57 am

Tender for construction of corridor at Vasantkunj depot

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:56 am

Flower show prep discussed in LMC meet

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:55 am

Cafe sealed, owner booked for coercion to join flesh trade

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:40 am

Breathless after walk? Could be SOS from heart: Experts

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:39 am

Dastak fest ends with short film, photography contests

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:39 am

Friends make Nadeem Hasnains 75th bday spl

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:39 am

UP: In process of forming OBC panel for panchayat polls

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:22 am

Lambo crash accused held, released in hrs

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:21 am

Enrol under Rozgar Yojana: EPFO to employers

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 8:21 am

Transgenders eligible for Ayush card: Minister

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 7:42 am

SP MLCs accuse govt of selective action amid rising crime

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 7:42 am

Soon, grand Lakshman Dwar in Ayodhya

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 7:24 am

KGMU MoU with foreign univ for study

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 6:49 am

Sexual harassment: Addl prof suspended

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 6:31 am

Special film screening

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 6:31 am

Pathak flags rising cancer, heart and kidney cases

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 6:27 am

Assembly sees war of words between energy minister, Shivpal

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 6:09 am

UP emerged as development model under Yogi: Rajeshwar

The Times of India 13 Feb 2026 5:37 am

Dharmendra Pradhan launches drive for adoption of AI in education

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026. This event sets the stage for integrating AI into education across India. The Bharat EduAI Stack will support AI-powered learning solutions. Several key partnerships and initiatives were announced. These include collaborations between IIT Bombay and Columbia University, and IIM Lucknow's AI Programme.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:33 pm

Rs 18 crore to strengthen women-centric policing

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Dastak Day 2: Ecology concerns addressed in contests

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Metro east-west corridor gets Rs550 crore allocation

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

UP marks Rs25k-crore for rural devpt

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Textiles and village industries get Rs 5041cr boost

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Rs 500 cr for infra upgrade of pilgrimage destinations

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Push for women empowerment, police infra in pre-poll outlay

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

FIR filed over FB post against Maya

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:59 am

20L girls to benefit from free sanitary pads scheme

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Rs 75 cr Budget push for One District, One Cuisine

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Digi push: Govt allocates Rs 225cr for UP AI Mission

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Govt steps up war on cybercrime with increased allocation

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Rs 580 cr allocated for residential girls schools

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Karamat college fetes meritorious students

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 9:58 am

RailTel bags Rs 17-cr PMC order from Lucknow Municipal Corporation

RailTel Corporation of India announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 16.99 crore from Lucknow Municipal Corporation.

Business Standard 12 Feb 2026 8:04 am

Budget a milestone for Viksit Bharat goal: CM

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:59 am

Budget pushes states growth, say industry honchos

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:39 am

Cong: No focus on youth, farmers & backward areas

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:23 am

Budget lacks intent of actual uplift, says Maya

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:23 am

AAP: A betrayal of peoples expectation

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:23 am

Budget reflects policy-driven governance: MLA

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:08 am

Budget growing in size, shrinking in spend, says Akhilesh

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 6:08 am

Budget historic, focused on public welfare: Chaudhary

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 5:50 am

Microsoft CSR Launches Free Cyber Security, AI Training At JNTUA

The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies, IIIT Lucknow and EY Global Ltd.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Feb 2026 12:40 am

UP Budget 2026-27: CM Yogi Adityanath proposes Rs 43,565 crore for new schemes

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on the State Budget 2026-27, said, In the budget, an amount exceeding Rs 43,565 crores has been proposed solely for new schemes. An amount of over Rs 2 lakh crores is for capital expenditure.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 4:53 pm

UP allocates 43,565 crore for new initiatives in Budget 2026-27

The Uttar Pradesh government has made provisions for a host of new initiatives across sectors, with an outlay of over Rs 43,565 crore in the Budget for the financial year 2026-27 presented in the Assembly on Wednesday. Presenting the Budget in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna detailed several proposed schemes, including the launch of the 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone' to promote micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), for which Rs 575 crore has been earmarked. A new 'One District One Cuisine' (ODOC) scheme has been proposed with a provision of Rs 75 crore, while Rs 7.50 crore has been allocated for the modernisation of the blanket production centre at Khajni in Gorakhpur. Under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion and New City Promotion Scheme, Rs 3,500 crore has been proposed. New housing schemes will be launched in Meerut after 35 years, in Agra after 33 years, in Lucknow after 22 years, and for the first

Business Standard 11 Feb 2026 4:20 pm

ED raids in UPs 4 locations in money laundering case; Rs 33 cr assets, foreign funds under probe

The Enforcement Directorate raided four locations in Sant Kabir Nagar in a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan. Accused of drawing state salary and retirement benefits while living abroad and maintaining links with Pakistan-based religious networks, Khan allegedly acquired properties worth 33 crore and had 5 crore in suspicious bank deposits.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 4:14 pm

UP Budget 202627: Budget grows 12.2% to Rs 9.12 lakh crore as Yogi Adityanath highlights economic turnaround

In a dynamic shift from stagnation to promise, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath introduced the state's 10th budget, underscoring a journey of nine years filled with growth. This budget prioritizes essential sectors such as women, youth, farmers, and job creation, with a strong emphasis on technological advancements aimed at driving prosperity.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

UP Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 27,103 crore for infra, 5-fold hike for textiles

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed Rs 27,103 crore for infrastructure and industrial development, 13 per cent higher than last year, and over Rs 5,041 crore for handloom and textiles, marking a more than five-fold increase, in the 2026-27 Budget tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday, February 11. According to an official statement issued Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Feb 2026 2:41 pm

2 motorcycle riders killed in car collision in UP's Ballia

Two motorcycle riders, Pramod Kumar Rai and Anant Rai, were killed in a head-on collision with a car near Chandpur village in Ballia. The incident occurred around midnight as the victims were returning home from a function. Police have seized the car and filed a case against the absconding driver.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 12:35 pm

Lucknow shooting range to be redeveloped under PPP model

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 9:56 am

Regional passport office Lucknow to hold public grievance redressal camp on Feb 21

Attention passport seekers in Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi! Mark your calendars for February 21, as you can attend a dedicated grievance redressal camp without the hassle of an appointment. This is a fantastic opportunity to tackle any passport-related concerns directly with officials. Notably, the Regional Passport Office has reported the issuance of over 7.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 9:13 am

Deworming drive: 120 students hospitalised in UP; political parties allege negligence

In a concerning incident in Farrukhabad and Mainpuri, over 120 students fell ill with symptoms like headaches and vomiting during a routine school deworming initiative. Authorities are currently probing the situation, considering factors such as potential anxiety among the students. Meanwhile, local political factions are raising alarms over alleged medical negligence and the questionable quality of medications used.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 9:04 am

S-I accused ofharassment,molestation

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 9:04 am

Cops: Man who mowed 4 drove at 140kmph

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 8:47 am

Offensive title: Focus back on UPs Brahmin politics

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 8:47 am

Dastak youth fest begins with focus on nature, environ

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 8:14 am

Parishad faces disruption over quota norms violation

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 7:40 am

Fisheries dept eyes pearl culture & hatchery boost

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 7:39 am