The Times of India

A gang of five to six men stole a 440 kVA transformer, valued at over Rs 11 lakh, from a residential area on the outskirts of Lucknow. The thieves stripped the transformer of its valuable copper binding, leaving nearly 300 households without power. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

A woman allegedly stormed a Lucknow power substation, assaulting staff and tearing documents after her home's electricity was disconnected. Nidhi Sharma reportedly became agitated when asked for account details, leading to a physical altercation where employees were injured. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa refuted claims of widespread voter deletions, stating only 4,336 names were removed via third-party Form-7 applications. Over 1.89 lakh Form-7 applications were received, with a significant portion being self-filed or related to transfers. New additions saw 54.4 lakh Form-6 applications, boosting the electoral roll.

Four passengers, including three brothers, tragically died when their car plunged into a canal near Mathura late Wednesday night. The vehicle reportedly failed to navigate a sharp turn at high speed, leading to the fatal accident. Local residents attempted a rescue but were unable to save the occupants.

India's International Artist in Residence Program 2026 has commenced, welcoming Jakob V Sigurdsson from Vienna and John B McGarity from New York for a month-long cultural exchange. The initiative aims to foster global artistic dialogue, with artists drawing inspiration from local craft traditions and the city's unique atmosphere.