A Lucknow father's plea to Russia for his son's participation in a cancer vaccine trial has received a sensitive response. While the Russian government is considering the request, India's Health Ministry stated the vaccine is currently only for local trials. The father has appealed to Indian and Russian officials for his son's inclusion.

A stone quarry caved in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one worker's death and at least eight feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF and SDRF teams, hindered by darkness and the quarry's significant depth. Officials are investigating the incident, with quarry owners reportedly fleeing.

Authorities are investigating a terror plot involving a potential biological attack across multiple Indian cities. Searches were conducted at the residence of Mohammad Suhail Saleem Khan in Lakhimpur Kheri as part of a multi-state probe. Accused individuals allegedly planned to poison temple prasad and conducted reconnaissance for attacks in Lucknow, Delhi, and Ahmedabad.