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The Times of India

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Why UPPCL sold power at Rs 3.77 and bought at Rs 6.52? Utility explains market dynamics

An audit report revealed UPPCL purchased electricity at an average of Rs 6.52 per unit and sold it at Rs 3.77, prompting concerns about power scheduling. UPPCL defended the figures, citing market dynamics of fluctuating prices based on demand and solar generation. Consumer groups are now demanding a review of these transactions.

19 Jun 2026 7:15 am
19 Jun 2026 1:13 am
Operation Vajrapat: Varanasi range police target criminals digital and criminal ecosystems, 554 social media profiles taken down

Varanasi police have launched 'Operation Vajrapat' to dismantle criminal networks, both physical and digital. The campaign targets 1,080 individuals linked to 165 groups, removing 554 social media profiles used to glorify crime and spread fear. This innovative approach aims to create a crime-free society by acting even without formal complaints.

18 Jun 2026 9:03 pm
UP horror: Man kills cousin over affair with his wife, slits throat and mutilates face

Rae Bareli police swiftly apprehended a man for the brutal murder of his cousin, a watchman. The motive, investigators revealed, stemmed from a three-year illicit affair the accused had with the victim's wife. The accused confessed to the gruesome act, driven by a desire to eliminate the obstacle to his relationship.

18 Jun 2026 7:24 pm
10k to recee Lucknow Army cantonment, IAF station: Class 5-educated youths recruited by ISI-linked pakistani gangster network

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested two youths for working with ISI-backed operatives, tasked with spreading fear and conducting reconnaissance of Army and Air Force installations. The accused, recruited via social media, were promised money for pasting posters and sharing sensitive information, highlighting a pattern of exploiting vulnerable youth for anti-national activities.

18 Jun 2026 6:45 pm
Gold kept as loan security goes missing from bank locker in UP's Firozabad

In a shocking turn of events, a significant heist has taken place at a Bank of India locker in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Ninety-six gold packets, with a staggering estimated value in crores, have gone missing.

18 Jun 2026 3:29 pm
'Toot hokar rahegi': Samajwadi Party rebellion will be led by a Brahmin MP from Ballia, claims OP Rajbhar

Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar reiterated his prediction of a major Samajwadi Party split, claiming disgruntled SP MPs are preparing to break away. He hinted that a leader from Ballia, a region known for its 'rebel' spirit, would spearhead the move, fueled by an alleged insult to the Brahmin community at an SP event.

18 Jun 2026 10:15 am
Chance for monsoon to advance in UP: IMD

Clouds, Rain Likely In Couple Of Days

18 Jun 2026 1:29 am
18 Jun 2026 1:26 am
Freight train wagon ferrying cars gutted in fire on DFC in Firozabad

A freight train carrying cars caught fire near Roopaspur in Firozabad district on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze erupted on the Dedicated Freight Corridor, affecting a wagon loaded with approximately 8 to 10 vehicles. Firefighters swiftly controlled the situation, with no reported casualties. The affected coach was detached for examination, while other train operations continued unaffected.

17 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
CBI conducts searches at 14 locations in Rs 4 crore basic education department embezzlement case in Amethi

CBI teams conducted searches across five Uttar Pradesh districts in a Rs 4 crore embezzlement case within the Amethi basic education department. The probe, initiated following a High Court order, targets several education officials and teachers accused of illegally diverting government funds.

17 Jun 2026 7:14 pm