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The Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli has successfully rolled out its first Vande Bharat trainset, a 16-coach chair car rake equipped with a Siemens propulsion system. This marks MCF's entry into Vande Bharat production, with the trainset now undergoing testing before passenger service.
A 27-year-old groom, Azad Bind, was shot dead by a bride's relative, Pradeep Bind, and an associate while en route to his wedding in Jaunpur. The accused, reportedly unhappy with the marriage, intercepted the wedding procession and opened fire. The groom succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Reviews Water, Irrigation Plans Amid Rainfall Concerns
A 31-year-old property dealer, Prabal Jain, died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential building in Lucknow's Gudamba area. Preliminary investigation and his wife's statement suggest the incident, which occurred on Thursday night, may have been a suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem.
Vehicle owners can enjoy a toll-free ride on the newly opened 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj for the first 15 days, until May 13. This initiative aims to boost ridership by allowing commuters to experience the smooth journey. The Uttar Pradesh government will compensate the concessionaires for the deferred toll collection.
Sarah Moin, a student with profound disabilities, has achieved an exceptional 98.75% in her ISC Class XII exams. Defying her inability to hear, speak, or see, she excelled in multiple subjects, demonstrating remarkable intellect and determination. Her success story is a testament to her unwavering resolve and the dedicated support of her family and teachers.
A Lucknow-Raipur IndiGo flight carrying 170 passengers aborted take-off after pilots spotted a monkey on the runway. The aircraft returned for checks and departed later. The incident also caused an Air India Express flight to make two go-arounds.
Tragedy struck in Lucknow's Vibhuti Khand as a building collapse during excavation claimed one labourer's life and injured another. Rescue teams swiftly worked to free the trapped workers. The deceased, identified as Laxmi Shankar Awasthi, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.
A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district claims 140 chickens died after a wedding procession played loud DJ music. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, near his farm in Dariyapur village. The owner alleges the intense noise caused panic and death among the birds. Police have filed an FIR against the DJ operator.