The Times of India News

A shocking incident unfolded in Kanpur where a woman, Veerangana, allegedly attacked her husband, Ravishankar Savita, with an axe multiple times following a drunken argument. Their young son was present during the brutal altercation. Veerangana was apprehended by authorities after initially reporting an accident. Investigators are continuing their probe into the violent domestic dispute.

Alumni from various batches reunited at a Lucknow school for the 'Bachpan Se Pachpan' event, celebrating their shared past. The gathering honored former teachers, staff members, and featured a lively performance by Kaziranga Rhino Boys, fostering a strong sense of community and nostalgia.

A vast illicit economy fueled by codeine-based cough syrups is thriving across East UP and beyond, preying on youth and laborers. Investigations reveal a multi-crore racket involving diversion from legal channels, with kingpins orchestrating a complex smuggling network. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns, with multiple arrests and probes underway.

Two sisters in Lucknow died by suicide after allegedly being distraught over their pet dog's deteriorating health. The women, aged 22 and 24, reportedly consumed poison. Police are investigating the incident, noting the siblings also had mental health issues and were deeply attached to their ailing German Shepherd.

Agra Zone Police's Operation Jagriti is making strides in women's empowerment and safety, focusing on victim support, cyber harassment prevention, and reducing elopement cases. Phase-5, involving various departments and UNICEF, has reached over 5.5 lakh people through grassroots awareness drives. Previous phases showed significant drops in elopement and crimes against women.

A CAG audit in Uttar Pradesh has exposed massive planning and financial mismanagement in rural electrification schemes, DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA. Flawed project reports, inflated costs, and delayed execution led to over Rs 2,000 crore in lost grants. Critical objectives like off-grid connections and feeder separation were largely unmet, undermining the state's electrification drive.