The Times of India
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Tragedy struck the Agra-Lucknow Expressway as a bus overturned in Unnao, claiming at least six lives and injuring over ten. The vehicle, en route from Delhi to Bihar, veered off course near Kilometre Marker 262. In a separate grim incident, a truck trailer crushed four family members, including three children, to death in Barabanki.
With the conclusion of their five-year tenure on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh's gram panchayat pradhans step aside to make way for 57,694 administrators. This temporary setup guarantees that village governance continues seamlessly as the region preps for the 2026 electoral race.
Gonda cyber cell is intensifying its probe into an interstate cyber fraud racket, tracing more complainants and coordinating with police units across multiple states. The investigation follows the arrest of nine individuals involved in operating mule bank accounts used for online scams worth crores, with authorities freezing over Rs 14.87 crore in suspicious transactions.
UP Police swiftly rescued a 38-year-old man in Etawah within nine minutes of a social media suicide-risk alert. Following an emotional Facebook post due to domestic disputes, police traced his location and intercepted him before he could take his life in a nearby orchard.
A man's body, found with hands and legs tied and throat slit, was discovered in a sack near the Aami river in Gorakhpur. Police suspect the murder occurred elsewhere before the body was dumped. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and apprehend those responsible.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's flight from Moradabad was aborted due to a technical snag in the UP government aircraft. The pilot detected an issue while rolling on the runway, leading to a precautionary takeoff abort. Pathak later observed smoke from the aircraft, and an inquiry is expected.
A 48-year-old woman was tragically killed in a suspected tiger attack in Bahraich district while collecting firewood near a forest. Villagers rushed to her aid but she succumbed to severe injuries. Residents report increased wildlife movement and are demanding urgent action from forest officials to ensure safety in fringe villages.
Fuel prices in Lucknow have surged for the fifth time since mid-May, with petrol now costing Rs 101.89 per litre and diesel Rs 95.36. This cumulative increase of over Rs 7 in both fuels is impacting transportation and household budgets across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Consumers are feeling the pinch of these repeated hikes.
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