The Times of India

A Bahraich woman has accused her father-in-law of repeated rape at gunpoint, with her husband allegedly complicit and later issuing triple talaq via phone. Police have registered a case against five family members. The husband claims marital disputes and the woman's alleged affair. Investigations are ongoing, with no arrests yet.

Uttar Pradesh's final electoral roll for the upcoming panchayat elections reveals a significant gender gap of over 85 lakh voters, with men outnumbering women. Jaunpur district boasts the highest number of both male and female electors, while eastern Uttar Pradesh districts hold the largest electorates. Conversely, Gautam Buddh Nagar has the smallest panchayat electorate.

Lucknow celebrated Rabindranath Tagore's 165th birth anniversary with Rabindra Sandhya 2026. The event featured a mesmerizing Rabindra Sangeet performance by Srabani Sen and a theatrical adaptation of Tagore's 'Mahamaya' by Japonchitro. The prestigious Rabindra Samman 2026 was also presented, alongside a Bengali literary exhibition, drawing a large, appreciative crowd.

A 27-year-old man, Mohammad Asif, accused of molesting two sisters, was apprehended by Sultanpur police after a late-night encounter. He allegedly fired at the joint police and SOG team near the Ahmat airstrip, prompting a retaliatory shot that injured his leg. Admitted to the hospital, Asif reportedly confessed to the June 9 incident.

A US military strike off Oman's coast claimed the lives of three Indian sailors, including 31-year-old Shivanand Chaurasia, leaving his young children and family in Uttar Pradesh devastated. The tanker MT Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members. While 21 were rescued, Shivanand and two others perished, shattering dreams of a better future.

A tragic chain-reaction crash on the Gonda-Lucknow highway claimed five lives and injured four. A speeding SUV struck individuals gathered to help victims of an initial motorcycle accident. The deceased include Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, Gulshan, Hasan Mohammad, Imtiyaz Ali, and Himanshu. The driver of the SUV has been taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.

Kheri Witnesses Max Increase; Highest Deletion In Ghazipur

Sant Kabir Nagar district has once again topped Uttar Pradesh's public grievance redressal rankings for May 2026, marking its twelfth consecutive win. This success stems from diligent complaint monitoring and quality disposal, with police personnel urged to maintain a positive, merit-based approach.

Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll for upcoming panchayat polls shows a net gain of over 29 lakh voters despite extensive purification. Over 2 crore names were removed due to death, migration, or duplication. Lakhimpur Kheri, Kushinagar, and Siddharthnagar saw significant voter increases, while Ghazipur and Mainpuri experienced declines.

Former Congress MLA Mukesh Srivastava has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment in a disproportionate assets case. He allegedly amassed assets significantly exceeding his known income during his tenure as an MLA. Srivastava is also under investigation in multiple other vigilance cases linked to alleged irregularities in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam.

Etawah's Deputy CMO, Dr. Srinivas Yadav, was apprehended by Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment accepting a 55,000 bribe. Officials orchestrated a sting operation after a complainant alleged the bribe was demanded for clearing an ultrasound center application. The tainted money was recovered, and a case is registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh arrested two individuals, Arvind Singh and Mohammad Salim, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain a Rs 25 lakh loan from Allahabad Bank. The accused used forged property documents and impersonation to secure the cash credit, evading arrest for a significant period.

A tragic road accident in Barabanki claimed three lives, including a six-year-old girl, when a speeding tractor-trolley collided with a motorcycle. The victims were returning from a family function in Lucknow. The collision, which occurred near Gopalpur village, resulted in severe injuries and the immediate death of two individuals, with the child succumbing later.

Recruitment Board says examination conducted peacefully across 1,183 centres in all 75 districts; 12 FIRs registered so far, nine accused arrested

In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday in Bijnor, a severe household dispute culminated in both a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law attempting to end their lives. Reports indicate the daughter-in-law resorted to self-immolation using kerosene, while the mother-in-law consumed a lethal poison.

A head-on collision between a Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus and a truck on the Bahraich-Sitapur route early Wednesday left seventeen passengers injured, two critically. The accident near Gadamaar village prompted a swift rescue operation. Injured passengers were rushed to the district hospital, with two requiring advanced treatment in Lucknow. Police are investigating the cause.

Uttar Pradesh is set to provide housing and healthcare to acid attack and triple talaq victims. Eligible women will receive medical aid through Ayushman Bharat and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana, plus housing under PM Awas Yojana or CM Awas Yojana.

Tragedy struck Barabanki as a trailer collided with a truck on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway, igniting a fierce blaze. Two individuals perished in the inferno, while two others sustained severe injuries. The devastating accident near Chaubisi village caused significant traffic disruption and prompted an ongoing police investigation into the cause.

An elderly priest, Milan Das, was found stabbed to death at an under-construction temple in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The 60-year-old was attacked by unidentified assailants on Tuesday afternoon. Local residents rushed him to a health center where he was declared dead. The incident triggered tension and a brief protest. Police are investigating the murder and searching for clues.

Victims Targeted Over Relationship With Local Youths