The Times of India

A dispute over a vegetable stall tragically turned violent in Ballia's Reoti town, resulting in the death of 40-year-old Dhanji Turha and serious injury to his brother. The clash, involving sticks and iron rods, led to the fatal altercation. Police have registered a case against four named individuals and some unidentified persons, with efforts to apprehend them ongoing.

A married man allegedly attacked a woman with a knife after she refused his marriage proposal in Bahraich district. The accused then attempted suicide by stabbing himself and consuming pesticide. Both are undergoing treatment at Bahraich Medical College, with police investigating the incident linked to a past relationship.

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered power discoms to refund or adjust excess charges collected from consumers for smart prepaid meters. UPPCL had levied unapproved rates, impacting over 3.67 lakh consumers, with an immediate refund liability of Rs 127 crore. The commission mandated a compliance report by July 31.

Uttar Pradesh's voter count is nearing 13 crore following a surge in new applications during the 2026 voter roll revision. Despite over 3.26 crore notices issued for verification, the final electoral roll is set for publication on April 10. Deletions, primarily due to migration and self-initiation, have also been processed.