The Times of India

The sugar policy of Uttar Pradesh has catalyzed a remarkable rise in ethanol production, with outputs soaring from 42 crore litres to an impressive 175 crore litres. Co-generation using bagasse has surpassed 1,000 MW, providing extra electricity. This shift towards ethanol not only boosts mill revenues but also enhances farmer compensation, positioning the state as a leader in both ethanol output and renewable energy in India.

Five accused received life sentences for a 2007 abduction aimed at silencing a rape case witness. The victim disappeared nineteen years ago and never returned home to her family. Her mother expressed happiness mixed with the immense cost of this long legal battle. The family lost their daughter and husband, who fought the case for years. They also sold their land and buffalo, leaving them with very little.

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Lucknow Development Authority officials were arrested in a bribery trap. An NRI businessman alleged initial demands of Rs 40 lakh for his commercial complex. He stated that threats of demolition caused him significant mental stress. The Vigilance Establishment is now investigating a potentially larger extortion network. LDA has initiated departmental action and restricted outsider entry into its enforcement section.

A 28-year-old PAC constable died by suicide in Barabanki on Sunday morning. Preliminary investigations suggest depression and significant debts from online gaming caused his distress. His brother confirmed his addiction and mounting financial pressures after repeated losses. Officials are examining his phone and financial records for further details. The incident highlights the severe risks associated with online gaming addiction.

An Ola cab driver was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife. He had filed a missing person report to conceal the crime. Police uncovered the plot using technical and electronic evidence. The driver confessed to conspiring with his alleged lover to eliminate his wife. Both accused have been remanded to judicial custody.

A young couple died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance on temple grounds. Police are investigating the circumstances which led them to take this extreme step. The deceased were identified as Shatrughan and Rajmani, both from the same community. Doctors declared them brought dead after they were rushed to the health center. Bodies were sent for post-mortem examination as further investigation is underway.

Three children drowned while bathing in an under-construction pond in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district. A fourth boy managed to swim to safety and alert villagers, triggering a rescue operation. Divers recovered the bodies of Rohan, Krishna, and Nitish after a 30-minute search. Families were devastated as doctors declared the three children dead at the hospital. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed officials to provide assistance.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav strongly criticized the BJP government on Sunday. He alleged that the ruling party represents corruption, oppression, and sin in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav claimed most state problems would end once the BJP is voted out of power. He also questioned the use of force against protesting youths at Jantar Mantar. The SP leader further commented on the Prime Minister's social media activity.

A paramedical student was detained in Ayodhya after a bomb-making note was found. The handwritten note was discovered in the X-ray department of a state medical college. Police are questioning the student, who claims he copied information from a movie. Other students on duty were also questioned as part of the ongoing investigation. No formal charges have been filed yet, and authorities are verifying the student's statement.

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A husband allegedly murdered his wife's lover and buried the body inside their home. Villagers discovered the crime after a foul smell emanated from the house. Police excavated the room and recovered the decomposed body buried beneath the floor. The wife has been taken into custody while police search for her husband. An investigation is ongoing to apprehend the main accused in this case.