Sukhdev Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara honour killing, died in a road accident in Kushinagar just four months after his 20-year prison sentence ended. He was killed when a speeding car struck the motorcycle he was riding. His release was previously opposed by Katara's mother.

Uttar Pradesh has significantly boosted its farmer support by increasing the State Advisory Price (SAP) for sugarcane by Rs 30 per quintal for the 2025-26 season. This marks the highest hike since 2017, raising the price to Rs 390 for common varieties and Rs 400 for upgraded ones.

Uttar Pradesh government has increased the State Advisory Price (SAP) for sugarcane by Rs 30 per quintal for the 2025-26 season, setting it at Rs 390 for common and Rs 400 for upgraded varieties. This marks the highest SAP hike since 2017, benefiting around 46 lakh farmers and aiming to boost sugar production in the state.

Varanasi's ghats will come alive with the Kashi Ganga Mahotsav from November 1-4, featuring renowned artists like Padmashri Geeta Chandran, Malini Awasthi, and Hansraj Raghuvanshi. The four-day festival will showcase a blend of North Indian folk traditions, Bharatnatyam, classical music, and devotional renditions, celebrating India's rich cultural legacy.

A viral video shows a woman and her brother seeking justice after an alleged assault by housing society officials in Lucknow. The complainant claims police initially refused to register her FIR. However, police sources suggest the altercation began with the woman's alleged abuse of a guard and destruction of his phone.