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Uttar Pradesh News

The Times of India

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Rumours, rush and reassurances: 30% rise in fuel consumption due to Panic buying across Uttar Pradesh

Panic buying, fueled by social media rumors, has led to a surge in fuel consumption across Uttar Pradesh, emptying tanks faster than usual. Authorities assure that supplies are stable, with ample reserves, and urge citizens to disregard misinformation. The situation is attributed to excessive demand, not a supply crisis.

27 Mar 2026 9:29 am
UP court awards death to man for sodomy, murder of 7-year-old

A Kushinagar court swiftly sentenced a 22-year-old man to death for the brutal sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old boy. The conviction, achieved within 30 working days, relied heavily on forensic evidence, including DNA matching from blood-stained shorts and a used condom. The accused lured the child, committed the heinous crime, and attempted to conceal the body.

26 Mar 2026 12:06 pm