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Deepak Lavania

Deepak Lavania

Deepak Lavania is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, covering Western Uttar Pradesh. A firm believer in the mantra 'Work is Worship,' he brings dedication and depth to his reporting.

Articles by Deepak Lavania

3 Delhi residents killed, 4 injured after car hits parked canter on UP’s Rampur road

Three Delhi residents were killed and four others were seriously injured after their car rammed into a canter parked along the roadside in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:50 IST

Six-year-old’s rape: Police dog Mary to receive DGP honour

Police dog Mary (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 15:24 IST

Captivity, cattle-feed rotis, beatings: Rescued workers recount ‘factory of horror’

SSP Sanjai Kumar showing a pointed object allegedly used to torture the workers at the factory. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 12:47 IST

3 days, no lead, then ‘Mary’ caught scent: How a police dog solved a rape case

Recognising Mary’s role in the investigation, Sambhal superintendent of police (SP) Krishan Kumar Bishnoi on Monday rewarded Mary with a cheque of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 09:28 IST

Boy, 6, kidnapped, thrown into canal alive in UP; accused was dating his mother

The accused admitted to taking the child and throwing him in the canal, police said.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 15:51 IST

UP man kills son who wanted to sell their land for business venture; held: Cops

Police said the dispute ultimately led Sundar to allegedly conspire to kill his son. (Representative Image/iStock)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 12:28 IST

No glitter in gold markets; thousands of livelihoods at stake in Western UP

According to traders, the decline has come despite the ongoing wedding season, traditionally considered the most profitable period for the bullion industry. (Sourced)

Updated on May 22, 2026 14:30 IST

Minor UP boy taken to J&K for job, forced to convert

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on May 19, 2026 15:50 IST

Rampur MLA replaces fleet vehicles with solar-powered e-rickshaws

Rampur City MLA Akash Saxena seen travelling in his convoy of e-rickshaws. (Sourced)

Updated on May 16, 2026 14:40 IST

Politics, protests, and padlocked shops in Meerut’s Central Market

Anil Govil, Meerut MP, at the protest site adressing families on Friday. (Anuj Kaushik/HT)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 15:02 IST

Three shot dead at birthday party inside gym in UP’s Bulandshahr: Police

Police said that before fleeing, Jeetu allegedly removed the CCTV DVR from the premises in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 09:22 IST

West Asia war casts shadow on Moradabad handicraft industry

As uncertainty looms, exporters fear order cancellations and factory shutdowns. (For representation)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 24:44 IST

Sambhal mosque built in 1526, no records on its land origin: ASI tells CIC

A view of Shahi Jama Masjid covered with plastic sheets as a precautionary measure before the Holi festival, in Sambhal on Monday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 15:58 IST

‘Dirty, naked politics’: PM Modi slams Congress over ‘shirtless’ protest at AI Summit

Watch: PM Modi’s Full-Frontal Attack On 'Shirtless' Congress Protest, Says 'You Are Already Naked!'

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 14:24 IST

Govt begins process to build dedicated airbase for drones in Meerut

Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's most advanced stealth fighter jet, at an air show (File photo)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 05:54 IST

2 SIs suspended for extorting ₹20L from Meerut trader

Representational image (Sourced)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 13:34 IST

Suspended Bareilly city magistrate welcomes Supreme Court observations, stay on UGC regulations

2019-batch PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri publicly announced his resignation on Republic Day. Later, the Uttar Pradesh government suspended him. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 03:24 IST

A lifetime etched in brass earns artisan Padma Shri honour

Chiranji Lal Yadav (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:17 IST

Resignation row: Bareilly magistrate suspended for ‘indiscipline’, faces inquiry

In his letter, PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri stated that his decision was prompted by two key issues – the implementation of the new UGC regulations and the incident during the Mauni Amavasya bath at the Prayagraj Magh Mela. (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 02:56 IST

Five sentenced to life in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

Five sentenced to life in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 01:32 IST

‘Didn’t break… will keep fighting’: Bulandshahr gang rape survivor vows to become judge

‘Didn’t break… will keep fighting’: Bulandshahr gang rape survivor vows to become judge

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 14:29 IST

Bulandshahr police probe lapses exposed after verdict in highway gang rape case

The crime took place on July 28 night, 2016, when a family travelling on National Highway-91 was abducted, robbed and the mother-daughter duo gang-raped. Public outrage erupted soon after the incident, forcing administrative action. As many as 17 police personnel, including the then SSP, were suspended. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 13:20 IST

Bulandshahr case: After 9 yrs, 5 get life term for gang rape of mother and daughter

Special Pocso judge OP Verma delivered the sentence, after convicting the accused on December 20. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 24:58 IST

Court gives life imprisonment to 5 for mother-daughter gang rape on NH-91

The five convicts belong to the notorious Bawariya gang. (PIXABAY)

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 12:09 IST

Man arrested for killing wife, two daughters, burying bodies inside home in UP

Police said the case of domestic violence and extreme brutality, committed on the night of December 10, came to light after Farooq’s father raised the alarm (Representative photo)

Updated on Dec 17, 2025 10:08 IST

Six dead, five injured as UPSRTC bus hits tempo in Moradabad

The mangled tempo after the accident in Moradabad on Sunday. (Sourced)

Updated on Nov 30, 2025 14:17 IST

Man shot dead in celebratory firing at UP wedding; FIR against bride’s cousin

Station House Officer (SHO) Balram Singh said that the postmortem was conducted on Friday. (Representative photo)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 14:08 IST

UP: Sambhal authorities begin excavation of well connected to 1978 riots

Excavation underway at a well site in Sambhal. (SOURCED)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 16:26 IST

Meerut’s ‘blue drum’ murder case: Accused Muskan gives birth to baby girl, slain husband’s family seeks DNA test

Muskan Rastogi, the accused in the Meerut’s ‘blue drum’ murder case. (File)

Updated on Nov 25, 2025 15:14 IST

Meerut: Celebratory firing mars javelin star Annu Rani’s wedding; FIR filed

Sahil Bhardwaj, the groom and kickboxing champion, allegedly fired two rounds with Annu Rani, exchanged garlands, and tossed bundles of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 notes. (Sourced)

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 12:11 IST

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