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Roll row: Pilibhit anomalies may cast doubt over close fights in UP

Published on Oct 24, 2026 12:27 am IST
An FIR was registered on Thursday against two sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and a computer operator over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll of Pilibhit Sadar assembly constituency, with the district administration initiating criminal and departmental proceedings. (Pic for representation)
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Public prosecutor, trial judge changed after SC order in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

On October 3, 2021, a car allegedly owned by former Union minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ ran over five people during a farmers’ protest in Tikunia, triggering violence that killed three more people. In all, eight dead — four farmers, a journalist and three others. (File Photo)
Updated on Oct 24, 2026 08:58 am IST

55.24% turnout in UP MLC polls amid clashes, rigging charges

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav casts his vote for the UP Legislative Council (MLC) Graduate and Teacher constituency elections, at Saifai, in Etawah district, Friday. (PTI Photo)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:35 am IST

‘Ram ne Yadav ko maara, B.Com’: Bizarre entries in voter list for UP MLC polls

Polling was held on Friday for 11 biennial Uttar Pradesh legislative council seats.
Updated on Oct 24, 2026 08:17 am IST

UP MLC polls: Teachers’ turnout at 50.92%, graduates’ at 38.02% in Lucknow division

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak standing in queue at Hewett Polytechnic in Lucknow to cast his vote in the UP MLC polls on Friday. (HT)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:53 am IST

Yogi cites ‘Office Office’, ‘tarikh pe tarikh’ to highlight governance gaps

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the inauguration of a two-day Northern Regional Workshop under the ‘Sadhana Shrinkhala’ (Sadhana Series) of Mission Karmayogi at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow on Friday. (HT)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:33 pm IST

Who helped Shraddha evade arrest? Probe on; police may seek custody remand

Shraddha, her sister Rashmi and driver Tanveer Ali alias Danish were arrested by a joint team of Lucknow Police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Nagpur on October 20. (HT File)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:51 am IST

Automated tests boost scrutiny, but licence issuance plunges

The decline follows the shifting of driving tests to the Automated Driving Testing Centre (ADTC) at Uditkheda in Kakori on September 14. (For representation)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:54 am IST

It’s a yes! Tower protest wins family’s nod; online nikah follows

Woman atop mobile tower in Bahraich (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:46 am IST

Capacity building of govt officials/depts: UP ranks first in country under Mission Karmayogi

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union minister Jitendra Singh honouring state officials in Lucknow on October 23. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 08:02 pm IST

UP MLC polls: Akhilesh casts vote, alleges electoral malpractice

SP national president Akhilesh Yadav casting his vote for the MLC polls in Saifai on October 23. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 08:12 pm IST

Anganwadi centres in Prayagraj division to get preschool makeover

Nutrition check of kids at an anganwadi centre in Prayagraj. (File photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 10:41 pm IST

Third suspected heroin unit busted in UP in 3 weeks; seven arrested

Investigators have not established any links between the heroin-related cases. (For Representation)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:33 am IST

UP: Ex-postal official gets 3 years’ jail for ₹15.27 lakh fraud

The CBI filed a chargesheet against the accused on September 30, 2009. (For Representation)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:37 am IST

Police extortion scandal: Three Meerut cops suspended on Noida bizman charges

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 06:22 pm IST

BKU mahapanchayat in Lko: Cane price hike, pending dues dominate demands

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait at the farmers’ mahapanchayat organised by the union at Ganna Sansthan, in Dalibagh, Lucknow, on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 06:35 pm IST

Aligarh road rage case: Accused driver arrested

The arrested driver of the Audi in police custody (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 07:28 pm IST

AI in forensics a double-edged sword, say experts at Lko meet

For representation only (Sourced)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:31 pm IST

UP’s 1st DNA fingerprinting lab in a med inst opens at KGMU

Vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand inaugurated the DNA Fingerprinting Laboratory (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 08:28 pm IST

Hostile witnesses no ground to reject dying declaration: HC

Allahabad High Court (File photo)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:44 am IST

UPCC to mobilise over 2L for Nov 1 Ramleela Maidan protest on vote theft

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Aradhana Mishra (PTI)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:33 am IST

PM, UP CM & defence minister likely to attend IAF aerial show on October 25

A banner put up on the Kazzakpura and Varanasi City Railway Station route ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, in Varanasi on Friday. (Rajesh Kumar)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:36 am IST

Doctors allegedly assault, confine patient’s attendants at SRNH; case lodged

SRN Hospital in Prayagraj (Sourced)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:46 am IST

UP to draw up five-year action plan to tackle leprosy

Conference underway. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 10:54 pm IST

940 UP Board schools fail to download student lists despite warning

It allows schools to check students’ details and identify errors in their personal information before the examination process moves forward. (For representation only)
Published on Oct 24, 2026 07:30 am IST

‘Winnability, not fixed quotas’: SP snubs Cong push for 3-digit seat share

Highly placed sources within the SP maintained that the party is closely analysing recent voting patterns, local organisational strength, and candidate viability rather than conceding a large block of seats based on the Congress’s national profile or its improved tally in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (File Photo)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 10:50 pm IST

Cops grill Shraddha, 2 others; sent to 10-day judicial custody in Lucknow cafe owner death case

A police vehicle escorts Shraddha Dubey, along with her sister Rashmi Dubey and driver Danish (not in picture) from Hazratganj police station to court, in Lucknow.
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 08:56 am IST

Nepal, a fake name and a taxi switch: How Shraddha Dubey stayed ahead of police

Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime suspect in cafe owner Shiva Sharma death case, undergoes medical examination at Civil Hospital, in Lucknow, on Thursday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 11:14 am IST