80 households in Rohtak village get gas connections

Rohtak’s first biogas plant at Kharawar village’s gaushala will supply cooking fuel cheaper than LPG to 80 households, opening within a week. Built for ₹67 lakh under Swachh Bharat Mission, it will produce 400 cubic metres of gas daily and bio-slurry. A 2.5-km pipeline connects homes; expansion is planned, three years after the project began.

Haryana reshuffle: New chiefs appointed for GMDA, MCG

Haryana has appointed Dusmanta Kumar Behera CEO of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and Pankaj commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), replacing Phool Chand Meena and Pradeep Dahiya. Behera will lead Faridabad’s authority, while Mohd Imran Raza becomes GMDA additional CEO. The reshuffle comes amid efforts to improve Gurugram’s roads and sanitation.

‘Green cracker’ farce: Lko sees toxic climb before breather

Firecrackers plunged Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh into a post-Diwali pollution crisis, with smoke reducing visibility to 300 metres and the city’s AQI rising to 245 Monday, then falling to 172 Tuesday. Khora peaked at 380, while Ghaziabad and Noida remained “very poor”; PM2.5 dominated, posing respiratory risks. Experts blamed fireworks and stagnant weather, urging tighter controls.

UP expands food, drug testing capacity across all 18 divisions

Uttar Pradesh has expanded testing laboratories across all 18 divisions, lifting food-sample capacity from 30,000 to 108,000 and medicine capacity from 12,500 to 60,000 to detect adulterated food and substandard drugs faster. FSDA opened facilities in 12 divisions, upgraded six, and began surveillance October 31; recruitment and the “Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai” campaign support enforcement.

School teacher dies after assault in Basti; Cong leader among accused

A 45-year-old government schoolteacher died Tuesday in Basti after an alleged assault involving local Congress women’s wing president Lakshmi Yadav and relatives, who reportedly attacked her family with sticks and knives. Her husband and children were injured, and police detained the accused. The family attributes the attack to a three-year-old dispute over forged marksheets.

STF arrests Haryana man with 434 kg ganja worth ₹1.25 cr in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested alleged drug trafficker Mohammad Irshad near Ayodhya Tuesday, seizing 433.930 kg of ganja worth ₹1.25 crore from his truck. Irshad said he was instructed to deliver it to Bahraich after unloading peaches in Odisha; investigators are seeking truck owner Ikramuddin, suspected of arranging the consignment. An NDPS Act case was registered.

Name missing from UP electoral roll? Fill in Form 6: ECI

Electors missing from Uttar Pradesh’s current voter list despite prior enrolment may submit Form-6 without fear, the Election Commission clarified Tuesday, saying Section 31 action will not follow solely for reapplying, provided applicants are not registered elsewhere and meet requirements. District officials were instructed to publicize the guidance, while citizens were urged to verify the rolls.

Cracker injuries flood Lko hosps, 612 reach ERs over 3 days

At least 612 injured people reached five major Lucknow government hospitals over Diwali, as firecracker blasts and road accidents drove emergency cases. KGMU treated 203 patients, Civil Hospital more than 150, Lokbandhu 112, Balrampur 78 and RMLIMS 69; severe blasts caused fractures, deep wounds and finger loss. The influx began on Chhoti Diwali and continued through Monday.

Waste meets manpower crunch; Lko garbage collection takes a hit

Diwali left Lucknow’s waste system struggling, as sanitation workers’ leave and fewer collection vehicles cut refuse reaching the Shivri processing plant by nearly 44% on November 9. The facility received 1,126 metric tonnes, 874 below normal, with about 150 workers reportedly absent. Collection remained slow next day, while festive and firecracker waste accumulated citywide.

2 lakh emergency calls in UP during three days of Diwali

Uttar Pradesh’s UP-112 assisted 205,738 people during Diwali’s three-day festivities, far above its usual daily average, as police-related emergencies drove demand, official figures showed. Calls rose from 53,264 on November 7 to 77,753 on November 9; the service handled about 156,000 police cases, 36,817 medical emergencies and 7,029 fires, while also aiding seniors and women.

Wild water buffaloes in Dudhwa: Separate predator-proof enclosure to come up before reintroduction

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve plans a separate, predator-proof 40–50-hectare enclosure for wild water buffaloes arriving from Assam, after experts flagged tiger attacks in the existing rhino enclosure. Officials will consult experts and assess seasonal food and acclimatisation before setting a date. Heavy rains have also delayed two planned rhino releases; buffaloes disappeared from Dudhwa nearly four decades ago.

Unpaid challans: Traffic penalties don’t deter violations when a pvt vehicle can continue to ply

An overturned Lucknow–Agra Expressway bus that killed three and injured about 45 had five unpaid challans worth ₹27,000, despite valid permits and fitness papers. It carried 56 passengers for 40 seats; investigators are examining driver fatigue and a possible tyre burst. Unpaid fines do not block renewals; past fatal crashes also involved buses with unpaid penalties.

Akhilesh flips ‘80-20’ pitch, says NDA capable of contesting only 80 seats

Akhilesh Yadav turned Yogi Adityanath’s “80-20” formula against the BJP, saying its alliance could contest at most 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 assembly election while the PDA would outdo the NDA. Yogi had said 80% backed the NDA and 20% the PDA after Rajya Sabha polls; Akhilesh also pledged Ayodhya reforms. PDA represents backward classes, Dalits and minorities.

‘No threats, intimidation’: Shivpal warns SP workers ahead of 2027 UP polls

SP leader Shivpal Yadav ordered district presidents to expel workers who threaten or intimidate, seeking to protect the party’s image before the 2027 UP elections. He urged discipline and booth-level organising, calling the contest “do-or-die” and warning the BJP could exploit remarks. The order echoes Akhilesh Yadav’s calls for restraint amid BJP accusations of hooliganism.

HC directs Meghalaya govt to address infrastructure gaps, staff shortages in forensic lab

The Meghalaya High Court ordered action to address shortages at Shillong’s Forensic Sciences Laboratory, warning deficiencies could delay investigations and trials or cause acquittals. An amicus curiae’s report identified vacant posts, faulty equipment, interrupted DNA testing and a damaged generator. The state must address staffing and maintenance and report progress before the November 19 hearing.

Doctors advise N95 masks, indoor exercise, air purifiers amid high pollution in Delhi

Delhi doctors urged residents to wear properly fitted N95 masks outdoors, avoid morning and evening walks, and exercise indoors as pollution remains high. Children, older adults and people with chronic heart, lung or kidney conditions face the greatest risks. Experts recommend air purifiers, hydration and regular medicines. Winter weather traps emissions near the ground; Delhi’s AQI improved to 299 Tuesday.

Neighbours fire at woman after she objects to firecrackers in Ghaziabad; booked

Police in Ghaziabad registered an attempted-murder FIR against two neighbours and up to seven other suspects after they allegedly entered a woman’s home and fired at her family on Diwali, following objections to firecrackers. The complainant also alleged casteist abuse and theft of ₹7,000; police are reviewing CCTV and investigating before arrests. The incident occurred on November 8.

Loni near Delhi chokes on toxic air, struggles to shed tag of world's most polluted city

Loni near Delhi recorded severe air pollution Tuesday, with real-time AQI reaching 470 as residents demanded a lasting solution. Industrial emissions, traffic, dust, construction and garbage burning fuel the crisis; authorities imposed Stage III restrictions and halted nonessential construction. Residents report breathing problems and want sustained clean-up. Loni topped IQAir’s global pollution list in 2025.

UP teen girl takes charge, stops her own child marriage

A 16-year-old in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, stopped her planned marriage to a 25-year-old man in Saudi Arabia by calling helpline 1098, prompting officials, police and an NGO to intervene before the wedding. Both families agreed she would not marry before 18; she hopes to continue her education, despite her parents’ financial hardship and social pressure.

10 held as Delhi Police busts banned e-cigarette network supplying products near schools, colleges

Delhi Police arrested 10 people, including seven pan-shop owners, and seized 551 banned e-cigarettes and 102,800 cigarettes, uncovering an alleged three-tier network supplying outlets near schools, colleges and coaching centres. Investigators say wholesalers, distributors and retailers used couriers and cash payments to move products in Delhi; police are probing Nepal and Jaipur links under tobacco-control laws.

Two Jamtara cyber fraud kingpins arrested after five years in ₹27-lakh cheating case

Delhi Police arrested two Jamtara-based cyber-fraud kingpins accused of stealing Rs 27.10 lakh through a fake Canara Bank website after they surrendered at Patiala House court on October 30. The men allegedly designed fraudulent bank sites and customer-care services advertised on Google, directing victims to links that captured banking credentials. The case began in July 2021.

TN court declines bail to ex-minister Anbil Mahesh in approvals for schools scam

A Chennai court denied former Tamil Nadu school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi bail in an alleged school-approval bribery scheme, finding a prima facie case and prioritizing public interest. The judge said aides collected money and substantial sums reached him, while the investigation continues. Police cite 177 school managements and Rs 17 crore in funds traced.

3 workers die at Tata Electronics Hosur plant; TN Minister says incident will be thoroughly probed

Three contract workers suffocated amid toxic fumes and low oxygen while cleaning a wastewater tank at Nalco Water’s utility facility in Tata Electronics’ Hosur factory, which makes Apple iPhone components. A colleague raised the alarm after the workers collapsed. Tamil Nadu authorities are investigating possible safety violations, and Nalco is cooperating, as India expands iPhone manufacturing.

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Rajat Jayanti parks, lays foundation stones for projects across state

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually inaugurated Devbhoomi Rajat Jayanti Parks across nine urban local bodies in four districts, laid foundations for seven Dehradun projects worth Rs 36 crore, and flagged off eight waste-collection vehicles. The parks transform neglected spaces into amenities, advancing the state’s silver-jubilee development drive focused on sanitation, environmental protection and civic services.

Ex-RG Kar hospital principal appears before ED for questioning in financial irregularities case

Former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate Tuesday for questioning over alleged financial irregularities and diversion of hospital funds, as investigators examine transactions involving contractors and associates. The agency issued a summons after Ghosh sought time. Named in its February chargesheet, he received court bail in October after CBI custody.

Delhi court acquits man of murder, says probe tried to portray crash as premeditated killing

A Delhi court acquitted Rohit Krishnan Mahantam of murder and attempted murder over a 2017 collision that killed 21-year-old Gurpreet Singh, finding investigative flaws—including delayed witnesses and suppressed forensic evidence—undermined deliberate-ramming allegations. It convicted Mahantam of negligent driving, sentenced him to two years, and ordered Rs 4.75 lakh in compensation for Gurpreet’s heirs.

Three bodies found at separate locations in Lucknow; police probe deaths

Police in Lucknow are investigating three deaths after the bodies of two men and a woman were found at different locations, including one man whose murder is suspected. An unidentified man was discovered stuffed in a sack beneath a culvert; another man’s family questioned a hanging, while the woman’s cause of death remains unknown pending post-mortem examinations.

From forgotten ruins to open-air museum: The resurrection of a lost Khasi settlement

Twahlongwar, Meghalaya’s so-called “Lost Village,” is emerging as a heritage destination, attracting 2,115 visitors since opening in August and reconnecting residents with their Khasi heritage through conservation and tourism livelihoods. Archaeologists documented 21 ruined houses and possible marketplace remains, but the settlement’s age and abandonment remain uncertain; MAL plans further research and oral-history preservation.

Can't sit on homebuyers' money without delivering flats: Consumer panel orders ₹1.95 cr refund

Maharashtra’s consumer commission ordered Bombay Dyeing and Bombay Realty to refund Rs 1.95 crore to two Jamshedpur homebuyers, finding deficient service and unfair trade practices. It awarded Rs 1.5 lakh in compensation and costs. The buyers cancelled their flat booking in 2016 after construction delays; the commission rejected limitation arguments, saying the developers retained funds without delivering possession.

No proposal to allot Central Secretariat club premises to anyone: Centre to Delhi HC

The Centre told the Delhi High Court it has no proposal to allot Central Secretariat Club premises to anyone, prompting the court to make no order on the club’s plea. The club may remove its belongings within a week. It is challenging its July de-recognition and eviction orders, alleging arbitrary action against the 107-year-old institution.