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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, January 17, 2026: In a shocking incident from Kanpur, a man allegedly strangled his wife to death and later informed the police at the local police station. The victim’s body was found wrapped in a blanket inside their room. The couple had married four months ago against family opposition. The accused, Sachin Rajput, resides in a rented room above Muskaan Charitable Poly Clinic in Ruma, Maharajpur police station area. According to police, Sachin is originally from Mohanpur village in Fatehpur district and works as an auto-rickshaw driver. He had married Sweta Singh in August, despite objections from her family, and later moved to Surat for employment before returning to Kanpur. Suspected Infidelity Triggers Fatal Clash Sachin told the police that on the nigh...

Firozabad, January 17, 2026: A tragic fire caused by a leaking LPG cylinder claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy and left three other children seriously injured in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Friday night in Malviya Nagar locality under the Dakshin police station area, while the children were alone at home. According to officials, the fire broke out while the children were cooking food. A suspected gas leak from the cylinder led to a sudden blaze, leaving all four siblings severely burned as they attempted to control the fire. Neighbours rushed to the spot after noticing the flames and immediately shifted the injured children to the district hospital. The deceased child has been identified as Himanshu (7), who succumbed to his injuries during treatment on S...

Lucknow, January 17, 2026: A memorial march in honor of late student Rohit Vemula at Lucknow University turned chaotic on Saturday as student groups BAPSA and ABVP clashed on campus. The confrontation, which began as verbal arguments, quickly escalated into physical altercations. March Turns TenseBAPSA (Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students’ Association) organized the march near the Ambedkar statue, with students chanting slogans such as, “Rohit, we are ashamed; your killers are still alive.” The demonstration, initially peaceful, soon triggered a confrontation with members of the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad), leading to a tense standoff. Police personnel on site intervened to prevent further escalation. BAPSA’s AllegationsIn a statement following the incident, BAPSA claimed the...