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UP: Woman, 2 daughters found dead in pond in Bahraich, police probe underway

Bahraich, Jan 11 (UNI) The bodies of a 35-year-old woman and her two young daughters were recovered from a pond in Payagpur town of Bahraich district late Saturday night.
The incident has triggered allegations of dowry-related harassment and possible murder, though police on Sunday say the exact circumstances of the deaths are still unclear.
The deceased woman, Nisha, was married to Vishnu 12 years ago and had three daughters—Lado (10), Misty (7), and Khushbu (2). The bodies of Nisha, Misty, and Khushbu were found in a pond located behind their house.
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Speculation mounts over Capt Amarinder’s Congress return; high command calls crucial meet in Chandigarh

16 Feb 2026 | 7:31 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The political corridors of Punjab are abuzz with intense speculation regarding the potential homecoming of former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to the Congress fold. The development has sent shockwaves through both Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), triggering a series of strategic maneuvers and internal dissent.

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UP: Two coaches of Shiv Ganga Express train derailed near Varanasi station, no injury

16 Feb 2026 | 7:15 PM

Varanasi, Feb 16 (UNI) Two coaches of the empty Shiv Ganga Express train derailed a short distance from Varanasi station today while on its way to the washing yard for maintenance.

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Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira slams AAP for utilizing state resources for Moga rally

16 Feb 2026 | 7:13 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of exploiting state machinery and public funds to facilitate its political rally in Moga. Khaira alleged that the event, which was promoted as a campaign against narcotics, was in reality a partisan political exercise conducted at the expense of the state exchequer.

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Fresh bomb threat emails trigger high alert at courts across 18 districts in Uttar Pradesh

16 Feb 2026 | 6:09 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) Panic gripped several districts of Uttar Pradesh again on Monday after fresh bomb threats were received via email targeting court premises in 18 districts, including the state capital Lucknow. Following the threats, police and administrative authorities across the state were placed on high alert.

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UP: Akhilesh Yadav levels serious allegations against EC, BJP over SIR

16 Feb 2026 | 5:58 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav today levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission and the ruling BJP regarding the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process, accusing them of resorting to deletion of a significant number of voters' names.

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