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In Hapur, the municipality and police conducted a joint campaign to remove encroachments on Gandhi Road and Highway. Its objective was to streamline traffic on the road. During the campaign, goods kept outside the shops were removed and material was also seized from some places. Officials have warned that repeat encroachments will result in fines and legal action, and the campaign will continue.
Google has officially confirmed that AirDrop interoperability will expand beyond Pixel 10 smartphones to the entire Android ecosystem in 2026, according to a report. After a successful pilot in 2025, the feature allows seamless, secure file sharing between Android and Apple devices. Google is now working with partners to bring this native cross-platform solution to more manufacturers.
23-year-old female wrestler Nidhi Singh committed suicide by consuming sulfas in Mirzamurad, Varanasi. He died on Friday during treatment at BHU Trauma Centre. Nidhi took this step after being angry over something in the family. She had won silver medal thrice in under-19 wrestling. Tragic incidents like death of father, mother and uncle have already happened in his family, due to which the family is in shock.
The State Election Commission has fixed the maximum limit on election expenditure of candidates for municipal elections. In Sahibganj Municipal Council, presidential candidates will be able to spend up to Rs 6 lakh and ward councilors will be able to spend up to Rs 1.5 lakh. In Barhadwa and Rajmahal Nagar Panchayat, the president will be able to spend up to Rs 5 lakh and the ward councilor will be able to spend up to Rs 1 lakh. Candidates will have to give details of expenditure from nomination till result, otherwise they may be disqualified.
Due to clear weather in Katra, there is enthusiasm among the devotees who set out on Maa Vaishno Devi Yatra. Every day 12-16 thousand devotees are arriving for darshan. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is providing all necessary facilities. Due to reduction in travel, devotees are getting the opportunity to visit the ancient cave day and night. After darshan, devotees are also going to Bhairav Valley.
RPF has started investigation in the case of stone pelting on Vande Bharat train. CCTV footage revealed that the incident took place near Nayapurwa in Rae Bareli. On February 2, stones were thrown at the train going from Prayagraj to Gorakhpur. The investigation has been handed over to RPF sub-inspector Narsiram Gurjar. The search for the suspects is ongoing and arrests are expected soon.
A 55-year-old woman was murdered in a village in Jalaun. The accused attempted to rape her while under the influence of alcohol, but when the woman protested, he strangled her to death. The body was found naked in a mustard field. The police investigated within 48 hours and arrested the accused Chhatrapal, who has confessed to his crime. He was produced in the court and sent to jail.
A speeding bike collided with a tree in Lakhimpur on Thursday night, injuring four people including two children riding on it. Police took the injured to CHC, where 40-year-old Chhotalal and seven-year-old Sona were declared dead. Injured Kiran and her five-year-old son Nitin were referred to the district hospital, where their condition is said to be improving.
A love affair had a tragic end in Jansath, Muzaffarnagar. A few days before the wedding, Rohit murdered his girlfriend Pragati by slitting her throat with a knife, then committed suicide himself. Both belonged to Scheduled Caste and their families did not approve of this relationship. Pragati's marriage was to take place on 8th February and Rohit's on 18th February. This incident has left both the families in mourning.
There has been a huge decline in silver prices in the last seven days. It has almost halved from the high of January 29. On MCX, silver touched a low of ₹2,29,187 on February 6, which is ₹1.90 lakh less than the high. Experts believe that due to Lunar New Year in China, prices may fall further by February 25, possibly even below ₹2 lakh.