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UP: Constable rescues woman attempting suicide over family dispute; hailed for bravery

In Jhansi district, a 32-year-old woman attempted suicide by jumping into the Sukhnai River after her friend's parents forcibly took her away. Constable Dhirendra Singh, upon receiving the alert, swiftly responded and bravely jumped into the river to rescue the woman. The woman was then taken to a community health center for treatment, and Dhirendra's courageous act was widely praised.

22 Aug 2025 3:59 pm
65-year-old Ghaziabad man consumes poison at UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Janata Darbar'; rushed to hospital, probe underway

During a 'Janata Darbar' at Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's residence in Lucknow, Satveer Gurjar, a 65-year-old man from Ghaziabad, was hospitalized after consuming poison. Gurjar informed attendees of his action around 8:50 am, prompting immediate medical assistance. He was rushed to a civil hospital, where doctors have stabilized his condition, and police are currently investigating the matter.

21 Aug 2025 1:53 pm
Saryu river fury: Erosion in UP's Sitapur sweeps away school room, 24 homes, 25 bighas of farmland; villagers flee by boats

Severe erosion, triggered by the Saryu river's strong currents in Sitapur's Shukulpurva, has caused extensive damage, washing away a school room and threatening the entire structure. Around 24 homes and 25 bighas of farmland have been lost, displacing families who are being evacuated by boat.

21 Aug 2025 9:53 am
Scammer unmasked in UP: Tech vigilante hacks webcam; traces 'Microsoft' impersonator to Raebareli

In Raebareli, Gaurav Trivedi allegedly ran a tech support scam, preying on vulnerable individuals. However, he targeted NanoBaiter, a digital vigilante, who reversed the connection and exposed Gaurav's operation. NanoBaiter then captured images, traced his location, and confronted him via webcam, later alerting local police to the scam.

21 Aug 2025 9:10 am