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A truck loaded with chemicals suddenly caught fire on National Highway-43 while travelling from Renukoot to Visakhapatnam. The cause has not been confirmed.

Two villagers died in an elephant attack on Diwali night in Chhattisgarh. Villagers have demanded the rescue of the Kabra Kaan elephant after 14 deaths in six months.

In Kanpur, a Thar driven by a woman learning to drive went out of control, hitting several people. One person died and police are gathering information.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said in Ayodhya that lathis and bullets will no longer be used against Ram devotees, and called protecting their dignity a government priority.

Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district is known for changing political equations, with the SP, BSP and BJP all registering influence over successive elections.

A major fire broke out at a plastic company in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, creating panic in the area as fire teams reached the spot to control the blaze.

/ Agencies: During the Diwali festival, incidents of fire were reported from several parts of the country.

/ Agencies: Six people were burned to death in a horrific road accident in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh...

Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli district is known for its history, freedom movement, literature and politics, along with its long association with the Gandhi family.

Strong tremors were felt in Japan on Friday, November 6, after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck under the sea southeast of Hasaki city. No tsunami warning was issued.

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has said that after Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984, she constantly feared Rajiv Gandhi would be the next target.

Seven people were killed and at least 125 passengers injured when two passenger trains collided in Egypt’s Giza province on Sunday.

President Donald Trump has signalled a softer stance on further attacks against Iran, saying military action may not be needed if talks lead to a strong agreement.

/ Agencies: A heavy rush of devotees is being seen for darshan at the famous Maa Annapurna temple in Varanasi.

A case has come to light in Noida in which a person was allegedly cheated of around Rs 20 lakh in the name of investment.

/ Agencies: Ahead of Diwali, footfall has increased in Lakhimpur Kheri markets as people shop for clay lamps...

Kanpur Metro’s operating timetable has been changed for Diwali, with services available only until 7 pm on the festival day.

In Maharajganj, on the occasion of Diwali, the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police distributed sweets and firecrackers to needy people.

Nursing officers agitating over their 13-point demands observed Black Day on Diwali, continuing their month-long protest through symbolic demonstrations.

In Deoria, the Diwali firecracker market remained subdued as prices rose about 25 to 30 per cent compared with last year, affecting customers’ purchases.