A major tragedy has unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur after an under-construction bridge over the Betwa River collapsed during severe weather, leaving at least six workers dead and several others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse reportedly happened as strong winds, heavy rain and storm conditions lashed the region, bringing down the slab, pier and shuttering structure at the construction site. Rescue teams, including SDRF personnel and local authorities, rushed to the spot and launched an urgent search operation as workers remained buried under the debris. Excavators and emergency crews continue clearance work while officials warn the death toll could rise. WATCH

A CCTV video from Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district has sparked widespread attention after it showed Samajwadi Party women's wing district president Gargi Patel being allegedly assaulted inside her residence by SP leaders. According to police, an FIR has been registered against five people following the incident. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the altercation.