The Latest Breaking News from Hathras

Ghaziabad schools closed today: Classes up to 12 suspended due to heavy rain; IMD issues alert across Uttar Pradesh

Heavy rainfall has caused district administrations to close schools up to Class 12. Many school buses had already begun their morning routes after the announcement. The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall alert for many Uttar Pradesh districts. Authorities in Mathura and Hathras also declared school holidays due to…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi linked to Hathras rape case revived

Rahul Gandhi finds himself at the center of renewed legal scrutiny as a defamation case surrounding his comments on the Hathras Boolgarhi rape case has been reignited. A court has approved a revision petition concerning his statements about the recently acquitted individuals.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Newslaundry report on Hathras picked for Laadli award

A Newslaundry report has been chosen for the 2025 edition of the Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity, instituted by Population First. 

Newslaundry · Oct 8, 2025

‘We want to speak, CRPF saying we can’t’: What happened after Rahul met Hathras victim’s family

Hours before Rahul Gandhi arrived in a small village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, the state police and CRPF thronged the narrow roads. All vehicles were barred entry to the village, forcing eager journalists to walk over a kilometre to reach a nondescript home within. 

Newslaundry · Dec 13, 2024

UP: Rahul Gandhi meets Hathras rape victim family at Boolgarhi

A 19-year-old Dalit woman succumbed to her injuries at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on September 29, 2020, after being assaulted and allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on September 14, 2020. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 12, 2024

Uttar Pradesh: 4 killed after car falls into gorge in Hathras

After receiving the information, police reached the accident site and shifted the victims to a nearby hospital where four were declared dead. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2024

UP: 5 people arrested in connection with death of a school boy

Uttar Pradesh police have arrested five people in connection with the alleged murder of a student at his school under Sahpau Police Station in Hathras, said an official? Read further on Dynamite News: 

Dynamite News · Sep 28, 2024

SC seeks UP govt’s reply on journalist Siddique Kappan’s plea to ease bail conditions

The Supreme Court has sought the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to a petition filed by Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of a bail condition in a UAPA case that requires him to report to the state’s Hathras police station every Monday, Livelaw reported. 

Newslaundry · Sep 17, 2024

Uttar Pradesh: Death toll jumps to 17 in Hathras road accident

The number of injured individuals is 16 who are admitted to hospital and are receiving treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2024

Reporters Without Orders Ep 328: Bihar’s paper leak nexus, Hathras stampede survivors

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Avdhesh Kumar.

Newslaundry · Jul 13, 2024