Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Dog bite incidents are on the rise in Ghaziabad, raising concerns among residents and health authorities. According to data from MMG Hospital, between September and December 2025, a total of 4,829 people were bitten by dogs. Of these, 2,896 incidents involved street dogs, while 1,933 were caused by pet dogs. Children and Elderly Most Affected Hospital records show that approximately 40% of the victims were children or elderly people. Many incidents occurred in parks while playing, during unexpected encounters in lifts, or while walking. Families are increasingly worried, especially in colonies with a high population of stray dogs. Vaccination Uptake Surges As cases rise, more residents are seeking anti-rabies vaccination. In December, 5,593 people rece...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: A female third-year resident doctor from Nagaland, studying in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Gorakhpur AIIMS, was harassed by three men while riding her scooter near Orion Mall on the night of February 22. The incident has sparked widespread concern, and police have registered a case, arresting two of the accused while a manhunt for the third continues. The Incident Around 8:00 PM, the doctor was traveling from Orion Mall to AIIMS when three men on a motorcycle began following her, making lewd comments and harassing her for approximately 1.5 kilometers. One of the men reportedly removed his shirt to intimidate her, while another attempted inappropriate physical contact. The doctor’s screams drew the attention of a security guard near AIIMS G...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The sexual abuse case against Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has now reached the Allahabad High Court. On Tuesday, the Shankaracharya filed an anticipatory bail petition seeking protection from arrest in connection with an FIR registered at Jhunsi police station, Prayagraj. A hearing on the matter is expected soon, while authorities may question the religious leader as part of the ongoing investigation. Allegations The FIR alleges that during the Magh Mela, minors at Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s camp were sexually abused. The lower court had ordered the registration of the FIR following a petition by Shakumbhri Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. Speaking to journalists, Swami Avimukteshwaranand claimed, “If I am arrested, it wou...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case from the Trans-Hindon area of Ghaziabad, a tuition teacher has been arrested for allegedly digitally assaulting a Class 10 student. The victim, who had been subjected to harassment for several months, is reportedly under severe mental stress. Authorities have confirmed that the teacher, identified as Rajendra Sharma, has been taken into custody. The Incident According to the victim’s family, they had hired Sharma, a resident of their village, to tutor their daughter. Over the past two to three months, the girl became unusually withdrawn. Upon inquiry, she disclosed that the teacher had been misbehaving with her after sending the other children home. She alleged that Sharma touched her inappropriately and threatened her with violence, warni...