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Meerut, UP: Shadab Jakati, the Meerut-based influencer known for reels like “10 rupaye wala biscuit kitne ka hai ji?”, is once again in the spotlight over serious allegations. A woman from Jharkhand has accused him of exploitation, unlawful confinement, assault, and threats to her life. The victim claims that Jakati’s actions under the guise of reels and motivational videos completely disrupted her life. Victim’s AccountThe complainant, Chandni, also known as Tabassum, stated that she moved from Jharkhand to Meerut in 2017 and married Sonu Prajapati from Muzaffarnagar. While her husband worked outside, she began creating content on social media to earn extra income. In February 2025, she reportedly came in contact with Shadab Jakati. Initially, Jakati allegedly gained her trust by in...

Unnao, UP: In a heartbreaking incident late Wednesday night, a speeding truck collided with a family returning from a wedding on the Lucknow-Kanpur Highway, killing a husband, wife, and their two children. The accident occurred when the truck struck a container and, in an attempt to flee, ran over the family, leaving locals in shock. The victims belonged to Ajgain town. 35-year-old Gurcharan had attended a wedding in Banthra, Lucknow, along with his family. Returning home, his wife 33-year-old Ritu, their 9-year-old daughter Anuradha, and 6-year-old son Rudra were riding on the same bike, while their 15-year-old elder daughter Nancy was following on a relative’s bike. Details of the IncidentThe family had briefly stopped near Bhalla Farm crossing for a moment when the truck, reported...

Noida: Following the example of Gurgaon, Noida is set to get its own circular skywalk in Sector-62. The foundation stone for the project was laid on Wednesday, with completion targeted within 18 months. The project, estimated to cost ₹26.34 crore, aims to address traffic congestion and improve safety for pedestrians in the area. The event saw prominent attendees including MP Dr. Mahesh Sharma and MLA Pankaj Singh. Sector-62, located at the busiest entry junction from NH-9 into Noida, has long posed challenges for pedestrians due to heavy traffic. The new skywalk is expected to provide a safe and convenient passage for thousands of commuters traveling to and from Noida, Ghaziabad, Vaishali, Indirapuram, and Delhi. Design and Access PointsThe 530-meter-long skywalk will feature a circu...

Hathras, UP: A shocking case of cyber harassment has emerged from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where a divorced woman has accused her ex-husband of uploading obscene videos of her on Instagram. The victim claims that her ex-husband has caused irreparable harm to her personal life. Following her complaint, the police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter. According to reports, the woman hails from a village in the Kotwali Mursan area. She alleges that she married Naresh Kumar in 2017, but the marriage soon turned abusive, both physically and mentally. Unable to bear the mistreatment, she filed for divorce on 16 December 2022 and later remarried. The woman further stated that her ex-husband’s actions were aimed at ruining her life. He allegedly shared her explicit photos a...

Ghaziabad: A shocking incident in Ghaziabad has left the city reeling. Three teenage sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, residing in Bharat City Society under Teela Mod police jurisdiction, ended their lives by jumping from the ninth floor of their building. The tragedy has raised urgent questions about parenting, communication, and the pressures faced by children today. According to police, the sisters were ardent fans of Korean TV dramas and K-pop. Their fascination with Korean culture had grown so intense that they began identifying themselves as Korean, often telling their parents, “You are Indian, but we are Korean.” When their parents confiscated their phones out of concern, the girls became upset. Around 2 a.m., they locked themselves in a room and later jumped from the ninth floor of ...

Noida: IPS officer Anukriti Sharma has been appointed as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, Noida. Known for her proactive approach and action-oriented policing, she has previously made headlines for her initiatives in Sambhal. Anukriti Sharma, a 2020 batch IPS officer, has earned the reputation of being a “revelatory officer” due to her transparent and hands-on approach. From Lucknow to Bulandshahr and later in Sambhal, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to efficient law enforcement. As part of a recent reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 24 IPS officers, including Sharma, signaling expectations of innovative policing in Noida. Early Life and EducationAnukriti Sharma was born on 14 October 1987 in Shyam...

Banda, Uttar Pradesh: The unauthorized release of notorious Noida-based scrap mafia and gangster Ravindra Nagar, alias Ravi Kana, from Banda Jail has sparked a major controversy. In response, the jailer Vikram Singh Yadav has been suspended, and a case has been registered against Jail Superintendent Anil Gautam and several prison guards. According to reports, the incident came to light after Jail Police Chowki In-Charge Anurag Pandey filed a formal complaint. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the administration and police intensified the investigation. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by the Additional Superintendent of Police, has been formed to probe the case. Earlier, the DIG of the Prayagraj zone visited the district jail, recording statements from the jail superi...

Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh: Anger erupted in Khitwans village of Mahrauni Police Station area, Lalitpur, as local women and villagers staged a protest against liquor shops. During the demonstration, they broke locks of alcohol stores and threw crates of liquor onto the streets, smashing bottles in the process. According to reports, the protest took place on Tuesday along the Lalitpur-Mahrauni main road. The women had previously submitted multiple memorandums to the administration highlighting the issues caused by alcohol in the community, but no action was taken. Frustrated, they took matters into their own hands. The protesters targeted both country-made and imported liquor shops, breaking into the stores and destroying over fifty crates of alcohol. Bottles from both domestic and forei...

Ghaziabad witnessed a tragic incident when three sisters jumped from the 9th floor of their apartment in Bharat City Society, Teela Mod area, ending their lives. The father revealed that the girls were addicted to a Korean online gaming app, which may have played a role in the incident. Influenced by Korean Culture and Mobile GamingThe three sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16 — Rakhi, Prachi, and Nishika — reportedly stayed indoors most of the time. Neighbors said they were rarely seen playing in the society park, using the lift, or interacting with other children. Their father, Chetan Ram, mentioned that they had recently been restricted from using their mobile phones, which may have triggered the incident. Additional Commissioner Keshav Chaudhary noted that the girls were influenced by K...