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Baghpat: Understanding the Constitution is no longer confined to books. In a pioneering initiative, a unique “Constitution Park” has been developed at the Baraut Municipal Complex in Baghpat, where children can learn the values of the Constitution through play, young citizens can connect with their duties, and the general public can embrace a healthy and responsible lifestyle. Built entirely from recycled waste, the park exemplifies the “Waste to Wealth” concept and sets a new benchmark for innovative public spaces in India. A Space Accessible to All AgesThe park is not merely a green or recreational space but functions as an open classroom and street library. Core principles of the Constitution—justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity—are creatively represented through symbols, board...

In a disturbing case from Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, a dog trainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a young Kashmiri woman and blackmailing her with explicit videos for several months. The accused, identified as Mukul Kumar, reportedly gained the family’s trust by offering pet dog training services before committing the crime. According to the victim’s mother, the family, originally from Kashmir, has been living in Kaushambi with her two daughters and father-in-law following her husband’s death. In November 2025, Mukul Kumar, a resident of Gaur City, Greater Noida, was hired to train their pet dog. He visited the house three times a week in the evenings. The mother alleged that in February 2025, Mukul sexually assaulted her elder daughter while she was alone at home. During the assa...

Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, performed a highly complex neurosurgery to save a three-year-old girl whose brain had been penetrated by a bullet that continuously shifted its position, posing a life-threatening risk. The incident dates back to December 16, 2025, when the young girl sustained a gunshot injury to the left frontal region of her skull. A CT scan performed approximately four and a half hours after the injury showed the bullet lodged in the upper part of her brain. However, by the following day, when she was brought to KGMU for further treatment, a repeat CT scan revealed that the bullet had migrated deeper into the basal area of the brain. According to Dr. Ankur Bajaj, Head of the Neurosurgery Department, the bullet’s constant movement made t...

A woman in Aligarh has filed a serious complaint alleging that a man, who concealed his identity, sexually assaulted her, blackmailed her with obscene videos, and forced her into religious conversion. The victim, a single mother raising her seven-year-old son after a divorce, approached the SSP Aligarh’s office seeking justice. According to the complaint, the victim met a man who introduced himself as Rakesh, claiming to be a contractor at a meat factory in Alka Park, where he was helping her secure employment. The victim alleged that he befriended her under the pretext of assistance and later took her to a friend’s room, where he laced her drink with a sedative and committed sexual assault while recording obscene videos. The woman stated that the man later revealed his real identity...

In a tragic incident in Indira Nagar’s Takrohi area, 23-year-old Tannu Singh reportedly ended her life after a casual remark made by her husband, Rahul Singh, offended her. According to family members, Rahul jokingly referred to Tannu as “monkey” in front of his sister, which deeply hurt her. Tannu, who had married Rahul in a love marriage and was passionate about modeling, was reportedly very sensitive about her appearance. Following the incident, she went to her room, and despite family members’ efforts to call her for dinner an hour later, she did not respond. When Rahul entered the room, he found Tannu hanging from a ceiling fan, prompting shock and distress among family members. Police confirmed that no prior complaint or indication of distress had been reported to them. The ...

In a high-profile case that had shaken Uttar Pradesh in 2024, a special POCSO court acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Moid Khan in the gangrape of a 12-year-old girl, while sentencing his servant, Raju, to 20 years imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000. The court relied heavily on DNA evidence presented during the trial. Moid Khan, 66, tested negative, whereas Raju’s DNA sample matched the forensic sample from the victim, leading to his conviction. Presiding Special Judge Nirupama Vikram acquitted Moid Khan on Wednesday, while Raju received the sentence on Thursday. Moid Khan’s lawyer, Saeed Khan, stated that the crime did not take place at Moid Khan’s bakery but at a location considerably distant from it. Thirteen witnesses were examined, and during lengthy cross-examinations,...

The Ghaziabad administration has launched a major crackdown against unlicensed and quack medical practitioners, after a survey revealed that 144 individuals have been operating illegally across the district, endangering public health. As part of the action, FIRs have been registered against 74 such practitioners, while investigations against the remaining individuals are ongoing. Officials from the Health Department stated that many quacks were treating patients without proper certification, administering incorrect medicines, and running clinics without licenses. “These actions put lives at serious risk, especially in cases of critical illnesses,” said Dr. Akhilesh Mohan, Chief Medical Officer of Ghaziabad. The survey indicated that quacks often operate in remote rural areas, exploit...

The tragic death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Sector-150 has finally jolted the authorities of Gautam Buddh Nagar district, but serious questions remain over their delayed response to illegal construction across Greater Noida. Reports indicate that the Greater Noida Authority tends to act only after high-rise towers are already constructed, leaving residents at risk. Colonisers often erect four- to five-storey residential towers in multiple areas without approvals, with little to no oversight from the authorities during the construction phase. Real estate prices in Greater Noida have surged sharply, putting homeownership out of reach for many. Colonisers exploit this demand, misleading buyers by promising affordable flats and claiming that all necessary approvals from the Authority ar...

Following the tragic death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Sector-150, the administrative machinery across Greater Noida has finally swung into action. In a major crackdown, the Greater Noida Authority on Thursday sealed eight illegally constructed residential towers in Greater Noida West, exposing serious lapses in monitoring and urban regulation. The sealed towers, located in Kheda Chauganpur village, comprise more than 100 flats, all of which were found to have been constructed without mandatory permissions or approved building maps. The flats were reportedly vacant at the time of the action. Officials confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the coloniser involved in the illegal construction. The land falls under a notified area, where construction without prior approval fro...

In a deeply emotional moment following the tragic death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta, his father met Munendra, the delivery boy who had risked his own life while attempting to rescue Yuvraj during the fatal incident in Noida’s Sector-150. Munendra visited the grieving family at their residence, where Yuvraj’s father expressed heartfelt gratitude for the young man’s courage and selfless effort. A video of the meeting has since surfaced, capturing the emotional exchange between the two. “My son could not be saved, but I will never forget your kindness,” Yuvraj’s father said, acknowledging Munendra’s brave attempt. He described the delivery boy’s actions as nothing short of those of a “guardian angel.” According to the family, although a rescue team was present at the scene, no effective...