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Kanpur: The investigation into the Delhi blast has reached a new phase as authorities scrutinize Dr. Mohammad Arif, a senior resident doctor at LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Kanpur. New revelations have emerged from Dr. Arif’s flatmate, Dr. Abhishek, who spoke at a press conference on Thursday. According to Dr. Abhishek, he and Dr. Arif were not friends but mere colleagues sharing a flat due to the unavailability of hostel facilities. “After work, he would go straight to his room. I never noticed any unusual behavior in him, nor did he ever mention anyone named Shaheen or Parvez,” he said. Dr. Arif was taken into custody by the ATS on Wednesday evening from Kanpur and later transferred to Delhi for further questioning alongside other accused individuals already hel...

Ghaziabad, UP: Increasing pollution levels in Ghaziabad and the wider Delhi-NCR region are affecting public health, leading to a surge in respiratory issues and related ailments. Residents are reporting sore throats, difficulty in breathing, and chest discomfort, prompting hospitals to see a significant rise in patients. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Ghaziabad has issued an advisory to safeguard health amid worsening air quality. Spike in Respiratory CasesThe drop in temperature combined with rising pollution has made it difficult for people to breathe comfortably. Outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals are witnessing a daily influx of 40–50 patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and other respiratory issues. Private hospitals report a similar surge. Doctors war...

Shamli, UP: The arrest of Azad Ahmed, a resident of Jhijhak in Shamli, Ahmedabad, has sent shockwaves through security agencies. Initial investigations reveal that Azad had direct links with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), a global terrorist network. Digital evidence shows that Azad and his associate from Hyderabad were in contact with Abu Khadija, a notorious ISKP operative active in Afghanistan. Direct Link from Shamli to ISKPThis is the first time that a connection from Shamli district has been traced directly to an international terrorist organization like ISKP. The network was allegedly working to radicalize youths and expand its reach across Western UP, Delhi, and surrounding areas. Intelligence sources reveal that Azad was part of a retaliation plan orchestrated by IS...

Edited by Vishal Chaubey | Navbharat Times | 13 Nov 2025 Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown against corruption in the transport department, the Special Task Force (STF) has exposed a syndicate illegally collecting money from overloaded trucks in Raebareli. The operation led to the arrest of the main middleman, Mohit Singh, and FIRs registered against 11 people, including several senior officials. Details of the STF ActionThe STF launched the operation following repeated complaints about illegal collection from overloaded trucks, especially those carrying murram and gravel on the Raebareli-Fatehpur route. Intelligence reports revealed that trucks coming from Banda and Fatehpur were being allowed to pass without proper inspection, facilitated by Mohit Singh and his associat...

Hamirpur, UP: In a chilling incident in Hamirpur district, the bloodied, nude body of an unidentified young woman, estimated to be around 30 years old, was discovered early Thursday morning along the Kanpur-Sagar National Highway near Ramna village in the Maudha police jurisdiction. Disturbingly, stray dogs were seen gnawing on the body, shocking local passersby. Authorities were immediately alerted and the body was secured for post-mortem examination. Immediate Police ResponseThe Maudha police reached the site after receiving the distress call from shocked onlookers. The victim was found completely naked and covered in blood, with some parts of the body already disturbed by dogs. Forensic Investigation InitiatedConsidering the severity of the incident, SP Dr. Diksha Sharma, ASP Mano...