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Meerut: Hundreds of farmers have been staging a sit-in at the Ganna Bhawan in Meerut for the past four days, protesting against alleged arbitrariness and commission-based practices in sugar mills and the state sugar department. Despite the biting cold, the farmers expressed their anger by lighting bonfires during the day and later engaging in songs, music, and dance at night, turning frustration into solidarity. Chants like “Apni to jaise-taise kat jaayegi, aapka kya hoga Janab-e-Aali” reflected both their resolve and sharp criticism of the authorities. The protest is being led under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union by district president Anurag Chaudhary. The farmers’ key demands include increasing sugarcane indents and curbing the alleged tyranny of the mills. During the protest...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre incident unfolded at the Women’s Police Station and police line premises in Aligarh, capturing nationwide attention after a video went viral on social media. In the video, a desperate husband is seen repeatedly falling at his mother-in-law’s feet, pleading for his wife to be sent back to him. Despite his emotional appeals, the mother-in-law refuses, even pushing him aside and walking away. According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday when Sanjay, a resident of Mathura, visited the Aligarh Women’s Police Station following a complaint filed by his wife. During discussions at the station, his mother-in-law refused to send her daughter back with him. Overcome with emotion, Sanjay was seen repeatedly crying, folding his hands, and begging the aut...

Gorakhpur, December 18, 2025: A shocking incident unfolded at a government higher secondary school in Uswa Babu, Khajni police station area, when students refused to eat their mid-day meal after discovering an insect in the food. The situation escalated into a violent confrontation between the school’s female principal and the cook. Fight Erupts Over Contaminated FoodAccording to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon during the lunch break. Upon learning about the insect in the meal, Principal Rita Ary questioned the cook, Gunja Devi, about the issue. The discussion quickly escalated into a heated argument and then physical confrontation, with both women grabbing each other by the hair and throwing each other to the ground. Staff members and teachers present in the schoo...

Badaun, December 18, 2025: The historic village of Nizamuddinpur Shah, located about 50 kilometers from Badaun district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh, is drawing attention for its rich cultural past and the ongoing debate over its name. The village’s history dates back to the Mughal era, and recent discussions have revived interest in its unique heritage. Mughal-Era OriginsEighty-year-old resident Shyamlal Maurya explains that the village’s name has been in use since the Mughal period. During the 1857 revolt, a significant portion of the Muslim population migrated from the village to Delhi’s Nizamuddinpur area and to the Nagina-Dhampur region in Uttar Pradesh. Families in Delhi still preserve knowledge of their ancestral roots in the village. Discovery of Ancient CoinsLocal residents...