Uttar Pradesh

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh): A political and social controversy has erupted after Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind and Principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, made a strong and provocative statement during a public address on the issue of ‘Ghar Wapsi’ (religious reconversion). Speaking at a Unity Conference, Madani reacted sharply to claims allegedly made by certain organisations regarding the reconversion of minorities. In his speech, he referred to statements suggesting that “20 crore Muslims” and “6 crore Christians” would be brought back into Hinduism under the ‘Ghar Wapsi’ campaign. “Seems Like Only They Have Drunk Their Mother’s Milk” During his address, Madani reportedly said that those making such statements appear to believe that only they have the courage...

Lucknow: The Lucknow Bench of the High Court has issued a stern directive to the Uttar Pradesh government, emphasizing that government orders alone are insufficient to curb the sale and use of hazardous Chinese-manufactured kite strings (manjha). The court has called for the creation of a specific law to regulate these strings, warning that continued negligence may compel authorities to pay compensation to victims. Court Observations Hearing a public interest petition filed by local advocate Motilal Yadav, a bench comprising Justice Rajan Roy and Justice A.K. Chaudhary highlighted the urgent need for strict regulations on the manufacture, sale, and use of lead-coated and nylon manjha. The bench noted that government orders have largely failed in effective implementation and that a pe...

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has emphasized that maintenance (alimony) should neither burden the husband excessively nor leave the wife and children in hardship. In a recent judgment, the court reduced a monthly maintenance order from ₹16,000 to ₹8,000. Case Details The order came on a criminal revision petition filed by the husband, Anil Kumar, challenging a previous ruling by the Family Court in Fatehpur. The Family Court, on 22 April 2025, had ordered Kumar to pay ₹10,000 per month to his wife and ₹6,000 to his son under Section 125 of the CrPC, based on an estimated income of ₹32,000 per month. Kumar’s lawyer argued that the maintenance of ₹16,000 represented nearly 50% of his income, an unreasonably high burden. Justice Madan Pal Singh, hearing the case, noted that gen...

Ghaziabad: The administration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a strict stance on the city’s deteriorating roads. Following the identification of 83 damaged and pothole-filled locations, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad has issued a 30-day deadline to concerned departments to complete all necessary repairs. He warned that any accidents resulting from neglected roads will be the direct responsibility of the respective department. During a meeting with officials on Wednesday, the DM emphasized that negligence in repair work will not be tolerated. Officers were instructed to personally inspect sites to ensure high-quality repairs and safe, smooth travel for the public. Allocation of Responsibilities The administration has distributed responsibilities across various dep...

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has directed strict disciplinary action against officials who fail to respond to legislators’ calls or disregard their complaints. The move comes after repeated concerns raised by Assembly members about unresponsive officials. On Wednesday, the Speaker took a firm stance, instructing that such officials be held accountable to ensure such behavior does not recur. He emphasized that the disciplinary measures should be exemplary, serving as a deterrent. Mahana also directed that clear orders be issued from the government, and existing instructions be strictly enforced. While addressing the House, Speaker Mahana highlighted the distinct responsibilities and limits of the executive, judiciary, and legislature. He stressed that any encr...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: The Nauhchandi police in Meerut have apprehended a fugitive with a ₹25,000 bounty, wanted in a murder case, following a brief encounter. The accused sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and has been admitted to the district hospital. Police have also recovered a pistol and a scooter used in the murder based on his disclosure. Background of the Case On February 6, two scooter-borne assailants opened fire on Aslam and his friend Shoaib in the Nauhchandi area. Aslam succumbed to his injuries. Three of the suspects involved in this killing were arrested in Delhi during a separate encounter three days ago. The police were actively pursuing the remaining fugitives. Encounter and Arrest Late Tuesday night, police arrested the absconding suspect, identified as Ah...

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati reiterated her decision to contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections independently and addressed recent controversy regarding the allocation of a Type-8 bungalow to her in Delhi. Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow, she also reminded supporters of the 1995 State Guest House attack, urging them to remain vigilant against political rivals. Safety Reasons Behind the Bungalow Allocation Mayawati stated that she was allotted the Type-8 bungalow in Delhi for security reasons. “On 2 June 1995, under the instigation of the then SP leader, I was attacked at the State Guest House in Lucknow. Following the attack, the Government of India provided me with high-level security. The bungalow has been with me since the Congress-led central g...

Shamli, Uttar Pradesh: A heated phone exchange between a former Zila Panchayat chief and a Junior Engineer (JE) over electricity issues in Dundukheda village has gone viral on social media. In the video, former Zila Panchayat chief Manish Chauhan is seen threatening JE Satyaprakash, saying, “If the linemen don’t come, I will set this power station on fire.” The JE responds calmly, “Go ahead, it’s yours anyway.” The clip has sparked widespread reactions online. Manish Chauhan is the son of BJP MLC Virendra Singh. Around six months ago, JE Satyaprakash had visited the village with a team to cut electricity connections due to power theft and pending dues. Many residents’ connections were disconnected during this operation, which led to complaints. Chauhan reportedly contacted the JE over t...

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: The grand ‘Surya Tilak’ ceremony at Shri Ram Lalla’s head during Ram Navami in Ayodhya will now be conducted annually by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee. The Ram Mandir Trust is set to sign a 10-year contract with CBRI to ensure technical precision in this historic ritual. This was announced by Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, after a two-day meeting. He stated that the institute that developed the Surya Tilak technology will now operate it, ensuring flawless execution for years to come. 15 Other Temples to Open After March 19 Mr. Mishra further informed that 15 other temples within the Ram Mandir complex will open for public darshan after a special program on March 19. A maximum of 1,000 devotees ...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: In a startling revelation, a newlywed man in Amroha discovered that his wife was already pregnant just 17 days after their wedding. The incident has caused widespread discussion in the local community, leaving both the husband and the in-laws stunned. The Incident The marriage took place on 28 January 2026 between a young man from Amroha and a woman from Sambhal district. All pre-wedding and wedding rituals were completed traditionally. Initially, the newlyweds appeared to have a normal start to their marital life. However, about a week after the wedding, the bride began complaining of stomach pain. Using her illness as a pretext, she distanced herself from her husband. Concerned, the husband took her to a private doctor on 13 February 2026 for a check-up. ...