Uttar Pradesh

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: A grand Rudrabhishek ceremony was held at Bhagwat Mandiram on the parikrama path in Vrindavan under the aegis of Dharm Raksha Sangh, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the first invasion of Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni (January 1026–January 2026). The sacred ritual was conducted under the guidance of Acharya Badrish Maharaj, with participation from saints, office bearers, and students performing the worship of Lord Shiva with proper Vedic rites. Sanatan Dharma’s Resilience HighlightedOn the occasion, National President of Dharm Raksha Sangh, Saurabh Gaur, emphasized that Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion aimed not merely at looting, but at erasing India’s great Sanatan symbols. “The invader thought he could destroy faith, but his attempts to obliterate Sanat...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Construction is progressing rapidly on the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Salawa village, Meerut. Once completed, it will rank among India’s largest and most modern sports universities, spreading over approximately 700 acres. The ambitious project, backed by the Uttar Pradesh government, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022 and aims to become a premier destination for sports education, training, and research. Strategic Location and ConnectivityThe university is being developed across Salawa and Kaily villages along Sardhana Road in Meerut. Its excellent connectivity to Delhi-NCR, along with proximity to national highways, railway networks, and a proposed expressway, will make it easily accessible for athletes, coaches, and students natio...

Meerut: In a bizarre turn of events, the Meerut police have solved a high-value theft worth ₹25 lakh involving gold and silver jewelry, with the victim’s own nephew emerging as the mastermind. The incident occurred in Baniyapara, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Police Station, when the victim Khurram Manjar had stepped out with his family for a private event. The house was completely locked and empty. During this time, some young men from the neighborhood were flying kites on a nearby terrace. In an unusual twist, a shoe worn by one of the kite-flyers accidentally landed on the roof of Khurram’s house. Seizing the opportunity, the youth climbed down to retrieve the shoe, noticed the house was unattended, and let greed take over. They broke into the home and looted valuables, includ...

Suraj Maurya, Aligarh: In the high-profile Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) teacher murder case, the police have announced a reward of ₹50,000 each for information leading to the capture of the three fugitive shooter brothers. The Aligarh police have intensified their search, extending operations as far as Delhi. The victim, Rao Danish Ali, an AMU faculty member, was shot dead on the evening of 24 December near the library canteen while taking a walk after dinner. The shooters were identified as Yasir, Fahad, and Zubair, notorious history-sheeter brothers originally from Okhla, Delhi. A co-conspirator named Salman has already been arrested and sent to jail. Seven-Year-Old GrudgeInvestigations revealed that the motive stemmed from a seven-year-old enmity. In 2018, Zubair had suspected ...

Hapur police have arrested several members of the notorious ‘Fracture Gang,’ who had established a criminal network across Hapur, Meerut, and Ghaziabad. Gang Inspired by Bollywood FilmThe arrested individuals—Puneet alias Pintu, Hariom, and Yash Vaishla—were not just ordinary criminals but organized offenders expanding their network strategically. Investigations revealed that the gang was heavily influenced by the iconic “Fracture Gang” portrayed in Sanjay Dutt’s film Vastav, adopting the same name and modus operandi for their criminal activities. During the investigation, police recovered a video showing these gang members indulging in revelry on New Year’s Eve at a high-end pub in Gurgaon. The pub’s large screen flashed the gang’s name along with the names of its members. Authoriti...

Mau: A wave of panic swept through Mau Railway Station on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was reported on the Kashi Express train traveling from Gorakhpur to Mumbai. Following the alert, a heavy security deployment rushed to the station, and all passengers were safely evacuated. During the tense situation, a suspicious black bag was spotted on the platform. Displaying remarkable bravery, City Police Officer Anil Singh personally removed the bag from the station premises, placing himself at risk. The bomb squad later examined the bag and confirmed that it contained no explosives. A joint investigation by the local police, GRP, RPF, and the bomb disposal team revealed that the threat had been a hoax. After thorough checks, the Kashi Express, which had remained halted at Mau for nea...

Lucknow, January 6, 2026: After the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh, district-level draft voter lists have been released. The process for the final publication of the voter list is now underway. The Election Commission has advised voters to verify their names in the draft list. There are three easy ways to do this online: 1. Search by EPIC NumberVisit the National Voter Service Portal at https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in. Select your preferred language and enter your EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number. Choose the state as Uttar Pradesh, fill in the captcha, and click “Search.” The portal will show whether your name appears in the voter list. 2. Search by Personal DetailsIf you do not remember your EPIC number, you can search usi...

Panic briefly gripped the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow after a rare Indian civet cat was spotted inside the pulmonary ward building late Sunday night. The incident occurred at the third-floor waiting hall, where patients, attendants, and hospital staff were startled upon noticing the nocturnal wild animal roaming the premises. The sight led to immediate chaos, following which hospital security alerted the control room around 1 am. Swift Rescue Operation Prevents Any Harm Upon receiving the alert, additional security personnel reached the spot and informed a wildlife rescue team. Wildlife expert Irshad, who led the rescue operation, safely captured the civet cat after sustained efforts. The animal was later released into th...

Darshan for devotees at 15 additional temples located within the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is likely to commence from the first week of February. Visitors will be required to obtain special passes to access these temples, as preparations are being finalized by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The decision was reviewed during a two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, chaired by senior official Nripendra Misra, where arrangements for managing the influx of millions of devotees were discussed. The meeting also focused on enhancing medical infrastructure in Ayodhya and reviewing progress on the International Ram Katha Museum. Mr. Misra stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the recent flag-hoisting ceremony, had expressed his intent to open t...