Uttar Pradesh

In a startling incident driven by academic pressure, a Class 10 student in Meerut staged his own kidnapping and sent a ransom message to his sister, triggering panic within the family and setting the police machinery in motion. The police later recovered the student safely from his maternal uncle’s house within four hours, exposing the entire episode as a fabricated act born out of exam-related stress. The incident took place in Shivpuram Colony under the TP Nagar police station area. The student’s father works in a sports goods manufacturing company. On Monday, the student informed his father that his pre-board examinations were scheduled to begin the next day and requested money to buy books. His father gave him ₹150, following which the boy left home around 5:30 pm, saying he was goi...

Pratapgarh, January 5, 2026: In a highly unusual case from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, a married woman insisted on leaving with her lover. In a surprising turn of events, her husband agreed, taking responsibility for their two children and reaching an amicable settlement at the local police station. The incident took place in Gopalpur village under the Antu police station jurisdiction. The woman, a mother of two, had been involved in a romantic relationship with Alok Verma of Sevkaray ka Purwa. As tensions escalated, the husband consented to her request and agreed to take full responsibility for their children, allowing her to go with her lover. At the police station, both parties formalized the agreement, ensuring that the children would remain under the father’s care. The woman appe...

Kannauj, January 5, 2026: In a major security breach, two prisoners escaped from Kannauj District Jail by scaling the prison walls, sending shockwaves through the district. The district administration and police immediately swung into action following the incident. One of the escapees was lodged under the Arms Act and for theft, while the other was held under the POCSO Act. Both prisoners are reported to be around 22 years old. According to District Magistrate Ashutosh Mohan Agnihotri, one of the prisoners had been incarcerated since June, while the other was taken into custody in December. The escape appears to have involved rudimentary tools, as the prisoners reportedly used bedsheets tied into ropes to scale the walls. The incident has raised serious concerns about lapses in jail ...

A deeply distressing incident has emerged from Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh, where a 15-year-old minor girl allegedly died by suicide after being repeatedly harassed, while a police sub-inspector escorting her body for post-mortem also passed away due to a sudden heart attack, adding another tragic dimension to the case. The incident took place in Chhatuiya village under the Ujhani police station area. According to the family, the teenage girl had been facing continuous harassment from two local youths, identified as Anmol and Kanhaiya. Alleged Harassment Led to Extreme Step Family members stated that on Sunday evening, the girl had gone to a nearby field to collect fodder when the accused allegedly caught hold of her and molested her. Hearing her screams, relatives rushed to ...

Travel to and from the holy city of Ayodhya is set to become smoother, safer, and more convenient with the introduction of advanced digital facilities on two major national highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out QR code–based information systems and UPI-enabled toll payments on NH-27 and NH-330A, marking a significant step toward modernizing road travel in the region. The initiative covers the stretch of NH-27 from Ramsanehi Ghat to Gorakhpur and NH-330A from Jagdishpur to Ayodhya. These highways witness heavy traffic throughout the year, especially due to the large influx of pilgrims and tourists visiting Ayodhya. According to Avneet Siddharth, Project Director, PIU Ayodhya, the new digital measures aim to enhance transparency, safety, and convenien...

Noida, January 5, 2026: Padma Shri Rajaram Jain, the renowned Indian scientist, linguist, and author, passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 96. He had been unwell for the past few days, and his family was by his side during his final moments. Residing in Sector-34, Noida, Rajaram Jain is survived by his four children — Ratna Jain, Rajeev Goel, Rashmi Jain, and Rajesh Pankaj — all of whom live outside the city. Born in 1929 in Malthoun, Madhya Pradesh, Rajaram Jain was not only a distinguished scientist but also an expert in linguistics, known for his profound knowledge of ancient languages such as Prakrit and Apabhramsa. His death has sent waves of grief through the literary and academic communities. According to his daughter, Ratna Jain, he was adept at studying and trans...

Lucknow/Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday, drawing political attention across the state. The discussion, which lasted around 45 minutes, reportedly covered topics including the upcoming cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign, and other key governance issues. Sources indicate that after meeting the Prime Minister, CM Yogi is also scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss additional administrative and political matters. Later in the day, the Chief Minister will hold discussions with senior BJP leaders, including National Executive President Nitin Nabin and JP Nadda. CM Yogi was accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and ...

Fatehpur: A shocking case of online fraud has emerged in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman was tricked into paying ₹1.85 lakh under the pretext of getting her son promoted as a model. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The Fraud Scheme According to reports, Soumya Chauhan, wife of Pratham Rathore from the Civil Lines area, approached the police after being scammed. On 9 December, while browsing Facebook, she came across a group called ‘Tiny Wonder’, which claimed to offer children’s modeling and promotion opportunities along with profits. Trusting the group, Soumya initially transferred ₹50,000 online to the account details provided by the fraudsters and also shared her child’s photograph for modeling purposes. Soon, the fraudsters sent ...

Meerut: Following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, 6,65,647 voters have been removed from the voter list across seven assembly constituencies in Meerut district. These individuals were identified as deceased, relocated, long-term absent, or duplicate entries (ASD category). The district administration has made the final booth-wise list of these ASD voters publicly available on the official website. Citizens can now check the details of their constituency and polling booth online at https://meerut.nic.in/asdfinal/. Draft Voter List to Be Published on 6 January District Magistrate and District Election Officer Dr. V.K. Singh stated that after verifying the data collected during the SIR process, the final list of ASD voters has been issued. He added that the d...