Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating preparations for the inauguration of two major infrastructure projects before the 2027 Assembly elections. After the successful inauguration of the Prerna Sthal, the state government is now gearing up for the grand unveiling of Jewar Airport in January and the Ganga Expressway in February. The state government's plans came to light following a meeting between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where discussions about these landmark projects took place. During the meeting, CM Yogi shared updates on the completion of these projects and sought a suitable date for their inauguration from PM Modi. Once PM Modi confirms his schedule, the inauguration dates will be announced. Both projects are in the final stag...

Residents of Greater Noida West are grappling with dangerously pothole-ridden roads, while officials remain stuck in paperwork, delaying actual repair work. Despite massive real estate investments and high-rise societies, citizens are left dodging deep craters on roads connecting their neighborhoods. Complaints to the Greater Noida Authority (GNA) and the Chief Minister’s portal have reportedly gone unheeded, fueling frustration among locals. Dark Roads, Daily HazardsThe service road connecting ATS Golchakkar to Arihant Amber Society exemplifies the problem. Resident Dinesh Kumar said potholes appear every five meters, compounded by non-functional streetlights, leaving roads pitch-dark at night. Two-wheeler riders frequently fall and sustain injuries, while car suspensions suffer perman...

A shocking incident has rocked Bulandshahr’s rural belt, where Sufiyan, nephew of former BSP MLA Haji Aleem, was brutally killed by an SUV late Sunday night. His cousin Akram was seriously injured in the attack. Police have named four accused, including a BJP leader and his two brothers, while several others remain unidentified. One accused has been arrested; the rest are at large, with police teams conducting intensive searches. According to the FIR, the victims—Sufiyan, Akram, and their companion Qadir Ali—were traveling on Maman Road from Neemkheda-Gyaspur village when they were intercepted near a farm by a white Scorpio vehicle. The vehicle reportedly contained accused Bhura alias Ravindra, Bablu alias Vijay, Pintu alias Satendra (son of Dharmapal), Tejpal (son of Rajpal), and three...

In a major breakthrough, Noida Police have busted a bike theft gang operating in Noida and Delhi NCR, led by identical twin brothers. Four gang members, including the twin leaders, have been arrested for stealing bikes, dismantling them, and selling parts to scrap dealers. Modus Operandi The gang carried out reconnaissance in residential colonies, societies, and company premises across Noida and Delhi NCR. Using smart keys, they would unlock and steal bikes and scooters. The stolen vehicles were then dismantled into parts: engines and wiring were fitted into new machines, while other components like tires, silencers, and headlights were sold as scrap. Some bikes were also sold on demand. The twin brothers coordinated the operation: one managed the scrap shop in Ballabhgarh, Haryan...

A shocking tragedy has gripped Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, as the body of 16-year-old BBA student Mahakpreet Kaur was recovered from the Sharda Canal. The student, originally from Sitapur, had been missing for 18 days, leaving her family and community in deep shock. A suicide note written in Punjabi, recovered from her bag, suggests that she took the extreme step due to prolonged harassment. According to police, Mahakpreet’s bike and bag were found abandoned on December 16, 2025, near the Sharda Canal bridge, approximately 12 kilometres from her home. The handwritten note addressed to her father read: “Love you Dad… please forgive me. I am tired of Nishant’s harassment. I will not return. I am taking this step due to my mistakes. No one else should be blamed.” The body was dis...

The controversy surrounding the alleged distribution of swords in the Shalimar Garden area of Ghaziabad has intensified, with Hindu Raksha Dal national president Pinky Chaudhary issuing an open warning to the police and administration. As police continue raids to arrest the remaining accused, Chaudhary has released videos accusing the authorities of wrongful action and vowing a “befitting reply.” According to police, a stall was set up in the Shalimar Garden area where members of Hindu Raksha Dal allegedly distributed swords while raising religious slogans. Taking cognisance of the incident, the Ghaziabad police registered a case naming 16 individuals, arrested 10 of them, and recovered eight dilapidated swords from the spot. Efforts are underway to arrest Pinky Chaudhary and other absc...

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 ...