Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will publish the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh on 6 January 2026, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. During the SIR process, nearly 2.89 crore voters in the state remained unmapped. The draft list provides citizens an opportunity to verify their names and apply for inclusion if missing. Timeline and Process The SIR process began in Uttar Pradesh on 4 November 2025, with the initial deadline for submission of forms set as 4 December, later extended to 12 December and then 26 December due to logistical challenges. The draft voter list, originally scheduled for 31 December 2025, has been postponed to 6 January 2026. From 6 January to 27 February 2026, the process of issuing not...

Agra: A shocking case of ragging has surfaced at SN Medical College, Agra, where an MBBS student alleged that senior students assaulted him and later attacked his brother when he intervened. The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Details of the Incident The victim, Ramkumar, a 2023 batch MBBS student from Khajuria village, Hathras, stated that on 1 January 2026, while parking his car in the hostel premises, four senior students – Suraj Chaudhary, Rituraj Jatav, Gautam Baderia, and Vivek – approached him and began ragging him. They allegedly pressured him to get into a vehicle. When he refused, they physically assaulted him. In response, Ramkumar called his brother, Lakhan Kumar, who resides in Agra. According to reports, the senior students then attack...

Noida: In a disturbing case of emergency service misuse, a resident of Greater Noida has caused a significant waste of police time and resources by making repeated false calls to the 112 helpline. According to police, Pradeep, a resident of Chachula village in the Dankaur area, made 143 unnecessary calls to the 112 emergency number in March 2025. Each time, police teams rushed to the location, only to find no real emergency. Investigations revealed that Pradeep, often intoxicated, made calls reporting fabricated emergencies, including disputes with his wife, his mother going missing, or a neighbor’s cart blocking his house. This reckless behavior not only disrupted genuine emergency responses but also put a strain on police resources. Following a complaint by District In-Charge of...

:The sacred Panchkoshi Parikrama of the Prayagraj Magh Mela commenced on Monday under the joint aegis of the Prayagraj Mela Authority, Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara and the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. A large number of saints and seers are participating in the five-day spiritual journey, during which they will offer prayers at prominent ancient temples and pilgrimage sites across the city. Preparations for the parikrama were reviewed on Sunday in a meeting chaired by Juna Akhara General Secretary Hari Giri Maharaj, attended by several senior saints. The parikrama began from the Sangam area, where devotees performed the holy bath before proceeding for temple visits. On the first day, saints visited Akshayavat, Lete Hanuman Temple, Dattatreya Temple (Juna Akhara), Saraswati Koop, ...

Mathura: Renowned saint Premanand Maharaj, famous for sharing spiritual insights on social media, recently addressed a devotee’s intriguing question at his ashram. The devotee asked why, unlike in ancient times, divine proclamations (Akashvani) are no longer heard, even by devoted saints—or even by demons like Kansa. A Stark Reality of Kali YugaPremanand Maharaj agreed with the devotee, saying that the phenomenon is deeply influenced by the era we live in. “Yes, this is the effect of the age. In Kali Yuga, corruption is rampant. You just have to look at the character of demons,” he said. He elaborated that in ancient times, ascetics would undertake severe penance for tens of thousands of years, sometimes shaking the very world with their austerities. He cited Hiranyakashipu, whose penan...

Lucknow/Delhi: Uttar Pradesh politics is heating up as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Delhi following the Kalyan Singh Jayanti event. His visit has triggered speculation about a possible cabinet expansion and organizational reshuffle in the state. With Pankaj Chaudhary already appointed as the state BJP president, political circles are now watching closely for indications that former state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary could return to the Yogi cabinet, while several current ministers might face changes. Sources say this is being seen as a major political move following the end of the Kharmaas period in the state. Key Meetings on the AgendaCM Yogi is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after leaving UP Bhawan. The discussions are expected to cover key devel...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is moving forward with its ambitious Harnandipuram Township project, which promises world-class facilities for its residents. The township’s layout and Detailed Project Report (DPR) are now in the final stages of preparation. The appointed consultancy agency will present the first draft to officials on January 7, showcasing the initial plan for approximately 100 hectares of land, which will serve as the blueprint for further construction. World-Class Infrastructure PlannedAccording to the DPR, the township will feature ultra-wide roads, a modern drainage system to prevent waterlogging, and 24-hour electricity and water supply. The plan divides the township into multiple zones, allocating spaces for parks, green belts, schools, large h...

Hapur, UP: The escalating monkey menace in Hapur has turned violent, with a wild troop attacking a young man in Pilkhuwa on Sunday. The horrifying incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, leaving local residents in a state of panic. Attack Caught on CameraAccording to reports, the youth, residing in a densely populated lane in Pilkhuwa, stepped out of his house to buy some household items. Within moments, a group of monkeys, roaming the street and perched on nearby walls, surrounded him. CCTV footage clearly shows the monkeys lunging at the young man before he could react. The youth’s cries drew the attention of local residents, who rushed with sticks and managed to chase the monkeys away. Fortunately, the victim escaped without any injuries. Growing Fear Among ResidentsThis...

Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Governor Kalyan Singh, fondly remembered as ‘Babuji’, was commemorated across Uttar Pradesh and the country on his 94th birth anniversary on Monday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to the veteran leader, recalling his unwavering commitment to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his willingness to sacrifice political power for the cause. Kalyan Singh’s name remains closely linked with one of the most defining moments in India’s political history. Following the demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, his majority government was dismissed and President’s Rule was imposed in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Kalyan Singh raised no objection to the decision and refused to use force to stop the ongoing kar sev...