Uttar Pradesh

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is set to expand its services from Botanical Garden to Sector-142, with construction expected to begin between February and March 2026. NMRC MD Dr. Lokesh M presented the proposal before the Public Investment Board, which reportedly responded positively. An official approval letter is expected within a week, after which the tendering process for construction will commence. Meanwhile, detailed design drawings for the corridor have already been completed, and the project design company has been selected. 11.56-Kilometer Elevated CorridorThe new metro corridor will span 11.56 kilometers and form part of the Aqua Line. It will feature eight stations: Botanical Garden, Noida Sector-44, Noida Office, Sector-97, Sector-105, Sector-1...

Jalaun, UP: In a tragic incident from Jalaun district, a 16-year-old 11th-grade student lost her life after consuming poison due to frustration over not receiving an iPhone she had demanded. The student had reportedly given her father a two-day ultimatum to fulfill her request. Unable to meet her demand, the father’s inability led the teenager to take the extreme step. She was admitted to Jhansi Medical College, where she later succumbed during treatment. Incident DetailsThe incident occurred in Kusmiliya village under Dakor police station. The student, Maya (approx. 16 years old), had been persistently asking her parents to buy her an expensive iPhone. According to family members, she warned her father two days prior that she would end her life if her demand was not met. The parents, u...

Lucknow: The All India Shia Personal Law Board concluded its national convention in Lucknow on Sunday, passing a total of 24 resolutions. Among them, a resolution condemning atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh drew particular attention. Condemnation of Atrocities in BangladeshMaulana Yasub Abbas highlighted that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing severe persecution, including attacks and violence. The Board demanded that the Indian government take a strong stance by reconsidering diplomatic ties with Bangladesh until the rights and safety of Hindu minorities are guaranteed. The Board also emphasized that while Hindus are facing oppression in Bangladesh, Shia communities are similarly targeted in Afghanistan and Pakistan through acts of violence and targeted killings. Stron...

Gorakhpur: In an unprecedented case at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, a student has turned his hostel room into a permanent home for the past 11 years—without advancing beyond the first year of MBBS. Shrikant Saroj, a resident of Azamgarh, secured admission in 2014 through the CPMT entrance under the SC quota. Since failing his first-year exams, he has neither appeared for subsequent exams nor left the hostel or returned home. Father in Police, Student Known as ‘Daroga’The student’s father serves as a police inspector (Daroga) in Uttar Pradesh, earning Shrikant the nickname “Daroga” among peers and even some professors. According to hostel authorities, he has repeatedly ignored offers to attend extra classes and continues to occupy his hostel room indefinitely. Repeated Warnings Ign...

VRINDAVAN, MATHURA – The iconic Sudama Kuti, established in 1926, completes 100 years this January. To mark this milestone, a grand centenary celebration will be held from 10th to 20th January 2026, culminating on 21st January with a special distribution of prasad. The event is set to witness the presence of eminent personalities, including RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and the Chief Ministers of four states: Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Rekha Gupta (Delhi), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), and Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh). In addition, several Union Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, and renowned saints from across the country will grace the occasion. Mohan Bhagwat will inaugurate the celebrations on 10th January. The centenary festivities promise to be a historic chapter in the Ashram’...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A serious road accident occurred on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway-93 near the village of Jaraia Mor, leaving three people injured. Dense fog is being cited as the primary cause of the collision. Accident Details:According to reports, a Roadways bus traveling from Aligarh to Agra collided head-on with a Delhi Public School (DPS) bus coming from Sasni to Aligarh. The impact was severe, damaging the front sections of both buses. The DPS bus driver, Kalvendra, and the conductor, Rohdan Singh, sustained serious injuries, while a 65-year-old woman, Santoshie, traveling on the Roadways bus from Khair, Aligarh, was also critically injured. The woman’s family members stated that they were on their way to Agra to attend a condolence gathering when the accident occur...

Raebareli/Amethi: In a heartwarming story of love transcending distance and social boundaries, Reshma from Amethi and Abhishek from Raebareli tied the knot in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. Their story, which began on Instagram, has become a sensation on social media, capturing the imagination of users across platforms. Love Blossoms During Lockdown:The couple’s bond was nurtured during the COVID-19 lockdown, when social distancing kept people apart but social media brought hearts closer. Active on Instagram, Abhishek and Reshma started chatting, building trust and friendship that eventually blossomed into love. Despite living in different districts, the duo decided to meet in 2023, and their first face-to-face meeting confirmed their desire to spend life together. Family Oppo...

Kanpur: Tensions flared in Chakeri, Kanpur, after a BJP Yuva Morcha leader alleged assault by police officials inside a local police station. The incident sparked outrage among party workers, who staged a protest outside the station. According to the victim, Saurabh Nishad, who serves as the Minister of the Harjinder Nagar Mandal of BJP Yuva Morcha, he was manhandled and detained at the Ramdevi Police Chowki on Sunday. Saurabh claims that he was slapped and beaten inside the police station. Incident Details:Saurabh Nishad, a resident of Lal Bangla, Safipur Pratham in Chakeri, stated that he was delivering tiffin to his father’s vegetable shop around 2 PM on Sunday when he came across a group allegedly playing gambling in the neighborhood. The police, including the chowki in-charge an...

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered strict and decisive action against internationally funded illegal religious conversion rackets, directing the state police to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial trail mapping, and advanced technical analysis to dismantle such networks at their roots. Following discussions in the UP Assembly related to the Changur illegal encroachment case, the Chief Minister has put law enforcement agencies on high alert, making it clear that the state will adopt a zero-tolerance policy against forced and unlawful religious conversions. AI, Financial Trails, and Technology to Track Networks CM Yogi instructed the police to make effective and robust use of AI-based intelligence tools, financial transaction tracking, and m...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A viral incident in Meerut’s busy Bombay Bazaar has left locals stunned. On Sunday evening, a female police officer reportedly confronted a couple in their car, hurling abuses and creating a scene in the middle of traffic. The incident, captured on video, has quickly gone viral on social media. Roadside Confrontation Caught on CameraThe area was crowded with shoppers and vehicles when an i20 car, with the officer’s cap visible on the dashboard, entered the busy street. The female officer, identified as Ratna Rathi, currently posted in Aligarh, reportedly exited her vehicle and approached the couple’s car, expressing anger over a traffic issue. According to witnesses, the officer not only raised her voice but also used abusive language. The confrontation escalat...