Uttar Pradesh

In yet another incident tarnishing the image of the police force, two constables posted at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad have been suspended for allegedly detaining, assaulting, and demanding money from a civilian. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated after preliminary investigations found the allegations to be prima facie true. The victim, Mithun Raghav, a resident of Vasundhara Sector-13, alleged that on December 19, two constables—Gaurav and Sandeep—arrived at his residence in plain clothes and forcibly took him to the police station in connection with a personal dispute. Mithun claimed that he was illegally detained, physically assaulted, and pressured to pay money in exchange for his release. Mithun further informed senior police officials that he has an ...

A political controversy has erupted in Meerut’s Hastinapur Assembly constituency after Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dinesh Khatik remarked that the historic seat felt like a “cursed land” to him and announced that he would not contest elections from Hastinapur for a third time. The comment triggered sharp reactions across political circles, prompting the minister to issue a detailed clarification. Political Storm Over Hastinapur Remark Dinesh Khatik’s statement, made during a school function in the Kharkhoda area, quickly went viral on social media. While the remark generated enthusiasm among BJP aspirants eyeing the Hastinapur seat, opposition leaders accused the minister of insulting the sentiments of the people of the region. Amid growing criticism, Khatik too...

Panic gripped Sirsauli village in Badaun district on Thursday when a wild boar attacked a Forest Department rescue team that had arrived in the area following complaints of growing menace by wild animals. The sudden attack left a forest ranger critically injured, triggering chaos at the spot. According to officials, villagers from Sirsauli village under the Ujhani police station area had reported repeated attacks and crop destruction by wild boars. Acting on the complaint, a four-member Forest Department team launched a rescue and control operation in the village. During the operation, a wild boar suddenly charged at the team and viciously attacked Forest Ranger Shubham Pratap Singh, leaving him seriously injured. Eyewitnesses said the boar attacked without warning and continued to i...

A shocking incident of domestic violence has emerged from Tikra village under the Bithoor police station area of Kanpur district, where a woman allegedly hacked her husband to death with an axe after an argument late Wednesday night. According to police, the couple had been drinking alcohol together when a dispute broke out between them. The argument soon turned violent, during which the wife allegedly lost control and attacked her husband repeatedly with an axe kept inside the house. The victim suffered more than ten deep injuries to the head, as confirmed by the post-mortem report. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Pappu, a tiles and stone worker by profession. He was rushed to a private hospital in critical condition and later referred to Hallet Hospital, where he su...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: Farmers in Hathras are facing significant difficulties at bajra (pearl millet) procurement centers, prompting strong criticism from Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Ramji Lal Suman. He highlighted that despite having received tokens, farmers have been waiting for days to sell their bajra, while intermediaries and traders are being prioritized. MSP Set at ₹2,775, Yet Farmers SufferThe Uttar Pradesh government had fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for bajra at ₹2,775 per quintal to strengthen farmers financially. Procurement centers established by the Mandi Committee are meant to purchase farmers’ crops. On Thursday, MP Ramji Lal Suman visited the procurement centers to assess the situation. Farmers Forced to Wait, Center Heads AbsentUpon entering th...

Lucknow: The family of BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is celebrating a joyous occasion. Akash Anand, Mayawati’s nephew and National Coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has become a father to a baby girl. Mayawati expressed her happiness over the arrival of the new family member, calling it a moment of pride and joy for the entire household. About Dr. Pragya AnandAkash Anand’s wife, Dr. Pragya, comes from a prominent political family. They tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Gurugram in 2023. Dr. Pragya is the daughter of Dr. Ashok Siddharth, a senior doctor and influential political figure. She completed her MBBS from London. Akash Anand, son of Mayawati’s younger brother Anand Kumar, completed his early education in Noida and Gurugram and went to ...

Lucknow: A shocking case of alleged ‘love jihad’ and religious coercion is unfolding at the prestigious King George’s Medical University (KGMU). A female doctor has accused Dr. Rameez of deceiving her about his marital status, luring her into a relationship, and pressuring her to convert religions for marriage. The accused doctor, who is already married, allegedly hid this fact while pursuing the victim. The truth came to light when the woman doctor met Mansi Saxena, Dr. Rameez’s wife. Accused Claimed to Be UnmarriedDr. Rameez reportedly presented himself as a bachelor before the Vishakh Committee. The victim revealed that she first met Mansi Saxena in September 2025 near Batul Plaza, Thakurganj, where Mansi disclosed that she was married to Dr. Rameez. Denial of Marriage by Dr. R...

Greater Noida: A district court in Surajpur, Greater Noida has delivered a landmark judgment in a case where two men allegedly gang-raped a young woman by luring her with a fake job offer. The Special SC/ST Judge found property dealers Rajeev Gupta and Pradeep Mittal guilty and sentenced them to 20 years imprisonment each. In addition, Gupta was fined ₹2.95 lakh and Mittal ₹2 lakh, of which 80% will be awarded to the victim. The case, originally registered in 2020, has reached its verdict after five years. Case Background The case dates back to April 2017, when the victim, seeking employment, visited a commercial building in Sector-64, Noida. There she met Rajeev Gupta, who claimed to need a computer operator and collected her resume. A few days later, he offered her a monthly salary...

BSP supremo and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati expressed deep concern over the rising communal violence against Hindu minorities in neighboring Bangladesh, following the brutal murder of a Dalit youth. She termed the nationwide outrage in India over this incident as natural and justified. In a detailed post on social media platform X, Mayawati highlighted that the ongoing attacks on the life, property, and religious freedoms of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are alarming not just for India but for the international community as well. Referring to the recent killing of the Dalit youth, she stated that citizens taking to the streets in protest was an expected response. Call for Proactive Government Measures Mayawati urged the Indian government to take immediate cogn...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has raised serious concerns regarding the implementation of the PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) in its latest audit report, which was tabled in the state assembly on Wednesday. The report highlights gaps in beneficiary selection, payment disbursal, and physical verification of houses under the scheme. Survey and Beneficiary Selection According to the report, a survey to identify eligible beneficiaries was conducted in July 2017, and the report was published in March 2024. Out of 33.64 lakh identified beneficiaries, only 22.29 lakh names were included in the official waiting list for the scheme. Payments to Ineligible or Already Completed Houses The audit revealed that between 2017 and 2023, 11,031 beneficiaries ...