Uttar Pradesh

Agra/Mumbai, February 17, 2026: The Mumbai Crime Branch, with assistance from the Uttar Pradesh STF, raided Bijauli village in Agra and arrested Vishnu Kushwaha in connection with the recent firing incident at film director Rohit Shetty’s residence. Vishnu, the son of a local farmer, had once dreamed of joining the army, but unknown to his family, he became a shooter for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His parents are left heartbroken after his arrest. The STF team apprehended Vishnu and another individual, Dinesh, on Sunday. Dinesh was later released; he had returned home from Gujarat two days prior and works in catering. Vishnu’s father, Surajpal Kushwaha, stated that Vishnu had completed a BA and returned to the village from Delhi two months ago. “He used to spend mornings and evenings...

Ghaziabad: Tensions escalated in Mirpur Hindu village, Loni, Ghaziabad, as farmers protesting against the Solid Waste Management Plant clashed with police, resulting in a baton charge late Sunday night. In the aftermath, 150 people have been booked for allegedly entering the plant premises and staging a sit-in protest. Farmers have vowed to continue their fight until their demands are met. Farmers’ Allegations The protesting farmers allege that police forcibly removed men and women who were peacefully sitting inside the plant. Some farmer leaders were taken to the police station, while others were intimidated and threatened. Electricity to the plant was reportedly cut off, and all access roads to the village were blocked. According to the farmers, women were also physically manhandle...

Gorakhpur: A tragic road accident occurred in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday morning when a police vehicle returning from a raid in the neighboring Kushinagar district collided with a tree. One Sub-Inspector (SI) lost her life, and five other police personnel were injured, including a female inspector and an SSI, who are in critical condition. All injured officers have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The incident has cast a shadow of grief over the police department. A team from Ramgarh Tal police station had conducted a raid in the Khadda area of Kushinagar related to a fraud case. On their return, the vehicle went out of control near Shyamdeurwa in Gorakhpur and struck a roadside tree. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have dozed off while driving th...

Ghaziabad: In a rare and inspiring administrative gesture, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar reached the site of an ongoing farmers’ protest in Talheta village of Modinagar by riding a motorcycle, leaving behind the usual official convoy. The move not only surprised the protesters but also created an atmosphere of trust and dialogue, eventually leading to the suspension of the protest. The farmers had been staging a dharna near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, raising concerns related to road construction work, land issues, and alleged negligence in soil refilling after excavation. DM Listens to Farmers Without Formalities On Monday, during the district’s public grievance hearing, farmers met the DM and presented their complaints. Soon after, DM Mandar decided to per...

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh): A tragic incident shook Dalelgarh village in Greater Noida’s Dankaur area after a three-year-old child, Devansh, drowned in a pond while playing on Saturday evening. The pond, reportedly over 10 feet deep, has now become the centre of public outrage, with villagers accusing authorities of negligence and demanding accountability. Devansh had come from Bulandshahr along with his mother Anjali to visit his maternal grandfather. The village was hosting a community feast (bhandara) following the completion of a 41-day religious ceremony at a temple. During the event, the child reportedly wandered near the pond and accidentally fell into the water. Child Missing for 30 Minutes, Cap Found Floating According to villagers, Devansh was missing for nearly half ...

Ghaziabad: Flight services launched with much enthusiasm at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, appear to be shrinking rapidly within just a year. The number of daily flights, which once stood at 25 before the winter fog season, has now dropped sharply to only 12, raising serious concerns among airport authorities and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Officials stated that the airport director has written multiple letters to IndiGo and Air India Express, urging them to restore the discontinued services. Despite the reduction in flights, authorities claim that the flights currently operating are flying with nearly 90% occupancy, indicating strong passenger demand. Flight Services Suspended to Several Cities In the past one year, Hindon Airport has witnessed the closure...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Tamanna Malik, a Muslim woman from Badanpur Basei village in Asmoli, Sambhal, has made headlines for carrying out a Kanwar pilgrimage from Haridwar while wearing a burqa. Tamanna undertook the journey with her husband, Aman Tyagi, following the fulfillment of a vow she had made prior to their marriage. The couple performed Jalabhishek on the Shiva Linga at the ancient Kshemanath temple in Naimisharanya on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Her actions have sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Bark and All India Muslim Jamaat leader Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi. Bark questioned her choice, arguing that having converted to another religion, she should not participate in a Hindu religious ritual wearing a burqa. Razvi echoed this view...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a unique initiative aimed at promoting population growth among Hindu families, the Hindu Raksha Dal has begun providing financial incentives to families upon the birth of their fourth child. The organization’s National President, Pinky Chaudhary, presented ₹21,000 to a local couple following the birth of their fourth daughter. The couple, Manoj and Pushpa from Gagan Vihar, welcomed their fourth child on February 6. Upon receiving this news, Chaudhary personally met the family and handed over the incentive amount as part of the organization’s program. Policy for Fifth Child Pinky Chaudhary clarified that this initiative is not limited to a single family. Under the program, Hindu families who have a fifth child will be eligible for ₹31,000. Chaudhary emp...

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: The victim of the infamous Makhi rape case in Unnao has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a harsher sentence for former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with her father’s custodial death. The Chief Justice has scheduled the matter for hearing before a bench on February 19. Sengar had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a lower court in the custodial death case and fined ₹10 lakh. The court had noted that no leniency could be shown in the killing of the family’s sole earning member, awarding him the maximum sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Sengar’s plea for bail in the case was rejected by the Delhi High Court, after which he approached the Supreme Court. Serving Life Term in Rape Case Kuldeep Singh Sengar ...

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, February 16, 2026: More than 40 residents of Eco Village-3 Royal Court and Himalaya Pride societies in Greater Noida West fell ill after consuming dishes made with buckwheat flour (kuttu) during Maha Shivratri fasting celebrations. Several people were hospitalized, raising concerns about food safety in the area. Sudden Illness After Breaking the Fast According to residents of Eco Village-3, people had consumed buckwheat-based dishes in the evening while breaking their fast. Shortly afterward, numerous individuals began experiencing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Within a short time, more than 25 people fell sick, and those in critical condition were rushed to private hospitals. Doctors have reported that most patients are now stable, with some dis...