Uttar Pradesh

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan once again, joining hundreds of devotees for a spiritual discourse by Premanand Maharaj. Their simple and humble demeanor during the visit has been widely appreciated on social media. After arriving from abroad via Delhi Airport on Monday, the couple spent the night at a hotel before heading to Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj in the morning to meet Premanand Maharaj. Joined Devotees for an Hour-Long SatsangVirat and Anushka have previously met Premanand Maharaj privately to seek blessings. This time, they sat among hundreds of devotees, listening attentively to the Maharaj’s discourse for nearly one hour. They did not ask questions but immersed themselves in the spiritual experie...

Greater Noida, UP: In a frightening incident at Supertech Ecovillage-1, a lift suddenly plunged from the 13th to the 8th floor due to a power outage, leaving a 65-year-old woman seriously injured. Rani Prasad was in the lift with her grandson and granddaughter when the accident occurred. She suffered fractures in four places on her legs. Incident DetailsAccording to family members, the accident happened around 5 PM on Monday. Rani Prasad had gone to pick up her 11-year-old granddaughter and 7-year-old grandson, who study in Tower G-5. On their return, the lift in Tower F-7 malfunctioned due to an abrupt electricity cut. The lift plummeted down five floors, causing Rani and the children to fall to the lift floor. While all three managed to stabilize themselves, Rani could not exit the li...

Saharanpur, UP: Pakistani national Iqbal Bhatti, also known as Devaraj Sehgal, who was convicted of espionage in India, was on Monday sent to the Attari border under tight security to be handed over to Pakistani authorities. After serving a 17-year sentence and completing all legal and diplomatic formalities, the repatriation process was finalized. He is scheduled to be handed over to the Pakistani Rangers at Attari Border on Tuesday afternoon. Arrest and Espionage ChargesBhatti was arrested on 8 August 2008 by Punjab Police in Patiala while in possession of sensitive military maps. Investigations revealed that he had been living in Saharanpur’s Hakikat Nagar area for nearly a year under the alias Devaraj Sehgal. Using forged documents, he had obtained a voter ID, PAN card, and ration c...

Satna/Chitrakoot: Renowned spiritual preacher Sant Riteshwar Maharaj, accompanied by former MP and ex-president of the Indian Wrestling Federation Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, visited Chitrakoot and the Dharkundi Ashram in Satna. During his visit, Maharaj lauded the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and shared his views on social laws and inter-saint dialogues. Praise for Yogi Adityanath Speaking to the media in Chitrakoot, Sant Riteshwar Maharaj praised CM Yogi Adityanath for creating a fear-free environment in Uttar Pradesh. He described Yogi as both a spiritual leader and an efficient administrator, stating that when a saint assumes political power, he performs his duties with utmost dedication to Rajdharma (the duty of governance). Inte...

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh: A security guard at the Luharli Toll Plaza in Bulandshahr has set an example of honesty and integrity by returning a bag containing ₹27,950 in cash and important documents to its rightful owner. A video of the incident shared on social media has drawn widespread appreciation for the guard’s exemplary conduct. Incident Details The incident occurred late Monday night when a car passed through the toll plaza and the owner’s bag accidentally fell off the vehicle. The toll plaza security guard, Vishal, noticed the bag and, upon opening it, discovered the cash and essential documents. He immediately informed the toll plaza manager. CCTV Footage Helps Trace Owner Working together, Vishal and the toll manager reviewed hours of CCTV footage to identify the ca...

Greater Noida: On Maha Shivratri, the consumption of dishes made from buckwheat flour (kuttu atta) turned hazardous for residents of Greater Noida West. More than 150 people from seven housing societies fell ill after eating pakoras and puris made from the flour. Victims experienced sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, prompting urgent hospitalization. Among the sick were six members of a single family. Hospitalizations and Critical Cases At Yatharth Hospital, 28 patients were admitted, including seven men, 15 women, and six children. According to Dr. Parag Agrawal of New Med Hospital, over 50 patients arrived at the emergency unit. While some were treated and discharged, more than 25 required admission, and several critical cases were placed in the ICU. Societies Affect...

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...