Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal: In a shocking incident from Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a woman was mistakenly declared dead by her family, only to revive a few minutes later, leaving everyone stunned. The incident took place in Narangpur village under the Kela Devi police jurisdiction. The woman, identified as Rajo, had been unwell for some time. On the day of the incident, her health suddenly deteriorated, and she became almost lifeless. Her pulse and breathing stopped for several minutes, leading her family to believe she had passed away. In grief, the family laid her on the floor from the charpai (cot) and started informing relatives about her death, while preparing for last rites. Neighbors and villagers gathered, mourning the tragic loss. However, to everyone’s astonishment, Rajo’s breathing resumed afte...

In a landmark verdict, a court in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a husband, his father, and brother to life imprisonment in a dowry death case, handing financial penalties of ₹25,000 each. The decision, delivered eight years after the tragic incident, brings long-awaited justice to the victim's family. The case dates back to 2017. The deceased, 22-year-old Pinky, daughter of retired PAC CO Lakhpat Singh from Lakhna, Etawah, was married on 23 June 2017 to Jitendra Kumar Yadav alias Jeetu, a resident of Ajitmal. Soon after the wedding, Pinky was reportedly harassed by her in-laws over demands for a Scorpio car and ₹10 lakh as dowry. Tragically, just five months into her marriage, on 21 November 2017, Pinky was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her marital home. Follow...

Kanpur, UP: Ravindranath Soni, a notorious conman currently lodged in Kanpur Jail, is facing increasing scrutiny as authorities uncover his latest fraudulent scheme. Soni, accused of cheating nearly 1,000 people across India, UAE, the United States, and other countries, was reportedly planning to launch a bank under the name “Bluechip”. Astonishingly, the venture’s promotion involved international cricketer Chris Gayle, following the earlier association of actor Sonu Sood and wrestler The Great Khali. The bank was reportedly registered in Canada, and investors were lured through Bluechip Secured and Bluechip Token initiatives. Fraud Uncovered by PoliceKanpur Kotwali Police arrested Soni from Malviya Nagar in connection with a fraud worth ₹42.29 lakh, which involved duping investors in D...

Fatehpur, UP: A shocking case of “love jihad” has emerged from Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim man allegedly deceived a Hindu woman by posing as a Hindu, lured her into a trap, and sexually exploited her for six years. The accused, Adnan Ansari, used the alias “Vishal” to gain her trust, promised marriage, and allegedly administered intoxicating substances to commit repeated sexual assault. He also reportedly recorded obscene videos and blackmailed the victim to continue the abuse. How It BeganThe victim, a resident of Sadar Kotwali area, recounted that in 2019 she met Adnan Ansari at the railway station while waiting for a train to Pune with her mother. At that time, Adnan, who is employed as an outsourced ticket booking clerk in Prayagraj, obtained her mobile number u...

Lucknow: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Uttar Pradesh is in its final phase, with the last date for form submission set as 26 December 2025. Voters who have not yet submitted their SIR forms are urged to complete the process before the deadline. Across districts, special camps have been organized, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed at polling stations to assist residents in filling and submitting SIR forms. Political party representatives are also actively involved in facilitating the process. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary have called upon public representatives to ensure maximum participation in this exercise. Why SIR is ImportantThe SIR process is crucial for updating the voter list. It ensures the removal ...

Meerut: The Meerut police have arrested a ragini dancer and her partner in connection with a ₹1 crore extortion case involving a local hotel owner. Investigations revealed that the accused were part of a larger criminal network with international links spanning Malaysia and Punjab. The incident revolves around former army personnel, Vipin Kumar, a hotel owner residing in Narayan Garden Colony, Kankar Kheda, Modi Puram. Until two and a half months ago, the hotel operations were managed by Vipin’s nephew, Pravesh Kumar, also known as Chhotu, originally from Sarurpur Kalan village, Baghpat, currently residing in Shraddhapuri. During his time at the hotel, Pravesh befriended Jyoti, a ragini dancer from Shraddhapuri. Over time, their friendship turned into a romantic relationship, prompti...

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: In a spiritually enriching meeting, Mahant Vipin Bihari Das, head of Jateri Dham in Rajasthan, visited the revered Braj saint Premanand Maharaj at the Shri Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan. The meeting was marked by devotion, music, and meaningful spiritual discourse. Mahant Vipin Bihari Das performed kirtan and hymn singing accompanied by the veena, leaving Premanand Maharaj completely spellbound. The two spiritual luminaries engaged in an extended satsang, discussing devotional traditions and the transformative power of music in cultivating bhakti (devotion). During the interaction, Mahant Vipin Bihari Das shared how saints like Kabir Ji and Namdev Ji imparted musical ragas to Mohini Das Ji, enabling deep spiritual connection and devotion. Two Decades of ...

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, has strongly responded to a recent statement by Dattatreya Hosabale, the General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking from Deoband on Tuesday, Maulana Madani clarified that Muslims worship only Allah, and the fundamental Islamic principle of Tawheed (the oneness of God) cannot be compromised. Commenting on the RSS leader’s suggestion that Muslims should worship elements like the sun, rivers, or trees, Maulana Madani said, “Muslims can love their homeland, protect it, and serve it, but worship is reserved solely for God. Islam does not allow the worship of any other object, entity, or force.” Distinguishing Love for Nation and Worship:Maulana Madani emphasized that loving one’s...

Gorakhpur: In a shocking case from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman has approached the local police, accusing her doctor husband of avoiding marital intimacy since their wedding 18 months ago. According to the complaint, the couple was married on 25 April 2024, with the bride’s family giving a dowry of ₹15 lakh in cash and other household items. The woman alleges that her husband has consistently avoided sharing the same room, always making excuses. She later discovered that he is physically incapable of having marital relations. Upon raising the issue with his family, she was allegedly subjected to physical abuse and thrown out of the house. Incident DetailsThe woman, a resident of the Gola police station area, filed the complaint along with her brother. She stated that on the wedd...

The year 2026 could mark a historic setback for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the retirement of 10 Rajya Sabha members. If current political equations remain unchanged, BSP is likely to be left without any representation in either House of Parliament, a situation that would arise after nearly 36 years. BSP Faces the Biggest Impact Among the retiring MPs is Ramji Gautam, the only BSP representative currently in Parliament. His term ends in 2026, and given the party’s extremely weak presence in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, BSP is virtually out of contention for a Rajya Sabha seat in the upcoming elections. The situation has already worsened for the party after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where BSP failed to win a single seat. With Ramji Gautam’s retir...