Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: A heated political confrontation unfolded in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the opposition during a discussion under Rule 56 on the illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup. Responding aggressively to allegations raised by opposition members, CM Yogi stated that the government had already clarified the issue earlier, but was fully prepared to give a detailed response in the interest of the House. He categorically asserted that codeine-based cough syrup is not manufactured in Uttar Pradesh, and that all cases detected in the state involve illegal diversion from outside Uttar Pradesh. Photo of Akhilesh Displayed in the House Escalating the political heat, CM Yogi displayed a photograph of S...

Fatehpur, UP: A shocking incident has come to light from Fatehpur district, where a Dalit girl was brutally assaulted after asking a group of local girls to stop grazing their goats in her field. The victim, identified as Deepika, alleged that the police initially refused to register her complaint, instructing her to first contact the “Captain” before they would file an FIR. Assault Over Grazing DisputeDeepika, daughter of a poor farmer from Nibawar Darouta Lalpur village in the JafarGanj police station area, recounted that about a month ago, two local girls, Rimjhim and Khushi Dubey, were grazing their goats in her standing crop. When Deepika asked them to remove the goats, the girls reportedly hurled caste-based abuses and threatened her. When she tried to drive the goats away, the gi...

A disturbing and complex case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, raising serious questions over whether a woman was molested or sexually assaulted, and whether there was a deliberate attempt to suppress the gravity of the crime. The alleged victim has accused her elder sister of conspiring to dilute the case by registering a molestation complaint instead of rape. The incident has been reported from the Badausa police station area, where the woman has come forward with a video statement claiming that she was sexually assaulted while staying at her elder sister’s in-laws’ house. She alleged that when she attempted to speak out, pressure was mounted on her to remain silent and a compromise with the accused was pushed to hush up the matter. Victim Alleges Serious Crime, Que...

A tragic road accident occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district on Monday morning, claiming the lives of three people, including a father and his son, while leaving eight others injured. The accident took place amid dense fog when a speeding car rammed into a stationary truck loaded with straw. According to police sources, the incident occurred around 9:30 am near milestone 142.9 km, close to Darpipur village under the Semri police outpost of Jaisinghpur Kotwali area. The truck, which was heading towards Bihar, had come to a halt on the expressway after its axle broke down, leaving it stranded on the road without adequate warning signs. Meanwhile, an Ertiga car traveling from Lucknow to Azamgarh failed to notice the stationary truck due to poor visibility caused by...

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh: Panic erupted late Sunday night in Chandauli district when a massive explosion tore through a three-story house inhabited by transgender individuals in the Moharganj area under Baluwa police jurisdiction. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the blast caused significant structural damage. Blast Shakes Entire NeighborhoodAccording to local reports, the explosion occurred while all residents were asleep. The shockwave was so powerful that parts of the house’s walls collapsed, leaving the building heavily damaged. The loud blast was heard from a considerable distance, alarming neighbors and creating chaos in the vicinity. Residents Escape UnharmedAll occupants, thankfully, escaped unharmed. The sudden explosion startled everyone inside, causing a frenz...

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the Assembly over the contentious Codeine cough syrup case, warning that strict action, including bulldozer operations, would follow. The controversy erupted as SP leaders raised the issue outside the Assembly and during proceedings, alleging hundreds of deaths linked to the misuse of Codeine cough syrup. SP legislators staged protests and accused the government of suppressing the matter. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana had earlier suggested that the issue be discussed at a later stage. Question Hour DebateDuring Question Hour, SP MLA Atul Pradhan raised the Codeine cough syrup issue, claiming that the main accused in the case had links with the BJP. He alleged that i...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The political heat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly escalated during a debate on the codeine cough syrup case, as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a scathing response to opposition charges. The controversy erupted after Samajwadi Party MLA Atul Pradhan raised questions about the government’s alleged inaction and the role of officials in the case, asking why the government’s much-publicized “bulldozer” had not acted against those involved. CM Yogi’s Strong RebuttalStanding in the Assembly, CM Yogi sharply countered the opposition, saying, “What is the question? What issues are being raised? The opposition has raised the matter, and you are amplifying it. This is like a thief blaming others.” Without naming anyone, he remarked, “There are two examples in the c...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Rakesh Tikait, National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), has strongly opposed the strict pollution-control and green regulations being implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR). He warned that if NCR is sealed from January 1 and farmers’ vehicles are fined for entry into Delhi, the farmers will not tolerate it. Farmers Refuse to Pay FinesTikait declared that any fines imposed on farmers’ vehicles will not be paid. He emphasized in strong terms that “if our vehicles are fined, they will face consequences.” His statement has caused ripples in political and administrative circles. Thousands of Fines Already IssuedTikait claimed that nearly 35,000 vehicles have been fined in Delhi over the past two days, with some penalties reaching ₹20,000 e...

Ghaziabad Accident News: A tragic road accident on NH-9 in Ghaziabad late Sunday night claimed the lives of two young men, leaving two others critically injured. Severe Collision on Service LaneVibhu Mishra, Ghaziabad: Late Sunday night, a horrific collision between two motorcycles on the service lane of NH-9 shattered the lives of two families. The impact of the crash was so severe that all riders were thrown onto the road. Two young men died on the spot, while a woman and another man sustained serious injuries. One more man suffered minor injuries. Accident DetailsThe accident occurred around midnight near Tanushree Farm, close to Mahagun Society, in the Wave City police jurisdiction. Reports suggest that Rashuddin, a resident of Dasna, was returning home on his Splendor bike with ...

In a late-night operation on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway, Ghaziabad police successfully arrested two notorious hitmen with a bounty of ₹25,000 each on their heads. The encounter occurred near Garhi Katiaiya while police were conducting routine checks on the service lane. According to officials, intelligence sources informed the police that the suspects, wanted for a recent murder in the Dabur Talab area, were travelling on a motorcycle towards the Sabhapur underpass. The police immediately set up a cordon and began checking vehicles in the area. When the suspects appeared on a motorcycle, the police signaled them to stop. The rear passenger fired at the police, prompting a chase. During the crossfire, the rear passenger sustained a gunshot wound in his right leg, while the rider was...