Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Students in Uttar Pradesh are increasingly losing interest in traditional madrasa education. Over the past decade, the number of students enrolled in state-aided madrasas has witnessed a dramatic decline of nearly 80%. While around 422,667 students studied in UP madrasas in 2016, the figure has plummeted to approximately 88,082 in 2025. Records from the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Council indicate a steady fall over the years: 371,052 students in 2017, 270,755 in 2018, 206,337 in 2019, 182,259 in 2020, and 163,999 in 2022. Despite this sharp decline in student numbers, more than 3,000 teachers have been recruited in state-aided madrasas during the same period. A district-wise look at examination applications highlights the stark disparity. In Jalaun, only one student app...

Baghpat: The Cyber Police of Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, have uncovered a major online job scam racket, arresting seven accused, including two women. The gang allegedly cheated job seekers by promising positions in reputed companies and collected lakhs of rupees from unsuspecting victims. How the Scam Operated According to SP Suraj Kumar Rai, the gang operated from Noida. The accused would contact unemployed youth, conduct fake interviews, and send forged offer letters and agreements to create the illusion of employment. Victims were then tricked into paying registration fees, security deposits, and other charges online. The gang also created fake websites using the names of well-known companies, listing their own mobile numbers as contacts. Job seekers who reached out to these number...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking act of familial vengeance, a nephew allegedly shot dead his uncle in Mahoba district, rekindling a decades-old grudge that ended in tragedy. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Sunday evening in Gugora village under the Kabarai police station area. Monu Singh, the victim’s nephew, is accused of shooting his uncle, Gulab Singh Parihar (60), citing a long-standing dispute. Following the shooting, Monu Singh fled the scene, creating panic in the village. Authorities have deployed four police teams to track down the suspect. Sequence of Events Gulab Singh Parihar, who lived with his family near the district headquarters, had gone to Gugora village to oversee irrigation of his fields. Monu Singh, reportedly lying in wait, suddenly ...

boost revenue and fast-track stalled developments, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to establish a dedicated Marketing Cell to sell its unsold properties and give fresh momentum to upcoming projects. According to officials, the new Marketing Cell will focus on branding GDA properties, promoting project features, and simplifying the home-buying process for customers. The initiative aims to address the long-pending issue of GDA properties worth crores of rupees that have remained unsold for several years. To ensure professional execution, the Marketing Cell will be staffed through outsourcing, with experienced marketing experts entrusted with attracting buyers, showcasing project advantages, and closing sales effectively. In addition, GDA is set to hire a separa...

A major commotion broke out at Gaur Mall, located in Raj Nagar District Centre (RDC), Ghaziabad, after a screening of actor Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ was abruptly stopped midway, triggering a heated dispute between theatre staff and audience members who had come with children. The incident occurred when the theatre management halted the show upon realizing that minors were present in the auditorium, despite the film carrying an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The sudden stoppage left children and their parents shocked, soon escalating into arguments and chaos inside the cinema premises. Objectionable Content Sparks Controversy According to eyewitnesses and viral video footage circulating on social media, several viewers ca...

Lucknow: Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s Winter Session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired an important meeting of the BJP Legislature Party at Lok Bhawan on Sunday evening. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth conduct of the session and sharpening the government’s strategy inside the House. The meeting was attended by BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, senior ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and leaders of NDA ally parties. CM Yogi directed all ministers and legislators to enter the House fully prepared and respond to opposition questions with facts and clarity. Winter Session to Run Till December 24 The Winter Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began on December 19 and will continue till Decembe...

Hapur: A shocking incident in Pilkhuwa has highlighted the perilous lengths some youths go to for social media fame. A video showing a young man performing dangerous stunts atop the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) railway bridge went viral online, prompting immediate police action. In the viral footage, the man can be seen hanging from the bridge railing and using the structure as if it were a gym, completely disregarding his safety. Hundreds of vehicles were passing at high speed on the highway below, and a minor slip could have proven fatal. The sight of the man dangling from the bridge also caused panic among several drivers, temporarily disrupting traffic. Fortunately, no major accident occurred. Police have identified the man as Kapil, son of Bablu, resident of Aryanagar, Pilkh...

Shahjahanpur, UP: The police have arrested six accused involved in a massive online stock market investment scam in the Khandar area of Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, defrauding victims of crores of rupees. The mastermind, Tinkle Gupta, an MBA graduate, confessed that he joined the scam to fund a luxurious lifestyle. How the Scam OperatedAccording to police reports, the accused registered a company under the name SLG DG Pvt. Ltd. Using this entity, they contacted potential investors through a website and offered triple returns on stock market investments. Victims were asked to download an APK file and transfer money via a QR code. Once the investment was made, the accused blocked access to the victims’ accounts and siphoned off the funds into multiple accounts. The primary mastermind, Tink...

Datia, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic incident occurred in Kakrauwa village of Dursada police station area, Datia district, following a routine vaccination drive. One child lost their life, while three others fell seriously ill. Families have accused the health department of negligence and are demanding a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible. The incident took place on Friday evening when an ASHA worker administered vaccines to four children. According to the families, each child was given three injections at their homes. Shortly afterward, the children began showing symptoms of distress, weakness, and deteriorating health. Tragically, one child passed away, while the remaining three were rushed to Datia District Hospital for treatment. The vaccination drive had b...