Uttar Pradesh

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...

Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, February 16, 2026: A wedding in Barabanki took an unexpected turn when the groom, who was supposed to lead the bride in the saat phere (seven wedding rounds) and adorn her with sindoor, was revealed to be transgender. The shocking discovery during the bride’s farewell ceremony sparked outrage, and the family refused to let her leave. How the Truth Came Out The incident occurred in a village under Kothi police station. On Friday, a local transgender group (known for visiting weddings for neg – customary cash collection) arrived at the venue and immediately recognized the groom. They revealed that the groom had previously collaborated with them in collecting cash at other weddings. The revelation caused panic among the groom’s side, while the bride’s family re...

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Responding to the increasing demand for Ramdana (Amaranth/ Rajgira) prasadam in temples, Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology (ND University) has launched a dedicated research project aimed at developing a high-yield, advanced variety of the crop. The university’s Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics is conducting the study under the Coordinated Research Network on Potential Crops, an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Scientists are targeting the development of a new variety by 2028 that combines high productivity with superior grain quality, suitable for local agro-climatic conditions. According to Dr. Vikramjeet Singh, head of the department and associate professor, Ramdana is a resilient crop tha...

Ayodhya / Moscow: The grandeur of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and the Diwali celebrations is set to travel beyond borders, as a spectacular Ramlila will be staged in Moscow, Russia, on February 20. Russian artists, who have previously performed in Ayodhya, will enact the epic with major roles assigned to local talent: Evgeny as Ram, Daria as Sita, Murat as Lakshman, and Dmitri as Hanuman. This cultural event draws inspiration from the famed Diwali festival in Ayodhya and is being hailed as a new chapter in India-Russia cultural relations. The Ramlila is being organized in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre (JNCC) in Moscow. The main organizer is the Indo-Russian friendship organization ‘Disha’, led by Dr. Rameshwar Singh, who emphasized that the even...

Ghaziabad: The Bhojpur police station in Modinagar is once again in the spotlight after a fresh case of embezzlement worth Rs. 80,000 surfaced from the station’s record room. Shockingly, the alleged officer involved, former Head Clerk Gajendra Singh, passed away in March 2024, yet a case has been registered against him. According to sources, Gajendra Singh served as the Head Clerk at Bhojpur Police Station about three years ago. The station’s record room stores seized vehicles, weapons recovered from criminals, cash, and other evidence, all under the Head Clerk’s supervision. During a recent audit, discrepancies were discovered in the Rs. 80,000 stored in the record room, prompting senior officials to be informed. The investigation was assigned to ACP Masuri and ACP Wave City. The in...