Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious questions regarding the use of the term “Mananiya” (Honourable) for bureaucrats and state government officials. The court directed the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department to submit a personal affidavit explaining under which law or protocol officials’ names or designations are being prefixed with “Mananiya.” The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice Ajay Bhanot and Justice Garima Prasad during the hearing of a petition filed by Yogesh Sharma. The bench specifically questioned why the designation “Additional Commissioner, Appeals” is being referred to as “Mananiya Additional Commissioner, Appeals.” Court Observes Misuse in Official CorrespondenceThe court observed that this trend subtly undermines the s...

Agra: Abhishek, son of former GST Commissioner Kumod Mathur and resident of New Friends Colony, Delhi, has been revealed as a major fraudster involved in cheating jewelers across several districts, including Agra, Mathura, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Following complaints filed in Agra, police investigations have uncovered that Abhishek’s scams may have caused losses exceeding ₹1 crore. Fraudulent Modus OperandiAccording to police, Abhishek would contact jewelers through a known intermediary and visit showrooms to purchase jewelry. He would pay with fake cheques or delay payments. Eight months ago, he allegedly acquired a gold chain from a showroom owner but never made the payment. On 17 December, a fraud case was registered at Hariparvat Police Station against the former GST Commissio...

Prayagraj:In a significant and stern observation, the Allahabad High Court has held that the slogan “Gustakh-e-Nabi ki ek hi saza, sir tan se juda” poses a serious threat to law and order as well as the unity and integrity of India, and has the potential to incite people towards rebellion. The court made these remarks while rejecting the bail plea of an accused named Rehan, who was allegedly involved in violence that erupted on May 26, 2025, in Bihari Pur area, following a call given by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (INC). During the incident, a mob of around 500 people allegedly raised the controversial slogan and engaged in violent acts. Slogan Punishable, Against Islamic Principles Too Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, while hearing the matter,...

December has once again turned out to be a difficult month for well-known YouTuber and online influencer Anurag Dwivedi, as he finds himself at the center of serious legal and investigative action. After receiving alleged death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang last year, Dwivedi is now facing a major crackdown by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged illegal online betting and money laundering case. The ED has conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to Dwivedi, including premises in Unnao and Lucknow, as well as the residence of one of his relatives in Nawabganj. The searches were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are linked to an FIR registered by the West Bengal Police for cheating, forgery, and illegal bet...

An emotionally charged scene unfolded outside the Saharanpur District Magistrate’s office on Thursday when a distraught woman from Chhattisgarh staged a sit-in, demanding either the right to live in her husband’s home or permission for euthanasia. The dramatic appeal drew immediate attention, prompting District Magistrate Manish Bansal to step out of his office and personally hear her grievance. Holding a placard and breaking down in tears, Hina, a resident of Green Park Colony in Abhanpur, Chhattisgarh, alleged that her life had been shattered by relentless dowry harassment, taunts over childlessness, and her husband’s second marriage. Overwhelmed emotionally and mentally, she claimed she saw no path forward except death. Marriage Turned Into a Nightmare Hina told officials that ...

In a major step towards ensuring transparency and fairness in the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has announced two landmark decisions aimed at completely eliminating fake voting. Leveraging modern technology and robust data management, the Commission has strengthened electoral safeguards, setting a new benchmark for local body elections in the country. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, State Election Commissioner R.P. Singh informed that the voter list revision process for Panchayat elections has been successfully completed. This year, 40.19 lakh new voters have been added to the Panchayat electoral rolls, reflecting a 3.26 percent increase compared to previous records. The draft voter list will be published on December 23, allowi...

In a shocking incident that underscores the growing audacity of lawlessness, a police sub-inspector posted on traffic duty in Meerut’s Kharkhoda area was seriously injured after a car driver allegedly attempted to mow down on-duty police personnel. The incident later escalated into violence inside the police station, triggering widespread tension in the town. According to police sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when Sub-Inspector Shivam Mishra and Constable Gaurav Kumar were deployed to manage traffic congestion caused by the construction of a culvert in the local market area. At around that time, a speeding Hyundai i-20 car reached the spot. Police allege that the driver, identified as Shivang Tyagi, deliberately tried to run over Constable Gaurav Kumar with the inte...

A tragic incident shook Karidand village under the Babhni police station area of Sonbhadra district on Wednesday night, where a 70-year-old paralysed woman was burnt alive after a spark from a burning brazier (angithi) set her bedding on fire. The deceased has been identified as Rajkunwar (70), wife of Jaddu Gond. According to family members, she had suffered a paralytic stroke two days earlier, leaving her completely immobile. Fire Triggered by Spark from Brazier To protect herself from the cold, Rajkunwar was sleeping on a cot inside her house, with straw and bedding spread over it. A burning brazier placed near the cot reportedly emitted sparks late at night, which fell onto the bedding. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the cot within minutes. Due to her physical condition...

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh – Nagina MP and Azaad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) National President Chandrashekhar Azad has raised strong objections over the Guard of Honour conferred upon the renowned storyteller Pundrik Goswami, terming it a blatant attack on the Constitution. He alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government now prioritizes faith over the Constitution, indicating a dangerous trend where the state is gradually abandoning its constitutional character. MP Chandrashekhar shared a video on Thursday, reportedly from Bahraich about a month ago, showing Pundrik Goswami receiving the Guard of Honour at police lines. In a detailed post accompanying the video, Chandrashekhar Azad emphasized that India is a constitutional republic, not a religious monastery, and the state cannot be the propert...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh – A massive scam worth over ₹40 crore has been uncovered in Mahoba district under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), where fraudsters allegedly insured not only farmers’ land but also rivers, drains, hills, pathways and forest department land using forged documents. After remaining absconding for 112 days, the district manager of insurance company IFFCO Tokio, identified as Nikhil, has finally been arrested along with three other accused. How the Scam Was Unearthed The fraud came to light following an investigation ordered by District Magistrate Gajal Bhardwaj, which exposed a deep nexus between the insurance company, Common Service Centre (CSC) operators, and officials of the agriculture department. Based on the findings, an FIR was registered on Aug...