Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court on Monday sharply criticised the Allahabad High Court for its controversial observation in a 2021 attempt-to-rape case, calling the remarks “highly insensitive” and capable of having a “chilling effect” on survivors of sexual violence. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said such judicial comments can pressure victims into withdrawing complaints or giving compromised statements. The High Court had ruled in March that “touching a girl’s private parts, breaking the drawstring of her pyjamas, and attempting to drag her under a culvert” did not amount to an attempt to rape. Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra had diluted the charges, removing IPC Section 376 (rape attempt) and relevant POCSO provisions, and directed that the accused be tried only under lighter secti...

Noida: A tragic incident occurred at Supertech Cape Town Society in Sector-74, Noida, where a woman fell from the 16th floor under mysterious circumstances, leading to her death. The woman, identified as Priyanka Tiwari, was rushed to a private hospital in critical condition but was declared dead on arrival. No complaint has yet been filed by her family. Incident DetailsPriyanka Tiwari resided in the society with her husband, Krishna Kumar, who works as an engineer. On Sunday night, she reportedly went out onto the balcony from her room and fell to the ground. The society’s security personnel immediately informed both the family and the police. Priyanka sustained severe head injuries, which resulted in heavy bleeding and ultimately her death. Police Investigation UnderwayPolice from ...

Lucknow: During a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on Vande Mataram, Samajwadi Party president and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP, raising concerns over the political misuse of the patriotic song and also highlighting the ongoing Indigo flight disruptions. Vande Mataram: A Symbol of UnityAkhilesh Yadav reminded members that Vande Mataram was more than a song—it was an inspiring slogan during India’s struggle for freedom, uniting millions and giving them energy. He noted that the British had banned it between 1905 and 1908, prosecuting those who sang it, yet its spirit never faded from Indian hearts. “Vande Mataram brings people together and energizes them. Its essence cannot be reduced to mere performance,” Yadav said. Criticism of the Ruling PartyThe...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a major drive to keep the city clean, Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has imposed fines totaling ₹6.57 lakh in the past week on individuals and businesses found littering and using banned plastics in market areas. The initiative is ongoing across all five municipal zones. Citywide Enforcement and Awareness DriveTeams from the Health Department have actively carried out inspections, with special emphasis on market areas. Awareness boards have been installed in key locations, including the RDC Rajnagar area, to inform citizens that fines will be strictly levied for littering in public spaces. Residents can report violations or request garbage collection through the 311 application or by calling the helpline at 18001803012. Zone-wise Fines Collected Vija...

A tragic accident on the Mathura–Bareilly Highway late Sunday night claimed the lives of three young men, with another critically injured. The incident took place near Hullu village under Raya police station limits and has once again raised serious questions about road safety in the region. Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trolley According to police, the victims — all residents of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur — were travelling in a Vitara Brezza (UP27 AJ 5050) on their way to Mathura. Around 1 a.m., their speeding car rammed into a slow-moving tractor-trolley, leaving the vehicle completely mangled. The deceased have been identified as: Rajan Gupta – died on the spot Saurabh Verma (33), son of Ramkishan Verma – died during treatment in Agra Nikunj Gupta (27), son of Vijay Gupta – ...

More than six years after the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 verdict resolving the Ram Janmabhoomi–Babri Masjid title dispute, the mosque proposed at Dhannipur—allocated in lieu of the demolished Babri Masjid—has yet to see its foundation stone laid. Despite the government providing 5 acres of land, administrative hurdles, design delays, and severe funding shortages have stalled the project. Political Heat Rekindled Nationally The issue resurfaced nationwide after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone of a Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on the anniversary of the Babri demolition on December 6. The move sparked fresh political and communal debates across the country. Meanwhile, in Ayodhya—at the very site tied to the historic dispute—the Dhannipur mosque...

Tension erupted at a marriage hall in Shahjahanpur on Sunday when members of Hindu organisations, along with the police, stopped the wedding of a Hindu girl who is reportedly a minor. The organisations have alleged that the girl was being forced to convert to another religion before the marriage ceremony. Police have detained the bride, groom, and family members from both sides for questioning. Chaos During the Ceremony The incident took place at Janata Marriage Hall. Hindu organisation leader Rajesh Awasthi reached the venue with the police after receiving information about an alleged underage marriage involving a Hindu girl and a boy from another community.The sudden arrival of the police caused panic among the wedding attendees, and several guests were seen leaving the hall hurrie...

Basti, Uttar Pradesh:In an emotional reunion that bridged 115 years and thousands of miles, Ravindra Dutt and his wife Keshni Hare arrived in Kabra village of the Bankati development block, tracing the roots of a family story that began in 1910. Their ancestors had left India as girmitiya labourers during the British era and settled permanently in Fiji. On Friday, the couple finally stood on the soil their forefathers once called home. A Journey Rooted in History Ravindra Dutt’s great-grandfather, Gareeb Ram, was among the many Indians taken to Fiji in 1910 as indentured labourers under the British “girmit” system. Forced into hard labour and denied the opportunity to return home, he and his descendants built their lives in Fiji.After decades, the family managed to recover an old imm...