Uttar Pradesh

Meerut: The Meerut administration has launched a stringent monitoring drive across the city’s slums and informal settlements to identify and track migrant families. A detailed survey conducted by local authorities has identified approximately 6,500 individuals of concern across 1,600 families, with serious verification doubts raised against 3,200 of them. Half of the identified population comprises migrants from Assam, while others claim origins from West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Drone Surveillance and VerificationAccording to SSP Dr. Vipin Tada, a special slum cell formed four months ago has mapped 52 areas with high concentrations of temporary migrant settlements. Several residents failed to produce valid identification documents, and their details have been separately r...

Lucknow (U.P.): The words “Lucknow” and “Nawabs” are often considered synonymous. Renowned worldwide for its culture, cuisine, language, and architectural beauty, the city bears the imprints of Nawabi elegance in its buildings and gardens. Among these, Charbagh stands out—not just as a bustling railway station, but as a living symbol of Lucknow’s rich history. Origins of Charbagh Historically, the area was called “Chahar Bagh”, named after the garden favored by Asaf-ud-Daula, the fourth Nawab of Awadh. In 1775, when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, he developed Charbagh as one of the city’s prime gardens. In Islamic tradition, a Charbagh is inspired by the concept of paradise gardens, divided into four equal sections, a style reflected in man...

Jalaun: The mysterious suicide of Inspector Arun Kumar Rai, in charge of the Kuthound Police Station in Jalaun, has taken a dramatic turn as lady constable Meenakshi Sharma has been arrested. Her conduct and presence at the scene moments before the shooting have made her role highly suspicious. According to sources, Meenakshi and the inspector allegedly shared a close relationship, which gradually turned into tension and conflict. Based on the complaint filed by Arun Rai’s wife, a case of murder has also been registered, and police are investigating all possible angles. CCTV Shows Meenakshi Running Out Moments After Gunshot On 5 December, Inspector Arun Rai shot himself with his service revolver inside his government quarters. The bullet pierced through his head, and the pistol wa...

Prayagraj: Under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, a mega camp is being organised today in Prayagraj to assist citizens with verification and documentation. The district administration has made extensive preparations to ensure that every eligible voter can complete the required formalities. Urban Areas Face Major Challenges in Mapping The biggest hurdle in the ongoing SIR process has emerged from urban constituencies. While a majority of rural voters have been successfully mapped and verified, thousands of urban voters remain stuck under the “No Mapping” category. “No Mapping” refers to voters whose names appear in the 2025 electoral roll but cannot be matched or confirmed with any record from the 2003 voter list. If these voters fail to verify their details,...

Ghaziabad:In a major boost for middle-class and lower-middle-class homebuyers in Delhi–NCR, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is gearing up to launch the first phase of its ambitious Harnandipuram Housing Scheme. With private townships becoming increasingly unaffordable for common citizens, the GDA has taken on the challenge of developing a modern, planned, and affordable township on its own. Land Acquisition in Full Swing According to GDA Vice Chairman Nandkishor Kalal, land purchase for the project is progressing at a war-footing pace. Around 35 hectares have already been registered, and farmers have given consent for 85 hectares more. Importantly, the authority is not acquiring land forcibly. Instead, it is purchasing land directly from farmers at up to four times the D...

A sensational and disturbing case from Haryana’s Panipat has revealed the dark psychological depths of 32-year-old Poonam, a woman accused of murdering four young children within a span of two years and eleven months. Shockingly, her victims include her own three-year-old son, Shubham, and three nieces. Police claim she targeted “beautiful children” out of jealousy, often comparing them to her son. Link to a Tantrik in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh Police investigations have uncovered that Poonam’s trail extends to Shamli district’s Kairana in Uttar Pradesh.Poonam frequently claimed she was “possessed” and insisted that a supernatural shadow followed her. Influenced by her repeated claims, her in-laws took her to a tantrik (occult practitioner) residing in Kairana. The Uttar Pradesh poli...

A Uttar Pradesh Police team from Mathura came under a violent and life-threatening attack in Rajasthan’s Deeg district while attempting to arrest a kidnapping accused. The mob not only assaulted the officers with sticks and stones but also dragged a sub-inspector inside a house and tried to strangulate him. Mob Turns Violent as UP Police Arrest Kidnapping Accused The incident took place in Ikelara village of Deeg. A police team from Govardhan Police Station—comprising SI Nitin Tyagi, Jitendra Kumar, and Women SI Sunita Singh—had arrived to arrest Amit Thakur, a resident of the village and a wanted accused in a kidnapping case. The officers successfully apprehended Amit Thakur and seated him in the police vehicle. But within minutes, a group of 15–20 agitated locals, including both...

Ayodhya has been gripped by tension and speculation after a shocking late-night incident at the Govindgarh ashram of Mahant Maheshdas, also known as Swami Mahesh Yogi, a prominent saint associated with the Hanumangarhi Peeth. Around 2:45 AM on December 4, unidentified individuals allegedly attempted to set the saint on fire while he was asleep. Two days later, the question still remains:Who wants Mahant Mahesh Yogi dead?Police teams are scanning CCTV footage, call records, and electronic surveillance data, but no breakthrough has been reported yet. Midnight Attack: Ashram Set on Fire Through Cut Window Grill According to police and forensic teams, the assailants cut open the rear window grill of the ashram and used what appears to be petrol to ignite the room. Mahant Mahesh Yogi, ...

Ghaziabad: Daily commuters on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway (DME) and those travelling towards ABES College or Crossings Republik should take note— the exit point on NH-9 near Sain Vihar has been closed for the next six months. The move aims to curb the persistent traffic jams in the area by widening the road and constructing an additional lane. Exit Point Shut to Address Chronic Traffic Congestion Until now, this exit was closed only during evening peak hours for about three hours. However, starting Saturday, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to permanently shut it for six months to facilitate construction work. The exit near ABES/Crossings Republik had become a major bottleneck, with a large volume of vehicles trying to exit the expressway through this na...