Uttar Pradesh

Indresh Upadhyay — the renowned bhajan singer from Mathura–Vrindavan — is set to get married today in a magnificent ceremony at the Taj Amer Hotel, Jaipur. Known for his devotional voice and soulful storytelling, Indresh is now in the spotlight for his high-profile wedding, which has brought together an extraordinary confluence of saints, spiritual leaders, and celebrated artists. A Festive Start with Dance, Mehendi, and Haldi The pre-wedding celebrations began a day earlier with vibrant Mehendi and Haldi ceremonies.The highlight of the evening was Indresh Upadhyay’s energetic and emotional dance performance alongside his father Krishna Chandra Thakur Ji — a renowned Ramkatha and Bhagwat Katha storyteller — and his sisters. Their heartwarming family performance left guests mesmerized...

Uttar Pradesh continues to reel under intensifying winter conditions as minimum temperatures dip sharply across several districts. While the overall weather remains clear, the chill is becoming increasingly noticeable during the night and early morning hours. Kanpur Records Coldest Night; Lucknow Drops Below 10°C According to the latest reports, Kanpur witnessed the coldest night in the state with the minimum temperature falling to 5.7°C.Other major cities too recorded significant drops: Bareilly: 6.9°C Ayodhya: 7°C Aligarh: 7.6°C Muzaffarnagar: 8.1°C In Lucknow, the minimum temperature slid below 10°C, marking the onset of a harsher winter phase. Dry Weather Likely to Continue, Fog in Morning Hours The Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather condit...

In a major breakthrough, the Ecotech-1 police station in Greater Noida has busted a theft racket operating inside the under-construction Jewar International Airport site. A site engineer, along with three accomplices, has been arrested for stealing aluminium cables worth nearly ₹15 lakh from the project area. According to ADCP Sudhir Kumar, the arrests were made during a police checking drive on Wednesday night. The accused were caught transporting stolen aluminium wire bundles in a canter fitted with a fake number plate. Seven large bundles of cables were recovered along with a Swift car used in the operation. Key Accused Identified The arrested individuals include: Shivam Sharma, Site Engineer, Tata Projects Ltd., resident of Lalpur, Tapal (Aligarh) Irshad Ahmed, driver, ...

Jaipur/Mathura: The first photographs of Shipra, the soon-to-be bride of Vrindavan’s renowned storyteller Indresh Upadhyay, have finally surfaced—setting off celebrations both online and among devotees. The couple’s lavish wedding ceremonies began on Thursday at Jaipur’s luxury Taj Amer hotel, where the Mehendi and Haldi rituals were held with great fanfare. During the ceremony, Shipra personally applied mehendi on Indresh Upadhyay’s hands—an intimate moment that instantly became the highlight of the day. This was followed by the traditional Lagan ceremony. Later in the evening, a vibrant Sangeet night unfolded, where Indresh Upadhyay’s parents gave a surprise performance. Bollywood singer B Praak set the stage ablaze with his energetic dance numbers. Grand Wedding Schedule Unfolds i...

Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: A surprising love story has emerged from Jagannathpur village in Kaushambi district, where Krishna Kumar, a young man, fell in love with his maternal cousin, Sanjana. Despite initial opposition from family members, the couple’s determination and mutual affection led to their marriage at a local temple with the consent of both families and local police. A Tale of Forbidden LoveKrishna Kumar frequently visited his cousin Sanjana’s home, and over time, developed strong feelings for her. As their bond grew, the couple decided to marry, which initially sparked protests from their respective families, who raised concerns over societal norms and family reputation. Tensions escalated, with both Krishna and Sanjana warning of potential drastic consequences if prevented ...

Meerut: The death of eight-grade student Lakshya in Meerut’s Sankhi Vihar Colony has turned into a troubling mystery. Initially presumed to be a domestic accident, Lakshya’s father, a BSF officer currently stationed in Tripura, has strongly asserted that his son’s death was a murder. Following his complaint, police have registered a case against unknown individuals. Incident DetailsLakshya, a bright student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Punjab Line, was found lying face down in the upper room of his home. Disturbingly, the ribbon of his school ID card was tied around his neck. His mother, Gudiya, who had taken their younger daughter to a doctor in the afternoon, returned home to find Lakshya upstairs, saying he was going out to play. When he did not return by 6:30 PM, the family grew concerned...

Banda: In a case that highlights both the slow pace of judicial proceedings and the message that no one is above the law, a Banda court has convicted two retired policemen for negligence in the escape of a gangster 18 years ago. The judgment serves as a reminder to law enforcement that accountability follows, regardless of how much time has passed. Background of the CaseThe incident dates back to 2007, when gangster Wasim Khan was being transported from Jhansi Court to Banda under police custody. During the transit, Khan managed to slip out of his handcuffs and escape. He later surrendered voluntarily, and subsequently, he passed away. Following the escape, an inquiry revealed negligence on the part of two constables: Suresh Tiwari from GRP Thana, Kanpur Nagar, and Vijay Pal from Kal...

Mathura: Revered across India, Saint Chetan Baba, also known as Chaitanya Das Baba in Mathura and Vrindavan, has been a living symbol of devotion for decades. Originally from West Bengal, he arrived in the Braj region around 40 years ago and has since dedicated his life to spiritual practice. For the past 37 years, he has been performing the Govardhan Parikrama, walking the sacred 21-kilometer route around Govardhan Hill twice daily. Meeting with Saint Premanand MaharajRecently, the renowned saint Premanand Maharaj visited Govardhan and met Chetan Baba. Devotees formed long queues to receive blessings from Baba. During the meeting, Premanand Maharaj reflected on the spiritual wisdom of Baba, saying, “There is no problem in the world that cannot be solved; every difficulty has a way forw...

Bulandshahr, UP: In a shocking incident, a young woman was abducted and shot dead in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Salim, was apprehended by the police following an encounter during which a police constable was also injured. According to reports, the victim, identified as Kshama from Hasanpur Naithla village, went missing suddenly. Despite extensive searches, there was no trace of her. Later, her body was found dumped in the Balipur Gang Canal. Initially, a local youth was interrogated in connection with the case but released. Subsequent investigations confirmed the victim’s identity as Kshama, and her body was brought back to the village on Thursday. The police are also investigating potential sexual assault angles, including rape or gang-rape. Encounter and...