Uttar Pradesh

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...

Aligarh: In a major breakthrough, Aligarh Police arrested notorious history-sheeter Omprakash alias Shaka, a criminal carrying a reward of ₹50,000, following an encounter on Thursday. Shaka had opened fire on Constable Dev Dixit of Tappal Police Station on 9 November 2025, leaving him seriously injured. According to the police, Shaka—listed as a hardened offender at Tappal Police Station—had fired upon a police team when they attempted to arrest him last month. The firing left Constable Dev Dixit injured, while Shaka, along with his accomplice Nishant, managed to flee the scene. A case was registered at Tappal Police Station, and multiple teams from Tappal Police, the Crime Branch, and the SOG launched a manhunt to track him down. Acting on a tip-off that Shaka would be returning to ...

Ghaziabad: A major road accident took place early Thursday morning on NH-9 near Hitech College, when a private passenger bus travelling from Haldwani to Delhi lost control, rammed into the service-road divider and overturned. Around a dozen passengers sustained injuries in the mishap. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred as the bus attempted to climb onto the Wave City flyover. The vehicle suddenly went out of control and hit the divider with great force, causing it to overturn. A total of 41 passengers were on board. Following the incident, teams from Dial-112, Wave City Police Station, and Masuri Police Station reached the spot immediately. With the help of local commuters, all injured passengers were rescued from the overturned bus. Police confirmed that 12 passengers,...

Celebrated Vrindavan-based bhajan singer and kathavachak (storyteller) Indresh Upadhyay is all set to begin a new chapter in his life with his wedding to Shipra from Haryana on 5th December at a five-star hotel in Jaipur. The ceremony is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and preparations are already underway. A Spiritual Prodigy Even as a child engrossed in play and sports, Indresh memorized the entire Bhagavad Gita by the age of 13, showcasing his early devotion and mastery. His spiritual performances have garnered a massive following among the Gen Z audience, with 1.9 million followers on Instagram and over 1.33 million subscribers on his YouTube channel 'Bhakti Path'. His income primarily comes from bhajan singing, kathavachan, and online spiritual courses organized by the Bhakt...