Uttar Pradesh

Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh: In a bizarre and dramatic turn of events in a village under the Fanfud police station area of Auraiya, a 20-year-old woman ran away from home to marry her boyfriend, leaving behind a trail of rumors and shock in the village. A Filmy Escape The young woman had been in a relationship with her lover for four years. When her family arranged her marriage elsewhere, she decided to elope. Before leaving, she staged a dramatic scene by placing a snake skin, bangles, bindis, and jewelry on her bed. This act sparked wild rumors across the village, with locals claiming she had become a “nagin” (female serpent). Later, the couple legally tied the knot through a court marriage in Kanpur. The woman also recorded a video claiming that if anything happened to her husband o...

Lucknow, UP: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly was filled with laughter during the Budget Session when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recounted amusing incidents involving education ministers from the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government. Mistaking History at a Commemoration CM Yogi narrated an incident from an event organized on the martyrdom day of Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil. A former SP education minister, invited as the chief guest, reportedly asked why Bismillah Khan had been executed, confusing the sitar maestro with the freedom fighter. When someone in the audience tried to correct him, the minister allegedly labeled the person a BJP supporter and dismissed the remark. “The people call this ‘Andher Nagari, Chaupat Raja’—a kingdom in disarray,” CM Yogi said. “When the audience me...

Pratapgarh, UP: During the 2026 Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Kunda MLA and Jan Satta Party Democratic chief Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, raised a demand to amend the Ayushman Bharat scheme to benefit families with more than four children. Speaking during the discussion on the Governor’s address, Raja Bhaiya emphasized the need to review the population-related provisions of the scheme. He pointed out that the current rules specify that a family must consist of six members—husband, wife, and four children—to qualify. Raja Bhaiya suggested that this restriction prevents many deserving families from availing of the benefits. Clarifying Age and Eligibility Criteria Raja Bhaiya highlighted inconsistencies in the scheme’s age criteria. In some p...

The battle for the Muslim vote bank in Western Uttar Pradesh is intensifying as political parties gear up for the 2027 assembly elections. Recent developments surrounding Naseemuddin Siddiqui have added a new dimension to the contest, drawing attention from both regional and national players. Siddiqui’s Political Moves in Focus Naseemuddin Siddiqui, who began his political career with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and was once a close aide of party chief Mayawati, recently resigned from the Congress. Reports indicate that he may formally join the Samajwadi Party (SP) on February 15 in the presence of party president Akhilesh Yadav. Several former legislators are also expected to join SP alongside him. From 2007 to 2012, Siddiqui held key positions in the BSP government. Though he ...

Ghaziabad: In view of the massive influx of devotees expected at the historic Dudheshwar Nath Temple on the occasion of Mahashivratri, the Ghaziabad Traffic Police has announced a comprehensive route diversion plan to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. According to the traffic advisory, the diversion will come into effect from 6 PM on Saturday and will remain operational until the completion of the religious programme on Sunday. DCP Traffic Trigun Bisen stated that the movement of all commercial vehicles between Lal Kuan and the New Bus Stand will be completely prohibited during this period. The decision has been taken to prevent congestion on the busy GT Road, which witnesses heavy crowding due to devotees arriving for Jalabhishek. Diversion Routes for Commercial Vehic...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh government is exploring a plan to issue driving licenses to teenagers as young as 16, lowering the current minimum age of 18. A formal proposal has been submitted to the Central Government, and if approved, the initiative will allow adolescents to legally operate light two-wheeler vehicles after passing the mandatory driving tests. Background and Rationale In schools and colleges across Uttar Pradesh, many teenagers are already seen riding bikes on roads without a license. However, under the current regulations, those under 18 are not eligible for a driving license, which often leads to unsafe driving practices due to a lack of formal training. The proposed scheme aims to ensure that even younger riders undergo proper driving education and te...

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams are scheduled to commence from February 18 and continue until March 12, 2026, with approximately 42,000 students expected to appear at various centers in Noida. The Board has issued strict guidelines to ensure a cheating-free and secure examination environment, emphasizing that any cash found in answer sheets will lead to action against both students and the invigilators present in the examination hall. Strict Guidelines for Exam Invigilators The Secretary of the Board of Secondary Education has instructed District Education Officers and exam invigilators to maintain heightened vigilance. Any student found keeping money inside their answer sheet will have the cash deposited in the treasury, and the incident must be repo...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The expansion of Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad has hit a standstill as the state cabinet has not yet approved the land acquisition required for the project. Despite repeated efforts by Members of Parliament and officials from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), no significant progress has been made so far. The Hindon Airport Authority has proposed the acquisition of 8 acres of land, which requires sanction at the Divisional Commissioner level. Surveys for the land acquisition have already been conducted twice jointly by the airport authority and local administration. However, further action is pending approval from the government. In view of the delay, the Airport Authority has sent another reminder letter to the concerned officials to expedite the process. ...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested six members of an interstate gang running illegal online betting operations. The gang, operating from Ghaziyabad and Noida, had also sent threatening emails to multiple schools in Noida, sparking widespread concern. According to officials, the gang targeted citizens in India, Nepal, and the USA through an online betting app, using fake email IDs and a call center network to defraud unsuspecting users. The suspects included both Indian and Nepali nationals, with the gang’s leader, Amees Jung Karki, holding a BBA degree from Australia. How the Gang Operated The STF revealed that the accused were running a sophisticated call center from the Indirapuram and Shahberi areas of Ghaziabad, ...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, three minor sisters from a Ghaziabad society took their lives by jumping from a building. Following the tragedy, police have uncovered alarming details about the family’s financial history. Investigations revealed that the father and his wives held six bank accounts in total. Of these, three accounts belonged to the father, two to his first wife, and one to his third wife. While two of the accounts are now closed, one active demat account in the father’s name holds ₹37,000, which is above the mandatory balance requirement of ₹30,000. The third wife’s account contained just 39 paise. Past Transactions in Crores Police analysis shows that prior to 2007, the father’s accounts witnessed transactions worth crores, primarily from propert...