Uttar Pradesh

Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh: District Magistrate Asmita Lal of Baghpat has captured public attention after a video showing her interacting with a monkey went viral on social media. The incident occurred while she was listening to farmers’ grievances at the Baghpat Collectorate. Farmers’ Protest On Thursday, around 1:30 PM, members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union arrived at the collectorate to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the DM. The farmers staged a sit-in to press their demands. Upon learning about the protest, DM Asmita Lal personally visited the site, sat among the farmers, and assured them of prompt action. Playful Encounter With Monkey During the meeting, a langur, locally named “Matru”, appeared and blocked the DM’s path as she was leaving. Amused, Asmita Lal...

Agra, February 14, 2026: A major accident occurred at the Agra Metro construction site in the Pratappura area on Saturday, when a crane suddenly toppled during excavation work. The collapse caused panic as the crane shaft fell onto a nearby liquor shop and a residential house, damaging property but fortunately causing no injuries. The crane, approximately 25 feet tall, became unstable after one of its wheels sank into the ground. The shaft then tilted and crashed onto the beer shop belonging to Deviram Halwai and the adjacent home of Prabhukant Nagar, located in Karunanagar. The impact left the shop’s roof severely damaged and caused significant destruction to the front portion of the house, though the family residing in the back narrowly escaped harm. “The loud crash woke up the fam...

Sonbhadra, February 14, 2026: Amid the serene hills and greenery of Markundi Valley in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, centuries-old tales of love continue to captivate hearts. On Valentine’s Day, the timeless story of Veer Lorik and Manjari comes alive once again, celebrating true love, courage, and unwavering devotion. A Love Story Etched in Local Memory Veer Lorik, a valiant warrior, was not only known for his bravery but also for his steadfast devotion to Manjari. According to local folklore, Lorik faced extreme challenges to prove the purity and strength of their love, defying societal constraints and oppressive rulers. Generations have preserved this tale through songs, oral stories, and legends, making it an enduring symbol of love’s power over time and circumstances. The Story o...

Agra, February 14, 2026: The semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express running between Agra Cantt (Uttar Pradesh) and Udaipur City (Rajasthan) will be discontinued due to low passenger turnout and seating challenges. The train will stop operating from January 15, and its train number will be officially canceled from February 16. Reservations for this route have already been removed from the railway system. The Vande Bharat Express, which took approximately 8 hours 45 minutes to travel between Agra and Udaipur, faced declining popularity as travelers found the journey long and expensive compared to other trains on the same route. Reasons for Discontinuation The main reason behind the decision is low passenger demand. Other trains on this route offer fares that are lower and have similar...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre turn of events unfolded in Gorakhpur just before a scheduled engagement, leaving the bride’s family in complete shock. On the day of the ceremony, the groom’s side did not show up. When the bride’s brother called the groom’s number, a woman picked up and claimed to be the groom’s long-time partner. Six-Year Affair and Shocking Confession The woman revealed that she had been in a relationship with the groom, Saurabh Chauhan, for six years and had undergone three abortions during their affair. Her revelation stunned the bride’s family, who were preparing for the engagement at a hall in P.P. Ganj on February 13. Groom’s Family Responds The bride’s family immediately contacted Saurabh’s father. He refused to comment and abruptly ended the call. W...

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh: Nearly 27 years after the communal violence erupted in Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, a court has delivered its verdict in the long-pending Shia-Sunni riot case. The court found 12 individuals guilty in connection with the killing of Ali Akbar, with sentencing scheduled for 17 February 2026. The 1999 Riot and Murder The violence began on 27–30 April 1999 in Mubarakpur when Ali Akbar, a resident of Purakhwaja, went missing. His son, Jagam, reported the disappearance to the local police on 28 April. On 30 April, Ali Akbar’s decapitated body was recovered from Raja Bhat’s pond. Police investigations revealed that he had been attacked and killed by members of the Sunni community while returning from a Muharram procession. The incident triggered widespread communal unre...

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 ...