Uttar Pradesh

In a late-night encounter on the Vedkheri–Mansura road in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, police gunned down Mithun, the dreaded head of the Bawaria gang and a criminal carrying a combined reward of ₹1.25 lakh. His associate Rahil, however, managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness. Fierce Gunfight Injures Policemen, But Major Success for Shamli Police During the exchange of fire, Head Constable Harvinder of the SOG unit sustained bullet injuries, while Jhinjhana SHO Virendra Kasana narrowly escaped after a bullet pierced his jacket. Shamli SP Narendra Pratap Singh said police received a tip-off that gang members were preparing for a crime on Vedkheri–Mansura road. A joint team of Jhinjhana Police and the SOG rushed to the spot. On being challenged, the criminals opened fire. P...

Former Regional Director of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), K.K. Muhammad, has advised the Muslim community to voluntarily hand over the Kashi Vishwanath–Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi and the Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura to Hindus. According to him, these two places hold the same sacred value for Hindus as Mecca and Medina do for Muslims. However, Muhammad added a stern caution for the Hindu community as well — stating that no further demands should be raised beyond Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, as an expanding list of claims would only intensify conflict and complicate the situation. ‘Ayodhya Dispute Was Fueled by Leftist Propaganda’ In an interview given to India Today, Muhammad said the Ayodhya dispute escalated not because of facts, but due to Leftist ideologica...

Meerut: The Housing Development Board (HDB) in Meerut has announced a major opportunity for middle-class families looking to buy their own home. Under the Jagruti Vihar Extension Scheme, flats are now available at special discounts of up to 15 percent for a limited period, on a first-come, first-served basis. The scheme also offers easy installment options, making home ownership more accessible to middle-income buyers. On Saturday, 32 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana received possession documents at the HDB office in Shastrinagar. During the event, officials highlighted the ongoing discount offer on 1,420 flats under the Jagruti Vihar Extension Scheme. According to HDB data, available flats include: F-32: 762 units F-57: 330 units F-64: 303 units F-100:...

Meerut: A major relief for North India’s travelers: the much-awaited Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway has officially begun its trial run from midnight on Sunday. Stretching over 210 kilometers, this six-lane greenfield expressway is set to cut travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from 5–6 hours to just 2.5 hours. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) removed all barricades near Geeta Colony, Khajuri Khas, Sonia Vihar, and Akshardham, allowing a limited number of vehicles to test the new route. Traffic on the expressway is expected to increase rapidly as more sections open for vehicles. Elevated design eases Delhi trafficThe expressway is fully elevated within Delhi, starting near the Akshardham Metro Station and connecting directly to the Delhi–Meerut Expressway. This des...

A 43-year-old Booth Level Officer (BLO), assigned to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duty in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, died by suicide, triggering shock and anger across the region. The deceased, Sarvesh Kumar, recorded an emotional video moments before taking the extreme step, alleging unbearable work pressure. Heart-Wrenching Video Surfaces A video that has now gone viral on social media shows Sarvesh Kumar crying uncontrollably while speaking about the crushing workload. In the video, he repeatedly apologises to his family and urges his mother to take care of his four daughters. “Mom, please take care of my daughters… I alone am responsible for what I am about to do. No one should blame my family. The SIR workload is too much. I cannot sleep, I cannot work. I want to...

Noida News: In a remarkable medical achievement, the Noida District Hospital has successfully ensured zero HIV transmission from HIV-positive mothers to their newborns. Over the past year, 12 infants born to 12 HIV-infected mothers have all tested completely HIV-negative. According to hospital data, 14 HIV-positive pregnant women delivered babies this year, out of which the test results of 12 newborns have been finalized — all negative. The remaining two infants are currently undergoing the mandatory testing process. 18-Month Long Testing Protocol Counsellors Manoj Gupta and Suman Vimal from the National AIDS Control Programme explained that a child is officially declared HIV-free only after completing an extensive 18-month multi-stage testing procedure, which includes: First ...

Lucknow: In a sweeping state-wide operation, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) of Uttar Pradesh has launched its biggest action yet against the illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrups and NRx (narcotic) category medicines. Acting under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, officers uncovered a large-scale interstate drug distribution network involving unauthorized storage, illegal sales, and diversion of controlled medicines. FSDA has filed FIRs against 98 operators and firms across the state for allegedly selling cough syrup as a narcotic substance. Major districts involved include Varanasi, Jaunpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, among others. According to officials, these syrups were being diverted from legitimate medical supply...

Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has levelled serious allegations against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list. AAP leaders claim that excessive pressure, unequal workload, and mental harassment have led to the deaths of over 26 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the country. The party has termed this situation a “grave constitutional crisis” and is holding condolence meetings in every district. Deadline Extended, Controversy Deepens The timeline for the SIR verification process in Uttar Pradesh has been extended by seven days. Amid this, AAP leaders alleged that the government is imposing extreme pressure on BLOs to manipulate the voter list. A condolence event was organized in Lucknow on Sunday near the Shaheed Smarak at the Residency. Candles...