Uttar Pradesh

A Balia, Uttar Pradesh: The historic land of Balia is set to come alive with the spirit of the Samajwadi movement as the Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav Half Marathon 2025 is scheduled for 25 November. In a prelude to the event, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav unveiled the official T-shirt and cap at the party office in Lucknow on Wednesday, while expressing gratitude to former minister and party National Secretary Ram Govind Chaudhary for his support. Akhilesh Yadav said that Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav dreamed of nurturing athletes from every village to bring glory to the nation. Through this half marathon, he added, the younger generation of the Samajwadi movement will connect with Netaji’s ideals while embracing the spirit of sportsmanship. The marathon, organized under the...

athura, Uttar Pradesh: The court hearing in the case against Kathavachak Aniruddhacharya for allegedly making objectionable remarks about women concluded on Tuesday. The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) reserved the judgment after hearing arguments from both parties. According to Meera Rathore, district head of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Aniruddhacharya had previously made offensive and inappropriate comments regarding women. Following this, a petition demanding legal action and registration of a formal complaint was filed against him. During the court proceedings, both sides presented their arguments. Earlier, Aniruddhacharya submitted an apology affidavit to the court regarding his controversial statements, but the court did not accept it, and the hearing continued. After ...

H Meerut / Western Uttar Pradesh: Security agencies have raised the alarm over the growing use of pockets in western Uttar Pradesh as hideouts and transit routes by suspected terror operatives. Officials say networks stretching from Meerut to Deoband and across districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur, Hapur and Pilkhua are under intense scrutiny after intelligence pointed to repeated links between the region and several high-profile incidents elsewhere in the country. Proximity to the national capital and porous movement corridors make these districts attractive for clandestine activity, officers told reporters. Small towns and densely populated peri‑urban settlements between Meerut and Saharanpur provide cover where outsiders can blend in, enabling suspects to es...

N Ghaziabad, UP: Residents and commuters of Ghaziabad can look forward to significant relief from traffic congestion on one of the city’s busiest routes. The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has proposed the construction of a six-lane elevated flyover stretching from Ghantaghar to Bhatia Mor, with an estimated cost of approximately ₹200 crore. Faster Commutes, Less CongestionThe stretch encompassing Ghantaghar, Chaudhary Mor, Rakesh Marg, and Bhatia Mor experiences daily heavy traffic, especially during office hours and evening peak periods. Commuters heading towards Loni, Lal Kuan, and MMG Hospital face significant delays. Once completed, the flyover is expected to reduce average travel time along this route from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes, offering commuters a much-needed re...

H Hapur: In a swift and successful operation, Hapur police have rescued two kidnapped minors and arrested three accused individuals involved in the crime. The suspects, identified as Mukesh alias Monu from Bijnor, Gautam from Amroha, and Geeta from Bijnor, were reportedly planning to sell the abducted children. The incident dates back five days when Anita, a resident of Jamidaran village in Garhmukteshwar, had gone to the Kartik Ganga fair in the Brajghat region with her 8-year-old son Kartik and 7-year-old Chirag. The children mysteriously went missing during the visit. CCTV footage later revealed one of the suspects taking the two children away. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a vehicle check on Sthana Road near a brick kiln, intercepting a white Alto car in which the kidn...

Kolkata/New Delhi: With West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for next year, the state BJP is showing signs of internal strife even before the campaign begins. Following the results of the last assembly elections, tensions within the party reached a peak. A few months ago, the appointment of a new state president promised to resolve these issues. However, recent statements by a BJP MP have reignited questions about the party’s internal unity. MP Abhijit Ganguly recently gave multiple interviews to local channels, indicating clear friction within the party. Ganguly criticized the central government, claiming it has not done enough to dethrone Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). He also remarked that leaders from the Hindi belt cannot secure votes in West Bengal and that ...

H I Reported by: Abhishek Kumar Jha | NBT Digital | Varanasi | November 12, 2025 In a heartwarming cross-cultural celebration of faith and love, an Italian couple, Antonelia and Gloris, tied the knot in Varanasi following traditional Hindu rituals. The ceremony took place at the Nau Durga Temple in Shivala, where the duo took seven sacred vows (pheras) around the holy fire — embracing India’s ancient Sanatan tradition as a symbol of eternal union. Faith Beyond Borders The couple, both professionals based in Italy, had arrived in Varanasi three days prior to the ceremony. Though they had already been married in a Christian church in Italy, their deep spiritual inclination toward Indian customs and Hindu philosophy brought them to the holy city to sanctify their bond o...