Uttar Pradesh

Agra:A disturbing video from Agra has gone viral on social media, showing a 58-year-old Muslim cab driver, Mohammad Rais, being assaulted and forced to chant a religious slogan near the Taj Mahal. The incident occurred at the parking area of the Purani Mandi Metro Station, located close to the iconic monument. What the Viral Video Shows In the viral clip, Rais is seen sitting inside his car when two young men approach him and allegedly try to coerce him into saying “Jai Shri Ram.” When he refuses, the youths push, hit, and intimidate him. They were also heard threatening him while recording the incident, saying: “Tū do–tīn din mein Jai Shri Ram bolegā.”(“You will chant Jai Shri Ram within two–three days.”) The video sparked widespread outrage online, with users condemning the...

Gorakhpur:A recent incident from Bharohiya village under Campierganj police station shocked everyone when reports claimed that three sons had refused to bring home their mother’s body from an old-age home, citing a “manglik ceremony” and fear of apshakun. However, an on-ground investigation by NBT has revealed an entirely different story. The narrative that was widely circulated on social media and TV channels turns out to be incomplete and misleading. The Story That Went Viral Initial reports suggested that Bhual Gupta (Madhesiya) and his wife had been thrown out of their home by their sons and were forced to live in an old-age home in Jaunpur. When the mother passed away on 19 November, the sons allegedly told the old-age home to keep the body in a freezer and claimed they would ta...

Mathura — Tension gripped Vrindavan after police arrested four men accused of forcibly shutting down a liquor shop that lies on the route of Premanand Maharaj’s padyatra. The incident gained momentum after Bageshwar Dham head Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, during his Sanatan Ekta Padyatra concluding on November 16, raised concerns about the presence of a liquor outlet along the sacred route. Liquor Shop Targeted a Day After Shastri’s Appeal On 17 November, self-proclaimed cow protector Daksh Chaudhary, along with his associates Abhishek Thakur, Shibbo Kapil, and Akku Pandit, allegedly forced the closure of the liquor shop located at Sunarakh Tiraha, behind Prem Mandir. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from the police. All four were arrested from Rishikesh on 2...

Noida — A sensational crime in Yakutpur, Central Noida, has exposed a deadly clash driven by illicit relationships. A woman’s boyfriend allegedly lured her daughter’s teenage lover to his room and strangled him to death. After committing the crime, the accused locked the body inside the room and fled with his associate. Police cracked the case within 16 hours and arrested both men. Teenager Murdered Over Love Affair According to ACP Central Noida, Pawan Kumar, 16-year-old Omkar was murdered on 23 November in the Phase-2 police station area. Investigators found that Omkar was in a love relationship with the minor daughter of a woman living in the same building. The woman's boyfriend, Altaf, who worked as a welding and steel gate fabricator, strongly opposed this relationship. The w...

Greater Noida — The investigation into the brutal murder of Nikki Bhati from Sirsa village has taken a horrifying turn with the filing of a 500-page chargesheet, revealing a meticulously planned conspiracy by her husband, mother-in-law, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. The chargesheet includes the shocking testimony of Nikki’s six-year-old son, who witnessed the entire incident and stated that his grandmother handed the lighter before his father set Nikki on fire. 500-Page Chargesheet Exposes Family Conspiracy Police have filed the chargesheet in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), confirming that Nikki did not die in an accident but was murdered by her in-laws. Investigators uncovered that Nikki’s husband Vipin and mother-in-law Dayavati frequently subjected her to e...

Lakhimpur Kheri — In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, a car returning from a wedding ceremony plunged into the Sharda Canal in Lakhimpur Kheri, resulting in the death of five passengers. One person, the driver, survived but remains in critical condition. The accident has cast a pall of grief over the region. Gate Lock Failure Traps Passengers Inside Car According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle fell into the canal after reportedly losing control near a bridge. Locals stated that the central locking system of the car got jammed, preventing the occupants from escaping as water rapidly filled the vehicle. Hearing the loud splash, nearby residents rushed to the spot. Using torches for visibility, they searched for the submerged vehicle with the help of a boat. After locating the car...

Varanasi — The holy city of Kashi is witnessing an extraordinary spiritual gathering as more than 1.5 lakh devotees of Vihangam Yoga from 19 countries arrive to participate in the Samarpan Deep Adhyatma Mahotsav and the 102nd annual celebration of Vihangam Yoga. The influx of followers continued throughout the day, filling the vast tent city set up near the Swarved Mahamandir Dham. A Massive Spiritual Congregation in 200 Acres The sprawling tent city, spread across nearly 200 acres over a 3 km radius in Chaubeypur, has come alive with devotees from India and abroad. The majestic Swarved Mahamandir Dham has been decorated with vibrant, colourful lighting brought specially from West Bengal, adding to the festive aura of the celebrations. Ceremonial Flag Hoisting Marks the Beginning ...

Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presided over the flag hoisting ceremony atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple’s construction. The event was attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reflecting the culmination of years of work that began with the Shila Poojan in August 2020 and progressed through the first phase of construction, completed in January 2024. Beyond the ceremonial significance, PM Modi used the occasion to highlight characters associated with Lord Ram, delivering a subtle yet powerful message of social unity, which many political analysts see as a strategic move ahead of upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. PM Modi’s AddressSpeaking to the assembled saints and dignitaries,...

Lucknow, UP: The city of Lucknow is set to host India’s first-ever mango-themed park, a pioneering initiative aimed at boosting tourism, promoting greenery, and conserving biodiversity. Spread over 15 acres near Kalli West on Raebareli Road’s Kisan Path, the park is being developed under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, who recently inspected the site and reviewed construction progress carried out by CNDS. A Showcase of Mango DiversityThe park will feature 2,068 mango plants across 108 varieties, including popular types like Amrapali, Dasheri, Ambika, and Chausa. Designed under the Mission Amrit 2.0, the park will not only be a green oasis but also serve as a center for mango-based education, research, and awareness. Mango Museum: A Digital Learning HubA highli...