Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) successfully performed a complex surgery on 14-year-old Ganesh, a boy from Kushinagar, who was born with a large congenital nasal protrusion. Due to the unusual growth on his nose, villagers and his family believed him to be an incarnation of Lord Ganesha and worshipped him, avoiding medical treatment for over a decade. Rare Congenital Condition Diagnosed Ganesh was diagnosed with Nasoethmoidal Encephalocele, a rare congenital disorder where brain tissue protrudes through a hole in the skull. This caused widening of the bones between his nose and forehead, a condition known as hypertelorism. The deformity caused him social distress, as children in school would mock him, and over time, it signifi...

Varun Sharma, Hapur: In a major success for Uttar Pradesh Police, a wanted criminal and cattle smuggler carrying a ₹50,000 bounty, identified as Haseen, son of Ikraar, was shot dead in an encounter with police in Hapur district late Saturday night. The gunfight took place in the Kapoor police station area during a routine vehicle checking operation. According to police officials, Haseen was a notorious criminal involved in over 25 serious cases, including attempted murder, cattle smuggling, dacoity, theft, and offences under the Gangster Act. He had been on the radar of law enforcement agencies across multiple districts — Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Sambhal, Amroha, and Gautam Buddha Nagar — for a long time. Encounter Details The confrontation began when police signaled a white Swift Dz...

Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh: In an astonishing crackdown that has stunned the entire state, police in Pratapgarh uncovered heaps of cash worth over ₹2 crore from the home of notorious drug trafficker Rajesh Mishra in Manikpur area. The recovery included bundles of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, and ₹100 notes, so vast in quantity that four counting machines had to be brought in — and even then, the process took more than 20 hours to complete. A viral video circulating on social media shows bundles of small-denomination notes scattered across a bed as policemen and women count relentlessly, wiping sweat from their faces amid the marathon operation. Along with the cash, the police also seized narcotics worth around ₹1 crore, making this one of the biggest anti-drug hauls in Pratapgarh’s history. A Drug ...

By Akhand Pratap Singh, Ghaziabad Ghaziabad, one of India’s most polluted cities, continues to choke under toxic air as its Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 345 on Sunday — nearly five times above the safe limit. Despite repeated administrative meetings and crores spent on pollution control, the situation remains grim. Residents are now battling not only health issues but also rising household expenses, forcing many to consider relocating. City Suffocates Under Toxic Air For years, Ghaziabad has consistently ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities in the country. Over the past two days, AQI levels have remained above 300, with Vasundhara recording 411, Loni 369, Sanjay Nagar 330, and Indirapuram 310. Experts blame burning garbage, construction dust, and stubble smoke as the ma...

Noida: Ending a 12-year-long struggle for clean water, thousands of residents across Noida’s 7X sectors have finally started receiving Ganga water supply. Acting swiftly after residents’ appeals reached Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Noida Authority has launched the supply of 40 MLD (million litres per day) of treated Ganga water to several residential societies, benefiting more than 2.5 lakh people. Clean Water Reaches High-Rise Societies After 12 Years For over a decade, residents of sectors 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, and 79 had been using high-TDS groundwater, struggling with both poor quality and inadequate supply. Many societies were forced to rely on private tankers, bearing additional financial burden. Following a recent complaint submitted directly to CM Yogi Adityanath, the lo...

Mathura: The Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra 2025, led by Bageshwar Dham seer Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, has been receiving massive public support since it began on November 7 from the sacred Chhattarpur Temple in Delhi. The journey will culminate on November 16 at the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, drawing huge crowds and notable celebrity participation. Star-Studded ParticipationIndian cricketer Umesh Yadav joined the march, urging everyone to remain aware of their faith and devotion to God. “We are all performing God’s work. This padyatra is an effort to unite Hindus, which is why I am here,” he said. The march also saw participation from Indian wrestler The Great Khali and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan expressed his joy, stating, “There is immense streng...

Mahoba/UP: The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional bail to former Mahoba Superintendent of Police, Manilal Patidar, who is accused in the sensational murder of explosives trader Indrakant Tripathi in the stone industry town of Kabarai. The apex court has restricted Patidar from entering the district where the crime took place, allowing access only if required for trial purposes. He has also been ordered to surrender his passport. Background of the CaseIndrakant Tripathi, a prominent stone and explosives trader from Kabarai, had publicly accused Patidar and other police officials of demanding extortion money and harassing him. In a video that went viral on social media on September 7, 2020, Tripathi alleged that Patidar demanded a monthly bribe of ₹6 lakh and threatened him with ...

Lucknow/Delhi: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has welcomed back its senior leader Jai Prakash Singh after an eight-year hiatus. Following a meeting with BSP supremo Mayawati in Delhi, Singh has been entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening the party organization in Odisha and West Bengal. Jai Prakash Singh was earlier expelled from the party in 2018 after making controversial remarks against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. At that time, Mayawati had also accused him of collecting donations in her name. Mission 2027: BSP’s Strategic MoveWith the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2027 approaching, BSP has intensified its preparations. Singh’s return is part of the party’s broader strategy to bring back experienced and influential leaders to strengthen its organi...

Noida, UP: In a shocking incident, a retired engineer from Sector-78, Noida, fell victim to a massive cyber scam, losing Rs 71 lakh while attempting to invest in the stock market. The fraudsters lured him with promises of quick profits and used a fake investment app to deceive him. How the Scam UnfoldedRakesh Jain, 80, a retired engineer, revealed that on October 1, he was contacted via social media by a woman named Pooja. Soon, they connected on WhatsApp, where Pooja persuaded him to invest in the stock market with the assurance of doubling or tripling his money in a short period. Following her guidance, Rakesh was added to a WhatsApp group where he received “training” in stock trading. He was asked to download an app called Fires SNI, designed to look like a legitimate brokerage pl...

Jalaun, UP: In a heartbreaking incident from Budhawali village under the Render police station area in Jalaun district, a mother lost her life after the sudden death of her son. Locals say the mother, unable to bear the shock of her son’s demise, collapsed upon seeing his body and passed away shortly thereafter, leaving the entire village in mourning. Tragic Events UnfoldHari Prakash Yajnik, also known as Chhouna, 39, ran a salon in Malviya Nagar, Madhogarh, along with his elder brother Harishankar Yajnik, 42. On Thursday afternoon, while attending to clients in his salon, Hari Prakash suffered a sudden severe chest pain. He was immediately rushed to the Community Health Center, Madhogarh, and later referred to Urai Medical College for critical care. As his condition worsened, he was sh...