Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the failure of police authorities to arrest an accused despite the issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW), warning that such negligence weakens public faith in the judiciary. Taking a stern view of the matter, the Court remarked that the police must not take judicial orders lightly, stating, “This is a court of law. Do not play games with us and do not break the trust of the people.” The observation came during the hearing of a criminal appeal linked to a 2019 case, in which an NBW issued against a convicted murderer had remained unexecuted for a long period. Bench Raises Suspicion of Possible Collusion The case was heard by a division bench comprising Justice Salil Kumar Rai and Justice Satyachir Singh...

Kanpur: The ongoing dispute between Astha Singh and Ritu Tripathi, both employees of a private bank in Kanpur’s Panki area, has taken a serious and emotional turn. The controversy, which began after a video allegedly showing Astha Singh behaving rudely went viral on social media, is now escalating with fresh accusations and counter-claims from both sides. A new video of Astha Singh has surfaced online, in which she claims she has been deliberately defamed. Visibly distressed, Astha is heard saying that the damage done to her reputation has become unbearable. “I have been defamed. I feel like I should commit suicide now. What could be a bigger stain on my character than this?”— Astha Singh, in the viral video Astha further alleged that she has been targeted and humiliated publicl...

Lucknow: In a concerning incident, Ashish Kushwaha, a tax inspector posted in Zone-6 of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. His family has reported that his mobile phone has remained switched off for the past 48 hours, raising fears of an untoward incident. A missing complaint has been lodged at Gudamba police station. According to officials, Ashish Kushwaha had been posted at the Zone-6 office located in Thakurganj for the past eight months. He was last in contact with the zonal officer on February 10, after which all communication with him stopped. Family Expresses Fear of Foul Play The family stated that despite repeated attempts, they were unable to reach him. Concerned relatives also contacted the Zone office but failed to obtai...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking hit-and-run incident was reported from the Banthra area of Lucknow on Thursday evening, where a speeding Maruti Swift car rammed into an auto-rickshaw and several pedestrians, resulting in the death of a six-year-old child and injuries to five others. The accident took place around 6 PM near the Hanuman Temple on Kanpur Road. According to preliminary information, the Swift car was being driven by a Class 12 student who was returning from his school farewell function. The student was reportedly accompanied by his girlfriend, who was also a minor. Accused Flees After Dropping Girlfriend ElsewhereSources revealed that after the accident, the student allegedly dropped his girlfriend at another location and fled from the scene. Both teenagers are said to...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The investigation into the tragic deaths of three minor sisters in Trans-Hindon, Ghaziabad, has taken a significant turn. On the night of 3 February, the three girls reportedly jumped from the ninth floor of a building in Bharat City Society, leading to their deaths. Police have now obtained detailed records of the father’s three bank accounts and are scrutinizing the transactions to understand the family’s financial situation. Financial Records Could Reveal Key DetailsAccording to police sources, the complete record of the father’s three accounts—spanning thousands of transaction pages—was received on Thursday. Investigators are carefully examining each detail to assess the family’s economic condition. Authorities expect to obtain the mother’s bank account det...

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A tragic accident claimed the life of a two-and-a-half-year-old boy in Ambedkar Nagar, Rabhupura, Greater Noida, sending shockwaves through the family and local community. Accident on RooftopThe incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the toddler, identified as Shivam, was playing on the rooftop of his three-story home while his mother, Khushboo, was drying clothes. In the course of play, Shivam climbed onto the rooftop railing, lost his balance, and fell from the height of the three-story building. Emergency Response and DeathKhushboo rushed her son to a nearby doctor in a critical condition, but tragically, Shivam was declared dead on arrival. The heartbreaking news left the family in deep grief. His funeral was conducted later the same evening. ...

Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh: A dramatic turn of events unfolded in a village under Fafunda police jurisdiction when a young woman, unhappy with her family-arranged marriage, ran away with her lover. Before leaving, she placed a snake skin, bangles, and sindoor (vermilion) on her bed—a move that sparked intense speculation throughout the village. Viral Video Confirms MarriageThree days after the incident, the woman posted a video on social media confirming that she had married her lover, Satnam. In the video, she warned her family, saying that if anything were to happen to her husband, they would be held responsible. The video shows the woman dressed in a saree, wearing a bindi on her forehead and a mangalsutra (marital necklace) around her neck, firmly asserting that she had married the man ...

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: The lure of social media fame drove a ninth-grade student in Hapur’s Sinhavali area to a dangerous brink. The teenager, from Hajipur village, posted a video on Instagram with a capsule of poison, captioned, “This is the last day of my life; after tonight, I will never be seen again.” Before the post could go viral, Meta’s control room detected it and issued an immediate alert, prompting police to rush to the student’s home and save him. Swift Police Response Following Meta AlertThe video was posted late Wednesday evening. Meta first notified the Gurgaon police, who, after verification, escalated the alert to Hapur’s Superintendent of Police. Sinhavali police traced the location and reached the student’s residence for questioning. According to Station House Offic...

Mahoba, February 12, 2026: A shocking dowry-related case has surfaced in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, where a husband allegedly orchestrated a secret second marriage while his first wife was still living, after demands for a plot and car as additional dowry were not met. Police have registered a case against 11 individuals, including the husband, based on the first wife’s complaint. According to the complaint, Nagma Khatoon, a resident of Kanpur Dehat, was married to Tajuddin of Jaitpur town under Muslim customs on April 9, 2018. Her parents provided a dowry of ₹4.5 lakh in cash, along with gold, silver, and other gifts. However, the husband and his family, including father-in-law Kutubuddin, mother-in-law Quraisha, sister-in-law Shagufta, and others, began pressuring her for additional dowry...

Mumbai: In a bid to curb the rising number of road accidents, especially those involving two-wheeler riders and pedestrians, the Maharashtra Transport Department has announced a 2026 campaign titled “Save Two-Wheeler Riders and Pedestrians” (‘Dopahiya Swaar–Padchari Bachao’). All Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state have been instructed to implement the initiative. According to official data, Maharashtra recorded over 36,450 road accidents in 2025, resulting in approximately 15,549 deaths and more than 32,147 injuries. Of those who lost their lives, 57% were two-wheeler riders and 21% were pedestrians. The state aims to reduce road accident fatalities by 50% by 2030, in line with global targets. This campaign was approved after reviewing accident trends during the last wee...