Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Police in Aligarh have arrested a tandoor worker named Nasir after a video surfaced showing him allegedly spitting on rotis before baking them at Rajput Dhaba in the Gabhana area. The video went viral on social media, prompting immediate action by the authorities. Incident at Rajput Dhaba According to reports, Nasir was caught on camera applying saliva to rotis before placing them in the tandoor. The video, reportedly recorded secretly by a bystander, was circulated widely online. Following a complaint by the Hindu Raksha Dal, local police registered a case and began questioning the accused. Popularity of the Dhaba Among Non-Vegetarian Patrons Rajput Dhaba, owned by Veeresh Kumar from Chomunha village, is a popular destination for non-vegetarian food lov...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: During Valentine’s Week in Meerut, a Muslim gym trainer was physically assaulted at a restaurant for being seated with a Hindu woman. The incident triggered a protest by members of the Bajrang Dal. The Incident According to reports, Sufiyan, a gym trainer, visited a restaurant in Brahmpuri to celebrate Valentine’s Week with a Hindu female friend. Members associated with the Bajrang Dal confronted him and asked his name. Initially, he introduced himself as “Rahul,” while the woman also identified herself as Hindu. However, when his real name, Sufiyan, was revealed, tensions escalated, leading to a physical attack. Eyewitnesses said Sufiyan was dragged out of the restaurant and beaten severely. Attempts to intervene were unsuccessful, and the victim sustained ...

By Devesh Pandey, Noida In a major breakthrough, the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a notorious fugitive robber, Amit, also known as Ankit, who had been on the run for 14 years. The 50,000 INR reward-warranted criminal was apprehended in the Kavindagar area of Ghaziabad. The accused, identified as Amit alias Ankit alias Raju alias Rahul, hails from Furoona village, Phurona police station area, Madhubani district, Bihar. He has been involved in a series of robberies across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, and Mumbai. Criminal Background According to STF officials, Amit discontinued his education after the 9th grade and soon entered the world of crime. In 2012, seeking employment in Mumbai, he came in contact with Ashok Mandal and took up ...

Noida, Feb 13, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to accelerate the Noida Metro expansion project, ensuring a direct metro connection from Pari Chowk to Botanical Garden without any further delays. During a high-level review meeting in Noida, the CM emphasized the importance of speeding up approvals, expediting the tendering process, and commencing construction work immediately. Once completed, the extension will provide direct metro connectivity from Greater Noida to Pari Chowk, significantly reducing travel time and easing traffic congestion. Focus on Sports Infrastructure The meeting also covered the promotion of sports activities in stadiums across Noida and Greater Noida. CM Yogi advised linking schools and colleges with stadiums to enco...

Agra, Feb 13, 2026: In a shocking incident from Lodhai village, Ekta police area, Agra, a clandestine affair between a woman and her cousin-in-law led to the death of her husband in what police are calling a case of deliberate suffocation. Affair and Fatal Confrontation The victim, Lavesh, a local electrician, had been married for four years to Gauri from Rajasthan, and the couple had a three-year-old son. For the past five months, Gauri was reportedly involved in a secret relationship with Lavesh’s cousin, Sundar, also an electrician. On the night of February 9, while Lavesh was asleep, Gauri called Sundar to meet her. The couple was discovered in a compromising position when Lavesh woke up. Fearing exposure, Gauri and Sundar restrained Lavesh and suffocated him using a pillow. ...

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...