Uttar Pradesh

Badaun (UP): A shocking incident has emerged from Badaun where a lekhpal has accused police personnel of assaulting him and demanding ₹50,000 for his release. The lekhpal, identified as Brajesh Kumar Yadav, was later admitted to the district hospital after his condition reportedly deteriorated. Police, however, claim he was drunk and was sent for a medical examination. Claim: “Stopped Despite Permission, Then Taken to the Outpost and Beaten” According to Brajesh Kumar Yadav, he was returning from Padaua village after completing BLO duties on Tuesday. As he neared the Mandi Samiti area, police personnel stopped a tractor-trolley unloading soil in his field. Yadav claims he showed the officers a valid mining permit issued by the Mining Department, yet a heated argument followed. He ...

Prayagraj has witnessed a shocking case of love, deceit and betrayal, where a delivery boy ruined the lives of two women by secretly marrying both within a year. Police have arrested the accused, Rahil alias Ramkrishna Dubey, a resident of Dalapur village under Sarai Inayat police station. His family members too have been booked for cheating and dowry harassment. Two Marriages, One Year, Full Deception Rahil worked as a delivery boy in the city. In 2023, he fell in love with Khusboo, who lived in the same village. Their relationship soon turned serious, and the two secretly performed a court marriage on 19 October 2023. When the families found out, they organised a grand wedding according to Hindu rituals on 30 October 2024, giving cash, gold and household items as dowry. In Octob...

Greater Noida: In a major development linked to an ongoing terror-funding investigation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday conducted a fresh raid at a company located in Kasna, Greater Noida. The raid comes days after the arrest of Farhan Nabi Siddiqui, the company owner, who is accused of publishing provocative literature capable of inciting communal tension. Second Raid Without Prior Police Intimation According to sources, the ATS team inspected registers, documents, employee records, and CCTV footage during the raid. Notably, the local police were not informed beforehand, indicating the sensitive nature of the operation and the need to maintain secrecy. This is the second raid within a week. Officials confirmed that the ATS is scrutinizing every activity o...

Lucknow: In a shocking misuse of law, a Lucknow court has sentenced a woman named Rinki to three and a half years in prison for filing a false rape and SC/ST Act case against her former boyfriend after he married someone else. The court also imposed a fine of ₹30,000, ordering that half of the fine be paid to the victim, Deepak Gupta, and that all financial assistance received from the government under the false case be recovered from Rinki. The judgment was delivered by Special Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow. Five-Year Affair, Then a Revenge Plan According to the FIR filed on June 3 this year, Rinki alleged that she had been in a relationship with Deepak Gupta for five years and that he had physical relations with her on the promise of marria...

Aligarh, 18 November 2025: Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh has stirred nationwide controversy with statements linking educated Muslims to terrorism. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the BJP leader claimed that “the more educated a Muslim is, the bigger terrorist they can become.” He called for the immediate closure of madrasas and mosques and demanded a probe into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), alleging that the institution has become a breeding ground for terrorists. Targeting Religious Institutions and LeadersThe minister referred to recent incidents like the Delhi blast, criticizing clerics and Islamic leaders for allegedly failing to condemn terrorism. He stated that this silence indicates complicity, asserting that educated Muslims pose a greater threat. Citing Osama bin...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: A wedding in Amroha district turned chaotic on Monday night when the groom’s former girlfriend unexpectedly arrived mid-ceremony, creating a high-voltage scene that led to the marriage being called off. The incident occurred in a village under the Saidnagli police station area, where the bride’s family had already welcomed the guests from Babu Garh, Hapur. Ex-Girlfriend Accuses GroomThe woman, a resident of Ghaziabad, leveled serious allegations against the groom. She claimed that she had been married in 2015, but after her marriage, the groom, a relative of hers, began pursuing her. She alleged that he initially befriended her, then promised marriage, and entered into a physical relationship with her. According to her, after six years of false ...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: The long-awaited Bhangel Elevated Road in Noida, which had remained closed despite completion, was finally opened for trial traffic on Tuesday. The move brought relief to thousands of commuters traveling between Noida and Greater Noida, as traffic congestion on local roads had been a persistent problem. Farmers Take InitiativeThe opening came after the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) held a meeting in Agahpur on Monday and announced they would open the road themselves if authorities did not act. Following discussions with local police officials, the road was opened for trial use, though the official inauguration is expected to coincide with CM Yogi Adityanath’s upcoming visit to Noida. Road Details and BenefitsThe 4.5 km, six-lane elevated r...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a reckless driver dragged a traffic police officer for nearly 10 kilometers after refusing to stop for a routine check. The driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, narrowly avoided multiple collisions before being surrounded and apprehended by police. The IncidentOn 15 November, Constable Ranjit and TSI Ajay Kumar Awasthi were managing traffic at Shaheed Path Junction when a black Scorpio car without a number plate approached the junction around 12:45 PM. Upon instructing the driver to stop and present vehicle documents, the driver instead sped off towards Kamta, already carrying two passengers. Police Officer Dragged Inside Moving CarIn a daring attempt to stop the car, Constable Ranjit climbed ...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is currently experiencing dry weather conditions, though a slight drop in maximum temperatures has made the daytime feel colder, while minimum temperatures have shown a marginal rise. According to the Meteorological Centre, today’s weather will remain dry, with a further fall in maximum temperatures expected. Some plains may also witness light fog, while frost is likely in the hilly regions. Temperature Trends Across the StateIn recent days, higher-than-normal maximum temperatures had resulted in warm days and cold nights. However, the ongoing decline in daytime temperatures has now made the daytime chill more noticeable. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures have slightly increased, and hilly areas are experiencing biting cold due to frost. On Monday, Dehra...