Uttar Pradesh

Authorities investigating the Delhi car blast have arrested Dr. Mohammad Arif, a senior resident doctor at LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Kanpur, for his alleged involvement in the conspiracy. Dr. Arif, who shared a rented flat with Dr. Abhishek, has been brought to Delhi by investigative agencies for further questioning. Dr. Arif and Dr. Shaheen, another doctor with ties to Kanpur, were reportedly in contact on the day of the blast. According to sources, the connection between the two doctors is now a crucial lead in the ongoing investigation. The UP ATS team conducted a raid at Dr. Arif’s flat in Ashok Nagar, Kanpur, seizing laptops and mobile devices for forensic examination. The flat, owned by a local landlord Kanhaiyalal, is one of six properties he owns, two...

Hapur: Following the arrest of Dr. Farooq Ahmad Dar, Assistant Professor in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at GS Medical College, Pilkhuwa, investigative agencies have widened their probe to include other doctors associated with him, particularly some Kashmiri doctors. Sources confirmed that these doctors have been questioned, and the activities of other staff members are also under scrutiny. Several individuals’ call records are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Dr. Farooq, linked to the Delhi blast case and associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, came under police radar due to his connections with the arrested terrorist. During initial inquiries, another doctor was questioned and subsequently released. However, sources indicate that some of the r...

Lakhimpur Kheri: A fatal road accident claimed the lives of three young friends in Lakhimpur Kheri district late Saturday night. Around 2 a.m., in the Bheera police station area, a speeding car struck a bike carrying three friends with tremendous force. The impact was so severe that the bike was thrown several feet away and shattered into pieces. The victims, identified as Rohit Gupta, Hashiv, and Sandeep Shukla, all residents of Pahadiya, were returning from Palia to Kheri on a single bike. Tragically, all three succumbed to their injuries on the spot. Due to the darkness, they remained on the road for a considerable time before help could arrive. Following the collision, the car crashed into a nearby canal. Its front portion was extensively damaged, indicating the severity of the i...

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has approved several key administrative, social, and economic reforms aimed at improving governance and public welfare. In a cabinet meeting held recently, proposals concerning rental agreements, healthcare education, the Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, and senior citizen pensions received approval. The government described these decisions as steps towards modernizing services and ensuring transparency. 1. Rent Registration Fee Concessions Addressing issues related to tenancy disputes and irregularities, the cabinet has approved substantial exemptions on stamp duty and registration fees for rental agreements up to 10 years. Previously, registration was mandatory for agreements exceeding one year, but many contra...

Ghaziabad: Dasna District Jail in Uttar Pradesh is redefining incarceration by turning punishment into an opportunity for reform and education. Male, female, and juvenile inmates are now appearing for 10th and 12th-grade examinations under the UP Board, Open Board, and CBSE. Many inmates are passing with flying colors, gaining new recognition and hope as they reintegrate into society. High-Tech Library and Computer FacilitiesThe jail has introduced a modern library and computer classes. A special library for female inmates, named the “Kalpana Chawla Library,” operates within their premises. Jail Superintendent Sitaram Sharma explained that the initiative aims to empower women, promote self-reliance, and raise awareness among inmates. Children Living with Their Mothers in JailCurrentl...

Balrampur: A recent crackdown on the illegal religious conversion network linked to ‘Changur Baba’ has sent shockwaves through terrorist organizations, according to intelligence inputs. The move came amid investigations following the Delhi car blast, highlighting the escalating concern over unlawful conversion gangs operating across Uttar Pradesh. Terror Networks Alarmed The U.P. ATS and local police joint operation exposed an illegal religious conversion racket led by Jalaluddin alias Changur Baba. Intelligence agencies report that terrorist groups were angered by the strict action against this network, perceiving it as a barrier to their larger ideological objectives in India. The crackdown has reportedly intensified terror groups’ planning against the country. Foreign Funding f...

Greater Noida: Work has intensified on a plan to connect Noida International Airport, the largest airport in Uttar Pradesh, with the Ganga Expressway, the state’s longest expressway. The proposed 74-kilometer greenfield link expressway will provide seamless connectivity between the airport and the expressway, significantly reducing travel time for passengers and improving industrial logistics in western Uttar Pradesh. Route and Design Updates The link expressway will begin near Film City at the 24th km of Yamuna Expressway and extend up to the 44.3 km point of Ganga Expressway near Siana in Bulandshahr district. The route will pass through 56 villages, with land acquisition planned with farmers’ consent, while compensation rates are being finalized. During a key project meeting, S...

Lucknow: Speculation about the City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow being acquired by industrialist Gautam Adani has been circulating widely on social media. However, the CMS management has categorically denied these reports, terming them false, misleading, and baseless. CMS Management Responds CMS, one of the most prestigious school groups in Lucknow, has 21 branches across the city with around 64,000 students, making it one of the largest schools in Asia in terms of student strength and branches. Despite the rumors, no official statement or action regarding any acquisition by the Adani Group has been made. Rishi Khanna, Head of Communications at CMS, clarified that the circulating news of CMS being bought by the Adani Group is entirely false and misleading. He appealed to the...