Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur: In a major development in the high-profile Lamborghini hit-and-run case in Kanpur, the Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire tobacco businessman KK Mishra, for allegedly driving the luxury car that injured multiple people on the city’s VIP Road. After undergoing a medical examination, Shivam Mishra was produced before the court. Police officials confirmed that he has been taken into custody following evidence indicating his involvement in the incident. Incident Took Place Near Rave 3 Mall The accident occurred on February 8, near Rave 3 Mall on VIP Road, when a speeding Lamborghini first rammed into an autorickshaw. Moments later, it hit a bullet motorcycle carrying three riders, leaving them seriously injured. The car eventually stopped afte...

Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on February 11 carried out a major search operation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Sant Kabir Nagar and Azamgarh, including residential premises linked to the Maulana and his family members. According to official sources, the ED team from Lucknow conducted searches at four locations, including areas under Khalilabad Kotwali jurisdiction in Sant Kabir Nagar and Mubarakpur in Azamgarh. During the operation, the agency recovered documents related to 17 immovable properties. The declared value of these properties is estimated to be around ₹3 crore, however, the market value is believed to exceed ₹20 crore. T...

Aligarh/Sitamarhi: In a sensational twist to a case that grabbed nationwide attention last year, a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh — who had allegedly eloped with her future son-in-law — has now reportedly fled again, this time with her brother-in-law. The complainant has claimed that she also took away cash and jewellery worth lakhs. The incident has once again sparked widespread discussion in the region, with the unusual family dispute taking an even more dramatic turn. Case That Made Headlines Returns With a New Twist The woman, identified as Sapna, a resident of a village in the Madrak area of Aligarh, had reportedly run away in April 2025 with Rahul, the man who was engaged to her daughter. The incident had become a major talking point across the country. After a few da...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has issued a strict ultimatum to thousands of property allottees who have failed to clear their dues for years, warning that they must pay pending installments and charges immediately or face cancellation of allotment and eviction. According to official records, 2,607 allottees have defaulted on payments after being allotted residential plots or houses by the GDA. The total outstanding amount owed by these defaulters has crossed Rs 292 crore, creating a major hurdle in ongoing development projects and adversely affecting the authority’s financial position. The GDA has stated that it is considering introducing a final One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme as a last opportunity for defaulters to clear their dues. However, officials warned...

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh): In view of the Mahashivratri festival and the Kanwar Yatra, the Hapur police have announced a four-day traffic diversion plan on National Highway-9 (NH-9) to ensure smooth movement of devotees and maintain public safety. As per the advisory, traffic diversion will remain in force from 12:00 noon on February 13 till 4:00 pm on February 16. During this period, heavy vehicles such as trucks, canters, tractors and other goods and passenger carriers will not be allowed to enter NH-9 in the Hapur region. Superintendent of Police Kunwar Gyananjay Singh said that during Mahashivratri, a large number of devotees from various states arrive in the Garh area for holy bathing in the Ganga and to collect Gangajal for the Kanwar pilgrimage. Considering the huge crowd and to a...

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): What was meant to be the most memorable day in the lives of two sisters turned into a heartbreaking nightmare after one of the grooms allegedly fled the wedding venue moments after the jaimala ceremony. The incident took place in the Govardhan police station area of Mathura, where the marriage of two real sisters had been arranged with two real brothers from Rajasthan. The wedding celebrations were underway in full swing, with both families following rituals and customs according to the auspicious timings (muhurat). The bride’s family had welcomed the groom’s side with traditional hospitality. The grooms were given a warm reception, and all rituals, including the tilak ceremony, were completed smoothly. The grooms were then escorted to the stage, where relati...

Kanpur/Lucknow: A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, involving a lawyer who impersonated a judge to swindle women under the pretext of marriage. Vishnu Shankar Gupta, a practicing lawyer, is now set to face gangster charges in connection with the scam. Gupta, posing as Judge Anshuman Vikram Singh, lured a nursing officer from Lucknow via a matrimonial website. Claiming to be a civil judge from Sitapur residing in Varanasi, he gained the trust of the woman and her family. On 4 August 2025, he tricked her into withdrawing ₹14 lakh from her bank account. Loans Taken Through VictimGupta escalated his scheme by involving an associate, Seemant Agrawal, to procure loans from four banks in the victim’s name. The total fraud amounted to ₹44.54 lakh, with amount...

Meerut: The Yogi Adityanath government presented the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, unveiling a record ₹9.12 lakh crore budget with special emphasis on Western Uttar Pradesh. The budget highlights several initiatives for key cities including Meerut, Moradabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Bareilly, with a focus on infrastructure, education, and women’s empowerment. Development in Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur The budget allocates ₹700 crore for new projects in the Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur Development Authority areas, aimed at improving basic infrastructure and urban amenities. Religious and culturally significant cities like Mathura-Vrindavan have received special attention. The budget also strengthens higher education funding, increasing al...

Deoria: In an unusual twist at the Mahuwari Premier League held in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, the “Man of the Match” award turned heads — not for a trophy or cash prize, but for a live desi chicken. The unconventional reward brought laughter and joy to players and spectators alike, making the occasion truly memorable. The week-long cricket series took place at Janata Higher Secondary School Ground in Pathardeva town, featuring 16 prominent teams from across the region. Crowds gathered enthusiastically to witness the competition. At the closing ceremony, instead of the traditional shield, trophy, or cash prize, the organizers handed over a live desi chicken to the player declared Man of the Match. Initially, both the audience and players were surprised, but soon laughter and cheer filled ...

Mau (UP): A heated confrontation between a parcel superintendent and an RPF personnel at Mau Railway Station has caught public attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media. In the clip, the parcel superintendent, speaking in Bhojpuri, threatens the RPF personnel, saying: “My name is Rajesh Singh, Parcel Superintendent, Mau. I’ll pluck your eyes out. I’ll pluck your eyes. You don’t know how to talk properly.” The RPF personnel, Amit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Ghosi, Mau, and posted in Usalapur, Chhattisgarh, had visited the station on February 7 along with colleagues to get refrigerators, washing machines, and other items packed for transport. A dispute arose between Amit and the parcel superintendent over the packing of the items. Amit’s colleagues recorded part of...