Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur (Rahul Parashar): The high-profile Lamborghini accident case in Kanpur involving the son of a prominent tobacco businessman has taken a dramatic turn. On Wednesday, the driver, Mohan, was presented before the ACJM court, claiming he was behind the wheel during the accident. Mohan, through his lawyer, submitted a surrender application in court stating that an FIR has been registered in the matter, and he is ready to surrender. He asserted that he was driving the Lamborghini when the incident occurred, and that Shivam, the businessman's son, was on the passenger seat. However, the police refuted Mohan’s claims, stating that their investigation shows Shivam was driving the car at the time of the accident. Driver’s Account Speaking to the media after the court appearance, Mo...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident that has left local families stunned, a 35-year-old woman reportedly eloped with her 15-year-old nephew in Gorakhpur. The minor is a ninth-grade student, while his parents reside in the village and his uncle works outside the town. The aunt, who lives locally, allegedly developed a romantic relationship with her nephew, leading to the alarming elopement. The pair went missing on January 26, prompting family members to file a missing person complaint at the PPganj police station. Authorities soon located both individuals within the city and took them into custody. During questioning, the aunt and nephew claimed that they intended to marry. After extensive discussions and persuasion from both family members and police, they eventually agree...

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident on Monday evening, a pregnant woman was found hanging in a room at her home in Sultanpur. A post-mortem conducted on Tuesday confirmed that the death was a suicide. The woman, identified as Jyoti, had married her brother-in-law Gyan Prakash Kori about a year ago, following the death of her elder sister Poonam. Family BackgroundGyan Prakash’s first marriage was with Poonam from Satnapur village. The couple had a five-year-old daughter, but Poonam tragically passed away during childbirth around three years ago. With family consent, Jyoti, Poonam’s younger sister, married Gyan Prakash to care for the child. Jyoti was also pregnant at the time of her death. Dispute Before Tragic IncidentReports suggest that Jyoti had visited her maternal h...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Yogi Adityanath government has unveiled significant provisions for farmers in its 10th state budget for the financial year 2026-27. Presenting the budget in the Assembly, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted the state’s commitment to increasing farmers’ income and boosting agricultural productivity. The budget allocates ₹10,888 crore specifically for agricultural schemes, signaling the government’s focus on enhancing crop production and irrigation facilities across the state. Record Payments to Sugarcane FarmersA major highlight of the budget is the announcement of record payments to sugarcane farmers. The Finance Minister stated that over the past nine years, the government has paid ₹3,04,321 crore to sugarcane farmers—₹90,888 crore more than previo...

Basti, UP: In a bizarre and shocking turn of events, the police in Basti were left astounded when a woman, declared dead, walked into the police station alive. Priyanka Prajapati, whose murder had been under investigation for the past two years, was found living happily with her second husband Mangal Chandra in Rajasthan. The mystery was uncovered when an OTP (One-Time Password) alert on her first husband’s phone revealed her identity. The Strange Story of Priyanka PrajapatiPriyanka hails from Pilkhayen village in the Captain Ganj police jurisdiction. She married Sandeep, a Basti resident, on 14 May 2017, and the couple had a son. After eight years of marriage, differences arose, prompting Priyanka to leave her in-laws’ house, taking jewelry worth lakhs with her. Soon after, she attempt...

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced a significant hike in the financial grant provided for girls’ marriages. Seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 state elections, this step aims to provide substantial relief to economically weaker families. Increase in Grant AmountUnder the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme, previously, families received a grant of ₹51,000 for their daughters’ weddings. The 2026-27 state budget, presented in the UP Assembly by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, has raised this amount to ₹1 lakh. A total allocation of ₹750 crore has been made to support this scheme. Focus on Economically Weaker FamiliesThe scheme primarily targets underprivileged families, for whom arranging a daughter’s marriage can be a ...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad administration has urged citizens to register for a Family ID as soon as possible. This ID, part of the “One Family, One Identity” initiative, could soon become mandatory for accessing several government schemes and services. Register Your Family ID from HomeThe local administration has appealed to residents to obtain a Family ID under the state government’s unified digital identity scheme. The Family ID aims to ensure transparent delivery of various government benefits directly to eligible beneficiaries. Citizens can apply for their Family ID online through the familyid.up.gov.in portal or visit the nearest Jan Suvidha Kendra (Public Service Center) for assistance. Why Family ID is ImportantThe Family ID creates a consolidated digital identity for each famil...

Ghaziabad: The Transport Department of Ghaziabad has identified more than 11,000 commercial vehicle owners who have not paid road tax for the past five years or more. This prolonged negligence has caused the government a revenue loss of over ₹10 crore. ARTO Ashok Kumar Srivastava issued a clear warning to defaulters, stating that strict legal action will be taken if the outstanding tax is not cleared within 15 days. 15-Day Deadline for DefaultersThe department has given all defaulting vehicle owners a final 15-day window to pay their dues. Failure to comply within this timeframe will result in the issuance of a Recovery Certificate (RC), which will be sent directly to the District Administration. Once this happens, the recovery process will begin, which may include seizure of vehicle...

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh presented its tenth budget on Wednesday in the state assembly, marking the largest budget in the state’s history. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna unveiled the budget at 11 a.m., with the total outlay for the financial year set at ₹9,12,696 crore. This is the final budget of the government’s second term ahead of the next year’s assembly elections. The budget reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, healthcare, and public welfare, while also addressing the aspirations of the people. Finance Minister Khanna stated that the budget has been prepared keeping in mind the development needs of the state, public expectations, and good governance. Key Highlights of UP Budget 2026 Strong focus on employm...

Ghaziabad: The investigation into the shocking triple suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad has taken a new turn. Police sources reveal that the father’s negligence, combined with the limited education and memory-related health issues of his first and second wives, significantly contributed to the lack of proper care for the children, ultimately leading to this tragic outcome. Authorities are questioning family members, relatives, and neighbors, but concrete leads have yet to emerge. However, preliminary findings indicate that the mothers’ health problems and educational limitations affected their ability to manage household responsibilities. This lack of supervision reportedly pushed the girls toward excessive use of mobile phones, eventually culminating in their suicides. Parental ...