Uttar Pradesh

Etah, Uttar Pradesh – February 7, 2026: In a tragic road accident in Etah district, three young men lost their lives while two others sustained serious injuries. The victims were traveling from Gurugram, Haryana, to Mainpuri to attend a wedding ceremony. The accident occurred early Saturday morning in the Malawan police station area. According to police reports, five passengers were traveling in a private cab to the village of Ghanespur in Kurawali, Mainpuri, when the driver lost control of the vehicle at a sharp bend near Bawli Canal on Sukhet Road. The car, moving at high speed, first hit a tree before overturning three times and finally falling approximately 15 feet into a roadside ditch. Eyewitnesses rushed to the scene after hearing cries for help. It took considerable effort to...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh: Defying age, responsibilities, and limited time, Pooja Sharma, a 38-year-old mother of a 10-year-old, has proven that determination knows no bounds. Just months after starting kickboxing training in 2025, Sharma won a bronze medal among 600 competitors and secured her ticket to the National Championships. A Journey Sparked by ChanceSharma, who works as an administrative staff member at a public school in Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar, discovered her passion for kickboxing unexpectedly. While accompanying students to a district-level kickboxing competition, she was inspired by the energy and confidence of the athletes and decided to give it a try herself. Encouraged by her school principal and coordinator, she joined Shri Suryadev Academy in Muzaffarnagar, trainin...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of alleged “love jihad” has come to light in Amroha district, where a Muslim man reportedly posed as a Hindu Jat and a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba to deceive a young Hindu woman. The man, identified as Sahil, allegedly lured the woman into a romantic relationship, promised marriage, and then sexually exploited her. Following the complaint, the police arrested Sahil. According to the victim, Sahil coerced her into aborting her pregnancy and pressured her to convert to Islam in order to marry him. The woman also accused him of confiscating her jewelry and stealing thousands of rupees. Deception RevealedThe victim, a resident of Gajrola area, stated that she first met Sahil through Snapchat in 2023. Sahil introduced himself as a Hindu Jat and a dev...

Greater Noida, UP: A high-profile encounter between Noida police and a gang member took place near the Jalpura Power House late Friday night. The criminal, identified as Sanjeev aka Sunny aka Rocky aka ‘Maut’, was injured in the exchange of gunfire and has been hospitalized for treatment. Sanjeev was wanted in 27 cases of theft and robbery across various police stations in Noida and Aligarh. The Encounter According to police sources, the Ecotech-3 police team was conducting routine checks near the Jalpura Power House when they spotted a Honda City car behaving suspiciously. The police signaled the car to stop, but the driver attempted to flee. The vehicle got stuck in a waterlogged section of the road, prompting a chase. Cornered, the suspect allegedly fired at the police in an attem...

Kanpur: The ambitious 93-kilometer Kanpur Ring Road project, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transportation around the city, is on track for completion by 2028. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) inspected the project site on Friday and provided key updates on its progress. First Phase to Be Completed by September 2026According to NHAI officials, construction of the six-lane ring road’s first phase is expected to be completed by September 2026. The remaining three phases are slated for completion by the end of 2027, with the final package expected to be ready by April 2028. Project DetailsThe Kanpur Ring Road will stretch 93 kilometers and will include a 1.45-kilometer link connecting Chakeri Airport. Around 25% of the project has already ...

Sultanpur: A serious road accident occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur on Saturday morning around 10 AM, leaving four people injured, including two sub-inspectors from Ghaziabad. The Alto car, carrying the officers and a rape accused from Bihar, overturned near Mile 97. All injured were rushed to Pithla Hospital and later, the rape accused and the driver were referred to Ayodhya Medical College in critical condition. Incident DetailsAccording to reports, the accused, Vishwakant, a resident of Dehri in Bihar’s Rohtas police station area, had a pending rape case against him. Sub-Inspectors Atul Kumar and Vipin Kumar had traveled to Bihar to arrest him. They were returning to Ghaziabad via the Purvanchal Expressway, with the accused in custody, when the car, driven by Wasim,...

Meerut: In a brazen daylight gang war barely 100 meters from Nochandi police station in Meerut, history-sheeter Mohammad Arshad’s relative, Aslam, was fatally shot as old rivalries erupted into violence. Around 20 rounds were fired in a shocking public attack, leaving the area in terror. Attack in Jaidi Farm AreaAslam, the brother of accused Bilal in the 20-month-old murder case of history-sheeter Mohammad Arshad, was stepping out with his friend Shuaib to collect a scooter when five assailants lying in wait ambushed them. The attackers opened indiscriminate fire in the lane, hitting Aslam four times. Shuaib, who tried to flee, was also shot in the shoulder after seeking shelter inside his home. Panic in the NeighborhoodThe deafening gunfire sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. ...

Ayodhya, February 7, 2026: Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology (ND University) in Ayodhya has developed a new and advanced variety of foreign pumpkin, named ‘Chhappan Pumpkin’, which is rich in cancer-fighting properties and holds the potential to significantly increase farmers’ income. The new variety, developed by the Department of Vegetable Science, is designed for high yield in small spaces and off-season cultivation. The university plans to secure approval from the Vegetable Variety Release Committee (SVRC) this year and release it as a major vegetable crop for the Purvanchal region. High Yield in Limited Space Dr. Aastik Jha, Assistant Professor leading the research, explained that the Chhappan Pumpkin differs significantly from conventional pumpkin...

Sambhal, UP: Tensions erupted at a government primary school in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, after Quranic verses were found displayed on classroom walls in place of pictures of national figures. Activists from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal alleged that the school management was promoting “Islamic propaganda” and staged a protest at the premises. The incident took place at the Upper Primary School, Nagla Purva, in the Baniyakheda development block. On Friday, VHP department Satsang head, Rituparn Sharma, visited the school with workers and noticed images of Islamic religious sites along with Quranic verses near the headteacher’s office. When questioned, the headteacher reportedly failed to give a clear explanation, which escalated the situation. Suspensions and Police In...