Uttar Pradesh

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking discovery on Monday night sent tremors through the local community when the bodies of a 45-year-old man and his 14-year-old daughter were found on the Kanpur-Lucknow railway track near Sahjani Railway Crossing in the Gangaghat police jurisdiction. The gruesome sight caused a temporary halt of the Tejas and Gomti Express trains for nearly 30 minutes. Both victims have been identified as a father and daughter residing in Sahjani, though the father’s in-laws live in Kanpur’s Kalyanpur area. Details of the Incident According to local authorities, the bodies were discovered around 9 PM by the crossing gatekeeper, who immediately alerted railway and local police teams. Both police units inspected the scene, secured the bodies, and sent them for post-mort...

Greater Noida: Panic gripped residents of Greater Noida West on Sunday after four members of a family were trapped inside a malfunctioning lift for nearly 30 minutes at the Amrapali Golf Homes and Kingswood Society. The incident triggered outrage among residents, who staged protests against the Apartment Owners’ Association (AOA) and the society management. According to residents, the lift stopped abruptly while descending from the ground floor to the basement parking in Tower L-9. Inside were an elderly woman, a nine-year-old child, a woman, and another family member. The lift doors failed to open, and repeated attempts to press the emergency alarm and buttons reportedly yielded no immediate response. Family members alleged that the lift’s ventilation system was not functioning and ...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A gruesome case of patricide has sent shockwaves across the state capital after a 21-year-old man allegedly shot dead his father and dismembered the body, concealing parts of it in a blue drum inside their home. The accused, Akshat Pratap Singh, is alleged to have murdered his 49-year-old father, Manvendra Singh, a pathologist who ran a diagnostic laboratory in the Ashiyana area of Lucknow. According to police, the crime stemmed from ongoing tensions between father and son over career choices. Clash Over Career Ambitions Manvendra Singh reportedly wanted his son to become a doctor and eventually take over the family’s pathology business. He had been urging Akshat to prepare for the NEET examination and had even transferred ₹5 lakh to his son’s bank account ...

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: Serious concerns have emerged over the quality of bottled drinking water in Hapur after multiple samples failed safety tests. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) collected 16 samples from 12 packaged water plants in the district, of which five were found contaminated with E. coli bacteria — a pathogen considered highly dangerous to human health. Following the findings, authorities have cancelled the licenses of four water plants with immediate effect. In the case of one plant whose license was issued by the central government, a report has been sent to the Centre recommending cancellation. Supply Extended to NCR and Nearby Districts Officials confirmed that the contaminated packaged water was being supplied not only within Hapur but also to several...

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A man from Shahjahanpur has approached Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda in Varanasi, alleging a plot against the spiritual leader. The man claims that Ashutosh Pandey, who filed an FIR against the Shankaracharya, attempted to entice him into falsely accusing the Swami of misconduct involving his daughters. The Shahjahanpur resident says he refused to participate in the scheme and came forward to alert the Shankaracharya. Speaking to the media, the man said, “I was at home when three unknown people came to me. They mentioned my father’s name, so I assumed it was someone important. During the conversation, they asked me to take action in a certain case and connected me over the phone to Ashutosh Pandey. They told me there was a Swami who needed to be ‘take...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A 13-year-old girl studying in Class 7 tragically ended her life in Sector 63, Noida, allegedly due to persistent blackmail. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the girl was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home. She was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. According to her family, the girl was being harassed by local youths who allegedly recorded photos and videos of her and used them for blackmail. Her brother revealed that her initial contact was with a youth named Ankur Thakur, who reportedly lured girls into exploitative situations. The girl had severed ties with him. Later, in January, a youth identified as Arbaaz contacted her, allegedly subjected her to inappropriate acts, recorded videos and photos, and began blac...

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, textbooks meant for government school children in Bahraich were sold to scrap dealers at just ₹4 per kilogram instead of being distributed for free. The police have recovered over 13,000 books and arrested four people in connection with the case. The books, intended for students for the 2026-27 academic session, were allegedly being transported to Kashipur in Uttarakhand. Authorities discovered that the books had been loaded into containers for dispatch. After the police intervened, the containers were brought back from Lakhimpur Kheri. According to the police, Alok Mishra, a class-IV employee of the Basic Education Officer (BEO) office, has been arrested. The scrap dealer Dilshad, along with Shubhankar Gupta and Arjun, were also taken...

Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh: A tragic accident occurred in Kirwani Forest when six women were buried under a collapsing mound of soil while collecting earth for daily household use. Rescue teams recovered three bodies, while two women were pulled out safely and one remains missing. The incident took place in the Myorpur police station area, where local women had gone to collect soil. During the excavation, a large mound suddenly gave way, engulfing the women. Villagers raised the alarm, prompting the SDM, CO, and police teams to rush to the scene. Rescue Operation:Relief and rescue operations were immediately initiated with the help of a JCB machine. Three women—identified as Sadduki Nisha (35), Akili (35), and Sita (30)—were found deceased. Two women were rescued safely, and one woman ...

Meerut/Delhi: The new Namo Bharat Train service has officially commenced operations between Modipuram in Meerut and Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi. Flagged off by Narendra Modi at the Centenary Namo Bharat Station, the service is expected to provide faster connectivity for passengers traveling to key urban centers such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut. The 82-kilometre Delhi–Meerut corridor allows travelers to reach their destination in just 55 minutes. With the launch, passengers have many questions regarding ticketing, reserved coaches, and onboard facilities. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions: 1. Ticket-free travel for children:Children shorter than 90 cm can travel without a ticket. Adults accompanying such children are allowed to bring them on board...