Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Dog bite incidents are on the rise in Ghaziabad, raising concerns among residents and health authorities. According to data from MMG Hospital, between September and December 2025, a total of 4,829 people were bitten by dogs. Of these, 2,896 incidents involved street dogs, while 1,933 were caused by pet dogs. Children and Elderly Most Affected Hospital records show that approximately 40% of the victims were children or elderly people. Many incidents occurred in parks while playing, during unexpected encounters in lifts, or while walking. Families are increasingly worried, especially in colonies with a high population of stray dogs. Vaccination Uptake Surges As cases rise, more residents are seeking anti-rabies vaccination. In December, 5,593 people rece...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: A female third-year resident doctor from Nagaland, studying in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Gorakhpur AIIMS, was harassed by three men while riding her scooter near Orion Mall on the night of February 22. The incident has sparked widespread concern, and police have registered a case, arresting two of the accused while a manhunt for the third continues. The Incident Around 8:00 PM, the doctor was traveling from Orion Mall to AIIMS when three men on a motorcycle began following her, making lewd comments and harassing her for approximately 1.5 kilometers. One of the men reportedly removed his shirt to intimidate her, while another attempted inappropriate physical contact. The doctor’s screams drew the attention of a security guard near AIIMS G...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The sexual abuse case against Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has now reached the Allahabad High Court. On Tuesday, the Shankaracharya filed an anticipatory bail petition seeking protection from arrest in connection with an FIR registered at Jhunsi police station, Prayagraj. A hearing on the matter is expected soon, while authorities may question the religious leader as part of the ongoing investigation. Allegations The FIR alleges that during the Magh Mela, minors at Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s camp were sexually abused. The lower court had ordered the registration of the FIR following a petition by Shakumbhri Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. Speaking to journalists, Swami Avimukteshwaranand claimed, “If I am arrested, it wou...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case from the Trans-Hindon area of Ghaziabad, a tuition teacher has been arrested for allegedly digitally assaulting a Class 10 student. The victim, who had been subjected to harassment for several months, is reportedly under severe mental stress. Authorities have confirmed that the teacher, identified as Rajendra Sharma, has been taken into custody. The Incident According to the victim’s family, they had hired Sharma, a resident of their village, to tutor their daughter. Over the past two to three months, the girl became unusually withdrawn. Upon inquiry, she disclosed that the teacher had been misbehaving with her after sending the other children home. She alleged that Sharma touched her inappropriately and threatened her with violence, warni...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, February 24, 2026: In a shocking case from Muzaffarnagar, two sisters allegedly murdered their father after lacing the family’s dessert with sleeping pills. Police investigations reveal that their elder brother was also a potential target during the attack. Conflict Over Mobile Use and Clothing The father, Ram Prasad, was reportedly strict with his daughters regarding mobile phone usage and clothing. The sisters secretly used their phones, enjoying watching reels, which their father disapproved of. The strict restrictions reportedly fueled growing resentment, culminating in the fatal incident. Police sources indicate that three days before the murder, the elder brother, Amit, had reportedly punished the younger sister. Ram Prasad reportedly discourage...

Noida/Ghaziabad, February 24, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ongoing visit to Singapore has resulted in significant investment commitments for the state, totaling ₹6,650 crore through three major MOUs. The agreements focus on infrastructure, healthcare, and digital development across Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. ₹3,500 Crore Township Near Noida International Airport An international-themed integrated township will be developed on 100 acres near Noida International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹3,500 crore. Scheduled for launch in 2027, the project is expected to generate employment for over 12,000 people and provide a modern urban identity to the rapidly growing airport region. ₹2,500 Crore Hyperscale Data Center Park A hyperscale data center pa...

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 ...