Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: The city’s traffic is now being closely monitored through the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), which allows authorities to penalize negligent drivers in real-time. On 1 February alone, ITMS issued a total of 326 challans, with the majority—302—being for riders not wearing helmets. Modern Surveillance for Safer RoadsThe ITMS relies on high-definition and Caesar cameras installed at major intersections. These cameras automatically detect vehicles that cross stop lines or enter the camera range without helmets. The system scans the vehicle’s number plate and retrieves the owner’s information from the database, after which a challan message is sent directly to the registered mobile number of the vehicle owner. Municipal Commissioner Vikramaditya Malik stated that “...

Mau: The political temperature in Mau district rose late Monday night as police stopped and checked the convoy of former Ghhosi MP Atul Rai, ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Rai released a video on social media calling for a fair and impartial probe by the administration. According to reports, Mau Sadar Kotwal Anil Singh and Traffic In-Charge SS Pandey invoked Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code to stop and search Rai’s convoy. The search, carried out in Bunkar Colony area of the city, found no objectionable or illegal material. After completing the check, the police allowed the convoy to proceed. Background of the IncidentAtul Rai was returning to his home district of Ghazipur after attending a series of ceremonial events in Mau. His convoy comprised four vehicles. Upon reaching...

Ghaziabad: A case of a minor girl being coerced into changing her religion for marriage has come to light in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred in the Kanavani area under Indirapuram police station. Hindu organizations alerted authorities, leading to police intervention and the prevention of the marriage. The minor, a resident of Faridabad, had been lured by a local youth who kept her at a relative’s home in preparation for the wedding. Police reached the location in time, stopped the marriage, and handed the girl back to her family. The accused youth and his family members were taken into custody, and a formal investigation is underway. Bajrang Dal AlertAmit Parashar, Special Contact Head of Bajrang Dal Harnandi, said the organization received information about the inci...

Lucknow: A reckless act of road law violation in Lucknow’s Gomtinagar Vistar area has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns over public safety. A video circulating online shows a man in a white Mahindra Thar smashing through police barricades and performing dangerous stunts while the vehicle was in motion. The video, reportedly filmed on G-20 Road, shows the Thar crashing into barricades at high speed. The individual uploaded the footage himself on social media. Inspector Sudhir Awasthi of Gomtinagar Vistar confirmed that the police are working to identify the Thar driver and investigate the incident. Tragic Accident on Farmer PathIn a related incident, 38-year-old Surendra Kumar Singh, a truck driver from Chhapra, Bihar, lost his life while clearing debris stuck in hi...

Noida: Noida police have arrested a fraudster, Guddu Alam, who allegedly swindled over Rs 2 crore from around 20 clients under the pretext of providing interior design services. Authorities are actively searching for four other accomplices involved in the scam. The Arrest and InvestigationThe Sector-63 police station in Noida apprehended 35-year-old Guddu Alam, a B.Tech graduate originally from Bihar, who was residing in Chipiyana Khurd, Tigri, Greater Noida. The accused, along with four absconding partners, had registered a company named i Home Master Private Limited at G-172, Sector-63. During the arrest, police recovered six monitors, six CPUs, six keyboards, and a mobile phone from Alam’s possession. The operation was conducted using a combination of manual intelligence and elect...

Deepak Kumar, who stood up for a Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar on Republic Day, has emerged as a social media sensation. The incident, which involved members of Bajrang Dal protesting the use of the word “Baba” in the shop’s name, was captured on video and widely circulated online. The IncidentOn 26 January, a group of Bajrang Dal members confronted Shoaib Ahmed, owner of a clothing store, over the shop’s name. Deepak, identifying himself as “Mohammad Deepak” in the viral video, intervened to protect the elderly shopkeeper. His actions prevented the confrontation from escalating, earning him praise online. Deepak has since stated that he is unafraid of consequences and will stand up for humanity whenever necessary. Rise to Social Media FameWithin a week, Deepak’s online following skyr...

Lucknow:The chill continues to grip Uttar Pradesh as the state experiences unseasonal weather on February 3, 2026. In Lucknow, the day began with dense fog, followed by light drizzle and strong winds by 9:30 am, intensifying the cold. Earlier forecasts had predicted clear skies and sunshine by afternoon, but reduced visibility calls for extra caution on highways during early mornings and late evenings. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for six districts in neighboring Uttarakhand, which is expected to bring a drop in minimum temperatures across northern, western, and Terai regions of UP. Maximum temperatures are not likely to rise significantly. Regional Forecast Highlights Muzaffarnagar: Dense fog alert issued; minimum 11°C, maximum 22°C. Meerut...

Greater Noida:Residents of Ajnara Homes in Greater Noida’s West area faced severe inconvenience after untreated sewer water flooded the society’s basement, which houses parking for over 400 flats and affects around 2,000 people. In response, the Greater Noida Authority (GrNo Authority) imposed a fine of ₹50 lakh on the builder and an additional ₹4 lakh for improper waste disposal. The incident occurred on Sunday when the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which had been non-functional for the past two years, failed completely after a pipe burst. Untreated sewage water quickly accumulated up to four feet in the basements of the M, L, and J towers, spreading foul odour and disrupting daily life for residents. Authority Action Following complaints from residents, the GrNo Authority conduc...

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh):A major security concern has emerged after 22 passports were reportedly issued on fake addresses in Delhi, prompting investigation by police and central security agencies. Authorities are now scrutinizing the travel records of the passport holders and coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to track their movements. According to police sources, the case came to light on December 11, 2025, when the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) in Delhi wrote to the Ghaziabad Police Commissioner, informing that 22 passports had been issued from the Delhi Passport Office using addresses in Bhojpur and Tyodhi villages, all linked to a single mobile number. On-site verification revealed that these addresses were fabricated...

Noida:Sixteen days after the tragic death of Yuvraj, who drowned when his car fell into a water-filled basement pit near Sector-150 in Noida, his sister arrived from the United Kingdom and visited the accident site, where she broke down in tears upon seeing the spot where the fatal incident occurred. She landed in Delhi late Sunday night and went directly to meet her father. Accompanied by him, she visited the accident site during the night and again on Monday morning. Seeing the exact location where Yuvraj’s car plunged into the flooded basement pit left her deeply emotional. She sought detailed information from her father about the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the safety arrangements at the site and why timely rescue was not possible. According to sources, Yuvr...