Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath achieved a major investment breakthrough on the very first day of his Singapore visit, with the Universal Success Group signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹6,650 crore. These investments will span strategic sectors including housing, logistics parks, and hyperscale data centers, creating employment opportunities for over 20,000 youth. During the discussions, CM Yogi highlighted the state’s policy stability, robust law-and-order environment, world-class connectivity, and rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure. He assured investors of full support from the state government at every level and personally invited the group to set up their data center project in Lucknow. Key Projects Under MoUs: ...

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: An FIR has been registered at Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj against Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual abuse involving minor disciples. The registration of the case has sparked political and public debate, with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav expressing support for the Swami and opposing police action. Swami Avimukteshwarananda’s ResponseAddressing the media in Varanasi on Monday, the Shankaracharya stated that he would cooperate fully with the police and did not intend to resist arrest. “If the police want to arrest me, they may do so. We will cooperate. The public is watching. It is the people who will pass judgment,” he said. He added, “Our conscience knows whether we are guilty or not....

Ghaziabad: After more than a decade-long wait, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has launched a new land plot scheme in Nandgram. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the initiative by releasing its official brochure on Sunday, generating excitement among local residents. This marks GDA’s first new plot scheme in roughly 14–15 years. Scheme Details: Noor Nagar and Nandgram The scheme covers the Noor Nagar and Nandgram areas, offering plots ranging from 60 to 221 square meters. The price has been fixed at ₹79,000 per square meter. Allotments will be made through a completely transparent e-lottery system, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all applicants. Online Application and Payment Process Applications for the scheme will be accepted only online via the off...

Bulandshahr, February 23, 2026: A wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district turned violent after an altercation erupted over a request to give way on the road. An Indian Air Force personnel and his father, a government school principal, were allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods by members of the procession. The incident occurred in Amargarh village under the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Dispute Over Honking Escalates into Assault According to the complaint, Jitendra Singh, a headmaster at an upper primary school, was returning from an engagement ceremony with his son, Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force. While passing through the village, their car encountered a wedding procession led by Akash Verma. The procession, accomp...

Ghaziabad, February 23, 2026: In a landmark development for regional connectivity, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat service has officially commenced operations on the much-awaited corridor. The new high-speed transit system was flagged off by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in NCR’s transportation infrastructure. Operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the service began public operations at 6:00 PM on Sunday, dramatically reducing travel time between key cities in the National Capital Region. Travel Time Reduced to Minutes Passengers can now travel: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in just 20 minutes Ghaziabad to Modipuram (Meerut) in approximately 35 minutes Delhi to Meerut (full stretch) in around 55 minutes The launch eliminates th...

Aligarh, February 23, 2026: A dramatic incident outside a police station in Aligarh has gone viral on social media, showing a woman in a red saree and veil repeatedly beating an alleged harasser with her slippers while her husband restrained him. The incident reportedly took place in the Gangiri area, where the woman had arrived at the local police station with her husband to lodge a complaint against a youth from her village who had allegedly been harassing her regularly. Confrontation Outside the Police Station According to reports, while the couple was at the police station to file a complaint, the accused youth happened to pass by on a motorcycle. Spotting him, the woman and her husband reportedly chased him down, pulled him off the bike, and confronted him outside the station...

Greater Noida, February 23, 2026: In a strict move aimed at maintaining cleanliness and discipline, the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) of Amrapali Centurian Park (Low Rise) in Greater Noida West has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against pet-related nuisance in common areas. As per a resolution passed during the General Body Meeting (GBM), pet owners will be fined ₹1,000 if their dogs defecate or create filth in common spaces. Owners must also ensure immediate cleaning of the area. Society of 600 Families Enforces Stricter Monitoring According to AOA President Rajeev Kumar and Legal Advisor Amit Gupta, nearly 600 families reside in the low-rise complex. To strengthen surveillance, the society currently operates 190 CCTV cameras, with plans underway to increase the number ...

Mirzapur, February 23, 2026: A 45-year-old jail warder posted at the district prison in Mirzapur died on Sunday following a brief illness, sparking allegations from his family that he was denied leave for medical treatment. Jail authorities, however, have rejected the claims. The deceased, identified as Anand Shukla, was originally a resident of Harn village in Khetasarai, Jaunpur district. He had been serving at the Mirzapur District Jail for the past six months. Health Deteriorated Suddenly According to his wife, Preeti Shukla, Anand had been unwell for the past three days and was experiencing tingling sensations in his legs. On Sunday evening around 7 pm, his condition reportedly worsened suddenly. He was initially treated by the prison doctor. As his condition failed to imp...

Agra, February 23, 2026: In a heartwarming incident that has captured public attention, a newlywed bride arrived at the Vikas Bhawan in Agra in her wedding attire to attend an Anganwadi recruitment interview—just hours after completing her marriage rituals. The unusual yet inspiring scene left onlookers surprised as the bride, Anisha, walked into the government office dressed in her bridal outfit to complete document verification for the post of Anganwadi Assistant under the Child Development Department. Call Came a Day Before the Wedding Anisha, a resident of Ladukheda village, had applied for the Anganwadi Assistant position before her wedding. On the day of her marriage, she received a phone call informing her to report for document verification at Vikas Bhawan in Sanjay Place ...