Uttar Pradesh

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...

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...