Uttar Pradesh

Haridwar, February 1, 2026: A video has gone viral showing three young men openly drinking alcohol on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, raising concerns about disrespect at one of India’s most sacred sites. In the video, a young woman can be heard scolding the men for their actions and warning that she will call the police. Following her protest, the men pour the alcohol into the river and leave the site, promising not to repeat the act. The entire incident was captured on a mobile phone by a bystander and quickly circulated on social media. The video has sparked widespread outrage among local residents and social media users. Many have condemned the behavior as an insult to religious sentiments and called for increased monitoring and stricter police action at holy sites. Har Ki...

Prayagraj, February 2, 2026: In a shocking incident, Ramratan Mishra, a retired officer of the CBCID, was brutally murdered at his residence in Maduri village, under the Lalapur police station jurisdiction in the Yamunanagar zone of Prayagraj. According to reports, the assailant struck Mishra on the head more than five times with a heavy object, resulting in his instantaneous death. His body was found lying in a pool of blood, with severe head injuries. The incident came to light on Monday morning when Mishra’s grandson arrived to feed him. Finding the door locked from the inside and receiving no response, the grandson climbed over the back wall and discovered Mishra’s lifeless body. He immediately ran to alert family members and villagers, who rushed to the scene and confirmed the b...

Ballia, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking pension fraud has come to light in Ballia, where a woman allegedly impersonated the widow of a deceased railway employee to illegally receive family pension for nearly 11 years. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. According to reports, the complaint was filed by Dharmendra Yadav, a resident of Bhelai village under Rasra police station. Based on his complaint, the police have lodged a case against Parvati Devi, another unidentified member of the Maldhani Yadav family, and some unidentified staff from the Rasra block office. The deceased, Maldhani Yadav, a retired railway employee from the village, passed away on 28 August 2007. After his death, his wife, Prabhavati Devi, received the family pension. Following h...

Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh: The police have taken swift action in the assault case at Lodhi Toll Plaza in Sonbhadra, where a woman lawyer and her family were attacked. Two named accused have been arrested in connection with the incident. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ramji Tiwari, a resident of Hamirpur, and Sarvesh Yadav from Ambedkarnagar. The incident gained widespread attention after a video of the assault went viral on social media. According to reports, the incident occurred around 3 PM on Sunday when lawyer Aarti Pandey was traveling with her family from Obra to Robertsganj. Due to a technical issue, a vehicle in front did not receive the toll plaza message, causing their car to get stuck in Lane 3, briefly obstructing traffic. A verbal argument ensued between...

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to withdraw criminal cases registered against several public representatives during the Covid-19 pandemic, after receiving permission from the Allahabad High Court. The cases were related to alleged violations of Covid guidelines and do not involve serious criminal charges. The High Court, while hearing a batch of petitions filed by the state government, allowed the withdrawal of cases against 25 public representatives, including senior political leaders such as Uma Bharti, Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, and State Minister Thakur Jaiveer Singh. Court’s Observations The Allahabad High Court clarified that cases not involving grave or serious criminal offences may be withdrawn by following due legal procedure. The court emphasized that withdrawal should be c...

In a startling incident from Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, three unidentified street vendors allegedly befriended a minor boy and duped him into handing over jewellery worth nearly ₹85 lakh, using momos as bait. The police have registered a case and launched a search operation to trace the accused. According to police officials, the incident took place in the Rampur Karkhana police station area, where the victim’s father, Vimlesh Mishra, lodged a complaint. Mishra, who works as a priest at a temple in Varanasi, stated that three young men operating a momo cart at Dumri Chauraha on the Deoria–Kasya road gradually developed a friendship with his school-going son. Jewellery Handed Over in Exchange for Food The accused allegedly offered momos to the Class 7 student on multiple occ...

A government primary school headmaster in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh has been suspended following serious allegations of forcing students to offer namaz, discouraging the singing of the National Anthem, and making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. The accused headmaster, Jaan Mohammad, posted at a primary school in Nauhjheel block, has been placed under suspension after a preliminary inquiry found the allegations to be prima facie serious, officials said on Monday. Allegations of Religious Coercion According to a complaint submitted by BJP Bajna Mandal president Durgesh Pradhan, the headmaster allegedly attempted to influence and indoctrinate minor students towards a particular religion. It is claimed that children were persuaded to offer namaz during school hours,...

A heartwarming interaction between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a young girl during the Janata Darshan in Lucknow on Monday has won hearts on social media. The video of the emotional exchange has gone viral, drawing widespread appreciation for the Chief Minister’s empathetic approach. The little girl, Anabi Ali, had arrived at the Janata Darshan along with her family to seek help for her school admission. As Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached her, he gently asked her name and the reason for her visit. With childlike innocence, Anabi requested admission to Loreto School. Smiling warmly, the Chief Minister asked her which class she wished to join. “Nursery,” the girl replied softly. When Yogi Adityanath asked whether she would go to school daily and study sincer...

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by the Modi government, has opened a new chapter of development for Uttar Pradesh, with a landmark proposal to expand the high-speed rail network across the state. The announcement is being seen as a game-changer, particularly for western and central Uttar Pradesh, as it promises seamless connectivity between expressways, airports and rail corridors, significantly reducing travel time and boosting economic activity. Among the key highlights is the proposal for a Delhi–Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor, which is expected to directly benefit districts such as Meerut, Noida, Jewar, Mathura, Agra, Lucknow and Prayagraj. The corridor will also integrate with the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh’s longest expressway currently nearing completion. Ganga Exp...

Launching a strong political attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Apni Janata Party president Swami Prasad Maurya on Sunday questioned the credibility and intent of the PDA (Backward–Dalit–Minority) political narrative, calling it inconsistent and opportunistic. In the process, Maurya also made pointed remarks targeting Dimple Yadav, MP from Mainpuri and Akhilesh Yadav’s wife. Addressing the media during his visit to Lakhimpur Kheri, Maurya accused Akhilesh Yadav of redefining the meaning of PDA according to political convenience, especially in view of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for 2027. “PDA Means Different Things at Different Times” Swami Prasad Maurya said that Akhilesh Yadav himself appears confused about the meaning of PDA. “For Akhilesh Yadav,...