Uttar Pradesh

Budaun, February 2:A bizarre and widely discussed incident has emerged from Sahasapur village in Bilsi tehsil of Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district, where a cobra entered a woman’s house and remained there for several hours, triggering panic, curiosity, and intense debate among villagers. The incident occurred around 11 am on Sunday, when a cobra was spotted inside the house of Gudiya, wife of Alisen. According to residents, the snake settled in a corner of a room with its hood raised and did not move for hours, despite heavy human presence and noise. Woman Claims Cobra Responded to Her Gestures Amid the gathering crowd, Gudiya made a startling claim, stating that the cobra—referred to by locals as ‘Nagraj’—was responding to her gestures. She alleged that when she approached the s...

Ghaziabad, February 2:Ghaziabad Police have arrested three persons, including a dhaba owner, in connection with the brutal double murder of two customers following an argument over delay in serving food at a roadside eatery in the Khoda area of the district. One more customer sustained serious injuries in the incident. The prime accused, Dharmendra (45), owner of the dhaba, was arrested first. Acting on fresh intelligence, police later conducted an operation late Sunday night and arrested two other accused—Rajan and Sachin—after an encounter, in which both sustained bullet injuries. Dispute Escalated Into Deadly Attack According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans-Hindon) Nimitsh Patil, the incident took place late Friday night when Shripal (23), Satyam (26), and Anurag (24) a...

Hapur, February 2:Taking a tough stand in the ₹64 lakh robbery case involving a Rajasthan-based trader, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) has suspended three police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Pilkhuwa police station, for alleged negligence and failure to control crime. The accused, however, remain absconding. The incident occurred in the Pilkhuwa police station area of Hapur district, where armed criminals looted ₹64 lakh from a rice trader from Rajasthan. Despite examining footage from nearly 200 CCTV cameras, the police have so far failed to trace the suspects. Incident on NH-9 The victim, Rakesh Rajput, a resident of Sikar district in Rajasthan, had come to Hapur to meet his business partner Vaibhav Shukla. After withdrawing ₹64 lakh in cash from a...

Lucknow, February 2:The Union Budget 2026 has provided a significant push to the green energy sector, with targeted custom duty and import tariff exemptions expected to give fresh momentum to Uttar Pradesh’s solar and electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. Industry experts believe the move will not only reduce production costs but also attract large-scale investments across the state. Major Boost for Solar, Renewable Energy and E-Mobility Custom duty relief announced in the Budget for solar energy, renewable power, and e-mobility components is set to strengthen flagship initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and India’s expanding EV ecosystem.Notably, the government has exempted basic customs duty on critical raw materials used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, including cobalt p...

Lucknow, February 2:Lucknow’s deep-rooted bond with music unfolded in spellbinding fashion at the ‘Sehar’ programme of the SANTAKADA Festival, held at Raja Rampal Singh Park, Kaisarbagh. As a cold Sunday dawn broke gently over the city and birds joined nature’s orchestra with their chirping, the strains of classical music wove a magical tapestry that left the audience mesmerised. The early morning concert was elevated by the presence of Ustad Irfan Mohammad Khan, Khalifa of the Lucknow–Shahjahanpur Gharana, on the sarod, accompanied by Ustad Ilmas Hussain Khan, Khalifa of the Lucknow Gharana, on the tabla. Together, they created a soundscape that reflected Lucknow’s refined musical ethos. Lucknow: More Than Brick and Mortar The evening opened with an address by Prof. Mandavi Singh...

Lucknow, February 2:The Union Budget 2026 has evoked mixed reactions across the country, but for Uttar Pradesh, the budget brings substantial financial support and multiple growth-oriented initiatives. The state is set to receive a major boost in infrastructure, urban development, transport, tourism, education, and employment generation. Here is a point-by-point breakdown of what Uttar Pradesh gets from the Budget: ₹4.26 Lakh Crore Allocation for Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh will receive approximately ₹4.26 lakh crore in the next financial year. This marks an increase of about ₹25,000 crore compared to the previous year. The enhanced allocation is expected to accelerate infrastructure projects and central welfare schemes in the state. City Economic Region (CER) Scheme for T...

Lucknow, February 2:The weather across Uttar Pradesh has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for rainfall, hailstorms, lightning, and dense fog in several districts of the state. The spell of unsettled weather is expected to continue till February 4, after which a change in conditions is likely. On Monday morning, light to moderate fog was reported in Lucknow and nearby areas. Continuous snowfall in the Himalayan region has led to a noticeable drop in temperatures across the state, further intensified by dry north-westerly winds, making the cold more biting. Meteorologists have indicated that temperatures may fall further in the coming days. Rain Expected in Lucknow In the state capital, Lucknow, light drizzle or rainfall is likely du...

Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently serving time at Deoria district jail on fraud charges, was admitted to Deoria Medical College on Saturday after his health reportedly deteriorated. According to officials, Thakur was brought to the medical facility in an ambulance following complaints of stomach pain and anxiety, on the advice of the jail’s medical officer. He is now under close supervision and receiving treatment from a team of doctors. A spokesperson from the medical college, Dr Ajay, confirmed that Thakur is being monitored and said, “He was admitted after showing symptoms of abdominal discomfort and severe anxiety. Medical teams are providing necessary treatment, and his condition is being carefully observe...

Lucknow, Jan 31:The producer and director of the upcoming film ‘Godan’, a feature centred on cow protection and its cultural and ecological significance, paid a courtesy visit on Saturday to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. During the visit, the trailer of the film was officially launched, attracting attention from political and cultural circles. An official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s office highlighted that the film emphasizes the importance of cow conservation, the role of cows in Indian culture and tradition, and a scientific perspective based on panchgavya, a mixture derived from five products of the cow, which has been traditionally used for medicinal and agricultural purposes. Addressing the Chief Minister, producer-director Vinod Chaudhary...

Lucknow, Jan 31:In a brazen attack in the Uttar Pradesh capital, a shopkeeper was shot by two unidentified men inside a shopping complex in Sushant Golf City late Friday night. Police are investigating the incident and have launched a manhunt for the suspects. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Nipun Agrawal, the incident took place at around 10:15 PM in Shopping Square-2. The injured, identified as Avadhesh Kumar Pathak (60), a resident of Sant Kabir Nagar currently living in Gosain Ganj, was moving goods from his shop in Shopping Square-1 to his car when the two men opened fire, hitting him above his right eye. Pathak was immediately rushed to Medanta Hospital, where doctors confirmed that his condition is stable and out of danger. Based on a complaint filed by t...