Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh | January 31, 2026 In a major breakthrough, the Sambhal Police have arrested a notorious ATM thief involved in tampering with cash dispensing machines to steal money from unsuspecting customers. The accused, a resident of Haridwar, employed a sophisticated method by inserting an iron plate into the ATM cash slot, preventing cash from being dispensed despite the amount being debited from the customer’s bank account. According to police officials, once the transaction failed and the distressed customer left the ATM kiosk, the accused would return and retrieve the cash stuck inside the machine. Using this technique, the thief targeted multiple ATMs across different cities, cheating customers without raising immediate suspicion. The case came to light after empl...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh | January 31, 2026 In a heart-wrenching road accident in Agra district, six devotees returning from Jagannath Puri lost their lives after a speeding container rammed into two auto-rickshaws on Saturday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred near Nagla Chandan on the Jalesar Road under the Khandauli police station area, leaving three others critically injured. According to police sources, the devotees had embarked on a pilgrimage from Bhadau village in the Sahu Paoo (Sahpau) area on January 20. After completing their darshan at Jagannath Puri, they returned to Agra via Jabalpur and reached Agra Cantt railway station on Saturday morning. From there, they boarded two auto-rickshaws to head back home. At around 11:30 am, while one auto-rickshaw was overtaking anot...

Prayagraj: In a significant judgment providing relief in matrimonial disputes, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot be arrested for failure to pay maintenance (alimony) and that family courts have no legal authority to issue arrest warrants for recovery of maintenance dues. The court held that such arrests violate the fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, emphasizing that no individual’s liberty can be curtailed without due process of law. Arrest Warrants for Maintenance Declared Illegal Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla, while allowing a petition challenging the legality of maintenance recovery proceedings, observed that maintenance can only be recovered by following procedures prescribed under law, including provisions of the C...

Lucknow: Amid severe winter conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert for Uttar Pradesh for Saturday, February 1, 2026, forecasting light rainfall in 16 districts and strong winds blowing at speeds of 30–40 kmph in 11 districts, which may further intensify the cold wave. According to IMD, the impact of the changing weather will be most prominent in Western Uttar Pradesh and the Bundelkhand region, while Eastern Uttar Pradesh is expected to remain largely dry and clear. Rain Likely in These Districts Light rain is likely to occur in several districts of western UP, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Shamli, Meerut, Baghpat, Saharanpur and Bulandshahr. In addition, districts such as Aligarh, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawa...

Ayodhya, Jan 31: The construction of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is now in its final phase, with all remaining works expected to be completed by April 30, 2026, according to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust’s construction committee. In a significant announcement, Mishra stated that President Droupadi Murmu will visit Ayodhya on March 19, coinciding with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (the Hindu New Year), to witness the darshan of Ram Lalla and honor approximately 400 workers who contributed to the temple’s construction. The announcement came following a three-day meeting of the temple’s construction committee, where members reviewed ongoing work and deliberated on future plans. Completion of Remaining Works According to Mishra, all pending constructio...

Lucknow, Jan 31: In a recent administrative move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has officially renamed two villages in the state. The village of Hajipur in Bharawan block, Hardoi district will now be known as Siyarampur, while Urmura Kirar, located in Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, will be renamed Harinagar. The decision follows long-standing requests from local residents and representatives who had sought the renaming of their villages. In Hardoi, the village of Hajipur, part of Bharawan development block, has been officially rechristened Siyarampur. Residents and panchayat leaders expressed satisfaction over the state government’s approval of the new name, which they say better reflects local identity and cultural heritage. Similarly, in Firozabad district,...

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to be fully completed by April 30, according to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. Mishra made the announcement on Saturday, providing an update on the progress of the ambitious project that has captured nationwide attention. Speaking to reporters, Mishra said that the temple construction is progressing steadily and all major works, including the sanctum sanctorum and intricate carvings, are on track for completion within the stipulated timeline. He added that the project has been executed with meticulous planning and modern engineering techniques to ensure both speed and quality. The total estimated cost of the Ram Temple project stands at approximately ₹1,900...

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: In a shocking incident in the Sushant Golf City area of Lucknow, two unidentified men opened fire at a shopkeeper inside a shopping complex on Friday night, leaving him injured. Police have launched an investigation to track down the culprits. According to Nipun Agrawal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Zone), “The incident took place around 10:15 PM at Shopping Square-2, Ansal Sushant Golf City. Information about the shooting was immediately received through our control room, and police teams rushed to the scene.” The injured shopkeeper was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Authorities have confirmed that the victim’s condition is stable, but investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind t...

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: A shocking case of fraud and sexual assault has come to light in Moradabad, where a man allegedly posed as “Ashish” on social media to befriend a Hindu woman and then sexually exploited her. Following the complaint, the accused has been arrested and sent to jail. According to City SP Kumar Ranvijay Singh, the victim’s mother filed a complaint at Katghar Police Station on Thursday night. A case was registered against the accused, Shahrukh, a resident of Dhanora village in Gajrola, Amroha. Police investigation revealed that Shahrukh had befriended the woman, who lives in the Civil Lines area, via Instagram under a fake profile named “Ashish.” The accused allegedly arranged a meeting with the victim and during the encounter sexually assaulted her while...

Hathras (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: In an unusual case from Hathras, a newlywed woman has refused to live with her husband just a month after their wedding, citing personal differences and disputes over physical relations. Despite intervention from family members and the police, the couple could not reach a compromise. According to reports, Abhishek Sharma, a resident of Kailash Nagar, Hathras, married Megha, a resident of Agra, with mutual consent. Both families had approved the alliance, and initially, the couple seemed to get along. However, disagreements began just days after the wedding, leading to growing tensions. Late Friday evening, Megha approached Bangla Police Chowki to formally complain. Police called Abhishek to the station and attempted to mediate between the two. Family ...