Uttar Pradesh

Agra, UP: The controversy over the Taj Mahal has resurfaced, with a petition claiming that the world-famous monument is actually the Tejo Mahalay Shiv temple. The case came up for hearing on Friday at the Agra court, where petitioner Ajay Tomar requested permission for ritual worship, including jalabhishek (water pouring) and dugdhabhishek (milk pouring), at the alleged temple during the month of Sawan. Court Proceedings During the hearing, the court considered arguments on whether Muslim parties should be allowed to intervene in the case. Tomar’s lawyer, Shiv Adhar Singh Tomar, urged the court to reject the plea of Syed Ibrahim Hussain Zaidi to become a party to the case, arguing that Zaidi had no concrete grounds for participation. Zaidi’s lawyer, Raisuddin, requested time to prese...

Sonbhadra, UP: The Sonbhadra police have taken strict action against notorious codeine cough syrup smuggler Bhola Prasad Jaiswal by seizing assets worth ₹6 crore under the NDPS Act. This marks the second major seizure against Jaiswal, a resident of Varanasi, whose properties worth ₹28.50 crore had previously been attached in the city. The seizure was carried out as part of a special drive against narcotics trafficking by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The action follows legal procedures under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in case number 1191/2025 registered at Robertsganj Kotwali. Following court orders, properties owned by Jaiswal in Madouli, Bharalai, and Jagdishpur areas of Varanasi were attached. Details of Seized Assets The confiscated properties include seven houses and ...

Kanpur: A shocking case of alleged religious coercion has emerged in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a young man allegedly committed suicide by hanging. A video that surfaced posthumously shows the deceased claiming he was being forced to change his religion. In the video, the youth asserts, “I am being forced to convert, but I will remain on the path of my faith,” before taking his life. The clip went viral on social media, creating widespread concern, though NBT Online has not independently verified its authenticity. Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal confirmed that an investigation has been launched. Incident Details The deceased, identified as Rohit, also known as Deepak, was found hanging near his home in Panki on Friday morning. His family raised an outcry, demanding immediate acti...

SHAHJAHANPUR : A 17-year-old brick kiln worker was brutally killed after being struck on the head with a heavy object in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district, police said on Saturday. The body of the victim, Kamlesh Kumar, a resident of Rawatpur village, was found on Saturday morning near the village panchayat building, approximately 200 metres from his residence, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI. According to villagers and family members, Kamlesh worked at a local brick kiln and had returned home on Friday evening after completing his work. He was reported missing later in the night, and his body was discovered the following morning, bearing severe head injuries. Police suspect that the teenager was attacked with a blunt and heavy object, resulting in fatal injur...

Shamli:Tension gripped Jharkhed village in Kairana area of Shamli district after funeral ashes were allegedly stolen from a cremation ground, triggering outrage among villagers. Following protests and a police investigation, two women were arrested, and the stolen remains were recovered from their possession, police officials confirmed. Incident After Last Rites According to police and family members, Mithan Singh, an elderly resident of the village, passed away on January 29. His last rites were performed the same day at the village cremation ground in accordance with Hindu rituals. On January 30, Mithan Singh’s son Gopal, along with family members and villagers, visited the cremation site for asthi-sanchayan (collection of ashes). However, they were shocked to find the remains s...

Noida:Even after the tragic death of a young engineer in Noida Sector-150, builders continue to show shocking disregard for public safety. In a fresh incident, police and local authorities have uncovered a dangerous, water-filled excavation pit near a public road in Sector-22D of Yamuna City, describing it as a potential “death trap.” The pit was dug for the construction of a basement by the Star City project developer, but was left completely open and unsecured for several months. Recent rainfall caused the pit to fill with water, significantly increasing the risk of a fatal accident. Police Register Case Against Builder Taking serious note of the hazard and the threat it posed to commuters and residents, the police registered a case against the builder and two responsible offici...

Ambedkarnagar/Abha (Saudi Arabia):As many as 161 Indian migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are stranded in Abha city of Saudi Arabia, facing severe humanitarian distress after their work visas expired and their employer allegedly confiscated their passports, preventing them from returning home. Among those affected are several workers from Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, including Santosh Kumar and Hridesh Kumar, residents of Amiya Wamanpur village in Baskhari block. For the past three months, the workers claim they have received no wages and inadequate food, pushing them to the brink of starvation. Allegations of Forced Labour According to family members, the workers’ visas expired nearly six months ago, yet the company has neither regularised their ...

Mathura, UP: Renowned storyteller and Gauri-Gopal Ashram head Swami Aniruddhacharya shared details of his first earnings during a recent Katha. He revealed that his initial income came from a nine-day Katha in Prayagraj, where he earned ₹3,000. During the discourse, Swami Aniruddhacharya emphasized the importance of using earnings wisely to meet genuine needs rather than personal luxuries. While his peers spent their first earnings on mobile phones, he chose to invest in a harmonium to pursue his passion for music. “At that time, what I truly needed was a harmonium to learn music. I thought, why buy a mobile?” he said. The harmonium he purchased with his first earnings still remains with him. Message on Responsible EarningsThe Katha highlighted the importance of channeling one’s inco...

Ghaziabad, UP: To prevent fraudulent property registrations, the Ghaziabad registration department has implemented Aadhaar-based e-verification. From February 2, every property registration in the district will require verification of the owner’s Aadhaar UID number along with biometric authentication, ensuring that no one can fraudulently register or sell property in someone else’s name. How the System WorksAll eight sub-registrar offices in Ghaziabad have been updated with the e-verification system. The process will confirm the property owner’s identity and address using their Aadhaar number, along with thumb impression verification in the presence of registration officials. Electronic KYC (e-KYC), biometric authentication, and e-signatures will be used to verify the identity of the pe...

Mau, UP: A video of SDM Rajesh Agarwal singing on stage has gone viral on social media. The video shows the officer reportedly performing the song “Mere Ghar Sarkar Aayi Hai” to welcome Energy Minister AK Sharma during a large-scale employment fair in Mau. While the video has sparked widespread discussion online, NBT Online has not independently verified its authenticity. Employment Fair Draws CrowdsMinister AK Sharma inaugurated the grand employment fair at Gandhi Stadium in the Mau Nagar Panchayat. The event featured company stalls where candidates interacted with representatives and explored job opportunities. Sharma emphasized that such fairs would empower youth to become self-reliant and support their families. BJP leaders, including Rashtra Kunwar Singh, Block Representative Prave...