Uttar Pradesh

Banda: During his one-day visit to Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, delivered a strong message to the Hindu community, urging them to focus on self-reform rather than targeting other communities. The event, held at the residence of BJP Sadar MLA Prakash Dwivedi, drew thousands of devotees. Message to Hindus Shastri emphasized that calling names or blaming Muslims will not make India a Hindu nation. “Hindus must first address their own shortcomings, weaknesses, and social flaws. Only then can the idea of a Hindu nation be realized,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of mutual respect and adherence to the law, noting that maintaining social harmony requires following legal procedures rather than taking sh...

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has raised concerns over encounter killings by the UP Police, directing that police officers should not receive immediate promotions or gallantry awards following such incidents. The guidelines were issued while approving the bail petition of Raju alias Rajkumar from Mirzapur, with a six-point framework aimed at ensuring accountability and adherence to legal procedures. Key Guidelines Issued by the Court If a suspect or any person sustains serious injuries during an encounter, the police team must register a case at the nearest police station. The investigation will be conducted under the supervision of senior officers, including CBCID or another police unit. Names of police personnel involved in the encounter should not automatically be treate...

Bareilly: In a tragic accident highlighting the dangers of social media stunts, 22-year-old Mohammad Faizan lost his life while attempting to make a reel on an under-construction flyover in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He slipped and fell onto heavy cement slabs, sustaining fatal injuries on the spot. Faizan, who worked as a haircutter, had gone out on Friday evening around 5 pm with his friends. According to his father, Mehndi Hasan, the young man climbed onto slabs lying near the road leading to Bijauria Railway Station, which was under construction. While attempting to shoot a reel on a trending track, he slipped and fell, with one of the cement slabs falling on his head, killing him instantly. Family Refuses Post-Mortem The family is grief-stricken following the accident and has r...

Lucknow: In a massive vigilance crackdown, a typist from the District Supply Officer (DSO) office in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, has been found in possession of assets worth over ₹17 crore, far exceeding his declared income of just ₹1 crore. The discovery was made following raids across four districts, uncovering multiple properties, a brick kiln, and documents linked to 44 unaccounted assets. Investigations are ongoing, with further revelations expected. Vigilance Action and Raids The initial probe, conducted under government directives, revealed a stark discrepancy between the typist’s income and his amassed wealth. The Anti-Corruption Act case was recommended in the open inquiry report and approved by the government, which obtained search warrants from the court. On Thursday, 24-member...

Mirzapur: In a major law-and-order crackdown, the district head of Apna Dal Kamerawadi, Shyam Bahadur Patel, along with two others, has been arrested for involvement in cattle theft in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Patel, who also serves as the Pradhan of his village, allegedly collaborated with the caretaker of a cow shelter, Rajesh Kol, to illegally steal cattle over a prolonged period. The incident came to light at the Goshram (cow shelter) in Sonvarsha, Lalganj, where police were alerted to cattle being smuggled. On Tuesday, Anil Prajapati was caught transporting five stolen cows, and subsequent interrogation led to the arrest of Patel and the other accused. Criminal Record of Accused Police sources revealed that Shyam Bahadur Patel has a previous criminal record. In 2021, an FIR w...

Ghaziabad: A shocking double murder late Friday night has sent shockwaves through Ghaziabad’s Khoda police station area, where two young men were stabbed to death and another critically injured following an argument at a roadside dhaba. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm near Ambedkar Gate at Vaishnav Dhaba, where Shripal (25) had come for dinner along with his friends Satyam (26) and Anurag. According to police, a dispute broke out between two groups over delay in food service and payment issues. Both sides were reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The argument soon escalated into violence, during which the accused attacked the three friends with sharp-edged weapons. All three sustained serious stab injuries and collapsed at the spot. After carrying out the attack, the assa...

Lucknow: In a significant step toward rural empowerment and land reforms, the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has achieved a major milestone by distributing more than one crore ‘Gharoni’ (Land Ownership Certificates) to rural families across the state. Implemented under the Centre’s SVAMITVA Scheme, the initiative has transformed the lives of millions of villagers by granting them legal ownership of residential properties located in village inhabited areas. The move has not only strengthened property rights for the rural poor but has also emerged as a game changer in reducing land disputes and promoting economic self-reliance. Legal Empowerment of Rural Property Owners Under the SVAMITVA scheme, households residing on village abadi land are being prov...

Lucknow: In a major administrative reform aimed at accelerating project approvals and strengthening financial governance, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a fivefold increase in the financial sanctioning powers of state ministers. Under the revised framework, departmental ministers can now approve development projects costing up to ₹50 crore, compared to the earlier limit of ₹10 crore. Projects valued between ₹50 crore and ₹150 crore will require approval at the Finance Minister’s level, while projects exceeding ₹150 crore will be sanctioned directly by the Chief Minister. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting with the Finance Department on Friday. CM Yogi emphasized that the move is intended to speed up decision-making, reduce bureaucratic delay...

Ayodhya:Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Moid Khan, who was recently acquitted by a court in the high-profile Bhadarsa gangrape case, will not be released from jail immediately, as he continues to face charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act. His legal counsel has moved a bail application in connection with the gangster case, which is currently pending before the court. Advocate Mohammad Saeed, representing Khan, confirmed that while the court has cleared him of the gangrape charges, his continued detention is solely due to the separate case registered under the Gangsters Act. Family Claims Irreparable Social and Economic Damage Moid Khan has spent nearly 19 months in judicial custody, a period his family says has caused irreversible social, emotional, and financial damage. Speak...