Uttar Pradesh

Vrindavan, Mathura: In a shocking incident on the night of Republic Day, five girls escaped from a women’s shelter in Chaitanya Vihar, Vrindavan, defying the facility’s security. Using blankets and dupattas tied together to form a makeshift rope, the girls scaled a wall approximately 35 feet high. However, their daring “mission escape” was short-lived, as police soon recovered all five from different districts. The Escape Plan On the night of January 26, around 10 PM, the girls exploited the fatigue of the shelter staff after Republic Day events. They had previously stolen the key to the rooftop door under the pretext of assisting the staff. Once on the roof, they tied blankets and dupattas to create a rope and began descending. When the rope proved too short, they jumped from a heig...

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: The heat surrounding the Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Shahi Eidgah mosque dispute has intensified once again. Nearly five years after the case first reached the courts, a crucial hearing is scheduled today, 30 January 2026, at the Allahabad High Court. The nation is closely watching, as the hearing is expected to determine the key points of contention in the decades-old legal battle. Challenge to the 1968 Agreement:The legal fight, initiated by Mahendra Pratap Singh, President of Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi Mukti Nyas, in 2020, focuses heavily on a 1968 agreement between the Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi Seva Sansthan and the mosque committee. The petitioners claim the agreement is illegal, arguing that the land on which the mosque stands is officially recorded in the name ...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant judgment in a case involving allegations of sexual assault based on a broken marriage promise. The court ruled that a consensual relationship between two adults cannot be classified as a criminal offense simply because a subsequent marriage promise is not fulfilled. Justice Avneesh Saxena quashed the proceedings in the trial court. Case Background:The case originated from an FIR registered at Gandhi Park Police Station, Aligarh, against Jitendra Kumar, accused by a woman of entering into a relationship with a false promise of marriage from 2014 to 2021, and forcing her to undergo abortion. Allegations also included threats made by the accused’s brother and sister-in-law. Relationship Since College Days:The...

Noida, UP: Following the death of an engineer in a basement accident earlier, authorities in Noida have taken strict action against a builder for leaving a deep excavation near a public road open for months. Two officials of the builder company have been booked for negligence that poses serious safety and environmental risks. The incident came to light in Sector-150, where engineer Yuvraj Mehta had tragically drowned in a basement, prompting heightened alert from police and administration. Recently, in the Rabupura police jurisdiction, a deep pit dug for basement construction by the ‘Star City’ project remained uncovered for an extended period, raising concerns over public safety. According to Rabupura Station In-Charge Shyam Babu Shukla, Sub-Inspector Ashish Yadav filed a report on ...

Lucknow, UP: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday night ordered the transfer of six senior PCS officers across key districts including Mathura, Hamirpur, Kanpur Nagar, Gonda, and Firozabad. Rakesh Kumar, Municipal Magistrate of Mathura, has been posted as Additional District Magistrate (Finance/Revenue) in Hamirpur. To fill his position, Anupam Kumar Mishra, Special Executive Officer at Gorakhpur Development Authority, has been appointed as Officer-in-Charge of the Mathura temple complex. In Kanpur, Rajesh Kumar, previously Additional District Magistrate (Judicial), has been reassigned as Additional District Magistrate (Urban Administration) of Kanpur Nagar. Meanwhile, Mahesh Prakash, who was awaiting posting, has been assigned the role of Additional District Magistrate (Judicial...

Meerut, UP: A violent incident unfolded in Meerut’s Teepinagar area late Thursday night after a road accident involving a dog. Deepak Rana, district president of Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKAU) India, was brutally attacked with sticks and flowerpots following an altercation over the death of the animal. The incident, caught on video, has sparked widespread concern. According to reports, Deepak Rana, nephew of lawyer Jagdish Prasad and resident of Dinesh Vihar Colony, was on his way to a dairy around 9 PM when his car accidentally ran over a dog, killing it instantly. A dispute quickly arose between Rana and the dairy staff and nearby residents, escalating into a violent clash. Eyewitnesses named Neeraj, Bittu Thakur, Omendra Malik, and Rudraksh Thakur among those who surrounded Rana and ...

Baghpat: Understanding the Constitution is no longer confined to books. In a pioneering initiative, a unique “Constitution Park” has been developed at the Baraut Municipal Complex in Baghpat, where children can learn the values of the Constitution through play, young citizens can connect with their duties, and the general public can embrace a healthy and responsible lifestyle. Built entirely from recycled waste, the park exemplifies the “Waste to Wealth” concept and sets a new benchmark for innovative public spaces in India. A Space Accessible to All AgesThe park is not merely a green or recreational space but functions as an open classroom and street library. Core principles of the Constitution—justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity—are creatively represented through symbols, board...

In a disturbing case from Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, a dog trainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a young Kashmiri woman and blackmailing her with explicit videos for several months. The accused, identified as Mukul Kumar, reportedly gained the family’s trust by offering pet dog training services before committing the crime. According to the victim’s mother, the family, originally from Kashmir, has been living in Kaushambi with her two daughters and father-in-law following her husband’s death. In November 2025, Mukul Kumar, a resident of Gaur City, Greater Noida, was hired to train their pet dog. He visited the house three times a week in the evenings. The mother alleged that in February 2025, Mukul sexually assaulted her elder daughter while she was alone at home. During the assa...

Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, performed a highly complex neurosurgery to save a three-year-old girl whose brain had been penetrated by a bullet that continuously shifted its position, posing a life-threatening risk. The incident dates back to December 16, 2025, when the young girl sustained a gunshot injury to the left frontal region of her skull. A CT scan performed approximately four and a half hours after the injury showed the bullet lodged in the upper part of her brain. However, by the following day, when she was brought to KGMU for further treatment, a repeat CT scan revealed that the bullet had migrated deeper into the basal area of the brain. According to Dr. Ankur Bajaj, Head of the Neurosurgery Department, the bullet’s constant movement made t...