Uttar Pradesh

Bulandshahr, February 23, 2026: A wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district turned violent after an altercation erupted over a request to give way on the road. An Indian Air Force personnel and his father, a government school principal, were allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods by members of the procession. The incident occurred in Amargarh village under the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Dispute Over Honking Escalates into Assault According to the complaint, Jitendra Singh, a headmaster at an upper primary school, was returning from an engagement ceremony with his son, Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force. While passing through the village, their car encountered a wedding procession led by Akash Verma. The procession, accomp...

Ghaziabad, February 23, 2026: In a landmark development for regional connectivity, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat service has officially commenced operations on the much-awaited corridor. The new high-speed transit system was flagged off by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in NCR’s transportation infrastructure. Operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the service began public operations at 6:00 PM on Sunday, dramatically reducing travel time between key cities in the National Capital Region. Travel Time Reduced to Minutes Passengers can now travel: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in just 20 minutes Ghaziabad to Modipuram (Meerut) in approximately 35 minutes Delhi to Meerut (full stretch) in around 55 minutes The launch eliminates th...

Aligarh, February 23, 2026: A dramatic incident outside a police station in Aligarh has gone viral on social media, showing a woman in a red saree and veil repeatedly beating an alleged harasser with her slippers while her husband restrained him. The incident reportedly took place in the Gangiri area, where the woman had arrived at the local police station with her husband to lodge a complaint against a youth from her village who had allegedly been harassing her regularly. Confrontation Outside the Police Station According to reports, while the couple was at the police station to file a complaint, the accused youth happened to pass by on a motorcycle. Spotting him, the woman and her husband reportedly chased him down, pulled him off the bike, and confronted him outside the station...

Greater Noida, February 23, 2026: In a strict move aimed at maintaining cleanliness and discipline, the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) of Amrapali Centurian Park (Low Rise) in Greater Noida West has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against pet-related nuisance in common areas. As per a resolution passed during the General Body Meeting (GBM), pet owners will be fined ₹1,000 if their dogs defecate or create filth in common spaces. Owners must also ensure immediate cleaning of the area. Society of 600 Families Enforces Stricter Monitoring According to AOA President Rajeev Kumar and Legal Advisor Amit Gupta, nearly 600 families reside in the low-rise complex. To strengthen surveillance, the society currently operates 190 CCTV cameras, with plans underway to increase the number ...

Mirzapur, February 23, 2026: A 45-year-old jail warder posted at the district prison in Mirzapur died on Sunday following a brief illness, sparking allegations from his family that he was denied leave for medical treatment. Jail authorities, however, have rejected the claims. The deceased, identified as Anand Shukla, was originally a resident of Harn village in Khetasarai, Jaunpur district. He had been serving at the Mirzapur District Jail for the past six months. Health Deteriorated Suddenly According to his wife, Preeti Shukla, Anand had been unwell for the past three days and was experiencing tingling sensations in his legs. On Sunday evening around 7 pm, his condition reportedly worsened suddenly. He was initially treated by the prison doctor. As his condition failed to imp...

Agra, February 23, 2026: In a heartwarming incident that has captured public attention, a newlywed bride arrived at the Vikas Bhawan in Agra in her wedding attire to attend an Anganwadi recruitment interview—just hours after completing her marriage rituals. The unusual yet inspiring scene left onlookers surprised as the bride, Anisha, walked into the government office dressed in her bridal outfit to complete document verification for the post of Anganwadi Assistant under the Child Development Department. Call Came a Day Before the Wedding Anisha, a resident of Ladukheda village, had applied for the Anganwadi Assistant position before her wedding. On the day of her marriage, she received a phone call informing her to report for document verification at Vikas Bhawan in Sanjay Place ...

Etawah, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, the body of a young civil services aspirant was found bound in a sack on the DFC railway track in Etawah. Police have taken the body into custody and launched a manhunt for the killers. Victim Details The deceased has been identified as Manish Kumar (23), son of Rajveer Singh, a resident of Bandhara village, Bharathna police station area. Manish was preparing for civil services exams and used to travel 20 km daily from his village to attend coaching classes in Etawah. According to family members, Manish left for coaching on Wednesday but never reached the center nor returned home. Despite searching from the village to Etawah, no trace of him was found. It is believed that he was kidnapped, murdered, and his body dumped in a sack on th...

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has delivered a stern observation on a petition seeking police protection, emphasizing that taxpayers’ money cannot be used to create a privileged class. Hearing the petition filed by Vikas Chaudhary and others, a bench comprising Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice Sudhanshu Chauhan remarked that determining the nature of threat and the provision of security should be left entirely to the concerned authorities. The Court stated that there is no need for judicial intervention in such matters. Security Should Not Be a Status Symbol The bench noted that taking security from the state has increasingly become a symbol of status. The Court clarified that under Article 226, it cannot direct authorities to provide security to any individual. The asses...

Ghazipur: A tragic incident occurred at a private school in Ghazipur on Friday morning when an eighth-grade student collapsed during the school’s morning prayer assembly and later died. The student, identified as Aradhya Yadav, reportedly lost consciousness around 9 a.m. during the prayer session. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital by the school authorities, where doctors declared her dead after preliminary examination. Details of the Incident Aradhya, a resident of Padampur Ram Rai and granddaughter of Vishwanath Yadav, was the elder of two children. Her father works as a pharmacist in Badaun, while her mother, Vijayalakshmi, is a homemaker. She has a younger brother, Vivan, aged seven. School officials stated that Aradhya had a history of health issues and had p...