Uttar Pradesh

In a deeply emotional moment following the tragic death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta, his father met Munendra, the delivery boy who had risked his own life while attempting to rescue Yuvraj during the fatal incident in Noida’s Sector-150. Munendra visited the grieving family at their residence, where Yuvraj’s father expressed heartfelt gratitude for the young man’s courage and selfless effort. A video of the meeting has since surfaced, capturing the emotional exchange between the two. “My son could not be saved, but I will never forget your kindness,” Yuvraj’s father said, acknowledging Munendra’s brave attempt. He described the delivery boy’s actions as nothing short of those of a “guardian angel.” According to the family, although a rescue team was present at the scene, no effective...

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car got submerged in a basement in Noida’s Sector-150, has failed to submit its investigation report even ten days after the incident — despite Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing that the report be submitted within five working days. According to official sources, the SIT, headed by Additional Director General (ADG) Bhanu Bhaskar, is still in the process of finalising its findings. On Thursday, the committee held detailed deliberations in Meerut to complete the final report. Speaking to Navbharat Times, ADG Bhanu Bhaskar stated that the investigation has reached its final stage and efforts are being made to submit the report to the state government at the earliest...

A tragic incident came to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district, where a young man allegedly died by suicide after being burdened by mounting debt. Before taking the extreme step, the victim recorded three videos narrating his financial distress and helplessness. The incident occurred in the Civil Lines police station area on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Govind, a resident of Yadgarpur, who worked as a plumber. According to police officials, Govind was found hanging from the ceiling with a muffler tied around his neck. His brother, Gaurav, stated that he went to wake Govind in the morning but found him hanging in the room. Family members immediately rushed in and brought the body down, following which the police were informed. During the investigation, police r...

Banda, Uttar Pradesh:In a deeply disturbing case of alleged medical negligence, a five-year-old girl from Banda district has reportedly lost her leg following improper treatment at Rani Durgavati Medical College, triggering widespread concern and an official investigation. The victim, Manvi, daughter of Anil Kumar, a resident of Padai village, sustained a fracture after falling from the roof of her house on December 23, 2025. She was immediately taken to Rani Durgavati Medical College for treatment. The family has alleged that an orthopaedic doctor applied an excessively tight plaster on the child’s injured leg, which severely affected blood circulation. According to the family, due to restricted blood flow, the child’s condition gradually worsened and serious infection set in. Despi...

Basti, Uttar Pradesh:In a major crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, the Basti Police have unearthed a large-scale codeine syrup supply network and arrested its alleged mastermind, identified as Pankaj Kumar. According to police officials, the accused was operating the illegal trade under the name of a registered firm, Ganpati Pharma, which was being used as a front to distribute codeine-based cough syrup to several medical stores across the district. The arrest was made by the Sadar Kotwali Police following a tip-off. Pankaj Kumar was apprehended from Hadiya Chauraha, officials confirmed. During the investigation, police discovered that although Ganpati Pharma was officially registered, no such medical shop was functioning at the address mentioned in Rahmatganj locality. When t...

Raebareli, UP: A wave of joy and devotion swept through Dehli village in Raebareli district as stolen idols of Radha and Krishna were recovered and returned to the local temple. Villagers welcomed the idols with music, flower garlands, and chants of “Radhe-Radhe” and “Jai Shri Krishna.” The idols, made of an alloy of brass and bronze, had been stolen on the night of 23 January from the village temple in the Shivgarh police jurisdiction. The next morning, the temple priest, Ganga Prasad, discovered the broken lock and empty sanctum, leaving the villagers shocked and saddened. The theft had struck a deep emotional chord in the community. Following a formal complaint, the Shivgarh police registered a case and launched an investigation. Villagers also began searching for the idols indepe...

Shahjahanpur, UP: In a shocking incident from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a husband was brutally murdered, allegedly by his wife in collusion with her nephew. The case, which also involves a long-standing extramarital affair, has left the local community stunned. The victim, 30-year-old Balram, lived with his wife and four children in Bhatpura Chandu. On Thursday morning, Balram’s brother visited the house to check on him before work. Balram’s wife came out in tears. When his brother entered the home, he found Balram lying on a charpai (cot) with his throat slashed. The brother immediately accused the wife of orchestrating the murder. History of Elopements and AffairAccording to family members, Balram’s wife had been involved in a relationship with her husband’s nephew for nearly tw...

Amroha, UP: A heart-wrenching incident from Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, has left a family and the local community in shock. A woman succumbed to a prolonged illness, and just 10 minutes later, her husband also passed away. The couple was cremated together, marking a tragic end to their lives. The deceased have been identified as 60-year-old Sapna and her 65-year-old husband Neetu. Sapna had been battling health issues for some time. On Wednesday morning, she passed away, and the news was immediately conveyed to her husband, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Meerut. Overcome with grief, Neetu reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack and died just 10 minutes after his wife. Family members took both bodies to the crematorium, where they were cremated together. Th...

The weather in Uttar Pradesh is set to improve tomorrow, 30 January 2026, as the effects of the recent Western Disturbance come to an end. The Meteorological Department has forecast sunny and dry conditions across most districts of the state for the next four days. Northern & Eastern UP to See Fog With the Western Disturbance dissipating, central and western districts experienced moderate rainfall over the past few days. Tomorrow, minimum temperatures are expected to drop to 3–5°C, particularly in the northern and eastern regions, including the Terai belt, where fog formation is likely. Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad to Enjoy Sunshine In urban centers like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad, sunny spells are expected, though intermittent cloud cover may appear. Winds will blow at mod...