Uttar Pradesh

In a shocking case of alleged fraud in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman has accused parties of attempting to seize her deceased son’s property using forged documents. The case has been taken seriously by the authorities, and a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Kotwali Nagar under multiple sections, following the orders of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). According to the complaint, Rukmani Devi, a resident of Mangapur Sarkouda in the Kudarwar police station area, is the sole legal heir of her late son Anil Singh, who inherited his father’s ancestral property after the death of Surya Baksh Singh around 35 years ago. Anil Singh, who was married to Shashi Singh from Indore, had divorced her around 26 years ago and had no children. Allegedly, after the divorce, S...

In a significant move for the state’s education workforce, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a proposal allowing teachers and education staff to avail cashless medical treatment at private hospitals. The decision, finalized in the cabinet meeting on Thursday, covers around 1.5 million teachers, education staff, and their families under both the Basic and Secondary Education Councils. The initiative, modeled on the Ayushman Bharat scheme, will see the government spend approximately ₹448 crore to provide this benefit. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced the scheme on Teacher’s Day 2025. Who Will Benefit Under the Secondary Education Council, grant-aided and self-financed school teachers, vocational subject experts, contract teachers, and their dependents will be cov...

The long-awaited expansion of the Hindon Airport terminal has officially commenced, marking a significant step toward strengthening aviation infrastructure and improving passenger amenities in the National Capital Region. The project, being executed at an estimated cost of ₹8.5 crore, aims to enhance security arrangements at the main entry gate while significantly upgrading facilities for travelers. The expansion work is scheduled to be completed within eight months. According to Dr. Chilka Mahesh, Director of the Hindon Airport Authority, the terminal expansion will be carried out in two phases. In the first phase, the terminal building will be extended nine metres forward from the main entry gate, increasing the airport’s total built-up area by approximately 800 square metres. T...

A major legal development has emerged in the Sambhal violence case linked to the survey of the disputed structure — Shahi Jama Masjid, also referred to as Harihar Temple — as senior police officer ASP Anuj Chaudhary has approached the Allahabad High Court, challenging the order passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) directing registration of an FIR against police personnel. The violence occurred on November 24, 2024, when a court-mandated survey was being conducted at the disputed religious site. During the operation, a massive crowd gathered, and the situation soon spiraled out of control. Incidents of stone pelting, arson, and firing were reported, plunging the area into chaos. The clashes resulted in the death of four persons, while 29 police personnel sustained injuries. F...

A dramatic situation unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district when a newlywed bride attempted to flee immediately after her wedding, refusing to accompany the groom to his home. The incident triggered panic among both families and eventually led to police intervention. According to available information, the marriage was arranged through a middleman between a young man from Mathura and a woman residing in Bihar. The wedding ceremony was solemnized on Tuesday at the Kali Temple in the Chakita area of Chandauli. Following the wedding rituals, the groom and his family took the bride to Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Junction, where they were scheduled to board a train for Mathura. However, near the VIP Gate of the railway station, the bride suddenly attempted to run away, creating chao...

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked society and exposed the dark side of collapsing family values, a 67-year-old woman in Kanpur was allegedly brutally assaulted by her own son and daughter-in-law, leaving her with four broken teeth and three fractured ribs. The victim, Meera Trivedi, a resident of Bahlol Mandhna village under Bithoor police station limits, was admitted in critical condition to the ICU of Hallet Hospital, where timely medical treatment saved her life. According to the elderly woman, the very son whom she carried for nine months and raised with care has now become the source of unbearable cruelty in her old age. She alleged that her son Navneet and his wife repeatedly assaulted her and forced her out of her own home. Meera Trivedi stated that she had app...

Ayodhya:A major security lapse has been reported at the Ayodhya District Jail, where two inmates escaped after breaking out of a solitary confinement barrack, triggering panic among jail authorities and the district administration. The absconding prisoners have been identified as Golu Agrahari, a resident of Amethi, and Sher Ali, a native of Sultanpur. According to officials, both inmates managed to break the walls of the isolation barrack and later scaled the boundary wall to flee the prison premises. Among the escapees, one was lodged in jail in connection with an attempt-to-murder case, while the other was facing charges of rape. The incident came to light during routine checks, following which an extensive search operation was launched. Police teams have been deployed across n...

Mathura:Renowned spiritual storyteller Aniruddhacharya Maharaj of Vrindavan has once again come into the spotlight following remarks made during a religious discourse in connection with the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. While addressing devotees, Aniruddhacharya emphasized the importance of professional responsibility, stating that the lives of passengers rest entirely in the hands of a pilot. “A pilot carries the responsibility of everyone on board. If you are a pilot, you must perform your duty honestly. Do the work assigned to you — that itself is your true devotion,” he said during the discourse. His comments quickly drew attention on social media, with many users questioning the timing and sensitivity of the statem...

Greater Noida:In a major crackdown on illegal construction, the Greater Noida Authority, in coordination with the police, carried out a large-scale demolition drive in the Haibatpur area on Wednesday. Approximately 6,000 square meters of unauthorized construction in the Hindon floodplain zone were razed using bulldozers. The action was jointly conducted by the Project Department and Land Records Department of the Authority. Officials revealed that illegal colonizers were attempting to develop an unauthorized residential colony by plotting the land without obtaining mandatory approvals. ACEO Sumit Yadav stated that the demolition was carried out in compliance with directions issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to prevent encroachment in the Hindon river floodplain area. He war...

Banda: In a horrifying case that shook the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh, a father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling his minor daughter and burying her body behind the house. The verdict comes nearly three and a half years after the crime. Along with the life term, the court also imposed a fine of ₹15,000 on the convict. The Special Judge under the POCSO Act, Banda, convicted the father, Deshraj, based on strong evidence and witness testimonies presented by the prosecution. The case dates back to April 2022, when the young girl from village Pousra in the Naraini police jurisdiction went missing. A vigilant neighbor informed the police that the girl had been missing for two days. Subsequent investigation revealed a shocking truth: the murder was committed by her...