Uttar Pradesh

Raebareli: The Sanatan Yatra in Shivgarh, Raebareli, has sparked controversy after participants allegedly displayed illegal weapons and delivered inflammatory speeches. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Allegations of Incitement and Illegal Weapon DisplayMadhav Singh reports that the Yatra, which began in Kumbi village under Shivgarh police jurisdiction, ended with a program behind Career Plus School in Shivgarh town, attended by a large gathering. During the event, speakers allegedly delivered provocative speeches, and some participants were seen waving swords openly. A video of a female speaker has gone viral on social media, in which she is accused of making objectionable remarks, including instructing police to leave within 15 minutes and urging the...

Muzaffarnagar: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, the Muzaffarnagar Police have seized illegal assets worth nearly ₹4 crore belonging to two brothers involved in the narcotics trade. The operation was carried out with drums, public announcements, and community awareness, sending a strong message that crime does not pay. Seizure of Traffickers’ AssetsAccording to police, Lokendra and Yogendra, residents of Mandwara village in Budhana Kotwali area, have been long active in the drug trade. On 9 September last year, Mirapur police arrested the brothers with a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics. Investigation revealed that the duo had amassed significant illegal wealth through their operations. Acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act and following court orders, the p...

Noida: Controversy has erupted over the FIR in the Yuvraj Mehta death case, as officials of the Noida Authority were not named as accused. Significantly, Yuvraj’s father, Rajkumar Mehta, had filed the first complaint against the Authority the day after the incident, yet no case was registered against the officials. The incident occurred on the night of 16 January, when Yuvraj tragically drowned. On 17 January, Rajkumar Mehta submitted a complaint at the Knowledge Park police station, a copy of which is with Navbharat Times. In his complaint, he stated that Yuvraj had fallen into 70 feet of water along with his car near ATS Le Grand, resulting in his death. The complaint also noted that residents of Sector-150 had previously requested the Noida Authority to install barricades and reflect...

Saurabh Rai, Mau: Controversy has erupted over the resignation of Prashant Singh, Deputy Commissioner of GST in Uttar Pradesh. While Singh had initially cited allegations against CM Yogi Adityanath as the reason for stepping down, a new statement from his brother has added a fresh dimension to the matter, claiming that fear of recovery prompted the resignation. Prashant Singh, 48, a resident of Sarwan village in Sarayalkhansi police station area of Mau district, is posted as Deputy Commissioner in the GST department in Ayodhya. His resignation on Tuesday afternoon sent shockwaves across the department. Singh had stated that continuous remarks by Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand about the state’s chief minister had hurt him deeply, prompting him to resign. During his resignation, ...

Ghaziabad: Homebuyers in Ghaziabad have reason to rejoice as the Siddharth Vihar project is set for rapid development, modeled on the successful New Indirapuram layout. The housing scheme is expected to begin plot allocations soon, with a total of 170 plots being planned. Modern Infrastructure and ConnectivityAccording to officials from the Housing Development Authority, Siddharth Vihar will witness simultaneous launches of group housing projects, residential and commercial plots, along with a 4-lane bridge near Hindon Barrage for direct connectivity. One lane of the bridge will be linked to an elevated road, ensuring smooth traffic movement for residents and visitors. Several projects have already received approvals from the headquarters, while some are awaiting final clearance. Plo...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal colonies and unauthorized constructions, in line with the Yogi government’s stringent policies against illegal land development in Uttar Pradesh. Residents have been warned not to purchase plots in colonies that lack GDA approval. Bulldozer Action in MuradnagarA joint team of GDA officials and police carried out demolition operations on two illegally established colonies in Muradnagar. The enforcement Zone-2 team acted in the villages of Sarna and Jalalpur-Raghunathpur. The first demolition targeted a colony spanning approximately 20,000 square meters (20 bighas), while the second operation focused on an illegal development of around 5,000 square meters (5 bighas) in Chatarpal...

Kanpur: Former City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri, who recently announced his resignation during the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj over the controversial Shankaracharya dispute, has drawn attention for a family legacy of principled decisions. Agnihotri stated that he was deeply distressed by the handling of the event by police and administration, particularly their treatment of Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s disciples, prompting him to step down from his post. A Family Tradition of Upholding DignityInterestingly, Alankar’s mother, Geeta Agnihotri, also resigned from her long-standing job as a cashier at Bank of Badoda to protect her self-respect. According to family members, when a bank manager attempted to assign her work in a manner she considered demeaning, she refused to compromise on h...

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident has come to light from Bair village in the Gharaunda Tehsil of Hapur district, where a mother and her son were allegedly forced to walk through the village with folded hands following a religious dispute. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has triggered tension in the village. Police have registered a case against five individuals and launched an investigation. Background of the IncidentAccording to reports, a young man from Shahpur Chaudhary village allegedly made offensive remarks about religion on social media and in public spaces. Outraged by his comments, members of another community reportedly raised objections during an event marking the third anniversary of the Ram Temple idol consecration. A dispute o...