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Popular YouTuber-Teacher Naveen Sharma Set to Join Samajwadi Party, May Contest from Bulandshahr
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Popular YouTuber-Teacher Naveen Sharma Set to Join Samajwadi Party, May Contest from Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh: As the assembly election buzz intensifies in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is actively expanding its fold. In a major political development, popular YouTuber and educator Naveen Sharma is reportedly set to join the party on February 22, 2026. Sources suggest he may contest the elections from the Sikandrabad Assembly constituency in Bulandshahr. Naveen Sharma: From Education to Politics Naveen Sharma has earned widespread recognition for his educational content on YouTube. Associated with the channel ‘Rojgar with Ankit’ (RWA), he has become a household name among students preparing for competitive exams. The channel boasts approximately 18 million subscribers, making it one of India’s leading educational platforms. Sharma’s entry into politics ...
Bride Runs Away Before Seven Vows, Groom Leaves in Disappointment
State, Uttar Pradesh

Bride Runs Away Before Seven Vows, Groom Leaves in Disappointment

Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking turn of events in Hamirpur district, the bride ran away from her home just before the wedding ceremony, leaving the groom and both families stunned. The incident took place after the mehndi ceremony, when preparations for the grand wedding were underway. The bride’s sudden disappearance created panic among her relatives, and the groom’s family was equally taken aback. Both sides approached the Sumerpur Police Chowki on Friday, lodging allegations against each other. However, after the return of dowry-related exchanges, both families reached an amicable settlement, and the groom left the police station disappointed. Details of the IncidentThe wedding was planned in a village under Sumerpur police jurisdiction, with the baraat scheduled to arrive ...
Badaun Man Commits Suicide During Sister-in-Law’s Wedding; Police Investigating
State, Uttar Pradesh

Badaun Man Commits Suicide During Sister-in-Law’s Wedding; Police Investigating

Badaun, UP: A tragic incident overshadowed the wedding festivities in Badaun when a man, Akash (28), committed suicide during his sister-in-law’s wedding. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in a forested area near the village of Utarna, under Moosajhag Police Station. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the suicide. Incident DetailsAkash, a resident of Jaitipur village, Shahjahanpur, had arrived at his in-laws’ home in Badaun several days prior, along with his family and children, to attend the wedding of his sister-in-law, Neeraj, daughter of Kunwarpal. On the night of 20 February, during the Jaimala ceremony, Akash was reportedly seen consuming alcohol. Shortly afterward, he went missing, prompting family members to search for him. A local passe...
Action Initiated in Kushinagar After Board Exam Halt for 700 Students; Clerk Booked
State, Uttar Pradesh

Action Initiated in Kushinagar After Board Exam Halt for 700 Students; Clerk Booked

Kushinagar, UP: Authorities have initiated action following the suspension of board examinations for 700 students of Goswami Tulsidas Inter College in Kushinagar. A case has been registered against clerk Gyan Prakash Pathak under serious sections, and an investigation is underway. Allegations and IrregularitiesApproximately 700 students from the correspondence program at the college in Padrauna Nagar had applied for the board exams. Preliminary investigation revealed serious procedural lapses: certificates were signed by clerk Gyan Prakash Pathak instead of the designated nodal officer, violating exam regulations. As a result, the students’ exam forms were canceled due to non-payment of exam fees, leaving them unable to appear for exams and effectively wasting an academic year. Paren...
Moradabad Couple Marries Across Religious Lines During Ramadan, Bride Seeks Police Protection
State, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad Couple Marries Across Religious Lines During Ramadan, Bride Seeks Police Protection

Moradabad, UP: A unique interfaith marriage in Moradabad has captured widespread attention. Muntareen, a Muslim woman, observed her fast during Ramadan and married her long-time Hindu boyfriend, Ajay, following Hindu wedding rituals. She broke her fast by drinking Ganga water immediately after the wedding. Marriage and Police InvolvementThe couple, hailing from Sunai village under Billari Police Station, had been in a relationship for several years. Muntareen’s family opposed the union because Ajay is Hindu. On Friday, she left home during the fast and performed seven pheras with Ajay at a temple. After the wedding, Muntareen, now going by the name Muskan, appeared before SSP Satpal Antil, requesting protection, citing threats from her family. The SSP instructed the local police to inve...
Ghazipur Man Appears on Cot in Court, Sent to Jail Despite Health Claims
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghazipur Man Appears on Cot in Court, Sent to Jail Despite Health Claims

Ghazipur, UP: In a bizarre incident at the ACJM Court in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, a 70-year-old accused appeared for his hearing while lying on a cot, claiming to be paralyzed and unwell. Despite his condition, the court ordered him to serve a three-month jail sentence. Case BackgroundThe case is related to a bounced cheque. Ramdarsh Yadav, the accused, had borrowed ₹9 lakh from Ajit Ram for business purposes. To repay the loan, Yadav issued a cheque, which bounced. When he failed to repay the loan, the complainant filed a case in court. Earlier, the ACJM Court had sentenced Yadav to three months in jail along with an order to repay the loan with interest. Yadav challenged the ruling in the High Court, which instructed him to surrender in the lower court. Drama in CourtOn his sche...
Groom Runs Away with Dancer at Sister’s Wedding in Aligarh, Family and Police on Alert
State, Uttar Pradesh

Groom Runs Away with Dancer at Sister’s Wedding in Aligarh, Family and Police on Alert

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre incident has emerged from Aligarh district, where a groom reportedly ran away with a dancer who had been invited to perform at his sister’s wedding. Both the family and police are now searching for the couple. Incident Details According to reports, Bilal, son of Sadiq Ali from Sarai Intazam, Aligarh, got married on 3 December 2025. Two days later, on 5 December, his sister’s wedding took place. A dancer named Sony was invited to perform at the celebration. After her performance ended around midnight, Bilal went to drop her home. During the journey, a friendship developed between Bilal and Sony, which soon turned into a romantic relationship. The two exchanged phone numbers and, a few days later, absconded together. CCTV footage has now surfaced sh...
Gorakhpur: 8-Year-Old Girl Brutally Assaulted at Wedding, Perpetrator Arrested
State, Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur: 8-Year-Old Girl Brutally Assaulted at Wedding, Perpetrator Arrested

Gorakhpur: A horrifying incident of child abuse has come to light in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. An eight-year-old girl attending a wedding with her grandmother was brutally assaulted by a 22-year-old man, leaving her bleeding before he fled the scene. The victim was immediately hospitalized, and the accused has been arrested following a police complaint. Incident Details The incident took place on Friday night in the Pipraich police station area. The girl, accompanied by her grandmother, was attending a wedding ceremony when she suddenly went missing around 11:00 PM. After failing to locate her nearby, family members and relatives searched the area and found the girl lying injured near a bush about 200 meters from the venue. She was rushed to the local Community Health Center (CHC)...
Yogi Adityanath Reads Dinkar’s Lines in UP Assembly, Criticizes Caste-Based Politics
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Adityanath Reads Dinkar’s Lines in UP Assembly, Criticizes Caste-Based Politics

Lucknow: On the final day of the 2026 budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a strong critique of caste-based politics, invoking lines from the revered national poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. His remarks, widely discussed in political circles, were seen as a pointed message to the opposition. CM’s Message on Governance Addressing the Assembly, CM Yogi emphasized the BJP government’s commitment to ensuring that the benefits of state schemes reach every citizen, regardless of caste. He said, “We have never viewed society through the lens of caste. You may think in terms of caste, but our government believes that every citizen has the right to access government services. Equality before the law and equitable benefits from state schemes are th...
Chitrakoot JE Rambhawan Case: Children Tell CBI ‘Uncle is Very Dirty’; Shocking Crimes Stun Investigators
State, Uttar Pradesh

Chitrakoot JE Rambhawan Case: Children Tell CBI ‘Uncle is Very Dirty’; Shocking Crimes Stun Investigators

Anil Singh, Banda, UP: Justice has finally caught up with JE Rambhawan, an irrigation department official from Banda, Uttar Pradesh, who was found guilty of sexually exploiting minors over the last decade. When presented before the CBI in 2020 for investigation, children immediately recognized him and accused him of horrifying acts, saying, “This uncle is very dirty.” Testimonies from 25 out of 34 children ultimately led to a death sentence for Rambhawan and his wife, Durgavati. The Crime The scandal first came to light in November 2020 when the CBI arrested JE Rambhawan and his wife. A First Information Report (FIR) had been lodged on 31 October 2020 in New Delhi, based on credible information regarding sexual exploitation of children in Banda, Chitrakoot, and surrounding areas. Ram...