Uttar Pradesh

Baghpat, January 27, 2026: Republic Day celebrations in Baghpat witnessed a unique and vibrant display of patriotism at the Binoli Police Station. Uniformed police personnel swayed to patriotic songs, combining discipline with festivity in a spirited tribute to the nation. Flag Hoisting Followed by Music and DanceThe celebrations began with a solemn flag hoisting ceremony, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Sweets were distributed among the staff, after which the officers and constables, including female police personnel and Home Guards, enthusiastically danced to patriotic tunes, adding an energetic flair to the national festival. A Display of Dedication and UnityRepublic Day evoked the spirit of dedication and commitment among the police staff. From the Inspector to th...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to implement a comprehensive plan to relieve chronic traffic congestion in the city. A survey of nine major junctions has been commissioned, and work on the master plan will commence once the study is complete. The city’s uncontrolled traffic flow and frequent gridlocks prompted GDA to adopt a scientific approach, assigning the task to Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC), a professional organization specializing in traffic management. Earlier, GDA had been preparing estimates and designs for junction improvements internally, but following directives from the Divisional Commissioner, an expert survey is now underway to identify root causes and propose long-term solutions. Scientific Approach to Traffic SolutionsI...

Ghaziabad: Renowned poet Kumar Vishwas has joined the chorus of opposition against the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recently implemented regulations, which came into effect on January 15, 2026. Sharing a poem by Ramesh Ranjan on social media, Vishwas voiced his concerns about what he perceives as discrimination against upper-caste individuals under the new rules. In his post, Vishwas quoted Ranjan’s lines: “Whether you take a sesame seed or a mountain, a mustard seed or a giant rock, I am an unfortunate ‘Savarna’—uproot me if you must.” Through this expression, he called on the government to reconsider and withdraw the UGC’s new regulations. What the Law EntailsThe UGC’s updated regulation aims to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. It allows OBC...

Vrindavan, Mathura: A rare and spiritually enriching moment unfolded in the sacred land of Braj, Vrindavan, as Mahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj of Jateri Dham met the renowned saint, Pujya Premanand Maharaj. The meeting was not merely formal; it became an immersive satsang filled with devotional discourse and rasik exchange that lasted for hours. Mahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj visited Vrindavan to seek the blessings of Premanand Maharaj and to extend an invitation for the grand religious ceremonies scheduled at Jateri Dham. The saints engaged in deep discussions on the Braj bhakti tradition, the nuances of nikunj ras, and the sacred secretive lilas of the region. Grand Bhagavat Katha at Jateri DhamMahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj shared that from February 7 to February 14, th...

Ghaziabad, Indirapuram: Once a thriving residential and commercial hub, Indirapuram in Ghaziabad has now become synonymous with open drains, heaps of construction debris, and dug-up roads, causing daily hardships for its residents. Residents say the ongoing development work, though necessary, is being carried out with alarming negligence, compromising public safety. In several areas, including Abhay Khand, Nyay Khand-1, Shaheed Captain Manoj Pandey Road, Ahinsa Khand, Divyansh Pratham, and Saya Zenith Society, sewer line and drain construction work has left roads hazardous. Despite months of work, no barricades, reflective tapes, warning boards, or temporary barriers have been installed, making night-time travel extremely risky. Fast-Paced Work, Neglected SafetyLocal residents admit ...

Lucknow: Popular folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has expressed her support for the newly introduced UGC law, emphasizing that caste-based discrimination and bias are longstanding social ailments that need urgent redress. The new law, linked to the general category, has sparked widespread protests across Uttar Pradesh, including demonstrations by upper-caste groups in several districts and the resignation of PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri from the post of District Magistrate in Bareilly. Amidst this controversy, Rathore took to social media to appeal to the public to prioritize national interest over caste and community loyalties. In a 2.5-minute video posted on her social media handle, Rathore said,"Just as a thief would oppose laws against theft and an oppressor would oppose laws agai...

In a controversial incident during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, the name of the mother of Vivek Upadhyay, the district president of the Congress party, was removed without prior notice, verification, or consent. The incident has sparked serious questions about the functioning of the local administration and has triggered a political dispute. Congress Leader Raises Serious Allegations Vivek Upadhyay, a resident of Badhanau village in Sasni Tehsil, Sikohabad area, alleged that his mother’s name was arbitrarily removed from the voter list. He described this as a major attack on India’s democratic process. Upadhyay further questioned, “If a prominent political leader’s family member cannot be safeguarded in the SIR process, what about ...

Former Minister and People’s Party National President Swami Prasad Maurya has come out in support of the controversial UGC Act 2026, which aims to promote equality in higher education institutions across India. The legislation, formally titled “Regulations to Promote Equality in Higher Education Institutions, 2026,” directs universities and colleges to set up Equality Cells to ensure fair opportunities for all faculty, non-teaching staff, and students. While upper-caste groups have been protesting the Act, Maurya defended it, emphasizing the need to protect SC, ST, and OBC rights. In a social media post, he stated that the original purpose of the UGC was to ensure educational equality and social justice, but today, systematic discrimination is occurring against reserved categories. He h...

In a shocking incident highlighting serious security concerns, a 35-year-old woman was shot at close range while riding a motorcycle with her husband in Loni area of Ghaziabad, barely 50 metres from the Lalbagh police outpost. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Lalbagh Colony, when the victim, identified as Sanjana Devi, was returning home from a local vegetable market with her husband Harishankar, a private company employee working in Delhi. According to the husband, after crossing the police outpost and moving a short distance ahead, an unidentified assailant fired at Sanjana from behind. The bullet struck her in the back, causing her to lose balance and fall from the motorcycle. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, from where she was later referred to Guru Tegh Bahadur (GT...

A tragic accident claimed the lives of two young cousins after an overloaded tractor-trolley carrying straw overturned into a drain on the Modinagar–Hapur road near Nahli village in Ghaziabad district. The victims remained trapped under a heap of straw for nearly three hours, leading to their deaths, police officials said. The deceased have been identified as Hashim (20) and Aqib (22), residents of Baghpat district. The two cousins were travelling atop the straw-loaded trolley on Sunday night while delivering fodder to a relative’s house in Nahli village. The tractor was being driven by Ubaid, accompanied by his helper Irfan. According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred around 1:00 AM when the trolley, heavily overloaded and moving along a badly damaged stretch of r...