Uttar Pradesh

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...

A surprising incident from Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh has left an entire village stunned after a newly married bride gave birth to a baby girl within just six hours of her wedding. The incident took place in a village under the Azimnagar police station area, where a young couple, reportedly in a long-standing relationship, got married with the consent of both families on Saturday. Following the wedding ceremony, the bride arrived at her in-laws’ home late in the evening. According to family members, around midnight, the bride began experiencing severe abdominal pain. Initially, the family assumed the discomfort was due to exhaustion after the wedding rituals. However, as her condition worsened, a female doctor was called to the house. After examination, the doctor informed t...

In a significant development in the Noida BTech student suicide case, police have arrested two hostel wardens following allegations of physical assault and harassment by the hostel management. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests in the area. The deceased student, Udit Soni, a native of Mauranipur in Jhansi district, was pursuing a BTech degree at Galgotias University and was residing at EZ Hostel in Knowledge Park, Noida. According to the complaint filed by his father, Vijay Soni, Udit was allegedly assaulted by hostel staff on Friday night. As per the allegations, Udit returned to the hostel around 10:00 PM along with two of his friends. The hostel management accused them of late entry and consuming alcohol, imposed a fine of ₹10,000, and allegedly subjected Udi...

Ayodhya: Security has been significantly tightened across Ayodhya district on the occasion of Republic Day, with authorities placing the holy city on high alert amid an unprecedented influx of devotees visiting the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Intensive checking is being carried out at all major entry points, and security agencies are maintaining close surveillance to prevent any untoward incident. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Gaurav Grover said that vehicles arriving from outside the district are undergoing thorough inspections, while luggage carried by pilgrims and travellers is being meticulously checked. As part of heightened vigilance, police are also verifying the credentials of street vendors, roadside shopkeepers and cart owners, including Aadhaar-based identity checks. Heav...

Lucknow/Varanasi: The spirit of Republic Day 2026 shone brightly across Uttar Pradesh as the state’s sons and daughters received some of the country’s highest civilian and gallantry honours. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an officer of the Indian Air Force and India’s second astronaut, has been awarded the Ashok Chakra, the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award. Meanwhile, legendary violinist Professor N. Rajam of Varanasi has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan for her outstanding contribution to Indian classical music. The announcements were made on the eve of Republic Day, and the awards were formally presented during the national समारोह on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu also approved gallantry awards for 70 personnel of the Armed Forces and announced 982 pol...