Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: Amid a steady rise in land dispute cases in Ghaziabad, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar has taken a proactive step to guide the public on the correct legal procedures for faster resolution. In a video message that has gone viral on social media, the DM clearly explained the relevant provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, urging people to file cases under the appropriate sections to avoid unnecessary delays. Addressing the large number of land-related complaints received during Janata Darshan programmes, the DM said that most delays occur because applications are not filed under the correct legal provisions. He emphasised that proper filing ensures timely hearings and effective justice at the tehsil level itself. Correct Sections for Land-Related Cases DM...

Noida: Even a week after the tragic death of young software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida’s Sector-150 Sports City area, several critical questions remain unanswered. While the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing alleged lapses in the crucial first two hours after the incident, fresh details have emerged regarding a long-standing land dispute linked to the Sports City project, further complicating the investigation. Police inquiries have revealed that the disputed land where the incident occurred was originally purchased in 2014 from the Greater Noida Authority by Lotus Green Construction Private Limited. In 2020, the land was sold to MZ Wiztown, but Lotus Green Construction continues to hold a significant stake in the property. Investigators say the presence of multiple stakeh...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad police conducted a raid at flats 601 and 612 in Xavier Street Market following reports of illegal activities. The operation led to the arrest of one man and seven women involved in obscene video call operations. Authorities also seized laptops, desktops, and other incriminating electronic equipment. Raid and ArrestsAccording to ACP Wave City Priyashree Pal, police received information about illegal activities in a residential area of Xavier Street Market. During the raid at flat 612, several women and young girls were found engaging in nude video calls with customers via a website. These acts were live-streamed for clients who paid for the services. The man running the operation was also arrested along with all participants present. Seizure of Equi...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is currently underway in Uttar Pradesh. During this process, claims and objections on the draft voter list are being addressed, and voters have been given certain concessions to make participation easier. The Election Commission has announced that voters who are unable to personally appear before officials due to work or other commitments can now authorize someone else to represent them. Voters need to submit a written authorization, signed or marked with a thumb impression, allowing their representative to present their case to the Election Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant ERO (AERO). CEO’s StatementNavdeep Rinwa, Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, explained that notices have been issued to ...

Bareilly, UP: A shocking case has emerged from Bareilly, where a young event manager from Baradari was kidnapped and murdered. The victim’s body was found buried near a canal, and the investigation revealed a chilling premeditated crime. Incident Details:The victim, 30-year-old Pooja Rana, who managed events in the city, went missing on 12 January around 2 PM after leaving home on her scooter. Initially, her family assumed she had gone for a work assignment, but when she did not return the next day, her brother Manoj Rana filed a missing person complaint at Baradari Police Station. Police investigation, aided by CCTV footage, revealed that Pooja had been picked up by a car, later identified as belonging to Vimal, a resident of Badepura, Hafizganj. Under intense questioning, Vimal con...

Greater Noida, January 24, 2026: In a tragic incident, a B.Tech student, Udit Soni, allegedly took his own life by jumping from the fourth floor of his hostel in the Knowledge Park area on Friday night around 11:30 PM. Sources reported that Udit, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, was reprimanded by the hostel authorities for entering the premises intoxicated. The authorities also sent a video of the incident to his father, which led to further distress. Feeling hurt after being scolded by his father and being threatened with withdrawal from the college, Udit allegedly jumped from the hostel floor. Udit Soni, a second-year B.Tech student, was a native of Bhognipur, Jhansi. He had reportedly consumed alcohol along with his friends, Chetan and Kuldeep, before returning ...

Agra: In a chilling incident of gang violence, a young man was shot dead in Agra’s Trans Yamuna Colony after a liquor party at a home-stay. Raj Chauhan, who had recently been released from jail, was shot four times in the chest. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by the police, he could not be saved. Raj Chauhan, originally from Bedaai village in Hathras, lived on rent in Trans Yamuna Colony. Known for his flamboyant and aggressive demeanor, Chauhan had been released on bail on December 2. He was engaged in an ongoing power struggle with a rival gang. The Fatal IncidentOn Friday, Raj Chauhan was celebrating with friends on the fourth floor of SN Homestay on Jalesar Road. Around 10 PM, about half a dozen men from a rival gang arrived at his room, sparking a confrontation. Durin...

Lucknow, January 24:Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has entered the ongoing controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, taking a strong stance against the BJP. The dispute, which erupted during the Makar Mela in Prayagraj, has escalated after a confrontation between the Shankaracharya and his followers during the Mauni Amavasya bathing festival. Shivpal’s Statement Addressing the media, Shivpal Yadav criticized the BJP for allegedly misleading people in the name of Sanatan Dharma. He questioned how party leaders could claim to uphold Hindu traditions while allegedly disrespecting revered figures like Swami Avimukteshwaranand. “The BJP speaks in the name of Sanatan Dharma, but this is misleading. In Prayagraj, the real mela and bathing rites began...