Sunday, June 21

Uttar Pradesh

Jalaun: Man Falls on Railway Track Before Oncoming Train, RPF Constable Saves Life in Just 8 Seconds
State, Uttar Pradesh

Jalaun: Man Falls on Railway Track Before Oncoming Train, RPF Constable Saves Life in Just 8 Seconds

Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh): A dramatic and life-saving act by a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable at Orai Railway Station in Jalaun district has won widespread praise. In a heart-stopping incident caught on CCTV, an alert RPF jawan rescued a passenger who had fallen onto the railway track just seconds before a speeding train passed through. The incident occurred when a passenger, later identified as Bhagwan Das, a resident of Ikhlas Pura locality in Orai, was crossing the railway track in haste. He was traveling with his wife to Delhi to visit relatives. At the same time, a goods train was approaching the station at full speed after receiving a green signal. Quick Thinking Prevents Tragedy As Bhagwan Das attempted to cross the track, he lost balance and fell. Within moments, RP...
Mirzapur Gym Trainer Arrested After Police Encounter; Accused of Blackmailing Two Women with Private Videos
State, Uttar Pradesh

Mirzapur Gym Trainer Arrested After Police Encounter; Accused of Blackmailing Two Women with Private Videos

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: A tense police encounter took place in Barkachha area of Dehat Kotwali, Mirzapur, resulting in the arrest of gym trainer and owner Farid. During the encounter, Farid was shot in the leg. Police recovered two illegal firearms from the scene. Background of the CaseThe case was initiated following complaints from two young women who alleged that Farid had gained their trust under the pretense of friendship and romance, secretly recorded private videos, and then blackmailed them. Further investigation revealed that the trainer was allegedly part of a larger organized network. In connection with this case, Mohammad Sheikh Ali Alam, Faizal Khan, Zaheer, and Sadab have already been arrested, and five gyms, including KGN and B-Fit, have been sealed. Details of the En...
Two Years of Ram Lalla’s Arrival at Ayodhya Ram Temple: How the City Has Transformed
State, Uttar Pradesh

Two Years of Ram Lalla’s Arrival at Ayodhya Ram Temple: How the City Has Transformed

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Today marks the second anniversary of the installation of Lord Ram (Ram Lalla) at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Over the past two years, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation, blending historical significance with modern development, as efforts continue to enhance the sanctity and grandeur of Lord Ram’s birthplace. A Historic MilestoneThe date of January 22, 2024, is etched in the temple’s history. After nearly five centuries of anticipation, decades of struggle, and the sacrifice of hundreds, the Ram Temple was finally established. Following years of political, cultural, and religious mobilization under the slogan “Mandir Wahi Banayenge,” the Supreme Court of India, on November 9, 2019, resolved the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in fa...
“Atul Pradhan Is Like My Younger Brother, He Must Have Brought the Meat”: Sangeet Som Responds Amid Beef Factory Controversy
State, Uttar Pradesh

“Atul Pradhan Is Like My Younger Brother, He Must Have Brought the Meat”: Sangeet Som Responds Amid Beef Factory Controversy

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A political spat has erupted between Samajwadi Party MLA Atul Pradhan and former BJP MLA Sangeet Som from the Sardhana assembly constituency in Meerut. The controversy escalated after Pradhan accused Som of hypocrisy regarding beef and meat businesses. Atul Pradhan’s AllegationsA viral video of Atul Pradhan shows him accusing Sangeet Som of double standards. Pradhan claims that while Som criticizes Muslim players like Bangladesh’s cricketer in the Kolkata Knight Riders team and labels Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as a “traitor,” he allegedly conducts beef-related business with Muslim associates, including Moin Quraishi. Pradhan also alleged that the government has spent ₹66 crore over 11 years on Som’s security, provided by both the state and central governments....
Moradabad Lovers’ Honor Killing: Inside Story of the Tragic Incident in Umri Sabzipur
State, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad Lovers’ Honor Killing: Inside Story of the Tragic Incident in Umri Sabzipur

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of honor killing has come to light in Moradabad, leaving the entire community stunned. A private school teacher and her lover were brutally murdered by her own family members. The incident occurred in Umri Sabzipur village under the Pakbara police jurisdiction on the night of Sunday, January 18. According to reports, the teacher, Kajal, was visited by her lover, Arman, at her home. Upon seeing him, her family members reportedly became enraged. In a horrifying act, her brothers attacked the couple with spades, killing both. To cover up the crime, the bodies were reportedly transported about two kilometers away and buried in a dug-out pit in a nearby forest. The Brutal NightThe crime occurred around midnight. Neighbors reported hearing screams ...
“Revolver Girl” of Gorakhpur Busted: 150 People, Including 12 Police Officers, Victimized in Blackmail Scam
State, Uttar Pradesh

“Revolver Girl” of Gorakhpur Busted: 150 People, Including 12 Police Officers, Victimized in Blackmail Scam

Gorakhpur: A shocking criminal case has come to light in Gorakhpur, where a young woman, armed with a revolver, has been arrested for shooting a man and blackmailing over 150 people, including 12 police officers. The accused, identified as Anshika Singh, has now been sent to jail while authorities continue their search for her accomplices. Incident at Cantt Area The drama unfolded on Tuesday evening in Cantt police station jurisdiction, when Singh, celebrating her birthday with five friends at a local model shop, got into a confrontation with a private hospital manager. She allegedly demanded ₹20,000 from him and threatened to falsely implicate him in a rape case. During a scuffle, she fired a revolver, injuring the manager’s associate, Amitabh, in the abdomen. Immediate police actio...
‘Ram Temple Built, Mini Kumbh Organised’: Saints Upset Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Remarks on CM Yogi
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Ram Temple Built, Mini Kumbh Organised’: Saints Upset Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Remarks on CM Yogi

The controversy surrounding the Mauni Amavasya bathing festival at the Prayagraj Magh Mela continues to escalate, with sharp reactions now emerging from the saint community over comments made by Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. What began as a protest over administrative arrangements has now taken a broader religious and political turn, drawing in saints’ organisations and public figures. Swami Avimukteshwaranand had objected strongly to the alleged stopping of his palanquin and the barricading during the Mauni Amavasya Snan, claiming misbehaviour with saints during crowd control measures. While he has remained camped outside his tent in protest, his remarks targeting the Chief Minister have triggered w...
Mystery Posters of 17-Year-Missing Girl Reappear in Meerut, Spark Controversy
State, Uttar Pradesh

Mystery Posters of 17-Year-Missing Girl Reappear in Meerut, Spark Controversy

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Posters of a girl named Pooja, reportedly missing for 17 years, have resurfaced across public spaces in Meerut, reigniting speculation and concern. The posters, spotted on Delhi Road, Paratapur police station area, Mohiuddinpur, Bhurbaral, Metro South Station, Paratapur Chowk, Pootha Road, Sangam Chowk, and Rithani, have left locals puzzled and the matter quickly went viral on social media. Posters Target Community and Officials:While previous posters had targeted district authorities, police, and the BJP district president, the latest batch specifically mentions the Christian community, adding a new dimension to the case. The posters provide minimal information about Pooja, but the text “missing for 17 years” has deepened the mystery. Some posters also mention th...
Mirzapur’s Vindhyachal Dham Launches Unique Green Initiative for Basant Panchami: Devotees to Receive Plants Instead of Prasad
State, Uttar Pradesh

Mirzapur’s Vindhyachal Dham Launches Unique Green Initiative for Basant Panchami: Devotees to Receive Plants Instead of Prasad

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: In a remarkable eco-friendly initiative, Vindhyachal Dham is set to launch the “A Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign from Basant Panchami. Under this program, devotees visiting the temple will receive free medicinal and flowering plants, encouraging environmental conservation alongside spiritual devotion. A Step Towards Green Awareness The campaign aims to promote a “green revolution” and raise awareness about protecting nature. Devotees will take home plants as prasad after seeking blessings at the Vindhyavasini temple, allowing them to contribute to environmental preservation at their homes or in their communities. District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar emphasized that this initiative represents a beautiful synergy between religious faith and ecological respo...
Second Notice Issued to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Entry to Magh Mela May Be Banned
State, Uttar Pradesh

Second Notice Issued to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Entry to Magh Mela May Be Banned

The controversy surrounding Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand at the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 has escalated, as the Magh Mela Authority has issued a second notice warning him of potential permanent restrictions on his entry. Standoff at Mouni Amavasya During the Mouni Amavasya bathing festival, Swami Avimukteshwaranand insisted on reaching the Sangam’s nose area in a palanquin, defying repeated requests from administration and police to proceed on foot. A tense three-hour standoff ensued between the Swami’s followers and authorities, with attempts to break barricades reported. Details of the Second Notice The notice, dated January 18, states that Swami Avimukteshwaranand attempted to traverse a highly sensitive area in a horse-drawn carriage without permission, causing se...