Uttar Pradesh

A major accident was narrowly avoided on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway (DME) after a car was driven on the wrong side for nearly six kilometres at high speed. The incident took place on the morning of January 19 and a video of the reckless driving has since gone viral on social media. According to traffic police officials, the car was moving in the opposite direction on the Delhi-to-Meerut carriageway, posing a serious threat to commuters. Traffic Inspector Ajay Yadav, who was on patrol duty, noticed the vehicle and immediately began chasing it using an official vehicle. Due to the car’s high speed, stopping it mid-way was difficult. Inspector Yadav coordinated with traffic police personnel deployed at the UP Gate exit point. The car was finally intercepted and stopped at the Indirapur...

Prayagraj: The controversy surrounding Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has deepened following clashes with the police administration during the Magh Mela. Swami Avimukteshwaranand has intensified his allegations against the authorities in recent days. The conflict erupted during the Magh Mela when a confrontation occurred between the police and the Swami’s followers. Speaking out, Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand accused Prayagraj Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar of being “extremely obstinate” and deliberately trying to provoke anger among the devotees. “The Commissioner was the most stubborn person there,” the Shankaracharya said, “making repeated announcements and trying to create a rift. He even publicly spoke about our supposed wrongdoing, which was completel...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta held a three-hour meeting at the Noida Authority boardroom on Monday. Following the meeting, the SIT members visited the accident site in Sector 150 to conduct an on-spot inspection. District Magistrate Medha Rupam and the Police Commissioner were present during the meeting. Statements from Yuvraj’s father and other family members were recorded. The SIT expressed concern that despite the severity of the incident, no senior authority had visited the site immediately after the accident. The team is also reportedly scrutinizing officials from the Authority’s traffic department. Incident RecapOn Friday night, Yuvraj Mehta’s car crashed through a damaged boundary wall and fell into a deep...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: In a major development in the tragic death of 27-year-old engineer Yuvraj Mehta, police have arrested builder Abhay Singh, owner of MZ Whistown. The FIR also names two real estate companies, MZ Whistown and Lotus Green, as accused in the case. The action was taken by the Knowledge Thana Park police. The incident occurred in Sector 150, Greater Noida, when a car carrying Yuvraj Mehta fell into a pit over 20 feet deep filled with water at a construction site. The engineer succumbed to his injuries. Following the incident, the Uttar Pradesh government removed IAS officer Lokesh M. from his post as Chief Executive Officer of the Noida Authority and placed him on waiting. Protests and AllegationsYuvraj Mehta’s family and local residents have accused the Noida Authori...

Chitrakoot: Jagadguru Ramabhadra Acharya has criticized Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati for attempting to take a ritual bath while seated on a chariot during the Magh Mela, calling it contrary to the scriptures. Speaking on the controversy, Acharya emphasized that adherence to tradition and scriptural injunctions is paramount in religious practice. “Anyone who acts against the scriptures must face the consequences. Such a person will gain neither happiness, peace, nor spiritual progress,” he said. Personal ExampleRamabhadra Acharya cited his own conduct and that of his followers as an example, explaining that they always travel on foot to perform ritual baths, in accordance with scriptural guidance. Controversy During Mouni Amavasya BathThe issue arose during the Mouni...

Ghaziabad: In a shocking incident from Modinagar, Ghaziabad, a domestic dispute over food turned violent when a woman allegedly cut off her husband’s tongue with a kitchen knife. The husband, identified as Vipin (26), is in critical condition and has been admitted to Subharti Hospital in Meerut. Doctors have expressed uncertainty about whether he will be able to speak again. Incident DetailsVipin, who works in a local factory, lives with his mother, Geeta, and wife, Isha. The couple, married in March last year, reportedly got into an argument over dinner on Monday night around 11 PM. According to Geeta, she initially stayed out of the dispute, thinking the couple would resolve it themselves. However, the altercation escalated around 1 AM when Isha allegedly took a kitchen knife and a...

Varanasi: In a significant decision, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has announced relief for residential property owners by waiving the surcharge on pending water bills. The move affects 1,41,103 households in the city. House owners in the residential category are now exempt from paying the surcharge, but the original outstanding water bills must be cleared by March 31, 2026. Currently, the VMC has a total surcharge of ₹72.02 crore on these properties. The decision was approved during a board meeting held on Monday at Gandhi Bhavan, Town Hall. Board Meeting Highlights The meeting, chaired by Varanasi Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari, saw Councillor Suresh Kumar Chaurasia propose the waiver of surcharges under Section 91(2). The proposal received support from Rajesh Yadav Challu,...

Pratapgarh: In a highly unusual incident in Aspur Devsara, Pratapgarh, a woman married her lover in the presence of her husband after insisting on being with him. The event has sparked widespread discussion in the region. According to reports, the husband caught his wife with her lover late Saturday night. The following morning, the matter was taken to the local police station, where a panchayat (village council) convened to resolve the situation. During the proceedings, the wife firmly stated that she would not leave her lover. The husband, who married in 2016 and has two children aged seven and four, eventually acquiesced to his wife’s demands. The marriage between the woman and her lover was solemnized at the ancient Shiv Temple in Amargarh. During the ceremony, the wife touched h...

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh):In a major development linked to the iconic Shri Banke Bihari Temple of Mathura-Vrindavan, the temple administration has decided to launch a nationwide drive to trace and reclaim properties belonging to the deity. This decision comes after the discovery of around 15 hectares of valuable land in Kota district of Rajasthan, registered in the name of the temple. The land was traced by the High-Powered Committee constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court. The committee has not only identified the property but has also secured its original documents from the local administration. Encouraged by this breakthrough, the committee has now resolved to search for other temple assets spread across different parts of the country. High-Powered Committee Takes Key Dec...

Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh):In a significant development in the long-running domestic violence case involving Kunda विधायक and Jansatta Party Loktantrik chief Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, his wife Bhanvi Singh on Monday described the Supreme Court’s latest order as a decision “in her favour” and reaffirmed her resolve to continue her fight for justice. The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to decide, within four months, the petition related to the stay on summons issued by a trial court against Raja Bhaiya. The trial court had earlier taken cognisance of a domestic violence complaint filed by Bhanvi Singh and summoned the Kunda MLA. Raja Bhaiya subsequently approached the Delhi High Court, which stayed the summons. The apex court has now asked the High Court to ...