Uttar Pradesh

Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh: A viral video from Kasganj has left many astonished after a group of youths was seen attempting to pull a crocodile out of a canal by its tail, putting their lives at serious risk. The incident reportedly took place a few days ago, but gained widespread attention after being shared on social media. According to eyewitnesses, the crocodile had been lying in the canal for some time, creating fear among local residents. In a reckless attempt to become a “hero,” one young man entered the canal and tried to drag the reptile to safety. Startled, the crocodile immediately flipped and swam back into the water. Instead of intervening, the bystanders filmed the entire incident. Public Reaction and Wildlife ConcernsWhile some social media users praised the youth’s braver...

The Prayagraj Magh Mela administration has issued a notice to Jyotishpeeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, raising questions about his use of the Shankaracharya title. The controversy arose when Swami Avimukteshwaranand was reportedly prevented from proceeding to the Sangam for the Mauni Amavasya bath in a palanquin. The Swami accused the administration of disrespect, while the authorities questioned the legitimacy of his claim to the Shankaracharya position. Details of the NoticeThe notice, issued by the Vice President of the Magh Mela Authority, references an ongoing Supreme Court case—Case No. 3010/2020, Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Jyotishpeeth PSSN Saraswati vs. SHN Saraswati’s Disciple Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati. Additionally, Civil Appeal No. 3011/2020, IA No. 1...

Hapur: An illegal firecracker manufacturing unit was unearthed during a police search operation in Fatehpur village of Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district. The police recovered around 200 kilograms of gun cotton powder, nearly 2,000 candles made from explosive material, and several tools used in the making of firecrackers. One accused, identified as Nadeem, a resident of Ghaziabad, has been taken into custody, while a search is on to trace his associates. Deputy Superintendent of Police Varun Mishra said that the Babugarh police station team conducted a search operation at a house in Fatehpur village, where a large quantity of explosive material was found. “The seized material is commonly used in the manufacture of firecrackers. Nadeem is being interrogated, and efforts are underway to ident...

Noida: The tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about civic negligence and emergency response failures. Yuvraj drowned after his car fell into a water-filled pit dug for a mall project in Sector-150 late Friday night. The incident has triggered protests, administrative action, and a political storm reaching as far as Lucknow. Yuvraj’s family has squarely blamed “systemic negligence” for his death, alleging that he struggled for nearly two hours without effective rescue. Here are the five major updates in the case so far: 1. The Fatal Incident on Friday Night The accident occurred around midnight in Noida’s Sector-150. Due to dense fog and poor visibility, Yuvraj failed to notice a broken bou...

Chitrakoot: In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken two families, a young couple who were set to get married next month ended their lives following a misunderstanding during a late-night phone call. The tragic story of 25-year-old Ankit Tiwari and 22-year-old Nandini Tiwari has left the entire region in shock. Ankit was working in Jaipur, while Nandini was an intermediate student at a government college in Chitrakoot. Their wedding was fixed for February 17, and both families were busy with preparations. However, a moment of emotional turmoil turned their happiness into an irreversible tragedy. A Video Meant to Scare Turned Fatal According to the police, Ankit and Nandini were in a romantic relationship. Late Sunday night, around 1 am, the two were talking on the phone when ...

Prayagraj: In a significant judgment concerning unrecognised madrasas, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a madrasa cannot be shut down solely on the ground that it lacks official recognition. The court directed the authorities to remove the seal from a madrasa in Shravasti district within 24 hours, providing major relief to thousands of similar institutions facing possible action. The order was passed by a single-judge bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi while hearing a petition filed by the management of Madrasa Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmed Raza, Shravasti. The madrasa had been sealed by the district administration on the ground that it was operating without recognition. The madrasa management challenged the order of the District Minority Welfare Officer, Shravasti,...

Noida: The tragic death of a 27-year-old software engineer in Noida has exposed serious lapses in planning and execution by civic authorities, raising troubling questions about infrastructure safety in what is often described as a “planned city.” The young tech professional, Yuvraj Mehta, drowned late Friday night after falling into a water-filled pit in Sector 150 — a site that had effectively turned into a stagnant pond due to years of administrative neglect. The land where the incident occurred was originally allotted for a private mall project. However, for nearly a decade, it has remained undeveloped, accumulating rainwater and sewage discharged from nearby housing societies. What should have been a managed drainage zone instead became a hazardous water body, with no proper barrica...

Maharajganj: A 20-second video circulating widely on social media has triggered intense चर्चा और राजनीतिक हलचल in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district. The video shows a man sitting inside a room where several bundles of ₹500 currency notes are seen spread across the floor, raising serious सवाल about the source and purpose of the cash. Social media users are claiming that the man seen in the video is Gautam Tiwari, allegedly associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said to hold the post of district minister. However, no confirmation has been received so far from any competent authority or official party source regarding his identity or political position. Contradictory Explanations Add to Mystery When contacted by the media, the person seen in the viral clip reportedly...

Etah (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking and spine-chilling incident, four members of a single family were brutally murdered in broad daylight after unidentified assailants stormed into their house in Etah’s Kotwali Nagar area on Monday. The gruesome crime, which took place in Mohalla Nagla Premi, has triggered widespread panic and fear across the locality. According to police, the attackers entered the residence of Ganga Singh (75) and launched a deadly assault using sharp-edged weapons. Ganga Singh, Ratna (42) — wife of Kamal Singh — and Jyoti (20) — daughter of Kamal Singh — were killed on the spot. Ganga Singh’s wife, Shyama Devi (70), who sustained critical head injuries, later succumbed during treatment. Blood-Soaked Scene, Brutal Injuries When police reached the spot, the bodies...