Uttar Pradesh

Pratapgarh/New Delhi: In a significant development in the long-running domestic dispute between Uttar Pradesh MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, and his wife Bhanvi Singh, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Delhi High Court to decide the case within the next four months. The apex court instructed the High Court to expedite proceedings in the domestic violence case filed by Bhanvi Singh and to deliver a verdict within the stipulated timeframe. The case, which is currently pending before a lower court, relates to serious allegations of physical abuse and illegal possession of weapons made by Bhanvi Singh against her husband. Stay on Summons Under Review Earlier, a lower court had issued summons to Raja Bhaiya in connection with the complaint. However, t...

Barabanki: In a deeply disturbing incident, police in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district have registered an FIR against a school principal and a teacher in connection with the suicide of a government school assistant teacher, Uma Verma. The case has sparked widespread outrage, especially after it emerged that Uma Verma had been publicly praised by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath just two months ago for her outstanding work. According to police, Uma Verma, an assistant teacher at Udhavapur Composite School in the Satrikh police station area, died by suicide on Saturday by hanging herself inside the school office. Her husband, Rishi Kumar Verma, later lodged a complaint accusing the school’s in-charge principal Sitawati and another assistant teacher, Sushil Kumar Verma, of subjecting his w...

Sambhal, UP: The police in Sambhal have registered an FIR against seven villagers for illegally occupying cemetery and public land to construct a mosque. Authorities allege that false information was submitted to the Central Waqf Board to get the land declared as Waqf property. Preliminary investigations revealed the presence of one mosque, eleven houses, and farming activities over approximately 1,000 square meters of land. The case originates from Kaserua village in the Nakhasa police station area. On January 9, the revenue administration team conducted a survey of government land in the village. Khatepal Khabar Hussain said that following the survey, the report was submitted to the Tehsildar of Sambhal. During the inspection:

Noida: A disturbing case has emerged from Greater Noida, where a CRPF commandant and his wife stand accused of holding and abusing a 10-year-old girl. According to local police, Constable Tariq Anwar, currently serving as Commandant of the 235 Battalion, CRPF, Greater Noida, along with his wife Rimpa Khatun, allegedly kept the girl—who was brought from West Bengal under the pretext of domestic work and childcare—at their residence without official approval. The girl, reportedly a relative of Rimpa Khatun, was allegedly subjected to repeated physical and mental abuse. The alleged maltreatment escalated on the nights of 14–15 January 2026, leaving the child in critical condition. She is currently hospitalized in a private facility in Noida and is on a ventilator, with her condition des...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A fresh wave of speculation has emerged following a social media post by Prateek Yadav, announcing his intention to divorce Aparna Yadav. The news has once again brought the Mulayam Singh Yadav family into the public spotlight. Aparna Yadav, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, has been a topic of discussion within the Samajwadi Party circle since her departure. Now, Prateek Yadav’s post has reignited media and public attention. Family Background Aparna Yadav is married to Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sadhana Gupta, making her the youngest daughter-in-law of the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. She was born on 5 February 1990 to journalist Arvind Singh Bisht and former Lucknow municipal of...

Lucknow, January 19:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the state government’s welfare schemes are no longer limited to providing assistance, but are actively empowering people to become self-reliant. Citing examples from Ayodhya and Sonbhadra, the Chief Minister highlighted how targeted government initiatives are strengthening livelihoods and driving economic independence across the state. Addressing a programme at Indira Pratishthan in Lucknow, CM Yogi explained that a combination of central and state schemes—ranging from food security and housing to skill development and entrepreneurship—has created new opportunities for the poor, youth, women, and traditional artisans. From Welfare to Empowerment The Chief Minister said the government has ensured f...

What once began as a quiet school-time romance expressed through emails has now unfolded into a very public marital rift on social media. Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission and daughter-in-law of late Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, is facing personal turmoil after her husband Prateek Yadav announced their separation through an Instagram post. In his verified social media statement, Prateek Yadav publicly declared his decision to seek divorce, levelling serious allegations against Aparna Yadav and claiming his mental health has been severely affected. The post, in which he used harsh language, has sparked widespread discussion, marking what appears to be the end of a once-celebrated love story. A Love Story That Began in School...

Kushinagar, UP: In a shocking incident in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, a domestic dispute ended in a double tragedy as a man allegedly murdered his wife and subsequently took his own life. The incident occurred in the Badhai Tola village under the Teriyasujan police station jurisdiction, leaving the local community in shock. According to reports, the deceased husband has been identified as Arun Sharma, and the wife as Neha Bharti. The couple had married in November 2025 through a love marriage. Villagers revealed that disagreements between the couple had been frequent since the early months of their marriage. Late on Sunday night, tensions escalated, leading Arun Sharma to allegedly fatally stab Neha Bharti with a sharp kitchen knife. Following the attack, Sharma reportedly hanged hims...

Lucknow: Family tensions have surfaced in the Yadav household, as Prateek Yadav, the younger brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, made a startling announcement on social media. On Monday morning, Prateek shared an Instagram post stating that he intends to divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav. The post, accompanied by a photograph of Aparna Yadav, reads in English: “I am going to divorce this selfish woman as soon as possible. She has ruined the relationships in my family. She only wants to become famous and influential. My mental health is very poor right now, and she does not care because she only worries about herself. I have never met such a cruel woman. I was unlucky to have married her.” Aparna Yadav, a senior BJP leader, currently serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Utt...