Uttar Pradesh

Noida, January 17, 2026: In a major step towards modern policing, Noida Police have begun leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to clamp down on criminal activities. The district has launched the ‘Yaksh’ AI app across all 26 police stations, aiming to make law enforcement faster, smarter, and more transparent. According to police officials, the app will maintain detailed profiles of criminals and repeat offenders, including gang affiliations and criminal history. Key data from sensitive areas prone to illegal activities such as gambling, illicit liquor, snatching, and theft will be fed into the system. With just a name or address, officers can instantly access a suspect’s previous record, speeding up investigations and arrests. The entire system will be monitored from the Yaksh Con...

Ghaziabad, January 17, 2026: The release of Pinky Chaudhary, National President of the Hindu Raksha Dal, and her son from jail sparked a major public disturbance in Ghaziabad, as their supporters engaged in reckless behavior on the streets. The police have taken strict action, issuing fines totaling ₹5.5 lakh on 13 vehicles involved in stunts and unlawful activities. According to Vibhush Mishra, Ghaziabad, supporters of Chaudhary reportedly performed stunts with cars and set off fireworks along public roads, causing chaos from Dasna Jail to Sahibabad. The incident was widely circulated on social media. A few days prior, Pinky Chaudhary and her son had openly distributed swords to Hindus in the Shalimar Garden area. Acting on this information, the police arrested 10 of their supporter...

Kanpur: In a chilling case that shocked Uttar Pradesh, a court has sentenced a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, largely based on the testimony of the couple’s seven-year-old daughter. The victim, Prateek Sharma, a medical store owner from Kanpur, was poisoned and killed at a hotel in Lucknow two years ago. Delivering the verdict, the court found Prateek’s wife Neha and her lover Ayush Sharma guilty of murder. The most crucial evidence in the case came from Prateek and Neha’s young daughter, who bravely testified before the court. She told the judge that her mother, along with “uncle,” had mixed something into her father’s water. After drinking it, her father fell asleep and his snoring suddenly stopped. Investigations revealed that Neha and Ayus...

Amroha: A major road accident occurred on Saturday morning on National Highway-9 (Delhi–Moradabad Highway) in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district, where dense fog led to a chain collision involving nearly 18 vehicles. More than 10 people were injured in the mishap and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. According to officials, the accident took place around 7 a.m. near Didoli Adda in the Didoli police station area. Poor visibility due to thick fog is believed to be the primary cause of the incident. A DCM vehicle heading towards Moradabad first rammed into a truck. Soon after, several vehicles coming from behind, including cars and pickup vans, crashed into the stationary DCM, triggering a massive pile-up on the highway. A pickup vehicle halted on the Delhi-bound lane was also...

Banda, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded in the Marka police station area of Banda, where a man allegedly took his own life following mental stress linked to a purported illicit relationship between him and his sister-in-law. According to reports, 28-year-old Kuldeep, a resident of Armar village, hanged himself in the thatched shed of his home on Thursday night. The next morning, when his sister tried calling him, there was no response. Family members rushed to the scene, broke open the shed, and found Kuldeep’s body hanging from a rope. The police were immediately informed and took the body into custody for post-mortem examination. Kuldeep’s cousin revealed that he lived with his wife and two children in Kurra Parsoli village under the Kamasin police jurisdiction. Both his...

Lucknow: After successfully implementing the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is now preparing to promote the state’s traditional cuisine globally through the One District, One Cuisine (ODOC) scheme. The program is scheduled to be launched on UP Day, aiming to give each district’s culinary heritage national and international recognition. CM Yogi Reviews the Plan:Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that every district should showcase its unique taste, culture, and identity, which is the core objective of the ODOC scheme. During a review meeting on Friday evening, he highlighted signature dishes from across the state, including: Sona Papdi from Mainpuri Peda from Mathura Chamcham from Aligarh Rabri from Hathras...

Lucknow: During a surprise inspection of Zone-1 in Lucknow, In-charge Minister Suresh Khanna and Mayor Sushma Kharkwal received a barrage of complaints from residents about the city’s unclean streets and garbage accumulation. The officials conducted a detailed review across several wards, including Mahatma Gandhi, Vikramaditya, Lal Kuan, J.C. Bose, Yadunath Sanyal, and Babu Banarasi Das. The inspection revealed blocked drains, encroachments, and scattered garbage, which have been causing waterlogging even during light rainfall. Minister Khanna warned that continued negligence could result in strict action against responsible officials. Following the inspection, two days’ salary of the zonal officer and supervisor of Zone-1 was deducted due to laxity in cleaning operations. Key Findin...

Sultanpur (UP): A tragic road accident on the Purvanchal Expressway near the 153.500 km mark in Sultanpur late Friday night claimed the lives of three laborers and left seven others seriously injured. Dense fog was reported as a major factor in the collision. The laborers were traveling from Raebareli to Azamgarh. According to reports, a pickup carrying 14 laborers was driven by Veeru when an unidentified truck rammed it from behind. After the collision, the truck fled towards Gazipur, and the pickup collided with a roadside barrier, overturning on impact. Victims: Ajay Kumar (30), resident of Gambhirpur, Raebareli – died on the spot Kisan Pal (30), resident of Gambhirpur, Raebareli – died on the spot Rajoli (35), resident of Gambhirpur, Raebareli – succumbed at Ambedkar Na...

Agra, January 17, 2026: Meera Rathore, district president of the All India Hindu Mahasabha, has been placed under house arrest by the Agra police after announcing plans to hoist a saffron flag atop the Taj Mahal. Rathore, who has referred to the Taj Mahal as “Tejo Mahalaya,” had declared she would raise a 21-meter-long saffron flag at the monument on Saturday. Following her announcement, the police took precautionary measures to maintain law and order. A police team reached her residence in the Nagla Mahadev area near Kailash Talkies in the Tajganj region late at night. Two male constables and one female constable were deployed to keep Rathore under house arrest, with additional security personnel stationed nearby to handle any untoward incidents. Rathore claimed she remains resolute...