Uttar Pradesh

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...

Saharanpur, January 17, 2026: Renowned musician AR Rahman has stirred controversy by claiming that he has not been getting as much work in the film industry due to his religion. The statements have drawn responses from senior political figures, including former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, and Congress MP Imran Masood. Akilesh Yadav’s Statement:While speaking to the media, Akhilesh Yadav said he had not personally heard Rahman’s latest interview but emphasized his admiration for the Oscar-winning musician. “I have been a huge fan of AR Rahman’s music. Even before his songs were officially released, they used to top the charts. He is an internationally recognized artist, and no one should face discrimination in art, music, or culture,” Yadav ...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The cold wave and dense fog in Noida have prompted authorities to extend school holidays for students up to the 8th grade. The District Basic Education Officer has ordered that all schools under various boards remain closed until 19 January. Originally, schools were to remain closed from 31 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. The closure has now been extended in view of the persisting severe cold and fog in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. Since 18 January falls on a Sunday, schools are now scheduled to reopen on 19 January. Parents Express Frustration:The announcement, made on Friday morning, caused inconvenience for many parents who had already sent their children to school. Parent Manish Kumar said that children were prepared to attend school on 16 January, but the...

Agra, January 17, 2026: A shocking theft has come to light in Agra, where a tenant from Mainpuri allegedly cheated her landlady and fled with her fiancé after stealing valuable jewelry and cash. According to police reports, Priya, a young woman from Mainpuri, had rented a house from Anita Sharma, a resident of Charu Enclave in Kherai. Initially, Priya quickly built a good rapport with Sharma, gaining her trust. During this period, Akash, who claimed to be Priya’s fiancé and resides near Chatka Devi Temple in Kherai, frequently visited the house. Anita Sharma reported that on December 30, Priya had seen her jewelry stored in the cupboard. The next day, December 31, Priya took Anita to Lucknow under the pretext of attending to her father’s illness. Upon returning on January 1, Priya...

Ghaziabad, UP – A major accident occurred on Friday in the Khoda area of Ghaziabad, near Delhi, when a transformer in Rajiv Vihar exploded with a loud blast. The explosion was so intense that the boiling oil inside the transformer splashed onto people passing by, igniting their clothes. A viral video shows a young man running on the road with his clothes on fire, desperately trying to save himself. Five people suffered severe burn injuries in the incident. Eyewitnesses reported that after the oil spilled, one young man ran screaming with his clothes ablaze and eventually jumped into a drain to escape the flames. The blast caused panic in the area, and the shockwaves from the explosion were so strong that before anyone could react, five individuals were already engulfed by the hot oil. ...