Uttar Pradesh

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. ...

Ghaziabad: Commuters near Vijaynagar and Crossing Republic on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway can expect relief from long-standing traffic jams soon. MLA Sanjeev Sharma conducted an on-site inspection of the widening project, which aims to eliminate the bottleneck causing hours-long delays. Project DetailsThe road expansion project, costing approximately ₹24 crore, has now commenced on the ground with a target completion date of 31 March 2026. MLA Sanjeev Sharma has been closely monitoring the work, ensuring that officials adhere to quality and safety standards. During his inspection, he issued strict directives to prevent any negligence in construction. Bottleneck Relief and Public SafetyThe stretch near Vijaynagar and Crossing Republic has long been a source of daily frustration for dr...

Pravesh Singh, Noida: The Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) in Noida is gearing up to take action against 15 more builders following a completed investigation. After strict scrutiny of the JP Group and Suraksha Group, the EOW has now turned its attention to these additional developers. The Noida Authority had submitted detailed reports against them, and all requested documents related to their projects have been provided, paving the way for imminent action. The 15 projects under review involve stuck investments of approximately ₹55,000 crore, affecting around 25,000–30,000 homebuyers in the city. Despite the central government’s Amitabh Kant policy, adopted by the Uttar Pradesh government to revive stalled projects, several builders have shown no interest in progressing their developments. ...

Prayagraj: The grandeur of the Magh Mela 2026 is once again incomplete without the presence of Satua Baba. Even before the fair officially commenced, his lavish lifestyle has been making headlines. The spiritual leader has recently added another luxury vehicle to his fleet—a Mercedes GLS 450—seen being ceremoniously worshipped by him in a viral photograph. The sparkling car is reportedly worth ₹2 crore. Earlier, Satua Baba had showcased a ₹3 crore Land Rover Defender and a ₹5 crore Porsche. Known for sporting expensive Ray-Ban eyewear, Baba clarified that all these vehicles were purchased from donations given by his devotees, and all the cars are registered under the name of Satua Baba Ashram. The luxury vehicles, private jet travels, and royal-style lifestyle of Satua Baba continue ...

Ayodhya: The long-standing complaints against Dr. Satyajit Verma, Principal of Rajarshi Dashrath Medical College, Ayodhya, have culminated in his removal from the post. Following an inquiry into allegations levelled by six department heads, Dr. Verma has been attached to the office of the Director General, Medical Education and Training (DGME&T). He has been replaced by Dr. Dinesh Singh Martolia, Head of the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College, Kannauj, who has been appointed as the new officiating Principal of the Ayodhya medical college. Complaints Submitted to Principal Secretary The action follows a written complaint submitted on September 9 by the heads of six departments to the Principal Secretary, accusing the college administration of serious...

Banda (Uttar Pradesh): A tragic incident has come to light from Kayal village under Baberu police station limits in Banda district, where a minor domestic dispute escalated into a fatal tragedy. A 14-year-old girl, identified as Neelu, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance after a brief argument with her younger brother over snacks, leading to her death. According to family members, the incident occurred on Thursday night. Neelu’s younger brother Ashok had brought savouries from a local shop and was also eating biscuits kept at home. Neelu objected, asking him to save the biscuits for the next morning’s breakfast. What began as a minor disagreement soon turned into a verbal altercation between the siblings. Deeply upset by the argument, Neelu reportedly consumed poison later that ...

Meerut: A shocking incident involving superstition and alleged black magic came to light in Meerut after a young woman, who had entered into a court marriage with her neighbour, was allegedly subjected to a tantrik’s rituals while under police protection. The incident left even a lady constable accompanying her shaken and raised serious questions about security arrangements. According to police sources, the woman, a resident of a village in the Partapur area, had married a neighbouring युवक through a court marriage. Upset over the union, her family had earlier filed a complaint on January 7, accusing the man of kidnapping. A case was registered, and police began searching for the couple. On Friday, the couple voluntarily appeared at the police station and produced their marriage cert...