Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, February 21, 2026: In a major enforcement drive against unauthorized constructions, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) carried out extensive demolition operations across multiple areas of the state capital on Friday. The authority demolished illegal plotting spread over approximately 40 bighas of land and sealed a three-storey commercial complex in Hazratganj. 40 Bighas of Illegal Plotting Cleared According to officials, eight illegal plotting projects being developed without approved layouts were razed in Lucknow. The action was carried out in Gosaiinganj, Kakori, and Saerpur areas. Ravi Nandan Singh, Zonal Officer of Enforcement Zone-2, stated that in village Kasimpur Biruha near Chand Sarai Crossing in Gosaiinganj, an unauthorized colony was being developed across...

Greater Noida | February 21, 2026: Panic gripped residents of Greater Noida West on Friday afternoon after a powerful explosion caused by a leaking LPG cylinder triggered a fire at a restaurant near Coco County Society in Sector 10, Ecotech-3 police station area. Two restaurant employees sustained burn injuries, while a woman and a 17-year-old boy were hurt during the chaos that followed. According to Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey, the fire department received information about the incident at approximately 12:40 pm. A firefighting team was immediately dispatched to the spot. Gas Leak Led to Regulator Fire Preliminary investigation revealed that the LPG cylinder had developed a leak, which caused the regulator to catch fire. The flames spread rapidly, accompanied by a l...

Greater Noida | February 21, 2026: A 23-year-old B.Tech final-year student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 20th floor of the Paramount Golf Foreste Society in Greater Noida on Friday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Arjun Tomar, a resident of Baghpat district. Arjun was a final-year engineering student at Mangalmay Group of Institutions. According to police officials, no suicide note was recovered from the spot, and the exact reason behind the extreme step remains unclear. Incident Details Police said that Arjun arrived at the society premises on his motorcycle shortly before the incident. After parking the bike, he reportedly took the lift to the 21st floor and then used the staircase to reach the 20th floor, from where he jumped. Residents prese...

Banda, Uttar Pradesh: A tragic incident in Banda has shocked the local community, where a 19-year-old intermediate student ended his life by lying in front of a train after being denied marriage to his aunt. The incident occurred just a day before his scheduled exam. Details of the Incident The deceased, Raja Anuragi (19), son of Rajendra Kumar Anuragi and resident of Jareli Kothi Mohalla, left his home on Tuesday evening without informing anyone. Later that night, he went to Kyotra Railway Crossing and committed suicide by positioning himself in front of an oncoming train. The train fatally injured him, splitting his body into two parts. Passersby alerted the police, who arrived at the scene, secured the body, and began investigations. A mobile phone belonging to Raja was found i...

Bahraich, UP: In a shocking and horrifying incident, a woman in Bahraich district could not bear the excruciating pain of labor and reportedly cut open her own abdomen with a kitchen knife at home. She was rushed to the hospital, where she successfully delivered a baby girl. The Incident The incident took place in Nandwal village, where 38-year-old Nankai, who had been pregnant, started experiencing severe labor pain on Thursday morning. Alone at home, she initially tried to manage the pain, but when it became unbearable, she used a vegetable knife to injure her abdomen. Neighbors rushed to the house upon hearing her screams and were left horrified at the scene. Emergency Response Nankai’s mother arrived shortly after the incident. The woman was immediately taken to the Comm...

Lucknow: The political equations in Uttar Pradesh are being carefully recalibrated as the state enters an election year. With the 2027 Assembly elections just a year away, key political and organizational strategies are already being laid out. As part of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat is currently on a tour of Uttar Pradesh. After visiting Gorkhpur, he reached Lucknow on Wednesday, drawing the attention of top state leaders. CM Yogi Meets RSS Chief Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with Mohan Bhagwat at Saraswati Kunj in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, in a meeting that lasted approximately 40 minutes. The discussions focused on the political direction of the state, preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections, and strategies to e...

Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh: A 19-year-old Nepali national was apprehended by the 43rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the India-Nepal border in Aligarhwa, Siddharthnagar, while attempting to enter India illegally. The youth was found carrying ₹3 lakh in Indian currency along with a motorcycle. According to BSF officials, personnel on duty at the Aligarhwa check post spotted the individual approaching India from Nepal on a motorcycle. Upon inspection, a bag containing ₹3 lakh was recovered, and the motorcycle was seized. The suspect, identified as Sahid Ali Fakir, son of Zakir Ali Fakir from Nepal, failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his actions during questioning, raising further suspicion. In coordination with the party commander, the matter was escal...

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a major financial scam, a group of conmen from Kanpur has defrauded foreign companies of nearly ₹1,000 crore. The Kanpur Crime Branch launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a leading steel and iron company in the Czech Republic. According to officials, the accused lured European companies by promising exports of steel and other products at low rates. Arvind Mahant Yadav, a resident of Naubasta, along with his associates, reportedly used his firm, Vardhman Industries in Uptron Estate, Panki, to collect payments via international trading platforms. The complaint revealed that Arvind Yadav persuaded company officials to transfer $200,000 into his accounts at Canara Bank and Indian Bank under the pretense of an export deal. Despite receiving ...

Lucknow, February 19, 2026: Tensions flared in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly during the 2026 budget session as Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad engaged in a heated exchange with Samajwadi Party (SP) legislators, resulting in a brief scuffle. The confrontation occurred when Minister Nishad was speaking on the budget, praising the state government’s initiatives, and sharply criticizing opposition parties, particularly SP and Congress. During his address, he highlighted that the Nishad community had historically fought against British and Mughal rulers and accused previous governments of neglecting the welfare of his community. He claimed that despite the central government allocating ₹3,000 crore nationwide over 67 years, the UP government had contributed nothing to his department. Scuffl...

Lucknow, February 19, 2026: A tense situation erupted in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, when a Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) team faced violent resistance while attempting to demolish illegal construction in Puranpur village. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with locals reportedly attacking the officials and the bulldozer team. According to reports, the attackers attempted to snatch official documents from the LDA personnel. Stones were thrown at both the bulldozer and the team, causing panic at the site. Employees and engineers were seen fleeing to protect themselves. An FIR has been lodged at Mohanlalganj Police Station against unidentified assailants. JCB Driver Injured The LDA team had arrived to enforce a demolition order on unauthorized commercial structures on a plot of ap...