Uttar Pradesh

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...

Lucknow: The sudden and mysterious death of a senior finance manager staying at a luxury hotel in Lucknow has created a stir. The deceased, identified as Mohd. Fahimuddin Zahid (45), a Senior Manager with Bajaj Finance, was found unconscious in his hotel room at the Hyatt Hotel in Gomti Nagar. He had arrived in the city to attend an official company meeting. According to police officials, Fahimuddin, a resident of Mira Road East in Thane, Maharashtra, checked into the hotel on January 14. On Friday morning, he was scheduled to attend a company meeting at around 10 a.m. When he failed to respond to repeated phone calls from colleagues, concern grew. His colleagues rushed to the hotel and sought assistance from the hotel staff. Despite repeated doorbell attempts, there was no response ...

Shamli (UP): A disturbing case of illegal extortion has come to light on the Yamuna Bridge near the Haryana border in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. Videos circulating on social media show a group of goon-like youths forcibly stopping vehicles, claiming to represent a local panchayat, and extorting money from motorists. Following the viral videos, the administration has ordered a thorough investigation. Extortion in the Name of PanchayatAccording to reports, some aggressive young men had set up makeshift shacks beside the road near the bridge. They allegedly brandished sticks to intimidate drivers, stopping vehicles at will. Once the vehicles were halted, the men demanded large sums of money, falsely claiming affiliation with the municipal or district panchayat. Vehicles were only allo...

Meerut: Tensions escalated in Meerut on Friday as hundreds of protesters from the Kashyap community and the Nishad Party gathered at the Commissionerate Park demanding justice for the murder of Rohit, also known as Sonu Kashyap, in the Sardhana area of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. The administration had deployed two companies each of police and RPF personnel from the morning to manage the situation, but controlling the agitated crowd proved challenging. Protesters warned that the sit-in at the Commissionerate Park would continue until justice is served. Family Accuses Police of Shielding AccusedIn an emotional appeal, Sonu Kashyap’s elder sister, Aarti Kashyap, accused the police of protecting the real perpetrators. She claimed that multiple individuals were involved in her brother’s...

An FIR filed after over three months in Mau district has raised questions about police responsiveness in a caste-based harassment case. The case involves Vishal Gautam, a resident of Chhoti Rastipur village, whose younger brother, Rahul Gautam, was allegedly beaten and subjected to casteist slurs last September. Vishal alleged that during the attack, the assailants mocked Rahul, saying, “If you study and become a District Magistrate, who will do our work?” Despite the serious nature of the allegations, police did not register the case at the time, reportedly due to political pressure. The victims then approached the courts, prompting police to finally file the FIR on January 13, 2026. Incident Details According to the complaint, on September 10, 2025, Rahul Gautam was returning ho...