Uttar Pradesh

Mirzapur, UP: A gruesome double murder in Mirzapur has sent shockwaves through the local community. In a property dispute, a young man allegedly killed his stepmother and half-brother, police said. The accused has been apprehended. The victims, identified as building materials businessman Ayush Gupta (32) and his mother Usha Gupta (62), were reportedly killed by Usha’s stepson, Rahul Gupta. According to police, Rahul slit their throats with a sharp-edged weapon. After the murders, he attempted to dispose of the bodies. Usha Gupta’s body was loaded onto a tractor-trailer and dumped into a canal about two kilometers from their home. While transporting Ayush’s body, it fell from the vehicle at a crossroads, exposing the crime. Locals who witnessed the incident alerted authorities, and Rahu...

Badaun, UP: A shocking incident unfolded at a mentha factory in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, as three security guards were found dead, sparking panic and unrest in the area. The tragedy reportedly occurred when the guards slept in a closed room while burning a fire stove, leading to suspected suffocation. The victims have been identified as Jugendra Yadav (30) son of Rambahadur of Basabanpur, Bhanu Yadav (26) son of Shripal of Mudsaina, and Vivek Yadav. Factory employees discovered the guards in an unconscious state in the morning and immediately rushed them to a nearby hospital, where they were declared dead. Locals and villagers gathered in large numbers upon hearing the news, creating a tense atmosphere around the factory premises. Police and forensic teams arrived promptly to investiga...

Gorakhpur, UP: The second day of the Gorakhpur Mahotsav on 12 January turned chaotic during a performance by Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh. The event, which also featured MP Ravi Kishan, saw unruly crowds creating panic, breaking chairs, and attempting to rush the stage, prompting the police to resort to a lathi-charge to regain control. The festival, held at Champa Devi Park since 11 January, drew large numbers of enthusiastic fans eager to see Pawan Singh perform. Strict security arrangements had been put in place, but the situation escalated after 10 PM when the program was underway. The chaos intensified around midnight when the singer’s birthday was announced. A cake was brought on stage, and Ravi Kishan led a celebratory song, which prompted a large crowd to surge towar...

Ghaziabad, UP: A shocking case of murder unfolded in Ghaziabad after a man was arrested for killing his girlfriend in a hotel room and spending the night next to her body. The accused, Praveen Kumar, confessed that an argument escalated into a deadly assault, leading to the death of 35-year-old Aarti. According to the police, Praveen, a sanitation worker from Sevanagar, Nandgram, had been in a relationship with Aarti for the past three years. Aarti’s husband, Rohit, had passed away nearly two years ago, after which her interactions with Praveen reportedly increased. On the night of 10 January, the couple checked into Hotel New Royal King in Patel Nagar, where they consumed alcohol. During the stay, a heated argument broke out. Aarti allegedly slapped Praveen and scratched his face, a...

Badaun, UP: A unique protest unfolded in Badaun on Monday as city councilors adopted a high-voltage “Veeru-style” stunt from the iconic Bollywood film Sholay. Frustrated by the disruption in water supply, two councilors and the husband of another councilor climbed atop an overhead water tank near Ambedkar Hostel in the Civil Lines area, demanding immediate action. According to reports, water supply had been interrupted for several days due to leakage issues. Despite assurances from the authorities that the supply would resume within two days, the problem persisted. This prompted Mohit Saxena (Ward 18), Mukesh Sahu (Ward 15), and the husband of councilor Nazreen (Ward 27) to take dramatic action. They claimed that with additional labor, the work could have been completed within the promi...

Hathras:A video allegedly showing a senior municipal official threatening street vendors during an anti-encroachment drive in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism and raising questions about the conduct of public officials. The official seen in the video is Vikas Kumar, Executive Officer (EO) of Sadabad Nagar Panchayat. The incident reportedly occurred during an anti-encroachment अभियान carried out jointly by the Nagar Panchayat and the Braj Bhoomi Expressway administration along the highway service lanes. Heated Exchange During Encroachment Drive According to local sources, officials were instructing vendors and shopkeepers to remove encroachments from the highway shoulders. During the operation, a heated argument broke ...

Mathura:The Mathura police have cracked a sensational murder case involving the killing of a woman in the Ranchi Bangar area, arresting her husband and his criminal associate following a late-night police encounter. One of the accused was injured in the encounter and has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment. According to police officials, the body of an unidentified woman, around 40 years old, was found in a wheat field along the Karnawal Road in Ranchi Bangar under the Refinery police station area on December 28, 2025. The discovery had triggered panic in the locality. The police took the body into custody and launched an intensive investigation. Using CCTV footage and technical evidence, investigators identified the deceased as Anita, wife of Rakesh, a resident of F...

Aligarh: A tragic incident has come to light from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where a 20-year-old female student allegedly died by suicide inside her hostel room while speaking to her father on a video call. The incident has sent shockwaves across the university campus. The deceased student, identified as Insha Fatima, a resident of Azamgarh, was pursuing a diploma in Computer Science (final year) at AMU. She was staying in SN Hall, Room No. 113B. On Monday evening at around 7:15 PM, Insha was alone in her room, as her roommate had gone home on leave. According to preliminary information, Insha was talking to her father—who resides in Saudi Arabia—via video call on her laptop. During the conversation, she suddenly used her dupatta to make a noose and attempted to hang herself fr...

Varanasi: In a major boost to international connectivity from eastern Uttar Pradesh, a direct flight service between Varanasi and Bangkok is set to begin soon. The new service is expected to greatly benefit passengers from Purvanchal as well as neighboring Bihar, offering them a faster and more convenient travel option to Thailand. According to sources, Air India Express will launch the direct Varanasi–Bangkok flight from February 1, 2026, and bookings for the service have already commenced. The decision comes after the airline recently discontinued its direct Lucknow–Bangkok service due to a decline in passenger numbers and shifted its focus to other international routes. Earlier, Lucknow had two direct flights to Bangkok operated by AirAsia and Air India Express. However, Air India...

Mathura/Barsana: The sacred town of Barsana, revered as the abode of Shri Radha Rani, is witnessing an extraordinary spiritual spectacle as waves of devotion sweep through the region. Renowned Bhagwat acharya Indresh Upadhyay is celebrating the grand five-day Byahula Utsav (divine wedding festival) of his revered deity, Shri Radha–Giridhar Lal Ji, with immense devotion and traditional splendor. On the second day of the festival, January 12, the auspicious Lagna–Sagai (engagement) ceremony of Thakur Ji was performed with great joy and reverence. Thousands of devotees from across India and abroad gathered to witness the sacred rituals, transforming Barsana into a vibrant center of faith, devotion, and celebration. The engagement rituals were conducted strictly in accordance with ancien...