Uttar Pradesh

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...

Lucknow, January 12, 2026: Doctors, teaching staff, and employees at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have expressed outrage following an incident of misconduct and vandalism involving female officials at the university. The incident occurred on January 9, when around 100–150 supporters of Aparna Yadav allegedly created chaos inside the KGMU campus. Reports suggest that the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, members of the Vishakha Committee, and female members of the Proctorial Board were subjected to verbal abuse, and property was damaged. Despite the administration filing a complaint at Chowk Police Station through the Proctor on the day of the incident, no FIR has been registered even after 72 hours. Citing this delay as a serious lapse in justic...

Firozabad, January 12, 2026: The Firozabad police have cracked a gruesome murder case within 24 hours, involving the beheading of a man allegedly orchestrated by his wife and her lover. The main accused was injured in a police encounter, and all three conspirators have been arrested. According to police, the wife, along with her lover and an accomplice, conspired to murder her husband by slitting his throat. After the murder, the victim’s head was disposed of in a borewell to conceal the crime. The arrested suspects include the wife, her lover Suraj, and his accomplice Salman. Suraj was injured during a police encounter and has been admitted to the district hospital. The incident came to light on January 11, 2026, when a severed head was discovered near a tubewell in Jakhai village u...

Bhadohi: Panic broke out at Gyanpur Road railway station in Bhadohi on Monday morning when illegal vendors reportedly pelted stones at a MEMU train traveling from Varanasi to Prayagraj. The attack left six passengers, including a government employee, injured. The train remained stranded at the station for approximately 35 minutes, causing severe inconvenience to travelers. According to eyewitnesses, the MEMU train (No. 65111) arrived at Gyanpur Road station around 8:13 AM. During the scheduled halt, one illegal vendor attempted to board the train forcefully carrying a kettle, shoving passengers in the process. When travelers resisted, the vendor and his accomplices became aggressive and began pelting stones inside the train, creating chaos as passengers scrambled for safety. The inju...