Uttar Pradesh

Mathura: Amidst the ongoing political discourse around Sanatan Dharma and Hinduism, renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has made a significant statement. He emphasized that while Hindus are inherently non-violent, taking up arms becomes the last and necessary resort when it comes to protecting their existence, family, and faith. Speaking to the media in Mathura, Thakur clarified that responding to political statements is not his primary concern. Instead, he seeks to highlight the truths of Sanatan Dharma. He said, “We follow the principle of ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’ (may all be happy). But due to our tolerance and patience, we lost our presence in regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Now, Sanatanis are becoming vigilant about their safety.” Example of Lord Krishna...

Varanasi, January 12, 2026: Panic ensued at Babatpur Airport in Varanasi on Sunday evening when an IndiGo flight en route from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft, carrying 216 passengers and crew members, collided with a bird shortly after takeoff, causing damage to its nose section. Thanks to the quick thinking and skilled handling by the pilots, a major accident was averted. Flight 6E-437 departed from Gorakhpur Airport at 6:15 PM. Soon after takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird, resulting in significant damage to the forward section of the plane. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the pilots immediately contacted Varanasi Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested permission for an emergency landing. Upon receiving clearance from ATC, ...

Varanasi: The bulldozer action in Dalmandi, Varanasi, has commenced as part of the road widening project. Early Monday morning, demolition work began on several buildings marked for acquisition. Road Widening Project and Demolition Details The Dalmandi road widening project aims to improve connectivity to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is currently hindered by narrow streets causing difficulties for commuters and large vehicles. A total of 186 registered buildings are slated for demolition to facilitate the expansion. While manual demolition using hammers had been underway, progress was slow over the past two days. Consequently, the administration decided to accelerate the process using bulldozers. Currently, a five-story building is being demolished as part of the operat...

Supaul/Noida: It is often said that determination and courage can overcome even the harshest circumstances. The life journey of Anshu Kumari, a young woman from Bihar’s Supaul district, stands as a living example of this belief. Today, Anshu is not only pursuing her own cricketing dreams in Noida but is also providing free cricket coaching to 22 underprivileged children—entirely at her own expense. Anshu’s path from the narrow lanes of Supaul to the cricket grounds of Noida has been filled with hardship. Her father earned a living by pulling a rickshaw, but his prolonged illness and eventual death plunged the family into extreme financial distress. As a result, Anshu’s education and cricket training came to a sudden halt. Amid these struggles, a coach promised her free cricket traini...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Efforts to address security lapses at Noida (Jewar) Airport have gained momentum following findings from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and CISF audit conducted in December. Sources report that the airport underwent a follow-up audit in January, which showed rapid progress in rectifying deficiencies. Work is underway on concrete boundary walls, watchtowers, fencing, and other critical security measures. During the December audit, more than 25 security lapses were identified, including inadequate fencing in place of the planned concrete boundary wall and the absence of suitable watchtowers for CISF personnel. Following these findings, airport management has implemented measures to address the gaps, including installation of iron fencing, construction o...

Eta, Uttar Pradesh: A village in Eta, Gadhiya Suhagpur, is reeling from shock after a young couple, Shivani (20) and her boyfriend Deepak (25), were brutally beaten to death by the girl’s family on Sunday evening. Police have taken several members of Shivani’s family into custody for questioning. According to authorities, Deepak visited Shivani at her home around 8:30 PM. Her family reportedly found the couple in a compromising situation on the terrace, which led them to attack the pair with sticks and sharp weapons. Deepak died on the spot, while Shivani was critically injured and later succumbed to her injuries at Eta Medical College. The couple had been in a long-term relationship, police said. No formal complaint has yet been filed by any side. Both bodies have been sent for post...

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh: Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, political exchanges and counterclaims have intensified. Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh from Chandauli has made a bold claim, stating that Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is in contact with the SP. Singh added that the final decision rests with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. In a striking remark, he also described Lord Ram as a “socialist.” Speaking in Sirathu, MP Virendra Singh countered Maurya’s recent claim that several SP MLAs were in touch with the BJP. Singh said, “Maurya himself is in contact with our party. It is for our party president, Akhilesh Yadav, to decide whether he should be included in the SP.” The statement immediately stirred discussions across political circles. On Lord Ram,...

Amroha: In a shocking daylight incident, a court clerk was brutally murdered in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, after a road rage altercation. The attack took place in front of the victim’s wife and children, leaving the local community in shock. Police have launched an investigation into the case. The victim, Rashid Hussain, a clerk at the Amroha District Court, was traveling with his wife Rukhsar, nephew Salman, and three children to a relative’s home in Patti village, Muradabad district, around 2 PM on Sunday. Near the canal bridge on the Bambugarh-Zoya bypass, Rashid’s car was lightly hit by a bike coming from the opposite direction. The bike was ridden by Nafees of Hussainpur village, along with his two sons, Adyaan (14) and Arhaan (8). The minor collision led to an argument between Rash...