Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal, UP: In a heart-wrenching incident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a 9-year-old girl was brutally attacked and killed by a pack of stray dogs. The girl, Riya, was mauled so severely that one of her hands was torn off. The horrifying attack occurred on Sunday evening while she was collecting fodder with her mother and grandmother. Attack While Collecting FodderRiya, a student of Class 1 at Gautam Primary School and daughter of Vinod alias Bunty, had been walking behind her mother, Mamta, and grandmother to gather fodder for goats and buffaloes. Suddenly, a group of 10–12 stray dogs pounced on her. Her mother and grandmother rushed to her aid, but the dogs continued the vicious attack. By the time help arrived from nearby fields, Riya had suffered fatal injuries, including the loss of ...

Noida/Greater Noida: Uttar Pradesh State Minister Kunwar Brijesh Singh has assured residents that the contaminated water supply issues in Noida and Greater Noida will not escalate into an “Indore-like” crisis. Speaking on Sunday, the minister said authorities have been instructed to submit detailed reports and ensure the provision of clean drinking water to residents. Despite these assurances, complaints about polluted water continue in localities such as Kanshiram Society in Sector-25, Noida, and Sector Beta-1, Greater Noida. Residents have reported muddy, foul-smelling water for nearly a month, causing skin issues and gastrointestinal problems, particularly among children and the elderly. Many families have been forced to purchase drinking water from the market. Minister’s Statemen...

Lucknow: The troubles of suspended IAS officer Abhishek Prakash have escalated in connection with a bribery case involving SAEL Solar Power Company. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named the former Invest UP CEO Abhishek Prakash as an accused for allegedly demanding a bribe to approve the company’s project. The action follows evidence and witness statements collected during the investigation. The company representative, Vishwajeet Das, had filed an FIR at Gomtinagar police station on 20 March 2025, alleging that a five percent bribe was demanded for project approval. According to the FIR, the company had applied to Invest UP for projects related to solar cells and solar energy equipment in Uttar Pradesh. A senior official had sent a person named Nikant Jain as a contact poin...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A heated confrontation between BJP leader Gaurang Tiwari and a young woman in Aligarh escalated into a physical altercation, prompting police intervention. Both parties were taken to the Dehligate Police Station, where tensions continued to rise, and a viral video now shows the woman’s mother brandishing a slipper during the commotion. Police are investigating the incident. Incident on the Street The incident occurred on Sunday in the Dehligate area, when Gaurang Tiwari, accompanied by other BJP leaders, reportedly encountered the woman on the street. An argument quickly escalated into a scuffle. Police arrived at the scene, separated the parties, and took both to the station for questioning. High-Voltage Drama at Police Station At the police station, th...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh:Ruby, the young girl who witnessed the brutal murder of her mother in Meerut’s Kapsad case, gave a harrowing testimony at the court through Asha Jyoti Centre. She identified Paras Som as the person responsible for her mother’s killing and her own abduction. Clinging to her father Satendra in the Asha Jyoti Centre on Sunday evening, Ruby finally broke down after four days of silent suffering. Her father, brother, and sister were visibly emotional as she recounted the trauma. Upon seeing his daughter, Satendra could only ask in a trembling voice, “Did anyone harm you?” The Attack: Mother Struck in Front of RubyAccording to her family, Ruby narrated the entire sequence of events in detail. She, along with two friends, was heading to her father to help peel sugarcan...

Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh:A serious case of attempting to disturb social harmony has surfaced in Balrampur district, where a controversial video involving the village head went viral on social media. The video, reportedly recorded in Pune, showed the Siswa village head, Mohammad Amir, making derogatory remarks against the Hindu community and issuing provocative statements regarding Durga Puja and Ram Mandir processions. Following the public outcry, police took swift action and arrested Amir. NBT Online has not independently verified the viral footage. According to Additional Superintendent of Police Vishal Pandey, the video quickly circulated online, prompting complaints from several individuals. The video depicted Amir along with his associates expressing threatening intentions toward H...

Jhansi:A shocking incident of temple theft has come to light from Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh, where a gold locket was stolen from the idol of Goddess Durga at the Badi Mata Temple. The incident occurred late at night in the Garautha police station area and was captured on the temple’s CCTV cameras. The video footage has been handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation based on the visuals. According to information, the Badi Mata Temple is located on Madhan Road under the Garautha police jurisdiction. CCTV footage shows a man fearlessly entering the temple premises at night and removing a gold locket from the idol of Goddess Durga before fleeing the scene. The theft reportedly took place on Friday night. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when devot...

Ghaziabad, January 12, 2026:In a significant relief for homebuyers and investors, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced a reduction in interest rates on its properties. Following government directives, GDA has decided to link its interest rates with those of the State Bank of India (SBI), making property purchases more affordable for the general public. Until now, buyers purchasing flats, plots, or commercial properties from GDA were required to pay an annual interest rate of 10.5 percent on installments directly to the authority. Under the new policy, the interest rate will now be aligned with SBI’s prevailing home loan rates, which are currently around 8.7 percent. This results in a direct reduction of nearly 1.8 to 2 percent in interest, offering substantial financi...