Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, January 9, 2026: The publication of the draft voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh has revealed striking variations in the number of names removed across districts. According to figures released by the Election Commission, 18.70% of voters’ names have been removed statewide, but district-level data shows significant disparities. Lalitulpur Least AffectedBundelkhand’s Lalitpur recorded the lowest percentage of names removed, with 95,000 voters—just under 10% of the total—deleted from the draft list. Most districts in the state saw between 15% to 20% of voters removed. Lucknow Sees Maximum RemovalsIn contrast, Lucknow tops the list, with over 30% of voters’ names removed. The district’s voter count fell from 3.994 million in the October 20...

Rampur, January 9, 2026: Former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan, currently incarcerated in Rampur Jail, is reportedly in poor health, raising concerns over the adequacy of medical care and basic facilities. Khan’s wife, Dr. Tanzeen Fatima, who visited him on Thursday, alleged that despite his illness and the severe winter chill, he has not been provided a proper bed. Wife Visits, Highlights Health IssuesDuring her visit, Dr. Fatima revealed that Khan is suffering from high fever and a persistent cough. Rampur is currently experiencing severe cold, with temperatures dropping to a minimum of 3°C and a maximum of 16°C. Dr. Fatima expressed serious concern over his condition, suggesting that inadequate facilities in the jail may be exacerbating his illness. Permission from Jail Authorit...

Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh:In a major development in the ₹43.13 crore Chitrakoot Treasury Scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested pensioner Sushila Devi from Darsenda. Following her arrest on Wednesday, she was presented in court and remanded to judicial custody. Investigators revealed that ₹1.84 crore of suspicious funds were found in her bank account. The police had been conducting a detailed examination of this account over the past month. With Sushila Devi’s arrest, the total number of accused sent to jail in connection with the treasury scam has now reached 34. Modus Operandi and Network The SIT investigation uncovered that the scam involved collusion between departmental officials and staff, allowing illegal transactions of government funds into the bank accou...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh:Hindu leader and International Hindu Council founder Praveen Togadia has expressed concern over the declining Hindu population in India, calling on the community to unite and adopt measures to strengthen social cohesion. Speaking at a program organized by the International Hindu Council and Rashtriya Bajrang Dal in Aligarh, Togadia urged Hindus to set aside caste differences and work collectively for the welfare of the community. Togadia suggested the mass recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa in every village, town, and neighborhood as a means to foster unity and harmony within the Hindu society. He highlighted the dramatic decline in the global Hindu population, stating that 2,000 years ago Hindus were widespread across the world, but today, out of a global populati...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh:Tensions have surfaced in Khedi Doodhadhari village of the Titavi area in Muzaffarnagar district after Swami Yashveer Maharaj alleged that around 60 Rohingya families are illegally residing on Gram Sabha land. The religious leader has demanded immediate administrative action and warned of a sit-in protest if authorities fail to respond. Swami Yashveer Maharaj, head of the Baghra Yog Sadhna Ashram, released a video statement claiming that villagers informed him about the presence of these families, who have allegedly been living in the village for the past eight years after constructing houses on government land. He has called for a thorough verification of land ownership documents, stating that if the families’ names do not appear in the 1971 Census, they...

Budaun, Uttar Pradesh: In a case that has sparked concern over alleged religious coercion, the Bisauli police finally registered an FIR three days after the incident. The case involves a Hindu family who reportedly faced pressure to convert to Christianity in exchange for promises of jobs and housing. Despite the victim’s initial complaint, the police had earlier dismissed the matter as a personal dispute. However, following the viral spread of the incident on social media, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) ordered a formal investigation, leading to an FIR against three individuals. Details of the Alleged Coercion The incident took place in Gulab Bagh locality of Bisauli. According to the FIR, Soudan Arya, the head of the household, filed a complaint stating that a woman n...

Meerut: Tensions escalated in Kapsad village, Meerut, following the brutal murder of 45-year-old Sunita and the abduction of her 20-year-old daughter Ruby. The incident has triggered widespread outrage across the village. Sit-in by SP MLA Atul PradhanIn the wake of the tragedy, Samajwadi Party leaders attempted to enter the village on Friday but were stopped by a heavy police presence and barricades. Frustrated, SP MLA Atul Pradhan staged a sit-in, demanding access to the village to console the bereaved family. During the confrontation, the MLA clashed with police officers, insisting that he be allowed to meet the victims. Speaking to the media, Pradhan said, “A daughter has been abducted, and her mother has been brutally murdered. Criminal activities are ongoing, yet we are being de...

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: Three Home Guard personnel assigned to the security of SDM Alok Prasad in Mahsi tehsil had lodged serious allegations against him, claiming that he used casteist slurs, physically harassed them, and threatened their lives. The complainants—Rajaram Shukla, Ramakant Mishra, and Ram Kumar Tiwari—submitted written complaints to their senior officials, demanding strict action against the SDM. However, an official investigation ordered by DM Akshay Tripathi has found the allegations to be baseless. Authorities stated that the complainants failed to provide any concrete evidence or factual support for their claims. The Home Guards had alleged that the SDM verbally abused a differently-abled person during duty hours and forced the complainants to perform physical exe...

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand government is moving ahead with ambitious plans to make the pilgrimage to Kedarnath Dham safer and more accessible for devotees. Religious tourism is a key driver of employment and income in the state, and with millions of pilgrims visiting each year, improving infrastructure has become a priority. Twin-Tube Tunnel Project: A 7-kilometer twin-tube tunnel is planned between Choumasi and Sonprayag near Kalimath. Once completed, it will provide dual connectivity to Sonprayag, serving as an alternate route and an emergency exit during adverse weather conditions or unforeseen situations. The project is expected to take four to five years, and authorities are also studying a dedicated pedestrian passage to enhance last-mile connectivity for pilgrims. ...

Unnao: A 9th-grade student in Unnao caused a major scare when he claimed he had been abducted by two men on a motorcycle while on his way home from school. According to the boy, he narrowly escaped the alleged kidnappers, leaving his school bag behind, sparking panic among his family and prompting immediate police action. However, the truth emerged within hours, leaving everyone astonished. The student, identified as Anmol, son of Ranjit from Lodhi Kheda village, admitted during police questioning that the story was entirely fabricated. The boy had received money from home to pay his school fees, but he spent some of it on a New Year party with friends. Fearing his parents’ reaction, he concocted the kidnapping story. His school bag, hidden near a primary school in Dhaukalpur, was re...