Uttar Pradesh

Troubles have mounted for Dr Rameez Malik, the prime accused in the alleged love jihad and forced religious conversion case linked to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), as police intensified efforts to arrest him. With the accused still absconding, authorities have enhanced the cash reward to ₹50,000 for information leading to his arrest and have also initiated property attachment proceedings. Multiple police teams are conducting raids at possible hideouts, but despite sustained efforts, Dr Rameez remains out of reach. Acting under strict directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police have escalated coercive measures to pressure the accused into surrendering. Attachment Notices Pasted at Residences Police have pasted property attachment notices at Dr Rameez Malik...

A major road accident occurred on Thursday morning on the Agra–Aligarh National Highway (NH-93) in Hathras district due to dense fog and poor visibility, leaving three people seriously injured, including the bus driver and conductor. The accident took place near Shri Hanuman Ji Police Outpost under Sasni Kotwali area, where a Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus traveling from Aligarh to Agra collided head-on with an out-of-control truck coming from the opposite direction. The impact was so severe that the front portions of both vehicles were completely damaged, triggering panic and chaos at the scene. Details of the Incident According to officials, the Roadways bus from Sohrab Depot was en route from Meerut to Agra, carrying six passengers. Due to extremely low visibility caused by thick f...

Meerut: A shocking case of road rage has emerged from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where a couple was brutally assaulted by a group of youths following a minor traffic incident. The incident, which was captured on CCTV cameras, allegedly involved the kicking of a five-month pregnant woman in the abdomen, triggering widespread outrage. The incident took place late Tuesday night around 11 pm in the Sadar Bazar police station area. According to the complaint, Deepak Kumar, a resident of Brahmpuri, was returning home with his wife Shreya after attending her father’s birthday celebration in Kankerkhera’s Shakyapuri Colony. Minor Collision Escalates into Violent Attack Near Kasampur Phatak, a scooter coming from the opposite direction lightly brushed against the couple’s car. The impact cause...

Ghaziabad: Residents of Ghaziabad are set to receive a major green gift in 2026 with the completion of the city’s most ambitious environmental project — the Hindon Biodiversity Park. Being developed near the new bus terminal and behind Mahamaya Stadium, the park is rapidly taking shape on land that was once covered with garbage dumps. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation is fast-tracking the project to ensure that the park is opened to the public within the year, offering citizens a modern recreational and wellness destination. Officials Inspect Progress, Stress Timely Completion To review the pace and quality of construction, Municipal Commissioner Vikramaditya Singh Malik conducted an on-site inspection along with senior officials. He directed the construction department to compl...

Neha Singh Rathore has secured interim relief from the Supreme Court, which has stayed her arrest in connection with controversial comments she made regarding the Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah. The case was initially registered following her social media posts related to the Pahalgam incident. Neha Singh Rathore had approached the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail, but her petition was rejected. Challenging this decision, she moved the Supreme Court, which has now granted her relief by imposing a temporary stay on her arrest. Following the Supreme Court order, Neha Singh Rathore stated, “The Hon’ble Supreme Court has stayed my arrest. I thank the Court for this significant relief.” The case remains under investigation, and ...

In a proactive move to curb theft in jewelry shops, the Sipri Sarafa Trade Association in Jhansi has put up posters requesting customers to keep their faces uncovered while shopping. The decision comes in response to a rise in incidents of robbery and shoplifting in the area, and has received support from both the local police and residents. The posters, displayed at various shops in the Sarafa Bazaar, read: “We request customers to keep their faces uncovered while shopping inside the store.” They bear the official stamp of the Sipri Sarafa Trade Association as well as the local Sipri Bazaar police station. Shopkeepers have requested that customers refrain from entering the stores with burqas, veils, angochas, or any face-covering attire. Uday Soni, President of the Sipri Sarafa Trad...

Rampur: In an unusual case, a Pakistani woman reportedly secured a government teaching job in Rampur by concealing her true identity. She had been teaching at a primary school in Saidpur. Upon discovery of the facts, she was dismissed. Now, 34 years later, an FIR has been registered in the Ajimnagar police station regarding the matter. The case involves Farzana, also known as Mahira Akhtar, daughter of Akhtar Ali from the Atishbaz neighborhood of Rampur Kotwali. Mahira married Pakistani citizen Sibgat Ali on June 17, 1979, after which she moved to Pakistan and acquired Pakistani citizenship. She gave birth to two daughters, Alima and Furqana, while in Pakistan. Divorce and Return to India Around three years after the marriage, Mahira was divorced by her husband and returned to her...

In an unusual but impactful event, a person dressed as Yamraj (the Hindu God of Death) was seen roaming the streets of Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, educating motorists about traffic rules. The individual, in full Yamraj attire, halted bike and car drivers, urging them to wear helmets and seat belts while driving. The incident took place near the main Talab Crossroads in the city, where the Transport Department and Traffic Police conducted a road safety awareness campaign. The 'Yamraj' figure, played by P.K. Rawat, stopped drivers who were not following traffic safety measures. With an authoritative tone, he reminded them, "If you don't follow the rules, we’ll take you away – because I am Yamraj!" The campaign's goal was to raise awareness about the importance of wearing helmets for bikers...