Uttar Pradesh

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh): A late-night theft at the ancient Sheetla Devi Temple in Vijaypur village, under the Vindhyachal police station area of Mirzapur district, has triggered concern among local residents. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on December 23, 2025, when two unidentified thieves entered the temple premises and attempted to steal silver coins affixed to the main gate. Silver Coins Fixed on Temple Gate According to temple priests and villagers, silver coins donated by devotees had been fixed to the temple’s main entrance as a symbol of faith and decoration. Armed with tools such as hammers and screwdrivers, the thieves began prying the coins off, creating loud noises that alerted people sleeping nearby. Villagers Wake Up, Chase the Thieves Hearing the sounds, ...

Aligarh: The brutal murder of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) professor Rao Danish Ali has sent shockwaves across the university campus and the city, with the postmortem report revealing horrifying details of the crime. The computer teacher at AMU’s ABK Boys School was shot five times, four of the bullets piercing his skull and one striking his arm, confirming the attackers’ clear intent to kill. Rao Danish Ali was scheduled to depart for Umrah in Saudi Arabia on the very day of the incident. His tickets were booked and preparations were underway when, just two days earlier, he was gunned down in cold blood inside the AMU campus. Postmortem Findings Deepen Mystery According to the postmortem report, four bullets were recovered from the professor’s head, causing extensive damage to...

Banda, UP: A distressing case of blackmail has come to light in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, where a young woman allegedly took her own life after being threatened with the circulation of an obscene video. Blackmail and Marriage Pressure The 20-year-old victim, a resident of a village in Chilla police station area of Palani Tehsil, was reportedly harassed by Manish Nishad, son of Arjun Nishad, from her own village. Manish allegedly sent obscene messages via mobile and threatened that he had a compromising video of the woman. He further warned that the video would be leaked if she did not agree to marry him. Fear Kept Her Silent Terrified by the threats, the young woman did not disclose the harassment to her family. The constant pressure and intimidation by Manish reportedly c...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: A young aspirant aiming to become a doctor in Ghaziabad has fallen victim to a major scam, losing ₹51.5 lakh in a fraudulent scheme promising medical college admission under the management quota. Police have registered an FIR against four accused and launched a probe. How the Scam UnfoldedAccording to the victim, Lakshmikant Parashar, a familiar property dealer, Naveen Sharma, claimed to have strong connections with college administrations and introduced him to a syndicate that promised guaranteed medical admission. The accused—Santosh Singh, Atul Singh, and Shivkumar Singh—allegedly assured Lakshmikant that they could secure admission in any top medical college through the management quota. Money Paid in InstallmentsLured by these promises, Lakshmikant hand...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The construction of the 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj is almost complete, promising to cut travel time between the two cities from 10–12 hours to just 6 hours. The expressway is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after January 15, 2026. The project will pass through 12 districts — Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj — significantly enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh. According to UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) officials, the construction is in its final stages, with trial runs scheduled soon. The expressway includes 1,498 major structures across its length, ensuring state-of-the-art...

Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a self-styled religious leader from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is facing serious legal trouble as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action follows an FIR filed by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). According to ED sources, Khan is currently in the United Kingdom. He is alleged to have promoted extremist ideologies under the guise of religious education, raised funds illegally, and maintained links with foreign extremist organizations. Investigators suspect that Khan has connections with the Pakistan-based extremist group Dawat-e-Islami. Allegations of Illegally Receiving Salary from Government MadrasaSources indicate that Khan was appointed as an assistant tea...

Amid rising inflation, feeding the working-class population in Delhi-NCR has become a growing concern. To address this, the Delhi government has launched the Atal Canteen Scheme, providing nutritious and delicious meals at just ₹5 per plate. On the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary, the initiative was inaugurated, aiming to operate at 100 locations across the capital. Residents of Ghaziabad and Noida also benefit from similar affordable meal programs run by local organizations and social initiatives. Noida – “Dadi Ki Rasoi” Offers HopeLocated near the Ganga Shopping Complex in Sector 29, Noida, “Dadi Ki Rasoi” has been serving as a beacon of hope for the needy for several years. Daily wage laborers, rickshaw pullers, elderly citizens, an...