Uttar Pradesh

A tragic incident shook Karidand village under the Babhni police station area of Sonbhadra district on Wednesday night, where a 70-year-old paralysed woman was burnt alive after a spark from a burning brazier (angithi) set her bedding on fire. The deceased has been identified as Rajkunwar (70), wife of Jaddu Gond. According to family members, she had suffered a paralytic stroke two days earlier, leaving her completely immobile. Fire Triggered by Spark from Brazier To protect herself from the cold, Rajkunwar was sleeping on a cot inside her house, with straw and bedding spread over it. A burning brazier placed near the cot reportedly emitted sparks late at night, which fell onto the bedding. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the cot within minutes. Due to her physical condition...

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh – Nagina MP and Azaad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) National President Chandrashekhar Azad has raised strong objections over the Guard of Honour conferred upon the renowned storyteller Pundrik Goswami, terming it a blatant attack on the Constitution. He alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government now prioritizes faith over the Constitution, indicating a dangerous trend where the state is gradually abandoning its constitutional character. MP Chandrashekhar shared a video on Thursday, reportedly from Bahraich about a month ago, showing Pundrik Goswami receiving the Guard of Honour at police lines. In a detailed post accompanying the video, Chandrashekhar Azad emphasized that India is a constitutional republic, not a religious monastery, and the state cannot be the propert...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh – A massive scam worth over ₹40 crore has been uncovered in Mahoba district under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), where fraudsters allegedly insured not only farmers’ land but also rivers, drains, hills, pathways and forest department land using forged documents. After remaining absconding for 112 days, the district manager of insurance company IFFCO Tokio, identified as Nikhil, has finally been arrested along with three other accused. How the Scam Was Unearthed The fraud came to light following an investigation ordered by District Magistrate Gajal Bhardwaj, which exposed a deep nexus between the insurance company, Common Service Centre (CSC) operators, and officials of the agriculture department. Based on the findings, an FIR was registered on Aug...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh – In a shocking case of alleged abduction and forced religious conversion, Muzaffarnagar police have arrested Muddassir, accused of converting a minor Hindu girl to Islam at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, giving her the name Hayat. The accused was apprehended near a religious site on Rudrki Road and has been presented in court before being sent to jail. Background of the Case The case came to light on December 6, 2025, when the girl’s father, Sachin, filed a complaint with the Kotwali Nagar police, alleging that his daughter had been lured and abducted by a local youth named Muddassir from their village Mimlana. The girl had left home on December 5 to attend college but did not return by evening. Despite efforts by her family to locate her, they were forced to seek...

An unusual and controversial incident involving the Indian Railways has surfaced from Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh, where a freight train was allegedly stopped by its loco pilot to buy cigarettes, causing traffic disruption and public anger. The incident reportedly occurred at the Malkan Railway Crossing in the Unchahar area and has now gone viral on social media through videos and photographs recorded by bystanders. Train Halt Brings Traffic to a Standstill According to local residents and commuters, the coal-laden freight train returning from the NTPC project in Unchahar was halted at the Malkan crossing for nearly 10 minutes. As a result, road traffic on both sides of the crossing came to a complete standstill, causing inconvenience to pedestrians, two-wheelers, and other v...

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: The death toll in the devastating multi-vehicle accident on the Yamuna Expressway has risen to 19, sending shockwaves across the country. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday near milestone 127 under the Baldev police station limits, where dense fog severely reduced visibility, triggering a massive pile-up followed by a raging fire. According to officials, at least seven private buses, one Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus, and three cars collided in quick succession due to poor visibility. The impact was so intense that several vehicles caught fire instantly, turning the expressway into an inferno. Passengers Burnt Alive, Over 100 Injured Officials confirmed that 12 passengers were burnt alive as flames engulfed the vehicles, while others su...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: A deeply moving story of abandonment, resilience, and maternal love has emerged from Gorakhpur, leaving doctors, nurses, and hospital staff in tears. A young woman, abandoned by her husband while pregnant, survived by working as a domestic help and eventually gave birth to a baby boy alone, far from home. The woman, a native of Darbhanga district in Bihar, was married just a year ago through an arranged marriage. Initially, her married life was peaceful. About five months ago, her husband took her to Delhi. There, while she was four months pregnant, he suddenly disappeared, later calling her once only to say that he would never return and that she should “find her own way.” He then switched off his phone permanently. Struggle for SurvivalWith no family suppo...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: A serious administrative lapse has emerged in the Maheshwar Janpad Panchayat election process. Instead of issuing the election notification for Ward No. 7, the notification was mistakenly released for Ward No. 9. Following the error, two officials have been suspended, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been issued a show-cause notice. A corrected election notification for the vacant ward will be issued shortly. Vacancy Following Member’s DemiseAccording to Akash Singh, CEO of Zila Panchayat Khargone, the seat in Ward No. 7 became vacant after the demise of member Mohan Makwale. As per regulations, a by-election was scheduled to fill this vacant seat. The BlunderDue to negligence on the part of the staff and officials of Maheshwar Janpad Panchayat, inf...

Bahraich: In a significant verdict, the Bahraich court has awarded life imprisonment to serial rapist Avinash Pandey, also known as “Simple,” in his fourth case involving the sexual assault of a five-year-old girl. The court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge and Special POCSO Judge Arvind Kumar Gautam, also imposed a fine of ₹2.4 lakh on the accused. This is the fourth case in which Avinash Pandey has been sentenced to life imprisonment. In one of the previous cases, the court directed that he remain behind bars for the rest of his life. In total, he has been fined ₹7.8 lakh across all four cases. Swift Justice in a Heinous CrimeThe latest crime occurred on the night of 2 July 2025, around 3 AM, when the five-year-old girl, belonging to a Dalit family, was asleep in her cou...

Despite a statewide ban on caste-specific names, villagers in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district have sparked debate by installing a board at Yadav Chowk in Atrarasi village, highlighting their claim over the Ahir Regiment. The board, which reads, “Our name is on our shoulders, the Ahir Regiment is our right,” has become the center of attention, especially with the 2027 Assembly elections on the horizon. Villagers Claim Rights to the Regiment Local residents, including Mansingh and Chhotelal, assert that the Ahir Regiment rightfully belongs to the Yadav community. They argue that the community has made significant sacrifices for the nation, and the board is a means to raise awareness about their historical contributions. “Neither the ruling party nor the opposition prioritizes farmers’...