Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDC) has taken strict action against Shivalik Homes Society, sealing 10 unsold flats in the industrial sector Site-C on Wednesday. The action comes as the builder, Cosmos Infrastate, has failed to pay ₹1.8 crore owed to UPSIDC despite repeated notices and an earlier RC (Recovery Certificate) issued against them. Currently, over 400 buyers of the society are unable to obtain ownership rights due to the builder’s non-compliance. UPSIDC Confirms Action Regional Manager Anil Kumar Sharma stated that the Shivalik Homes project by Cosmos Infrastate in Industrial Sector Site-C has been delayed because of pending dues of ₹1.8 crore. Due to this, the flats cannot be registered, causing significant inconvenience to ...

Prayagraj: Chandrashekhar Azad, National President of the Azad Samaj Party and Member of Parliament from Nagina, has suffered a significant setback in the Allahabad High Court. A single-judge bench headed by Justice Sameer Jain on Wednesday dismissed Azad’s petitions seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him in connection with the Saharanpur violence case. The court had reserved its judgment on 27 November. The case originates from a complaint filed by Sudhir Kumar Gupta at Saharanpur Kotwali Dehat police station, under IPC Sections 147, 148, 149, and 435. The trial is ongoing before the Special Judge-ADJ at the MP-MLA Court in Saharanpur. The High Court noted that it would not be appropriate to exercise its inherent powers to quash these proceedings or treat the related charge ...

Meerut: Hundreds of farmers have been staging a sit-in at the Ganna Bhawan in Meerut for the past four days, protesting against alleged arbitrariness and commission-based practices in sugar mills and the state sugar department. Despite the biting cold, the farmers expressed their anger by lighting bonfires during the day and later engaging in songs, music, and dance at night, turning frustration into solidarity. Chants like “Apni to jaise-taise kat jaayegi, aapka kya hoga Janab-e-Aali” reflected both their resolve and sharp criticism of the authorities. The protest is being led under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union by district president Anurag Chaudhary. The farmers’ key demands include increasing sugarcane indents and curbing the alleged tyranny of the mills. During the protest...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre incident unfolded at the Women’s Police Station and police line premises in Aligarh, capturing nationwide attention after a video went viral on social media. In the video, a desperate husband is seen repeatedly falling at his mother-in-law’s feet, pleading for his wife to be sent back to him. Despite his emotional appeals, the mother-in-law refuses, even pushing him aside and walking away. According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday when Sanjay, a resident of Mathura, visited the Aligarh Women’s Police Station following a complaint filed by his wife. During discussions at the station, his mother-in-law refused to send her daughter back with him. Overcome with emotion, Sanjay was seen repeatedly crying, folding his hands, and begging the aut...

Gorakhpur, December 18, 2025: A shocking incident unfolded at a government higher secondary school in Uswa Babu, Khajni police station area, when students refused to eat their mid-day meal after discovering an insect in the food. The situation escalated into a violent confrontation between the school’s female principal and the cook. Fight Erupts Over Contaminated FoodAccording to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon during the lunch break. Upon learning about the insect in the meal, Principal Rita Ary questioned the cook, Gunja Devi, about the issue. The discussion quickly escalated into a heated argument and then physical confrontation, with both women grabbing each other by the hair and throwing each other to the ground. Staff members and teachers present in the schoo...

Badaun, December 18, 2025: The historic village of Nizamuddinpur Shah, located about 50 kilometers from Badaun district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh, is drawing attention for its rich cultural past and the ongoing debate over its name. The village’s history dates back to the Mughal era, and recent discussions have revived interest in its unique heritage. Mughal-Era OriginsEighty-year-old resident Shyamlal Maurya explains that the village’s name has been in use since the Mughal period. During the 1857 revolt, a significant portion of the Muslim population migrated from the village to Delhi’s Nizamuddinpur area and to the Nagina-Dhampur region in Uttar Pradesh. Families in Delhi still preserve knowledge of their ancestral roots in the village. Discovery of Ancient CoinsLocal residents...

Badaun, UP: A shocking incident unfolded at the Bisauli bus stand in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, where a state-run UP Roadways bus broke down mid-route, leaving passengers scrambling to get it moving. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of the transport department on social media. Passengers Forced to Push the Bus On Wednesday, a bus from the Badaun depot, carrying several passengers including students, left for its scheduled destination. However, near the Bisauli Roadways bus stand on MM Highway, the bus suddenly stopped. Witnesses say the driver and conductor pleaded with passengers, especially some students, to help push the vehicle. With no alternative, passengers braved the biting cold to push the bus. After significant effort, the bus finally restarted and continued its jo...

Mathura: A major controversy has erupted involving the security personnel of the renowned storyteller Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. According to reports, a shopkeeper near the Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan was allegedly dragged and beaten inside the ashram by the Maharaj’s guards. The victim’s family has leveled serious accusations against the spiritual leader. Allegations by the Victim’s Family Shopkeeper Vivek Kumar runs a small shop near the Gauri Gopal Ashram. His family claims that during broad daylight, security personnel forcibly dragged him from his shop into the ashram. Vivek’s daughter alleged that when her father resisted, the guards assaulted him brutally, causing severe injuries. Hospital and Administrative Pressure Alleged Following the attack, Vivek Kumar was taken ...

Naman Tiwari, a 20-year-old left-arm medium-fast bowler from Deoria, has made his mark in the IPL T20 League 2026. The Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for ₹1 crore, bringing pride and celebration to his ancestral village, Khukhundu in the Parasia Gulali area, and across the region. Humble Beginnings, Big Dreams Coming from a middle-class family, Naman’s father, Suryanath Tiwari, an LIC agent residing in Lucknow, never imposed his own wishes on his son. From a young age, Naman’s passion leaned more toward cricket than academics. Recognizing his son’s talent, Suryanath offered unwavering support, allowing Naman to pursue cricket seriously. Cricketing Journey The youngest of three siblings, Naman completed his schooling in Deoria up to the intermediate level. Inspired as a child...

In an age often marked by indifference and self-interest, a heart-warming story from a small village in Jhansi district has emerged as a powerful reminder that humanity and compassion are very much alive. From Sant Behata village under the Chirgaon police station area of Jhansi, a village headman has set an extraordinary example by adopting a helpless orphaned girl as his own daughter and later arranging her marriage with full honor and grandeur—just as any loving father would. A Childhood Shadowed by Loss The story revolves around Shivani, the eldest of two sisters, who faced unimaginable tragedy at a tender age. When she was just seven years old, her father died suddenly of a heart attack. Before the family could recover from the shock, fate struck again—three years later, her m...