Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida: Panic erupted on Tuesday evening when an under-construction wall at Felix Hospital in Sector Gamma-1 suddenly collapsed, trapping seven laborers under the debris. All the workers were promptly rescued and admitted to a nearby hospital, with two reported to be in critical condition. No fatalities were reported. According to police, the incident occurred while basement work was underway at the hospital site. A JCB machine was being used to dig a water tank when the boundary wall unexpectedly gave way, burying the seven workers beneath the rubble. Immediate rescue operations were launched by local police and the fire brigade, who cleared the debris and ensured all workers were safely removed. The injured workers—Samresh, Lakhiram, Sanjay Mishra, Sewalal Manjhi, Sunil Bask...

Ballia: In a drive against noise pollution, Ballia police have taken action against the unauthorized use of loudspeakers in several mosques across the district. FIRs have been registered against 17 clerics and mosque custodians for violating Supreme Court and state government directives on noise control. Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh told the media on Tuesday that mosque authorities and clerics had been repeatedly warned. Despite these warnings, complaints continued to pour in about loud broadcasts. Consequently, legal action was initiated under Sections 223(A) and 293 of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. According to police reports, an FIR was filed against Maulvi Mohammad Shahjahan of Gothhuli Mosque following a complai...

Gazipur: A female constable posted at the city police lines has filed a formal complaint against a male colleague, alleging harassment, intimidation, and interference in her personal life that led to the break-up of her engagement. The accused constable, stationed on jail security duty in Gazipur, reportedly obtained her phone number from the duty roster and began contacting her, initially under the pretext of routine discussion. According to the complainant, after discovering that she was engaged—with her wedding scheduled for March 2026—the male constable began issuing threats. When she refused to engage in conversation, he allegedly went to the extent of repeatedly banging on the gate of her quarters at night. The female constable claims that the colleague spread false rumors and plo...

Noida, UP: The Noida Authority has imposed a hefty fine of ₹5 lakh on a cloud kitchen in Safarbadi Village, Sector-72, after inspectors found serious violations of hygiene standards and improper use of single-use plastics. The action was taken by the Public Health Department of the authority, which warned of stricter measures if the fine is not paid within the stipulated time. Inspection Findings:During the inspection, the officials discovered that the cloud kitchen, operated by Chawla Pro Food & Beverage Company, was not maintaining proper cleanliness in the food preparation and storage areas. Wet and dry waste was not being segregated properly, and single-use plastics were being extensively used. Furthermore, the kitchen was found using coal for cooking, in violation of environmen...

Lucknow/Delhi: Following the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, the investigation has intensified with NIA taking charge of the case. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while in Bhutan, warned of strict action against those responsible for such attacks in the national capital. As part of the nationwide probe, UP ATS and Jammu & Kashmir Police raided the residences of Dr. Parvez Ansari and his sister, Dr. Shaheen, in Lucknow, uncovering crucial leads. Both are siblings, children of Saeed Ansari, who has denied any involvement of his children in terrorist activities. Family Statement:Saeed Ansari told reporters, “I have three children. My eldest son Shoaib lives with me. My daughter Shaheen, whom you are referring to, has never been involved in any wrongdoing. I spoke to her a ...

Saharanpur/Jammu & Kashmir: The investigation into Dr. Adil Ahmed, a resident of Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir, has intensified after a car purchased from Saharanpur came under scrutiny. The vehicle, an Alto bearing registration UP11BD3563, was recovered from Parvez Ansari’s residence and had an Integral University sticker affixed. According to sources, Dr. Adil purchased the car from an individual in Saharanpur and had obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for transfer to Lucknow. However, the vehicle was never officially registered in his name, nor has it been transferred to anyone else to date. This irregularity has raised concerns for investigating agencies. Investigation UnderwayThe J&K Police and intelligence agencies have begun questioning the seller involved in ...

Ghaziabad (Vibhu Mishra): A group of farmers created a stir at a car showroom on Meerut Road after the management allegedly refused to replace a defective vehicle. The farmers staged a sit-in, laying down charpoys, cooking meals on-site, and demanding a brand-new car. Police were called to the showroom following reports of the protest. ACP Nandgram Upasana Pandey arrived at the scene and attempted to negotiate with the farmers. However, the delegation, led by District President Bijendra Singh, refused to budge. They insisted that the protest would continue until the defective car was replaced. ACP Pandey eventually left without a resolution. The Issue Behind the ProtestAccording to District President Bijendra Chaudhary, farmer Mahesh Yadav of Bamhat purchased the car on October 18. W...

Jitendra Kumar Maurya, Barabanki: A truly rare and astonishing incident has been reported from Gurela village in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, where a farmer’s cow gave birth to three calves — two males and one female — at once. The extraordinary birth, which occurs only once in several lakh cases, has left locals and veterinarians equally amazed. According to information, the cow belonging to Rajesh Mishra, a resident of Gurela under Masauli block, delivered three healthy calves on Monday. The news quickly spread across the region, drawing large crowds of villagers eager to catch a glimpse of the mother cow and her newborns. People from nearby villages are also arriving in large numbers, offering sweets and jaggery as part of their prayers and celebrations. A Rare Natural Phen...

New Delhi (Rajesh Chaudhary): In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday acquitted Surendra Koli in the last pending case related to the infamous Nithari serial killings, paving the way for his release after nearly two decades behind bars. The bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Vikram Nath accepted Koli’s curative petition, setting aside all previous convictions and sentences. This marks the final closure of the long-drawn judicial battle surrounding one of India’s most horrifying murder cases. Supreme Court Quashes All Previous Orders The apex court struck down its earlier February 15, 2011 verdict, which had upheld Koli’s death sentence, as well as the October 28, 2014 order rejecting his review plea. The Court also null...

Agra (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking revelation, the Food Safety Department has busted a massive adulterated milk racket running under the name Bajrang Dairy & Chiller Plant in Agra’s Kheragarh area. During a late-night raid, officials discovered that milk was being manufactured artificially at a cost of just ₹20 per litre and then sold in the market for ₹50 per litre. The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Srivastava, began on Sunday night around 9 PM and continued until Monday afternoon. When officers entered the facility located on Dungarwala Basai Nawab Road, they found large storage tanks filled not with pure milk but with a chemical-laden white mixture. According to officials, the fake milk was being produced by blending palm oil, vegetable oil, skimmed milk p...