Uttar Pradesh

Muzaffarnagar (UP): A high-speed car rammed into a roadside dhaba on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway-58 on Thursday night, narrowly missing a family standing outside, police said. The shocking incident was captured on CCTV and quickly went viral on social media. The footage shows the car smashing into the dhaba, causing significant damage to the property. The family outside the eatery escaped without any injuries, avoiding what could have been a tragic accident. Driver Reverses and Hits Pole According to police, when the dhaba staff rushed to stop the vehicle, the driver reversed the car and hit a pole outside the establishment, before fleeing the scene. The vehicle caused structural damage to part of the dhaba and broke a pole in the process. CCTV Footage Leads to Identifi...

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh): A major controversy has erupted in Muzaffarnagar after a muazzin of Medina Mosque allegedly threatened to behead a police sub-inspector, triggering widespread concern within the police department and among religious organisations. The accused, identified as Mohammad Irfan, was arrested under preventive sections related to breach of peace and later released on bail. The incident pertains to the Civil Lines police station area, specifically Medina Chowk, where the Medina Mosque is located. The matter has remained at the centre of public discourse for the past two days after multiple videos related to the episode went viral on social media. Allegations of Assault During Azaan According to Mohammad Irfan, the muazzin of Medina Mosque, the dispute began w...

Gorakhpur: The arrest of a man posing as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Gorakhpur has revealed a startling mix of fraud, flamboyance, and a dramatic personal life. Gaurav Kumar, a resident of Sitamarhi district in Bihar, was apprehended by police for allegedly running a multi-crore cheating racket across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh while impersonating a 2022-batch IAS officer. Adding a sensational twist to the case, one of his girlfriends—also from Bihar—posted his photograph on her WhatsApp status with the caption “Miss You Jaanu” shortly after his arrest. The status went viral within hours, drawing widespread attention on social media. Lived as an ‘Officer’, Ran Fraud Network for Months Police said Gaurav had been hiding in a rented house in Chilu...

Prayagraj: In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that a wife who is financially independent and deliberately conceals her employment and income from the court is not entitled to maintenance and deserves no judicial sympathy. The court observed that a woman who is capable of maintaining herself cannot seek financial support from her husband by misleading the judiciary. Suppression of material facts, particularly regarding employment and earnings, amounts to abuse of the legal process. Maintenance Claim Rejected Under CrPC Section 125 Justice Madanpal Singh, while allowing a criminal revision petition filed by the husband, set aside the Family Court’s earlier order that had directed him to pay maintenance. The High Court ruled that under Section 125 of the Crimi...

Mahoba: Panic spread across the Kabrai stone market area after a severely mutilated body was discovered on the Gangamai hill on Thursday. The deceased had deep head injuries, and parts of the body were missing. A post-mortem examination revealed that the heart and lungs were not found inside the chest cavity, prompting strong suspicion of homicide. The victim was identified as Sundar Saini (48), a resident of Shastri Nagar in Kabrai, who earned his livelihood by making and selling flower garlands. According to his son Krishnakant, Saini left home on Wednesday evening to deliver flower garlands but never returned. When attempts to trace him failed, the family lodged a missing report at the local police station. Villagers Suspect Animal Attack, Family Alleges Murder Villagers claime...

Lucknow: The political buzz around the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is gaining momentum much earlier than expected. The Congress Party has intensified its preparations and held an important meeting in Delhi, led by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, signaling a possible major organisational overhaul ahead of the crucial polls. Although party leaders maintained that the meeting was primarily focused on preparations for the December 14 anti-SIR rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, political observers believe the closed-door discussions indicate Congress’s growing strategic activity with an eye on 2027. Why UP Remains Central to National Politics For decades, political analysts have reiterated that “the road to Delhi passes through Uttar Pradesh.” The 2027 Assembly elections wil...

Amroha: Security agencies were put on alert in Amroha’s Mandi Dhanaura area after a Bangladeshi woman, who had married an Indian-origin man in Saudi Arabia, entered India illegally via Nepal. Acting on a tip-off from local residents, police detained the couple on Thursday evening and questioned them for several hours. A case was registered late night for lack of required travel documents. On Friday, an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team reached Mandi Dhanaura and initiated an in-depth investigation. During interrogation, it emerged that the woman, Reena Begum, returned to Bangladesh three months ago following her father’s death. Her husband Rashid, who works in Saudi Arabia, visited her twice in Bangladesh. On his third visit, the couple obtained a 30-day tourist visa for Nepal and late...

Varanasi, December 12, 2025: Varanasi has introduced India’s first hydrogen-powered cruise, inaugurated by Union Minister Sarvanand Sonwal. Operating four times daily, this eco-friendly cruise combines modern technology with the city’s cultural heritage, offering a sustainable way to experience the Ganga. A Milestone in Green TechnologyFlagged off from Namo Ghat on Thursday, the cruise is currently managed by the Indian Waterways Authority. The vessel is entirely based on indigenous technology, producing zero emissions or noise pollution. Each cruise can accommodate up to 50 passengers, allowing tourists to enjoy morning rides as well as the evening Ganga Aarti in complete comfort and sustainability. Five such cruises are now operational from Namo Ghat, with plans to expand operations i...

Gajraula, Amroha, December 12, 2025: A bizarre case has emerged from the Gajraula area of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman is insisting on living with a married temple priest. The issue escalated to the point that a local panchayat was convened, but hours of deliberation failed to produce any resolution. Allegations and ClaimsAccording to the woman, she had been in a long-standing relationship with the priest, who allegedly treated her like a wife and had promised to marry her. She claims that even the priest’s wife was aware of the relationship and that, for some time, both women were living with him. The dispute intensified when the priest recently refused to continue cohabiting with the woman. She also alleges that the priest had listed himself as the father on her child’s Aadhaa...