Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh: In a major breakthrough, Aligarh Police arrested notorious history-sheeter Omprakash alias Shaka, a criminal carrying a reward of ₹50,000, following an encounter on Thursday. Shaka had opened fire on Constable Dev Dixit of Tappal Police Station on 9 November 2025, leaving him seriously injured. According to the police, Shaka—listed as a hardened offender at Tappal Police Station—had fired upon a police team when they attempted to arrest him last month. The firing left Constable Dev Dixit injured, while Shaka, along with his accomplice Nishant, managed to flee the scene. A case was registered at Tappal Police Station, and multiple teams from Tappal Police, the Crime Branch, and the SOG launched a manhunt to track him down. Acting on a tip-off that Shaka would be returning to ...

Ghaziabad: A major road accident took place early Thursday morning on NH-9 near Hitech College, when a private passenger bus travelling from Haldwani to Delhi lost control, rammed into the service-road divider and overturned. Around a dozen passengers sustained injuries in the mishap. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred as the bus attempted to climb onto the Wave City flyover. The vehicle suddenly went out of control and hit the divider with great force, causing it to overturn. A total of 41 passengers were on board. Following the incident, teams from Dial-112, Wave City Police Station, and Masuri Police Station reached the spot immediately. With the help of local commuters, all injured passengers were rescued from the overturned bus. Police confirmed that 12 passengers,...

Celebrated Vrindavan-based bhajan singer and kathavachak (storyteller) Indresh Upadhyay is all set to begin a new chapter in his life with his wedding to Shipra from Haryana on 5th December at a five-star hotel in Jaipur. The ceremony is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and preparations are already underway. A Spiritual Prodigy Even as a child engrossed in play and sports, Indresh memorized the entire Bhagavad Gita by the age of 13, showcasing his early devotion and mastery. His spiritual performances have garnered a massive following among the Gen Z audience, with 1.9 million followers on Instagram and over 1.33 million subscribers on his YouTube channel 'Bhakti Path'. His income primarily comes from bhajan singing, kathavachan, and online spiritual courses organized by the Bhakt...

Nandgram’s Ramleela Park in C-Block has become a hub for drug users, turning what was once a space for children’s play and community gatherings into a den of fear and illegal activity. Local residents report that youngsters openly consume alcohol and risky injections, leaving behind used syringes and empty drug vials throughout the park. Families now avoid the area due to safety concerns. Women and Children at Risk Residents claim that intoxicated youths frequently harass local women and girls, and anyone who objects faces threats or attacks. The situation has escalated to a point where law-abiding citizens fear entering the park, making it a no-go zone for families. Allegations Against Home Guard Locals allege that a home guard stationed in the area is complicit, allowing thes...

Bahraich:The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the long-awaited Bahraich–Jarwal Road new railway line has been finalized and submitted to the Ministry of Railways, giving fresh momentum to the project. Once completed, this 65–70 km rail corridor is expected to strengthen rail connectivity in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, providing the public with faster, safer, and more convenient travel options. Project Overview The new line will feature stations at Jarwal town, Kaiserganj, Fakharpur, and a halt at Parsendi Sugar Mill. The estimated project cost is ₹530 crore, slightly higher than the previous estimate of ₹529.96 crore. The location survey, which began in December 2023, is now in its final phase. The project aims to shorten travel time from Bahraich to Lucknow, offering passengers a cost-e...

The narcotic cough syrup syndicate in Uttar Pradesh continues to unravel layers of corruption, money laundering, and a deep network of operatives. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now stepped in, tightening the noose around the syndicate headed by Shubham Jaiswal, who has fled to Dubai. On Wednesday, two teams from the ED’s Lucknow Zonal Office reached Varanasi and pasted summons at Jaiswal’s residence, directing him to appear on December 8 with complete details of his firms, assets, and financial transactions. Meanwhile, police produced Shubham’s father, Bhola Prasad, in court, where he was remanded to 14 days’ police custody. During interrogation, Bhola made explosive revelations—bringing to light the crucial role of CA Vishnu Agrawal, a key figure said to have maintained the fina...

Lucknow: A massive disruption in the global Microsoft Windows system on Wednesday morning caused check-in failures at several major airports across India — including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Varanasi. The breakdown of airport IT systems forced staff to switch to manual check-in, resulting in widespread delays and cancellations. Lucknow Airport faced a significant impact, with seven flights cancelled and several others delayed by up to one hour and fifteen minutes. Which Flights Were Cancelled? Due to technical failures, the following flights operating to and from Lucknow were cancelled: Flights Coming to Lucknow (Cancelled): Indigo 6E 6614 — Delhi to Lucknow (Scheduled 6:40 PM) Indigo 6E 5088 — Mumbai to Lucknow (Scheduled 8:35 PM) Indigo 6E 856 — Kolkata to Luckn...

Lucknow: A major national debate has erupted after Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani recently stated that “wherever there is oppression, there will be jihad,” and even suggested including the concept of jihad in school curricula. His remarks triggered widespread controversy, with the strongest criticism coming from Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the national president of All India Muslim Jamaat. Razvi not only condemned Madani’s comments but also called him a “traitor”, accusing him of provoking Muslims and attempting to divide society. “India Is Darul Salam — Jihad Is Unlawful Here” Razvi stated that India is Darul Salam, meaning a land of peace and security, where jihad is not permissible under Islamic law. He warned that introducing jihad in schools...

Noida Crime & Civic Duty:A disturbing incident from Noida’s Chaurha village has gone viral on social media, showing a drunk man creating a nuisance during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. The man, identified as Joginder, was seen misbehaving with a woman Booth Level Officer (BLO) and threatening staff members while repeatedly saying, “Don’t take me lightly, my name is Joginder.” The incident took place on December 1 at the Primary School, Chaurha, Sector-12, where several BLOs were engaged in voter list revision work. According to officials, the intoxicated man barged into the school premises and started pressuring the BLO team to make his voter ID on the spot. When the woman BLO informed him that his name was not listed in the voter register of this booth, the...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: A horrific road accident late Wednesday night on the Delhi–Lucknow National Highway claimed the lives of four MBBS students from Venkateshwara University. The high-speed car in which they were travelling crashed directly into a DCM truck near Atrasi village in the Rajabpur police station area. Car Crushed in Violent Impact The accident occurred around 10 p.m. in front of a restaurant near the flyover. According to police, a DCM heading toward Delhi had just crossed the flyover when a speeding car coming from behind rammed straight into it. The collision was so severe that the car was completely mangled, leaving all four occupants dead on the spot. Victims Identified as 2020 MBBS Batch Students Police identified the deceased as Arnav Chakraborty, Ayush Sha...