Uttar Pradesh

Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh continue to fluctuate sharply, with mornings turning foggy in several districts and temperatures dipping in many places. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the next few days may bring a slight rise in temperature, even as winter slowly approaches. Winters Yet to Tighten Grip, but Nights Getting Colder Despite the last week of November setting in, Uttar Pradesh has not yet witnessed severe cold. However, many districts are now recording minimum temperatures below 8°C, making nights noticeably chilly.Etawah remained the coldest location with a minimum temperature of 7.4°C, while Meerut recorded 7.5°C. Barabanki, Bareilly, and Muzaffarnagar also reported lows of 8°C. In Lucknow, the minimum temperature stood at 11.7°C, whil...

In a heartwarming example of integrity and courage, a groom in Muzaffarnagar has won widespread praise after he returned ₹31 lakh offered as dowry during his wedding ceremony, choosing instead to accept only ₹1 as a symbolic blessing. “I Cannot Take a Father’s Lifetime Savings” The groom, Avdhesh Rana (26), stunned guests during the tilak ceremony when the bride’s family presented ₹31 lakh, carefully arranged in a ceremonial tray. The amount had been collected by the family of the bride, Aditi Singh (24), whose father had passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by the gesture but firm in his principles, Avdhesh bowed before the tray and politely returned the money, saying: “I have no right over this. This is the lifetime savings of her late father. I cannot take it.” ...

A devastating road accident occurred early Friday morning in Mirzapur, claiming the lives of four people, including a father and son. The fatal crash took place around 7:30 AM near the Katka Godown area under the Kachhwa police station limits. According to initial reports, a speeding car travelling from Prayagraj to Varanasi first struck two pedestrians on the roadside and then rammed into a stationary truck parked along the highway. The impact was so severe that the car was completely crushed, with debris scattered over 50 meters. Thick Fog or Driver Fatigue Suspected Eyewitnesses suggest that heavy morning fog may have reduced visibility, contributing to the accident. However, some locals claim that the car driver might have dozed off behind the wheel. Father and Son Killed I...

A heartbreaking case has emerged from Hathras, where a 45-year-old woman, Deepa Bhardwaj, has been missing for the past five days. Her husband, Mukesh Bhardwaj, has been roaming from street to street with her photograph, pleading with strangers for any information that may help trace his wife. The incident took place in Chaman Bihar Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Hathras Gate police station. According to family members, Deepa left home on 22 November to buy a sweater and blouse from the local market. She told her family she would return soon, but never came back. When she did not return even by late evening, the family began searching for her in nearby areas. After hours of effort and no success, they reported her missing at the Hathras Gate police station. Acting on the compl...

Gorakhpur: Geeta Press, the century-old spiritual publishing institution located on Reti Road, is set to expand its operations on a much larger scale. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved the allocation of 10 acres of land in the GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) region to Geeta Press, fulfilling a long-standing request of the management. The formal allotment is scheduled for 29 November, with the blueprint for the new site already finalized. Demand for Books Surges; Space Falls Short For more than 100 years, Geeta Press has remained one of the world’s most renowned publishers of spiritual literature. Every year, the press prints over 3 crore religious books in multiple Indian languages.However, in recent years, the demand for Geeta Press publications has surge...

Prayagraj: A video showcasing the swagger and aggressive display of Abaan, the younger son of slain mafia don Ateeq Ahmed, has gone viral on social media, triggering shockwaves from Prayagraj to Lucknow.Following the uproar, the Dhoomanganj police station has registered a case under BNS Section 353 against Abaan, his associate Hamza, and an unidentified individual based on a complaint filed by SI Abid. Viral Video Shows Caravan of Luxury Cars In the viral clip, Abaan is seen riding in a convoy of luxury vehicles, accompanied by a group of young men—an appearance reminiscent of his father’s notorious dominance.The incident reportedly took place two days ago during a wedding function in the Dhoomanganj area. A dramatic background audio plays in the video, with lines such as:“A man’s...

Kanpur In a bizarre incident on a UP Roadways bus, a conductor charged a separate ₹126 ticket for a couple’s pet parrot, treating it as “luggage.” The couple, travelling from Myor to Kanpur, were stunned when the conductor insisted that any bird or animal in a cage falls under the luggage category, making a ticket mandatory. Passengers onboard were equally surprised. The Parrot That Cost Extra Rinki Devi from Rāmādevī, Kanpur, had recently visited her parental home in Myor. There she bought a parrot for just ₹50 after it caught her fancy. On Wednesday morning, she and her husband Rahul boarded a Kanpur-bound bus from the Kidwai Nagar depot. The conductor, Anwar Saeed, first issued tickets worth ₹556 for the couple. Moments later, he demanded an additional ₹126 as the parrot’s f...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh:The legal net is tightening around Sharik Satha, the alleged mastermind behind last year’s violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The police have now registered two additional FIRs against him at the Nakhasa Police Station. The filings come under the supervision of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) as authorities intensify efforts to bring the absconding accused to justice. Sharik Satha, son of Sahak Hussain from Mohalla Pjaya Deepa Sarai, has been on the run for several years, with reports indicating he has been outside India since 2020. Multiple police raids to apprehend him have so far been unsuccessful, although authorities remain vigilant and continue their search. Previously, arrest warrants and non-bailable warrants (NBWs) were issued, and property attachme...

Greater Noida:In a major breakthrough in the high-profile Nikki Bhati murder case of Sirsa village, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kasna Kotwali police have filed a detailed charge sheet of over 500 pages in court, bringing an end to months of speculation and heated debates on social media. For the past two months, the case had fueled widespread discussions, claims, and accusations online, with both sides blaming each other’s families. According to sources, the previously suggested suicide theory has been proven false during the investigation. With the filing of the charge sheet, the matter will now proceed under the judicial process. Accused and Investigation Findings:The charge sheet names Nikki’s husband Vipin Bhati, her brother-in-law Rohit Bhati, father-in-law Satveer, and mother-in-law Da...