Tuesday, March 24

Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Car Blast: Jaish-e-Mohammad Fidayeen Video Surfaces; BJP Hits Back at Imran Masood’s Statement
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Car Blast: Jaish-e-Mohammad Fidayeen Video Surfaces; BJP Hits Back at Imran Masood’s Statement

New Delhi: Nearly ten days after the 10 November Delhi car blast, a major development has stirred the political landscape. A video statement by Jaish‑e‑Mohammad fidayeen attacker Dr. Umar Mohammad Nabi has surfaced, triggering a fierce political war of words. Imran Masood Calls Attacker “Misguided”, Sparks Controversy Reacting to the video, Congress MP Imran Masood termed the attacker a “misguided youth”, adding that such individuals do not represent Islam. His remarks immediately drew sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP Retaliates Strongly Speaking in Lucknow, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi launched a scathing attack on the Congress MP. Tripathi alleged that Masood’s remarks reflect the “declared agenda” of the INDIA alliance. “Imran Masood showing compa...
Fire Breaks Out in Kanpur Hotel, 10 People Rescued from Upper Floors Amid Thick Smoke
State, Uttar Pradesh

Fire Breaks Out in Kanpur Hotel, 10 People Rescued from Upper Floors Amid Thick Smoke

Kanpur: A sudden fire broke out on the first floor of a hotel in Kanpur late last night, sending thick smoke billowing throughout the building. Several guests were trapped on the third and fourth floors, prompting a dramatic rescue operation by the fire department. Rescue Amid Chaos The incident occurred at Sarika Hotel in the Kahukothi area under the Kalkutganj police station. The fire reportedly started due to a short circuit in a storeroom on the first floor. Flames quickly spread to the second floor, while smoke engulfed the entire building. Two families, totaling 10 people, were trapped on the third and fourth floors. Four fire brigade vehicles and police teams rushed to the scene. Firefighters first brought the people on the fourth floor to safety and then managed to control...
Keshav Prasad Maurya’s Rising Stature in BJP: Aiming Multiple Political Targets with One Strategist
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Keshav Prasad Maurya’s Rising Stature in BJP: Aiming Multiple Political Targets with One Strategist

Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s influence within the BJP continues to grow steadily. Following his effective role as co-in-charge in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, Maurya has been appointed as the central observer to oversee the selection of the BJP legislative party leader in Bihar. This appointment underscores the party’s increasing trust in his leadership abilities. Role in Bihar Elections In the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP secured 89 seats, emerging as the single largest party. The central leadership has now entrusted Maurya with the responsibility of supervising the election of the legislative party leader. The BJP’s central office issued a notice confirming that Maurya will work alongside Law & Justice Minister Arjun Ram ...
SP MLA Faheem Irfan Cycles Through Villages to Raise SIR Awareness; Swatantra Dev Singh Had Earlier Challenged Him on Wife’s Oath
State, Uttar Pradesh

SP MLA Faheem Irfan Cycles Through Villages to Raise SIR Awareness; Swatantra Dev Singh Had Earlier Challenged Him on Wife’s Oath

Muradabad: Haji Mohammed Faheem Irfan, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bilari, Muradabad, is on a unique campaign to raise awareness about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh. Cycling through villages, he has been reaching out door-to-door to educate residents about SIR and guide them on submitting their forms before the December 9 deadline. Village Outreach on SIR During his campaign, MLA Faheem Irfan visited Shahpur village, starting from polling booths where he reviewed the progress of SIR forms with BLOs and BLAs. BLO KP Singh confirmed that all forms had been distributed and retrieval from voters was underway. The MLA personally cycled through homes, explaining the importance of the SIR process and urging residents to submit completed forms to BLOs. He also...
Kanpur “Looting Bride” Divyanshi Rathore Granted Bail Amid Gaps in Police Case
State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur “Looting Bride” Divyanshi Rathore Granted Bail Amid Gaps in Police Case

Kanpur: In a significant turn of events in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the court has ordered the release of the woman allegedly involved in a high-profile “loot bride” case, Divyanshi Rathore, citing lack of credible evidence from the police. The police had claimed that Rs 8 crore were deposited in her accounts, but the court found the submissions insufficient and granted her bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. Court Highlights Gaps in Police Investigation The presiding court rejected the police request for a 14-day judicial remand, emphasizing that no solid or legally admissible evidence was presented against Divyanshi. The bench expressed displeasure over the investigation, underlining the need for impartiality and proper verification during the probe. Background of the Case Adi...
Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Praises Owaisi, Calls Him Straightforward Leader Despite Religion
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Praises Owaisi, Calls Him Straightforward Leader Despite Religion

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: Former BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has publicly praised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his straightforward approach in politics, saying he respects Owaisi as a leader despite differences in religion. Singh expressed satisfaction over Owaisi’s party winning five seats in the recent Bihar assembly elections. “Owaisi is a Straightforward, Hereditary Leader” During an interaction with a YouTuber, Singh said, “Asaduddin Owaisi fought the Bihar elections directly. He criticized both the BJP alliance and Lalu’s party openly. At least he speaks straight. I am happy that his party succeeded in the elections. Media now calls him BJP’s ‘B-team,’ but they will soon call Mayawati the same. Owaisi is a hereditary leader. His only ‘crime’ is that he is a Muslim.” Biha...
Good News for Noida Residents: Passport Application Process to Get Faster, Long Queues to End
State, Uttar Pradesh

Good News for Noida Residents: Passport Application Process to Get Faster, Long Queues to End

Noida/Greater Noida: Getting a passport in Noida and Greater Noida is set to become faster and more convenient as the Passport Seva Kendra at Sector-19 Head Post Office has been expanded. The upgraded facility aims to reduce waiting times and handle a significantly higher volume of applications. Expansion to Increase Application Capacity Fivefold Senior Post Master Manoj Kumar said that the expansion includes new machines, additional counters, and other necessary infrastructure upgrades. Currently, the center processes 45 applications per day with verification appointments. After the expansion, verification appointments will increase to 90 per day. Once all five counters are operational, the center is expected to process over 250 applications daily—five times the current capacity. ...
10-Foot King Cobra Pair Rescued from Ghazipur Village Home, Loud Hissing Sends Residents Into Panic
State, Uttar Pradesh

10-Foot King Cobra Pair Rescued from Ghazipur Village Home, Loud Hissing Sends Residents Into Panic

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: A wave of panic swept through Gaura village in Suhawal police jurisdiction on Tuesday afternoon when a male and female King Cobra, each nearly 10 feet long, emerged from a residential home. The hissing pair slithered into the courtyard, terrifying the residents. Promptly, villagers alerted the Forest Department, which rushed to the site. Rescue Operation by Forest Team Under the leadership of Regional Forest Officer JSP Verma, a team including Forest Inspector Ashok Kumar Yadav, Forest Assistants Ajit Kumar Rai, Dara Rai, and Forest Guard Samuddin, along with half a dozen staff members, reached the village. Curious onlookers gathered in hundreds, but the fearsome hissing of the cobras kept everyone at a safe distance. After nearly two hours of careful effo...
Major Action in Cooperative Department: Four Officials Suspended in Mahoba and Deoria; What Minister JPS Rathore Said
State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Action in Cooperative Department: Four Officials Suspended in Mahoba and Deoria; What Minister JPS Rathore Said

Lucknow: In a decisive move under its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials of the Cooperative Department. The action was taken after allegations of irregularities, negligence and misconduct surfaced from multiple districts. According to officials, several complaints had been received from farmers and public representatives regarding malpractice in cooperative operations. Acting on the instructions of Cooperative Minister JPS Rathore, the state government initiated strict disciplinary action to ensure transparency within the cooperative system. Officials Suspended for Irregularities Following inquiries into the complaints, the Cooperative Department and the UP Cooperative Federation Ltd. (PCF) suspended four officials w...
Police Took Me to the Station and Beat Me”: Lekhpal in Badaun Accuses Cops of Assault, ₹50,000 Bribe Demand
State, Uttar Pradesh

Police Took Me to the Station and Beat Me”: Lekhpal in Badaun Accuses Cops of Assault, ₹50,000 Bribe Demand

Badaun (UP): A shocking incident has emerged from Badaun where a lekhpal has accused police personnel of assaulting him and demanding ₹50,000 for his release. The lekhpal, identified as Brajesh Kumar Yadav, was later admitted to the district hospital after his condition reportedly deteriorated. Police, however, claim he was drunk and was sent for a medical examination. Claim: “Stopped Despite Permission, Then Taken to the Outpost and Beaten” According to Brajesh Kumar Yadav, he was returning from Padaua village after completing BLO duties on Tuesday. As he neared the Mandi Samiti area, police personnel stopped a tractor-trolley unloading soil in his field. Yadav claims he showed the officers a valid mining permit issued by the Mining Department, yet a heated argument followed. He ...