Uttar Pradesh

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, has strongly responded to a recent statement by Dattatreya Hosabale, the General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking from Deoband on Tuesday, Maulana Madani clarified that Muslims worship only Allah, and the fundamental Islamic principle of Tawheed (the oneness of God) cannot be compromised. Commenting on the RSS leader’s suggestion that Muslims should worship elements like the sun, rivers, or trees, Maulana Madani said, “Muslims can love their homeland, protect it, and serve it, but worship is reserved solely for God. Islam does not allow the worship of any other object, entity, or force.” Distinguishing Love for Nation and Worship:Maulana Madani emphasized that loving one’s...

Gorakhpur: In a shocking case from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman has approached the local police, accusing her doctor husband of avoiding marital intimacy since their wedding 18 months ago. According to the complaint, the couple was married on 25 April 2024, with the bride’s family giving a dowry of ₹15 lakh in cash and other household items. The woman alleges that her husband has consistently avoided sharing the same room, always making excuses. She later discovered that he is physically incapable of having marital relations. Upon raising the issue with his family, she was allegedly subjected to physical abuse and thrown out of the house. Incident DetailsThe woman, a resident of the Gola police station area, filed the complaint along with her brother. She stated that on the wedd...

The year 2026 could mark a historic setback for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the retirement of 10 Rajya Sabha members. If current political equations remain unchanged, BSP is likely to be left without any representation in either House of Parliament, a situation that would arise after nearly 36 years. BSP Faces the Biggest Impact Among the retiring MPs is Ramji Gautam, the only BSP representative currently in Parliament. His term ends in 2026, and given the party’s extremely weak presence in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, BSP is virtually out of contention for a Rajya Sabha seat in the upcoming elections. The situation has already worsened for the party after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where BSP failed to win a single seat. With Ramji Gautam’s retir...

Lucknow:The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has continued its administrative reshuffle, transferring 27 Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers across the state. This move comes a day after the transfer of seven IAS officers, indicating a major reorganisation in the state bureaucracy. According to official orders issued late Tuesday night, several PCS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in key administrative, judicial, and revenue positions. PCS officer Subhash Chandra Prajapati has been appointed as Controller of Examinations, Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow.Ramesh Babu, Anil Kumar, Deepak Verma, Mahipal Singh, along with several others, have also been given new postings. Key Appointments and Transfers Parman...

Ghaziabad: In an era often marked by complaints of administrative apathy, Ghaziabad District Magistrate (DM) IAS Ravindra Kumar Mandar has won public admiration by setting a powerful example of empathy and responsive governance. During a public grievance hearing at the Collectorate, the DM not only directed officials to expedite pending matters but also personally stepped in to help those in distress. A poor farmer who approached the DM shared that his financial condition was so dire that he was unable to pay his pending electricity bill. Moved by the farmer’s plight, DM Mandar immediately extended financial assistance of ₹5,100 from his own pocket, enabling the farmer to clear the dues. The gesture was widely seen as a rare display of humanity from a senior bureaucrat. In another ca...

In a major relief for rural residents, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uttar Pradesh Rural Abadi Act, 2025, popularly known as the Gharouni Law. The legislation gives legal recognition to Gharouni documents, enabling villagers to secure bank loans for construction, repair, and other financial needs using their residential property records. The law is being seen as a landmark reform aimed at strengthening property rights in rural areas and empowering villagers economically. It is the state-level legal implementation of the Central Government’s PM SVAMITVA Scheme, under which drone surveys are conducted to map residential land in villages. Gharouni Gets Legal Status With the passage of the Act, Gharouni has now become an officially recognized legal document, similar...

To facilitate Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Ghaziabad district administration has extended the operating hours of liquor shops for a limited period. As per the orders issued by District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar, retail liquor outlets will be allowed to remain open until 11:00 pm on select festive dates. According to the official order, liquor shops will operate from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm on December 24 and 25, 2025, in view of Christmas celebrations. Similarly, to cater to New Year festivities, shops will follow the same extended timing on December 30 and 31, 2025. One-Time Relaxation, Strict Compliance Mandatory District Magistrate Mandar clarified that this relaxation is strictly limited to the festive occasion and will not be extended beyond the notified dates...

Panic gripped Kanpur’s Ganga Barrage on Tuesday evening when occupants of a speeding car allegedly rammed into a police checking team, seriously injuring two sub-inspectors and a home guard, before smashing through barricades and fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 6:28 pm during a special vehicle checking drive being conducted jointly by the Kohna Police Station and Traffic Police, following strict instructions issued by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for intensified security checks across the city. Car Accelerates Despite Police Signal According to eyewitnesses, a black car with four young men onboard was approaching from the Unnao side when police personnel signaled it to stop. The vehicle initially slowed down, but as officers moved closer, the driver suddenly acce...

Basti, UP: In a shocking incident highlighting the dark side of family disputes, a nephew allegedly murdered his uncle over a property-sharing conflict in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. The crime took place in Belwaria Jungle village, under Gaur police station limits. Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case. Brutal Attack While Returning from Flour MillAccording to police, the incident occurred on the night of 19 December. Victim Dharmendra Chaudhary was returning home after having a meal at his regular flour mill. The attackers, lying in wait, ambushed him from behind and struck him repeatedly with bent hoes and sticks, leaving him severely injured. Victim Dies During TreatmentFamily members rushed the injured Dharmendra to the local Community Health Centre (CH...