Uttar Pradesh

In a shocking incident from Varanasi, a 46-year-old auto-rickshaw driver brutally murdered his 26-year-old wife and dumped her body nearly 25 kilometers away in an attempt to destroy evidence. The case was cracked after police identified the victim through a tattoo on her hand. The accused, identified as Pradeep Mishra, took his wife Laxmi out on the pretext of a casual outing on the night of December 19. According to police investigations, he strangled her with a muffler at a deserted location and then repeatedly struck her face with a stone, disfiguring it beyond recognition. He later transported the body and disposed of it in a remote area. Police officials said the murder was the result of prolonged domestic discord triggered by Laxmi’s alleged relationship with another man. Duri...

Lucknow: In a major step to strengthen healthcare and medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved the formation of the UP Specialist Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment Board. The new board aims to streamline and expedite the recruitment process for doctors in hospitals and faculty members in medical colleges. Faster Recruitment ProcessPreviously, appointments of specialist doctors and medical teachers were conducted through the UP Public Service Commission, a process that could take 8–10 months for exams and additional six months or more for final appointments. Often, selected specialists would join other institutions before completing the formalities, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. With the new board in place, the recruitment process will be significa...

Agra: A serious controversy has erupted in Agra’s Kirawali police station after allegations surfaced that a young man was subjected to third-degree torture during a murder investigation, leaving him with fractures in both legs. The incident has triggered immediate administrative action against the officers involved. Alleged Third-Degree TortureThe victim, Raju, from Karhara village, was reportedly pressured to confess to a murder committed on August 5, in which ex-army man Balbir Singh was killed. Four months after the crime, the case remained unsolved. According to his family, Raju was summoned for questioning after his elder brother Satyaprakash was called to the station on December 20. During interrogation, he was allegedly beaten and forced to admit to the crime, resulting in him lo...

The high-tech Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, often showcased as a symbol of modern India, recently witnessed an incident that raised serious concerns about public decency and security oversight. Authorities have now identified the student and female student seen in an obscene video recorded inside a train coach, and their respective educational institutions are preparing to take stringent disciplinary action, including possible expulsion. Police have also initiated a formal investigation into the matter. The incident occurred on November 24, during a journey between Duhai Station and Meerut South. Taking advantage of a sparsely occupied coach, the students allegedly engaged in highly objectionable and obscene acts in public view, crossing all limits of social decorum. Shockingly, during the en...

Every year on December 23, India observes National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India and one of the most influential advocates of farmers’ rights in the country’s history. Revered as the “Messiah of Farmers”, Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of rural India, agrarian reforms, and the dignity of the farming community. Born into a farming family, Charan Singh understood the struggles of rural India not from textbooks, but from lived experience. Throughout his political journey, he consistently raised his voice for farmers’ economic security, fair land distribution, and social justice. At a time when industrial growth dominated national discourse, he firmly asserted t...

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh):In a major breakthrough, Barabanki police have arrested three notorious thieves involved in ATM thefts by cutting machines open using gas cutters—a method they reportedly learned through YouTube videos. The accused were apprehended along with sophisticated tools used in the crime, ATM cards, an LPG gas cylinder, a Hyundai Creta car, and an illegal firearm. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rahul Gaur, Mohit Chaudhary, and Raj Kanojia, all residents of the Pura Kalandar police station area in Ayodhya district. Arrest Made Under Special Anti-Crime Drive According to police officials, the arrests were made as part of a special district-wide operation launched to curb incidents of theft, robbery, and snatching. Acting on the directions of Super...

Mathura (Vrindavan):Vrindavan, the sacred land of devotion and renunciation, continues to draw spiritual seekers from across India and abroad. In this divine atmosphere, renowned spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj was recently visited by senior saints of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampradaya from Pune, marking a deeply devotional and emotionally charged spiritual interaction. The visiting saints, associated with the globally respected BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, met Premanand Maharaj and engaged in meaningful spiritual dialogue. The Swaminarayan Sampradaya is widely known for its disciplined way of life, monumental temple architecture, and commitment to social reform. In Pune, the organization has a strong presence and actively works to instill values and promote Sanatan Dharma among the yout...

Aligarh:A video showing an on-duty police sub-inspector sleeping inside a police outpost has triggered widespread criticism and embarrassment for the Uttar Pradesh Police in Aligarh district. The incident took place at the Khereshwar Police Outpost under the Lodha police station area, where a sub-inspector was allegedly found asleep during duty hours. The viral video, reportedly recorded by a local resident, shows Sub-Inspector Shiv Kumar Sharma lying on a cot inside the outpost premises, dressed in full police uniform. A cloth can be seen covering his face, while his shoes are placed beside the cot—clearly indicating he was resting while officially on duty. The video has since spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions from both the public and within the poli...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh:Hindu leader Sadhvi Prachi has issued a strong appeal to the Government of India, urging it to open the country’s borders to provide shelter to persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh and to deport illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals currently residing in India. Speaking to the media in Muzaffarnagar, Sadhvi Prachi expressed deep anguish and anger over alleged attacks and killings of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. She said India has a moral responsibility to protect Hindus facing violence in neighboring countries. Allegations of Selective Humanitarianism Sadhvi Prachi accused political leaders of selective outrage, claiming that those who speak passionately about humanitarian crises in regions such as the Gaza Strip remain silent when Hindus are att...

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh:Nearly nine years after the horrific Bulandshahr gang-rape incident, a special court sentenced five convicts to life imprisonment. However, the verdict failed to bring closure to the survivor, who expressed deep disappointment, stating that such “monsters deserved public execution, not just imprisonment.” The reaction intensified after one of the convicts, Zubair, was seen smiling moments after being awarded life imprisonment. His conduct sparked outrage and added to the survivor’s trauma. “I am studying law. If I ever become a judge, I will ensure justice for victims like me,” the survivor said, her voice trembling. “Even today, recalling that dark night sends shivers down my spine. My entire family was destroyed. We were forced to abandon our life and liv...