Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Blast Tragedy: A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening turned an ordinary day into a nightmare. The blast, which ripped through an i20 car, was so intense that the nearby area trembled in fear. Several people lost their lives in the incident — four of them from Uttar Pradesh. Amroha: Some had come to Delhi in search of work to feed their families, others to see a sick relative or buy goods for their small businesses — but destiny had other plans. What was supposed to be a routine day in the capital became their last. With the death toll rising, four of the deceased have been identified as residents of Uttar Pradesh, while three others remain critically injured. Two more bodies are yet to be identified. Families across UP are in deep mourning — homes once fi...

Shamli, November 11, 2025: What was meant to be a routine business trip to Delhi turned into a devastating tragedy for a family from Shamli. Twenty-two-year-old Nauman, a resident of Jhinjhana town, lost his life in the Red Fort car blast on Monday evening, while his younger brother Aman is battling for survival in the ICU of LNJP Hospital, Delhi. The brothers had gone to purchase cosmetic supplies for their local shop — a trip that ended in horror. Shock and grief in Jhinjhana As soon as the news reached their hometown, grief and disbelief engulfed Jhinjhana. Family members broke down in tears, unable to comprehend the sudden loss. Locals gathered outside their residence to console the grieving parents. The town, usually bustling with activity, fell silent in mourning. How the tr...

Ghaziabad: Commuters eagerly awaiting the opening of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will have to wait a little longer, as the project’s completion deadline has been extended once again. According to officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a major technical obstacle involving a high-voltage transmission line between Baghpat and Saharanpur has caused the delay. Earlier, the expressway was expected to open in October, but now the new completion target has been moved to December. NHAI officials confirmed that work on the transmission line will begin after a shutdown starting November 10, lasting approximately one month. Once the issue is resolved, the expressway is expected to be fully operational by early next year. The Cause of the Delay The Baghpat-Dehradun-S...

Pratapgarh (UP): In yet another display of fearless policing, Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Bhukar has struck a major blow to the underworld network linked to the notorious Atiq Ahmed gang. Acting on a precise intelligence input, Bhukar’s team raided the house of drug trafficker Rajesh Mishra in Pratapgarh and unearthed a massive cash stash worth around ₹2 crore. For nearly 20 hours, police officials counted stacks of ₹10, ₹50, and ₹100 notes with the help of four counting machines. The operation, conducted under the direct supervision of SP Bhukar, has gone viral on social media — with citizens hailing his courage and commitment to wiping out the drug mafia. A Mastermind Operation Acting on information that Mishra was running his narcotics network from jail through his wif...

Mathura | By Jyoti Sharma: The Mathura district administration and police have gone on high alert ahead of the upcoming Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra, led by Bageshwar Dham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Shastri. With thousands of devotees expected to join the spiritual march, elaborate security and crowd management arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement and public safety. According to officials, the padayatra will enter Uttar Pradesh from the Haryana border at Kosi Kalan on November 13. Given its proximity to the UP-Haryana-Rajasthan tri-junction, the turnout could reach up to one lakh devotees, officials estimate. To handle this massive gathering, the entire stretch has been divided into 8 zones and 18 security sectors. Over 3,000 police personnel, including senior officers...

Lucknow: In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) successfully performed a complex surgery on 14-year-old Ganesh, a boy from Kushinagar, who was born with a large congenital nasal protrusion. Due to the unusual growth on his nose, villagers and his family believed him to be an incarnation of Lord Ganesha and worshipped him, avoiding medical treatment for over a decade. Rare Congenital Condition Diagnosed Ganesh was diagnosed with Nasoethmoidal Encephalocele, a rare congenital disorder where brain tissue protrudes through a hole in the skull. This caused widening of the bones between his nose and forehead, a condition known as hypertelorism. The deformity caused him social distress, as children in school would mock him, and over time, it signifi...

Varun Sharma, Hapur: In a major success for Uttar Pradesh Police, a wanted criminal and cattle smuggler carrying a ₹50,000 bounty, identified as Haseen, son of Ikraar, was shot dead in an encounter with police in Hapur district late Saturday night. The gunfight took place in the Kapoor police station area during a routine vehicle checking operation. According to police officials, Haseen was a notorious criminal involved in over 25 serious cases, including attempted murder, cattle smuggling, dacoity, theft, and offences under the Gangster Act. He had been on the radar of law enforcement agencies across multiple districts — Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Sambhal, Amroha, and Gautam Buddha Nagar — for a long time. Encounter Details The confrontation began when police signaled a white Swift Dz...

Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh: In an astonishing crackdown that has stunned the entire state, police in Pratapgarh uncovered heaps of cash worth over ₹2 crore from the home of notorious drug trafficker Rajesh Mishra in Manikpur area. The recovery included bundles of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, and ₹100 notes, so vast in quantity that four counting machines had to be brought in — and even then, the process took more than 20 hours to complete. A viral video circulating on social media shows bundles of small-denomination notes scattered across a bed as policemen and women count relentlessly, wiping sweat from their faces amid the marathon operation. Along with the cash, the police also seized narcotics worth around ₹1 crore, making this one of the biggest anti-drug hauls in Pratapgarh’s history. A Drug ...

By Akhand Pratap Singh, Ghaziabad Ghaziabad, one of India’s most polluted cities, continues to choke under toxic air as its Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 345 on Sunday — nearly five times above the safe limit. Despite repeated administrative meetings and crores spent on pollution control, the situation remains grim. Residents are now battling not only health issues but also rising household expenses, forcing many to consider relocating. City Suffocates Under Toxic Air For years, Ghaziabad has consistently ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities in the country. Over the past two days, AQI levels have remained above 300, with Vasundhara recording 411, Loni 369, Sanjay Nagar 330, and Indirapuram 310. Experts blame burning garbage, construction dust, and stubble smoke as the ma...