Uttar Pradesh

Noida: Ending a 12-year-long struggle for clean water, thousands of residents across Noida’s 7X sectors have finally started receiving Ganga water supply. Acting swiftly after residents’ appeals reached Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Noida Authority has launched the supply of 40 MLD (million litres per day) of treated Ganga water to several residential societies, benefiting more than 2.5 lakh people. Clean Water Reaches High-Rise Societies After 12 Years For over a decade, residents of sectors 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, and 79 had been using high-TDS groundwater, struggling with both poor quality and inadequate supply. Many societies were forced to rely on private tankers, bearing additional financial burden. Following a recent complaint submitted directly to CM Yogi Adityanath, the lo...

Mathura: The Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra 2025, led by Bageshwar Dham seer Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, has been receiving massive public support since it began on November 7 from the sacred Chhattarpur Temple in Delhi. The journey will culminate on November 16 at the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, drawing huge crowds and notable celebrity participation. Star-Studded ParticipationIndian cricketer Umesh Yadav joined the march, urging everyone to remain aware of their faith and devotion to God. “We are all performing God’s work. This padyatra is an effort to unite Hindus, which is why I am here,” he said. The march also saw participation from Indian wrestler The Great Khali and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan expressed his joy, stating, “There is immense streng...

Mahoba/UP: The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional bail to former Mahoba Superintendent of Police, Manilal Patidar, who is accused in the sensational murder of explosives trader Indrakant Tripathi in the stone industry town of Kabarai. The apex court has restricted Patidar from entering the district where the crime took place, allowing access only if required for trial purposes. He has also been ordered to surrender his passport. Background of the CaseIndrakant Tripathi, a prominent stone and explosives trader from Kabarai, had publicly accused Patidar and other police officials of demanding extortion money and harassing him. In a video that went viral on social media on September 7, 2020, Tripathi alleged that Patidar demanded a monthly bribe of ₹6 lakh and threatened him with ...

Lucknow/Delhi: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has welcomed back its senior leader Jai Prakash Singh after an eight-year hiatus. Following a meeting with BSP supremo Mayawati in Delhi, Singh has been entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening the party organization in Odisha and West Bengal. Jai Prakash Singh was earlier expelled from the party in 2018 after making controversial remarks against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. At that time, Mayawati had also accused him of collecting donations in her name. Mission 2027: BSP’s Strategic MoveWith the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2027 approaching, BSP has intensified its preparations. Singh’s return is part of the party’s broader strategy to bring back experienced and influential leaders to strengthen its organi...

Noida, UP: In a shocking incident, a retired engineer from Sector-78, Noida, fell victim to a massive cyber scam, losing Rs 71 lakh while attempting to invest in the stock market. The fraudsters lured him with promises of quick profits and used a fake investment app to deceive him. How the Scam UnfoldedRakesh Jain, 80, a retired engineer, revealed that on October 1, he was contacted via social media by a woman named Pooja. Soon, they connected on WhatsApp, where Pooja persuaded him to invest in the stock market with the assurance of doubling or tripling his money in a short period. Following her guidance, Rakesh was added to a WhatsApp group where he received “training” in stock trading. He was asked to download an app called Fires SNI, designed to look like a legitimate brokerage pl...

Jalaun, UP: In a heartbreaking incident from Budhawali village under the Render police station area in Jalaun district, a mother lost her life after the sudden death of her son. Locals say the mother, unable to bear the shock of her son’s demise, collapsed upon seeing his body and passed away shortly thereafter, leaving the entire village in mourning. Tragic Events UnfoldHari Prakash Yajnik, also known as Chhouna, 39, ran a salon in Malviya Nagar, Madhogarh, along with his elder brother Harishankar Yajnik, 42. On Thursday afternoon, while attending to clients in his salon, Hari Prakash suffered a sudden severe chest pain. He was immediately rushed to the Community Health Center, Madhogarh, and later referred to Urai Medical College for critical care. As his condition worsened, he was sh...

Kanpur, UP: A shocking incident in Kanpur has left the city in grief as a young college student, Bhavika Gupta, lost her life after being hit by a stunt-riding biker traveling at 110 km/h. The impact was so severe that her teeth shattered, bones broke, and ribs pierced her lungs, leading to her untimely death. The Incident On Thursday evening, Bhavika (23), a final-year BA student at DAV Degree College and an NCC cadet, was riding a scooter with her friend Neha Mishra near Gangabairaj. Suddenly, a biker performing stunts at high speed struck her scooter. The collision threw Bhavika nearly 50 meters along the road. Her scooter was completely destroyed, and the rider, along with his companions, fled the scene. Medical Details and Post-Mortem Findings Bhavika was rushed to Halat H...

Karnal/Agra: The enigmatic Aghori Sadhvi Chanchal Nath, also known as Chanchal Mata, captured headlines on Thursday when she attempted to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Holding a trishul (trident) in one hand and a damru (small drum) in the other, the mystic was stopped at the eastern gate by CISF personnel, instantly drawing media attention and curiosity. Early Life and Spiritual Journey Born in West Bengal, Chanchal Nath renounced worldly life at the age of just 13, embracing the path of sannyas. Her spiritual journey has taken her across India, culminating in her residence at a Mahakali temple in Karnal, Haryana, where she lives as an Aghori ascetic, performing worship and rigorous penance dedicated to Maa Kali. Mystical Aura and Appearance Sadhvi Chanchal Nath is as mesmerizi...

Kanpur: A chilling crime has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, where a young man was allegedly held hostage and tortured for over eight hours by a notorious history-sheeter and his accomplices. The disturbing videos of the brutality have gone viral on social media, prompting swift police action. In one of the videos, history-sheeter Amar Verma from the Barra police station area can be seen pressing his foot on the victim’s chest and attempting to strangle him. The victim collapses, vomiting and losing consciousness, after which he is forcibly revived — only to be beaten again. Shockingly, the victim was also made to clean the room while still injured and weak. According to sources, the horrifying scenes were recorded and shared deliberately to spread fear in the area. The perpetr...