Authorities have uncovered shocking details about a gang’s plot to kidnap veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor. The revelations come in the wake of an investigation into the recent abduction of actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan, who was kidnapped from Delhi airport and held hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, before managing a daring escape. Shakti Kapoor spared … Read more
Photo:X Hundreds of protesters blocked the Mathura-Vrindavan Road for several hours on Friday following the recovery of more than 30 cow carcasses from a forest near the PMV Polytechnic College. The incident sparked outrage among residents, leading to significant traffic disruptions, particularly affecting pilgrims and schoolchildren. According to the police statement, the cow carcasses were … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development initiatives in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, setting the stage for the Mahakumbh 2025. The projects include critical infrastructure enhancements aimed at boosting connectivity, spiritual tourism, and public amenities in the region. PM Modi inaugurated rail and road projects, including 10 new Road Over Bridges (ROBs), flyovers, permanent … Read more
New Delhi: A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura’s Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on Wednesday, December 11, filed an intervention application, saying that the law was enacted by Parliament in the interest of the … Read more
180-year-old historic Noori Masjid Photo:X-screengrab The local authorities of Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district have initiated the demolition drive of the 180-year-old historic Noori Masjid, citing encroachment issues. The demolition process began on Tuesday, December 10, using bulldozers under heavy police presence. Authorities claimed that the mosque which dates back to 1839 obstructed the proposed widening … Read more
A Lucknow school student Shantanu Dwivedi has emerged as the state topper in Uttar Pradesh in the prestigious Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. Shantanu has secured an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 8 in the General Category, placing him among the top achievers in the country. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Shantanu Dwivedi said he … Read more
Varanasi: Amid tension at the Uday Pratap College here over a mosque located on its premises, police on Saturday arrested five people for allegedly spreading rumours, officials said. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Cantonment, Vidush Saxena said, “We have arrested one Mukhtar Ahmed and four others for spreading rumours that could lead to disharmony among … Read more
As the Lok Sabha resumed functioning on Tuesday, SP leader Akhilesh Yadav raised the Sambhal violence issue in the House, lashing out at the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh and alleging that the survey of a mosque in the district and the subsequent firing and deaths were all part of a conspiracy aimed at disturbing … Read more
Sambhal: The three-member judicial commission formed to investigate the November 24 Sambhal violence arrived in the city on Sunday. The commission will investigate how and under what circumstances the riot took place. The commission will conduct an in-depth review of the current situation and probe the stone pelting incident and the attack on the police. … Read more
A 21-year-old Dalit student from Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut was found dead on a medical college campus under mysterious circumstances, raising concerns of possible revenge killing linked to a caste-based humiliation he suffered last year. In November 2023, the deceased identified as Ritik Singh was reportedly brutally assaulted by a group belonging to an upper-caste community … Read more
