Uttar Pradesh
UP Wedding Canceled Over Missing Mutton Biryani and Fried Fish at Engagement Ceremony
Oct 07, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A wedding in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh was called off when the groom's family became upset over the absence of mutton biryani and fried fish on the engagement menu, despite the bride's family having already fulfilled several expensive demands including a motorcycle and car. The dispute escalated into a public confrontation just days before the planned ceremony.
Mother and Partner Arrested for Killing 3-Year-Old Daughter and Framing Others in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 04, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Police in Bulandshahr, UP have arrested a woman and her lover for the murder of her 3-year-old daughter Divyanshi. The couple allegedly killed the child who they considered an "obstacle" and then attempted to frame local residents by filing a false kidnapping report. Investigators discovered the child's body in a canal the same day the complaint was filed.
Bisrakh Village: The Unique Place in UP Where Ravana is Worshipped Instead of Burned on Dussehra
Oct 01, 2025 05:17 pm CST
In Bisrakh village near Greater Noida, residents observe a distinctive Dussehra tradition by worshipping Ravana rather than burning his effigy. This UP village, believed to be Ravana's birthplace, honors him as an ancestor and scholarly figure. The local Shiv Mandir, known as the Ravana temple, attracts visitors nationwide who come to experience this contrasting celebration that challenges the conventional narrative of Dussehra across India.
NCRB Report: Over 57,000 Crimes Against Scheduled Castes Documented in India for 2023
Oct 01, 2025 03:08 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 57,789 crimes against Scheduled Castes in 2023, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at 15,130 cases. The national crime rate stood at 28.7 per lakh SC population, with simple hurt constituting 31.9% of all cases. While states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan showed alarmingly high rates, the overall chargesheet filing rate was 81.2% across the country.
India's Road Safety Crisis: 1.73 Lakh Deaths in 2023 With Overspeeding as Major Cause
Oct 01, 2025 12:59 am CST
In 2023, India witnessed over 1.73 lakh road accident fatalities and 4.47 lakh injuries, with two-wheeler riders accounting for 45.8% of victims. The NCRB report highlights overspeeding (58.6%) and careless driving (23.6%) as primary causes, with evening hours (6-9 PM) being most dangerous. National Highways recorded the highest fatalities (34.6%), with Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu reporting the most deaths nationwide.
Trainee Doctor Tragically Jumps From 21st Floor in Greater Noida: Mental Health Crisis Among Medical Students
Sep 29, 2025 07:59 pm CST
A 29-year-old trainee doctor from Mathura tragically ended his life by jumping from the 21st floor of his sister's apartment in Greater Noida. The medical student, who had been battling mental health issues since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, had suspended his MBBS studies due to depression. This incident highlights the critical importance of mental health support for medical professionals.
Tauqeer Raza Arrested Following 'I Love Muhammad' Campaign Protest in Bareilly: Religious Tensions Escalate Across India
Sep 27, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Tauqeer Raza, a prominent cleric and leader of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, has been arrested following protests in Bareilly related to the controversial 'I love Muhammad' campaign. The incident is part of growing religious tensions across multiple Indian states, with violence reported after protesters clashed with police. The religious confrontation has sparked counter-protests featuring 'I love Mahadev' placards, highlighting deepening communal divisions that began in Kanpur during Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Severe Action Against Peace Disruptors Amid Festival Season
Sep 27, 2025 07:59 am CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to take stringent action against individuals involved in disrupting peace across multiple districts. During a comprehensive law and order review, the CM expressed concern over provocative processions and inflammatory slogans, ordering immediate FIRs against perpetrators and maintaining his zero-tolerance approach toward criminals, while emphasizing citizen safety as the government's top priority amid the festival season.
Tamil Nadu Minister Highlights Economic Disparity and Women's Empowerment Gap Between North and South India
Sep 26, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh depends on Tamil Nadu's tax contributions while highlighting the southern state's superior economic growth rate of 11.19% compared to the national average. He also emphasizes Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on women's education and employment, noting that 43% of women factory workers in India's organized sector come from Tamil Nadu, reflecting century-long social reforms driven by the Dravidian movement.
Man Swallows 29 Spoons and 19 Toothbrushes at Rehabilitation Center in Uttar Pradesh
Sep 25, 2025 07:37 pm CST
In a shocking medical case from Uttar Pradesh, doctors surgically removed 29 steel spoons, 19 toothbrushes, and 2 pens from the stomach of a 35-year-old man who had been swallowing these objects at a rehabilitation center due to anger and dissatisfaction with his treatment conditions.