Uttar Pradesh Desk

Lucknow : A Special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh has awarded the death penalty to a former junior engineer, Ram Bhawan, and his wife Durgawati after convicting them of the sexual exploitation of 33 children over a decade. The court described the offences as falling under the “rarest of rare” category, citing the scale, brutality and systematic nature of the abuse. Pronouncing the verdict, the judge observed that the couple had subjected minor boys and girls to prolonged physi

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh):  The body of a 13-year-old girl was recovered from a sugarcane field in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said on Sunday. The minor was allegedly beaten to death, and her body bore visible injury marks, officials added. According to police sources, the girl had been reported missing by her family after she failed to return home. A search was launched by relatives and local residents, following which her body was discovered in an

Political temperatures have risen in Uttar Pradesh after Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak publicly backed seer Swami Prasad Saraswati’s demand for strict action against police officials allegedly involved in a clash with him. The development has added a new dimension to the ongoing political churn surrounding Brahmin outreach in the state. The controversy comes amid reports of a tussle between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the seer following an alleged confrontation

A court in Uttar Pradesh has strongly criticised a controversial YouTuber accused in the high-profile snake venom case, observing that the alleged acts sent a “very bad message to society.” The remarks came during proceedings related to the case linked to a rave party in Noida. The YouTuber was booked in November 2023 and later arrested on March 17, 2024, in connection with the alleged use of snake venom at a party in Noida, located in Noida. Allegations of Snake Venom Use Ac

Lucknow:  In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, Mohan Bhagwat  and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath  held a high-level meeting to discuss strategy and organisational coordination, with ideological issues reportedly taking centre stage. Sources familiar with the discussions said the meeting focused on strengthening grassroots outreach, consolidating core voter bases, and aligning campaign messaging with broader ideolo

Agra (Uttar Pradesh):  At least two people lost their lives and five others were injured after a wall of an under-construction house collapsed in Agra on Wednesday, police said. According to officials, the incident occurred in a residential locality where construction work was underway. The wall, which had been built recently, reportedly had not dried or gained sufficient strength. Preliminary investigation suggests that the owner had poured water in the area, leading to mois

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) : In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across the city, a man was arrested in Agra for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, dismembering her body, and dumping the remains into the Yamuna river. Agra Horror :According to police officials, the accused allegedly lured the woman to his office under the pretext of resolving a personal dispute. Investigators said he suspected her of having an affair, which led to frequent arguments between the two. On

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — February 15, 2026:  In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections , former Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui  formally joined the Samajwadi Party  (SP) at a public event in Lucknow on Sunday. The induction was welcomed by party president Akhilesh Yadav , who described it as a major step toward strengthening unity for social justice and electoral success . Siddiqui, a seasoned politician with roots in the

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 15, 2026  — A 22‑year‑old man has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh police after an online video allegedly containing objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi  went viral on social media, officials said. 📌 Accused Identified The police have identified the accused as Jitendra Kumar Kashyap . He was taken into custody on Saturday evening following widespread circulation of the video clip across platforms like Facebook, X and Wh

Lucknow : In a move aimed at enhancing commuter convenience and promoting contactless travel, the Lucknow Metro has launched a QR-based ticketing facility, allowing passengers to book tickets from home. With this new system, commuters can purchase tickets digitally through their mobile phones. The tickets will be generated in a QR (Quick Response) code format, which can be scanned at the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates at metro stations for seamless entry and exit. Offi

Lucknow: Daytime temperatures have crossed the 30°C mark in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, signalling the beginning of a gradual transition toward warmer weather conditions across the state, according to meteorological officials. Cities including Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur recorded maximum temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius over the past few days. Weather experts have predicted a further rise of 2–3°C in the coming days as clear skies and dry conditions p

Mathura: India’s first dedicated ‘cow culture’ museum is set to open in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, aiming to highlight the religious, cultural, spiritual and scientific significance of cattle in Indian society. The proposed museum will showcase the historical and civilizational importance of cows, particularly in the context of Indian traditions and rural life. Officials associated with the project said the initiative seeks to present a comprehensive narrative — from ancient scr

Lucknow: Security has been tightened across multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh after several courts received bomb threat emails, triggering panic and heightened vigilance in judicial premises. According to officials, at least 18 districts reported receiving threatening emails warning of explosions inside court complexes. The districts include Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Meerut, and Ayodhya, among others. Police officials said that as soon as the emails were flagged, bomb

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) : A man has been arrested for allegedly posting a video containing “objectionable remarks” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, police officials said on Tuesday. According to police, the accused has been identified as Jitendra Kumar Kashyap. The action was taken after a complaint was received regarding a video circulating on social media platforms in which the individual allegedly made inappropriate and derogatory comments about the Prime Minist

13-year-old allegedly beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh district; multiple teams formed to investigate brutal killing. Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) :A 13-year-old girl’s mutilated body was recovered from a sugarcane field in Lakhimpur Kheri, sending shockwaves across the district. Police said the minor was allegedly beaten to death, and a detailed investigation is currently underway. According to officials, the girl had been reported missing by her family after she failed t

Prayagraj: A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after he objected to a group of wedding guests urinating near his house in the Naini area of Prayagraj, police said on Friday. One of the accused is reportedly a police constable, intensifying the seriousness of the case. According to officials, the incident took place late at night when a wedding procession had gathered in the locality. The victim confronted some guests who were allegedly urinating close to the entra

Uttar Pradesh:  More than 100 school students were hospitalised in Uttar Pradesh after they reportedly fell ill shortly after consuming deworming tablets distributed as part of a government health programme. The incident triggered panic among parents and prompted authorities to launch an immediate inquiry. According to officials, the children were administered Albendazole tablets  during a routine deworming drive conducted in schools. Soon after consuming the medication, seve

A newly translated biography of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah challenges the long-held belief that the last ruler of Awadh was exiled to Calcutta (now Kolkata) by the British in 1856. According to the book, written by his great-grandson and recently translated from Urdu into English by the biographer’s daughter, Talat Fatima, the Nawab went to Calcutta of his own accord. The biography asserts that Wajid Ali Shah travelled to Calcutta with the intention of boarding a ship to London, wh

The body of a police sub-inspector who had been missing under suspicious circumstances  was recovered from the Ghaghra river in Ayodhya district  on Sunday (February 8, 2026), officials said. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Gaur , a sub-inspector posted at the Parsarampur police station in Basti district  of Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, Sub-Inspector Gaur had gone missing on Thursday (February 5) , after which a search operation was launched. His sudden di

Meerut:  Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against YouTuber Shadab Jakati  on charges of rape following a complaint filed by a woman, officials confirmed on Friday. The case has been registered at Inchhauli Police Station  in Meerut district, and an investigation is currently underway. According to police officials, the woman submitted a written complaint  alleging serious criminal offences, including rape. Acting on the complaint, police registered the FIR under mu