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Uttar Pradesh

Will a Third Front Emerge in UP? Mayawati’s Strategy Likely to Intensify Pressure on Akhilesh Yadav
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Will a Third Front Emerge in UP? Mayawati’s Strategy Likely to Intensify Pressure on Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Nov 20, 2025: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections still two years away, political movements have already begun gaining momentum. The recent Bihar election results have shaken opposition strategies nationwide, forcing parties in Uttar Pradesh to reassess their plans. A major question now emerging is whether a strong third front will take shape — one that could significantly challenge the Samajwadi Party (SP) and its leader Akhilesh Yadav. Post-Bihar Message: Only Strong Alternatives Will Be Accepted The Bihar results have sent a clear signal — merely forming an anti-BJP alliance without a strong narrative is not enough. Voters prefer a powerful, credible candidate over loose alliances. This has created discomfort for parties projecting themselves as the primary opp...
Noida Tragedy: One Dead, Several Feared Trapped as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Nagla Hukum Singh
State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida Tragedy: One Dead, Several Feared Trapped as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Nagla Hukum Singh

Greater Noida, Nov 20, 2025: A major accident struck Nagla Hukum Singh village in Greater Noida on Wednesday when a three-storey under-construction house collapsed while shutters were being removed, killing one labourer and trapping several others under the debris. According to officials, more than 16 labourers and masons were working on the third floor around 11 a.m. when the entire structure suddenly crumbled. Rescue teams immediately rushed to the spot. SDM Abhay Singh, ADCP Sudhir Kumar, ACP Sarthak Sengar, police teams from multiple stations, and the fire brigade initiated the search and rescue operation. Eleven workers were pulled out alive and admitted to the hospital. After nearly three hours, the NDRF team also arrived and took charge of the operation. During the rescue effo...
Mathura: Who Was Vrindavan’s Sadhvi Chandramukhi? Murdered, Body Burnt, House Sold — Police Crack Case After 11 Months
State, Uttar Pradesh

Mathura: Who Was Vrindavan’s Sadhvi Chandramukhi? Murdered, Body Burnt, House Sold — Police Crack Case After 11 Months

Mathura: Nearly 11 months after the brutal murder of 70-year-old Sadhvi Chandramukhi Devi, also known as Chitra Dasi, the Mathura Police have finally solved the mystery behind her disappearance. The saint, who had been living alone in Vrindavan’s Goshala Nagar, was killed over a dispute involving just 50 square yards of land. After murdering her, the accused secretly burnt her body and later sold her house using forged documents. Six people, including the main accused Abhishek Sharma, have been arrested. Lived in Vrindavan for 35 YearsOriginally from Bihar, the Sadhvi had been living in Vrindavan for over three decades, performing bhajan and parikrama alone. She suddenly went missing on 21 December 2024. Her spiritual brother, Sant Ladli Das, filed a missing-person complaint after she f...
₹608-Crore Bhangel Elevated Road Opens for Trial, Easing Commute Between Noida and Greater Noida
State, Uttar Pradesh

₹608-Crore Bhangel Elevated Road Opens for Trial, Easing Commute Between Noida and Greater Noida

Noida: The long-awaited Bhangel Elevated Road in Noida has been opened to vehicular movement on a trial basis, marking a key milestone in regional connectivity. Engineers conducted detailed inspections to identify and address technical issues before allowing traffic. The six-lane elevated stretch now permits vehicles to travel at a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Authorities are preparing a comprehensive traffic management plan for entry and exit points on the elevated corridor, which will soon be shared with the police department. Plans are also underway to install CCTV cameras along the route. Additionally, noise barriers will be placed on both sides to ensure that nearby residents are not disturbed by traffic sound. Smoother Travel Between Noida, Greater Noida and SurajpurThe opening of...
WhatsApp Chat Between Ballia Police Officer and Liquor Smugglers Goes Viral; Officer Suspended
State, Uttar Pradesh

WhatsApp Chat Between Ballia Police Officer and Liquor Smugglers Goes Viral; Officer Suspended

Ballia, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking revelation of alleged collusion between the police and liquor smugglers, a WhatsApp chat between the Gopal Nagar police station in-charge and local smugglers went viral, creating a major stir in Ballia. The incident has prompted immediate action from senior police authorities. Details of the Viral Chat The chat, which surfaced on social media, shows the station in-charge, Shubhendra Singh, discussing the sale and distribution of illegal liquor with smugglers targeting Bihar, where alcohol is completely prohibited. In the conversation, Singh is seen asking whether the shipment had been sold or was still held up. The smuggler replies that half of the stock has been sold and half remains. The chat history spreading online triggered swift action fr...
UP: How to Add Your Name Back in Voter List if Dropped During SIR – Simple Step-by-Step Process
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP: How to Add Your Name Back in Voter List if Dropped During SIR – Simple Step-by-Step Process

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has begun in Uttar Pradesh to update the voter list. This initiative ensures that eligible citizens have their names correctly reflected in the updated electoral rolls. Many residents are concerned about what happens if their names are accidentally dropped during SIR. Experts have clarified that there is no need to worry. Even if your name does not appear in the final SIR list, it can be re-added through the standard voter registration process. Address Proof Required To restore a name, residents can either apply online or contact their Booth Level Officer (BLO). Standard documentation, including proof of address, will be required. SIR is primarily aimed at updating the voter list; it does not affect a person’s ci...
Akhilesh Yadav Attends Umar Ansari’s Walima, Congratulates Newlyweds and Cuts Cake
State, Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav Attends Umar Ansari’s Walima, Congratulates Newlyweds and Cuts Cake

Delhi: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav personally congratulated Umar Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, and his wife Fatima on their marriage in Delhi. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also joined the couple in cutting the wedding cake, with photographs of the occasion shared on his official social media accounts. Event Highlights The meeting took place on Tuesday, where Akhilesh Yadav visited the Ansari family to bless the newlyweds. Although he could not attend Umar Ansari’s reception held on November 17 in Delhi due to prior engagements in Bangalore, he made it a point to meet the couple in person this week. The Walima ceremony was attended by several prominent family members, including Abbas Ansari, Umar’s elder brother, along with his wife Nikhat Ansari. ...
Mother and Son from Mathura Attempt Suicide Over Land Dispute in Lucknow; Under Treatment
State, Uttar Pradesh

Mother and Son from Mathura Attempt Suicide Over Land Dispute in Lucknow; Under Treatment

Lucknow: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow on Wednesday morning when a mother and her son from Mathura allegedly consumed poison due to a dispute over a land plot. The incident occurred on Vikramaditya Marg when bystanders noticed their sudden deterioration and immediately alerted the police. Both were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care. Victims Identified According to DCP Central, Vikrant Veer, the victims have been identified as Munesh Singh (55), wife of late Rajveer Singh, and her son Baljeet Singh (38), son of late Rajveer Singh, residents of F-49, Radharani Township, Barsana, Mathura. The mother-son duo had come to Lucknow for some personal work when the incident took place around 11:30 AM. Circumstances Leading to the Incident Police investigations reve...
UP STF Arrests Fake RAW Officer in Noida, Luxury Cars and Fake Documents Seized; Story Reveals Shocking Deceptions
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP STF Arrests Fake RAW Officer in Noida, Luxury Cars and Fake Documents Seized; Story Reveals Shocking Deceptions

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has scored a major success by apprehending a man who posed as a RAW officer in Greater Noida. The accused was found with multiple fake IDs, bank checkbooks, credit and debit cards, and other forged documents, revealing an elaborate fraud scheme. Fake RAW Officer Caught According to Manish Singh, UP STF Noida Unit, the team arrested the accused from the Paramount Golf Forest Society, Surajpur, Greater Noida. The man, who sometimes introduced himself as Major Amit and at other times as a senior RAW official, also operated a fake company through which he duped people into fraudulent investments. STF officials seized documents related to the company as well. The recovered items include: 2 fake IDs 20 checkbooks fr...
Stranded in Dubai Scam: Ghazipur Man Duped of ₹30,000 by Facebook ‘Relative’
State, Uttar Pradesh

Stranded in Dubai Scam: Ghazipur Man Duped of ₹30,000 by Facebook ‘Relative’

Ghazipur, UP: In a new twist to cyber fraud, a resident of Jamalpur, Ghazipur, was conned of ₹30,000 by scammers posing as a relative on Facebook. The victim has lodged a complaint, and the police have registered a case under the IT Act. How the Scam Unfolded Bharat Prasad, the victim, explained that on 11 November, he received a Facebook Messenger message from someone claiming to be his distant relative, Sarwan Kumar, who said he was stranded in Dubai. The scammer alleged that he had traveled to Dubai through an agent named Ramlal, but had been detained by Dubai authorities for using a fake visa. The fraudster claimed that ₹95,000 was needed for his release and pressured Bharat to transfer the money immediately. Unable to arrange such a large sum, Bharat was persuaded to send ₹30...