Bengaluru stadium stampede: Chief Minister blames police, mass hysteria; refuses to apologise
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lists over a dozen stampedes in BJP-ruled States from 2008 to 2025 and said 39 people died during the Kumbh Mela stampede alone at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh this January
'20 Stampedes Happened In BJP-Ruled States': Siddaramaiah On Chinnaswamy Stadium Tragedy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recalled the Prayagraj stampede during the Kumbh Mela in January this year that took 39 lives and asked if CM Yogi resigned after that.
Karnataka Assembly session: CM Siddaramaiah recalls 20 stampedes that happened in BJP-ruled states
The Karnataka CM spoke about the Prayagraj stampede during Kumbh Mela in January this year as well as the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse in 2022.
Watch: Alexander Isak Given 'Digital Snan' Amid Liverpool Transfer Saga, Video Viral
The Newcastle United striker was given a digital snan (virtual dip) in the holy water on Sangam in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
Indian Railways To Introduce Airport-Style Baggage Regulations At Several Stations Check Details
The new rules could be introduced at NCR stations which include Prayagraj Junction, Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri, Lucknow Charbagh, Banaras and Etawah.
The Ministry of Railways announced a milestone in green energy innovation. It has commissioned India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks in THIS UP city.
Railways to go airport mode: Luggage to be weighed at stations, fines for oversize bags soon
Indian Railways will enforce strict baggage rules, requiring passengers to weigh luggage at select stations, with excess weight or bulky items incurring penalties. Baggage limits will vary by class. Redeveloped stations like Prayagraj Junction will feature premium retail outlets and airport-like amenities. From Dec 2026, only ticketed passengers may access terminal areas, mirroring air travel protocols.
Maha Kumbh's success is testimony to strength of India: PM Modi in I-day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from Red Fort, lauded the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a vibrant display of India's strength. He highlighted the gathering of crores of people with shared purpose, calling it a wonder for the world. Modi emphasized that the successful organization of Maha Kumbh demonstrates India's capabilities and rich cultural heritage.
HC stays govt order for hike in MBBS fee
HC junks cops bail plea in Bikru case
Artisans from Mirzapur design tableaux at Kunj Bihari temple in Rambagh
Vigil intensified amid calls for rituals at disputed site on Janmashtami
DM reviews Dadhikando Mela preps
Akhilesh Yadav Sacks SP MLA Pooja Pal After Hailing UP CM Adityanath For Delivering Justice
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on August 14 expelled Prayagraj (West) MLA Pooja Pal the widow of slain BSP MLA Raju Pal just hours after she publicly thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for delivering justice in her husbands high-profile murder case Read more at: https://organiser.org/2025/08/14/308154/bharat/sp-mla-pooja-pal-faces-brunt-of-hailing-up-cm-adityanath-for-justice-in-husbands-murder-case-akhilesh-yadav-sacks-her/ The post Akhilesh Yadav Sacks SP MLA Pooja Pal After Hailing UP CM Adityanath For Delivering Justice appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed by ABVP in Kerala college, leads to clashes with SFI
ABVP observes the day by putting up posters about it at a government college in Kasaragod, following which SFI activists turn up in bigger numbers to oppose it. SFI burns effigy of Governor Rajendra Arlekar
The Samajwadi Party on Thursday expelled MLA Pooja Pal for anti-party activities and indiscipline, days after she praised Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his zero-tolerance policy against crime and the resulting improvement in the states law and order. The development came hours after Pooja thanked the Chief Minister for listening to her when no one else did over her husband's murder. Pooja Pal, whose husband Raju Pal was shot dead by Atiq Ahmed and his associate, had thanked Yogi Adityanath for zero-tolerance policy against crime that improved law and order in the state. The expulsion sparked a political uproar, with the ruling BJP accusing the opposition of being anti-Dalit. In a statement in Hindi, Mr. Yadav said Pooja Pal is no longer allowed to attend any party programmes and will not be invited to them in the future. The SP MLA had said that the UP CM gave her justice by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Speaking at the UP Assembly during the 24-hour marathon discussion on 'Vision Document 2047,' Pooja Pal said, Everyone knows who murdered my husband (Raju Pal). I want to thank the Chief Minister for bringing me justice and hearing me when nobody else did. The CM gave justice to many other women like me in Prayagraj by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Today, the entire state looks at the CM with trust, she said. VIDEO | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: During the 24-hour 'Vision 2047' debate in the state Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal praised CM Yogi Adityanath for 'zero tolerance against crime' policy. I want to thank the honourable CM for providing justice to me. I want to thank the pic.twitter.com/dxh3VOd2VL Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2025 Praising CM Yogi, she said, Mere pati ke hatyare Atiq Ahmed ko Mukhya Mantri ne mitti mein milaane ka kaam kiya' (The Chief Minister has buried my husband's murderer Atiq Ahmed. She further added, I raised my voice when I saw that no one wanted to fight against criminals like Atiq Ahmed. When I started getting exhausted with this fight, CM Yogi Adityanath gave me justice. BSP MLA Rahu Pal was shot dead in Prayagraj in 2005, days after his wedding with Pooja Pal. In February 2023, Umesh Pal, a key witness to the murder, was shot dead in Prayagraj's Sulem Saray area. Several rounds were fired, and bombs were hurled at Umesh and his gunners. Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were the prime accused and were arrested by the police. On April 15, 2023, they were shot dead by men posing as press persons on the night of April 15 while being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj. Criticising the SP over Pooja Pals expulsion, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the party had exposed its anti-Dalit mindset. He said Pooja Pal was removed despite praising the state governments efforts to curb crime, alleging that the SP treats Atiq Ahmed as a vote bank. For them, PDA means parivarak department and alliance, not Pichde, Dalits and Alpsankhyak, he added. (With inputs from ANI)
This Prayagraj BSP MLA Was Chased, Shot Dead In 2005. Here's Why His Wife Thanked CM Yogi
In the bypoll in 2002, Raju Pal defeated Khalid Azim by just 4,818 votes, delivering a major setback to the Atiq Ahmed family, which had held the seat unchallenged since 1989
Tourism tracker to monitor inflow of tourists in Prayagraj
City gears up for I-Day celebrations in a grand manner
Drainage system to be upgradedto resolve waterlogging issues
Woman, toddler son among 4 killed in accidents
Jammu: Four persons, including two students and a woman and her two-year-old son, were killed in two separate road accidents in Samba and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Sunny Kumar (19) from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and Joginder Kumar (19) from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, both Class-12 students, were killed on the spot []
Miscreants snatch jewellers bag containing gold, silver ornaments
Fatehpur Eidgah incident: Forces to remain deployed in Abunagar area till Aug 16
Traders organise tricolour march in Prayagraj
To boost small scale units, Sookshm Udyam Sakhis appointed in Prayagraj
Draft measures to reduce graph of road accidents: DM directs officials
Prayagraj launches drive to control stray dog population
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has initiated a large-scale sterilization campaign to manage the city's 1.1 lakh stray dogs, prompted by a surge in dog bite incidents. Recent data reveals 1.9 lakh people were bitten in the past two years, with a significant increase in 2024. An animal birth control center is being established to accelerate sterilization and vaccination efforts.
Communal flareup in Fatehpur as Hindu groups vandalise historical tomb
LUCKNOW: Fatehpur district in central Uttar Pradesh came to the brink of communal conflagration on Monday when members of some Hindu organisations vandalised a tomb in Abu Nagar, Rediya locality of Sadar tehsil, claiming that the structure was built on a temple bringing both the communities face-to-face. However, the district administration rushed with the deployment of heavy police and PAC contingents across the area, erecting barricades around the disputed site to prevent further flare-ups. As per local sources, at around 10 on Monday morning, over 2,000 people belonging to various Hindu outfits thronged the tomb on the premises of Eidgah, where the police were deployed in advance. The controversy centred around the structure, officially registered under Khasra number 753 in government records as Maqbara Mangi (National Property). It became a flashpoint after members of the Math Mandir Sanrakshan Sangharsh Samiti, Bajrang Dal, Hindu Mahasabha and other groups, declared it to be a temple dedicated to Thakurji (Lord Krsihna) and Lord Shiva, allegedly over a thousand years old. A massive crowd with people carrying saffron flags, chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' surrounded the tomb. The sources claimed that the members of the Math Mandir Sangharsh Samiti had given a memorandum to Fatehpur District Magistrate Ravindra Singh on Friday, claiming that the said tomb was originally a temple. They had demanded the administration to remove the tomb while announcing that they would perform a puja on the site on August 11. Following their demands, the district administration had deployed the forces in advance. The controversy erupted after the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mukhlal Pal, who was at the forefront of the movement, alleged that the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad was not a tomb but over a thousand-year-old temple of Thakur ji and Lord Shiva, citing the presence of a lotus flower and a trident within the structure as evidence. Following the claim, members of Hindu organisations entered the tomb premises and vandalised the area outside the mausoleum. The sources said that the members of the Hindu group had plans to perform a pooja at the site, escalating the situation further. Even some of the trouble makers took to the roof of the tomb and put a saffron flag over there. The form of our temple has been converted into a mosque. We Sanatan Hindus will not tolerate this. There are clear signs like lotus flowers and tridents. We will offer prayers at the temple at any cost, Mukhlal Pal said while calling upon Sanatanis to gather at Puri Thakur Dak Bungalow at 9 am on Monday to march and perform pooja. He claimed that the state government was warned that if prevented from worshipping, it would be held responsible. We are peaceful people, but if we have to fight for our religion, we are ready in every way, he added. Police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Fatehpur District Co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, Dharmendra Singh, also vowed to perform puja at the tomb, saying, We will offer prayers here at noon. The administration will not be able to stop us. Virendra Pandey, State Vice President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), also claimed the site to be a temple of Lord Bholenath and Shri Krishna. The structure is not a tomb. There are religious symbols, Parikrama Marg, and a temple well. We want to clean it for Janmashtami celebrations on August 16. We had informed the administration 10 days ago, but they are not taking it seriously, Pandey said. He called the site a central place of faith for Hindus and vowed to reclaim it. Meanwhile, local sources also claimed that a group of around 300 Hindu group activists even entered the tomb and started puja, after which they did the Shankhnaad. In the meantime, a group of over 1500 members from the other community also thronged the site, further escalating the situation as both the communities indulged in heavy stone pelting. The sources added that initially, the district police authorities tried to placate both the communities, but when they failed, they applied force to ward off the troublemakers. Eventually, police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Taking note of the situation, the district administration imposed strict security measures with police forces patrolling around. The administration continued to maintain that the land was recorded as a national property tomb, and officials, including ADG Prayagraj zone Sanjeev Gupta, reached the site to keep a vigil on the situation. The police flag march was conducted in the area, and the ADG ordered to deploy drone to monitor the situation closely to prevent escalation. Half a dozen ASPs of the adjoining districts like Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh and Kanpur Dehat were rushed to the site. UP deputy CM Brajesh pathak said, We will maintain law and order in Fatehpur at any cost. No one is allowed to break the law. According to Fatehpur SP Anoop Singh, the police force was deployed around the site in advance, but some troublemakers still managed to enter the tomb and were driven away. Now only police personnel are present on the site and the saffron flag has also been removed, he added. Meanwhile, the members of the Hindu organisations blocked traffic at Daak Bangla crossing, which is around 500 metres from the tomb and started doing Hanuman Chalisa on the road. The Shahar Qazi, Saidul Islam Abdullah, urged the members of the Muslim community to maintain peace. He claimed that a few troublemakers were trying to disturb the peace and harmony of the city but the Muslims would have to let the administration do its duty.
Ganja Worth Rs 6.3 Lakh Found Stashed Away In AC Coach Of Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
The youths said a person named Sanjay from Odisha, gave them the trolley bags to deliver to one Ramkumar in Prayagraj while travelling on the HowrahNew Delhi Rajdhani Express
Jharkhand Gangster Ashish Ranjan Killed In Prayagraj Encounter By UP STF, AK-47 Seized
Ashish Ranjan fired at the STF with an AK-47 and a 9mm pistol. In retaliation, he was killed. Police recovered both weapons, 36 rounds of ammo, and a motorcycle from the spot
Uttar Pradesh STF fatally shot Ashish Ranjan alias Chhotu Singh, a wanted mafia criminal from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, in an encounter near Prayagraj. Ashish, implicated in multiple high-profile murders, including gangster Aman Singh's, fired upon the STF team with an AK-47 and a 9mm pistol.
Delhi: Yamuna crosses warning mark after heavy monsoon rainfall
The Yamuna River in Delhi has surpassed the warning level due to persistent monsoon rains, causing concern as river levels rise across northern India. Uttar Pradesh faces flooding in Prayagraj, while the Ganga River in Varanasi nears the danger mark, prompting a ban on boats. Himachal Pradesh reports significant monsoon-related casualties and economic losses.
Maa Ganga At My Doorstep: UP Cop Becomes Internet Sensation For Worshipping Floodwater In Prayagraj
Amid flood-like conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh, a police officer in Prayagraj has become a viral sensation after sharing videos of himself embracing the Ganga - even as it inundated his home.
Why Was Agra Chosen For Taj Mahal? Why Doesn't Yamuna Flood This Shah Jahan-Built Monument?
While the Yamuna River has been swelling in parts of Uttar Pradesh flooding areas like Ghaziabad and Prayagraj, the Taj Mahal in Agra seems to remain protected.
Shahi Idgah dispute: Application in HC against its order on representative suit
Prayagraj: An application has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking quashing of the recent order declaring Suit No 17 filed on behalf of Lord Krishna Virajman as representative suit of all Hindu parties in the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute of Mathura. The petition filed on behalf of Kaushal Kishore Thakur Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishads Ganga at your doorstep remark amid floods draws flak
LUCKNOW: Having a penchant for kicking up rows with his statements, state fisheries minister and NISAHD party chief, Sanjay Nishad, has done it again. With the state in the grip of floods and amid rising levels of rivers Ganga and Yamuna in several parts, Nishads remarks on water from the river Ganga raised eyebrows when he said that the holy river was reaching the doorstep to clean the feet. The remark was seen as insensitive and drew the Opposition's ire on social media. A video of Nishad's visit to the Kanpur Dehat area quickly went viral. In the video, the minister is seen surrounded by a group of people, one of whom is talking about how deep inside the house the water had reached. At this, Nishad said: Ganga Maiya reaches your doorsteps to clean your feet, and this will take you directly to heaven. The remark quickly triggered a response from the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress, which shared the clip on X and wrote: The minister himself lives in a posh area of Lucknow; forget Ganga, not even a drain flows by his doorstep. So, does this mean it should be inferred that the minister will go straight... there? However, during his visit, the minister got a retort from the villagers who told him to stay with them in their flooded houses and get the river Gangas blessings. As the video went viral, Nishad reportedly clarified that his remarks were made in a lighter vein. I was on a visit to a flood-hit area of Nishads where, while interacting with them, I said that for seeking salvation, people from faraway places come to take the holy dip in the Ganges and here, Ganga Maiya was right at their doorstep, the minister told media persons. We Nishads worship rivers our source of life and livelihoods. So the remark has its own context, the minister added. Apart from Congress, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Bikram Singh also slammed Nishad for his remarks. He is not aware of the ground reality and the situation in which flood-affected people are living. The state government has failed to provide relief to the people, and its ministers are looking for photo opportunities, he said. Singh added that at a time when people were losing their homes and livelihoods due to floods, such statements showed how disconnected UP ministers were from ground reality. Several parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, have been in the grip of massive waterlogging and floods triggered by heavy rain, and water has also been entering homes in low-lying areas.
UP floods: Over 25 ghats submerged; families wait endlessly to cremate bodies of loved ones
LUCKNOW: The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, especially in the cities like Prayagraj and Varanasi has disrupted the daily life of people, who now rely on boats for commutation. The most painful is that people are facing a lot of difficulty in performing the last rites of the deceased. People have to now wait for 4-5 hours to perform the last rites of their dear ones who left for heavenly abode. At least there is a wait of 4-5 hours for a body to be cremated as all the cremation grounds have submerged and the last rites are now being conducted at the electric crematorium where serpentine queues could be seen, said a source of Prayagraj district administration. The flood situation in Prayagraj is worsening by the day, with both the Ganga and Yamuna rivers flowing above the danger mark. More than 25 ghats of the Ganga-Yamuna have completely submerged including the cremation grounds located at Rasulabad, Daraganj, and Phaphamau. As a result, crowds of mourners with bodies for last rites are gathering at the electric crematorium. Until two days ago, only about five bodies were arriving daily, but now the number has surged to 2530 cremations per day. A similar situation prevails at the Phaphamau Ghat electric crematorium. Under normal circumstances, last rites are performed beneath the Shastri Bridge in Daraganj. However, with the entire ghat submerged, cremations are now taking place on the road near the dam, where families must wait for hours for their turn. Currently, around six to seven pyres burn simultaneously at the site. With such overwhelming demand, many families arriving from Prayagraj and nearby districts for last rites are being turned away from the ghats. Those who make it to the electric crematorium face hours-long waits in queue. Meanwhile, the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj continue to flow above the danger mark, exacerbating the crisis.
BJP government in UP fundamentally against education, democratic rights: Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of being fundamentally against education and democratic rights. Addressing the media at the Janeshwar Mishra Park here, Yadav criticised the state government's recent actions targeting the SP's 'PDA Pathshala' campaign, where volunteers have been conducting informal classes in areas where primary schools were recently shut or merged. Calling the BJP he biggest mafia for being against education, Yadav said even the British never filed FIRs for running educational initiatives. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also condemned the filing of police cases against PDA Pathshala volunteers and asserted that such classes would continue until the government reopens the shut schools and appoints teachers and principals. This is not going to stop because of police threats, Yadav said. He demanded the complete rollback of the school merger plan and the immediate reopening of closed primary schools. Yadav pointed out that when the Samajwadi Party was in power, it set up new schools and launched innovative education models, including cultural schools in the state capital. He accused the BJP of failing to support or sustain the initiative. Citing the recent roof collapse incident at a school in the chief minister's home district that left students injured, Yadav said the poor condition of schools highlights the government's neglect. The SP leader also targeted the state's Panchayati Raj Department for allegedly issuing a controversial letter that selectively focused on specific castes and communities. He called it unconstitutional and said the party would take the matter to court. If any illegality is committed, action must be taken, but targeting people based on caste or religion is against the Constitution, he added, urging the judiciary to take suo motu notice. The directive referred to by Yadav has already been withdrawn, and the joint director concerned of the department who issued it has been suspended with immediate effect from Monday. Meanwhile, Yadav claimed the BJP has no real achievements to show the public, and it instead resorts to false cases and arrests. He alleged that the BJP was attempting to appropriate the SP's legacy by putting up its own signboards at the entrance of the Janeshwar Mishra Park -- a public space developed under the previous SP government -- and said the current administration had allowed the park to fall into neglect. On the recent political developments, Yadav reiterated his support for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance, stating that attempts to suppress it would only strengthen its resolve. He also accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from real issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, and flood devastation. Yadav alleged that instead of providing relief, the government was distributing stale food to flood victims in Prayagraj, while many areas lacked clean water, toilets, and medical facilities. Rs 20,000 crore has been spent, but homes remain submerged, he said, pointing to similar situations in Varanasi and Gorakhpur, both cities that received heavy Smart City funding. He accused the BJP leaders of illegally grabbing land in cities like Lucknow, Ayodhya, and Varanasi, including wetlands and ponds, and challenged the media to examine land registry records to expose the extent of the encroachments. Yadav also raised concerns about the alleged tampering with voter rolls under the pretext of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in poll-bound Bihar. He said the Samajwadi Party had submitted affidavits to the Election Commission about 18,000 missing voters who had voted in 2019 but found their names deleted in 2022. Despite this, he said, no explanation or action had been taken by the commission. Calling the BJP's claims about foreign investments and economic growth hollow, Yadav said the ruling party only pays lip service to swadeshi values while embracing foreign interests in practice. They don't even understand what the economy is, he said, criticising the state and central governments for failing to address the growing economic distress in the country.
Watch: Sydney Sweeney Given 'Digital Snan' At Sangam, Video Viral
Noted Hollywood actress, Sydney Sweney, has been given a 'digital snan' in the holy waters of Prayagraj's Sangam.
Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Submerged In Floodwater Till Neck, UP Parents Carry Baby Overheard To Safety | Video
Heavy rainfall has resulted in floods in several parts of Prayagraj, where a couple was seen carrying their baby overhead to safety.
UP Cop, Who Worshipped Floodwaters At Doorstep, Now Dives Into 'Ganga Maiyya' | Video
Prayagraj police officer, who went viral for worshipping the floodwaters on his doorstep, and now dived into floodwaters from his first-floor window. A video of the same is viral.
Failed UP government focused on events, not flood relief: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the corrupt and failed administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising super VVIP rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed that floods had affected 402 villages across 37 tehsils, impacting 84,392 people. Seventeen districts, including Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Varanasi, were reported to be severely affected. There is a terrifying situation not just in Prayagraj but across the entire state due to floods, Yadav said. People are facing acute shortages of food and drinking water. Sanitation has collapsed, forcing many to live in inhuman conditions. He added that children, pregnant women, and the elderly are struggling to access healthcare due to disrupted medical services. People are scared of rats, poisonous insects, and the threat of electric shocks. Homes are collapsing, belongings have been washed away, and many are left without even a change of clothes, Yadav claimed. He alleged that the administration is missing from the ground while the government is usy with self-promotion and photo-ops. The SP leader also highlighted the loss of critical documents such as ID cards, ration cards, bank papers, and educational certificates, and said vehicles and livelihoods had been destroyed. Yadav expressed concern about the outbreak of water-borne diseases, disruption in childrens education, and the inability of families to conduct last rites due to submerged cremation grounds. In Varanasi, the Ganga river crossed the danger mark on Monday, flooding ghats and forcing authorities to shift cremations and other religious rituals to rooftops and elevated platforms. According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 72.1 metres, well above the danger level of 71.262 metres. Calling for a detailed response from the BJP government, Yadav said: The public is living in fear and uncertainty. The images of devastation lay bare the hollow claims of development and smart cities. People are angry. Relief will come only when the BJP goes.
Several areas of Varanasi flooded as Ganga overflows
Varanasi is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant heavy rainfall and the rising Ganga River, prompting a ban on boats. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has deployed a ministerial team to oversee relief operations in affected districts, ensuring timely aid and monitoring. Prayagraj is also facing a similar flood situation due to heavy rainfall and river overflow.
An Uttar Pradesh police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, garnered attention for worshipping floodwater that entered his Prayagraj home, viewing it as a blessing from the Ganga. His videos of offering prayers and swimming in the water went viral, sparking mixed reactions. While some praised his devotion, others criticized the state's flood preparedness amidst forecasts of increased rainfall across Uttar Pradesh.
Badri Narayan Tiwari appointed Vice-Chancellor of TISS
Professor Tiwari, former head of the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute in Prayagraj, is the first V-C to be appointed by the Ministry of Education under its new regulations
Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training
LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.
From Haridwar's Mansa Devi To Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: A List Of Major Stampedes In India
A stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, caused by a false electric shock rumor, resulted in six deaths and several injuries. A magisterial inquiry was ordered.
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Major administrative reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh, 3 IAS, 6 PCS officers transferred due to...
Among the PCS officers, Gaurav Ranjan Srivastava, previously ADM (V/R) in Bahraich, has been appointed Deputy Secretary at the UP Public Service Commission in Prayagraj.
ITC Hotels Opens 'Welcomhotel Prayagraj' Property In Uttar Pradesh
ITC Hotels Ltd now has a presence of seven properties in the state with six more hotels in the pipeline in Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad HC to hear Abbas Ansari revision plea on Jul 30
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday fixed July 30 to hear the revision plea of Abbas Ansari, son gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari moved court challenging the order of MP-MLA court at Mau which rejected his plea for a stay on his conviction. On Tuesday appearing before Justice Samir Jain, the additional advocate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Prayagraj: Ghats submerged, administration on alert as water level in Ganga and Yamuna goes up
Rising Ganga and Yamuna levels have submerged areas near Sangam, including the Hanuman Temple, causing devotee inconvenience. The local administration assures preparedness with activated flood control centres and sufficient supplies. Rescue teams are on alert, and surveys are underway for damage assessment and compensation, following the Chief Minister's directives for comprehensive relief measures.
Bank manager in Baramati ends life citing work pressure
A 52-year-old bank manager from Prayagraj was discovered deceased in his Baramati office, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Police reported that a suicide note attributed the act to intense work pressure, though no individuals were named. The note urged the bank to alleviate employee stress, acknowledging their full commitment. He had also applied for voluntary retirement.
Monalisa Viral Video: Monalisa, who rose to fame selling garlands at the Prayagraj Kumbh, visited Pichore in Madhya Pradesh, drawing a significant crowd. News of her arrival, amplified by supporters of MLA Pritam Lodhi, led to police intervention for crowd control. She stayed briefly before heading to Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, to commence filming 'Manipur Diary,' directed by Sanoj Mishra.
The government released the annual cleanliness survey. Indore secured the top spot for the eighth consecutive year. Surat and Navi Mumbai followed closely. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan awards. Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Lucknow emerged as new clean cities. Prayagraj was recognized as the best Ganga town. Secunderabad Cantonment received the best Cantonment Board award.
Allahabad High Court stays arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in sexual harassment case
LUCKNOW: Staying the arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in a sexual harassment case, the Allahabad High Court said that no one could be fooled for five years. You could have been fooled for a day, 2 days, 3 daysbut 5 years...you are into a relationship for 5 years...one can't be fooled for 5 years, observed the bench orally while hearing the case. The cricketer, who is part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), had filed a petition against the FIR of sexual harassment registered against him by a woman in Ghaziabad recently. On Tuesday, the division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Verma and Anil Kumar, heard the case. The court had issued notice to Yash Dayal's opposing party seeking a response. A woman had accused the cricketer of sexual exploitation by promising her marriage. According to the complainant, both met about five years ago. An FIR was registered against Dayal, 27, on July 6, 2025, at Indirapuram Police Station in Ghaziabad under Section 69 of BNS (sexual relations by deception). Meanwhile, Yash Dayal's lawyer, Gaurav Tripathi, said that the cricketer had challenged the FIR of sexual harassment in court. I had filed the petition. The court has stayed the arrest. Notice has been issued to the opponent. Further action will be taken after receiving their response. The next hearing in the case will take place in 4-6 weeks. RCB's fast bowler Yash Dayal filed a complaint with Prayagraj police against the young woman who accused him of sexual exploitation. He told Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar that the allegations made against him were false and that he was being framed. The young woman has stolen my iPhone and laptop. She is pressuring me for marriage. She took money from me on the pretext of medical treatment. When I asked for the money back, she started mounting pressure on me for marriage, said the cricketer. Yash Dayal sent a response to the Ghaziabad police on July 8, a day after the FIR was filed against him by the woman. In the one-and-a-half-page response, Dayal wrote that he only had a friendship with the young woman. There was no other relationship. No promise of marriage was made, nor was there any talk of marriage. Meanwhile, in her complaint to the police, the woman had stated that she lived in an apartment in Indira Nagar and that she had been in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years. She accused Yash of having physical relations with her on the false promise of marriage. He had introduced her to his family, who acknowledged her as their daughter-in-law. I maintained this relationship with complete honesty and dedication. However, the truth was that they used this relationship only for physical and emotional exploitation. Whenever I talked about Yash's infidelity and relationships with other girls, they physically abused me, the woman reportedly said in the complaint. Then they would apologise and try to convince me. But this behaviour broke me emotionally. My confidence weakened. He made me economically and mentally dependent on him. The complainant claimed that she was depressed for a long time and also got treatment for it. But living a normal life has become difficult. I attempted suicide many times. Because I was not able to bear the mental pain. But Yash and his family kept giving false consolation that only you will come to this house and kept distracting me, she said in the complaint. The woman also accused the cricketer of infidelity while claiming that she had necessary evidence (chats, videos, call photos) to establish her relationship with the cricketer.
HC stays RCBs Yash Dayals arrest in sexual harassment case
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in connection with an FIR against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman. A bench comprising Justices Siddhartha Varma and Anil Kumar passed the order on Dayals petition challenging the FIR. Staying his arrest, the court asked state counsel to file Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Collecting Water From The Ganga
Large crowds gathered in Haridwar and Prayagraj on the first day of Shravan to take home water from the Ganga.
Prayagraj: SDM Jyoti Maurya's Estranged Husband, A Sanitation Worker, Files Alimony Petition
Alok Maurya filed a first appeal in the Allahabad High Court after the Family Court rejected his alimony plea, seeking delay condonation as the decree wasnt available for 77 days
The left-arm pacer also stated to the Prayagraj police that he first connected with the woman through Instagram in 2021, leading to their subsequent interactions.
Old Clip Viral as Police Arresting Chandrashekhar Azad's Supporters in Prayagraj
This clip is from Rajasthan and shows some men being apprehended for targeting a businessman.
Four children drown in water-filled pit in UP
PRAYAGRAJ: Four children drowned after falling into a water-filled pit in Bedouli village here, police said on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Meja) SP Upadhyay said police received information around 7 pm on Tuesday that the four children, aged between three and five years, were missing. The children, who belonged to a tribe, were playing outside their homes when they went missing. A search operation was launched but the children could not be located. The search resumed on Wednesday morning, and the bodies of the children were recovered from a water-filled pit in a nearby field where soil had been excavated earlier, the officer said. Prima facie, the cause of death appears to be drowning. Bodies have been sent to SRN Hospital for postmortem, and further legal proceedings will be initiated based on the report, he added. The deceased have been identified as Vaishnavi (3), Hunar (5), Kanha (5) and Khesari (5), he said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives. In a statement, the chief minister extended condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to ensure immediate disbursement of financial assistance to them.
Old Video Falsely Shared as One of Bhim Army Supporters Punished in Prayagraj
The video is from June 2025 and shows Rajasthan's Baran police arresting people for planning to loot a petrol pump.
UP court rejects Abbas Ansaris appeal against hate speech conviction; keeps sentence review pending
LUCKNOW: The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) in Mau district on Saturday dismissed the appeal of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansaris son and former MLA Abbas Ansari against his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. However, the court allowed further hearings on the plea challenging the quantum of the two-year sentence awarded to Ansari. The CJM (MP-MLA) court will hear the plea on July 25. Meanwhile, Abbas Ansari and his co-accused Mansoor were granted bail by the court. The courts decision to hear the plea challenging the quantum of punishment has kept the hopes of the Ansari camp alive regarding the possible restoration of his assembly membership, which was terminated after the CJM courts order awarding two years' imprisonment to him on May 31. Abbas was convicted in connection with a hate speech he delivered at a public meeting in Paharpur during the 2022 Assembly election campaign while contesting as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate from the Mau Sadar assembly seat. Abbas had won the seat. After the court delivered its order on Saturday afternoon, Ansaris advocate Daroga Singh said that Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) Rajeev Kumar Vats dismissed the appeal challenging the conviction in the case. However, the court continued the stay against the quantum of punishment sentenced by the CJM (MP-MLA) court. The court fixed July 25 as the next date of hearing. The court also granted bail to Ansari and the co-accused on furnishing bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Singh said. Notably, while contesting the assembly election from the Mau Sadar seat, Ansari, in his Paharpur public meeting speech on March 3, 2022, targeted government officers. The video of the speech went viral on social media, leading to the registration of the case the next day. The co-accused Mansoor, who was the proposer of Ansari in the 2022 assembly election, also received similar punishment from the court. Ansari emerged victorious in the 2022 assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate. However, he was arrested by the Prayagraj unit of the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case in February 2023 and was behind bars until March this year.
Video: Speeding Scorpio Loses Control, Rams Hoarding In UP
Parts of the car flew in the air and an hoarding crashed to the ground after a speeding Scorpio SUV rammed into a pole in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque
PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jul 4: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap [] The post HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Allahabad High Court rejects plea seeking use of disputed structure for Shahi Idgah mosque
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. On the other hand, a written objection was filed on behalf of defendants. The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra hearing a bunch of original suits relating to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque dispute in Mathura. The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the structure of Shahi Idgah masjid as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction. Earlier, at one stage on August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers and held that all suits of Hindu worshippers are maintainable. In the August 1 order, the court had also held that these suits are not barred by Limitation Act, Waqf Act and Places of Worship Act,1991, which prohibit conversion of any religious structure as existed on August, 15, 1947. At another stage, on October 23, 2024, the high court had rejected an application moved by the Shahi Idgah mosque committee to recall the high court's January 11, 2024 order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura. The controversy is related to the Aurangazeb-era mosque which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Mother of 3, brother- in-law attempt suicide after families oppose affair
A mother of three children and her brother-in-law attempted suicide by jumping together into the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj. They tied their hands together and jumped into the river. However, the couple was rescued by the UP Provincial Armed Constabulary. Police claim the woman is a resident from Teliyargunj area. She has been Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LUCKNOW: A woman from Ghaziabad has accused IPL player Yash Dayal of sexual harassment. She has also accused the RCB fast bowler of abusing her mentally and physically. The woman claimed that he reneged on the promise of marriage while being in a relationship with her for five years. The woman filed an online complaint, after which the Ghaziabad police recorded her statement on Sunday. The Ghaziabad police authorities confirmed that they were informed about the allegations against the cricketer two days ago after the woman had filed a complaint with the Uttar Pradesh governments grievance redressal portal. The complainant claimed that Yash used to lure the girls with fame and money and then exploit them. A picture of her with Yash during a Gujarat Titans match also surfaced online. The police sources said that the woman had recorded her statement, but the police had yet to talk to Dayal. The probe is on, and once it is over, further action will be initiated after the facts become clear, said a senior police official. The complainant also mentioned in the complaint that during the relationship, she was emotionally and financially dependent on him and that he was involved with another woman as well. The woman, a former employee at an ed-tech company, said she met Yash Dayal on social media in late 2020. Their first meeting was in Prayagraj. She stayed at his house several times and was close to his family. In 2022, she attended the IPL final with Yashs family when his team, the Gujarat Titans, won the championship. She said the relationship lasted four and a half years, but started falling apart in the last two and a half years. Demanding swift action against the cricketer, the complainant claimed that she had evidence, including chats, screenshots, video calls, and photos to back her allegations. She also asked for help from National Commission for Women. Meanwhile, another woman, a member of the Republican Party of India, came forward accusing the cricketer of inappropriate behaviour, claiming that he used to message her with romantic overtones. In fact, some of the portions of his chats to this effect have gone viral on social media. The second complainant has demanded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the BCCI, and the UP Police to initiate strict action against the player. She thanked the first victim for speaking out, saying that Dayal had betrayed the trust of many. Meanwhile, the cricketer is yet to come out with his statement over the allegations.
Dalit Girl Abducted in Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh Police Expands Probe | Breaking News
| After Dalit Girl Was Abducted From Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Police Widens Investigation A Dalit girl was reportedly abducted under mysterious circumstances, prompting swift action from the Uttar Pradesh Police, who have now widened their investigation.The case has drawn attention not just for its brutality but also for the alleged delay in initial response. Police sources confirm multiple teams are now working across districts to track down the perpetrators.CNN-News18s Anshul S and Akanksha Swarups are tracking the story, bringing you exclusive updates, ground reports, and voices from the family and officials. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Chandrashekhar Azads supporters booked for vandalism in Prayagraj; over 65 arrested
LUCKNOW: Prayagraj Police on Monday arrested over 65 persons allegedly involved in Sundays violence incited by the supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad in the Karchhana area. Police authorities also claimed they were contemplating invoking the Gangsters Act against the accused. The action follows Sundays incident wherein supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad and the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) went on a rampage for over two hours, indulging in vandalism, arson, damaging about a dozen vehicles, and pelting stones at cops. They accused the police of not allowing the MP to meet the family of a Dalit man, Devi Shankar, who was allegedly burnt to death in Isauta village in Karchhana area, and the family of a ape survivor in the nearby Kaushambi district. The mob damaged three police vehicles, forcing the cops to resort to baton charge to disperse them. About half a dozen people were reportedly injured in the clash. Police, after registering an FIR against 53 named and over 500 unknown persons, formed multiple teams to ensure the arrest of the troublemakers. Senior police officials are still camping in the violence-affected areas. According to DCP (Yamuna Nagar) Vivek Chandra Yadav, with the help of CCTV footage and other resources, the identities of the troublemakers were ascertained and efforts are underway to take strict action against them. Further raids are being conducted at the hideouts of suspects to arrest the others. Stern legal action will be initiated against people involved in the violence. Police are also preparing to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against them. The damage caused by the vandalism will be recovered from the miscreants, Yadav added. VIDEO | Prayagraj : Over 50 supporters of MP Chandrashekhar Azad arrested for rioting and vandalism after being stopped from visiting Isauta village. Local police to invoke NSA and recover damages. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7 ) pic.twitter.com/oY3WWAaGEB Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 30, 2025 According to a senior police official, the situation is under control and adequate forces have been deployed in the area. In fact, the Azad Samaj Party and Bhim Army chief was on his way to meet the family of a person who was murdered on April 13. However, the district police and administration did not allow him to visit the family, citing law and order concerns. This prompted Chandrashekhars supporters to indulge in large-scale vandalism. The situation could be brought under control only after additional police personnel were deployed and force was used to disperse the crowd. Though four personnel sustained minor injuries, police claimed no one was seriously hurt. Police said a case was registered under stringent provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the cost of the damage would be recovered from the accused. Authorities also added that the National Security Act (NSA) would be invoked against those who incited the violence. While police claimed the miscreants were supporters and workers of the Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party, the partys state president, Sunil Kumar Chittod, denied the allegation. He said those involved in the violence were not party workers. According to police, a group of people had gathered near Isauta village to receive Chandrashekhar and later blocked the road in protest, removed barricades, and began pelting stones at the police team.
Prayagraj police bust radicalisation racket, rescue Dalit minor who was taken to Kerala
LUCKNOW: The Prayagraj police claim to have busted a racket in which minor Dalit girls were being lured to Kerala on one pretext or the other and were being subjected to religious conversion. A racket came to the fore when a woman -- Guddi Devi -- of Lilhat village, approached Phulpur police on June 28, alleging that Daraksha Bano, on May 8, enticed her 15-year-old daughter on the pretext of money from a wedding event and took her to Kerala, where she was forcibly converted. She was then forced to join anti-national activities, Prayagraj police said on Monday, blowing the lid off a suspected radicalisation network. Guddi Devi also claimed that she was being threatened since she lodged a complaint with the Prayagraj police. However, adequate security was provided to her and her family members. Police arrested two persons-- Daraksha Bano (19) and Mohd Kaif (25) both residents of Lilhat village in Prayagraj, for luring the Dalit minor to Kerala. As per the police authorities, Kaif tried to outrage the modesty of the victim, and Kehkashan prompted the minor to undergo religious conversion. The conspiracy unfolded when the victim, 15, who was allegedly taken from her village on May 8, escaped from the captivity of Daraksha and Kaif in Kerala and contacted her mother. According to DCP Kuldeep Singh Gunawat, the teen, who was being forced to join Jihadi activities, somehow managed to reach the Thrissur railway station from where she called up her mother with the help of local police. After contacting her mother from Kerala, the girl was brought back to Prayagraj and is currently being housed at a One Stop Centre for protection. A case has been registered against Daraksha Bano, Mohammed Kaif, and an unidentified person who allegedly handed out threats to the victims family over the phone, said the DCP. During preliminary interrogation, the victim revealed that other minor girls were also being targeted and recruited by the same group. In the preliminary enquiry, it came to the fore that it was an interstate gang involved in a radicalisation network and that it could be active in other states as well. According to the DCP, the girl was introduced to suspicious individuals who first enticed her with money, then allegedly coerced her into converting her religion and then put pressure on her into extremist activities. She told the police authorities that Kaif had taken her on a motorcycle to Prayagraj Junction railway station and also allegedly harassed her, while Kehkashan Bano, later, took her to Delhi by train and then to Kerala, where she was introduced to unknown persons involved in the radicalisation network. The DCP said that the accused were operating as part of an organised syndicate aimed at misleading girls and pushing them into anti-national and terror activities. Three dedicated police teams have been formed to investigate further leads and unearth the full network associated with the suspects.
UP Dalit girl abducted, trafficked, forced to convert, join jihad; 2 held
A shocking case has emerged from Phoolpur district in Prayagraj, where a 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted, trafficked to Kerala, and subjected to forced religious conversion and radicalization for a suspected terror plot. On June 28, Guddi Devi, the victims mother, filed a police complaint stating that her daughter was lured away by 19-year-old Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Police arrest 50 Azad supporters over vandalism charges
Prayagraj: Police have arrested around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad for resorting to vandalism on Sunday. The angry supporters of the MP, who was stopped by police on Sunday while on his way to meet the family of a person who died of burn injuries at Isota village in Prayagraj, had created a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
50 supporters of MP Chandrashekhar Azad arrested for vandalism
Around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad have been arrested. They resorted to vandalism on Sunday. This happened after police stopped Azad from meeting a deceased man's family in Prayagraj. The supporters created a ruckus and damaged two police vehicles. Cases are being registered against the arrested individuals. Charges under the National Security Act will be imposed.
After Maha Kumbh Mela, Adani Group To Offer Seva At Puri Rath Yatra
Following its extensive, mostly volunteer-driven initiative to feed the masses during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now shifted its focus to another of India's most revered religious festivals - the Rath Yatr
Uttar Pradesh to develop integrated manufacturing hubs in Agra, Prayagraj at Rs 1,046 crore cost
Uttar Pradesh is set to develop two world-class Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMCs) in Agra and Prayagraj, investing an estimated Rs 1,046 crore. These IMCs will feature manufacturing units, R&D facilities, and skill development centers, fostering entrepreneurship and creating employment opportunities. Equipped with modern infrastructure, the clusters aim to attract investments and establish model industrial cities within 36 months.
Two evacuation flights are bringing stranded Indian nationals home tonight, landing in Delhi from Mashhad and Ashgabat. Scores of Indians, including students and pilgrims, are stuck in Iran and Israel amidst escalating conflict. Families across Uttar Pradesh are anxious, with many pilgrims from Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Meerut facing financial strain and limited resources.
Ganga Expressway Connecting Meerut To Prayagraj In UP Set To Be Inaugurated By End Of 2025
Travelling With Home-Cooked Food On A Train? Avoid This Mistake Or You Could Land In Trouble
Prayagraj Division collected a total fine of Rs 32.63 lakh from 26,964 passengers, Rs 31.23 lakh for littering and Rs 1.39 lakh from those caught smoking during train travel
Lightning Kills Four Of A Family in Prayagraj
Victims were sleeping in thatched house when tragedy struck in Sonvarsha Hallabor village
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to form panel over online gaming, betting regulation
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a high-powered committee to examine whether there was a need to regulate online gaming and betting. Justice Vinod Diwakers direction came after he observed that the existing Public Gambling Act, 1867 was a colonial-era law that addresses only conventional forms of gambling Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Job Fair In Uttar Pradesh On June 13: 700 Openings For 10th Pass To BTech Graduates
Job Fair in Prayagraj: The event aims to connect job seekers with leading private companies from across the country.
Kharge rules out Team Siddu rejig
KALABURAGI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has ruled out any reshuffle in the Siddaramaiah cabinet. Speaking to reporters at his residence here, Kharge said that the party would inform if there is a reshuffle or change of guard at the KPCC. Kharge said these issues did not figure when chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar met him and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Our discussions were on the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium and caste survey, he said. Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including the Congress. It should not have happened. I, myself, and Rahul Gandhi have told the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident and the steps taken aftermath including suspension of police officers, ordering magisterial inquiry and judicial inquiry and payment of compensation to the aggrieved, he said. Reacting to BJPs demand for the resignation of the chief minister and the Deputy CM, owning moral responsibility for the stampede, Kharge questioned whether UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath had resigned when the stampede took place during Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj. They expressed anger at me when I raised questions on the stampede at Kumbh Mela, Kharge said. Kharge said the caste survey was conducted 10 years ago. Various community leaders have urged me and the government to conduct resurvey. We have advised the CM and DCM to conduct resurvey without rejecting the survey report given by Kantaraj Commission. Resurvey would be done to include those castes and sub-castes which were genuine to be included in the OBC but were not included in the previous survey, said Kharge. When reporters asked how many marks he would give for the performance of the Modi government, Kharge refused. He asked Modi to tell how many poll assurances he has fulfilled. Kharge said Modi does not have faith in democratic process. When the UPA was in power, it used to accommodate opposition by giving Deputy Speakers post in the Lok Sabha. But the NDA government has kept the Deputy Speakers post vacant for 11 years. When Kharges attention was drawn on the statement of Minister of State for Railways, Somanna, in the recent press conference at Kalaburagi that Kharge sanctioned Railway Division to Kalaburagi wrongly when he was the railway minister, he said let Somanna start commissioning of Railway Division at Kalaburagi and let him take the credit. Stampede unfortunate Mallikarjun Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including Congress. It should not have happened. I and Rahul Gandhi have told the CM and Deputy CM to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident, Kharge said.
UP government suppressed Maha Kumbh death toll, alleges Rahul Gandhi citing BBC report
NEW DELHI : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of deliberately underreporting the number of fatalities in the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, referencing a BBC News Hindi investigation. The report claimed at least 82 people died during the incident, far more than the official toll of 37, highlighting that the deaths of economically disadvantaged victims were erased from official counts . Gandhi, speaking on X, condemned the suppression. He said, BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed. BBC COVID BJP - , ! Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 11, 2025 He slammed the BJP-led government, stating, This is the BJP model, if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no accountability either! Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also weighed in, accusing the UP government of presenting false statistics. He echoed the BBC's toll of 82 and contrasted it sharply with the official figure of 37. Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Why hide death toll if there's no wrongdoing?' Akhilesh slams Centre in LS
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Spurs Rs 500 Crore In Tax Gains For UP Government
4 months on, no ex-gratia paid to petitioner: HC on Mahakumbh stampede
Prayagraj: A two-judge vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has come down on the Uttar Pradesh government over a delay in disbursing ex-gratia compensation to the families of those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29. Hearing a writ petition filed by one Uday Pratap Singh, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
