Exercise zero tolerance against mafia: CM in Jhansi
Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath
JHANSI (UP), Oct 9: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that after Independence, some people in India distorted the meaning of secularism, and championed those who mocked Indian traditions as the true seculars. Adityanath was addressing the closing ceremony of the 36th regional sports meet of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidya Bharati Shikshan Sansthan group here. After Independence, there was a race to appear secular. Institutions like Vidya Bharati recognised the danger of this thinking and [] The post Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath to visit Jhansi on Thursday
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Jhansi on Thursday. He will attend the closing ceremony of a sports meet. Following this, he will meet with administrative and police officials. The meeting will focus on development work and the law and order situation in the district. The Chief Minister will then proceed to Orai in Jalaun district.
18-year- old gang-raped in moving car in Uttar Pradesh
JHANSI: An 18-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car in in neighbouring Lalitpur district, police said on Tuesday. The girl, in a compliant to police, alleged she had stepped out of her house for some work when Nitin Thakur (22) and his unknown companion forced her into their vehicle and raped her, Station House Officer (SHO), Jakhaura police station, Lalitpur, Surendra Singh said. A case has been registered against Thakur and an unknown youth under relevant sections of the BNS and attempts are on to nab them. According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the girl was in contact with Thakur for the past two to three months. The entire matter will come to the fore after the arrest and investigation of the accused, police said.
A viral video showing Atique Ahmed's son, Ali, being searched at Jhansi jail's entrance has sparked security concerns. Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur questioned the breach, especially given Ali's transfer for security reasons, and demanded an investigation. The Jhansi jail superintendent confirmed an internal probe is underway.
Dilwale Daadi Le Gaye: UP Grandmother Runs Off With Lover, Rs 40,000 And Family Jewels
Sukhwati, a 45-year-old from Syawari village, Jhansi, eloped with Amar Singh, taking jewellery and Rs 40000.
Gangster Atiqs son Ali Ahmed shifted to Jhansi district jail amid tight security
LUCKNOW: Gangster-turned-politician late Atiq Ahmed's son, Ali Ahmed, was transferred from Naini Central Jail in Prayagraj to Jhansi Jail on Wednesday morning. Around 20 police personnel, including four ORT members and a PAC section, accompanied Ali in the prison van as the convoy left Naini at 6.10 am. The transfer was ordered by the state government, according to Jail Superintendent Vijay Vikram Singh. Ali had been imprisoned in Naini Central Jail for 38 months after he surrendered in court on July 30, 2022. He faces charges of extorting Rs 5 crore from a Prayagraj property dealer, Zeeshan, also known as Janu. As per the jail authorities, Ali was moved following two major incidents in Naini Jail. On June 17, 2025, cash was recovered from his barrack, prompting action which resulted in the suspension of Deputy Jailer Kanti Devi and a head warder while Ali was transferred to the high-security Fansi Ghar (Gallows House) barrack. Monitoring of Ali was intensified from the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Lucknow. A few days later, Ali was caught on CCTV, handing cash to a warder, reinforcing the decision for his transfer. Ali is also an accused in the sensational Umesh Pal murder case of 2023. Police alleged that he conspired with his younger brother, Asad, and other family members to target Umesh Pal, the main witness in the BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case. Other accused in the case include Alis elder brother Umar, father Atiq, and uncle Ashraf. Naini Central Jail once served as a refuge for Atiq-Ashraf gang members. Before the Yogi government, Atiq held court inside the jail and even built a badminton court for his associates. Meals were prepared outside the barracks and delivered to them, and Atiq would issue instructions over the phone. Alis recent case highlights the transformation of Naini Jails administration. Strict measures have been taken to curb special privileges and prevent corruption or manipulation within the facility.
IMD forecasts rise in night temperatures by up to 5 degrees in northwest India
NEW DELHI: As the monsoon withdraws from most parts of Northwest India, the intrusion of dry air from the northwest has led to hot and humid conditions in the region. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that night temperatures are expected to rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal in Northwest India over the next five days. This is said to benefit the kharif crops. According to IMD, when maximum temperatures are 3 degrees Celsius above normal, combined with above-normal relative humidity, the weather is classified as hot and humid. However, scientists predict that temperatures will drop after October 5 due to the arrival of a fresh patch of western disturbances, which will bring mild cool winds and rainfall to the plains of North India. Currently, the line marking the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon passes through Veraval, Bharuch, Ujjain, Jhansi, and Shahjahanpur. In Delhi, the maximum and minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours ranged from approximately 35 to 38 degrees Celsius and 24 to 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. The minimum temperature was above normal by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature exceeded normal by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. The IMD has also issued a flash flood alert for Saurashtra and Kutch due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Gulf of Cambay. The districts likely to be affected by flash floods include Amreli, Bhavnagar, Botad, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagarh, Porbandar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, and Morbi. Low-lying areas in these regions may be inundated due to extreme rainfall, with isolated places in Konkan and Gujarat expecting more than 210 mm of rain. The IMD has also advised fishermen not to venture into the Arabian Sea along the Konkan coast off Goa for the next four days, until October 4. In its agricultural advisory, the IMD has recommended that farmers take necessary measures to drain excess water from fields of rice, sugarcane, cotton, pigeon pea, groundnut, maize, pearl millet, castor, as well as vegetable and fruit orchards in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, it has advised providing mechanical support to horticultural crops and staking or supporting vegetables and young fruit-bearing plants to prevent lodging due to strong winds. Moreover, an increase in rainfall activity is expected, with isolated heavy rainfall likely over East India starting from October 2. In the Southern Peninsula, light to moderate rainfall, along with isolated heavy rainfall, is predicted for Tamil Nadu until October 2.
Schoolboy kills e-rickshaw driver in woods in UP for forcing him to perform 'unnatural acts', held
GONDA: It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive. Investigators had literally nothing to go by when called upon to solve the killing of an e-rickshaw driver, eventually traced to a schoolboy. A month later, police arrested a Class 11 student who strangled 50-year-old Sangam Lal to death in isolated woods. Sangam Lal was allegedly forcing the boy to perform unnatural acts when he had come alone to offer prayers in neighbouring Ayodhya from Jhansi, some 350 km away, they said. According to police, the incident occurred in the pre-dawn hours of August 27 in Nawabganj, Gonda. Sangam Lal's body was found lying in thick undergrowth. Senior Superintendent of Police, Gonda, Vineet Jaiswal, described the case as extremely challenging. This was not a typical case involving property disputes, personal grudges, or financial motives. The body was found in isolation, making it a textbook blind murder scenario, he said. Sangam Lal had gone missing the previous night (on August 26) while at work in neighbouring Ayodhya. His family alerted the police, who rushed to the scene and conducted a thorough examination. The post-mortem confirmed that he had been strangled, and the victim's personal belongings, including a wallet with an Aadhaar card, were found discarded in nearby bushes. The circumstances showing no apparent robbery, no prior threats, and no personal feud left investigators grappling with minimal leads. To solve the case, police formed three specialised teams, combining Nawabganj Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), and surveillance units under the supervision of ASP (West) Radheshyam Rai and Tarabganj Circle Officer Umeshwar Prabhat Singh. Field units, dog squads, and forensic teams scoured the site for evidence. CCTV footage from the Ayodhya railway station and surrounding areas was meticulously analysed over several days. Manual and technical evidence were collated, and leads were cross-verified to narrow down the suspect. The breakthrough came almost a month later, on September 22, when the teams identified and apprehended a juvenile from Babina in Jhansi, who had been staying in a hostel there, according to officials. Interrogation revealed that the accused, a Class 11 student, had travelled alone to Ayodhya on August 26 via the Ayodhya Utsarg Express for a temple visit. He had boarded Sangam Lal's e-rickshaw, and the driver, believing the boy had sufficient time for darshan, took him around for hours in search of a secluded spot. According to the police, a confrontation arose when the driver allegedly pressured the boy for unnatural acts. In a struggle, the juvenile allegedly strangled the driver using a gamchha (scarf). After the act, he discarded the victim's wallet and fled. Police have since taken the juvenile into custody and produced him before the Juvenile Justice Board. The wallet, recovered near the crime scene, provided a crucial link to the suspect. Investigators continue to probe whether the accused had any accomplices or assistance in planning or executing the act. Jaiswal credited the swift resolution to a mix of modern technology, surveillance, dog squad deployment, and traditional investigative techniques. Even in blind murder cases, where there is no clear motive or witnesses, a combination of meticulous investigation, evidence tracking, and inter-departmental coordination can yield results in a remarkably short time, he noted. The juvenile, held on charges of murder, has been sent to a correctional home, the police said.
Lucknow Diary | Kashi Ramlila faces crisis from road closures
The 500-year-old Lath Bhairav Ramlila in Varanasi has been disrupted due to road closures caused by flyover construction on the Lath BhairavSaraiya route. Barricading by Setu Nigam has blocked access to the Ramlila venue, forcing performances to stop. Committee members, devotees and artists staged a symbolic protest, demanding reopening of the main route. Children dressed as Ram, Lakshman, and Sita sat in protest outside the stage. The Ramlila committee said barricades had been removed earlier for Muharram processions and Baba Lath Bhairavs wedding festival, but were put back soon after, cutting off access again. Yogis plans for Bundelkhand tourism CM Yogi Adityanath has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking transfer of four ASI-protected forts to the Uttar Pradesh government. The forts are Talbehat Fort in Lalitpur, Kalinjar Fort in Banda, Madfa in Chitrakoot, and Barua Sagar Ghats in Jhansi. In his letter dated September 16, the CM highlighted Bundelkhands cultural and historic importance, describing it as the land of ten rivers and the heartland of India. He said the forts should be restored and developed for tourism. The state govt is already working to transform historic buildings into heritage hotels and cultural centres under the Public-Private Partnership model. Madam Suman now in Book of Records 2025 Jhansis assistant teacher, who shot to fame for developing an AI-powered humanoid teacher, Madam Suman, has now entered the India Book of Records 2025 for using the minimum amount of investment in creating an AI robot with a servo motor, wiring, and frame. Madam Suman has been taking classes since May and is able to answer questions across subjects. School attendance has risen from 65% to 95% as no one wants to miss her class; so has student enthusiasm in her riddles increased. The teacher said he designed the robot after noticing colleagues being assigned non-teaching duties, such as managing midday meals. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind gesture marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday , Union Ministers from his government shared lesser-known and fascinating experiences of working under his leadership. From Rajnath Singh to other senior ministers, video messages titled NaMo Story were released, offering personal insights into the Prime Ministers character and work ethic. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Modi as a blessed one, while Home Minister Amit Shah hailed him as a leader with remarkable foresight and visionary leadership. In his video message, Singh recalled the early days of Prime Minister Modis leadership when he was the national president of the BJP. He shared how PM Modi never panicked when faced with challenges. Singh reminisced about how, during an election campaign, Modi, as the party leader, returned to him and submitted a report on an assignment he had been given, presenting himself as a disciplined worker of the party. He never gets panicked with challenges. This cannot be without a divine grace, remarked Rajnath Singh. He described Modi as a truly blessed individual, possessing an innate and sharp ability to make any campaign highly effective and successful due to his brilliant, grounded, and practical suggestions. Praising the Prime Ministers knack for making sharp and effective suggestions, Singh said, Modi ji ka sujhav sangthmak drishiti se bi prasangik hota hai (Modis suggestions happen to be very much relevant from an organisational point of view). I have seen this ability during travelling with him earlier in 1718 states, and I think this ability cannot be without Gods grace in anyone, Singh added. Sharing a lesser-known facet of Modis personality, the Defence Minister further stated that Modi has an innate curiosity to understand society and other countries. Before being made CM, he had travelled to many countries, he said. PM Modi on 75th Birthday: New India undeterred by nuclear threats, calls for swadeshi surge Recalling the day he first met Modi in Jhansi in 199293, during the Kanyakumari to Srinagar Ekta Yatra led by then BJP President Murli Manohar Joshi, of which Modi was the key organiser, Singh said, There are experiences that shape the course of history. My experience with PM Narendra Modi ji was one such experience. In Jhansi, during his speech, I had seen the brilliance of future leadership. Discipline, dedication to organisation, profound knowledge, and the courage to accept every challenge - these are the qualities that have made him the leader who will take India to new heights. Praising PM Modis dedication and sense of responsibility as a party leader, Singh also recalled an instance after the conclusion of the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaigning, where Modi, as the prime ministerial candidate, visited him at his Ashoka Road residence in Delhi. Modi ji came to give me the report on the task he had been assigned, Singh said. He further highlighted Modis strong level of confidence, saying, Modi-ji is a disciplined political worker. He remains in a jolly mood, and you will not find him to be intense in any situation. He stated that he had never seen Modi become scared or worried about any issue. I think God has sent him to the world after considering all aspects to serve the people, Singh remarked. PM Modi: A Life of Resolve, A Nations Journey Home Minister Amit Shah, on PM Modis birthday, said, The hallmark of strong leadership lies in the ability to take decisions in difficult circumstances. Judged by this criterion, Modi jis leadership is exceptional. I have witnessed him maintain extraordinary patience and clarity of vision, even in the most challenging situations. He cited many examples of hard decisions made by the Prime Minister since he assumed office, such as the abrogation of Article 370, which Shah said would be remembered as a decision that demonstrated not only political courage but also an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity. He also highlighted the erasure of the social evil of triple talaq as a bold step to protect the dignity and rights of women. Shah termed PM Modis personality as the greatest strength of India. BJP President J P Nadda also praised Modi, stating that the Prime Minister had taken numerous transformative steps to build an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat, with the goal of progressing every section of society. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hailed Modi as the worlds most popular leader and wished that India, under his leadership, becomes self-reliant and a vishwaguru, eradicating terrorism and corruption. Trump wishes PM Modi on 75th birthday in first call since 50% tariffs; leaders discuss strengthening India-US ties
Four held for assaulting doctors, staff at Jhansi hospital
Jhansi: Four persons have been arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors and staff at a private hospital here following a dispute over treatment and billing, a police official said on Wednesday. The incident took place at a nursing home in Navabad area of Jhansi on Tuesday when attendants of a patient allegedly manhandled doctors and hospital 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 .
Four policemen suspended after man drowns in pond while fleeing raid in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: Four police personnel were suspended in Jhansi after a man lost his life while trying to escape the officers by jumping into a pond. The incident took place when officers arrived to catch gamblers in Khailar village under Babina police station area. Sources said the man swam across to the other side of the pond but, when police reached there too, he turned back. According to villagers, he kept moving around in the pond for nearly 20 minutes to avoid the police. After a while, he became exhausted, lost his breath, and drowned. Villagers searched for him but failed to find him. Angry over the incident, residents blocked the JhansiLalitpur highway for about two hours. Police officers rushed to the spot, and the blockade was lifted only after assurances of action. Consequently, Jhansi SSP suspended four policemen, including the in-charge of the BHEL outpost. About 14 hours later, around 5 am on Tuesday, the mans body was finally recovered and sent for a post-mortem. The deceased was identified as Ravindra Joshi, 42, who had been grazing his cattle near the Amrit Sarovar pond on Monday afternoon. At the same time, some men were gambling in the forest near the pond. Acting on a tip-off, BHEL outpost in-charge Nitish Kumar, S-I Kailash Chand, and constables Lavkush Pandey and Dharmendra reached the spot around 3 pm. As soon as the gamblers saw the police, they ran. Ravindra also panicked on seeing the cops and rushed towards the pond, jumping into it.Villagers said the police spotted him in the water and tried to intercept him. Each time he swam toward the shore, the policemen blocked his way, forcing him back into the pond. Local sources added that Ravindra managed to reach the edge three times but was pushed back each time by the police presence. Soon, he became tired and drowned in the deeper waters. After he went under, police called in local divers for help. Village divers searched until evening but could not find him, leading villagers to stage a protest by blocking the highway. SP City Gyanendra Kumar tried to pacify the protesters, but they demanded strict action against the BHEL outpost in charge and others present. The protest ended only after assurances of action. Villagers insisted Ravindras life could have been saved if the police had not encircled him. They said he did not come out due to fear of the cops. They claimed that since Ravindra knew how to swim, he must have intended to cross the pond and escape.
Retired DySP tied up and assaulted by wife and sons over post-retirement benefits in MP
BHOPAL: In a shocking incident, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) was allegedly tied up and assaulted by his wife and two sons in a bid to obtain his post-retirement financial benefits, in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident is believed to have taken place on 20 August at the residence of 62-year-old retired DySP Pratipal Singh Yadav in Chandavani village, under the jurisdiction of Bhonti police station. However, it only came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Yadav is seen wearing only underwear, with his legs tied with a rope while one of his sons restrains him to prevent escape. His wife, two sons, and another unidentified youth are also seen in the video, ensuring he remains confined. Confirming the incident, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP, Pichhore) Prashant Sharma said that preliminary investigations revealed Yadav had retired a few months ago, with his last posting in neighbouring Sheopur district. Our probe has confirmed that the retired DySP, Pratipal Singh Yadav, was tied up by his wife Maya Yadav and sons Akash and Abhas Yadav. They assaulted him while he was held captive and later fled with his bank ATM card. A case of robbery and wrongful confinement has been registered against the accused, and a search is underway to locate them, Sharma said on Sunday. Yadav had reportedly been estranged from his wife and sons for the past 15 years. While he has been living in Madhya Pradesh, his wife and two sons reside in Jhansi district of neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Their daughter is currently pursuing an MBBS degree in Gorakhpur. Following his retirement, Yadav received 20 lakh from his provident fund, while a further 33 lakh in post-retirement benefits is still pending. His wife and sons allegedly attempted to forcibly take him to Jhansi to access the funds. Failing to do so despite assaulting him on 20 August, they fled the village in Shivpuri district with his ATM card.
UP Woman Killed By Village Head For Refusing To Marry, Body Chopped Into Pieces
A former village head and his nephew were on Wednesday arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi for the murder of a woman, chopping her body parts and throwing them at various places, a senior official said.
Congress leader unfurls torn national flag in Mahabubabad on Independence day
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice president, Hanumanla Jhansi Reddy, came under fire for unfurling a torn national flag during Independence Day celebrations at a government school in Mahabubabad on Friday, August 15. The flag was hoisted at a height of 100 feet. A video shared on social media showed a small hole in 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 .
All You Need To Know About Revolt Of 1857: How Indian's Challenged The British
When the British East India Company refused to recognise Rani Lakshmi Bai's adopted son's claim to the throne, the queen of Jhansi took up arms.
After Jhansi ki Rani, another queen fought the British
Indian Independence Day: Rani Gaidinliu, a Naga queen from Northeast India, had emerged as a defiant leader against British rule in the early 20th century. Inspired by her cousin's spiritual movement and Mahatma Gandhi's call for resistance, she rallied tribal communities to withhold taxes and reject British authority.
Man kills his sister on Rakhi, days after murdering her boyfriend in UP's Jhansi
JHANSI: A man, vexed with her 18-year-old sister's affair with a man, allegedly killed her after celebrating Raksha Bandhan in the Garautha area here, police on Sunday said. The body of Kumari Sahodar alias Putti was found on Sunday with a shaved head near Dada Maharaj platform in a deserted area of Chandrapura village, police said. Putti's brother, Arvind, and a friend of his, Prakash Prajapati, both aged around 25, have been detained in connection with the murder. The killing came on the heels of another murder--Putti's lover's. On August 7, the body of 19-year-old Vishal, a native of Lahchura, was found dumped in Gudha village. According to police, four months ago, Putti and Vishal ran away from home, but were persuaded to return. A mutual settlement was struck between the two families, and things cooled off for a while. However, soon, both lovers started meeting. This reigniting of the affair was not to the liking of Arvind, who had returned to the village from Pune a few days ago. After his return, police said, he roped in Prakash Prajapati to kill both of them. On the morning of August 7, the two took away Vishal on the pretext of getting him a job and killed him, police said. Both were booked by the police in connection with the murder on the complaint of Vishal's father, Halkeram. While the investigation was still taking off in that case, on Saturday, Arvind took Putti on the pretext of getting her medicine and killed her as well, according to police.
Food, language, and heritage must work together to create a comprehensive ecosystem for promoting Telugu culture. Isolated efforts will not be as impactful., Jhansi said.
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.
Heavy rains in MP: Army called in Shivpuri; 2,900 people rescued in various districts
BHOPAL: Several people, including school children, were stranded in parts of Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district due to a flood-like situation after heavy rains, prompting the authorities to call the Army for rescue and relief work, officials said on Wednesday. A flood-like situation has also arisen in Guna district, where a bridge on a culvert caved-in. People from several villages in Guna have been asked to move to safer places, they said. Due to heavy rains, Dindori, Vidisha, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Alirajpur, Rajgarh, and Betul districts were also witnessing a similar situation and rapid relief and rescue operations were being carried out by the administration, as per the officials. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took information about the current situation from officials at the Home Guard headquarters and gave necessary instructions to the collectors and other officials of the districts facing heavy rainfall. Nearly 2,900 persons have been rescued from various districts, including Morena, Damoh, Raisen, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Sagar and Vidisha, he told reporters. We will provide full help to the victims. The government will make all arrangements, including of food, shelter and clothing. This weather condition is going to remain for two to four more days. We are alerting people in the state, Yadav said. The government is fully prepared to help the flood victims. Helicopters have been sought from the Defence Ministry for two districts and they will soon start operations, he said. The IMD has issued an alert of heavy rain in many districts of the state in the next 24 hours. It has predicted 8 to 9 inches of rain in in many districts over the next one day, including Bhopal, Vidisha, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Sehore, Ashoknagar, Guna, Shivpuri, and Rajgarh. Due to continuous rain and overflowing rivers and streams, many villages of Shivpuri have been inundated. In view of the situation, the district administration called the Army from Jhansi on Tuesday night, an official said. More than 250 people were shifted to safer places in the Kolaras assembly constituency while more than 100 persons were trapped in the floods, the official said earlier in the day. There was also a report of nearly 30 school children being stranded at Pachavali village in Shivpuri. Kolaras SDM Anoop Srivastava said keeping in view the safety of villagers, the Army has been called. A team was evacuating the stranded villagers and also providing food items and essential relief material to the needy, he said. Army Major Shivam Ganguly, who was commanding the relief and rescue operation, said two of their teams were engaged in relief work in different areas and a medical team was also deployed. In Guna district, due to a flood-like situation in the tribal-dominated Bamori development block, residents of eight villages have been advised to move to safer places, another official said. Guna Collector Kishore Kanyal said due to the damage caused to the Kalora dam of Bamori, people from Singapur, Tumda, Kudka, Bandha, Umradha, and Baniyani villages have been advised to shift to safer places. In Bamori area, a bridge on a culvert caved-in, disrupting road connectivity with Rajasthan, an official said. CM Yadav said, Our government will make arrangements for everything -- from food to clothes -- for the flood victims. The CM said he inspected the rescue centres across the state on Wednesday from the Home Guard Flood Disaster Centre in Bhopal. We have seen the entire flood situation and understood it. Wherever there is a flood, our soldiers have done a good job there, he said. All possible help will be provided to the districts and no negligence will be tolerated in the rescue and relief work, the CM said. Yadav also said people from the society who were helping in flood-like situations will be honoured on August 15. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke to the collectors of Guna, Shivpuri and Ashoknagar districts through video conference late Tuesday night and directed them to immediately provide security, food, pure drinking water and medical facilities in the affected areas. He also asked them to use boats, helicopters and other resources if required. No laxity or delay in relief and rescue operations will be accepted, he said in a post on X. All departments concerned were instructed to work in coordination so that no family is deprived of relief, he said. Scindia said he was in constant touch with the Union Home Ministry and Defence Ministry and regular information about the situation was also being shared with CM Mohan Yadav. The central and state governments are fully committed to conduct the relief operations smoothly, he said.
Chinese Manjha Kills Again, 22-Year-Old Latest Victim Of Killer Kite String
Banned kite strings, widely known as Chinese Manjha, have claimed one more life in Delhi. Twenty-two-year-old businessman Yash Goswami was on his scooter on the Rani Jhansi flyover in north Delhi when a kite string slashed his neck
Politicians, poets, journalists never retire: Former MP CM Uma Bharti on RSS chiefs 75-year remark
BHOPAL: Nine days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats step aside at the age of 75 years remark, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and ex-union minister Uma Bharti said that politicians, doctors, lawyers, poets, and journalists never retire from public service. Speaking to journalists in Bhopal, the 66-year-old saffron-clad leader, one of the prominent female faces of the Ayodhya Ram Temple movement, said such individuals continue to serve as long as they are called upon to do so. However, she clarified that she will not be able to comment on the RSS chiefs recent statement, in which Bhagwat had recalled about late RSS leader Moropant Pingles statement about retiring at the age of 75. I cannot comment on the statement of the sarsanghchalak. First of all, I am not a member of his traditional organisation but I am a follower of that ideology. I cannot comment on his statement. But I believe that teachers, lawyers, doctors, artists, poets and journalists never retire. They have to do public service as long as it is needed. A guru has to impart knowledge, while a doctor has to feel the pulse. Even on a pyre, if someone pleads for help, a leader has to be alive. She said the knowledge of a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer, a journalist, a writer, a musician is like the knowledge of a mother. Even if a mother becomes 80 years old, she will still love you. She will not say I have retired, so I will not give you roti. A person can serve society for a lifetime even after retirement and no one retires from such a thing, Bharti said. Time to step aside: Mohan Bhagwats retirement remark triggers buzz as PM Modi nears 75 Bharti, who did not contest the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections citing health reasons, was asked by journalists what her position would be if the BJP offered her a ticket. The former Jhansi and Khajuraho MP said she was ready to contest, as she had not retired from politics. In remarks that could spark political controversy in the BJP-ruled state, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti - who led the saffron party to power in 2003 after a decade - said her family members had been harassed for many years in the past. The harassment of my family started from 1990 to 1992, cases of robbery and dacoity were registered against my brothers which were not even robberies. She added that even during Digvijaya Singhs regime, a case of murder was registered. Harassment continued till Vyapam. Till date I have not been able to find out why my name came up in Vyayam (scam). She further said that from 2005 to 2013, from 1990 to 1992, her family members were harassed. I wont name any leaderI have told the time. Importantly, the years mentioned by Bharti had BJP governments in the state, including Sunder Lal Patwa (1990-92), Babulal Gaur and Shivraj Singh Chouhan (2005-2013). What kind of 'ghar-wapsi' is this for PM: Congress takes dig at Modi over Bhagwat's remarks
Railways launches Swarnim Bharat Yatra to commemorate Independence Day with 10-day heritage tour
NEW DELHI: The Railways has planned to operate a special Swarnim Bharat Yatra tourist train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, commencing on 14 August from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. The Swarnim Bharat Yatra train is aimed at commemorating Indias Independence Day with a 9-night, 10-day tour covering key historical and cultural sites associated with Indias freedom movement and heritage. The first destination of the Swarnim Bharat Yatra is Ahmedabads Sabarmati Ashram, one of the key centres of Mahatma Gandhis freedom movement. Following this, the train will visit the intricate 15th-century Adalaj Stepwell and continue with a day trip to Modhera, known for its ancient Sun Temple, and Patan home to the UNESCO-listed Rani Ki Vav. In Kevadia, Gujarat, travellers will witness the iconic Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world, along with the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The journey then proceeds to Pune, where the Aga Khan Palace a landmark of the Quit India Movement and sacred sites such as the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga await. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), tourists will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, along with the Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga. The tour concludes with visits to Jhansi Fort and the historic temples and palaces of Orchha, before returning to Delhi. The Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a composition of First AC, Second AC, and Third AC classes, accommodating 150 tourists with modern amenities such as dining cars, shower cubicles, sensor-based washrooms, foot massagers, and CCTV-enabled security, with boarding facilities available at Delhi Safdarjung, Gurgaon, Rewari, Ringas, Phulera, and Ajmer. The Railways said that the IRCTC has fixed the tour prices at Rs 71,585 (3AC), Rs 81,675 (2AC), Rs 94,845 (1AC Cabin), and Rs 1,01,430 (1AC Coupe), which includes train travel, three-star hotel accommodation, vegetarian meals, transfers, sightseeing in an AC vehicle, insurance, and IRCTC tour manager services.
Minister's Jhansi Ki Rani Jibe At Kangana Ranaut Over Mandi Rain Disaster
Himachal Pradesh is badly hit by heavy rain and flash floods, killing 78 people and damaging property worth Rs 400 crore, and the Mandi district - the Parliamentary constituency of BJP's Kangana Ranaut - was the worst hit with over 15 deaths.
Affairs, Land Dispute, Murder Plot & Reels The Double Life Of Jhansis 'Killer' Bahu
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Military Officer Aids Woman In Delivery At Railway Station
At the Jhansi Railway Station, he noticed a woman in visible distress near the lift area, who had fallen from a wheelchair, and was in a state of advanced labour, the post says.
Army Chief commends Major who helped woman deliver baby at Jhansi railway station
Major Bachwala Rohit, on leave and proceeding to hometown Hyderabad, on July 5, noticed a pregnant woman in distress at the station and conducted an emergency delivery, using improvised resources, including a towel, a knife and hair clips. He also effectively handled the complications the mother developed after the delivery
Army doc successfully delivers baby at Jhansi railway station with pocket knife, hair clip
LUCKNOW: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi on Monday commended Major Rohit Bachwala for going beyond the call of duty, to help a Lucknow woman in successful delivery of baby girl at footover bridge at Jhansi railway station. On July 5, Major Bachwala, a medical officer at Jhansi Military hospital, used his pocket knife, hair clip and a dhoti to conduct an immediate delivery as the pregnant woman had slumped from a wheelchair due to excruciating labour pain at the footover bridge. After the delivery, the newborn was unresponsive at birth; however, Major Bachwala successfully resuscitated the infant. The mother, later, developed complications related to the placental delivery, which he managed effectively using available protective measures and clinical judgment, stated Additional Directorate General of Public Information in a tweet. The army doctor helped the woman deliver the baby at the Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station on Saturday afternoon. Major Bachwala, 31, was travelling to Hyderabad via Bengaluru on a month-long leave to reunite with his family. While waiting for his train at the railway station, he saw a pregnant woman in severe labour pain on the footover bridge. Acting quickly, Maj Bachwala used his pocket knife and improvised hair clips and a dhoti to help her deliver the baby. Railway women staff stepped in to secure the area, ensuring privacy and safety during the process. The staff also provided him with gloves. The mother and the newborn were stable post-delivery. An ambulance was arranged to transport them to a nearby hospital for further care, Major Bachwala later told the media persons. As per the sources, a woman TTE was taking the pregnant woman for medical assistance in a wheelchair. As she was brought out of lift on a footover bridge, the pregnant lady screamed in pain when the army doctor rushed towards her and with whatever resources he had helped her deliver the baby. The woman was travelling from Panvel to Barabanki with her husband and child in Panvel-Gorakhpur Express 15066. However, the womans husband sought medical assistance from Railway authorities through an SOS following which the family was deboarded at the Jhansi station. Major Rohit Bachwala, who hails from Hyderabad, is the son of a former Indian Air Force personnel. In a statement, the Jhansi division of North Central Railway said: Railways was informed about the pregnant woman passenger, who had sought medical assistance through the Rail Madad app. Promptly, the Jhansi control room was activated and a team was rushed for medical assistance. As soon as the train reached Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi station, the female passenger was attended to by a railway medical team and railway ticket checking staff. Following the successful delivery, the women TTE staff expressed their gratitude to Major Rohit Bachwala, saying he came as an angel in the hour of need.
Army doc praised for delivering baby on railway platform
An army doctor used a hair clip and pocket knife to deliver a baby girl on a train platform in Jhansi, India, after a pregnant woman went into labor. The doctor, with the help of railway staff, ensured the safe delivery of the child.
Army Doctor Helps Woman Deliver Baby At Jhansi Railway Station, Netizens Heap Praise
The procedure, carried out by a 31-year-old Major Rohit, with the help of railway employees and staff left the bystanders awestruck and the new parents overwhelmed
Internet Hails Army Doctor For Delivering Baby At Jhansi Railway Station: See Pics
The Army doctor ensured safe delivery, providing vital medical assistance in a challenging environment using minimal resources.
Army doctor performs emergency delivery at railway platform with hair clip, pocket knife
An army doctor, Major Rohit Bachwala, delivered a baby girl on a Jhansi railway platform using a hair clip and pocket knife. A pregnant woman on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express went into labor and was deboarded. Major Bachwala, waiting for his train, stepped in to help, creating a makeshift delivery area.
With Pocket Knife and Hair Clips, Army Doctor Helps Woman Deliver Baby at Jhansi Railway Station
Major Rohit, an Army doctor, helps deliver a baby at Jhansi Railway Station using a pocket knife and hair clips. The mother and newborn are stable. Read full story.
Army doctor delivers baby using pocket knife, hair clips at Jhansi Railway Station
LUCKNOW, Jul 6: In a remarkable act of quick thinking and courage, Major Rohit Bachwala of the Indian Army helped deliver a baby using a pocket knife, hair clips, and a dhoti at the Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station on Saturday afternoon. Major Bachwala, 31, posted at Jhansi Military Hospital, was en route to Hyderabad [] The post Army doctor delivers baby using pocket knife, hair clips at Jhansi Railway Station appeared first on Northlines .
Man Dies After Knowing About Daughter's-in-law Death
Two days ago, Jhansi got frustrated after the management of the school reprimanded her over some issue. Unable to overcome the vexation, she hanged herself to death on Thursday afternoon
UP Woman Has Affair With 2 Brothers Of Dead Husband, Then Kills Their Mother
In a household in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, affairs, gold theft and a murder. The police have uncovered an alleged conspiracy behind the killing of 54-year-old Sushila Devi.
Caste-based assault: U.P. police move case from Etawah to Jhansi
BJP MLA clarifies over Vande Bharat train scuffle incident, says supporters' behaviour 'unfortunate'
JHANSI: BJP's Babina MLA Rajeev Singh on Thursday clarified his stand on the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express, stating that a misunderstanding with fellow passengers escalated unnecessarily and that the altercation by his supporters in Jhansi was unfortunate and unintended. Addressing a press conference, the MLA said he was travelling with his wife and children from Delhi to Jhansi when he politely requested a passenger to swap seats so the family could sit together. According to the MLA, the passenger and his companion responded rudely and threatened him. He claimed video evidence now supports his version of events. A goon aka BJP MLA got into a fistfight with a passenger over a window seat in Vande Bharat, after the passenger refused to give up the seat. Indian Railways may now have to consider a special reservation system for BJP goons, auto-assigning window seats to them to avoid pic.twitter.com/4QBn5HRl5h Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) June 23, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP, on June 22, issued a show-cause notice to the party MLA in connection with the episode. The BJP had sought a reply from the legislator within seven days. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the altercation occurred on June 19 on the Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express, allegedly over changing seats and objectionable sitting posture inside the train. The situation escalated at Jhansi station, where a passenger was allegedly assaulted by some individuals linked to the ruling party MLA. On Thursday, Singh reiterated that he had filed a non-cognisable report (NCR) with the GRP that same evening after the encounter. He added that during the train journey, he had also sought assistance via the Rail Madad helpline, citing safety concerns. Later, when the train reached Jhansi, some of his local supporters, informed by his security personnel, allegedly assaulted one of the passengers. The MLA said this was done in over-enthusiasm and without his approval. He stated that he later apologised to the passengers, who accepted his regret and acknowledged the misunderstanding. The incident has drawn political reactions, with some opposition leaders and a former IPS officer demanding action. However, the passenger involved has not filed a formal complaint, and the matter is currently under police investigation.
Vande Bharat seat row: BJP MLA blames supporters
Bharatiya Janata Party's Babina MLA Rajeev Singh on Thursday clarified his stand on the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express, stating that a 'misunderstanding' with fellow passengers escalated unnecessarily and that the altercation by his supporters in Jhansi was 'unfortunate and unintended'.
Seat Dispute on DelhiBhopal VandeBharat Express Turns Violent, BJP MLAs Aides Accused of Assault
CLP leader files NCR in Jhansi; victim alleges brutal thrashing captured on video
Passenger On Vande Bharat Train Refuses To Exchange Seats With BJP MLA, Thrashed | Video
A dispute over a seat on the Vande Bharat Express led to a violent assault involving a BJP MLAs associates. The incident, caught on CCTV, occurred near Jhansi.
BJP MLA files NCR after Vande Bharat train clash
The incident occurred Thursday evening over a seat dispute and an alleged objectionable sitting posture. The confrontation escalated at Jhansi station,
Sand mafia attacks government officials in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi; flee with seized tractors
Investigation is under way and efforts are being made to trace the accused, police said
Police deny permission to see Maoist Arunas mortal remains, says her sister Jhansi
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Bundelkhand University has declared the UP BEd Entrance Exam Result 2025, offering relief to aspiring teachers. The exam, held on June 1, 2025, saw participation from around 3.05 lakh candidates out of 3.44 lakh registered. Qualified candidates will now proceed to counselling and admission into BEd courses, with the schedule to be released soon.
UP family ostracised, fined Rs 20 lakh for supporting intercaste marriage
A family in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi district faced a social boycott and a Rs 20 lakh punitive fine after an intercaste marriage took place in their home. The incident took place in Bacheda village. The familys daughter, a constable in Lucknow, married her childhood friend, a police inspector. The wedding took place on April 30 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 .
Social boycott, Rs 20 lakh fine on girl's family over inter-caste marriage in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: In Bacheda village of Jhansi district in the Bundelkhand region of UP, a lady constable, Yadav by caste and posted in Lucknow, landed in a soup as she married her childhood friend, an inspector from the Patel community. Although both families supported the union and solemnised the marriage on April 30, it was rejected by the villagers due to the inter-caste relationship. The villagers were so enraged over the marriage that a village panchayat was called on May 13, and it declared the inter-caste marriage unacceptable. In a closed-door meeting, the village elders, including village head, imposed a hefty fine of Rs 20 lakh on the womans family, accusing them of defying social norms. It was also decided that anyone who would speak or transact with the girls family would be fined Rs 50,000. As a result of the social boycott of the family following the panchayats decree, the womans parents, who run a small dairy business, said it had come to a standstill. The villagers have stopped all interaction with the family, and not a single customer has turned up since then. Their milk remains unsold, and basic social ties have suffered a blow. Meanwhile, the mother of the lady constable said the fine amount was far beyond their means. We were also warned about an interest of Rs 3 per day. We are poor people. How can we pay Rs 20 lakh? Our daughter is married and happywhat wrong have we done? she asked. After the May 13 diktat, the family approached the local police for help. However, instead of filing a case, the police allegedly tried to pacify them and sent them back. Their concerns remained unaddressed for weeks despite continued harassment. On June 9, the constables father Chiranjilal Yadav attended Garotha Samadhan Diwas at the district police office to seek justice. After waiting for long, he managed to meet senior officials and narrated the entire ordeal with folded hands. On hearing the complaint, SSP BBGTS Murthy took serious note of the incident summoning the Todifatehpur station in-charge and ordered a full report. A case has now been registered against Santosh Yadav, the village heads father and others involved in enforcing the boycott and issuing threats.
