15-year-old mentally challenged girl raped and murdered in Uttarakhand's Kashipur, five arrested
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand police on Friday arrested five accused, including two women allegedlly involved in the rape and murder of a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl in Kashipur of Udham Singh Nagar district. According to the police, the accused persons abducted the minor girl from Kashipur on September 10 and allegedly moved her to several locations, including Bijnor and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. When the victim insisted on returning home, they allegedly subjected her to repeated sexual assault. Overcomed by fear of exposure, the men eventually strangled her to death before dumping the body in a field. The mutilated body of the victim was found on September 22 in Moradabads Kanth area. Speaking to TNIE , Udham Singh Nagar SSP Manikant Mishra said, Following a complaint lodged by the victims mother at Kunda police station on September 29, a case was registered and investigation began. Officials further revealed that the accused had also threatened the victims mother, warning of a heavy fine if she reported the case. This intimidation is believed to have caused significant delays in lodging the complaint, hindering the early progress of the investigation. Kunda Station House Officer (SHO) Ravi Saini disclosed crucial details, pointing to a carefully planned conspiracy. All the accused lived in the same building, though in separate rooms. The victims mother, who works at a private company, was unaware of their plans. Initially, the accused confined the girl at the house of a woman named Sheila in Kashipur. Later, she was moved to Bijnor and Gajraula. Police have since arrested the suspects and are carrying out intensive interrogations to uncover further details of the crime.
Uttar Pradesh: Bajrang Dal worker shot dead over social media post in Moradabad
The incident occurred on Monday night in the Dehri village under the Katghar police station area. A forensic team has reached the spot and initiated an investigation, the police said
16-Year-Old Bajrang Dal Worker Shot Dead Over Instagram Post In UP's Moradabad
A 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker was allegedly shot dead over a social media post in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, police said on Tuesday.
SP moves HC against order to vacate party office in Moradabad
UP on an unstoppable path of growth under CM Yogi Adityanath: Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
LUCKNOW: The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS-2025) concluded on Monday with a grand closing ceremony in the presence of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, as the chief guest on the final day. While congratulating the Uttar Pradesh government on the event's resounding success, the Union Minister said that UPITS reflected the economic, industrial, and cultural potential not only of the state but of India as a whole. He urged a collective commitment to promote indigenous products, encourage entrepreneurship, and realize the vision of a Viksit India by 2047. Highlighting transformation in Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years, the Union Minister attributed it to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the decisive governance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying the state was now on an unstoppable growth trajectory. He emphasised that a secure business environment and robust infrastructure had made Uttar Pradesh emerge as the preferred destination for investors. The Minister highlighted UPITS 2025 as unique in its inclusivity, bringing together ministers, government officials, industry representatives, entrepreneurs, exporters, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and startup founders. When all stakeholders come together, it creates the perfect synergy, which is the true secret behind Uttar Pradeshs development journey, remarked the union minister. Referring to GST Savings Festival which commenced from September 22, the minister noted that the reduction in taxes on everyday items was a significant gift for consumers during Navratri. He described September 22nd as a historic milestonethe largest reform since independence, the impact of which would be felt for decades. He said that India now stood as the fourth-largest economy in the world and would soon become the third-largest, with substantial foreign exchange reserves. Goyal added that Indian passports are now symbols of respect and trust, and that developed nations worldwide are eager to establish free-trade agreements with India. Referring to the situation in Uttar Pradesh prior to 2017, Goyal stated that the state was in the grip of an atmosphere of fear and crime. Traders felt unsafe, half of Noida's projects remained incomplete, and many factories had shut down. However, the scenario transformed after Yogi government came to power. Law and order were strengthened, investor confidence returned, and a new era of inclusive development began when the people of Uttar Pradesh voted the BJP to power in 2017 with a two-thirds majority. Goyal highlighted that Uttar Pradesh was the first state to establish a separate Ministry for Export Promotion. The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has expanded to over 750 districts nationwide, with more than 1,200 products gaining global recognition. Today, whether visited by the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, or foreign Ambassador, ODOP products are proudly presented as gifts, boosting the morale of entrepreneurs, he stated. Referring to Unity Malls, envisioned by Prime Minister Modi, Goyal said these malls were being developed in every state. In Uttar Pradesh, three malls would be established in Lucknow, Agra, and Varanasi, showcasing ODOP products from all 75 districts of the state and across India. Those malls would serve as platforms for women entrepreneurs and young people, opening up new avenues of opportunity. Emphasising Prime Minister Modi's definition of Swadeshi, Goyal urged citizens to pledge to purchase indigenous products wherever possible. He explained that Swadeshi represents goods made with the blood and sweat of Indian people, produced on Indian soil. While companies, investments, and technology can come from abroad, production and employment should remain in India. Goyal said that UPITS had provided a vast platform, giving Uttar Pradeshs products global recognition. From glassware from Firozabad, brass work from Moradabad, Banarasi sarees, Lucknow chikankari, to Agras leather products, the event has showcased the states craftsmanship to the world. He emphasised that UPITS is not just an exhibition but a living example of Uttar Pradeshs new industrial policy, and that the recent reduction in GST rates will further boost local consumption, benefiting all participants.
Delhi Police busts interstate arms racket, cartridge factory unearthed in UP; three held
NEW DELHI: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted an illegal arms and ammunition racket operating in the national capital region and unearthed a cartridge manufacturing factory linked to it in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Wednesday. Three men -- Fazil (50), Jameer (57), and Illiyas (65) -- have been arrested in the case. Two semi-automatic pistols, five single-shot pistols and 210 live cartridges were recovered from their possession during an operation on Monday. The police also busted an arms factory in Moradabad, seizing a lathe machine, grinding machine, cartridge-making equipment, 257 empty cartridges, 354 bullet leads, 350 empty shells, gunpowder, solid brass rods, and other incriminating material. The raw material could have been used to produce nearly 1,000 cartridges, an officer said. The operation was carried out by a team on September 22, after police received specific inputs that Fazil, an illicit arms supplier, would deliver weapons near Ghazipur flyover in Delhi. A trap was laid and Fazil was apprehended at the spot. A search led to the recovery of four single-shot pistols and 166 live cartridges, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik said. Following his interrogation, police raided Rampur the next day and arrested Jameer, recovering 20 more live cartridges from him. Jameer, in turn, revealed that he had sourced the ammunition from Illiyas, a resident of Moradabad. The team then conducted another raid in Moradabad, apprehending Illiyas and recovering two semi-automatic pistols and one single-shot pistol from his possession. During questioning, Illiyas disclosed the existence of a covert ammunition-making unit operating out of a house near his residence. A raid at the location, carried out with the assistance of local police, led to the seizure of large quantities of raw material and equipment used to manufacture cartridges, said the DCP. Police said Fazil, a farmer from Moradabad, came into contact with Jameer around five to six years ago through relatives and began supplying arms in Delhi-NCR. Jameer, who studied till class five before taking up menial jobs, allegedly entered illegal arms trade after meeting Illiyas. Since then, he acted as a conduit between suppliers and buyers. The alleged mastermind, Illiyas, 65, hails from a family traditionally engaged in brass utensil manufacturing. He learned ammunition-making techniques from locals and turned to the illegal trade nearly two decades ago, he added. He was first arrested in 2022 in connection with an Arms Act case in Moradabad's Mugalpura area and has since been implicated in multiple cases, including charges under the Gangster Act and attempt to murder. Further investigation is underway to trace the wider network they were part of and establish possible links with criminal gangs operating in Delhi-NCR.
SITAPUR: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister Azam Khan was on Tuesday released on bail from the Sitapur jail here after nearly two years of incarceration. Dressed in his trademark white kurta-pyjama paired with a black waistcoat, Khan drove past the jail premises in a private vehicle, not interacting with a host of reporters who tried to get his comment. Khan's elder son, Adeeb, accompanied by hundreds of party workers, gathered outside the Sitapur district jail since morning to receive him. Several SP leaders, including national secretary and former MLA Anup Gupta, Moradabad MP Ruchi Vira and district president Chatrapati Yadav, were also present outside the jail to welcome Khan. Speaking to reporters earlier, Adeeb said, Azam Khan is the hero of the day. I am here with all his supporters to welcome him. I have nothing more to say. Whatever has to be said, my father will say after coming out of jail. SP leader Ruchi Vira said the party would celebrate this day as he day of victory of justice. We had faith in the judiciary and will continue to have it. No other politician has been harassed as much as he (Azam Khan) has been, she told PTI Videos, ahead of Khan's release. Meanwhile, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Sitapur to prevent any untoward incident, officials said, even as a large number of supporters managed to reach near the jail with their vehicles, causing traffic congestion. Sitapur traffic police issued challans to several vehicles that had gathered in violation of restrictions. There was chaos and rush despite Section 163 being in force. Vehicles were not allowed to come close to the jail, but they somehow managed to reach there. Action had to be taken to avoid further complications, City Circle Officer Vinayak Bhosle said earlier in the day.
UP man held for cow slaughter; police threaten half encounter as family resist arrest
The family of a 33-year-old Muslim man has accused Uttar Pradesh police of forcibly arresting him on allegations of cow slaughter on Friday, September 19, threatening the family with half encounter. Allah Meher Qureshi alias Majid, a resident of Khanpur village in Moradabad district, works in the buffalo dairy industry. On Friday, the Mundha Pandey 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 .
'Never Imagined...': Moradabad Village Mourns As Six Labourers Die In Uttarakhand Cloudburst
The incident unfolded on Tuesday morning, when 14 labourers 12 from Moradabad and two from Sambhal were extracting sand from the riverbed near Vikas Nagar, Dehradun district.
SP leader Azam Khan acquitted in 2008 public property damage case
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has been acquitted by a special MP-MLA court in Moradabad in a 17-year-old case concerning road blockade and property damage. The case stemmed from a 2008 incident where Khan allegedly protested the removal of a hooter from his car, leading to a traffic jam and violence. Despite the acquittal, Khan remains incarcerated in Sitapur jail.
12-Year-Old Boy Takes Own Life After Mother Scolds Him In UP: Cops
A 12-year-old boy allegedly took his own life in the Manpur area of Moradabad district after being scolded by his mother, police said on Sunday.
UP Woman Suffering From Postpartum Psychosis Places Newborn In Freezer, Goes To Sleep
The incident in Moradabad's Karula locality has sparked widespread concern, emphasizing the critical need to monitor and support women's mental health following childbirth
3 special trains ferry passengers
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 31: Rail traffic in Jammu Division continued to remain suspended for the sixth consecutive day even as authorities run three special trains from Jammu Railway Station on Sunday carrying over 1,500 passengers to their onward destinations. These trains were 04674 (Jammu-New Delhi via Kathua, PTKC) , 04676 (Jammu-MAS Chennai via New Delhi) and 03152 (Jammu-Kolkata via Moradabad, Lucknow, Banaras). According to an official spokesperson, the Kolkata-bound special train carried about 450500 passengers from Jammu at 2 [] The post 3 special trains ferry passengers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Moradabad Police tell Muslim wedding band owners to drop Hindu names after complaint
Moradabad police advised Muslim band owners to rename their businesses, avoiding Hindu-linked names after a complaint alleged religious insensitivity. While not legally enforced, owners agreed, fearing business loss from revealing their religious identity, especially given that Hindu weddings constitute a significant portion of their clientele. This directive follows similar controversies regarding Muslim-owned businesses using Hindu names.
Drone rumours trigger panic in UP village, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh serves as 'sky sentry'
LUCKNOW: In Puranpur, a rural tehsil in Pilibhit district, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh now stands on nightly vigil with a flashlight strapped to his bicycle and a thick wooden stick in hand. Hired two weeks ago by local residents, he serves as the village's sky sentry. They say thieves are using drones to plan robberies, Bhurey told PTI. Whether it's true or not, we can't take any chances. His nightly patrol reflects a wave of fear spreading across more than 300 villages in at least a dozen districts of western Uttar Pradesh -- from the forest edges of Pilibhit to the urban sprawl of Ghaziabad. Since mid-July, cries of Drone chor! have echoed through village lanes at night, replacing the usual silence of the countryside. Shadows dart across rooftops, wooden lathis are clutched tightly, and families stay awake long past midnight in fear of unseen threats from above. Villagers speak in hushed tones of mysterious drones flying after dark, allegedly scouting rooftops and identifying weak entry points. In many communities, drones have become ghosts in the sky. Sometimes real. Often imagined. Always feared. As the panic grew, so did state attention. Last week, the matter was reviewed in a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He issued a stern warning against those spreading rumours or flying drones without authorisation. Those creating fear using drones -- or spreading misinformation -- will be charged under the Gangster Act, the chief minister directed. Provisions under the NSA may also be invoked if necessary, he said. To regulate drone usage, police have been instructed to maintain a dedicated drone register. DIG Kalanidhi Naithani of Meerut Range directed all police stations in his jurisdiction to list drone owners and take immediate action against individuals operating drones after dark. He cautioned citizens against using drones just for fun, warning of strict legal consequences for violations. Despite these measures, fear persists on the ground. Punjab launches anti-drone systems to tackle drugs & weapons smuggling from Pakistan According to police, the roots of this hysteria lie in Amroha, where bizarre rumours began circulating in early June about an underwear-clad, oil-smeared gang of thieves using drones to survey homes before burglaries. Though the story appeared implausible, it spread rapidly. Soon, villages in neighbouring districts such as Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Meerut, and Bijnor began reporting similar drone sightings. Many videos, some doctored or outdated, went viral on social media. Every flickering light or low-flying object sparked panic. On WhatsApp, paranoia quickly outpaced fact. Officials attribute the growing alarm to low digital literacy, widespread misinformation, and deep-seated anxieties around unfamiliar technologies. What began as whispers has now escalated into violence. In Modinagar, Ghaziabad, a man visiting his girlfriend from Hapur was mistaken for a drone operator and beaten by a mob earlier this month. He had no drone, only the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Bareilly, a toy drone found on the roof of a government school caused alarm. Four brothers returning from Delhi were intercepted and assaulted by locals who assumed they were part of a drone theft gang. Police later confirmed the drone was a broken plastic toy incapable of flight. In Aurangabad, Bulandshahr, a blinking light in the sky triggered chaos. A man walking nearby -- allegedly drunk and unaware -- caught, stripped, and beaten. Drone vigil ensures safety at Bapatla beaches He had no connection to any drone activity. Police helplines in several districts have received hundreds of drone-related complaints in recent weeks. However, senior officers maintain that no thefts have been conclusively linked to drone surveillance. Drone sightings have been reported for over a month now, DIG Naithani told PTI. But not a single theft case has been proven to involve drones. This hysteria is driven entirely by rumours and fear. Over 40 people have been arrested in districts such as Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal for inciting panic or spreading false information. Police in several areas have launched awareness drives, directing drone owners to register their devices or face fines. WhatsApp helplines have been issued to counter hoaxes. In Amroha, three YouTubers filming drone footage were detained for flying without police permission. They were released after verification, but the incident added to local suspicion. In Meerut, two content creators were held for allegedly spreading fake drone-related videos. Police in the affected districts have appealed to residents to approach authorities if they spot a drone, instead of spreading rumours on social media. Superintendent of Police (Rampur) Vidya Sagar Mishra told PTI, We have held meetings with influential community members at the village level and sought their support to counter the rumours. The officer said drone sightings were largely hearsay and had no proven links to any organised gang. Still, in many homes, fear continues to shape daily life. One or two people in every household now stay awake through the night, looking at the sky, said Ramapati Verma of Fatehganj in Bareilly. We can't let our guard down. What if the thieves come? What if they hurt someone? she asked.
Burqa clad woman molested in UP; accused arrested
Hyderabad: A burqa-clad woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in the Nagphani area of Moradabad on August 4. The disturbing act, caught on CCTV, shows a man following the woman before assaulting her from behind. The footage, which went viral on social media, alerted the police. Authorities confirmed that the Nagphani police station 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 .
Hindu Man Harassed a Muslim Woman in Moradabad? No, Claim Is False!
The police said the accused was identified as Mohammad Aadil from Moradabad.
Mulayam Singhs Kothi No. 4 in Moradabad to be reclaimed by UP govt
LUCKNOW: The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of the iconic Kothi No.4 in the Civil Lines area of Moradabad city, which served as the Samajwadi Partys (SP) nerve centre in western Uttar Pradesh for over three decades. The sprawling bungalow, originally made in 1994 in the name of SP founder and former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, will not be a part of the partys heritage any more. The Moradabad district administration has cited violation of rules and state governments need to reclaim the property. Confirming that the Samajwadi Party is given a 30-day time to vacate the property, Moradabad District magistrate Anuj Singh said that the Municipal bungalows could only be leased for a maximum of 15 years. This property has remained with the SP for over 31 years. With the growing demand for government offices and residences, we had no option but to reclaim it, said the DM. The notice, issued by the Additional District Magistrate (Finance), directs the SP to vacate the premises within 30 days, failing which a fine of Rs 1,000 per day would be imposed, along with legal proceedings. However, the Samajwadis are exploring legal options and SP Moradabad District president Jaiveer Yadav confirmed receiving the notice. We are consulting lawyers and will pursue this legally, he said. Kothi No.4 is a sprawling 953.71 square meters property just opposite Police Training College in Moradabads most prestigious VIP enclave. With four rooms, a sprawling lawn, and ample parking, the building was inaugurated by SP patriarch late Mulayam Singh Yadav on July 26, 1994. It was allotted to him as SPs national president at a token rent of Rs 250 per month. For SP, the bungalow was not just a headquarters but a cradle of its western UP expansion. As per senior Samajwadi Party leaders, the Kothi was more than an officeit was their command centre. During the Mandal agitation, the Rampur Tiraha incident, and later the Kisan Jawan Sangharsh Day protests, this place remained the main meeting point where strategies were drawn, workers assembled, and Mulayam Singhs vision was communicated. They feel that taking it away now was a calculated move by the Yogi government to weaken the morale of Samajwadis and erase their roots from western UP. The infamous incident of police firing on activists demanding a separate Uttarakhand state at Rampur Tiraha in Muzaffarnagar on October 12, 1994, killing half a dozen people, had turned Kothi number 4 into a crisis centre where emergency meetings were held and strategies were devised to placate the party supporters who were deeply shaken by the incident. Local SP leaders and workers feel that the district administrations move has come as a jolt, particularly at a time when the party is preparing for the upcoming political battles in the state. They say that it is not merely about the rules. The BJP knows the symbolic importance of this Kothi for Samajwadis in western UP. By taking it away, they want to send a message and weaken the morale of party workers. It is a deliberate attempt to shake the confidence of the cadre. On the contrary, the district administration cited three key reasons for the cancellation, stating that the allotment was in the name of Mulayam Singh Yadav, who passed away on October 10, 2022, and no transfer request was made thereafter. Also, the property lies on Nazul land, officially recorded as government property under the Moradabad Municipal Corporation, which needs it for officers residences and official projects. Additionally, the SP has not been regular in paying the rent in recent years. The loss of Kothi No. 4 means SP will now have to find a new district office a challenge both logistically and symbolically.
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.
Uttar Pradesh records 18 deaths in 24 hours due to excessive rainfall
According to a statement, six people died in Chitrakoot district, while 3 each were killed in Mahoba, Banda and Moradabad. One each died in Ghazipur, Lalitpur and Gonda.
Apple has appointed Sabih Khan, the current Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective late July 2025. Khan, an IIT alumni, will succeed Jeff Williams. Khan's journey from Uttar Pradesh, India, to a key leadership role at Apple is inspiring.
Lohia Worldspace to invest Rs 200 cr in 1st housing project at Moradabad
NEW DELHI, July 12: Realty firm Lohia Worldspace will invest about Rs 200 crore to develop a 10-acre housing project in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, marking its entry into real estate business. This will be the companys first real estate project, comprising 175 luxury villas. Lohia Worldspace is the real estate arm of the diversified Delhi-based Lohia Global, a privately held company with an annual revenue of around Rs 1,200 crore. Established in 1979, the Group has four businesses [] The post Lohia Worldspace to invest Rs 200 cr in 1st housing project at Moradabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP Minor Delivers Baby On Train After Rape By Father, Abandons It In Toilet
A minor girl delivered a baby and abandoned it inside the washroom of a train in UP's Moradabad. The police learnt that the minor girl was impregnated by her father after a rape.
Minority rights are not charity, they are fundamental: Owaisi, Rijiju spar over minority benefits
HYDERABAD: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday engaged in a war of words on social media, with the former slamming the BJP leader over his statement that India is the only country where the minorities get more benefits and protections than the majority community, saying minority rights are fundamental rights, not charity. The Hyderabad MP, in a post on 'X', said, You are a Minister of the Indian Republic, not a monarch.@KirenRijiju You hold a constitutional post, not a throne.Minority rights are fundamental rights, not charity. India's minorities are not even second-class citizens anymore. We are hostages, Owaisi alleged. The AIMIM chief attacked Rijiju on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and asked can Muslims be members of Hindu Endowment Boards? No. But your Waqf Amendment Act forces non-Muslims onto Waqf Boards and allows them to form a majority. He further said the BJP-led central government discontinued the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, defunded the pre-matric scholarship and limited the post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships. All because they benefited Muslim students, he said. Owaisi said Muslims are now the only group whose numbers have fallen in higher education and their presence in the informal economy has gone up. They have been among the worst-hit by your government's economic policies, he alleged. Muslim-concentrated areas are the ones most starved of public infrastructure and basic services, he claimed. We are not asking to be compared with other minorities of other countries. We are not asking for more than what the majority community gets. We are demanding what the Constitution promises: social, economic, and political justice, Owaisi said. Replying to the AIMIM president, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Rijiju in a post on 'X' said, Ok...How come Minorities from our neighbouring countries prefer to come to India & our Minorities don't migrate? Prime Minister @narendramodi ji's welfare schemes are for all. The schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs provide additional benefits to the Minorities. Hitting back, Owaisi in a social media post said, If we don't migrate it means we are happy. Actually, we are not in the habit of fleeing: we did not run away from the British, we did not run away during partition, and we did not run away because of Jammu, Nellie, Gujarat, Moradabad, Delhi etc massacres. Our history is proof that we neither collaborate with our oppressors nor do we hide from them. We know how to fight for our democratic rights and we will inshallah. Stop comparing our great nation with failed states like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal & Sri Lanka. Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan! Thank you for your attention in this matter!.
Uttar Pradesh is under heightened security as Muharram processions and the Kanwar Yatra coincide across several districts. Authorities in Sambhal, Lucknow, and Moradabad have implemented extensive measures, including increased police presence, drone surveillance, and CCTV monitoring. Peace committee meetings have been conducted, and instructions have been issued to maintain order and prevent any disturbances during these events.
LUCKNOW: Veer, the newborn who was found in a bag in Patna-Chandigarh Special Train under Moradabad jurisdiction on June 22 is not only the apple of every eye in the Womens Hospital where he is recuperating after fighting for life, but also the one who has drawn a long queue of over 40 families willing to adopt him. As per Moradabad district probation officer SP Gautam, after surviving extreme conditions of breathlessness while being inside a bag for almost 10 hours, the infantnow lovingly named Veer by the hospital staffis showing signs of recovery. After being recovered by the passengers onboard the Patna-Chandigarh Special Train, the infant boy was rushed to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) at the Womens Hospital in Moradabad. According to Dr Nirmala Pathak, the Chief Medical Superintendent of Womens Hospital, Veer was initially placed on CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) due to severe breathing difficulties caused by oxygen deprivation. He had been trapped in the bag for nearly 10 hours, which had led to hypoxiaa condition that could have been fatal had he not received timely medical care. Dr Pathak said that the infants respiratory rate was abnormally high and was kept on CPAP support for 72 hours and was later shifted to standard oxygen support. As his condition improved, oxygen support was gradually withdrawn, and he is now breathing independently, she added. The doctor also claimed that had the child remained in the bag for two more hours, it would have been impossible to save him. However, Veer is still facing difficulty in feeding and is being nourished via IV drips. First, he survived for hours in a bag, and then he fought for his life in the ICU. He truly deserves the name Veer (which means brave), said one of the hospitals staff members. Once Veer gets better completely, he will be handed over to Childline, a government-supported child welfare organisation. Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities were actively looking for people who had abandoned the child in the train. As per Railway Protection Force (RPF) commandant Utkarsh Narayan, a SIM card was also recovered from the bag in which the infant was found and the authorities were trying to locate the culprit through electronic surveillance. In another case of abandonment and eventual adoption, an infant girl who was found in the bushes near Gagan Tiraha in Mainather on the eve of Dhanteras last year, has finally found a home. Lakshmi had been grievously injured by stray dogs, with deep wounds on her hip. She spent nearly six weeks at the SNCU of the Womens Hospital. The girl was finally adopted by a Chennai-based doctor couple.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and former Samajwadi Party MP S T Hasan on Wednesday strongly condemned the alleged religious profiling of dhaba and eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra route in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Owaisi reacted sharply to media reports suggesting that vigilante groups allegedly asked some dhaba owners on the Delhi-Dehradun highway to open their pants to verify their religion. There are several hotels near Muzaffarnagar highway that have been running for years. I fail to understand how there were no issues in these places 10 years ago. How was the Kanwar Yatra conducted peacefully here earlier? Why is all this happening now? Owaisi asked. Who are these vigilante groups asking hotel owners to open their pants? Are they running the government, or is the administration in charge? Police should arrest them, he said. #WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: On some media reports of Dhaba owners on the Kanwar route at Delhi-Dehradun highway asked to open their pants to verify their religion, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, says There are several hotels near Muzaffarnagar highway running for several pic.twitter.com/TP4FYwOmoT ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2025 Former Samajwadi Party MP S T Hasan also condemned the alleged religious profiling of eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttarakhand by some Hindu outfits, calling the act a form of terrorism. The remarks came amid reports that members of certain Hindu organisations were allegedly checking the identities of eatery owners and staff, and targeting individuals suspected to be Muslims in several Uttarakhand cities. Purported videos circulating on social media reportedly showed volunteers coercing people to prove their religious identity. Reacting sharply, the BJP accused the opposition party of indulging in religious appeasement, but asserted that nobody has the right to take the law into their hands. Hasan, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, told news agency PTI, Asking hotel staff and local vendors to reveal their names and forcing them to undress to identify their religion is no different from what terrorists did in Pahalgam. This, too, is a form of terrorism. He alleged that such incidents are taking place openly while the BJP government in Uttarakhand was turning a blind eye. It seems the state government is silently supporting these acts. In a secular country like India, this kind of behaviour is shameful. It should be stopped, Hasan said. Hasan called for immediate intervention by the central and state governments to ensure that such communal practices are checked. Reacting to the SP leader's statement, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said, People taking the law into their own hands is wrong, but drawing comparisons with the Pahalgam terrorists is extremely objectionable. In Pahalgam, terrorists killed people after ensuring their identity... If someone asks for the identity to check for pure vegetarian food in Sawan, how can it be compared with terrorists? Samajwadi Party can stoop to any level for religious appeasement, he said. The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries, including food carts, on the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their food licences or registration certificates. Notably, similar directives were issued by the governments of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and some other states in July last year as well, which the Supreme Court subsequently stayed . In Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police have summoned several activists associated with Swami Yashveer Maharaj over an incident involving the unauthorised verification of identities of eatery owners along the Kanwar yatra route, officials said. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage during the Hindu month of Shravan, drawing thousands of devotees. (With inputs from PTI, ANI)
NHAI issues directions to ensure smooth conduct of 'Kanwar Yatra'
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on June 30 conducted a meeting with the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand administrations and police to ensure adequate arrangements for smooth 'Kanwar Yatra' and minimise inconvenience to highway users. The meeting aimed to address various issues pertaining to the route -- used by pilgrims -- such as water logging and potholes. The meeting also aimed to ensure adequate street lighting, implementation of short-term road safety measures and installation of road signages. Directions have also been issued to shut illegal turns or gaps in medians and also ensure that clean toilets and public conveniences for the pilgrims are provided. Addressing the meeting, NHAI chairman, Santosh Kumar Yadav, urged the participants to make adequate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the Kawad Yatra with minimal disruption to both the road users and the pilgrims. To expedite preparedness for the upcoming Kawad Yatra, a review meeting through Video Conferencing was held with the officials from state administration. Yadav also directed NHAI officials to coordinate with the local administration, deploy adequate patrol vehicles, ambulances, cranes, and ensure staff availability at the toll plazas to assist the pilgrims and efficiently manage traffic flow along the route of the Kanwar Yatra, said officials. Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD) of UP, Commissioner (Saharanpur) Atal Kumar Rai, Commissioner (Moradabad) Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, Commissioner (Meerut) Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, District Magistrates, Police officials, and senior officials of the NHAI. The Member (Administration) of NHAI Vishal Chauhan directed Authority field offices to ensure safety of the commuters and pilgrims around under construction projects, ensure barricading, provide proper diversions, install reflective boards and signages at the dark spots, drainage covers, closure of the unauthorized cuts and prominent display of contact details of emergency service providers such as the ambulances and cranes. The meeting also highlighted the collaborative approach between different government agencies to enhance coordination for the smooth conduct of the religious and community events, said officials.
Vashi, who met CM Yogi Adityanath regarding her school enrollment gets admission
Vashi, a young girl from Moradabad, attended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow, seeking help for school admission. CM Yogi listened to her request and instructed officials to enroll her in her desired school. Vashi expressed her gratitude to the Chief Minister for fulfilling her wish, mentioning that he also gave her a biscuit and chocolate.
Meet Ritu Narang, who helps people struggling with addiction, also Art of Living Yoga teacher
Ritu has also been an active part of major national initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign). In 2017, the Moradabad Municipal Corporation appointed her as a Swachhata Brand Ambassador.
Newborn Abandoned in Bag on Patna-Chandigarh Train Rescued in Moradabad
Baby found alive inside AC coach bag, admitted to NICU; GRP probing CCTV for suspect
NEW DELHI: Highlighting the strength of institutional partnerships and employee welfare measures, Northern Railways and the State Bank of India (SBI) jointly handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to the family of a deceased loco pilot from the Moradabad Division on Saturday. The amount was disbursed as part of a Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) claim under SBIs Railway Salary Package. The late loco pilot was an account holder under SBIs Railway Salary Package-Diamond variant, which includes insurance coverage for railway personnel. Following the unfortunate demise of the late loco pilot, SBI, in coordination with Northern Railways, ensured that the insurance claim was processed swiftly and handed over to the family without delay. According to an official statement, the cheque was formally presented by the General Manager of Northern Railways in the presence of the General Manager of SBI Delhi Circle, senior railway officials, SBI representatives, and the family of the deceased. The initiative is a direct outcome of the Railway Salary Package Agreement signed between Northern Railways and SBI Delhi Circle on January 2, 2025, a railway official said. Speaking at the event, officials from both Northern Railways and SBI emphasised their shared commitment to employee welfare and the importance of standing by families during times of loss.
UP: Illegal structures removed at Islam Nagar crossing in Sambhal
Sambhal: Authorities on Tuesday carried out an anti-encroachment drive at Islam Nagar crossing in Bahjoi town here, clearing illegal structures including a temple and 10 shops situated along the Agra-Moradabad National Highway, an official said. Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Chandausi, Vinay Kumar Mishra, told reporters that the drive was conducted as per the directions of 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 .
UP man bitten on tongue while trying to kiss snake for reel; critical
MORADABAD: A 50-year-old man is battling for his life after a snake bit him on his tongue as he attempted to kiss the reptile, reportedly to create a reel for social media. The bizarre incident, a video of which has been widely circulated on social media, has drawn sharp criticism and disbelief from the viewers. The incident took place on Friday evening at Haibatpur village in Amroha district, where Jitendra Kumar, a marginal farmer, rescued a snake and decided to film a dramatic video with it. Hoping to impress online viewers, Kumar posed with the snake while several bystanders filmed the stunt. According to locals, Kumar was apparently under the influence of intoxicants and was smoking at the time of performing the stunt. One purported video shows Kumar wrapping the snake around his neck and slowly bringing its head toward his mouth. As he extends his tongue towards the reptile, the snake bites him on the tongue, leaving the onlookers horrified. Kumar, whose condition deteriorated rapidly after the bite, was rushed to a nearby hospital and was later referred to a private facility in Moradabad, where his condition remains critical in the ICU. Jaikirat Singh, the village head, said a snake had emerged from a wall in the area on Friday evening, triggering panic. Kumar, who arrived at the scene, caught the snake. He attempted to kiss the snake. But as his grip loosened, the snake bit him on his tongue. Shocked, Kumar dropped the snake, which slithered into the nearby bushes, Singh said.
