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.
Truck rams petrol pump wall on Jhansi-Lalitpur highway; 2 dead, 1 injured
Early Saturday morning, a speeding truck traveling from Lalitpur to Jhansi crashed into a petrol pump's boundary wall near Talbehat, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the death of two men, Rajkumar Sahariya, 35, and Ramesh Pal, 40, both from Bighakhet village. The driver lost control near Bamori village, causing the truck to veer off the road.
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
Pooja Jatav promised her sister Kamala and Kamala's lover half the land sale money to kill Sushila. On June 24, she sent Santosh and Ajay to Gwalior while the murder took place
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
Speaking to The Hindu, Ms. Jhansi said: We have rushed to the hospital at 5 a. m. and police did not allow us to see the mortal remains of our sister to confirm her identity
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.
MP exam fraud: Kingpin Amitabh Rawat's inter-state racket exposed
BHOPAL: One of the prime kingpins of the recently busted Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2023 Aadhaar-manipulated multiple impersonation racket wasnt new to the world of government recruitment examination frauds. Carrying a Rs 10,000 bounty on his arrest announced by northern MPs Sheopur district police, government school teacher-turned-alleged exam fraudster Amitabh Rawat has been accused in the past as well in cases about examination frauds, not just in his home state of Madhya Pradesh, but also in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Rawat, whose wife is an elected village sarpanch in the native Morena district of MPs Gwalior-Chambal region, was last arrested in February 2024 from Jhansi by the UP STF and Jhansi Police in connection with the alleged leak of the UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2024. But it wasnt the first time that Rawat was arrested by any state police in connection with an alleged examination-related fraud case. Back in 2017, he was arrested in his native MP in connection with the multi-layered Vyapam scam case for arranging proxy candidates or solvers to take government recruitment exams in place of actual beneficiaries. After being lodged in a jail in Gwalior district until 2020, he was granted bail by the MP High Court. According to sources investigating the recently busted MP Police Constable Recruitment Aadhaar-manipulated impersonation racket, Rawat is believed to have been involved in frauds across several recruitment examinations in Madhya Pradesh using various cheating methods, including proxy candidates, bypassing biometric tests, paper leaks and screen sharing (in online exams), the official said. According to sources part of the ongoing probe, the 48-year-old Rawat allegedly headed one of three inter-state rackets that were engaged in the fraud in the 2023 MP Police Recruitment Exams written test. The other two rackets were headed by Morena district-based Shyam Rawat and Ashok Gurjar. Just like Amitabh Rawat, his caste man Shyam Rawat is also absconding and carries a similar Rs 10,000 reward on his arrest. All three rackets arranged solvers (proxy candidates) from Bihar and MP to take the written exam, which was held in 2023 on different dates across MP, in place of the actual candidates. This was done by replacing the picture and biometric (fingerprint) data in the actual candidates Aadhaar ID with the picture and fingerprints of the solver just before the written exam. The three rackets had links with dedicated Aadhaar ID manipulation operatives, who used login IDs and passwords of Aadhaar centres in MP, Delhi and UP, and controlled them remotely using desktop applications like AnyDesk. Two of the masterminds who worked with multiple Aadhaar centres in MP and outside included Surendra Kushwah who worked as the Aadhaar ID facilitator for the Amitabh Rawat-led racket and Kanhaiya Dhakad, who performed the same role for Shyam Rawats racket. While Surendra Kushwah (who has already been arrested) used login IDs and passwords of registered and authorised Aadhaar ID centres in Chhatarpur, Narsinghpur and other districts of MP, as well as Delhi, Kanhaiya Dhakad, who worked with Shyam Rawats racket, used the login credentials of Aadhaar centres particularly in the Gwalior-Chambal region of MP, especially Shivpuri district. Dhakad, who hails from MPs Shivpuri district, along with his family members, operated an Aadhaar registration and updating kiosk in Shivpuri between 2011 and 2023, and knew every nut and bolt related to Aadhaar IDs. After 2023, he began using login IDs and passwords of other registered Aadhaar registration centres in MP to assist the recruitment exam impersonation rackets, particularly the one headed by Amitabh Rawat. Dhakad, like the racketeer Amitabh Rawat, carried a reward of Rs 10,000 on arrest. He was arrested on Monday, making him the 12th man to be arrested in three cases of the MP Police Constable 2023 Recruitment Exam fraud. Were hopeful that his questioning in the coming days will lead to big disclosures, Sheopur district police superintendent Virendra Jain told TNIE on Tuesday. As per sources connected with the ongoing investigations, Amitabh Rawats racket, by working with Dhakad and aides, might have managed to get more than 50 candidates to pass the 2023 MP Police Constable Recruitment written exam and qualify for the physical proficiency test (PPT) conducted in 2024. In return, Rawat charged sums ranging from Rs 10-15 lakh from each candidate. The solvers who appeared in the written exam in place of actual candidates received Rs 1 to Rs 4 lakh per selected candidate, while Aadhaar manipulators like Dhakad received between Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per candidate. So far, more than 20 cases have been registered in around ten districts of MP in connection with the Constable Recruitment Exam fraud, and over 25 individuals including actual beneficiary candidates, solvers, and Aadhaar centre operators have been arrested.
Chaos At UP Wedding After Some Guests Block Cooler's Airflow; 'Better Than WWE' Netizens Say
Bride vs groom family. Guests at the wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi got into a physical altercation after some sat in front of the cooler, causing others to lose their temper.
Watch: Chairs fly as wedding guests brawl over cooler in Jhansi video goes viral
A wedding celebration in Jhansi descended into chaos when a dispute over a cooler ignited a violent clash between the bride's and groom's families. The argument began when guests from the groom's side sat in front of a cooler meant for the wedding couple, leading to objections from the bride's family.
Indore becomes India's 16th city and MP's first to get metro rail service
BHOPAL: The countrys cleanest city Indore on Saturday became Madhya Pradeshs first city and Indias 16th to get an operational metro rail service. Before addressing the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan in Bhopal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the commercial run of Indores much-awaited metro rail service. Today Madhya Pradesh has got its first metro rail service. Indore has already established a distinct identity in the world for cleanliness. Now Indores identity will be redefined by its metro rail service. The work on starting a metro rail service in Bhopal too is underway in an accelerated manner, Modi said after virtually inaugurating the Indore metros first commercial run from Bhopal. Conceptualized to cover a stretch of more than 31 km with 28 stations in multiple phases at a total cost of Rs 7500 crore, around Rs 1520 crore has been spent on the 6-km long five stations-strong super priority corridor on which the commercial run started on Saturday. As a tribute to women power, the five stations on the 6-km long route have been named after famous queens and women warriors -- Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Rani Durgavati, Maharani Laxmi Bai, Rani Avantibai Lodhi and Veerangana Jhalkaribai. The inaugural trip of the Indore Metro only had women passengers, including Swachhata Didis (female sanitation workers) and women working with companies in Indores Super Corridor area, like Infosys and TCS. Many of the women wore Sindoori (vermillion coloured) sarees, as a salute to the recent Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces. Interestingly, the Indore Metro will operate free of cost for all passengers in the first week, followed by discounted ticket rates in the next two weeks (75% and 50% discount respectively). The inauguration of the Indore Metro, meanwhile, wasnt bereft of its share of partisan politics, as the opposition Congress took credit for it. Many years back while I was the Union minister and Babulal Gaur was a cabinet minister in the BJP government in MP, I called him to Delhi and said that we feel ashamed that MP doesnt have a metro rail service. He told me that Rs 17 crore was needed to prepare the detailed project report (DPR), the money was sanctioned and the report was prepared. When I was the CM (in 2019), I had laid the foundation of the metro rail project (in Indore and Bhopal), former CM Kamal Nath said in Chhindwara. MP gets two new airports Not only did Madhya Pradesh see the inauguration of the Indore Metro rail service by PM Modi from Bhopal, but two new airports too were inaugurated virtually by the PM on Saturday. The two new airports are in Satna (in Vindhya region) and Datia (which will cover the Bundelkhand region). Satna and Datia are now connected to the air travel network. These two airports will improve air connectivity in Vindhya and Bundelkhand region. Now, offering prayers at the Goddess Sharda, Goddess Pitambara temples and the revered Chitrakoot pilgrim town will become easier, Modi said. The Datia airport will not just render air connectivity to MPs Bundelkhand region, but also render wings to the adjoining region of UP too, including Jhansi. It will also boost the tourist potential of the entire Bundelkhand region, making it easier to travel to Orchha in MPs Niwari district and Jhansi in UP which neighbours Datia and Orchha. The first two aircraft to take off from the new airports were flown by female pilots. The flight from Satna to Rewa had tribal women among its passengers.
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UP's Banda records hottest temperature in country at 46.2 degrees Celsius
LUCKNOW: As many as five cities in Uttar Pradesh recorded the maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above since Friday. Banda in the Bundelkhand region remained on top in the list of hottest places in the country, with the maximum temperatures soaring to as high as 46.2 degrees Celsius. After Banda, Ganganagar in Rajasthan was the second hottest at 45.9 degrees Celsius. Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh was a close third at 45.8 degrees Celsius. In UP, after Banda, Prayagraj (45.4), Kanpur (45.2), Jhansi (45.1) and Varanasi (45) kept the residents struggling with the sweeping heat wave. However, a dip in the day temperatures was recorded in the state following sporadic showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Meanwhile, amid intense heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, UP CM Yogi Adityanath issued directives to the Relief and Health Departments to issue alerts and ensure public safety. According to senior scientist Mohammad Danish at the state met centre, the main reason behind this heatwave is the strong westerly winds coming from the desert region of Rajasthan. The weather conditions are likely to remain the same till Sunday. Thereafter, an easterly and westerly trough is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms, providing some relief from the scorching heat in the state. In line with the CMs instructions, the state Health Department released official guidelines on Saturday to make the public aware of the measures to be taken to prevent heatstroke. The guidelines included suggestions for avoiding exposure to extreme heat, staying hydrated, and recognising early symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Additionally, posters and pamphlets are being circulated across the state to educate people on safety precautions. Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare, said that the officials were instructed to issue necessary guidelines to protect people from the extreme conditions. The guidelines talk about covering the body properly and opting for light-coloured, breathable clothing while stepping out of the house. Everyone is advised to carry an umbrella or wear sunglasses as protection against the blazing sun. Keep oneself hydrated with plenty of fluids like lemon water, shikanji, or coconut water throughout the day. Moreover, the guidelines also talk about the use of curtains or shades to block direct sunlight while being indoors. It adds: Take special care of children, the elderly, and those who are unwell, as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Avoid stepping out between 12 noon and 4 pm, when temperatures are usually at their highest. Avoid consuming too much protein or stale food on an empty stomach. Never leave children or animals alone in parked vehicles under the sun. Also, reduce the intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks during this time. The Health Department, following instructions from the CM, circulated posters detailing symptoms of heat-related illnesses. These symptoms include a body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius, red and dry skin, dizziness, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headache, anxiety, nausea, or vomiting. If anyone shows these signs, they should be immediately moved to a shaded area, given cold water to drink and cold water showers should also be given to the person struck with the heatwave. Emergency medical help should be called right away, the instructions said. Special guidelines have been issued for labourers and children. Workers at construction sites must be given regular breaks and access to cool, shaded areas. Heavy labour exercises should be scheduled during the morning or evening hours to avoid peak heat. Children should be prevented from playing outside during midday heat, dressed in loose, light clothing, and encouraged to drink plenty of water. It is crucial never to leave children alone inside parked vehicles in hot weather. CM Yogi ordered the immediate implementation of the Mitra System to monitor workers health, where colleagues watch out for each other and provide first aid if needed. Additionally, industries were instructed to insulate hot equipment. The Health and Medical Department and the National Health Mission have appealed to the public to stay vigilant during the heatwave and to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health centre or call the ambulance service 108 on the appearance of serious symptoms.
'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders
LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos production unit in Lucknow
LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor here. The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said. It includes not only missile production but also testing, integration, and a materials complex for aerospace-grade components. A major leap toward #AtmanirbharBharat and a strategic boost to regional industrial growth, the Ministry of Defence said on X. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of #BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. https://t.co/4WLFMzlpEJ Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 11, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh government had said the facility will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The missile, a product of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a fire and forget system. Completed in three-and-a-half years, the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow is spread over 80 hectares of land provided free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government, the state government had said in the statement. The UP Defence Industrial Corridor, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, has six nodes --- Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot -- where major investments are being made to boost defence manufacturing. Uttar Pradesh is the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish a Defence Industrial Corridor, it added.
BELAGAVI: The press briefing on Operation Sindoor by two women Army officers, Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, reflects the power which women wield in the country's armed forces. The duo effectively explained the counter attack by Indian forces in response to the terrorist attack which led to the killing of 26 Indians in Pahalgam. Col Sofia Qureshi, a 1999 commissioned officer, has served the Indian Army for over three decades, gaining praise for her uncompromising attitude and fearless endeavours. Her extensive years of experience include a number of high-profile postings, with her remarkable contribution to the Congo peacekeeping mission in 2006, when she represented India with pride on the world stage, standing out. A resident of Baroda, Sofia is connected to Belagavi as she has married Col Tajuddin Bagewadi of Konnur village in Gokak taluk. Sofia visits the village at regular intervals. The couple, who had a love marriage in 2015, are both serving officers in the Indian Army. Together, they represent a remarkable story of love, service, and patriotism a true embodiment of commitment to the nation. Gujarat's pride, nation's hero: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi becomes face of Operation Sindoor Col Tajuddin is serving in Jhansi while Sofia is posted in Jammu. Sofia's father-in-law Gous Sab Bagewadi is elated at the success of Operation Sindoor and the way she explained the counter attack carried out by Indian forces on terrorist camps in Pakistan. Sofia's father-in-law said he was extremely proud of his son and daughter-in-law who are involved in the service of the nation. He said he was not aware of Sofia's briefing about Operation Sindoor to the media and came to know about it from his friends in Konnur. I started watching the TV to hear Sofia briefing the media only after some of my friends came home and informed me about it. I feel so proud of both my son and daughter-in-law for what they are doing, he said. He said Sofia had been visiting Konnur regularly and she was supposed to come for a festival soon. Sofia and my son like eating desi chicken and rotis whenever they are in Konnur as they never get these food items in North India, he said.
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
Rs 443.19 Crore Has Been Lying Unclaimed In Jhansi Banks For 10 Years Now
LDM Ajay Sharma said many accounts were opened without informing families, so after the holders' deaths, relatives were unaware and the funds remained unclaimed for years
Sharia Court, in any name & form, has no recognition in law: SC
NEW DELHI: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that a 'Court of Kazi,' 'Court of (Darul Kaja) Kajiyat,' 'Sharia Court,' etc., by whatever name or style, have no recognition in law. The Court made this ruling while allowing a Muslim woman's maintenance plea filed under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The bench of the top court delivered this judgment after hearing a plea filed by a woman, Shahjahan, who was challenging the Allahabad High Courts 2018 order. The order had dismissed her revision petition against a 2010 family court decision in Jhansi, which denied her maintenance. The family court had only allowed Rs 2,500 for her two children. A two-judge bench of the top court, led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, stated that any declaration made by such courts is not binding on anyone and is unenforceable by coercive measures. The only way such a declaration or decision can withstand scrutiny in the eyes of the law is when the affected parties accept such declaration/decision by acting on it or accepting it, and when such action does not conflict with any other law. Even then, such declaration/decision, at best, would only be valid inter se the parties that choose to act upon/accept it, and not a third party, the bench said. Explaining the legal position, the top court referred to various previous judgments, including Vishwa Lochan Madan versus Union of India. It cited a case where a Muslim man initially filed a plea in a 'Court of Kazi' and 'Court of (Darul Kaja) Kajiyat' seeking divorce from his wife. In the present case, the family court had allowed only Rs 2,500 for her two children. As per records, the marriage between the appellant and the respondent (husband) was solemnized on September 24, 2002, according to Islamic customs, rituals, and traditions. This was the second marriage for both parties. The top court held that maintenance could not have been denied to the appellant-wife under the prevailing circumstances. It directed the payment of Rs 4,000 per month as maintenance to her, starting from the date of filing the maintenance petition before the family court. The top court also said, A family court is not an institution to sermonize society on morality and ethics. The appellant woman had claimed that her husband had caused mental harassment and cruelty to her because she was unable to fulfill his demand for a motorcycle and Rs 50,000. On this, the family court had stated that since it was their second marriage, there was no possibility of the man demanding dowry, as he would be trying to rehabilitate his household. The top court, after reviewing the family court's observations and order, stated that such reasoning or observations were unknown to the canons of law and were based on mere conjecture and surmise.
Kanpur businessman among 27 shot dead in Pahalgam terror attack
LUCKNOW: Shubham Dwivedi, 31, a businessman from Kanpur,never knew that his trip to Kashmir would be his last. Married just two months ago, he was among 26 tourists killed in Tuesdays terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam. Dwivedi was shot point blank in front of his wife leaving her shocked and family and friends distraught and devastated. Dwivedi had gone to Kashmir along with his wife and 11 members of his family. He was in Baisaran Valley, popularly known as Mini Switzerland, along with his wife and sister-in-law when terrorists opened fire at tourists around eateries, said survivors in his family travelling with him. The distraught wife, recounting the horrific incident, said the terrorists targeted male tourists only after confirming their religious identity. Aishanya, wife of deceased Shubham Dwivedi hails from Lucknow. The wedding of Shubham and Aishanya was solemnised in Jhansi on February 12, this year. There is a crowd of relatives and locals at Shubhams house in Shyam Nagar in the Chakeri area of Kanpur. As per Shubhams father Sanjay Dwivedi, the family visited Pahalgam on Tuesday and later proceeded to Baisaran Valley. When Shubham, his wife Aishanya and his sister-in-law were ascending a hill on horseback, terrorists shot Shubham dead after asking his name, said the family members. Sanjay Dwivedi, 52, a cement trader of Maharajpur town in Kanpur had travelled to J&K on April 17 along with his wife Seema, 50, son Shubham, 31, daughter-in-law Aishanya 27, daughter Aarti, 27 and six others. The family had taken a train to Delhi, followed by a flight to Srinagar. Their return was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. The couple had left hotel at 1 pm on Tuesday for horse riding while other members of the family stayed back. As they were heading to a hill top on the horse back, they were cornered by the terrorists who asked Aishanya about their identity. As she told them that Shubham was her husband, they shot him dead in frontof her, says Shubham's uncle Jyotishacharya Manoj Dwivedi.
Helicopters Will Hover Over This UP City For 2 Days, Photographing Each House. Heres Why
A helicopter survey in Jhansi will measure building heights using a lidar sensor over two days, covering 161 sq km, as part of the Naksha scheme under Digital India
NHRC seeks reports on cases of 'dead' persons found alive across states
NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on the issue of individuals who were officially declared dead but are physically alive in different parts of India. The human rights watchdog has requested the ATRs from the Secretary of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Law and Justice, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Bihar, and the Superintendent of Police, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, in response to the issues raised in the petitions. Acting on three separate petitions filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court advocate Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC has asked for the reports to be submitted within 15 days. Tripathy highlighted the growing number of cases where individuals are wrongly declared dead due to inaccurate investigations. He urged the Commission to intervene by recognising the rights of these individuals and restoring their legal status. The errors, he said, often result from clerical mistakes, false information, misidentification, and the failure of authorities to conduct thorough investigations. Tripathy requested proper investigation into such cases, restoration of legal identity, and compensation for the affected victims. In the second case, related to a fabricated murder in Bihar, police officials had declared an individual named Nathuni Pal, a resident of Deoria, Bihar, murdered 17 years ago. He was recently found alive in Jhansi in 2025. The false report led to the wrongful conviction of innocent individuals for murder and caused severe mental trauma to Pals family. In response, the NHRC directed the DGP of Bihar to examine the matter and submit a report within 15 days. In the third case, the NHRC instructed the Superintendent of Police in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur to investigate and submit a report within 15 days. This case involved a woman, Lalita Bai, aged 35 and a mother of two, who had been reported murdered 18 months ago. However, she was later found alive. Four individuals accused of her murder were still in jail as of March 2024. According to the petition, Lalita was trafficked by one of the accused, Banchhanda, who sold her to another accused for Rs 5 lakh. She eventually escaped and returned home after 18 months. The role of police officials in this case has also come under scrutiny, as they allegedly implicated the four individuals in a false murder report. In all three cases, the NHRC observed that the allegations raised point to serious violations of the victims human rights. It directed the authorities concerned to examine the matters and submit reports within 15 days.
Car Crushed By Bundelkhand Express As GPS Error Sends Wedding Party To Railway Tracks
A wedding party in Jhansi faced danger when their GPS led them to a railway crossing where their car got stuck. The Bundelkhand Express hit the car, but passengers escaped
Keiichi Ono, Japan's ambassador met 95-year-old freedom fighter Asha Sahay Choudhry
Japan's ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, met Asha Sahay Choudhry, a 95-year-old former member of the Rani of Jhansi regiment who was inspired by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Ambassador Ono expressed his admiration for her dedication to India's independence. Earlier, the ambassador visited the Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya, highlighting the spiritual and cultural connection between Japan and India.
