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J&K: Army Subedar dies of cardiac arrest in Nowgam sector
Srinagar, Dec 23: An Army Subedar died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on operational duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. Subedar Laike Ram, a resident of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, was posted in the Nowgam sector when he suffered a severe cardiac arrest during operational duty, they said. The [] The post J&K: Army Subedar dies of cardiac arrest in Nowgam sector appeared first on Northlines .
Indian Railways is home to many unique stations. But do you know why Mathura Junction is said to be the only station with trains connecting every corner of India.
Mathura duo save 100 people from a pile-up on Yamuna Expressway
The collision triggered a massive fire, killing 19 people and injuring more than 50 others.
FIROZABAD: A local court has sentenced a cashier of an Indian Bank branch to life imprisonment and five others to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for siphoning off more than Rs 1.85 crore from over 100 accounts, police said on Saturday. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sarvesh Pandey on Friday convicted cashier Jaiprakash Singh and slapped a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh on him, while awarding 10 years' imprisonment each to former bank manager Raghvendra Singh, Praveen Kumar, Akash Mishra, Veer Bahadur and Sukhdev Singh. According to SSP Saurabh Dixit, the scam came to light on March 19, 2025, when several customers of the Indian Bank branch in Jasrana complained that the amounts they had deposited were not reflected in their accounts. Taking cognisance of the complaints, the bank's regional head Tarun Kumar Bishnoi, lodged an FIR at the Jasrana police station. The probe revealed that Rs 1,85,97,000 had been misappropriated from more than 100 accounts over a period of time, the SSP said. Police subsequently filed a chargesheet against cashier Jaiprakash Singh, a resident of Shaktinagar, Praveen Kumar and his father Kunwarpal, a home guard from Bihari village, Akash Mishra from Kothipura, Veer Bahadur from Shivnagar and Sukhdev Singh from Balajipuram in Mathura. The case was pursued under 'Operation Conviction', with the police categorising it as an organised crime and presenting evidence and witnesses before the court. The court delivered its verdict within 172 days of the filing of the case, Dixit said. Police termed the conviction a significant success in ensuring speedy justice in financial crime cases.
Drunk Scorpio Driver Goes On Rampage In Faridabad, Hits Several Vehicles
Panic gripped Faridabad late at night after a black Scorpio went on a reckless rampage along Mathura Road Highway (NH-19), ramming into multiple vehicles while speeding from Ballabhgarh to Old Faridabad.
Death toll in Yamuna Expressway pile-up at Mathura rises to 19
The accident occurred on December 16 when eight buses and two smaller vehicles collided on the expressway, triggering a massive fire
UP CM orders authorities to step up road safety measures following several crashes due to dense fog
LUCKNOW: Following the Yamuna Expressway accident, which claimed 13 lives in the Mathura stretch, UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed expressway safety with NHAI and state highway officials on Wednesday. He ordered stricter measures to avert any such incident in future under foggy conditions. CM directed the authorities concerned to increase patrolling, field inspections, deployment of teams at all black spots, installation of reflectors, and 247 availability of cranes and ambulances on expressways. The highway authorities in the state intensified safety measures on expressways and national highways to prevent road accidents amid dense fog conditions during the winter season. As per the senior officials, a day after multiple fog-linked crashes leading to the loss of multiple lives, across the state, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the nodal authority operating key access-controlled highways including the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway and Gorakhpur Link Expressway, moved to put enhanced precautions in place. At least 25 people were killed and 59 were injured in a series of accidents attributed to poor visibility, with the worst incident reported from the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, where a multi-vehicle pile-up claimed 13 lives. Four people each were killed in Basti and Unnao, while two fatalities were reported each from Meerut and Barabanki, said the officials on Wednesday. According to UPEIDA Nodal Officer Rajesh Pandey, fog-related accidents this season began on Tuesday. Most of the accidents, including those on the Purvanchal and Lucknow-Agra Expressways, were rear-end collisions caused by poor visibility. Pandey said UPEIDA was set to send a proposal to the state government soon to reduce the maximum speed limit on expressways from the current 120 kmph to 80 kmph during the fog period, which generally lasted until February 15. He said special advisories were being issued for two-wheeler riders, allowed on expressways. During fog, we request motorcyclists to halt at toll plazas. We are making arrangements for blankets and basic facilities for them, Pandey, a former IPS officer and SSP Lucknow, said. UPEIDA has also activated public address systems at all toll plazas to make real-time announcements about fog conditions ahead based on inputs from patrol teams, he said. Pamphlets containing safety guidelines, do's and don'ts, and emergency helpline numbers, including 14449, are also being distributed among commuters. Pandey reiterated that parking on expressways is strictly prohibited. Meanwhile, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has also launched a statewide drive to improve visibility and awareness among road users during winter fog. Officials said the speed limit on highways under NHAI is 100 kmph and stressed that besides fog, wrong-side driving and unauthorised entry and exit through highway cuts remain major causes of accidents. Authorities have urged motorists to drive cautiously, maintain safe distances and strictly follow advisories as dense fog conditions are expected to persist across the state in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, CM Yogi ordered the authorities to ensure safe traffic management on expressways during poor visibility. Proper arrangements should be ensured in dense fog. Street and lane lighting should be checked continuously. If any light is faulty, it should be fixed immediately. Officers should inspect to ensure no person is found sleeping in the open, the CM directed the officials at the review meeting. He also asked the local administrations to make proper arrangements for the homeless during the cold wave. The homeless should be taken to rain shelters. Blankets should be continuously distributed to the needy. Bonfires should be arranged at public places. Meanwhile, an intense cold wave is sweeping the state. The conditions are such that dew drops are falling like drizzle in the foggy weather with zero visibility. On Wednesday, 50 districts including Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj were in the grip of fog. Zero visibility was recorded in many places. Due to fog, more than 30 accidents have occurred in the last four days in the state. During this period, more than 150 vehicles collided.
President Murmu expresses grief over Mathura road accident in Uttar Pradesh
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. At least seven buses and three smaller vehicles collided with each other in the dense fog at around 4.30 am, the officer said
Mathura: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up; buses catch fire
At least 13 people were killed and 35 injured after a major vehicle pile-up involving seven buses and three smaller vehicles on the Yamuna Motorway in Mathura early Tuesday. Dense fog caused low visibility, triggering collisions and a massive fire
13 Killed, 35 Injured as Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway
Mathura, Dec 16: At least 13 people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday led to several buses catching fire, police said. The accident occurred around 4.30 am under the jurisdiction of Baldev Police Station when dense fog severely reduced visibility on the Agra-to-Noida stretch [] The post 13 Killed, 35 Injured as Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway appeared first on Northlines .
According to a Mathura Police statement on X, the pile-up at Milestone 127 involved seven buses and three smaller vehicles. None of the injured are in critical condition, it said
Mathura accident news: Four people killed and over 25 injured after multiple buses collided in dense fog on the Yamuna Expressway. Vehicles caught fire; traffic diverted.
Mathura: 4 Killed, 25 Injured In Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up; Buses Catch Fire
MATHURA, Dec 16: Four people were killed and over two dozen were injured in an early Tuesday vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway here, a police officer said. At least seven buses and several smaller vehicles collided with each other in the dense fog around 4.30 am, the officer said. The incident happened under the Baldev Police Station jurisdiction. Four people died, and 25 were injured in the accident. The vehicles collided due to low visibility on the Agra-to-Noida side [] The post Mathura: 4 Killed, 25 Injured In Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up; Buses Catch Fire appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Four killed, 66 injured as buses catch fire after fog-induced pile-up on Yamuna expressway in UP
At least four people were killed and 66 others were injured in a major multi-vehicle collision on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district early on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred around 4 am on the AgraNoida stretch of the expressway amid extremely low visibility caused by dense fog. At least seven buses and three cars were involved in the collision, which triggered a fire. Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot, deploying 11 fire tenders to control the blaze and rescue trapped passengers. According to District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, the accident occurred near milestone 127 under the Baldev police station limits. Senior officials, including the DM and SSP, supervised rescue operations carried out by teams from the police, fire services, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Traffic on the expressway was diverted as the road remained blocked. Stranded passengers were later sent to their destinations in government vehicles. Eyewitnesses said the collision was followed by loud explosions, and local villagers rushed to assist in rescue efforts. A passenger travelling from Lucknow to Delhi said the bus he was in came to a sudden halt after crossing Agra, after which passengers forced open jammed doors to help women and children escape. The incident comes amid widespread dense fog across Uttar Pradesh and other parts of northern India. On Tuesday morning, several cities, including Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly and Moradabad, recorded near-zero visibility. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the victims and directed officials to ensure proper treatment of the injured. The State has reported a series of fog-related road accidents in recent days. On Monday, six accidents involving 31 vehicles were reported. On Sunday, 29 vehicles were involved in six accidents, killing seven people, while eight accidents on Saturday involving 40 vehicles claimed four lives. - Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 16, 2025
Delhi-Agra Expressway accident: 4 dead and several injured in massive vehicle collision due to dense
Several buses caught fire on the Delhi-Agra Expressway during the early hours of Tuesday in Mathura. Reportedly, at least four people were killed, and 25 others were injured in the major road accident caused by poor visibility due to dense fog.
4 Dead As Several Vehicles Catch Fire After Accident Due To Fog On Delhi-Agra Expressway
At least four people were killed and 25 others injured in a major road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura on Tuesday morning
Several buses catch fire on Delhi-Agra Expressway, casualties feared
Several buses erupted in flames on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura early Tuesday, with casualties feared. This incident follows a day of severe smog across Uttar Pradesh, which blanketed Agra in dense fog, rendering the Taj Mahal invisible and severely reducing road visibility.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging revision of Banke Bihari Temple darshan timings
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh and others on a writ petition that challenged the recent administrative alterations to the darshan timings of the Banke Bihari temple, located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, on the grounds that the opening and closing hours of the shrine constituted [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging revision of Banke Bihari Temple darshan timings appeared first on India Legal .
Recalling his illustrious career, the Mathura MP Hema Malini said Dharmendra was passionate about acting and appeared in over 300 films, excelling in action, romance, comedy and intense roles, though comedy remained his favourite.
Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Allahabad HC sets Jan 30 hearing; trust seeks Dhirendra Shastri as witness
LUCKNOW: In a major development, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust moved the Allahabad High Court with an application seeking inclusion of Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, Peethadheshwar of Bageshwar dham, as a spiritual witness in this case. In the application, it was claimed that Dhirendra Shastri had good knowledge of religious traditions as well as historical evidences of this case. According to the trust, there is no reference to Eidgah in the records of Mathura Municipal Corporation. Meanwhile, during the hearing of the main Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah title dispute case on Friday, the Allahabad High Court fixed January 30, 2026, as the next date of hearing. The bench, comprising Justice Avnish Saxena, fixed the next date after hearing counsels for the parties. While taking up the case, the court verified the documents regarding some amendments in the pleadings. At an earlier hearing, the court had observed that since the record was voluminous, the parties to the suit may file objections in all the pending applications, so that the applications could be decided at an early date. It had also directed to rearrange the file strictly in accordance with general rules (Civil) and number the same accordingly. It may be recalled that the Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the structure of Shahi Eidgah mosque, as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction. On August 1, 2024, the High Court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of suits by Hindu worshippers and held that all suits of Hindu worshippers were maintainable. In the August 1 order, the court had also held that these suits were not barred by the Limitation Act, Waqf Act, or the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits conversion of any religious structure as it existed on August 15, 1947. The controversy is related to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb-era Shahi Eidgah mosque in Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Caught in the cyber cobweb: How TN women are fighting the deepfake battle
August 21, 2025, started like any other day for Rajathi Kamalakannan until a familiar face popped up on her phone while scrolling. An AI-generated morphed picture of hers with her contact details was circulated on Facebook. I was shocked, says Rajathi, who operates a food business, Rajis Kitchen in Dindigul, and runs a popular YouTube channel, RK Family Vlogs. When she checked this profile, it had 16K followers. Photos of several other women were misused similarly, says the 35-year-old. What followed was a nightmare that consumed three months of Rajathis life. I received more than a hundred calls from old friends, distant relatives, all enquiring about it. Many blamed me for having an indecent photo on Facebook. Having to respond to each one of them was really painful, she says. Rajathi was determined to fight the case. She filed a complaint against Facebook, seeking the removal of the AI-generated image. In an email, Facebook refused to take action. The response read, Well remove photos and videos reported through this channel if it infringes or violates your privacy. Unfortunately, based on the information you provided, we were unable to determine how the reported content infringes or violates your privacy. We recommend reaching out to the owner of this content to resolve this issue (sic). The email infuriated Rajathi. Along with her husband, she went to the Dindigul cybercrime office and filed a complaint on August 25. She recounts at least 10 visits to the police station, even on her husbands birthday, giving statements and signing documents. The accused was eventually arrested on November 14, but Rajathi is yet to get full closure. I couldnt work for a week due to the fear of being shamed, she says. But the larger question that she pondered was why was she targeted. On the other hand, her business continued, and the popularity of the YouTube channel rose. Her online presence remained essential to her livelihood, even as it made her prone to abuse. Such people get involved in crime since they think no one will complain, she says, asserting, You [perpetrator] hid your face while doing this. I will not hide mine while seeking justice. There is growing awareness around such crimes against women across Tamil Nadu, who realise that their faces from cooking videos, travel photos, business profiles, and even passport-size images are being weaponised by strangers. While some of them find the courage to speak out, many remain silent due to a wide range of social factors. Systemic issue Tamil Nadu recorded 1.75 lakh reported cybercrimes last year alone, with financial scams exceeding `1,600 crore, according to retired director general of police (DGP) C Sylendra Babu. The sheer scale of the loss reveals how the tentacles of crime have found new ways to evade police action despite the presence of cybercrime police stations in each of the 38 districts. If you put together crimes like chain snatching, motorcycle theft, robbery, murder for gain, these cannot cross `100 crore. But in cybercrime, money is lost just like that. A small percentage of these are women paying money due to harassment. With an overwhelming number of complaints, we cant cope, he states. He also observes that a vast majority of women never come forward. They change their number or block the caller, but the damage is already done. They live in perpetual fear of who will receive the photo or video next? The methods have evolved beyond photo-morphing. The retired DGP describes a new pattern where criminals target women with fake romantic or professional contacts, then use AI to create explicit content when the women refuse to engage. They access the victims contact lists and send sample images to relatives, demanding anywhere from `10 lakh-`20 lakh from women earning `30,000-`40,000 monthly. Women silently pay, but how long can they keep paying? he asks. Such crimes have links across the world, and it makes the job difficult for the police. Gangs operating from Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand lure women through apps disguised as dating platforms. Indian scam hubs operate from Jamtara in Jharkhand, Mathura in UP, and Neem at the Rajasthan-UP-MP border, Sylendra Babu notes. Its a new generation of organised crime with no borders. Easy access Priyanshu Raikar, a security researcher who has been tracking AI-generated abuse, believes that the tools for carrying out such crimes have become more accessible. Some widely available open-source image models that come with safeguards can be easily bypassed, he says. Girithar Ram Ravindran, a cybersecurity specialist, seconds the opinion. Most of these suspects do not have a strong technical background. If access becomes difficult, they will give up, he says. Comparing the models available, Priyanshu is shocked by the manner in which Chinese models manipulate images. The shadows, skin texture, background details, everything is convincing. The people in the images dont even exist in real life, he states. While the technology is getting better, the infrastructure for abuse online is already laid out. You have click farms, fake followers and bots run from China. With one click, they can send you 1,000 likes; with one phone, they can manage 10,000 profiles. Now imagine this infrastructure combined with powerful AI models, he explains. On Reddit, Priyanshu even found numerous forums dedicated to AI-generated explicit content, including deepfakes of celebrities being sold commercially. Some people in India are already producing non-consensual content and selling it, he says. The crisis has gone to an extent where high-profile celebrities like actor Rashmika Mandanna and dancer Anita Ratnam had to move court to protect their digital identity. Battles beyond deepfakes AI-generated images represent only one facet of a broader crisis of image-based abuse. Swetha Shankar, executive director of programmes at the International Foundation for Crime Prevention & Victim Care (PCVC), works with survivors of various forms of digital violence and sees patterns that extend far beyond deepfakes. A lot of abuse happens when intimate pictures shared during a relationship are used against the person after a breakup, Swetha says. PCVC works with the cyber cell and uses a resource called Stop NCII (Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image sharing), a website that partners with large platforms like Meta and even Pornhub. When someone uploads an image there, the site creates a digital ID for it. If anyone tries to upload the same image anywhere else, it automatically gets flagged. We help survivors create this digital ID so they can track and prevent their images from being re-uploaded. The fear extends beyond the immediate violation. A lot of survivors are terrified that their parents or husbands will come to know. For married women whose ex-boyfriends are threatening them, there is fear that their marriages will end. Younger women who have moved away for work, are petrified that the police will involve their parents. They worry that if families find out, their mobility and freedom will be cut off, they may be taken back home, forced to marry, and even have their phones taken away, she says, adding They constantly check messages because theyre scared something might be leaked. It affects them very deeply. Police responses can compound the problem. Even when a woman is above 18, the police say things like, Call your parents, Are you married? This makes women even more worried that approaching the police will lead to further control, she adds. For minors, the situation is even more complex. Its hard for them to say theyre in an abusive relationship when being in a relationship itself is a taboo, Swetha says. The pattern of abuse is also consistent. In many of the cases we work with, intimate images are used to blackmail individuals. There is a lot of assault, and the person feels helpless because they are scared the images will be leaked. It gets held over them repeatedly, Swetha adds. Never-ending trauma Priyanshu shares the story of a minor girl whose Instagram account was hijacked by a gang. They demanded `50,000, and when she couldnt pay, the man forced her to send a nude video. Once she sent it, he leaked it anyway, then asked for more money, he says, adding that the case exposes the relationship between financial blackmail and sexual exploitation. For content creators and entrepreneurs, the threat creates a chilling effect. Many are afraid to maintain the online presence their livelihoods require. Once the content spreads, tracking it becomes nearly impossible. Girithar describes how metadata, the digital fingerprints attached to photos, gets erased when images are shared. When sent through WhatsApp or shared multiple times, metadata gets stripped away. Once it spreads through thousands of groups, connecting the dots becomes very hard, he says. Priyanshu adds that investigators rely on open-source intelligence tools to track where the content first appeared, but many platforms lack robust traceability. People download leaked or generated videos from one platform, then re-upload them across many others. For each view and engagement, they get paid. Thats their business model. For women like Rajathi, the intensity of the crisis has a huge impact. Girithar warns, Keep accounts private unless necessary. But even from a private account, photos give enough data for criminals to create fake images or videos. Priyanshu is more practical about the reality: Once you post anything online, you lose control over it. Its your image, but if someone downloads and shares it, you cant really do much. The courage to fight The Facebook profile that violated Rajathi's privacy remains active, with its last post dated November, and is still accessible despite her repeated complaints and the accused's arrest. Meta's own Oversight Board has noted that the platform often fails to remove AI-generated explicit images unless cases receive significant media attention, leaving ordinary victims to hunt down and report every instance themselves. Having gone through the ordeal, Rajathi says women should not suffer in silence, and points out how screenshots, URLs, and other evidence of such abuse could help their case. She also sought faster police action. Response time shouldnt be too late. Women need supportive and swift systems so that they dont lose courage halfway, she says. Priyanshu suggests large-scale awareness campaigns. Every household seems to have at least one creator or influencer now. We need the media, lawmakers and police to join together for nationwide education, in schools, colleges, and communities. While Sylendra Babu believes social media poses a threat to privacy, and that laws alone cannot help prevent these crimes, Swetha notes that gender-based violence has always adapted to whatever tools are available. Long before AI, controlling devices was already a part of domestic violence, monitoring phones, knowing passwords, controlling mobility, and isolating women. Technology is just another tool. The deeper issue is how we view women and how we normalise abuse. We often elevate the idea of family over the safety and well-being of women. The legal labyrinth Current laws provide some recourse but lack teeth, specifically for AI-generated abuse. Sylendra Babu suggested that a separate clause for AI-enabled offences can be added to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita due to the gaps in the existing laws. Priyanshu demands that authorities constitute a specific, standalone offence. From here, it will only get worse if we dont, he says. The IT Act 2000 contains relevant sections, particularly Section 67 with subsections for sexually explicit content and child protection, with potential punishments of 5-7 years. But Girithar notes these provisions were written before AI: These open-source models must have stricter guardrails or should be banned. Updated IT rules from 2021-22 require large platforms to appoint officers responsible for handling takedown requests under the Indian law. Priyanshu says success stories remain exceptions, as most survivors have a difficult and uncertain path to justice. If you or someone you know is affected by deepfake abuse, file a complaint at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or call 1930. Tamil Nadu has cybercrime police stations in all 38 districts. (The author is a Laadli Media Fellow. The opinions and views expressed are those of the author. Laadli and UNFPA do not necessarily endorse the views.)
Streax Professional , the professional division of Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.(HRIPL), reinforced its commitment to empowering Indias future beauty professionals through an expanded Knowledge Partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI (Skill Enterprise Development Institute). The association was further strengthened during the two-day visit of MrsRochelle Chhabra, Head Streax Professional, on 1st and 2nd December 2025. Streax Professional Strengthens Skill Development in Beauty & Wellness Through Knowledge Partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul The visit marked the inauguration of the newly established Assistant Beauty Therapist (ABT) Lab , developed under the technical guidance of Streax Professional. Designed to mirror real-world salon environments, the lab will enhance hands-on learning and ensure industry-ready skills for all trainees. Rochelle toured the facility, appreciated the detailed setup, and provided valuable input to enhance the practical training infrastructure. During her interaction with trainees and alumni, she discussed the services they provide, the clients they serve, and the challenges they face. She addressed queries on products, techniques, and new trends in hair and skin. Rochelle highlighted that At Streax Professional, we believe skill is the foundation of confidence, independence, and lifelong opportunity. Our partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul is not just about technical educationit is about unlocking careers, shaping futures, and giving young women the chance to thrive in an industry that is evolving every day. The passion and determination I witnessed among the trainees truly reaffirm our belief in the power of skill development. As a special announcement, Rochelle shared that the top performers from every batch will receive an exclusive 3-day specialised training program at Streax Professional Academies in Delhi or Mumbai. She further outlined that a formal MoU will be signed to reinforce the Knowledge Partnership & discussed long-term initiatives to strengthen skill development at Krishnashray Gurukul. Krishnashray Foundation Representatives expressed their appreciation, saying, We are honored to have Streax Professional as our Knowledge Partner. Mrs.Rochelle Chhabras visit brought immense inspiration to both students and faculty. Her strategic guidance and the initiatives announced will significantly elevate the quality of training and expand career opportunities for our trainees. This partnership strengthens our mission of enabling dignified livelihoods through skill and self-reliance. About Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI Nestled in the once-quiet village of Jatipura in Govardhan Tehsil, Mathura, Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI began its journey as a Silai Sewing School in collaboration with USHA, with a mission to empower women and children through skill-based learning. What started as a small initiative for the local community gradually expanded its impact, today reaching beneficiaries across nearly a 60 km radius. To broaden opportunities for youth, the Gurukul partnered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) to introduce accounting and Tally programs, enabling young individuals to enter the workforce with practical, industry-ready skills. As the scale and ambition of the institute grew, Krishnashray Gurukul joined hands with the Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) in June 2019 to establish a professionally run, structured skill development ecosystem. ACF brings decades of expertise, operating 33 skill training institutes across India and having trained more than 40,000 candidates in various tradesof which an impressive 7580% are gainfully employed. Today, Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI stands as a committed centre for livelihood development, creating meaningful pathways for education, employment, and self-reliance in the region. About HRIPL Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited (HRIPL) is a prominent Indian leader in beauty and personal care products, specializing in hair care, skin care, and salon services. With over 60 years of legacy since 1957, HRIPL has grown from a single-brand promoter-owned entity to a multi-brand, multi-category organization backed by private equity and is known for brands like Vasmol, Streax, and Streax Professional, along with Florozone in skin care. Committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, HRIPL operates with a vision to offer excellent products and services globally while fostering growth and spreading happiness. The company boasts a robust manufacturing legacy across six locations, adhering to international quality standards. HRIPL is honored with accolades such as Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Innovation, and recognition in the FMCG sector, underscoring its commitment to excellence in workplace culture and innovation.
Dharmendra's 'terahvin' was held in Selkhera village of Baldev area, where fans performed a traditional 'havan', 'shantipaath' and later organised a 'brahmabhoj' to honour the beloved actor. A screening of his iconic film Sholay was also arranged as part of the tribute.
Ram temple construction re-established legacy that led to lasting peace: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, dubbed the construction of Ram temple on Ram Janmabhoomi premises in the temple town as the biggest achievement which re-established a virasat (legacy) in the country, leading to a lasting peace. He felt it was the biggest victory of Indian democracy and a stepping stone for investment, taking the States development trajectory upward. The UP CM was speaking at an event on Saturday, which, coincidentally, was the 25th anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Notably, the Supreme Court of India had settled the vexed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue on November 9, 2019, by passing a unanimous order to allow the temple at the spot where Lord Ram had taken birth and making the provision of five-acre land for the Muslim side for a mosque at an alternative location within the periphery of Ayodhya. Vande Mataram rendition to be mandatory in all UP schools: Yogi On being asked about one thing that could be called a masterstroke of his tenure, Yogi said that though it was difficult to shortlist, he cited the construction of the Ram Temple after a wait of 500 years as one of the most iconic moments of his career. When Yogi was asked if issues like Kashi (Varanasi) and Mathura would be next on the agenda after the completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the UP CM said: We will reach there as well. The question referred to disputed structures of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi (Kashi) and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Mathura. He also expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court, which, based on the evidence, delivered an order in 2019 allowing the construction of the Ram Temple and the verdict was received by all communities with peace. Political Islam undermined Sanatan, says UP CM Yogi; warns against purchase of halal products Elaborating on the investment growth, Yogi said his government had ensured a riot-free state, adding that a peaceful atmosphere with proper law and order in place was the first prerequisite for investment to come in. Today, being December 6, would have seen a curfew-like situation in UP. But its all peaceful. That is our achievement, added the UP CM. Claiming that the countrys most populous State was no longer one district, one mafia, but had transformed and was living up to the 'one district, one product,' 'one district, one medical college' philosophy. He also underlined improved connectivity, both air and surface, citing the example of the new airport set to be functional in Noida's Jewar. We will inaugurate it within the next two months, he said. The Jewar International Airport, Asias biggest such facility, is being built to handle 12 million passengers annually in its first phase, and will be expanded later to handle up to 120 million passengers by 2050.
Will Reach Every Place: Yogi Adityanath Signals Focus On Kashi, Mathura After Ayodhya
Yogi Adityanath said that any society should feel a sense of pride in its heritage, and all these efforts have begun in that direction
Uttar Pradesh: Security heightened in Mathura on Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
Mathura is on high alert today, the 33rd anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition. Security forces are conducting thorough checks and maintaining a strong presence. The Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque area is a high-security zone. Authorities are monitoring social media and have restricted movement for some individuals. Similar security measures are in place in Ayodhya and Varanasi.
Soldier's Wife Dies By Suicide In UP After Domestic Dispute
A 45-year-old woman, wife of an Army personnel, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Revtipuram area in Mathura, police said on Wednesday.
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Akhilesh accuses BJP of having superficial and purely electoral faith
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling BJP of having superficial and purely electoral faith. Sharing a newspaper report on X about the alleged neglect of the Sankarshan Kund in Mathura, Yadav wrote, They say where there is cleanliness, God resides. But the BJP government has abandoned sacred symbols of faith, 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 .
News in Frames: Threads of ancestry
The Kaithi Lambadas of Telangana preserve a striking sartorial legacy born from survival in the wild and a migration journey that began in Mathura centuries ago
Former ace cricketer a spoiler for RJD 1st family
LUCKNOW: Rameez Nemat, referred to by Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya during her public criticism of her brother Tejashwi Yadav and the family, has a strong connection to Uttar Pradesh. He hails from Bhangha Kalan village in Balrampur district and is the son-in-law of former MP Rizwan Zaheer. Local records show he has around 12 criminal cases registered against him, two of which were quashed, and he was jailed in a 2022 murder case. He is currently out on bail, and the court order in that case is expected on November 20. Another murder case was also registered against him in Kaushambi district, for which he was arrested in August 2024 and got bail in April 2025. Rameez is considered close to RJD leader Tejashwi and part of his core team. He has been an active manager of election campaigns and organisational work, especially social media, during the 2025 Assembly polls. After the Bihar results, the turmoil in Lalu Prasad Yadavs family has led to blame being placed on Tejashwis aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat. Rameez studied at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, completed his graduation in Political Science, earned an MBA from Jamia Millia Islamia, and moved into election management and digital strategy. His family has long lived in New Friends Colony, Delhi. Rameez married Zeba, daughter of Zaheer who is Niyamatullahs cousin after the 2017 UP elections and began living at Zaheers residence, which enhanced his local visibility. He was a cricketer and represented Delhi in Under-14, Under-16, and Under-19 teams before moving to Jharkhand, where he captained the Under-22 side in 200809.
Jayant Chaudhary elected unopposed as RLD chief at Mathura convention
Jayant Chaudhary has been elected unopposed as the national president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal. He affirmed the party's strong support for the NDA. Chaudhary emphasized the importance of championing the policies of his grandfather, Chaudhary Charan Singh, focusing on villages, farmers, and the poor. The party also plans to promote women's advancement and revive a closed sugar mill.
Uttar Pradesh govt to withdraw case against Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case accused
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to withdraw the case against Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case accused. The 50-year-old Akhlaq, 50, was lynched by a mob over rumours of alleged cow slaughter and storing its meat at his home in Dadris Bisada village in Greater Noida in 2015. His son, Danish, was thrashed too, but he survived after spending several days in hospital. According to Gautam Buddha Nagar Additional District Government Counsel (ADGC), Bhag Singh Bhati, the withdrawal application, issued by the state government in connection with Mohammad Akhlaq Ahmeds case, was filed before the competent court on October 15. The court is yet to pass order on the application. It has rather fixed December 12 for hearing the matter, said Bhati. Bhati added that it was for the court to decide whether the case would be withdrawn or not. Until then, the trial would continue. So far, the testimony of the first prosecution witness the complainant and the deceaseds daughter, Shaista is underway, Bhati added. He also confirmed that all 15 accused facing trial in the case were currently out on bail. Meanwhile, Defence counsel, BR Sharma, also confirmed that withdrawal application was moved by government counsel in the court. Akhlaq and his son Danish had faced the mobs wrath on September 28, 2015, following an announcement from the village temple that he had slaughtered a cow. Both father and son were dragged out of their house and badly beaten up. Akhlaq, later, died at a Noida hospital, while Danish survived after undergoing major surgery to correct head injury inflicted by mobsters. Police had registered an FIR at Jarcha police station under sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 323 (assault), 504 (intentional insult to disturb peace), of IPC. In 2015, 15 persons including Vishal Rana, son of a local BJP leader, and his cousin Shivam, were charge-sheeted as the main conspirators who led the mob to Akhlaqs house and assaulted the family. The meat recovered from Akhlaqs house was also sent to a forensic laboratory in Mathura for examination and the report had stated that it belonged to a cow or its progeny. Akhlaqs family, however, had alleged that the samples were switched. In 2016, a Surajpur court had ordered a separate FIR to be filed against Akhlaqs family for alleged cow slaughter.
HC to hear Mathura Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute on Dec 12
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday fixed December 12 for the next hearing in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute at Mathura. Justice Avnish Saxena fixed the next date after hearing counsels for the parties and granted last opportunity to file written statements in those cases, where they have not been filed. The Hindu 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 .
Man Posing As Agniveer Caught Stealing From Passengers At Mathura Cantt Station, Arrested
A man was arrested at Mathura Cantt for impersonating Agniveer army personnel and stealing from passengers. Fake IDs and army gear were seized by GRP officials.
10-year-old Dailt girl raped in U.P.s Mathura: Police
The incident took place on November 1 when the survivor and her sister were washing clothes near a well in their village, said police
UP Man Killed By Son, Nephew For Abusing His Minor Daughters: Cops
A 55-year-old man, who had allegedly been sexually abusing his minor daughters, was killed with a gun and sword by his son and nephew, both minors, in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police said.
IRP Commandant flags off Bharat Darshan Tour
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 24: A Bharat Darshan tour, organized under Civic Action Programme 2025, was flagged off here today by Atul Sharma, Commandant IRP-19th from Battalion Headquarters Kathua in the presence of officers and officials of the unit. A total of 34 students from various Government schools of District Kathua accompanied by their faculty members under the supervision of Police personnel of the unit shall visit Delhi, Agra, Mathura and Vrindhavan from October 24 to 28, 2025. The tour [] The post IRP Commandant flags off Bharat Darshan Tour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Goods train derails in Mathura; Delhi to Agra, Jhansi routes suspended; rescue teams on way
Rare jewels not found as Mathuras Banke Bihari temple's treasury doors open after 54 years
Mathura's Banke Bihari temple's treasure rooms, sealed for 54 years, reopened to reveal gold and silver bars, gemstones, and precious coins. Priests reported finding these items in a long box, alongside utensils and other artifacts. The Supreme Court-appointed panel oversaw the exercise, with findings to be presented to them before the vaults were resealed.
Copper Coins, Gold Stick: What Was Found In Banke Bihari Temple's Treasury
The treasury of the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura, which had been locked since 1971, was opened for the second consecutive day to complete the remaining inspection work as per the directions of the Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee
Mathura: Banke Bihari Temple's Treasury Room Opens After 54 Years
The Supreme Court, in its August 2025 order, had constituted a 12-member high-powered interim committee headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Ashok Kumar to look after the day-to-day affairs of the temple
Armys Northern Command carries out multi-domain, multi-agency warfare exercise
NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys most committed Northern Command carried out a simulation of intense multi-domain, multi-agency exercises using futuristic conflict scenarios. According to a statement by the Army, the exercise challenged commanders, staff and troops with futuristic threats in cyber, space, electromagnetic and cognitive domains. The four-day exercise (13-16 October) named as Vidyut Vidhhwans concluded under the aegis of Headquarters (HQ) Northern Command, with new lessons, improved reflexes and setting of new benchmarks in Indias preparedness for next-generation conflicts. Among the tri-services, while there is a substantial deployment of the Army and Air Force, the Indian Navy also has its complements at select locations. The Army added further that Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), sister services, central government agencies and private sector players participated jointly, underscoring the importance of an integrated and whole of a nation approach to continuously evolving security landscape. Participation by indigenous defence industry players set a new benchmark, achieving Jointness, Atmanirbarta (self-reliance) and Innovation. In addition to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the CAPFs include the Border Guarding Forces: Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Shashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), mandated as the lead Internal Security Force. Troops of the Northeast-based Assam Rifles have also been deployed in the Jammu division for the CI/CT Task. The Northern Command handles borders with both China and Pakistan, including sensitive areas such as Kargil, Siachen, and Eastern Ladakh, where tensions with China continue due to the ongoing standoff. The spectrum of threats handled by Northern Command is not multi-domain, including the traditional border-related issues, long-standing counter terrorism/counter insurgency (CI/CT), but also the modern offence and defence spectrum, which includes the cyber, space and others, as mentioned earlier in the report. As brought out earlier by the TNIE , with Pakistan, India shares a total of 3,323 km border which is divided into three parts: the International Border (IB) (approximately 2,400 km from Gujarat to the north banks of Chenab in Akhnoor in Jammu), the Line of Control (LoC), (740 km long and runs from parts of Jammu to parts of Leh) and the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) (110 km long dividing the Siachen region extending from NJ 9842 to Indira Col in the north.) With China, the length of the border, as per the Ministry of Home is 3488km, which is not fully demarcated. There has been a dense deployment of troops in Eastern Ladakh since May 2020, which started with a standoff situation. Both in Pakistan and China borders we are strong: Army Vice Chief During the exercise, Troops deployed in the forward areas were practised in situations like cyber intrusion, spectrum saturation, electronic jamming, spoofing and cognitive attacks., the Army said. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Northern Army Commander, while interacting with the troops, said, In modern warfare, the lines are blurring between domains, so we need to leverage niche technology and keep innovating. A whole of nation approach is required to protect our territorial integrity and critical assets and also unleash punitive action on adversaries if the situation so demands. Before taking charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, General Pratik Sharma was at New Delhi based Army Headquarters as the Director General Military Operations (DGMO) followed by his elevation to the crucial post of Deputy Chief of Army Staff handling the strategy for the more than a million strong Indian Army, with the operations and intelligence directorates under him. As per the Army, initiated by the thoughtful dialogue during Samvad held at Mathura on October 4, the exercise demonstrated that readiness for future warfare begins with open minds and seamless teamwork. The Northern Command now stands better equipped, united and prepared to defend against emergent threats with strategic foresight and multi-domain synergy, said the Army.
Banke Bihari's treasury in Mathura opened its gates on Dhanteras after 54 years. A High Powered Committee, following a Supreme Court order, gained entry. The entire process was videographed with extensive security measures in place. This significant event marks the reopening of a treasury closed since 1971. Dhanteras, a day dedicated to wealth and prosperity, witnessed this historic moment.
Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case: HC fixes next hearing on November 7
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday fixed November 7 for the next hearing in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute at Mathura. Justice Avinash Saxena fixed the next date after hearing counsels for the parties. The court verified the documents and asked the counsels for the parties to file their replies on pending applications. 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 .
Devotee dies of suspected heart attack at overcrowded Banke Bihari Temple in UP
LUCKNOW : A devotee died at the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan late on Wednesday evening while leaving the temple after darshan. He suddenly collapsed in the crowd and died on the spot. Family members said the temple was extremely crowded, making it difficult to move. It is suspected that he may have died from suffocation. According to district administration sources, a probe is underway to ascertain the cause of the sudden death. The deceased, who was reportedly an asthma patient, had come from Meerut with his family for the darshan of Banke Bihariji. Kripal (50), son of Sher Saini, along with his younger brother Om Prakash, nephew Titu, and 47 others from Niloha, Mawana, Meerut, visited temples in Vrindavan. In the evening, they reached Thakur Shri Banke Bihari temple for darshan. While in the crowd, Kripal Saini allegedly began feeling unwell. After darshan, near gate number four, he fell unconscious. Temple doctors were called immediately. After examining Kripal Saini, they advised that he be taken to hospital. He was rushed to Mayawati Hospital by ambulance, where he was declared dead upon arrival. Doctors cited a heart attack as the prima facie cause of death. Police reached the scene, but the family refused a post-mortem in writing. Temple CCTV footage shows Kripal Saini suddenly collapsing near the gate while a child was on his shoulder. He is seen putting the child down and then falling unconscious. According to the family members of the deceased, Kripal Saini had been suffering from respiratory illness and had recently experienced increased breathlessness. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh stated that the death appeared to be from a heart attack. Relatives took the body away without a post-mortem. Meanwhile, attributing the sudden demise of Kripal Saini to cardiac arrest based on the doctors version and his other medical conditions, SSP Mathura Shlok Kumar denied suffocation of the devotee due to overcrowding in the temple.
Old Mortar Shell Defused In J&Ks Kathua
JAMMU, Oct 13: Security forces detected and safely defused an old mortar shell found in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, officials said. The shell was discovered in a farm land in Karol Mathura border village in the Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening following information provided by local residents, they said. A bomb disposal squad was called to the spot, and the mortar shell was defused safely, the officials added. (Agencies) The post Old Mortar Shell Defused In J&Ks Kathua appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In a village in Mathura district, women neither fast nor worship the moon on Karwa Chauth. The heartbreaking legend of a newly-widowed brides curse reveals why this centuries-old tradition was abandoned.
Stop burning Ravan's effigy: Lankesh Bhakt Mandal
Lankesh Bhakt Mandal in Mathura demands an end to Ravan effigy burning. The group considers this practice an insult to Sanatan Dharma. Members performed an aarti of Ravan's idol on the Yamuna river bank. They recited mantras seeking wisdom for society. The mandal president stated burning effigies causes pollution and accidents. He called it a sin.
HC dismisses plea to remove next friend in Krishna Janmabhoomi case
Prayagraj: In the Krishna Janmabhoomi legal dispute in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed by Hindu side plaintiffs in suit No. 7 seeking the removal of Kaushal Kishore Thakur alias Kaushal Singh Tomar as the next friend of the deity, Shri Krishna Lala Virajman. Dismissing the application, Justice Ram Manohar Narayan 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 .
Auto Driver Arrested In UP For Raping, Killing Sex Worker In Mumbai: Cops
A 34-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested from Uttar Pradesh' Mathura days after he allegedly raped and murdered a sex worker in Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: Chaitanyanand Saraswati, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing 17 female students at a private institute here, was taken to its campus on Monday for pointing out locations where he allegedly used to call his victims, police said. An associate of Saraswati, 38-year-old Hari Singh Kopkoti of Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, was also arrested for allegedly threatening the father of one of the victims on September 14. Saraswati, 62, was arrested early Sunday from a hotel in Agra and brought to the campus where he had earlier served as chairman. ... The accused was taken to the institute to point out the places, particularly his office and room where he stayed and used to call female students to meet him. A search was conducted to collect incriminating evidence, if any, a police officer said. He was asked about CCTVs on the campus and hostels, and cameras outside hostel bathrooms as well, whose footage was directly accessible on one of the mobile phones recovered from him, he said. Meanwhile, Kopkoti, who earns his livelihood through municipal work, admitted during interrogation that he had made the call at Saraswati's instructions using his own phone, and asked the complainant's father to withdraw the complaint, the officer said. He told police that he had come in contact with Saraswati last year, when he visited Delhi with an acquaintance, who was already known to the accused. The mobile phone used for the call was seized, and Kopkoti was bound down under sections 232 (Threatening any person to give false evidence) and 351(2) (Criminal intimidation) and released, police said. Saraswati was remanded to five-day police custody on Sunday. He is expected to be confronted with his three female aides working in different positions at the AICTE-approved Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, the institute at the heart of the matter. The three women are accused of threatening students and forcing them to delete lewd messages sent by him. Police said Saraswati had been abroad since July, returning to India on August 6. After he was booked, a Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued to prevent him from leaving the country. While avoiding arrest, he reportedly shuttled between Vrindavan, Mathura, and Agra, using taxis and staying in budget hotels. He and his aides allegedly claimed links to the Prime Ministers Office to secure cooperation while evading authorities. Three mobile phones and an iPad were recovered from him, including a phone that gave him access to CCTV footage of the campus and hostels. Authorities have also frozen about Rs 8 crore in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits linked to him. According to the FIR, he forced female students to visit his quarters late at night, sent inappropriate messages at odd hours, and monitored their movements via CCTV feeds. The Sringeri Sharada Peetham, which administers the institute through a governing council, had earlier ordered a comprehensive audit of SRISIIM by independent experts. The audit, it claimed, flagged several irregularities and illegalities, including fraud, forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust allegedly involving Saraswati and his associates.
29-Year-Old Trainee Doctor Dies After Jumping From High-Rise In Noida
Shiva was from Mathura and was pursuing an MBBS degree from a private college in Delhi, having joined the 2015 batch
Allahabad HC to hear Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case on Oct 9
The Allahabad High Court has fixed October 9 for the next hearing in the Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque dispute in Mathura. This follows the court's August 1 ruling, which declared 18 suits filed by Hindu worshippers maintainable for land possession and temple restoration. The controversy involves allegations of a temple's demolition for the mosque's construction.
Medical Coach, Private Lounge, 5 Suites: Inside President Murmu's Luxury Train Maharajas' Express
President Droupadi Murmu travelled from New Delhi to Mathura on Thursday morning aboard the Maharajas' Express, one of the world's most luxurious trains. The Indian Railways had deployed special coaches for her visit to Mathura.
UPITS 2025 set to showcase confluence of investment, innovation, and culture of Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: The third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) is set to take off at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on Thursday. Scheduled from September 25 to 29, the mega event will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and will present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, agricultural, cultural, and innovation strengths on a global stage. More than just a platform for trade and investment, UPITS 2025 aims at creating a future-ready ecosystem for youth, entrepreneurs, and international delegates, while celebrating the states diverse identity through the confluence of craft, culture, and cuisine. The inaugural edition of the trade show in 2023 featured 1,914 exhibitors and 400 foreign buyers. The second edition expanded to 2,122 exhibitors, 350 foreign buyers, and five lakh visitors, generating export orders worth over Rs 2,200 crore and direct sales of Rs 40 crore. With more than double the growth in just two editions, the upcoming third edition is expected to attract over 2,500 exhibitors, 500 foreign buyers, and more than half a million visitors, reinforcing its status as a global platform for business and investment. A major highlight will be the One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion in Hall No. 9, featuring 343 stalls dedicated to the signature products of each district. From Bhadohi carpets and Firozabad glasswork to Moradabad metalware and Saharanpur woodcraft, these displays will showcase the journey of Uttar Pradeshs craftsmanship from local to global. The pavilion will also create opportunities for networking, business collaborations, and partnerships involving startups, designers, and international buyers. Russia will participate in the tradeshow as the partner country. On September 26, the RussiaIndia Business Dialogue will bring together policymakers, industrialists, financial institutions, insurance firms, and academia from both nations. This dialogue will not only strengthen economic cooperation but also pave the way for technological partnerships, joint ventures, and new business opportunities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The IT and Electronics Department will present a live demonstration of an AI model in a sprawling 200-square-meter pavilion. Designed with modern amenities, including a curved LED wall, smart video displays, a VIP lounge, and a dedicated startup zone, the pavilion will highlight cutting-edge technological innovations and reflect how the Yogi government has positioned Uttar Pradesh as a rising hub of enterprise, innovation, and digital excellence. Under the master exhibition layout, Halls 1 to 8 and 15 will serve as centres for B2B activities, while Halls 9, 10, and 12 will focus on B2C interactions, and Halls 11 and 14 will host both B2B and B2C activities. The ground floor will feature exhibits from UPSIDA, Invest UP, GNIDA, YEIDA, Civil Aviation, the Russia Pavilion, IT/ITES, Electrical-Electronics, Tourism, Clean Mission, ODOP, Agriculture, Dairy, Textiles, and Logistics. The second floor will serve as the venue for inaugurations, B2B meetings, knowledge sessions, showcases of renewable energy, defence manufacturing, health, education, and culture. There will be 25 food stalls dedicated to the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh on the Swad Uttar Pradesh theme. Visitors will be able to savour traditional delicacies such as Moradabadi dal, Banarasi paan and lassi, Panchhi petha, Jain shikanji, Mathura peda, and Khurjas khurchan. Under CM Yuva scheme, Hall No. 18A will host 150 innovative stalls featuring franchise-based ventures, technology-driven business models, agritech, healthtech, and startup ideas. On September 27, MoUs will be signed with 27 premier educational institutions. Bankers and industry leaders will extend financial and strategic support. CM Yuva Fellows from all 75 districts will also showcase local brands, amplified by a digital campaign and the platform conclave.cmyuva.org.in to connect youth with opportunities. Beyond business, UPITS 2025 will celebrate the cultural ethos of Uttar Pradesh. Visitors will be treated with performances of Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Bundeli, and Tharu folk traditions, along with soulful Sufi music, graceful Kathak performances and light music sessions. Star artistes, including Dinesh Lal Nirahua, Padmashree Malini Awasthi, and Pratibha Singh Baghel will add grandeur to the evenings.
Mathura Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill UP CM Yogi Adityanath On Social Media
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Mathura for allegedly threatening to kill Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on a social media video over an alleged land dispute.
Man held for issuing death threat to Yogi Adityanath in video
MATHURA (UP): (Sep 19) A 27-year-old man who allegedly posted a video threatening to kill Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was arrested from his house in Mathura district on Friday, police said. The man, identified as Suneet alias Gatua, a resident of Nagla Hardayal under Mant police station limits, was seen in the video holding a country-made pistol to his head while issuing the threat, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Suresh Chandra Rawat said. A case was registered at Mant [] The post Man held for issuing death threat to Yogi Adityanath in video appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Treasury of Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan to be opened after 54 years
LUCKNOW: The treasury of Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, is set to open after 54 years. Located directly beneath the sanctum sanctorum, the seat of Banke Bihariji, the toshkhana (treasury) was last accessed in 1971, when precious jewellery was transferred to a bank for safety. As per the sources, the treasure comprises of rare artefacts, including a peacock necklace made of emeralds, Sahasra Phani, a silver Sheshnag, and navratnas (nine gems) in a golden kalash. The decision to open it was taken at a temple committee meeting on Thursday. A special committee, comprising temple management, civil judges, auditors, and police officers, will oversee the process to be videographed. According to the temple historians, the treasury, built in 1864, follows the Vaishnav tradition. The treasury houses offerings from the Bharatpur, Karauli, and Gwalior kingdoms, as well as sealed documents, gifts, letters of appreciation, land deeds, donated buildings, temples, and fields. The local sources claimed that the treasury was last opened in 1971 under the supervision of then temple committee president Pyarelal Goyal. Jewellery then removed from the treasury was sealed in a box and stored in a State Bank locker in Bhuteshwar, Mathura, with an inventory provided to all committee members. Though guarded vigilantly, the Banke Bihari temple treasury has a history of thefts. It has a history of being robbed twice during the British era in 1926 and 1936. Following such incidents, the main basement door was closed, leaving only a small window for offerings. Two prior attempts to open the treasury, in 2002 and 2004, were unsuccessful in the absence of official permission. The committee also approved changes in temple timings: summer morning aarti from 7:007:15 AM, evening darshan from 4:159:30 PM, and corresponding adjustments for winter. VIP passes will be discontinued, and all police and private security personnel will remain at their posts. Plans are underway to hire trained security or retired soldiers to enhance protection. The Banke Bihari Temple High-Power Management Committee meeting was attended by retired District Judge Mukesh Mishra, District Judge Vikas Kumar, Civil Judge Shipra Dubey, DM Chandra Prakash Singh, SSP Shlok Kumar, Commissioner Jag Pravesh, MVDA Vice Chairman Shyam Bahadur Singh, ASI archaeologist Dr Smita S Kumar, and sevayats Shailendra Goswami, Varadan Goswami, Dinesh Goswami, and Vijay Krishna Goswami Babbu.
Committee headed by ex-HC judge bans VIP passes at Mathura's Bankey Bihari temple
The committee has also initiated steps to improve financial transparency and infrastructure. It has requested for a special audit of the temple's finances
Uttar Pradesh reels under floods as rivers swell, IMD issues rain alert for 38 districts
LUCKNOW: With almost all major rivers in Uttar Pradesh flowing above the danger mark and floods continuing across several districts due to heavy rainfall, the Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued rain alerts for 38 districts, warning of heavy downpour in five and light rain in the remaining 33. The water levels of rivers, including the Ganga, Yamuna, Sharda, and Saryu are rising continuously, disrupting normal life across the state. Water released from the Hathini Kund Barrage has worsened the situation in Vrindavan, Mathura, where nearly half of the area is flood-affected. Floodwaters have even reached the Radha Vallabh and Banke Bihari temples. Moreover, the parikrama (circumambulation) path in Vrindavan has gone completely underwater. Normally, the distance between the Banke Bihari Temple and the Yamuna is about 600 metres, but now the floodwaters have closed in to just 100 metres. In Agra, the Yamuna flood has reached Hathi Ghat, with 2 to 3 feet of water blocking roads and halting traffic. The water level has now touched the boundary wall of the Taj Mahal. At the Bijnor Ganga Barrage, the Ravali embankment has also suffered damage due to erosion. Authorities from the irrigation and administration departments are working to control the situation, while traffic on the Delhi-Pauri highway has been suspended as a precaution. In Lakhimpur Kheri, floodwaters brought in a crocodile that killed a young man in Murghaha village while he was returning from his field. Villagers claimed at least four crocodiles were present in the drain, but the forest department has yet to respond. In Kannauj, central Uttar Pradesh, heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to the collapse of a 700-year-old tomb wall. The incident damaged three houses and buried five motorcycles under debris. In Prayagraj, floodwater entered residential areas, submerging over 1,000 houses in the Chhota Baghada locality. According to the Meteorological Department, Uttar Pradesh received 2.6 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, which is 56% below the average estimate of 5.9 mm. However, the seasonal rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon has reached 647.5 mm, nearly equal to the average of 647.3 mm, fulfilling the states rainfall quota so far.
Dream of temple in Mathura will be fulfilled: BJP
The dream of the Ram Temple has been fulfilled, now it is the turn of Mathura-Vrindavan, says BJP on X
Delhi: Ramlila cards honouring army, air force, navy to replace Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman depictions
The Lav Kush Ramlila at Red Fort will showcase a Somnath Mandir replica. Invitation cards will feature the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The Ramlila will use LED lights, 3D projection, and light shows. Political leaders and actors will participate. Artists from Gujarat, Kashi, Rajasthan, and Mathura-Vrindavan are working on the set.
Ready for engagement on Gyanvapi, Kashi and Mathura: Mahmood Madani backs RSS' suggestion
Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has voiced his support for dialogue between Muslim communities and the RSS, welcoming Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks on sensitive religious issues. Madani's organization has already passed a resolution favoring engagement to minimize differences.
RSS chief Bhagwats remarks on Mathura-Kashi are to shield BJP government from public anger: CPI(M)
CPI(M) Polit Bureau cites Bhagwats remarks that Muslims should give away the mosques in these two places for brotherhood
CPM slams RSS CM Bhagwat for remarks on Mathura, Kashi; calls speech unconstitutional and divisive
NEW DELHI: The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday strongly condemned a recent speech by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, alleging that his remarks reflect the organisations disregard for the Indian Constitution and violate the law of the land. In a statement, the CPM said that during his third-day address before a select audience in Delhi, Bhagwat sought to reignite the sensitive disputes surrounding Mathura and Kashi. The party claimed Bhagwat demanded that Muslims give away the mosques at these sites as a precondition for communal harmony, a move the CPM described as an attempt to provoke religious polarisation, divert public attention, and deepen communal divides. Following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, in which the RSS played a role, Parliament passed a law that prohibits any alteration to religious sites existing before 1947. This law mandates that the status quo must be maintained in Mathura, Kashi, and all other places of worship, irrespective of the claims made by majoritarian communal forces, the statement read. The CPM accused the RSS of using divisive rhetoric to shield the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government from growing public discontent in the run-up to elections. It has long been the practice of the RSS and its affiliated organisations to stoke communal tensions to distract citizens from deteriorating economic conditions. With rising US tariffs, a slowing economy, intensifying attacks on peasants and workers, and increasing evidence of electoral manipulation, the public is beginning to see the BJP governments failures more clearly, the CPM alleged. Calling for vigilance against the RSSs divisive agenda, the party urged citizens to protect the unity and integrity of the nation. This can only be achieved through broad-based resistance, uniting all sections of the people, it stated.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the organization will not support movements to reclaim temples in Kashi and Mathura, emphasizing that the Ram temple movement was the only one backed by the Sangh. He projected a conciliatory image, asserting Islam's place in India and Akhand Bharat's reality.
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Responding to questions on the last day of his three-day lecture series here at Vigyan Bhawan, Bhagwat clarified that RSS volunteers were free to join such movements.
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Man Kidnaps 1-Year-Old, Rescued After 41-Hour Search In Mathura: Police
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UP man who used proxy for exam, landed CISF job and fled after being exposed, held after nine years
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