In the Hasanpur area, road construction and street lighting are already complete. The 23.6 km stretch of expressway is expected to be fully finished soon. Work on a rainwater drainage pipeline has also been completed.
DIY Sex Change Surgery Goes Wrong As UP Man Lands In Hospital After Cutting Off Genitals
A 20-year-old man from Prayagraj attempted self-surgery to become a girl after online advice, leading to severe bleeding and hospitalisation.
Gender identity disorder: UPSC aspirant cuts off his genitals, lands in hospital
LUCKNOW: A 17-year-old UPSC aspirant in Prayagraj is recovering in the hospital after he cut off his genitals, saying he had long believed he was a girl trapped in a boys body. The teenager, son of a farmer and a homemaker, had been the focus of his familys hopes of becoming an IAS officer. Educated under the CBSE board, he moved to Prayagraj for coaching but said he struggled to focus on studies as questions about his gender identity weighed heavily on him. He told doctors he first felt different at 14 while dancing with girls during a school event. Since then, he lived with the feeling in silence, fearing rejection if he shared it with his parents. In Prayagraj, he began searching online about how a boy could become a girl and came across videos describing surgeries. He eventually contacted a local doctor, identified as Dr Zenith, who allegedly advised him to cut off his private part and explained how it could be done at home. The boy obtained anaesthesia, a surgical blade, and other items. Alone in his rented room, he injected himself and performed the act. When the pain became severe and the bleeding increased, he called for help. His landlord arranged for an ambulance, and he was taken to Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital before being transferred to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital. Doctors said the act was extremely risky and could have proved fatal. Surgeons have stabilised him and will create a new urinary passage. His mother kept pleading with doctors to restore him to his original state. Doctors have advised counselling, as the case requires both medical and psychological care. Desperate to become a girl, he took docs advice Questions about his gender identity weighed heavily on the boy. He began searching online about how a boy could become a girl and eventually contacted a local doctor, identified as Dr Zenith, who allegedly advised him to cut off his private part.
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.
Allahabad HC grants bail to SP leader Azam Khan in Dungarpur forced eviction case
Prayagraj, Sep 10: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in a case in which residents of Rampurs Dungarpur colony were allegedly evicted forcefully. Justice Sameer Jains allowed the bail in the appeal filed by senior SP leader against his conviction and 10-year sentence given by an MP/MLA court in Rampur. The high court had reserved its order on the plea filed by Khan and one contractor named Barkat Ali who has also [] The post Allahabad HC grants bail to SP leader Azam Khan in Dungarpur forced eviction case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MakeMyTrips Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25 reveal strong growth across pilgrimage cities
Pilgrimage travel in India is booming, with accommodation bookings up 19% in FY24-25, according to MakeMyTrip. Several destinations, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya, are experiencing significant growth. Travellers prefer short stays, with over half opting for single-night trips. Premium accommodations are also gaining popularity, with bookings for rooms above Rs 7,000 increasing.
18 children rescued from Seemanchal Express in suspected trafficking racket at Prayagraj Junction
LUCKNOW: Eighteen children, all victims of suspected child trafficking, were rescued from the Seemanchal Express (12487) at Prayagraj Junction on Friday in a joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU). Acting on a tip-off, the joint teams conducted a raid on the Seemanchal Express, which was travelling from Jogbani to Anand Vihar Terminal. During the search in a general coach, 18 minors were found travelling without guardians. According to RPF Inspector Amit Kumar Meena, verification of the children was initiated, and their families were called. After counselling by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), legal action was taken, and the children were handed over to the district child line unit. It is still unclear where the children were being taken. This was the second such incident within a week. On September 2, 10 minors had been rescued from the same train and later placed in a shelter home. Eyewitnesses said the situation drew attention when the children were seen alighting one after another from the coach. On being questioned about their identities and destination, they failed to respond clearly. The joint force then removed all 18 children and handed them over to Child Line after initial verification. Officials confirmed that the children were from different districts of Bihar. Police sources revealed that they had prior intelligence about traffickers using the Seemanchal Express to transport children in large numbers. Following the alert, the joint teams launched a search at Prayagraj Junction, which led to the rescue. This is not the first case linked to this train. On September 2, 10 children had been rescued in a similar operation. At that time, they were allegedly lured away with promises of education but were actually being taken to work as child labourers. A case was registered by the GRP on September 4 in that incident. The repeated use of the Seemanchal Express for suspected trafficking has raised serious concerns among authorities. Investigating agencies are now probing whether an organised network of traffickers is systematically using the train for child trafficking. Police suspect the latest rescue is also connected to child labour and trafficking rackets.
18 Kids Rescued From Trafficking Ring On Train At Prayagraj Station
At least 18 children were rescued in a suspected human trafficking bust at Prayagraj Junction after authorities received a tip off about kids being transported on a train
Supreme Court declines SHUATS plea to uphold minority status
On September 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to hear a petition filed by the Sam Higginbottom Educational and Charitable Society, which sought to safeguard the minority status of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The petition claimed that certain former employees and outsiders had forcibly [] The post Supreme Court declines SHUATS plea to uphold minority status appeared first on India Legal .
74-Year-Old Sends 500 Crore Ransom Note To Judge To Frame Rival, Gets Caught
A 74-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has been arrested for sending a ransom note demanding Rs 500 crore to a woman judge in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.
CCTV to be installed in nearly 1,800 coaches of North Central Railway
According to officials, AI-powered cameras will also be deployed in select premium trains, including the Prayagraj Express and Shramshakti Express, to provide advanced monitoring feature
MP Judge Gets Rs 500-cr Extortion Threat Via Post; Police Suspect UP Link
Letter to JMFC Mohini Bhadauria in Rewa warns of elimination if demand not met; probe underway in Prayagraj
HC grants bail to 32 people convicted in caste violence case in Agra
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to 32 people convicted in a 35-year-old caste violence case in Agra. In an order passed on August 28, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav granted bail while hearing the criminal appeal filed by convicts Jaidev and 31 others. A court in Agra had on May 28 sentenced the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bail granted to 32 people convicted in 35 yr old caste violence case in Agra
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to 32 people convicted in a 35-year-old caste violence case in Agra. In an order passed on August 28, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav granted bail while hearing the criminal appeal filed by convicts Jaidev and 31 others. A court in Agra on May 28 sentenced the accused 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 .
Allahabad HC raises serious concerns over male gym trainers imparting training to women
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the safety and dignity of women being trained by male trainers in gyms without adequate safeguards. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav made the observation while hearing an appeal filed by gym trainer Nitin Saini from Meerut, who has been accused of using a caste-based slur against a woman client. The court has fixed September 8 as the next date of hearing in the case. The victim, in her statement before the trial court, also alleged that the accused had prepared obscene videos of another woman client and had been sending such obscene material to that woman. On these allegations, the high court said the alleged acts may also attract offences punishable under Sections 354 (assault to outrage modesty of a woman) and 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) of IPC. In its order dated August 27, the court observed, It is a matter of serious concern that presently male gym trainers are imparting training to female clients without adequate safeguards to ensure their safety and dignity. Considering the aforesaid circumstances, the Investigating Officer of Police Station Brahmpuri, Meerut is directed to file a personal affidavit indicating that whether the gym operated by the appellant was duly registered under the law. Whether the appellant has been arrested in connection with the present case or not, and whether in the gym, trainers are female or not, the court said.
Allahabad HC to hear Rahul Gandhis petition on Sept 3
PRAYAGRAJ, Sept 1: The Allahabad High Court on Monday fixed September 3 as the next date of hearing on a petition filed by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who has approached the court against an order of a Varanasi judge. The Special Judge MP-MLA in Varanasi had remanded the matter to the ACJM court seeking registration of an FIR against Gandhi on his 2024 statement on Sikhs in America. On the request of counsel for complainant Nageshwar Mishra, Justice Sameer [] The post Allahabad HC to hear Rahul Gandhis petition on Sept 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
12 Jyotirlingas Mahakal Ganesh Idol Turns Cynosure of All eyes in Telugu States
The artisan got the idea of making Mahakal Ganesh while visiting Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh Mela
Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan film crew member attacked in Prayagraj, FIR filed
The incident occurred during a shoot on Thornhill Road in the Civil Lines area. Police have registered an FIR and arrested the main accused.
UP Man Kills Grand Nephew On Tantrik's Advice, Dumps Body Parts At Multiple Locations
A man in UP's Prayagraj was arrested for killing his grand nephew on the advice of a tantrik. The accused confessed to the crime and the victim's body was recovered in parts.
Woman Accuses Cop Of Misbehaviour On Train, His I Will Lose Job Apology
A railway police constable has been suspended after a woman passenger alleged that he misbehaved with her while she was asleep on Prayagraj Express.
She completed her early education at St. Mary's Convent School, Prayagraj, where she secured 96 per cent marks in the 10th board exam and 98.25 per cent in the 12th exam. She cracked UPSC exam at the age of 22 and became India's of the youngest IAS officer. Let's know more about her UPSC journey.
UP CM Yogi calls for accessible, speedy judiciary as key to good governance
LUCKNOW: The dream and vision of good governance and a developed Uttar Pradesh can be realised only with a smooth, quick, and accessible judiciary in the state, said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while addressing the 42nd session of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Association here on Saturday. The CM described the judiciary as the protector of good governance and reiterated his governments commitment to strengthening it. Calling the conference the Mahakumbh of Judicial Officers, which reflected unity, mutual cooperation, and professional excellence, CM Yogi announced a Rs 50-crore corpus fund for the Judicial Service Association, in addition to the Rs 10-crore fund created in 2018. He welcomed judges, retired judges, and judicial officers from across the state, saying the convention symbolised the collective strength and efficiency of the judiciary. Underscoring the fact that UP has the countrys largest High Court, with benches in Prayagraj and Lucknow, Yogi praised the 102-year-old Judicial Service Association for its contribution to social evolution and expressed confidence that judicial officers would continue to set new benchmarks of unity and efficiency. Underlining the significance of timely and affordable justice, the CM claimed that 72 lakh cases were disposed of in district and trial courts in 2024. However, with over 1.15 crore cases still pending, he acknowledged the challenge, stressing that the faster the pace of disposal of pending cases, the stronger would be the public confidence in the judiciary. He assured, The government is ready to cooperate at every level. Referring to the new criminal lawsthe Indian Justice Code, Indian Civil Defence Code, and Indian Evidence Actimplemented from 1 July 2024, the CM praised judicial officers for their swift adaptation. He said the new framework focused on a robust justice delivery system rather than punishment and would prove a milestone in strengthening both the judiciary and democracy. The Chief Minister detailed the governments initiatives to strengthen the judicial system, highlighting major allocations for infrastructure and facilities. He said the government had sanctioned extensive funds for the High Court, including Rs 62.41 crore for residences of Justices in Prayagraj, Rs 117 crore for the Lucknow Bench, and Rs 99 crore for officers and staff housing. In-principle approval was also given for 896 residential units in Prayagraj, along with 112.06 crore for a commercial block and 44.91 crore for the preservation of the Allahabad High Courts heritage building. Moreover, 1,645 crore was sanctioned for setting up integrated court complexes in 10 districts, with work already underway in six. These complexes will house district courts, family courts, commercial courts, and motor accident claim tribunals under one roof, said the CM. Reaffirming the governments zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and children, the CM said that 381 POCSO and fast-track courts were established. To further strengthen judicial infrastructure, funds of 148 crore in 202324, 239 crore in 202425, and over 75 crore in 202526 were released with central support for the construction of courtrooms and residential facilities. The CM said Uttar Pradesh had fully implemented the Second National Judicial Pay Commission, sanctioning 1,092.37 crore for the purpose. For judicial training and welfare, allocations included 54.28 crore for a 400-bed hostel, 14.22 crore for a sports complex, and additional funds for lecture halls, an auditorium, and administrative buildings at the Judicial Training and Research Institute in Lucknow. He added that over 387 crore has been sanctioned for Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, while 110 Gram Nyayalayas were made functional across the state. Emphasising the ongoing modernisation process, CM Yogi said work was underway on an interoperable criminal justice system integrating e-courts, e-policing, e-prisons, e-prosecution, and e-forensics. The use of data analytics and AI would help reduce pendency and accelerate the justice delivery system. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Justice Arun Bhansali, Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Justice Rajan Rai, Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan, senior office-bearers of the Judicial Service Association, retired judges, and judicial officers from across the state.
Bengaluru stadium stampede: Chief Minister blames police, mass hysteria; refuses to apologise
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lists over a dozen stampedes in BJP-ruled States from 2008 to 2025 and said 39 people died during the Kumbh Mela stampede alone at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh this January
'20 Stampedes Happened In BJP-Ruled States': Siddaramaiah On Chinnaswamy Stadium Tragedy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recalled the Prayagraj stampede during the Kumbh Mela in January this year that took 39 lives and asked if CM Yogi resigned after that.
Karnataka Assembly session: CM Siddaramaiah recalls 20 stampedes that happened in BJP-ruled states
The Karnataka CM spoke about the Prayagraj stampede during Kumbh Mela in January this year as well as the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse in 2022.
Watch: Alexander Isak Given 'Digital Snan' Amid Liverpool Transfer Saga, Video Viral
The Newcastle United striker was given a digital snan (virtual dip) in the holy water on Sangam in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
Indian Railways To Introduce Airport-Style Baggage Regulations At Several Stations Check Details
The new rules could be introduced at NCR stations which include Prayagraj Junction, Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri, Lucknow Charbagh, Banaras and Etawah.
The Ministry of Railways announced a milestone in green energy innovation. It has commissioned India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks in THIS UP city.
Abbas Ansaris hate speech conviction quashed, assembly seat to be restored
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday quashed the conviction of Mukhtar Ansaris son Abbas Ansari in a 2022 hate speech case. Justice Samir Jain set aside a special MP MLA court order sentencing him to two years rigorous imprisonment. The special court in Mau convicted Abbas and sentenced him to two years imprisonment in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maha Kumbh's success is testimony to strength of India: PM Modi in I-day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from Red Fort, lauded the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a vibrant display of India's strength. He highlighted the gathering of crores of people with shared purpose, calling it a wonder for the world. Modi emphasized that the successful organization of Maha Kumbh demonstrates India's capabilities and rich cultural heritage.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed by ABVP in Kerala college, leads to clashes with SFI
ABVP observes the day by putting up posters about it at a government college in Kasaragod, following which SFI activists turn up in bigger numbers to oppose it. SFI burns effigy of Governor Rajendra Arlekar
The Samajwadi Party on Thursday expelled MLA Pooja Pal for anti-party activities and indiscipline, days after she praised Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his zero-tolerance policy against crime and the resulting improvement in the states law and order. The development came hours after Pooja thanked the Chief Minister for listening to her when no one else did over her husband's murder. Pooja Pal, whose husband Raju Pal was shot dead by Atiq Ahmed and his associate, had thanked Yogi Adityanath for zero-tolerance policy against crime that improved law and order in the state. The expulsion sparked a political uproar, with the ruling BJP accusing the opposition of being anti-Dalit. In a statement in Hindi, Mr. Yadav said Pooja Pal is no longer allowed to attend any party programmes and will not be invited to them in the future. The SP MLA had said that the UP CM gave her justice by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Speaking at the UP Assembly during the 24-hour marathon discussion on 'Vision Document 2047,' Pooja Pal said, Everyone knows who murdered my husband (Raju Pal). I want to thank the Chief Minister for bringing me justice and hearing me when nobody else did. The CM gave justice to many other women like me in Prayagraj by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Today, the entire state looks at the CM with trust, she said. VIDEO | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: During the 24-hour 'Vision 2047' debate in the state Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal praised CM Yogi Adityanath for 'zero tolerance against crime' policy. I want to thank the honourable CM for providing justice to me. I want to thank the pic.twitter.com/dxh3VOd2VL Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2025 Praising CM Yogi, she said, Mere pati ke hatyare Atiq Ahmed ko Mukhya Mantri ne mitti mein milaane ka kaam kiya' (The Chief Minister has buried my husband's murderer Atiq Ahmed. She further added, I raised my voice when I saw that no one wanted to fight against criminals like Atiq Ahmed. When I started getting exhausted with this fight, CM Yogi Adityanath gave me justice. BSP MLA Rahu Pal was shot dead in Prayagraj in 2005, days after his wedding with Pooja Pal. In February 2023, Umesh Pal, a key witness to the murder, was shot dead in Prayagraj's Sulem Saray area. Several rounds were fired, and bombs were hurled at Umesh and his gunners. Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were the prime accused and were arrested by the police. On April 15, 2023, they were shot dead by men posing as press persons on the night of April 15 while being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj. Criticising the SP over Pooja Pals expulsion, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the party had exposed its anti-Dalit mindset. He said Pooja Pal was removed despite praising the state governments efforts to curb crime, alleging that the SP treats Atiq Ahmed as a vote bank. For them, PDA means parivarak department and alliance, not Pichde, Dalits and Alpsankhyak, he added. (With inputs from ANI)
This Prayagraj BSP MLA Was Chased, Shot Dead In 2005. Here's Why His Wife Thanked CM Yogi
In the bypoll in 2002, Raju Pal defeated Khalid Azim by just 4,818 votes, delivering a major setback to the Atiq Ahmed family, which had held the seat unchallenged since 1989
Woman, toddler among 4 killed in two accidents
Jammu Tawi, Aug 13 : Four persons, including two students and a woman and her two-year-old son, were killed in two separate road accidents in Samba and Rajouri districts, officials said on Wednesday. Sunny Kumar (19) from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and Joginder Kumar (19) from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, both Class-12 students, were killed on the spot [] The post Woman, toddler among 4 killed in two accidents appeared first on Northlines .
Prayagraj launches drive to control stray dog population
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has initiated a large-scale sterilization campaign to manage the city's 1.1 lakh stray dogs, prompted by a surge in dog bite incidents. Recent data reveals 1.9 lakh people were bitten in the past two years, with a significant increase in 2024. An animal birth control center is being established to accelerate sterilization and vaccination efforts.
Communal flareup in Fatehpur as Hindu groups vandalise historical tomb
LUCKNOW: Fatehpur district in central Uttar Pradesh came to the brink of communal conflagration on Monday when members of some Hindu organisations vandalised a tomb in Abu Nagar, Rediya locality of Sadar tehsil, claiming that the structure was built on a temple bringing both the communities face-to-face. However, the district administration rushed with the deployment of heavy police and PAC contingents across the area, erecting barricades around the disputed site to prevent further flare-ups. As per local sources, at around 10 on Monday morning, over 2,000 people belonging to various Hindu outfits thronged the tomb on the premises of Eidgah, where the police were deployed in advance. The controversy centred around the structure, officially registered under Khasra number 753 in government records as Maqbara Mangi (National Property). It became a flashpoint after members of the Math Mandir Sanrakshan Sangharsh Samiti, Bajrang Dal, Hindu Mahasabha and other groups, declared it to be a temple dedicated to Thakurji (Lord Krsihna) and Lord Shiva, allegedly over a thousand years old. A massive crowd with people carrying saffron flags, chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' surrounded the tomb. The sources claimed that the members of the Math Mandir Sangharsh Samiti had given a memorandum to Fatehpur District Magistrate Ravindra Singh on Friday, claiming that the said tomb was originally a temple. They had demanded the administration to remove the tomb while announcing that they would perform a puja on the site on August 11. Following their demands, the district administration had deployed the forces in advance. The controversy erupted after the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mukhlal Pal, who was at the forefront of the movement, alleged that the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad was not a tomb but over a thousand-year-old temple of Thakur ji and Lord Shiva, citing the presence of a lotus flower and a trident within the structure as evidence. Following the claim, members of Hindu organisations entered the tomb premises and vandalised the area outside the mausoleum. The sources said that the members of the Hindu group had plans to perform a pooja at the site, escalating the situation further. Even some of the trouble makers took to the roof of the tomb and put a saffron flag over there. The form of our temple has been converted into a mosque. We Sanatan Hindus will not tolerate this. There are clear signs like lotus flowers and tridents. We will offer prayers at the temple at any cost, Mukhlal Pal said while calling upon Sanatanis to gather at Puri Thakur Dak Bungalow at 9 am on Monday to march and perform pooja. He claimed that the state government was warned that if prevented from worshipping, it would be held responsible. We are peaceful people, but if we have to fight for our religion, we are ready in every way, he added. Police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Fatehpur District Co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, Dharmendra Singh, also vowed to perform puja at the tomb, saying, We will offer prayers here at noon. The administration will not be able to stop us. Virendra Pandey, State Vice President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), also claimed the site to be a temple of Lord Bholenath and Shri Krishna. The structure is not a tomb. There are religious symbols, Parikrama Marg, and a temple well. We want to clean it for Janmashtami celebrations on August 16. We had informed the administration 10 days ago, but they are not taking it seriously, Pandey said. He called the site a central place of faith for Hindus and vowed to reclaim it. Meanwhile, local sources also claimed that a group of around 300 Hindu group activists even entered the tomb and started puja, after which they did the Shankhnaad. In the meantime, a group of over 1500 members from the other community also thronged the site, further escalating the situation as both the communities indulged in heavy stone pelting. The sources added that initially, the district police authorities tried to placate both the communities, but when they failed, they applied force to ward off the troublemakers. Eventually, police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Taking note of the situation, the district administration imposed strict security measures with police forces patrolling around. The administration continued to maintain that the land was recorded as a national property tomb, and officials, including ADG Prayagraj zone Sanjeev Gupta, reached the site to keep a vigil on the situation. The police flag march was conducted in the area, and the ADG ordered to deploy drone to monitor the situation closely to prevent escalation. Half a dozen ASPs of the adjoining districts like Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh and Kanpur Dehat were rushed to the site. UP deputy CM Brajesh pathak said, We will maintain law and order in Fatehpur at any cost. No one is allowed to break the law. According to Fatehpur SP Anoop Singh, the police force was deployed around the site in advance, but some troublemakers still managed to enter the tomb and were driven away. Now only police personnel are present on the site and the saffron flag has also been removed, he added. Meanwhile, the members of the Hindu organisations blocked traffic at Daak Bangla crossing, which is around 500 metres from the tomb and started doing Hanuman Chalisa on the road. The Shahar Qazi, Saidul Islam Abdullah, urged the members of the Muslim community to maintain peace. He claimed that a few troublemakers were trying to disturb the peace and harmony of the city but the Muslims would have to let the administration do its duty.
Ganja Worth Rs 6.3 Lakh Found Stashed Away In AC Coach Of Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
The youths said a person named Sanjay from Odisha, gave them the trolley bags to deliver to one Ramkumar in Prayagraj while travelling on the HowrahNew Delhi Rajdhani Express
Wanted Jharkhand gangster neutralised by UP STF in Prayagraj
LUCKNOW: A dreaded gangster, Ashish Ranjan alias Chhotu Singh, was neutralised in an early morning operation by the UP Special Task Force in Prayagraj on Thursday. Hailing from Dhanbad in Jharkhand, the criminal was eliminated near Shivrajpur crossing under the Shankargarh police station area. The gangster, who carried a reward of Rs 4 lakh on his arrest, was killed when he opened fire with an AK-47 rifle and a 9 mm pistol at the STF sleuths, prompting a retaliation by them. In the action, the criminal was critically injured and later declared dead. According to ADG (law and order) Amitabh Yash, the STF rounded up the criminal following a tip-off that he was on his way to Prayagraj to execute a major criminal offence with an accomplice. Consequently, the STF team laid a trap near Shivrajpur. On being intercepted by the UP STF, the criminal fired at the police party comprising JP Rai, Prabhanjan and Rohit, who narrowly escaped his bullet shots, said the ADG. He added that the STF retaliated, injuring Ashish Ranjan who was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during the treatment. From the spot of encounter, the STF recovered a loaded AK-47, a 9 mm pistol, huge cache of live cartridges, and a motorbike. As per the police authorities, Ashish Ranjan was wanted in at least four high-profile murder cases, including that of gangster Aman Singh. The police authorities said that Ashish, with a long criminal history, had been the prime accused in the murder of a police informer in Dhanbad, a coal trader Neeraj Tiwari in Katras and a land dealer Sarful Haan alias Lala Khan in Wasseypur, besides the murder of Ranjit Sahu in Jharia. Ashish had been on bail, with the Jharkhand police and CID both after him. Meanwhile, a case under multiple sections, including attempt to murder and under the Arms Act, has been lodged, and further probe is underway, said the officer.
Delhi: Yamuna crosses warning mark after heavy monsoon rainfall
The Yamuna River in Delhi has surpassed the warning level due to persistent monsoon rains, causing concern as river levels rise across northern India. Uttar Pradesh faces flooding in Prayagraj, while the Ganga River in Varanasi nears the danger mark, prompting a ban on boats. Himachal Pradesh reports significant monsoon-related casualties and economic losses.
Maa Ganga At My Doorstep: UP Cop Becomes Internet Sensation For Worshipping Floodwater In Prayagraj
Amid flood-like conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh, a police officer in Prayagraj has become a viral sensation after sharing videos of himself embracing the Ganga - even as it inundated his home.
Why Was Agra Chosen For Taj Mahal? Why Doesn't Yamuna Flood This Shah Jahan-Built Monument?
While the Yamuna River has been swelling in parts of Uttar Pradesh flooding areas like Ghaziabad and Prayagraj, the Taj Mahal in Agra seems to remain protected.
Shahi Idgah dispute: Application in HC against its order on representative suit
Prayagraj: An application has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking quashing of the recent order declaring Suit No 17 filed on behalf of Lord Krishna Virajman as representative suit of all Hindu parties in the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute of Mathura. The petition filed on behalf of Kaushal Kishore Thakur Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishads Ganga at your doorstep remark amid floods draws flak
LUCKNOW: Having a penchant for kicking up rows with his statements, state fisheries minister and NISAHD party chief, Sanjay Nishad, has done it again. With the state in the grip of floods and amid rising levels of rivers Ganga and Yamuna in several parts, Nishads remarks on water from the river Ganga raised eyebrows when he said that the holy river was reaching the doorstep to clean the feet. The remark was seen as insensitive and drew the Opposition's ire on social media. A video of Nishad's visit to the Kanpur Dehat area quickly went viral. In the video, the minister is seen surrounded by a group of people, one of whom is talking about how deep inside the house the water had reached. At this, Nishad said: Ganga Maiya reaches your doorsteps to clean your feet, and this will take you directly to heaven. The remark quickly triggered a response from the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress, which shared the clip on X and wrote: The minister himself lives in a posh area of Lucknow; forget Ganga, not even a drain flows by his doorstep. So, does this mean it should be inferred that the minister will go straight... there? However, during his visit, the minister got a retort from the villagers who told him to stay with them in their flooded houses and get the river Gangas blessings. As the video went viral, Nishad reportedly clarified that his remarks were made in a lighter vein. I was on a visit to a flood-hit area of Nishads where, while interacting with them, I said that for seeking salvation, people from faraway places come to take the holy dip in the Ganges and here, Ganga Maiya was right at their doorstep, the minister told media persons. We Nishads worship rivers our source of life and livelihoods. So the remark has its own context, the minister added. Apart from Congress, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Bikram Singh also slammed Nishad for his remarks. He is not aware of the ground reality and the situation in which flood-affected people are living. The state government has failed to provide relief to the people, and its ministers are looking for photo opportunities, he said. Singh added that at a time when people were losing their homes and livelihoods due to floods, such statements showed how disconnected UP ministers were from ground reality. Several parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, have been in the grip of massive waterlogging and floods triggered by heavy rain, and water has also been entering homes in low-lying areas.
UP floods: Over 25 ghats submerged; families wait endlessly to cremate bodies of loved ones
LUCKNOW: The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, especially in the cities like Prayagraj and Varanasi has disrupted the daily life of people, who now rely on boats for commutation. The most painful is that people are facing a lot of difficulty in performing the last rites of the deceased. People have to now wait for 4-5 hours to perform the last rites of their dear ones who left for heavenly abode. At least there is a wait of 4-5 hours for a body to be cremated as all the cremation grounds have submerged and the last rites are now being conducted at the electric crematorium where serpentine queues could be seen, said a source of Prayagraj district administration. The flood situation in Prayagraj is worsening by the day, with both the Ganga and Yamuna rivers flowing above the danger mark. More than 25 ghats of the Ganga-Yamuna have completely submerged including the cremation grounds located at Rasulabad, Daraganj, and Phaphamau. As a result, crowds of mourners with bodies for last rites are gathering at the electric crematorium. Until two days ago, only about five bodies were arriving daily, but now the number has surged to 2530 cremations per day. A similar situation prevails at the Phaphamau Ghat electric crematorium. Under normal circumstances, last rites are performed beneath the Shastri Bridge in Daraganj. However, with the entire ghat submerged, cremations are now taking place on the road near the dam, where families must wait for hours for their turn. Currently, around six to seven pyres burn simultaneously at the site. With such overwhelming demand, many families arriving from Prayagraj and nearby districts for last rites are being turned away from the ghats. Those who make it to the electric crematorium face hours-long waits in queue. Meanwhile, the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj continue to flow above the danger mark, exacerbating the crisis.
Over 25 ghats submerged; families wait endlessly to cremate bodies of loved ones in UP's Prayagraj
LUCKNOW: The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, especially in the cities like Prayagraj and Varanasi has disrupted the daily life of people, who now rely on boats for commutation. The most painful is that people are facing a lot of difficulty in performing the last rites of the deceased. People have to now wait for 4-5 hours to perform the last rites of their dear ones who left for heavenly abode. At least there is a wait of 4-5 hours for a body to be cremated as all the cremation grounds have submerged and the last rites are now being conducted at the electric crematorium where serpentine queues could be seen, said a source of Prayagraj district administration. The flood situation in Prayagraj is worsening by the day, with both the Ganga and Yamuna rivers flowing above the danger mark. More than 25 ghats of the Ganga-Yamuna have completely submerged including the cremation grounds located at Rasulabad, Daraganj, and Phaphamau. As a result, crowds of mourners with bodies for last rites are gathering at the electric crematorium. Until two days ago, only about five bodies were arriving daily, but now the number has surged to 2530 cremations per day. A similar situation prevails at the Phaphamau Ghat electric crematorium. Under normal circumstances, last rites are performed beneath the Shastri Bridge in Daraganj. However, with the entire ghat submerged, cremations are now taking place on the road near the dam, where families must wait for hours for their turn. Currently, around six to seven pyres burn simultaneously at the site. With such overwhelming demand, many families arriving from Prayagraj and nearby districts for last rites are being turned away from the ghats. Those who make it to the electric crematorium face hours-long waits in queue. Meanwhile, the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj continue to flow above the danger mark, exacerbating the crisis.
BJP government in UP fundamentally against education, democratic rights: Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of being fundamentally against education and democratic rights. Addressing the media at the Janeshwar Mishra Park here, Yadav criticised the state government's recent actions targeting the SP's 'PDA Pathshala' campaign, where volunteers have been conducting informal classes in areas where primary schools were recently shut or merged. Calling the BJP he biggest mafia for being against education, Yadav said even the British never filed FIRs for running educational initiatives. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also condemned the filing of police cases against PDA Pathshala volunteers and asserted that such classes would continue until the government reopens the shut schools and appoints teachers and principals. This is not going to stop because of police threats, Yadav said. He demanded the complete rollback of the school merger plan and the immediate reopening of closed primary schools. Yadav pointed out that when the Samajwadi Party was in power, it set up new schools and launched innovative education models, including cultural schools in the state capital. He accused the BJP of failing to support or sustain the initiative. Citing the recent roof collapse incident at a school in the chief minister's home district that left students injured, Yadav said the poor condition of schools highlights the government's neglect. The SP leader also targeted the state's Panchayati Raj Department for allegedly issuing a controversial letter that selectively focused on specific castes and communities. He called it unconstitutional and said the party would take the matter to court. If any illegality is committed, action must be taken, but targeting people based on caste or religion is against the Constitution, he added, urging the judiciary to take suo motu notice. The directive referred to by Yadav has already been withdrawn, and the joint director concerned of the department who issued it has been suspended with immediate effect from Monday. Meanwhile, Yadav claimed the BJP has no real achievements to show the public, and it instead resorts to false cases and arrests. He alleged that the BJP was attempting to appropriate the SP's legacy by putting up its own signboards at the entrance of the Janeshwar Mishra Park -- a public space developed under the previous SP government -- and said the current administration had allowed the park to fall into neglect. On the recent political developments, Yadav reiterated his support for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance, stating that attempts to suppress it would only strengthen its resolve. He also accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from real issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, and flood devastation. Yadav alleged that instead of providing relief, the government was distributing stale food to flood victims in Prayagraj, while many areas lacked clean water, toilets, and medical facilities. Rs 20,000 crore has been spent, but homes remain submerged, he said, pointing to similar situations in Varanasi and Gorakhpur, both cities that received heavy Smart City funding. He accused the BJP leaders of illegally grabbing land in cities like Lucknow, Ayodhya, and Varanasi, including wetlands and ponds, and challenged the media to examine land registry records to expose the extent of the encroachments. Yadav also raised concerns about the alleged tampering with voter rolls under the pretext of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in poll-bound Bihar. He said the Samajwadi Party had submitted affidavits to the Election Commission about 18,000 missing voters who had voted in 2019 but found their names deleted in 2022. Despite this, he said, no explanation or action had been taken by the commission. Calling the BJP's claims about foreign investments and economic growth hollow, Yadav said the ruling party only pays lip service to swadeshi values while embracing foreign interests in practice. They don't even understand what the economy is, he said, criticising the state and central governments for failing to address the growing economic distress in the country.
Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Submerged In Floodwater Till Neck, UP Parents Carry Baby Overheard To Safety | Video
Heavy rainfall has resulted in floods in several parts of Prayagraj, where a couple was seen carrying their baby overhead to safety.
UP Cop, Who Worshipped Floodwaters At Doorstep, Now Dives Into 'Ganga Maiyya' | Video
Prayagraj police officer, who went viral for worshipping the floodwaters on his doorstep, and now dived into floodwaters from his first-floor window. A video of the same is viral.
Failed UP government focused on events, not flood relief: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the corrupt and failed administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising super VVIP rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed that floods had affected 402 villages across 37 tehsils, impacting 84,392 people. Seventeen districts, including Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Varanasi, were reported to be severely affected. There is a terrifying situation not just in Prayagraj but across the entire state due to floods, Yadav said. People are facing acute shortages of food and drinking water. Sanitation has collapsed, forcing many to live in inhuman conditions. He added that children, pregnant women, and the elderly are struggling to access healthcare due to disrupted medical services. People are scared of rats, poisonous insects, and the threat of electric shocks. Homes are collapsing, belongings have been washed away, and many are left without even a change of clothes, Yadav claimed. He alleged that the administration is missing from the ground while the government is usy with self-promotion and photo-ops. The SP leader also highlighted the loss of critical documents such as ID cards, ration cards, bank papers, and educational certificates, and said vehicles and livelihoods had been destroyed. Yadav expressed concern about the outbreak of water-borne diseases, disruption in childrens education, and the inability of families to conduct last rites due to submerged cremation grounds. In Varanasi, the Ganga river crossed the danger mark on Monday, flooding ghats and forcing authorities to shift cremations and other religious rituals to rooftops and elevated platforms. According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 72.1 metres, well above the danger level of 71.262 metres. Calling for a detailed response from the BJP government, Yadav said: The public is living in fear and uncertainty. The images of devastation lay bare the hollow claims of development and smart cities. People are angry. Relief will come only when the BJP goes.
Several areas of Varanasi flooded as Ganga overflows
Varanasi is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant heavy rainfall and the rising Ganga River, prompting a ban on boats. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has deployed a ministerial team to oversee relief operations in affected districts, ensuring timely aid and monitoring. Prayagraj is also facing a similar flood situation due to heavy rainfall and river overflow.
An Uttar Pradesh police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, garnered attention for worshipping floodwater that entered his Prayagraj home, viewing it as a blessing from the Ganga. His videos of offering prayers and swimming in the water went viral, sparking mixed reactions. While some praised his devotion, others criticized the state's flood preparedness amidst forecasts of increased rainfall across Uttar Pradesh.
A Prayagraj police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, was captured on video worshipping floodwater outside his home, as monsoon rains intensify across northern India. Nishad, seen offering milk and flowers to the water he calls Mother Ganga, shared the video on Instagram.
Badri Narayan Tiwari appointed Vice-Chancellor of TISS
Professor Tiwari, former head of the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute in Prayagraj, is the first V-C to be appointed by the Ministry of Education under its new regulations
From Haridwar's Mansa Devi To Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: A List Of Major Stampedes In India
A stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, caused by a false electric shock rumor, resulted in six deaths and several injuries. A magisterial inquiry was ordered.
Major administrative reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh, 3 IAS, 6 PCS officers transferred due to...
Among the PCS officers, Gaurav Ranjan Srivastava, previously ADM (V/R) in Bahraich, has been appointed Deputy Secretary at the UP Public Service Commission in Prayagraj.
ITC Hotels Opens 'Welcomhotel Prayagraj' Property In Uttar Pradesh
ITC Hotels Ltd now has a presence of seven properties in the state with six more hotels in the pipeline in Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad HC to hear Abbas Ansari revision plea on Jul 30
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday fixed July 30 to hear the revision plea of Abbas Ansari, son gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari moved court challenging the order of MP-MLA court at Mau which rejected his plea for a stay on his conviction. On Tuesday appearing before Justice Samir Jain, the additional advocate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Elderly Woman Killed, Two Injured as Speeding Car Runs Over Sleepers in Prayagraj
Victims were sleeping under a flyover; police register case and launch manhunt for absconding driver
Prayagraj: Ghats submerged, administration on alert as water level in Ganga and Yamuna goes up
Rising Ganga and Yamuna levels have submerged areas near Sangam, including the Hanuman Temple, causing devotee inconvenience. The local administration assures preparedness with activated flood control centres and sufficient supplies. Rescue teams are on alert, and surveys are underway for damage assessment and compensation, following the Chief Minister's directives for comprehensive relief measures.
Bank manager in Baramati ends life citing work pressure
A 52-year-old bank manager from Prayagraj was discovered deceased in his Baramati office, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Police reported that a suicide note attributed the act to intense work pressure, though no individuals were named. The note urged the bank to alleviate employee stress, acknowledging their full commitment. He had also applied for voluntary retirement.
Monalisa Viral Video: Monalisa, who rose to fame selling garlands at the Prayagraj Kumbh, visited Pichore in Madhya Pradesh, drawing a significant crowd. News of her arrival, amplified by supporters of MLA Pritam Lodhi, led to police intervention for crowd control. She stayed briefly before heading to Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, to commence filming 'Manipur Diary,' directed by Sanoj Mishra.
Allahabad High Court stays arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in sexual harassment case
LUCKNOW: Staying the arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in a sexual harassment case, the Allahabad High Court said that no one could be fooled for five years. You could have been fooled for a day, 2 days, 3 daysbut 5 years...you are into a relationship for 5 years...one can't be fooled for 5 years, observed the bench orally while hearing the case. The cricketer, who is part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), had filed a petition against the FIR of sexual harassment registered against him by a woman in Ghaziabad recently. On Tuesday, the division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Verma and Anil Kumar, heard the case. The court had issued notice to Yash Dayal's opposing party seeking a response. A woman had accused the cricketer of sexual exploitation by promising her marriage. According to the complainant, both met about five years ago. An FIR was registered against Dayal, 27, on July 6, 2025, at Indirapuram Police Station in Ghaziabad under Section 69 of BNS (sexual relations by deception). Meanwhile, Yash Dayal's lawyer, Gaurav Tripathi, said that the cricketer had challenged the FIR of sexual harassment in court. I had filed the petition. The court has stayed the arrest. Notice has been issued to the opponent. Further action will be taken after receiving their response. The next hearing in the case will take place in 4-6 weeks. RCB's fast bowler Yash Dayal filed a complaint with Prayagraj police against the young woman who accused him of sexual exploitation. He told Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar that the allegations made against him were false and that he was being framed. The young woman has stolen my iPhone and laptop. She is pressuring me for marriage. She took money from me on the pretext of medical treatment. When I asked for the money back, she started mounting pressure on me for marriage, said the cricketer. Yash Dayal sent a response to the Ghaziabad police on July 8, a day after the FIR was filed against him by the woman. In the one-and-a-half-page response, Dayal wrote that he only had a friendship with the young woman. There was no other relationship. No promise of marriage was made, nor was there any talk of marriage. Meanwhile, in her complaint to the police, the woman had stated that she lived in an apartment in Indira Nagar and that she had been in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years. She accused Yash of having physical relations with her on the false promise of marriage. He had introduced her to his family, who acknowledged her as their daughter-in-law. I maintained this relationship with complete honesty and dedication. However, the truth was that they used this relationship only for physical and emotional exploitation. Whenever I talked about Yash's infidelity and relationships with other girls, they physically abused me, the woman reportedly said in the complaint. Then they would apologise and try to convince me. But this behaviour broke me emotionally. My confidence weakened. He made me economically and mentally dependent on him. The complainant claimed that she was depressed for a long time and also got treatment for it. But living a normal life has become difficult. I attempted suicide many times. Because I was not able to bear the mental pain. But Yash and his family kept giving false consolation that only you will come to this house and kept distracting me, she said in the complaint. The woman also accused the cricketer of infidelity while claiming that she had necessary evidence (chats, videos, call photos) to establish her relationship with the cricketer.
HC stays RCBs Yash Dayals arrest in sexual harassment case
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in connection with an FIR against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman. A bench comprising Justices Siddhartha Varma and Anil Kumar passed the order on Dayals petition challenging the FIR. Staying his arrest, the court asked state counsel to file Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Collecting Water From The Ganga
Large crowds gathered in Haridwar and Prayagraj on the first day of Shravan to take home water from the Ganga.
Prayagraj: SDM Jyoti Maurya's Estranged Husband, A Sanitation Worker, Files Alimony Petition
Alok Maurya filed a first appeal in the Allahabad High Court after the Family Court rejected his alimony plea, seeking delay condonation as the decree wasnt available for 77 days
4 Kids From Same Family Drown In Prayagraj Pit, Injury Marks On Faces Spark Murder Suspicion
Family members and villagers point to injuries on the childrens faces and other suspicious signs near the site of recovery, including the appearance of a cloth at the location
The left-arm pacer also stated to the Prayagraj police that he first connected with the woman through Instagram in 2021, leading to their subsequent interactions.
Old Clip Viral as Police Arresting Chandrashekhar Azad's Supporters in Prayagraj
This clip is from Rajasthan and shows some men being apprehended for targeting a businessman.
Four children drown in water-filled pit in UP
PRAYAGRAJ: Four children drowned after falling into a water-filled pit in Bedouli village here, police said on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Meja) SP Upadhyay said police received information around 7 pm on Tuesday that the four children, aged between three and five years, were missing. The children, who belonged to a tribe, were playing outside their homes when they went missing. A search operation was launched but the children could not be located. The search resumed on Wednesday morning, and the bodies of the children were recovered from a water-filled pit in a nearby field where soil had been excavated earlier, the officer said. Prima facie, the cause of death appears to be drowning. Bodies have been sent to SRN Hospital for postmortem, and further legal proceedings will be initiated based on the report, he added. The deceased have been identified as Vaishnavi (3), Hunar (5), Kanha (5) and Khesari (5), he said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives. In a statement, the chief minister extended condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to ensure immediate disbursement of financial assistance to them.
UP court rejects Abbas Ansaris appeal against hate speech conviction; keeps sentence review pending
LUCKNOW: The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) in Mau district on Saturday dismissed the appeal of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansaris son and former MLA Abbas Ansari against his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. However, the court allowed further hearings on the plea challenging the quantum of the two-year sentence awarded to Ansari. The CJM (MP-MLA) court will hear the plea on July 25. Meanwhile, Abbas Ansari and his co-accused Mansoor were granted bail by the court. The courts decision to hear the plea challenging the quantum of punishment has kept the hopes of the Ansari camp alive regarding the possible restoration of his assembly membership, which was terminated after the CJM courts order awarding two years' imprisonment to him on May 31. Abbas was convicted in connection with a hate speech he delivered at a public meeting in Paharpur during the 2022 Assembly election campaign while contesting as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate from the Mau Sadar assembly seat. Abbas had won the seat. After the court delivered its order on Saturday afternoon, Ansaris advocate Daroga Singh said that Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) Rajeev Kumar Vats dismissed the appeal challenging the conviction in the case. However, the court continued the stay against the quantum of punishment sentenced by the CJM (MP-MLA) court. The court fixed July 25 as the next date of hearing. The court also granted bail to Ansari and the co-accused on furnishing bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Singh said. Notably, while contesting the assembly election from the Mau Sadar seat, Ansari, in his Paharpur public meeting speech on March 3, 2022, targeted government officers. The video of the speech went viral on social media, leading to the registration of the case the next day. The co-accused Mansoor, who was the proposer of Ansari in the 2022 assembly election, also received similar punishment from the court. Ansari emerged victorious in the 2022 assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate. However, he was arrested by the Prayagraj unit of the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case in February 2023 and was behind bars until March this year.
Video: Speeding Scorpio Loses Control, Rams Hoarding In UP
Parts of the car flew in the air and an hoarding crashed to the ground after a speeding Scorpio SUV rammed into a pole in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque
PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jul 4: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap [] The post HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Allahabad High Court rejects plea seeking use of disputed structure for Shahi Idgah mosque
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. On the other hand, a written objection was filed on behalf of defendants. The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra hearing a bunch of original suits relating to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque dispute in Mathura. The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the structure of Shahi Idgah masjid as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction. Earlier, at one stage on August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers and held that all suits of Hindu worshippers are maintainable. In the August 1 order, the court had also held that these suits are not barred by Limitation Act, Waqf Act and Places of Worship Act,1991, which prohibit conversion of any religious structure as existed on August, 15, 1947. At another stage, on October 23, 2024, the high court had rejected an application moved by the Shahi Idgah mosque committee to recall the high court's January 11, 2024 order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura. The controversy is related to the Aurangazeb-era mosque which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Astrikos.ai Launches AI-Powered Data Center Intelligence Platform - S!aP Cognus
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Mother of 3, brother- in-law attempt suicide after families oppose affair
A mother of three children and her brother-in-law attempted suicide by jumping together into the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj. They tied their hands together and jumped into the river. However, the couple was rescued by the UP Provincial Armed Constabulary. Police claim the woman is a resident from Teliyargunj area. She has been Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LUCKNOW: A woman from Ghaziabad has accused IPL player Yash Dayal of sexual harassment. She has also accused the RCB fast bowler of abusing her mentally and physically. The woman claimed that he reneged on the promise of marriage while being in a relationship with her for five years. The woman filed an online complaint, after which the Ghaziabad police recorded her statement on Sunday. The Ghaziabad police authorities confirmed that they were informed about the allegations against the cricketer two days ago after the woman had filed a complaint with the Uttar Pradesh governments grievance redressal portal. The complainant claimed that Yash used to lure the girls with fame and money and then exploit them. A picture of her with Yash during a Gujarat Titans match also surfaced online. The police sources said that the woman had recorded her statement, but the police had yet to talk to Dayal. The probe is on, and once it is over, further action will be initiated after the facts become clear, said a senior police official. The complainant also mentioned in the complaint that during the relationship, she was emotionally and financially dependent on him and that he was involved with another woman as well. The woman, a former employee at an ed-tech company, said she met Yash Dayal on social media in late 2020. Their first meeting was in Prayagraj. She stayed at his house several times and was close to his family. In 2022, she attended the IPL final with Yashs family when his team, the Gujarat Titans, won the championship. She said the relationship lasted four and a half years, but started falling apart in the last two and a half years. Demanding swift action against the cricketer, the complainant claimed that she had evidence, including chats, screenshots, video calls, and photos to back her allegations. She also asked for help from National Commission for Women. Meanwhile, another woman, a member of the Republican Party of India, came forward accusing the cricketer of inappropriate behaviour, claiming that he used to message her with romantic overtones. In fact, some of the portions of his chats to this effect have gone viral on social media. The second complainant has demanded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the BCCI, and the UP Police to initiate strict action against the player. She thanked the first victim for speaking out, saying that Dayal had betrayed the trust of many. Meanwhile, the cricketer is yet to come out with his statement over the allegations.
Dalit Girl Abducted in Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh Police Expands Probe | Breaking News
| After Dalit Girl Was Abducted From Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Police Widens Investigation A Dalit girl was reportedly abducted under mysterious circumstances, prompting swift action from the Uttar Pradesh Police, who have now widened their investigation.The case has drawn attention not just for its brutality but also for the alleged delay in initial response. Police sources confirm multiple teams are now working across districts to track down the perpetrators.CNN-News18s Anshul S and Akanksha Swarups are tracking the story, bringing you exclusive updates, ground reports, and voices from the family and officials. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Prayagraj police bust radicalisation racket, rescue Dalit minor who was taken to Kerala
LUCKNOW: The Prayagraj police claim to have busted a racket in which minor Dalit girls were being lured to Kerala on one pretext or the other and were being subjected to religious conversion. A racket came to the fore when a woman -- Guddi Devi -- of Lilhat village, approached Phulpur police on June 28, alleging that Daraksha Bano, on May 8, enticed her 15-year-old daughter on the pretext of money from a wedding event and took her to Kerala, where she was forcibly converted. She was then forced to join anti-national activities, Prayagraj police said on Monday, blowing the lid off a suspected radicalisation network. Guddi Devi also claimed that she was being threatened since she lodged a complaint with the Prayagraj police. However, adequate security was provided to her and her family members. Police arrested two persons-- Daraksha Bano (19) and Mohd Kaif (25) both residents of Lilhat village in Prayagraj, for luring the Dalit minor to Kerala. As per the police authorities, Kaif tried to outrage the modesty of the victim, and Kehkashan prompted the minor to undergo religious conversion. The conspiracy unfolded when the victim, 15, who was allegedly taken from her village on May 8, escaped from the captivity of Daraksha and Kaif in Kerala and contacted her mother. According to DCP Kuldeep Singh Gunawat, the teen, who was being forced to join Jihadi activities, somehow managed to reach the Thrissur railway station from where she called up her mother with the help of local police. After contacting her mother from Kerala, the girl was brought back to Prayagraj and is currently being housed at a One Stop Centre for protection. A case has been registered against Daraksha Bano, Mohammed Kaif, and an unidentified person who allegedly handed out threats to the victims family over the phone, said the DCP. During preliminary interrogation, the victim revealed that other minor girls were also being targeted and recruited by the same group. In the preliminary enquiry, it came to the fore that it was an interstate gang involved in a radicalisation network and that it could be active in other states as well. According to the DCP, the girl was introduced to suspicious individuals who first enticed her with money, then allegedly coerced her into converting her religion and then put pressure on her into extremist activities. She told the police authorities that Kaif had taken her on a motorcycle to Prayagraj Junction railway station and also allegedly harassed her, while Kehkashan Bano, later, took her to Delhi by train and then to Kerala, where she was introduced to unknown persons involved in the radicalisation network. The DCP said that the accused were operating as part of an organised syndicate aimed at misleading girls and pushing them into anti-national and terror activities. Three dedicated police teams have been formed to investigate further leads and unearth the full network associated with the suspects.
UP Dalit girl abducted, trafficked, forced to convert, join jihad; 2 held
A shocking case has emerged from Phoolpur district in Prayagraj, where a 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted, trafficked to Kerala, and subjected to forced religious conversion and radicalization for a suspected terror plot. On June 28, Guddi Devi, the victims mother, filed a police complaint stating that her daughter was lured away by 19-year-old Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Police arrest 50 Azad supporters over vandalism charges
Prayagraj: Police have arrested around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad for resorting to vandalism on Sunday. The angry supporters of the MP, who was stopped by police on Sunday while on his way to meet the family of a person who died of burn injuries at Isota village in Prayagraj, had created a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
50 supporters of MP Chandrashekhar Azad arrested for vandalism
Around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad have been arrested. They resorted to vandalism on Sunday. This happened after police stopped Azad from meeting a deceased man's family in Prayagraj. The supporters created a ruckus and damaged two police vehicles. Cases are being registered against the arrested individuals. Charges under the National Security Act will be imposed.
Dalit Minor Girl Abducted From UP; Forced To Convert, Join Terror Activities In Kerala
A minor girl in UP's Prayagraj was allegedly subjected to religious coercion and abuse after she was abducted and taken to Kerala. Two people have been detained in the case.
After Maha Kumbh Mela, Adani Group To Offer Seva At Puri Rath Yatra
Following its extensive, mostly volunteer-driven initiative to feed the masses during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now shifted its focus to another of India's most revered religious festivals - the Rath Yatr
Uttar Pradesh to develop integrated manufacturing hubs in Agra, Prayagraj at Rs 1,046 crore cost
Uttar Pradesh is set to develop two world-class Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMCs) in Agra and Prayagraj, investing an estimated Rs 1,046 crore. These IMCs will feature manufacturing units, R&D facilities, and skill development centers, fostering entrepreneurship and creating employment opportunities. Equipped with modern infrastructure, the clusters aim to attract investments and establish model industrial cities within 36 months.
Two evacuation flights are bringing stranded Indian nationals home tonight, landing in Delhi from Mashhad and Ashgabat. Scores of Indians, including students and pilgrims, are stuck in Iran and Israel amidst escalating conflict. Families across Uttar Pradesh are anxious, with many pilgrims from Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Meerut facing financial strain and limited resources.
Ganga Expressway Connecting Meerut To Prayagraj In UP Set To Be Inaugurated By End Of 2025
Travelling With Home-Cooked Food On A Train? Avoid This Mistake Or You Could Land In Trouble
Prayagraj Division collected a total fine of Rs 32.63 lakh from 26,964 passengers, Rs 31.23 lakh for littering and Rs 1.39 lakh from those caught smoking during train travel
Lightning Kills Four Of A Family in Prayagraj
Victims were sleeping in thatched house when tragedy struck in Sonvarsha Hallabor village
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to form panel over online gaming, betting regulation
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a high-powered committee to examine whether there was a need to regulate online gaming and betting. Justice Vinod Diwakers direction came after he observed that the existing Public Gambling Act, 1867 was a colonial-era law that addresses only conventional forms of gambling Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
