In Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, a woman faced a rare medical emergency. Doctors found a 12-week-old fetus growing inside her liver. This condition is called Hepatic Ectopic Pregnancy. It is very rare and life-threatening. The pregnancy was terminated to save the woman's life. Experts say such abdominal pain during pregnancy should not be ignored.
NEW DELHI: A total of more than 3.25 lakh cases have been disposed of by 746 fast-track special courts -- including 405 exclusive POCSO courts -- operational across 30 states and Union territories, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. The fast-track special courts (FTSCs) have been formed to expedite trials in cases of rape and child sexual abuse, the ministry informed Lok Sabha in a written response on Friday. These courts have disposed of more than 3.25 lakh cases as of April 30, 2025, the ministry said. Uttar Pradesh leads with nearly 90,000 disposals, followed by Madhya Pradesh with over 31,000 and Kerala with over 25,000 cases, according to data shared by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur. Denied POCSO case, father ends life outside Chitradurga police station; SP orders probe In response to another question, Thakur said 2 lakh Anganwadi centres have been approved to be upgraded as 'Saksham Anganwadis' for improved nutrition delivery and imparting early childhood care and education. To ensure that the police stations are more women friendly and approachable, as they would be the first and single point of contact for any woman walking into a police station, 14,658 women help desks (WHDs) have been set up, of which 13,743 are headed by woman police officers, she said in response to another question. To provide help and support to needy women and women in distress, an Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) has been established in all the 36 states and UTs for various emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field/ police resources, Thakur said. Since its launch, more than 43 crore calls have been handled so far.In addition to ERSS, a fully-functional dedicated women helpline (WHL-181) is operational in 35 states/UTs except West Bengal. The WHL has also been integrated with ERSS. So far, the women helplines have handled over 2.10 crore calls and assisted over 84.43 lakh women, the minister said in another written response. Saying I love you in public not sexual assault: Chhattisgarh HC acquits man of stalking, POCSO charges
Uttar Pradesh state is making is efforts to come at par with many prosperous states and districts in India and its Gautam Buddh Nagar district has been developed as the state's economic powerhouse. Its per capita income is higher than Japan's and is the state's richest district.
Three killed, five injured as vehicle crashes into height barrier on Hindon bridge in Meerut
MEERUT: Three persons were killed while five others were injured in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district on Friday morning, police said. The accident occurred on a bridge over the Hindon River in the Sarurpur police station area when a speeding light vehicle crashed into a height barrier, police said. Eight people were travelling in the vehicle when it was passing over the bridge along the Meerut-Baraut road. The impact of the collision left the vehicle badly damaged, killing three passengers on the spot, police said, adding that the injured were rushed to a hospital. The crash triggered chaos in the area, police said. Sarurpur SHO Ajay Shukla told PTI that the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed, though preliminary information suggests that the victims were from a distant location. Police have seized the vehicle and initiated a probe into the incident, the SHO said.
BSF jawan goes missing from Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A 24-year-old Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Sugam Choudhary, has been reported missing from the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar since last night, officials said on Friday. Choudhary, a native of Sikhera village in Kotwali Dehat, Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, was posted at the BSF battalion headquarters in Pantha Chowk. According to BSF sources, he has been absent from duty since last evening, and all efforts to trace him have so far been unsuccessful. A missing person case has been registered at Pantha Chowk police station. While confirming the incident, a BSF official described it as a case of Absent Without Leave (AWL). This appears to be a routine AWL case, where a jawan leaves camp without informing the headquarters, often due to personal or family emergencies, the official said. He ruled out any terror-related angle and suggested that Choudhary may have left for home after being denied official leave. In response to questions about possible disciplinary action, the official said standard procedures are followed in such cases. An inquiry will determine the circumstances under which the jawan left the camp without permission. His service record will also be reviewed, the official added.
Have you heard? Tiger Shroff to headline director Sachin Ravi`s Hindi debut
Have you heard? Tiger Shroff has bagged another high-concept action thriller, which will be helmed by Kannada director Sachin Ravi, marking the latter`s Hindi directorial debut. Meanwhile, Ajey, a film based on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has been denied certification by CBFC
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CBFC denies certification for film on Yogi
The makers of a film, purportedly based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the Central Board of Film Certifications (CBFC) decision to deny it certification. A bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale said it would hear the plea on Friday, but [] The post CBFC denies certification for film on Yogi appeared first on The Shillong Times .
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The two term MLA and cabinet minister in Uttar Pradesh government, Mr. Rajbhar asserted that he is in talks with the NDA but if not given respectable seats then ready to go solo.
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New building bylaws to spur growth
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Man tied with ropes, assaulted
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SIR of Bihar electoral rolls: UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar slams Opposition
Patna: Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday charged the Opposition in Bihar with spreading misinformation about special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that they had hoped to win assembly polls with the help of fake voters. The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president also felt that the RJD, the main opposition 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 .
Fear grips villages in UP after UFO pigeons spotted
Muzzafarnagar: Two persons were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly using pigeons strapped with red and green lights to spread false rumours of drone sightings in the district, a senior official said. Panic had gripped several villages across western Uttar Pradesh in recent days due to reports of drone sightings and many residents were keeping night 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 Chief Secretary lays foundation stone for Medicity Complex in Modinagar
Uttar Pradesh got its first integrated medical city project. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh inaugurated DJ Medicity in Modinagar. The project aims to boost medical education and healthcare. It builds on the work of Ajit Singh Jassar. The project includes a 955-bed hospital and medical college. It will offer free treatment for the poor.
No merger for schools with 50 or more students as Uttar Pradesh government revises plan
LUCKNOW: Coming clear on its decision over the merger of the government primary schools, the Uttar Pradesh government, on Thursday, announced that institutions with 50 or more students would not be merged. The state government also said that any school located more than a kilometre from the next school would not be paired. It further clarified that there would be no reduction in the number of teachers posts. Earlier this month, the Uttar Pradesh government had announced plans to merge (or pair) nearly 10,000 primary and upper primary schools, triggering strong protests from political parties, teachers, parents, students, and even a legal challenge. UP Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh, speaking to media on Thursday, said that schools which did not meet the specified criteria and had been merged would be reinstated in their original positions. He added that the now-vacant school campuses would be used to establish Bal Vatikas with the support of the Child Welfare Department. These centres aim to prepare children aged 3 to 6 years for formal schooling, functioning similarly to playgroups. The minister emphasised that the ongoing school pairing initiative is intended to improve the quality of education without closing schools or reducing staff. Highlighting that student welfare was the governments priority, Singh said complaints from certain districts were taken seriously and that necessary steps had been taken to restore operations in specific schools where needed. He also stressed that the distance between paired schools would not exceed one kilometre. The minister clarified that no school would be permanently paired. If enrolment numbers rise or seating becomes insufficient, classes would resume in the original buildings, with their UDISE codes remaining unchanged. He also stated that efforts are underway to ensure no school remains vacant by August 15 and that Bal Vatikas and pre-primary classes become operational in all schools by then. The minister described the pairing initiative as a concrete step towards providing a better learning environment and improved access to educational resources for students. Through pairing, the presence of a teacher in every class will be ensured. This will improve the student-teacher ratio and give teachers the opportunity to apply modern teaching methods. As a result, teaching quality will be enhanced, and children will gain confidence and actively participate in learning, Singh said. He added that schools with higher enrolment will be prioritised for infrastructure and academic facilities such as smart classrooms, ICT labs, additional rooms, composite grants, teaching-learning materials, and sports equipment. These resources will enrich students' academic experiences with technology and infrastructure, he noted. Regarding vacant buildings, Singh said they would be put to creative use, including running Bal Vatikas and anganwadi centres to strengthen pre-primary education. Health and nutrition-related activities would also be integrated through interdepartmental coordination. He assured that children's access to paired schools would be made simple, safe, and convenient. Schools located in difficult terrainsacross rivers, railway crossings, or highwayshave been excluded from the pairing process. Any discrepancies arising during implementation are being addressed promptly. The minister also clarified that the roles of teachers and cooks would not be affected during the process and that no posts were being removed. In fact, the scheme mandates that schools with up to 50 enrolled students must have three appointed teachers. Schools with more than 50 students will be staffed according to set standards, he said. To ensure safety, an audit is being carried out for all school buildings. Dilapidated buildings are being identified and demolished where necessary. Schools are being equipped with child-friendly furniture, sports materials, learning corners, wall decorations, wonder boxes, and other teaching aids. Singh also highlighted that over 1.26 lakh teachers had been appointed under the present government and that basic facilities in 96% of government schools had been upgraded under Operation Kayakalp. These improvements have also been recognised by NITI Aayog as a model worth emulating, he added.
CBFC denies certification to film 'based on' Yogi Adityanath's life; producers move HC
MUMBAI: The makers of a film, purportedly based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) decision to deny it certification. A bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale said it would hear the plea on Friday, but also asked why the CBFC rejected the applications when the novel which inspired the film has been in the public domain for eight years. If no objection was taken to the book, how could a film inspired by it disturb public order, the court asked, while issuing a notice to the CBFC and seeking its reply. Advocates Aseem Naphade, Satatya Anand and Nikhil Aradhe, representing film-makers Samrat Cinematics, argued that the CBFC rejected the applications for certification of the film, trailer and its songs without even watching the film. The makers had approached the HC earlier this month, seeking a direction to the Censor board to decide on their applications. In response, the CBFC assured the court last week that it would take a decision within two days. Despite the assurance, the board took the decision only now, the makers claimed in their fresh plea. The film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is slated for release on August 1. It is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, supposedly based on Adityanath's life.
Laila Majnus timeless tale comes alive
A city-based foundation commemorated Padma Bhushan Amritlal Nagar with an event at Sangeet Natak Akademi, highlighting his artistic contributions. The evening featured a discussion with his granddaughter, Richa Nagar, followed by a performance of Munshi Dil Lucknowi's 'Laila Majnu.
Not Just UP... Also Star Of Bihar: BJP Ally Om Prakash Rajbhar's Warning
Om Prakash Rajbhar, a two-time MLA and former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister, who many will know as an outspoken personality and an influential grassroots leader in eastern UP, is turning his attention further east, to Bihar.
Meta Alert Saves Life: Good Bye In My Life Instagram Post Triggers Police Rescue In Uttar Pradesh
A Class 12 student from Gorakhour narrowly escaped a tragic end late Monday night, thanks to a timely alert from Meta and a swift police response. According to a media report, the girl from the Belghat area had a fallout with her boyfriend two days ...
UP Sawan Mela scare: Biker crashes mid-stunt in Maut ka Kuan, riderless bike keeps circling arena
Panic at the Sawan fair in Maharajganj when a motorcycle stunt went awry at the 'Well of Death,' causing the rider to fall. Surprisingly, the riderless motorcycle continued circling for nearly an hour, raising serious safety concerns. Authorities shut down the unauthorized attraction and launched an inquiry into safety violations at the rural fair.
After several alarming incidents in Uttar Pradesh, a similar and deeply disturbing case has emerged in Uttarakhands Ranipokhari region. A well-organized and secretive conversion racket aimed at targeting and converting Hindu girls to Islam has been exposed by local police. This planned operation involved psychological manipulation, social media grooming, and logistical support to abduct and Continue reading Islamic Conversion Racket Spreads To Uttarakhand: Ranipokhari Case Exposes Love Jihad Network Targeting Hindu Girls The post Islamic Conversion Racket Spreads To Uttarakhand: Ranipokhari Case Exposes Love Jihad Network Targeting Hindu Girls appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Nithari case: SC rejects pleas against acquittal of accused
NEW DELHI: In a major setback to the CBI, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed as many as 14 appeals filed by the probe agency last year against the order of the Allahabad High Court acquitting Surendra Koli, the accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case in Noida. There is no perversity in the findings of the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Koli, said a three-judgebench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and K Vinod Chandran. The top court rejected the findings of the CBI, as it found serious lacunae in the probe agencys investigation. While rejecting the appeal of the CBI, the bench in its order clarified that any recovery made without recording the statement of the accused by the police is not admissible as evidence under the Evidence law. Only those recoveries that are made from a place accessible to the accused only can be admitted as evidence in a case primarily hinging on circumstantial evidence, the top court added. Moninder Singh Pandher and his domestic help Koli were accused of rape and murder of people, mostly children from their neighbourhood. Earlier, the apex court hadissued a notice and sought a response from Koli on the appeals filed by the CBI and the Uttar Pradesh govt. In July 2017, the specialCBIcourt judge Pawan Kumar Tiwari, in his verdict, held Pandher and Koli guilty for killing a 20-year-old woman, Pinki Sarkar, and sentenced them to death for their brutal and diabolical crime. The Allahabad High Court had later, in January 2015, commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment on account of an inordinate delay in deciding on Kolis mercy petition. The HC judgement was pronounced by a two-judge bench of the then High Court Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P K S Baghel (now retired) on a petition filed by the Peoples Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR). But the Allahabad HC had in October last year, however, acquitted Pandher and Koli in some of the cases concerning theNitharikillings and overturned the death penalty imposed on them by the trial court. The HC had acquitted Koli in 12 cases and Pandher in 2 cases, where they were earlier held guilty for murder and awarded the death penalty by the trial court. While acquitting Pandher and Koli, the HC had censured the investigating agencies, including UP Police andCBI,for a very casual probe in the case. No perversity in the findings of HC: Bench There is no perversity in the findings of the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Koli, said a three-judgebench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and K Vinod Chandran. The brutal murders had come to public attention in December 2006.
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Five members of interstate cyber gang held from Delhi
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We prioritize suggestions of public representatives: CM Yogi
LUCKNOW, July 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting with public representatives of the Lucknow division today, reviewing 3,397 development proposals worth 42,891 crores. He stressed that ground-level inputs from 42 MLAs and 5 MLCs across six districts of the division are vital for shaping government priorities and ensuring effective implementation of projects. He described the dialogue mechanism as a vital bridge of trust between the government and the people. During the meeting, 42 MLAs and 5 [] The post We prioritize suggestions of public representatives: CM Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha return to India after 127 years
NEW DELHI: The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India after 127 years. The holy remains were discovered from Piprahwa village in Uttar Pradesh in 1898. The repatriation of the rare remnants was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. He said that it was a joyous day for our cultural heritage. It would make every Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come home after 127 long years. These sacred relics highlight Indias close association with Bhagwan Buddha and his noble teachings. It also illustrates our commitment to preserving and protecting different aspects of our glorious culture. #VikasBhiVirasatBhi, he posted on X. The relics were allegedly placed in an auction scheduled in Hong Kong in May. However, the Ministry of Culture took strong diplomatic and legal measures to stop the sale. It also issued a legal notice to Sothebysa leading multinational auction housedemanding the immediate withdrawal of the auction. It may be recalled that the Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 but were taken away from India during the colonial period. When they appeared in an international auction earlier this year, we worked to ensure they returned home. I appreciate all those who have been involved in this effort, Modi also said. The Piprahwa relics, discovered by British civil engineer William Claxton Pepp in Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, are believed to be associated with the mortal remains of Lord Buddha. Enshrined by his followers around the 3rd century BCE, these relics have long held immense spiritual value for the global Buddhist community and represent one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Indias history. The majority of these relics were transferred to the Indian Museum in Kolkata in 1899. However, a portion of the relics retained by the Pepp family was taken out of the country and was listed for auction. Reacting to the development, Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the homecoming of the Piprahwa relics a matter of great pride for every Indian. This is one of the most significant instances of repatriation of our lost heritage and would not have been possible without the vision and initiative of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. Officials said that the sacred Piprahwa relics would be formally unveiled during a special ceremony and placed on public display, allowing citizens and global visitors to pay homage and witness these rare artefacts. This successful repatriation sets a benchmark in cultural diplomacy and collaboration, showcasing how strategic partnerships between public institutions and private enterprise can protect and preserve global heritage, said the ministry. This was achieved through a unique public-private partnership between the Ministry of Culture and Godrej Industries Group. Executive Vice Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group Pirojsha Godrej, whose sense of citizen responsibility and cultural stewardship shone through, partnered with the ministry in securing the relics and ensuring their return to India, said Shekhawat. On the occasion, Godrej remarked, We are deeply honoured to contribute to this historic moment. The Piprahwa gems are not just artefactsthey are timeless symbols of peace, compassion, and the shared heritage of humanity. Our partnership with the Government of India reflects our deep commitment to preserving cultural legacies for future generations.
