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Dense fog, cold wave and hazardous smog grip north India

North India woke up to a chilly Sunday, with dense fog and cold wave conditions affecting daily life across the region. In the national capital, temperatures dropped to 9C, while thick smog reduced visibility, prompting health advisories for residents. Despite the weather, services at Indira Gandhi International Airport remained unaffected as of 8 pm, according to a travel advisory. Other cities, including Karnal (Haryana) and Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), recorded similar conditions with temperatures hovering around 9C. IMD issued an orange alert for Moradabad. Agras Taj Mahal was obscured by dense fog, while Kanpur residents huddled around bonfires to keep warm. In Guwahati, Assam, the minimum temperature fell to 15C under foggy, cold-wave conditions. The air quality in Delhi worsened, with the AQI reaching 391, entering the severe category, and some localities crossing 400. Anand Vihar recorded 445, Patparganj 425, Nehru Nagar 433, Shadipur 445, Mundka 413, and IGI Airport 320. The combination of cold weather, calm winds, and fog trapped pollutants, resulting in dense haze and smog across the city. Authorities have invoked Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan, including restrictions on construction and industrial activity, while enforcing the No PUC, No Fuel rule. In response, the Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved a series of measures to improve environmental governance. Rs 100 crore will be allocated to rejuvenate 160 government-managed water bodies out of the 1,000 in the capital, aimed at pollution control. The government also approved the creation of Delhis first E-Waste Park at Holambi Kalan, spanning 11.5 acres, to operate on a 100% circular, zero-waste model. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, Rejuvenation of Delhis water bodies will play a crucial role in controlling pollution. The Chief Minister has directed that every possible support be provided to complete the work within the year. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, a thin layer of smog covered areas like Bandra Kurla Complex, with AQI recorded at 123 (moderate), highlighting that pollution continues to affect multiple urban centres across India. (With inputs from ANI)

Who is IAS Jasjit Kaur? Bijnor DM whose official residence is at risk of being sealed due to..., here's all you need to know

Jasjit Kaur is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She has established herself as a strict and experienced administrator. However, a special court in Moradabad orders the seizure of her government residence due to a long-pending land acquisition compensation case.

Highest officer liable for contempt for non-compliance with court order: Allahabad HC

Maintaining that the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary will be liable for contempt in cases relating to the Land Acquisition Act, 1984, as well as the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the court said distribution of work between different departments cannot be used as a pretext for not implementing a court order.

Kuldeep Sengar: Power lord from the hinterland reemerges

Indian judiciary has an image to protect. When a victim becomes helpless and sees other pillars of democracy crumbling, she looks up to the exalted benches with hope for justice. The last refuge of the powerless can also deliver irony in the winter chill of the national capital, especially when the perpetrator is a man of brute, feudal and political power, that runs amok naked in the wild fields. In offering reprieve to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, former BJP MLA and convict of rape and murder, the Delhi High Court climbed down from the height the lady of justice sits. Even without a seat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Sengar is powerful enough to scare the rape survivor and drive a nations conscience towards an agitation it would have preferred to avoid. The rape survivor, her mother, and activists sat on dharnas wherever they could, including outside the court premises. They could do so because, in a twist of unfortunate irony, Sengar is no ordinary one-issue convict. He got bail from the HC in the rape case, but will stay in jail, as he is serving another 10-year sentence for plotting the murder of the rape survivors father. He could walk out of jailan unimaginable scenario for the survivorif judiciary continues with its magnanimous streak towards the powerful and grants him bail in that case too. Senger is a quintessential north Indian politician of the hinterlands. Not suave, not a man of letters, not bothered about legal fine-print, not concerned about Article 21 of the Constitution: just a man surrounded by musclemen and a caravan of vehicles with red beacons. He might have considered himself an invincible frog in the small well of Unnao constitutency, something that led him to violate the 16-year-old survivor. Who can forget the April forenoon of 2018, when the minor survivor tried to immolate herself outside the heavily guarded residence of the chief minister in Lucknow in a desperate act to push the state government towards acknowledging her plight. The minor claimed that Sengar, the powerful BJP MLA of Bangarmau in Unnao, had raped her the previous year. She also accused the system of shielding him. When the media woke up to her tragedy, Sengars power was briefly curtailed. He was arrested and sent to jail, but he was still the power lord. He plotted an assault on the survivors father in custody as the father was picked by cops after getting implicated in a case of brawl with Sengars men. The father was being allegedly coerced by Unnao cops to ask his daughter to withdraw charges against Senger. The public outcry ensured that justice was delivered to the survivor. Politicians also joined in. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a sustained campaign against him. The political pressure clipped his wings, as he was expelled from BJP. A POCSO court sentenced him to life in December 2019 and ordered him to pay `25 lakh as compensation to the survivor. But before he was delivered justice, Sengar, allegedly, had another shot at lawlessness. On July 28, 2019, the survivor was travelling in car with others which was rammed into by a truck without a registration number plate. The survivor became doubly survived in the accident. She emerged out of this episode critically injured, like her lawyer, but lost two aunts, all of whom were travelling in the same car. The police made Sengar, his brother, and few aides accused in the case. When Sengar was eventually convicted in the rape case, the nation heaved a sigh of relief, believing that he was done for life and an example had been set for the brute, unbridled power of the hinterland. But, his bail a few days back has brought back a sense of doom and fear of naked power. Under public pressure, the CBI has decided to appeal against the HC order in the Supreme Court. But, will the power be fettered at the highest level? We feel that the CBI has approached SC just for saving its face and to douse down the public anger against Delhi High Court order, says the survivors counsel Mehmood Pracha. This is Sengars relevance in the Indian milieu!

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Beware! Heaters scorch moisture in air, use up oxygen

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Big Boost to Uttar Pradesh: THIS expressway set to transform Gorakhpur, 156 villages to be connected, here's all you need to know

The 525.590 km expressway will now have 86.600 km of its length in Gorakhpur-Kushinagar. The alignment work is underway, and we expect to complete the survey by March, says Lalit Pal, Project Director, NHAI.

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UP govt makes arrangements for night shelters, blankets amid cold wave

Lucknow: In view of the severe cold wave and dense fog prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has made comprehensive and well-planned arrangements to provide relief to the general public. According to a statement, night shelters, bonfires and blanket distribution arrangements have been fully activated in all districts of the state to ensure that [] The post UP govt makes arrangements for night shelters, blankets amid cold wave appeared first on The Navhind Times .

UP Police is a symbol of fear for criminals, trust for citizens: Yogi

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Class 11 student was shot over threat to rivals through Insta status: Cops

FSDA traces 704-cr supply chain where codeine cough syrup was used solely for intoxication

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Pet dog, whose illness drove sisters to suicide, dies

UP panchayat enforces no phones, shorts rule for minors

Baghpat: A khap panchayat in Uttar Pradeshs Baghpat district issued strict guidelines in banning smartphones for minors and shorts for both girls and boys, citing growing concern over Western influence and cultural values. The guidelines also outlined rules regarding wedding ceremonies, with restrictions on guest lists and limiting overall spending. The khap panchayats decision to 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 .

Adityanath launches AI-based app on crime data at police conference

In a significant move towards enhancing law enforcement, chief minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh unveiled the innovative YAKSH app powered by AI, alongside inaugurating 'Police Manthan'a two-day summit tailored for senior police officials. This pivotal event aims to redefine modern policing, addressing pressing issues such as cybercrime, human trafficking, and the complexities of social media.

Teenage Student Injured in Self-Harm Incident in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A teenage boy was injured after allegedly inflicting injuries upon himself in the Watalkadal area of Srinagar, sources said on Saturday. Police sources said that the injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at Watalkadal. They said the boy had allegedly inflicted injuries on his neck by []

Kashi to host 72nd senior National Volleyball Championship

Kashi is set to host the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship from January 4-11, featuring 73 teams and over 1,000 players. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal invitation for the event, which aims to boost Kashi's sports infrastructure and inspire youth. Local mascots, 'Nandu' and 'Neera', will represent the championship.

Justice Delayed: The Unnao rape survivor's long-running legal battle

LUCKNOW: At a time when the pillars of democracy appear to be crumbling incessantly, the judiciary is still considered the last resort for the common man to seek unconditional reprieve. However, when a rape survivor is forced to sit on a dharna under the chilling winter sky against a convicted perpetrator, mind you, not an accused, the image appears deeply disturbing. The conditional bail granted by the Delhi High Court to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case has stirred the nations conscience. Although the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the main prosecuting agency in the case, has moved the Supreme Court against the December 23 judgment , the survivors lawyer, Mehmood Pracha, has expressed serious doubts over the intent of the central agency, which has been probing the case since it was handed over to it following a massive public outcry during the Yogi Adityanath governments tenure in 2018. We are not sure if the CBI will contest this case in the Supreme Court sincerely or not. We feel that the CBI has approached the Supreme Court just to save its face and to douse public anger against the Delhi High Court order, Pracha said. He said he would approach the CBI office to get an FIR registered on behalf of the rape survivor against the investigating officer of the case and other CBI officials, who had allegedly been backing Sengar during the trial in the lower court, seeking action against them. Pracha also claimed that he was preparing to independently challenge the High Court order in the apex court so that there could be some scope of justice for the survivor in the present circumstances. The only relief for the survivor is that Sengar will remain in jail as he is currently serving another 10-year sentence for allegedly plotting the murder of the survivors father while in judicial custody. He would walk out of jail only after securing bail in that case as well. Two lawyers move SCchallenging Delhi HC order granting bail to Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar Who can forget the April forenoon of 2018, when a 17-year-old minor from Unnao attempted to die by suicide outside the heavily guarded chief ministers residence in Lucknow in a desperate bid to force the state government to acknowledge her plight. The minor alleged that Sengar, then the powerful BJP MLA from Bangarmau in Unnao, had raped her the previous year. She also accused the system of shielding him. After facing alleged mudslinging and character assassination, the survivor was finally heard and an FIR was eventually registered by the Uttar Pradesh police against Sengar, his brothers and others named by her. She was aware that it would be a long and arduous battle for justice. Sengar was arrested and sent to jail, but not before allegedly plotting an assault on the survivors father while he was in custody after being picked up by district police in connection with a brawl involving Sengars supporters. The survivors father was allegedly coerced by the police authorities in Unnao to pressure his daughter into withdrawing her allegations. The Uttar Pradesh government transferred the probe to the CBI in April 2018. In 2019, the survivor had a providential escape after a truck rammed into her car on a national highway. Since then, she has been living under court-ordered Central Reserve Police Force protection in Delhi. She eventually got married in 2023. The hearing in the case was shifted to the national capital on the directions of the Supreme Court, which transferred it from Lucknow citing grave threats to the survivors life. In December 2019, the trial court sentenced Sengar to life imprisonment and ordered him to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation. He was tried under child protection laws as the survivor was 17 at the time of the assault in 2017. However, six years after the conviction, another judicial order has brought the focus back to the 2017 case. Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term Aghast at the High Court order, the survivor and her mother, along with several social activists, protested at India Gate and outside the Delhi High Court. They were allegedly dragged, pushed and pulled by the Delhi police during the protest. According to legal experts, the Delhi High Courts order was based on a legal technicality raised by Sengars counsel, whether the former legislator qualified as a public servant. The argument centred on Section 5(c) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which allows a life sentence for aggravated penetrative sexual assault committed by a public servant. This provision was used by the trial court to award Sengar a life sentence in December 2019. Exploiting what was argued to be a loophole in the definition of a public servant under the POCSO Act, Sengar drew benefit when a two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court ruled that he could not be categorised as a public servant either under Section 5(c) of the Pocso Act or Section 376(2)(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, in its prima facie finding, said the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO was not made out against Sengar. In suspending the former MLAs life sentence, the High Court observed that since the POCSO Act did not define a public servant, the term had to be interpreted through Section 21 of the IPC, which lists various categories of public servants but does not explicitly include MPs or MLAs. Under POCSO, aggravated penetrative sexual assault by a public servant is punishable with a minimum 20-year jail term, extendable to the remainder of a convicts natural life. Several legal experts argue that the High Court order runs contrary to the trial courts findings. The trial court had held that a public servant was anyone holding an official position mandated to perform specific duties under the Constitution, and that Sengar fell within that category. Will not be scared, have faith in Supreme Court: Unnao rape survivor After settling that Sengar was not a public servant, the High Court prima facie held that he was nonetheless guilty under Section 3 of the Pocso Act, which deals with penetrative sexual assault and carries a minimum sentence of 10 years. Granting further relief, the court noted that since the offence occurred prior to the 2019 amendment to the POCSO Act, which raised the minimum punishment from seven years to 10, the earlier sentencing framework applied. Consequently, the court observed that Sengar had already served the minimum term. However, the High Courts emphasis on safeguarding the fundamental rights of a convicted offender has struck a discordant note in a case where the survivor and her family have faced alleged intimidation and constant threats from a powerful political figure. Ever since the conditional bail was granted, there has been an outpouring of support for the Unnao rape survivor, who has repeatedly said she fears for her life. The trial court had earlier flagged serious lapses in the CBIs investigation, stating that it was an inescapable conclusion that the agency did not conduct a fair probe. It observed that the CBIs alleged laxity worked to the disadvantage of the survivor and her family and also questioned the delay in filing the charge sheet in the custodial death case against Sengar. The survivors struggle dates back to the initial inaction of the Uttar Pradesh police, which was criticised by the Allahabad High Court. The disturbing feature of the case is that the law and order machinery and the government officials were directly in league and under the influence of Kuldeep Sengar, the court observed in April 2018. The court noted that the survivors father was allegedly assaulted by Sengars relatives and henchmen. Even the survivors uncle was implicated in a petty case and continues to languish in Unnao jail. Despite being grievously injured, the survivors father was declared fit by the then Unnao Chief Medical Officer, following which he was sent to jail. He later died in judicial custody. Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a party-hopping politician, was regarded as a towering figure in Unnao. The eldest of four brothers, he entered politics by winning a Gram Pradhan election in 1996. He later won the 2002 Assembly election from the Unnao constituency on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket. Over the years, he switched parties multiple times, joining the Samajwadi Party in 2007, winning from Bangarmau, repeating the feat from Bhagwantnagar in 2012, and eventually joining the BJP to win from Bangarmau in the March 2017 Assembly election. Months later, in June 2017, the survivor accused him of raping her at his office in his ancestral village on the pretext of offering her a job. A Thakur by caste, Sengar was considered an electoral asset across parties in Unnao, a district with a sizeable upper-caste population. He consolidated his clout with the backing of his brothers, Manoj and Atul, who allegedly acted as strongmen and helped him dominate the region adjoining Lucknow. The Sengar brothers were once accused of firing at an Additional Superintendent of Police-rank officer. Instead of booking them, the state police allegedly chose to strike a compromise in 2004.

UP: Odia studies academic programme introduced at BHU for the academic year 2025-26

Banaras Hindu University has launched an Odia Studies academic programme for the 2025-26 academic year, aligning with NEP 2020. This Ability Enhancement Course aims to strengthen regional language education and cultural literacy by focusing on Odia language, literature, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.

UP: IIT-BHU to organize meeting to accelerate Agritech business park initiative for farmers

IIT-BHU, Varanasi, is spearheading an Agritech Business Park initiative to economically empower farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Collaborating with BHU, FPOs, and scientists, the project aims to triple farmer incomes by integrating modern technology, value addition, and direct market access. This aims to boost local economies and reduce rural migration.

UP: BHU researchers develop first molecular classification of oral cancer to guide precision therapy

Banaras Hindu University researchers have developed the world's first molecular classification of oral cancer, identifying five distinct biological groups. This groundbreaking study, published in Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, moves beyond traditional methods to guide precision therapy, particularly for Indian and Southeast Asian populations.

UP: Conman arrested in Azamgarh for duping women with fake rituals; jewelry, cash, weapon recovered

Police have arrested an inter-district conman in Azamgarh. The accused posed as a priest to trick women into giving him their gold jewelry for religious rituals. He would then flee with the valuables. Authorities recovered jewelry worth 1.25 lakh, cash, a weapon, and a motorcycle. The conman was apprehended after a brief exchange of fire.

Teema eyes North India expansion: Taiwanese electronic giant might soon enter Uttar Pradesh; plan to establish tech park

Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers' Association (Teema) is considering Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) region for its proposed Indian facility. This initiative, led by Foxconn chairman Young Liu, aims to create AI-integrated, ESG-focused global manufacturing hubs, leveraging Taiwan's tech park experience and expanding its electronics supply chain internationally.

UP: Drug racket exposed in Varanasi, fake licence used for illegal codeine trade; Rs 30 crore properties to be attached

An organized drug trafficking racket was exposed in Sonbhadra district, leading to the investigation of Bhola Prasad, father of kingpin Subham Jaiswal. Prasad allegedly used fake documents to obtain a drug license and establish fake firms, illegally smuggling codeine-based cough syrup. His ill-gotten gains are estimated at 30 crores, with authorities initiating proceedings to attach his properties.

Home fire to beat cold kills 4 of family in Bihar

SARAN (Bihar): At least four members of a family, including three children, died of suffocation on Saturday as they slept with a fire lit in a closed room to beat the cold in Bihar's Saran district, police said. Two others fell unconscious in the incident that occurred early in the morning in the Bhagwan Bazar area, a senior officer said. The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, but a preliminary investigation suggested that they were family members of an Uttar Pradesh government official. They died due to a lack of oxygen caused by a fire lit in the closed room. Four people, including three children, died and two others were found unconscious. The two have been admitted to the nearest hospital. An investigation is on, Saran's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kumar Ashish, who visited the spot, told reporters. Forensic experts have also been engaged to assist the investigators, the SSP said. The case is being probed from all angles, he added.

SIR: Over 3.5 Cr Voters Flagged for Removal Across 12 States, UP Draft Roll on Dec 31

More than 3.5 crore electors have been provisionally deleted from electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs following the publication of draft rolls under the SIR, Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest electorate in the country.

No Phones, Shorts For Children: UP Panchayat Guidelines To Protect 'Culture'

A khap Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has issued guidelines banning smartphones for teenagers and half-pants for both boys and girls, citing concerns about Western influence and cultural values.

Delhi: Protest Against Bail for ex-BJP MLA in Unnao Rape Case

Womens organisations held a protest against Delhi HCs suspension of sentence given to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted in the Unnao gang rape case of Uttar Pradesh.

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J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised

Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation at Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. Official sources said, the injured boy was referred to SMHS hospital, after the incident took place inside his rented room at Safakadal. The injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, presently staying at Safakadal, Srinagar. He is stated to be 16 years old. [] The post J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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Shia Personal Law Board to deliberate on UCC, waqf reforms, minority rights at Dec 28 convention

LUCKNOW: The All India Shia Personal Law Board will deliberate on the proposed Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, alleged corruption in waqf boards, minority rights, socio-economic backwardness and political representation of Shia Muslims at its annual national convention to be held here on December 28. According to the board, the meeting will also condemn []

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UK-based UP preacher booked over Pakistan links

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate has opened a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based Islamic preacher from UP, after an FIR by the Anti-Terrorist Squad flagged alleged radical links and suspicious foreign funding. Khan, a native of Azamgarh, was appointed an assistant teacher in a government-aided madrassa in 1984 but left India in 2007, later settling in the UK and acquiring British citizenship by 2013. Despite living abroad, he allegedly continued to draw a salary for nearly a decade, earning around Rs 16 lakh, and later secured voluntary retirement with full benefits in 2017. Investigators say he fraudulently availed medical leave, updated service records, and remained on paper a serving employee while overseas. ED sources claim Khan amassed properties worth Rs 33 crore in Sant Kabir Nagar and deposited about Rs 5 crore in cash from suspicious entities. Multiple FIRs have been registered under cheating, forgery, FEMA provisions, and charges including concealment of foreign citizenship and waging war against India. An ATS report dated March 25, 2025, alleges he travelled frequently to Pakistan for dawah-related activities and maintained links with clerics and organisations in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The probe also flags interactions with separatist-leaning individuals in Jammu and Kashmir and attempts to build ideological influence in eastern Uttar Pradesh after 2017. Post-return, Khan established a girls madrassa in Khalilabad and floated two NGOs, which allegedly received foreign donations. Authorities sealed his madrassa campuses this year over financial irregularities, suspecting them to be operational nodes for foreign fund inflows. The government suspended four officials from the Minority Welfare Department, calling the case one of the most extraordinary instances of administrative collusion and systemic breakdown.

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