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We're Accountable To Survivor: What CBI, Supreme Court Said In Unnao Rape Case Hearing
The Supreme Court stayed a Delhi High Court order suspending ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the rape case of a woman - then a minor - in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017.
Ex MLA Kuldeep Sengar To Stay In Jail, Supreme Court Stays Bail In Unnao Case
The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order suspending ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life term for the rape of a woman then a minor in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017.
SC stays Delhi HC order suspending life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao rape case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday stayed the Delhi High Courts order that had suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar and granted him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case involving a minor girl. Passing the order, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the operation of the Delhi High Courts December 23 order would remain stayed, and clarified that Sengar shall not be released pursuant to that ruling. In view of the peculiar facts, where the convict stands convicted for a separate offence, we stay the operation of the Delhi High Court order dated December 23, 2025. The respondent shall not be released pursuant to the said order, the CJI observed. The apex court also issued notice to Sengar on an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the High Courts decision to suspend his life sentence. Sengar, a former BJP MLA, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2019 for the rape of a minor in Uttar Pradeshs Unnao district. (This is a breaking news update)
Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar won't walk free, Supreme Court stays Delhi HC bail order
The Supreme Court has halted the Delhi High Court's decision to grant conditional bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Sengar, a former Uttar Pradesh MLA, was convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The CBI had appealed the bail, highlighting the severity of the crime and the survivor's safety. The apex court's intervention ensures Sengar remains in jail.
Adityanath orders closure of schools across Uttar Pradesh till January 1 amid cold wave
The safety of children is paramount during the cold wave, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated, says UP CM Adityanath
UP Police hashtag tops global trending list on X for over two hours
Lucknow: A social media hashtag related to a two-day conference of senior Uttar Pradesh police officers generated more than 1.7 billion impressions and trended at the top of the global list on the social media platform X, officials said. According to an official statement issued on Sunday night, the Hindi hashtag #UP_Police_Manthan, linked to 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 .
Congress Stumbles Over Data Chief's Tamil Nadu Debt Levels Alarming Post
A Congress functionary's remark unfavourably comparing Tamil Nadu's debt levels with BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh has dropped his party in hot water before next year's Assembly election.
Nearly 200 UP villagers get rabies shots after consuming curd from buffalo that died after dog bite
BUDAUN: Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun got rabies vaccination as a precautionary measure after they discovered that the raita (a curd-based dish) they consumed at the funeral was made from the milk of a buffalo that died after being bitten by a dog. According to the villagers, a funeral ceremony was held in the village on December 23, where they had raita. Later, it came to light that the buffalo whose milk was used to make the dish had been bitten by a dog a few days earlier. The buffalo died on December 26, after which panic spread in the village due to the fear of infection. The villagers reached the Ujhani community health centre and got vaccinated. Chief Medical Officer Dr Rameshwar Mishra on Sunday said that they had received information that a buffalo in the village had been bitten by a rabid dog and had died due to symptoms of rabies. It was reported that the villagers had consumed 'infected' raaita. As a precaution, everyone was advised to get a rabies injection. Prevention is better than cure. Everyone who had any doubts was given the anti-rabies vaccine. Normally, there is no risk of rabies after boiling the milk, but the vaccination was done to prevent any potential risk, Mishra said. According to the health department, no disease has spread in the village so far, and the situation is completely normal. The CMO also said that anyone who came to get the anti-rabies injection was immediately given the injection at the Ujhani Community Health Centre. For this purpose, the primary health centre/community centre was kept open on both Saturday and Sunday. He said that the village is being monitored as a precaution to prevent the spread of any kind of rumours or panic. Another villager Dharmpal said that the buffalo was bitten by a dog, due to which it fell ill and later died. The fear of infection arose because the 'raaita' was made from the milk of that same buffalo, so they got the rabies injection.
All schools In Uttar Pradesh Closed Till January 1 Due Cold Wave
The state government is ensuring adequate blankets, bonfires, and night shelters for the needy, with officials instructed to provide timely relief and maintain cleanliness and food at shelters.
Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh received anti-rabies vaccinations as a precaution after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo that later died of suspected rabies. The buffalo had reportedly been bitten by a rabid dog, prompting health officials to administer vaccines to prevent any potential risk, though no disease has spread so far.
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Police Manthan concludes with focus on disaster management, organised crime
Class 11 student ends life as family fails to meet iPhone demand
A severe cold wave has disrupted normal school schedules across several North Indian states. According to media reports, Uttar Pradesh has ordered the closure of all schools until January 1, 2026, while Bihar and Jharkhand have announced temporary closures with revised timings in some areas. Heavy snowfall has extended winter holidays in Himachal Pradesh. Rajasthan continues scheduled winter vacations, while schools in South and East India remain open with normal classes.
Living patient declared dead: 3 suspended
Dog-bite buffalos curd sparks rabies vaccination drive in UP village
Budaun: Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradeshs Budaun, got rabies vaccination as a precaution measure after they discovered that the raita (a curd-based dish) they consumed at funeral was made from the milk of a buffalo that died after being bitten by a dog. According to the villagers, a funeral ceremony was 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 .
Civic drive at mayors meets in Ayodhya
Musical bonanza like bonfire on chilly Sunday
City prof gets IHC award for book on Nalandas past
Step up monitoring of checks on sanitation, officials told
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Insider track | NIA boss wanted, CVs welcome
The race to find the next National Investigation Agency chief has picked up pace after DG Sadanand Vasant Date was sent back to his home cadre. The 1990-batch officer, feted for his role during 26/11, is now widely tipped to take over as Maharashtra DGP. Names are now being tossed around in closed-door meetings for his successor. Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Kumar Dekas name did surface, despite him already enjoying two extensions till June 2026. But the mood in government circles favours a 1994-batch officer with solid anti-terror credentials. Several Special DGs in paramilitary forces exist on paper, but none seem to have made the cut. R&AW officers are also being kept out, with continuity preferred amid a fast-changing geopolitical backdrop. Spotlight on Bengals new variable As West Bengal heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, political attention is turning to Humayun Kabir. The suspended TMC leader, now leading his Janata Unnayana Party, is drawing crowds, particularly among Muslim voters, and plans to contest every Muslim-majority seatincluding TMC strongholds like Ballygunge. Delhi circles are debating whether Kabir could play a role similar to AIMIM in Bihar, splitting the opposition vote and indirectly helping the BJP. While the saffron party remains publicly quiet, opposition leaders worry that Kabirs rise could chip away at the TMCs support more than challenge the BJP. With a new political dynamic emerging, his presence is set to reshape the electoral landscape and make several closely fought constituencies more unpredictable in 2026. Pay panel without a pay office The 8th Central Pay Commission has been announced, named, and chaired, but it still doesnt know where to sit. More than a month after its constitution under former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission has not been allotted office space. This is despite a looming deadline, as the 7th Pay Commission expires on December 31, 2025, with revised salaries due from January 1, 2026. Though the panel has an 18-month window to submit recommendations, it hasnt formally begun work. Whispers in bureaucratic corridors suggest the delay is tactical: a pay award announcement closer to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, followed by payouts with arrears nearer the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, could be politically convenient. Extension denied, contract supplied The Centre may have said no, but UPs Yogi Adityanath government has proved that administrative detours are always available. After the Union Home Ministry rejected the proposal to extend Prashant Kumars tenure as DGP, the state quietly brought him back on a three-year contract. The 1990-batch retired IPS officer is the new chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, which handles recruitment for secondary and higher education teachers. The timing is telling, with the state keeping a close watch on the 2027 Assembly elections. The UPESSC itself is a relatively new creation, formed in 2024 by merging two education recruitment bodies. The message from Lucknow is unmistakable: denial in Delhi does not always mean retirement at home. CWC meets, pens nearly fly The Congress Working Committee meeting had more sparks than planned, and not all of them came from Digvijay Singhs comments on the RSS and BJP. A pointed exchange between Shashi Tharoor and party spokesperson Pawan Khera also raised eyebrows. Tharoor reportedly pressed Khera to detail his public allegations about goings-on in the Prime Ministers Office, linked to claims involving former IAS officer Navneet Sehgal. Khera is said to have explained his position during the meeting, but his parting quip Why dont you also write about it? didnt go unnoticed. Some leaders saw it as a swipe at Tharoors prolific writing and social media posts praising Prime Minister Modi, which have made sections of the party visibly uncomfortable.
UP Congress marks 140 years with tributes, exhibition and political call
Complete breakdown of law & order in UP: Akhilesh
As cold wave intensifies, CM orders closure of schools till Jan 1
Gosainganj BJP corporator injured in attack
The completion of these expressways is expected to have a profound impact on the local economy, with improved connectivity likely to attract investments and boost trade in the region. The increased accessibility will also benefit the local population, making it easier for people to trave.
Use AI, advanced tech tools to dismantle conversion rackets, Yogi tells UP cops
Six accused arrested in codeine cough syrup racket from Varanasi, Mirzapur
Ram temple to remain open during second anniversary celebrations
Lucknow records coldest day of season, dense fog persists across state
Bodies of couple found hanging from tree under which they tied knot 22 days ago
2.8 Crore Names Removed From UP's Draft Voter Rolls After SIR
The draft electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh, which will be published on December 31, is likely to have the names of about 12.55 crore voters, with almost 2.89 crore names deleted from the pre-SIR voter list.
Surya Charishma Tamiri Lifts Maiden Senior National Crown
The womens doubles crown went to Karnatakas third-seeded duo Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K, who beat Manipurs Priya Devi Konjengbam and Uttar Pradeshs Shruti Mishra 21-14, 21-18.
Ram Temple to Become Global Spiritual Hub: Naidu
Naidu praised the Uttar Pradesh government for its development efforts and said UP was doing extremely well.
Uttar Pradesh SIR: Nearly 2.89 crore names deleted from draft voter list
Those excluded will have a chance to contest the deletion starting January 1, the State's chief electoral officer says
UP SIR: Nearly 2.89 crore names deleted from draft voter list
Uttar Pradesh's draft voter list will feature 12.55 crore names. Nearly 2.89 crore voters were removed. Those excluded can reapply from January 1. Over 1 crore voters are unmapped and need to provide documents. Objections to the draft list can be filed until January 31. This process aims for a clean electoral roll.
Right-wing workers storm birthday party claiming love jihad in Bareilly
Chaos erupted during a birthday celebration after right-wing workers gatecrashed the party and allegedly assaulted two Muslim attendants, making claims of love jihad in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district on December 27. The birthday party was hosted by a Hindu girl, a first-year BSc nursing student, at a restaurant in the Prem Nagar area. It was 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 .
Two Suspected Kashmiri Men Found Begging In UPs Bareilly, Detained
Bareilly (UP), Dec 28: Uttar Pradesh Police have detained two suspected Kashmiri men, allegedly after villagers complained about their suspicious activities in Bareilly district, officials said on Sunday. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when villagers complained, on the polices X handle, about two Kashmiri men who allegedly were found begging at houses in Dhimri village in the Ahladpur area, police said. Izzatnagar police launched a search after suspecting their language and manner of speaking, they said. The [] The post Two Suspected Kashmiri Men Found Begging In UPs Bareilly, Detained appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged immediate action on discussions from the two-day Police Manthan, emphasizing its institutionalization as an annual event. He highlighted the need for proactive preparation against emerging security threats, citing illegal conversions as an example. The CM also stressed improved law and order, transparency, and human intelligence for effective policing.
UP law and order model cited as example in other states: Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the states law and order model is cited as an example in other states, asserting that a sense of security has driven investment and infrastructure growth. Addressing the concluding day of the two-day Police Manthan conference at the police headquarters here, Adityanath said, We have 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 .
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)
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.
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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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.
Teachers, staff sensitised about PoSH Act
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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 .
Shankh Air to debut in Indian skies by first quarter of 2026
NEW DELHI: Shankh Air, the next airline to kickstart operations in the country, plans to make its debut in the first quarter of 2026. It will focus on domestic operations initially and plans to go international before the end of the decade. In an exclusive chat with The New Indian Express , Managing Director Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma expressed confidence about the financial position as well as operational capability of Shankh Air. We plan to operate five aircraft which we are purchasing from Bulgaria. Three Airbus A320 aircraft will reach us shortly and two A321 aircraft are expected to reach us by mid February. We are planning to begin the services in February 2026. However, if there is some delay due to paperwork formalities, it could get delayed a bit. By the first quarter of 2026, we will definitely be running our services, he said. The airline will first focus on operations inside Uttar Pradesh. Hastening to add that it cannot be treated as a small airline, he said, We have Airbus aircraft with us. We also plan to cover Lucknow to Delhi and Lucknow to Mumbai. After stabilising our domestic operations, we plan to go international by 2029, Vishwakarma said. New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts The MD said that it was fully funded by its parent company Shankh Trading. We are on a sound footing financially. Our aircraft are on lease plus finance but they are being funded by external banks. Shankh Air has the requisite number of trained pilots at its disposal to start operations, he claimed. The airline will have its base in Noida and plans to have parking bays at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airline will focus on bringing people who have never stepped into an aircraft to fly, he stressed. We plan to stand out by offering excellent service. We are confident of drawing the public to travel with us, he added. The prices of the tickets will be at the lower end. The target audience will be the middle class. We have no plans to hike our ticket fares, Vishwakarma stressed.
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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.
