One target at a time: Mairaj ready for another shot at Asian Games glory
Born on November 2, 1975, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, Mairaj Ahmad Khan is an Indian skeet shooter and two-time Olympian
Jharkhand woman found dead under suspicious circumstances, family alleges dowry murder
Digital Desk | Medininagar (Jharkhand), Sep 9 (IANS) A newlywed woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Jharkhand's Palamu district, with her family accusing her in-laws of murdering her and attempting to pass it off as a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Vaishnavi Devi, was found hanging from a noose in a room at her matrimonial home near Redma Chowk in Medininagar under the Town police station limits late on Tuesday night. Vaishnavi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, had married Suraj Gupta, a resident of Medininagar, around 10 months ago. According to her family, she had been subjected to harassment over demands for additional dowry soon after the marriage. The incident came to light on Wednesday when members of the husband's family brought Vaishnavi to the Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in a critical condition. However, doctors at the hospital declared her dead. Her family has alleged that after her death was confirmed, the in-laws attempted to remove the body from the hospital quietly. However, alert personnel at the MMCH police outpost intervened and stopped them, following which information about the incident was conveyed to the woman's family. Relatives of the deceased arrived in Medininagar from the Audimod police station area of Sonbhadra district on Wednesday and levelled serious allegations against the in-laws. Vaishnavi's maternal uncle, Jitendra, claimed that she had been continuously harassed over dowry demands since her marriage. He said Vaishnavi had spoken normally with her mother over the phone at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday and had not mentioned any stress or dispute. A few hours later, however, the family was informed of her death, raising serious suspicions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police have taken custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination. Officials said a detailed investigation is underway based on the statements and allegations made by the woman's family.
BJP state in-charge Vinod Tawde goes into UP election mode; to tour 15 districts from Sept 16
BJP leader Vinod Tawde is intensifying preparations for upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He will visit three regions and approximately fifteen districts between September 16 and 22. Tawde advised ticket aspirants to focus on their constituencies and ground presence instead of Delhi visits. The party emphasizes grassroots work and organizational performance for ticket assessments. BJP is also strengthening social and caste equations for the crucial electoral state.
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets UFC Star Puja Tomar, Calls Her Journey 'inspiring'
US Ambassador Sergio Gor: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian mixed martial artist Puja Tomar, praising her historic achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and calling her journey an inspiring example of how sports can connect people across nations. Sharing a picture of the meeting with the athlete on X, Gor lauded Tomar for breaking barriers on the global stage. Wonderful to meet Puja Tomar @pujatomar19, the first Indian woman to compete in the @UFC, and the first Indian fighter to win a UFC bout. Her journey is an incredible example of how sports can connect people and inspire the next generation! the US Ambassador posted. Hailing from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, Tomar scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to earn a UFC contract. She made further waves in the combat sports world by securing a victory on her UFC debut, becoming the first fighter representing India to register a win in the worlds premier MMA promotion. Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare have represented India in the UFC, and Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar has as well. However, women have not had their chance until Puja, a Wushu fighter with an 8-4 record, including six knockouts and a four-fight winning streak, now has the opportunity to pave the way for her fellow female fighters in India. Before entering the octagon, Tomar was a five-time national Wushu champion and competed in various international MMA events. Puja began training in Wushu at age 12, became a national champion multiple times by 17, and shifted to professional MMA to showcase India on the world combat stage. Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare have represented India in the UFC, and Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar has as well. However, women have not had their chance until Puja, a Wushu fighter with an 8-4 record, including six knockouts and a four-fight winning streak, now has the opportunity to pave the way for her fellow female fighters in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Currently based in Gurgaon, she trains full-time at Soma Fight Club in Bali with world-class coaches and sparring partners. Article Source: IANS
DGCA restricts flying activities at UP training schools during BRICS Summit
Flying activities from Uttar Pradesh FTOs will halt during the BRICS Summit. Restrictions will be in force from September eleventh to thirteenth for security. Similar prohibitions apply to FTOs in six other northern states. Light aircraft and drones are banned within a 300-kilometer Delhi radius. These measures ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the upcoming summit.
UPPSC Assistant Professor Mains Admit Card 2026 Released
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the Mains Admit Card for the Assistant Professor recruitment. This recruitment is for a total of 1236 positions, with the Mains examination scheduled from September 15 to October 1, 2026. Candidates who participated in the Pre Examination can now download their admit cards from the UPPSC website. The application process for this recruitment took place from September 4 to October 6, 2025. For detailed information on important dates, application fees, and how to download the admit card, read the full article.
Indian Engineer, Who Was Detained In Russia For 'Drunkenness', Returns Home
Sneha Gupta, in her SOS video, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to intervene and help in securing her husband's safe return.
Delhi building collapse: PG operator arrested, police probe lease agreement
A PG operator has been arrested in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, as police are probing the role of the leaseholders of the building on lease and the construction and repair work carried out there, sources said on Wednesday. Sudhanshu, one of the two business partners running the 'Hostel Daze' PG, was arrested during the investigation and is being questioned by police, sources said. Police sources said the building owner Mahesh had leased the property to Sudhanshu and his business partner Shubham Tyagi in August 2025. The duo subsequently started operating the premises as a paying guest accommodation under the name 'Hostel Daze'. Tyagi is currently absconding and efforts are underway to trace him, the sources said. A labour contractor, Sanoj, has already been apprehended in connection with the case. He is being brought from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi for questioning over the construction and repair
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister, O.P. Rajbhar, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, urging the Kannauj MP to rein in what he described as his Yadav, or 'Ahir', and Muslim, or 'Zahir', supporters, while referring to the kidnapping of a trader in Jhansi and the arrest of a suspected cow slaughter accused following a police encounter in Hapur. Rajbhar's remarks came after two separate incidents were reported in the state. In Jhansi, a government schoolteacher, Ravi Yadav, and his associate, Vinay Yadav, abducted a snacks trader, identified as Vikas Kumar Gupta, following a minor argument on September 6. The police arrested the two accused within seven hours of the incident. In another case, two suspected cattle smugglers, identified as Bilal and Zaheer, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district following a late-night encounter with the police on September 8. According to the police, the two arrested men are repeat offenders and have around 24 criminal cases registered against them across Hapur and neighbouring Amroha districts. The cases include allegations related to cow slaughter, theft, violations under the Arms Act and offences registered under the Gangster Act. The police also said that the accused confessed to their involvement in recent incidents of cattle slaughter in forests located in the local area. Reacting to both incidents, Rajbhar took to X and said, Control your 'Ahir' and 'Zahir', Maharaj. They're causing way too much trouble. Not only are they harming society, but they'll end up finishing you off too. Just look at yesterday's incident. In Jhansi, your 'Ahir', who's a government teacher, kidnapped a businessman from the Bania community. Though Baba's police have caught him. Meanwhile, in Hapur, your 'Zahir' was arrested after an encounter in a cow slaughter case, Rajbhar said in his post. The minister also alleged that some criminals were wearing blue outfits similar to the uniform associated with the Rashtriya Suheldev Sena and challenged Akhilesh Yadav to ensure that such individuals were disciplined and prevented from engaging in criminal activities. Those criminals you've dressed in blue outfits, copying the uniform of the Rashtriya Suheldev Sena, teach them the same kind of discipline as that Suheldev Sena too. If you can't teach them that, at least make them swear, while sitting in AC and playing PC, not to commit crimes, Rajbhar said. Otherwise, your 'Ahir and Zahir' won't even let you win 27 seats in 2027, he added. Rajbhar's remarks came against the backdrop of heightened political activity in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Uttar Pradesh Extends Retirement Age for Doctors to 70 Years
The Uttar Pradesh government has raised the retirement age for doctors to 70, aiming to enhance healthcare services across the state. Uttar Pradesh Extends Retirement Age for Doctors to 70 Years
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UP govt doctors can now serve till 70 through reappointment: Why did the govt extend their service?
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the public healthcare system, government doctors in Uttar Pradesh will now be able to continue serving until the age of 70 through reappointment after retirement. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, said the decision is intended to make better use of the experience and expertise of senior doctors while improving healthcare delivery across the state. At present, government doctors in Uttar Pradesh can remain in service until the age of 65. The Health Department has now started the process of issuing an order that will allow eligible doctors to be reappointed and continue their services up to the age of 70.
Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region Base Map Approved; 30 Projects Identified Across 6 Districts
Rajbhar Launches Sharp Attack on Akhilesh Yadav Over Rising Crime in Uttar Pradesh
Om Prakash Rajbhar criticizes Akhilesh Yadav for rising crime, warns of electoral consequences for the Samajwadi Party in 2027. Rajbhar Launches Sharp Attack on Akhilesh Yadav Over Rising Crime in Uttar Pradesh
Park Medi World sets up subsidiary for Prayagraj hospital
Park Medi World announced that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Park Medicity Prayagraj to develop and operate a 550-bed multi-super-speciality hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Kanpur man beaten to death for objecting to urinating on road; CCTV captures assault
Social Media Stunt Ends in Serious Injury
A social media stunt at Uttar Pradeshs Pahuj Dam took a dangerous turn when a 32-year-old man suffered fractures in both legs after jumping from a height of around 30 feet. His friends recorded the stunt, and the video later circulated widely online. The post Social Media Stunt Ends in Serious Injury appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Delhi building collapse: Owner's son Mahesh to be produced in court today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Mahesh, the son of the landlord arrested in connection with the building collapse in South Delhi's Satya Niketan, will be produced before the Patiala House Court on Wednesday, following the conclusion of his police custody. The court had remanded him to two days of police custody on Monday. The police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents -- owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband Hariram, 81. They had given the building on lease to the PG Operators 'Hostel Daze' in August 2025. Meanwhile, Urmila and Hariram were sent to 14 days of judicial custody on Tuesday. Additionally, a labour contractor who was overseeing repairs in the ill-fated PG building's basement was arrested by Delhi Police in Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday. Labour contractor Sanoj was apprehended in Kasganj and is being brought to Delhi for examination, the police said. Initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that on the day of the building collapse, the basement floor was being repaired as the waste was getting accumulated during the rainy season for the past eight to 10 days, said the police, adding that the Ground Floor of the building was being repaired for extension for commercial purposes. The five-storey building, known as 'Hostel Daze', was operating as a boys' PG, and several students were staying there when the incident took place around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, in which seven people were killed, the police said. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the civic agency will demolish a dilapidated building next to the site of the ill-fated paying guest (PG) building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people two days ago. Sharing information about the plan to pull down the unsafe structure, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on social media platform X on Tuesday said, On the instructions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been directed to demolish the dilapidated building adjoining the accident site in the interest of public safety. The demolition order comes in the backdrop of the strict action of suspending five civic officials responsible for checking illegal construction in the colony located close to Delhi University's South Campus in Dhaula Kuan.
Will die rather than be called a coward: UP judge who awarded death to 23 claims death threats
Five Tehsildars Suspended in Uttar Pradesh for Revenue Negligence
Five tehsildars in Uttar Pradesh were suspended for failing to address pending revenue cases, with 13 others receiving show-cause notices. Five Tehsildars Suspended in Uttar Pradesh for Revenue Negligence
Man arrested for raping woman on marriage pretext
LU students protest 4-fold hostel fee hike
Woman duped of 10.35 lakh in Instagram gift parcel cyber scam
Reel-making stunt at Rumi Gate sparks concern
HC seeks alternate site for garbage dump in Madiaon
Air gets cleaner, garbage gets uglier in Lucknow
BCCIs Under-23 T20 shift puts UPT20 performers in spotlight
Wife, lover held for murdering man, staging it as e-rickshaw accident
Woman slaps SI, attempts to tear uniform inside PS; FIR lodged
AKTU launches Innovation Hub portal, Kalam Patent Centre
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Smritika to glow with light and sound show
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Panel clears SCR region base map
Eyes donated, rakhis left behind: Two UP boys among Delhi collapse victims
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Four UPCA directors likely to be appointed at AGM on Sept 30
GRP Knp police nabs absconding criminal from Bihar
Rakhis still fresh, Auraiya boy returns home in a coffin after Delhi collapse
Five detained after family alleges conversion pressure
Banda: 2 injured in jackal attack
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256 new Anganwadi workers appointed in dist
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Eyes donated, dreams unfulfilled: Chandauli youth killed in Delhi collapse cremated at Manikarnika
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Uttar Pradesh Increases Anganwadi Workers Honorarium Amid Political Tensions
The Uttar Pradesh government raises Anganwadi workers pay, prompting Minister Anil Rajbhar to criticize the Samajwadi Partys motives. Uttar Pradesh Increases Anganwadi Workers Honorarium Amid Political Tensions
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National Nutrition Month to be launched today at Varanasi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) In keeping with the observance of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) every September, mobilising communities and reinforcing key nutrition, health and caregiving behaviours among pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, adolescents, and their families, the ninth edition this year will be launched on Wednesday at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Over successive Poshan Maah campaigns, awareness and positive behaviour change have been strengthened on maternal nutrition, infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, growth monitoring and hygiene, alongside broader efforts to improve nutrition outcomes across the country. Last year's event was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, along with the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA). This year's campaign aims to recognise the importance of Anganwadi centres, the world's largest childcare network delivering essential care and support to children in even the most remote communities. The central theme this year is Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari, calling upon every citizen to take shared ownership of such centres. It seeks to place these centres at the heart of community-led action for nutrition, care and early childhood development, while strengthening collective ownership and accountability for Poshan. The 2026 event is proposed to be anchored in five mutually reinforcing priorities. These include promotion of dietary diversity, with a focus on adequate protein intake, diverse food groups and local foods. It also ensures that beneficiaries get fresh, diverse, and nutritious hot cooked meals as central to improving the quality, utilisation, and effectiveness of Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), while encouraging regular attendance at Anganwadi centres. Additionally, it is aimed at strengthening community ownership and accountability for Poshan through the newly constituted Anganwadi Management Committees and the display of SNP Menu Boards. The campaign also seeks promoting cognitive development and adequate nutrition as fundamental pillars of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), highlighting the inseparable link between what a child eats and how a child learns. Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 will also commemorate 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), India's flagship maternity benefit programme. It will highlight PMMVY's contribution in supporting maternal nutrition, promoting health-seeking behaviours, and providing income support during pregnancy, while reinforcing the critical importance of maternal nutrition and care during the first 1,000 days of life for healthy growth, cognitive development, and lifelong well-being. Meanwhile, the Poshan Tracker, launched on March 1, 2021, serves as the primary governance tool for monitoring infrastructure and service delivery that has facilitated near real-time data collection for Anganwadi Services. At present, the system monitors a universe that consists of pregnant women, lactating mothers, children up to the age of six years, and adolescent girls. As of July 31 this year, India's nutrition infrastructure spans nearly 13.99 lakh Aanganwadi centres with a strength of 13.30 lakh workers, forming a vast grassroots network reaching around 8.94 crore beneficiaries. Children remain the primary focus, with those aged between six months and six years accounting for more than 7.2 crore of all beneficiaries, underscoring the emphasis on early childhood nutrition and development. Meanwhile, pregnant women and lactating mothers together number nearly 1.1 crore, reflecting sustained attention to maternal health during the critical first 1,000 days. Malnutrition remains one of India's most significant public health challenges, affecting the health, growth, learning and productivity of women and children across the life cycle. To mount a coordinated response, the Union government launched POSHAN Abhiyaan in March 2018 as a multi-ministerial convergence mission placing nutrition at the centre of the development agenda. In the Union Budget 202122, these interventions were integrated under Mission Poshan 2.0 India's unified National Nutrition Mission anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This consolidates three core schemes into one framework, Poshan Abhiyaan which includes technology-driven monitoring, Jan Andolan or mass mobilisation, and behavioural change. Also, Anganwadi services and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) see to supplementary nutrition, hot cooked meals, and early childhood care. Additionally, scheme for adolescent girls provide nutritional support for out-of-school, and adolescent girls.
After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-tracked
National Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified projects are on track for early award. This rapid pace aims to reverse a recent slowdown in infrastructure development. Many projects require ministry and cabinet approvals before bidding commences. Uttar Pradesh and Telangana will receive the most highway projects.
Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena given additional charge of J&K in absence of Manoj Sinha
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) The Lt Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence of the incumbent Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena was on Tuesday given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence, on leave of incumbent Manoj Sinha. Sinha, who took charge as the L-G of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020, is currently in the US on an official visit, official sources said. The President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to discharge the functions of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to his own duties, during the absence, on leave, of Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is currently on an official visit to the United States. Manoj Sinha travelled to Chicago, Illinois, for an official visit. He delivered an address at the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet. During his speech, he called India an unstoppable and rising nation. He discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in modern development. He also spoke about how the removal of Article 370 brought positive change and growth to Jammu and Kashmir. Born on July 1, 1959, in Mohanpura, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha passed Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU), Varanasi. He began his active public life in 1982 by serving as the president of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Students' Union. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for three terms (1996, 1999, and 2014), representing the Ghazipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as the Minister of State for Railways (20142019) and later as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications (20162019).
Bijli, Sadak, Pani: UP BJP bets on BSP; orders road repairs & development works
The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for the upcoming elections by focusing on improvements in electricity, road infrastructure and water supply. With road repair initiatives set to begin after the monsoon in October, officials are also addressing issues in rural areas affected by water pipeline projects. Additionally, the administration is closely tracking the progress of drinking water initiatives to address concerns over anti-incumbency after 10 years in power.
Would rather die than be called a coward, says judge who gave 23 death sentences
Ravi Kumar Diwakar raised concerns over the alleged influence of the mafia and gangsters on the judicial system, especially in western Uttar Pradesh, and said he has received threats from the mafia
Bhupendra Chaudhary Criticizes SP and Congress Ahead of 2027 Elections
Bhupendra Chaudhary targets SP and Congress, discussing their political actions and the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. Bhupendra Chaudhary Criticizes SP and Congress Ahead of 2027 Elections
Speeding school bus kills family of 3 in Sultanpur
Delhi govt mulls proposal to make registration, licensing mandatory for PG facilities
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) In the backdrop of the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is considering a proposal under which registration and licensing could be made mandatory for all such facilities used by students, an official source said on Tuesday. The terms of registration may include elaborate provisions for CCTV and compulsory posting of a night guard and a warden, said the source. A provision to regulate rents in PG facilities may also be included in a policy framework that the Delhi government is planning to introduce, on the lines of the one it introduced for Bread and Breakfast guest houses after the deadly fire at Malviya Nagar. The proposed framework may also include a facility to lodge complaints or rate a PG facility on the GovPG Portal, said a source. A monitoring committee, comprising representatives of colleges and coaching institutions, may also be set up to maintain supervision on PG facilities. The government is also considering offering tax rebates and other incentives to PG operators who follow the regulatory framework and help it achieve a safe environment for students who use such facilities, said a source. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Police arrested a labour contractor who was overseeing repairs in the ill-fated Satya Niketan PG buildings basement from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh. Labour contractor Sanoj was apprehended in Kasganj and is being brought to Delhi for examination, the police said. Initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that on the day of the building collapse, the basement floor was being repaired as the waste was getting accumulated during the rainy season for the past eight to 10 days, said the police, adding that the Ground Floor of the building was being repaired for extension for commercial purposes. Meanwhile, the building owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband Hariram, 81, were produced in court which sent them to 14 days of judicial custody. Their son Mahesh was sent to police custody for two days, said an official. The police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents. They had given the building on lease to the PG Operators Hostel Daze in August 2025. In another development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the civic agency will demolish a dilapidated building next to the site of the ill-fated paying guest (PG) building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people two days ago.
Govt restores CRCS-Sahara refund portal to expedite claims of genuine depositors
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Cooperation announced on Tuesday that it has restored the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)-Sahara refund portal to expedite the claims of genuine depositors of Sahara through a secure, transparent and online mechanism. Till date, a total amount of Rs 9,267 crore has been refunded to 41,56,711 depositors directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Approximately 20 lakh applications are still remaining for processing through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal. With the portal now restored, verification and refund processing of these pending applications has resumed, the ministry said. The functioning of the Sahara cooperative societies was affected in November 2025 after their premises were sealed due to certain matters disconnected to the Sahara societies. The Societies also faced operational and administrative constraints, including outstanding dues related to hardware and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), renewal of essential IT infrastructure and licenses, and human-resource and other administrative issues. Collectively, these factors disrupted the systems required for verification and processing of refund claims. The Ministry of Cooperation played a pivotal role in addressing the administrative, financial, operational and technology-related impediments of the Sahara Societies affecting the refund mechanism. Through sustained institutional intervention and coordination with stakeholders, including the officials and Authorities of the Govt of Uttar Pradesh, the CRCS facilitated resolution of the hurdles relating to essential systems, infrastructure and administrative functioning, enabling restoration of the portal and its associated verification systems. This has restarted the processing of legitimate dues of genuine depositors of the Sahara Group cooperative societies, namely, Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Lucknow; Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd, Bhopal; Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Kolkata; and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd, Hyderabad, the statement said. The refund process is being administered by the CRCS through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal, ensuring that the entire mechanism remains transparent, digital, paperless and verification-based. The dedicated online portal, launched by the Government on 18 July 2023, enables depositors to submit refund applications without physical paperwork, making the process accessible and convenient while maintaining a clear digital trail. Claims are processed through Aadhaar e-KYC and by matching depositor, membership and account details with data provided by the respective societies. Deposit certificates or receipts and other prescribed documents are scrutinised in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved under the Supreme Court-directed monitoring mechanism. Upon successful verification, eligible refund amounts are credited directly to the depositors Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Depositors are advised to use only the official CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal (https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in) for submission of fresh claims and the Resubmission portal (https://mocresubmit.crcs.gov.in) for rectification of errors in submitted claims, whenever communicated and to follow the prescribed process and document requirements while submitting or re-submitting their claims. This will help ensure timely verification and protect applicants from unauthorised channels or misleading claims, the statement added.
Film Team of Hanuman Ansh Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Discuss Spiritual Themes
The Hanuman Ansh film team meets CM Yogi Adityanath, showcasing spiritual themes and potential film opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. Film Team of Hanuman Ansh Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Discuss Spiritual Themes
6 UP students pay Rs 2.5 lakh for vandalising Meghalaya homestay, HC quashes FIR
Shillong, Sep 8: The Meghalaya High Court has quashed an FIR against six students from Uttar Pradesh, accused of vandalising a homestay here, after they paid Rs 2.06 lakh as compensation, with two of them also directed to pay Rs 25,000 each and perform six days of community service, officials said on Tuesday. The order [] The post 6 UP students pay Rs 2.5 lakh for vandalising Meghalaya homestay, HC quashes FIR first appeared on Highland Post .
NIA arrests key accused in Rs 17.29 crore fake currency case at PNB Saharanpur
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Amit Kumar, a bank employee and key accused who was absconding in connection with a major counterfeit currency conspiracy at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) currency chest in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. Amit Kumar is a named accused in the First Information Report (FIR) and was taken into custody in the case. His arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into the large-scale recovery of fake Indian currency notes, the premier investigation agency said. The case originated on August 29, 2026, when police at Sadar Bazar police station in Saharanpur district received credible information about the presence of counterfeit notes inside the PNB currency chest. Subsequent checks led to the recovery of fake currency with a total face value of Rs 17.29 crore. Preliminary inquiry also revealed the involvement of three bank employees, all of whom were suspended by the bank authorities, the NIA said in a press statement. An FIR was registered on the same day at Sadar Bazar police station under Section 178 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, against the three accused persons. Given the seriousness of the offence and the quantum of counterfeit currency involved, the NIA re-registered the case on September 3, 2026, and took over the investigation, the central agency said. NIA officials said that Amit Kumar had been absconding after the registration of the case. His arrest is expected to help investigators piece together the larger conspiracy behind the circulation and storage of high-value fake notes within a bank's currency chest a sensitive facility meant for the secure handling of genuine currency. The central agency has said that the investigation remains active. Efforts are continuing to identify and arrest other co-accused persons and to fully unravel the network involved in the counterfeit currency operation. Further details about the modus operandi and the roles of the accused are expected to emerge as the probe progresses.
Meet Monika Arya, who fought for education and now helps tribal children
Monika Aryas journey from a village in Uttar Pradesh to working with tribal children in Jharkhand is rooted in her own interrupted education. After facing family resistance to college and spending nearly 12 years away from formal studies, she returned to complete her MSc. In 2021, she founded Sambhav Trust in Khunti, focusing on education, child protection, scholarships, career guidance and safe migration to help vulnerable children remain in school and build better futures.
Delhi building collapse: Contractor held, CM announces aid
New Delhi: A labour contractor has been apprehended from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhis Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, as investigators scrutinised construction and repair work at the building and a rent agreement that reportedly disclaimed liability for tenant casualty, police said on 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 .
Yogi Adityanath Announces Increased Honorarium for Anganwadi Workers in Ayodhya
CM Yogi Adityanath raises honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants, enhancing benefits and support for families in Uttar Pradesh. Yogi Adityanath Announces Increased Honorarium for Anganwadi Workers in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh may spoil Indias sugar party in 2026-27 season
The northern States production may remain stagnant at 9 million tonnes on lower coverage and earlier start to the crushing season
Sar tan se juda slogan challenges Indias sovereignty, integrity: HC
UP judge who awarded 23 death sentences in 123 days alleges threat after case files taken away
Textile sector to become UP's new industrial strength: CM Adityanath
Inaugurating the UP Textile Conclave in Lucknow on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the textile industry would become the state's new industrial strength
