A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his twin sister to death following a period of emotional distress after a breakup. The incident occurred at their home, and the mother of the twins was also attacked when she intervened.
An alleged sharpshooter, Ashu alias Monty, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was injured in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Moradabad. He is wanted in connection with attempted murder and extortion.
A sharpshooter carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Moradabad police during a joint operation.
A newly-married woman disappeared from a bus stop in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, while her husband was buying her snacks. Police have registered a missing person report and are investigating the incident.
A 34-year-old labourer drowned in an open drain in Ghaziabad, India, after reportedly losing his balance while intoxicated. Police suspect he fell into the drain while sitting on the edge.
A space designated or reserved for communal Eid day prayers, year after year is called an Eidgah or an Idgah and many an Indian city has a landmark, historic Eidgah.
A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed his wife and then died by suicide, allegedly due to their inability to have children after nine years of marriage.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's obligation to pay maintenance to his wife and children continues even after serving a jail term for non-payment, clarifying that imprisonment does not erase the debt.
A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.
A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old dentistry student for allegedly having links with an online module of the banned terror outfit ISIS.
Lit fests in India have become vibrant cultural celebrations across India, bringing together celebrated authors, emerging voices, poets, thinkers and passionate readers, many of them very young, under one lively roof.
According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.
A young couple missing for three days were found dead and buried in a field in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in a suspected case of honor killing. Police have arrested two brothers of the woman and are investigating the possible involvement of a third brother.
India announces Padma Shri awards for 45 individuals, recognizing 'unsung heroes' like a former bus conductor who created the world's largest free library and a pediatrician who established Asia's first human milk bank.
Around one-fifth of 143 airports handling only domestic flights recorded an average of two or fewer aircraft movements a day between April and November 2025, according to data from the Airports Authority of India
The institute, which functions both as a madrassa and an inter college, is affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Board and the Basic Shiksha Department.
A booth level officer in Hathras, UP, died after collapsing at his residence. His family alleges work-related stress as the cause. This is the third such death in Uttar Pradesh in recent days, raising concerns about the workload on BLOs.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including the live-in partner of a UPSC aspirant, in connection with his murder. The suspects allegedly conspired to kill the victim and set his body on fire to conceal the crime.
Police were yet to disclose the nature of the explosives seized from the duo.
A forensic science student's meticulously planned murder of her live-in partner, inspired by crime web series, was foiled by CCTV footage and forensic analysis.
A disturbing incident of molestation was captured on CCTV in Moradabad on August 3, showing a man engaging in indecent behaviour with a burqa-clad woman in broad daylight. The footage quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and demands for immediate action.
Protests broke out in the TDI society in Moradabad, India, after a resident sold his house to a Muslim doctor. Residents, citing the society's primarily Hindu demographic, protested the sale, fearing a change in the community's character. The society chairman and several residents joined the protest, expressing concerns over potential disruptions to the social fabric. The district magistrate has been trying to mediate a solution.
The accused was identified as Zubair alias Kalia (26), a cattle smuggler and a resident of Gher Mardan Khan in the Kotwali police station area. He was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, police said.
Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle -- merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing confidence.
Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.
Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.
The Lucknow police have uncovered a cheating racket that mimicked the style of exam fraud seen in the first Munnabhai film, where real candidates were replaced by professional impersonators to sit for competitive exams.
Hearing the baby's cries, the grandmother rushed to the kitchen, found the child inside the refrigerator and rescued him. The baby was immediately taken to a doctor who confirmed that he was stable, family members said.
The cleric's arrest on Saturday prompted administrations in neighbouring districts to go on high alert.
Uttar Pradesh's leading export hubs are reeling under the impact of a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, with exporters warning of job losses, stalled orders and shrinking market access. Industry leaders from Noida, Kanpur and Varanasi said the tariff has put years of painstaking market-building at risk, even as protests and demonstrations erupted in several districts last week.
Former Samajwadi Party MP S T Hasan links the Uttarakhand disaster to the demolition of religious sites, claiming it angers God and disrupts spiritual balance. He also cites environmental destruction as a contributing factor to increasing natural disasters.
Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav dismissed rumors that Azam Khan might join the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after his release from jail.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
Six alleged gold smugglers, who arrived from Dubai, were rescued after they were abducted by a gang impersonating as customs officers. The smugglers had ingested a total of 29 gold capsules, weighing around 950 grams. Two of the kidnappers were injured and arrested after a police encounter.
According to the victim's family, she was stabbed over two dozen times with the screwdriver, with several wounds in her private parts.
Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.
Pradhan, who had filed his nomination on Wednesday, said he accepts the decision of party national president Akhilesh Yadav, who he met in the morning.
Procter & Gamble has announced Shailesh Jejurikar as its next CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, an India-born executive, will succeed Jon Moeller in the role.
The bizarre incident, a video of which has been widely circulated on social media, has drawn sharp criticism and disbelief from the viewers.
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