News for 'Shahjahanpur'

Hindu activists force cancellation of interfaith wedding reception in UP

Hindu activists force cancellation of interfaith wedding reception in UP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Hindu activists protested a wedding reception for an interfaith couple in Shahjahanpur, leading to its cancellation. The couple had married in a registry marriage in Delhi.

UP couple jumps from pizza shop's 2nd floor to escape Hindutva activists

UP couple jumps from pizza shop's 2nd floor to escape Hindutva activists

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

A couple in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, jumped from the second floor of a pizza outlet after allegedly being accosted by members of a Hindutva organization who demanded their identity cards and made videos of them. Police have booked eight men in connection with the incident.

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A petition has been filed in court alleging irregularities in the handling of belongings seized from former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently jailed in Uttar Pradesh.

Crystal meth recovered from Millat Council leader's son's car

Crystal meth recovered from Millat Council leader's son's car

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The son of Ittehade Millat Council (IMC) leader was booked for allegedly carrying crystal meth in his car which met with an accident.

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Uttar Pradesh authorities have registered 74 cases and arrested 75 people in connection with the illegal storage and sale of codeine-based cough syrup. A minister alleges links to the Samajwadi Party and an SIT is investigating.

Rape survivor's father seeks cancellation of Asaram's bail in SC

Rape survivor's father seeks cancellation of Asaram's bail in SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The father of a rape survivor has appealed to the Supreme Court to cancel the bail granted to Asaram, citing threats and concerns for his family's safety.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

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.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

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.

High alert in Bareilly; drones deployed, internet services suspended

High alert in Bareilly; drones deployed, internet services suspended

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Security has been increased across four districts in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division for Dussehra, with internet services suspended in Bareilly district for 48 hours to prevent the spread of rumors and maintain public order.

Bareilly violence: 39 arrested, more than 2500 booked; flag marches held

Bareilly violence: 39 arrested, more than 2500 booked; flag marches held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The cleric's arrest on Saturday prompted administrations in neighbouring districts to go on high alert.

Man's body found stuffed in drum; wife, children missing

Man's body found stuffed in drum; wife, children missing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The body, bearing a throat injury inflicted with a sharp weapon, was discovered after neighbours complained of a foul smell.

UP deputy CM Maurya seeks renaming of Aligarh as 'Harigarh'

UP deputy CM Maurya seeks renaming of Aligarh as 'Harigarh'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has called for Aligarh to be renamed 'Harigarh', drawing parallels with the renaming of Ayodhya and Prayagraj. He also paid tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh and criticized the Samajwadi Party.

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

One hundred years ago, a group of 10 revolutionaries carried out an operation that shook the British Empire. Utkarsh Mishra revisits the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case', a turning point in the armed struggle for independence.

IAS officer does sit-ups after admitting to 'mistake'

IAS officer does sit-ups after admitting to 'mistake'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi, on his first day as SDM, did sit-ups in front of advocates after admitting to uncleanliness at the tehsil office. He had earlier made others do sit-ups for public urination.

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland. Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary leader's 128th birth anniversary.

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The city of Shahjahanpur in India celebrates Holi with a unique procession called "Laat Saheb," where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. The tradition dates back to the 18th century and has evolved over time. The procession involves a seven-kilometer route, prayers at a temple, and a symbolic bribe offered to the police. The event is marked by strict security measures, including barricades, CCTV cameras, and the covering of mosques with tarpaulins. The procession is seen as a way to commemorate the city's history of freedom fighters and to discourage the British colonizers.

Security of rape survivor's family tightened as Asaram gets 3-month bail

Security of rape survivor's family tightened as Asaram gets 3-month bail

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Following the granting of a three-month interim bail to religious preacher Asaram Bapu, police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have heightened security measures at the residence of the rape survivor's family. The family, who have expressed concerns for their safety, will now need to inform the police before traveling outside the district. Asaram was convicted in 2018 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2013 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His latest conviction in Gujarat in 2023 resulted in another life sentence. The police have deployed a guard at the victim's house, provided personal gunners for her father and brother, and installed surveillance cameras. The police are also monitoring the area and have prohibited unauthorized gatherings. The victim's father expressed concern over Asaram's ability to manage his affairs from outside prison despite his health issues.

Kids pelt stones at 'Laat Sahab' during Holi procession in UP

Kids pelt stones at 'Laat Sahab' during Holi procession in UP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Some children allegedly threw stones at 'Laat Sahab' during procession in Shahjahanpur city on Friday, but police chased them away.

SEE: Rafales, Sukhois, Migs land on UP expressway

SEE: Rafales, Sukhois, Migs land on UP expressway

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Indian Air Force on Friday commenced its much-anticipated 'land and go' drill on the 3.5-km stretch of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the country's defence preparedness.

Man slits throats of 4 children, hangs self

Man slits throats of 4 children, hangs self

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

A 36-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur allegedly killed his four children by slitting their throats before hanging himself. The incident occurred in the village of Manpur Chachari, under the Roza Police Station. The man, Rajiv Kumar, had suffered a head injury in an accident a year ago and was undergoing treatment. His wife had left for her maternal home the previous day. Police are investigating the reason behind the incident.

Man kills mother with spear after fight with wife

Man kills mother with spear after fight with wife

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

A 25-year-old man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his mother with a spear when she intervened in a fight between him and his wife. The incident occurred in Ganpatpur village on Thursday evening. Police arrested the accused, Vinod Kumar, and registered a case of murder. In a separate incident, the body of a 55-year-old man, Asaram, was found shot dead on the roadside near Kajjar Bojhi village. Police have booked two men, Sumer and Kallu, for the murder.

What's A Stealth Fighter?

What's A Stealth Fighter?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

If I were to explain stealth to a layperson, I'd ask them to think of the game chupan-chupai (hide and seek) we played as children, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Lawyer shot dead at court complex in UP's Shahjahanpur

Lawyer shot dead at court complex in UP's Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Taking strong exception to a serious crime like murder on the court premises, four police personnel, including an inspector, have been placed under suspension, Assistant Superintendent of Police (City) Sanjay Kumar said.

He can do anything: Rape survivor's kin on fresh bail for Asaram

He can do anything: Rape survivor's kin on fresh bail for Asaram

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The survivor's father claimed the family had been cheated by their lawyer who did not file an objection to Asaram's bail plea despite getting all the papers ready.

Over 250 reunited with families in Kumbh Mela

Over 250 reunited with families in Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The first day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj saw over 250 individuals separated from their families in the dense crowd reunited thanks to the efficient measures taken by the fair administration. However, some attendees, including an elderly woman and a family of 13, are still searching for their loved ones despite the efforts of authorities who have deployed dedicated "Bhula-Bhatka" camps, police assistance centers, and digital tools to help reunite families.

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday suspended five policemen for their alleged role in the killing of Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh.

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A host of weapons, possibly used during the rebellion of 1857, was found by a farmer while working in his field in the district, an official said on Friday.

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A college student who was found without clothes and severely burnt lying along a national highway in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh has claimed she was set on fire after a failed attempt to gang-rape her, police said on Wednesday.

Delhi HC junks plea to disqualify Modi from contesting polls

Delhi HC junks plea to disqualify Modi from contesting polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A petition had sought Modi's disqualification from contesting polls for allegedly seeking votes in the name of deities.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

UP: Mob attacks Muslim slum dwellers accusing them of being Bangladeshis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The incident occurred near Guldhar railway station when Bhupendra Chowdhary, also known as 'Pinky,' the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, reached along with 20 of his supporters, according to the police.

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

"We never thought that such an incident would take place," father of a three-year-old boy, who died in the stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, said on Wednesday.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

BJP preventing people from casting votes: Akhilesh

BJP preventing people from casting votes: Akhilesh

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Yadav said in a post in Hindi on X, 'The BJP is warned not to come in the way of the public. Preventing voters from casting their votes is also a crime. The public has come to know about the conspiracy hatched by the BJP to prevent people from casting their votes by misusing power. BJP supporters are bent on violence...'

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jitin Prasada was once considered as among Rahul Gandhi's 'young Turks' and was a minister in successive Manmohan Singh governments but defected from the Congress to the BJP in 2021, where he has again established himself as a prominent Brahmin face of Uttar Pradesh.

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning. In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand. In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted against regional parties and it is not going to be easy. That is why 400 seats may end up as a pipe dream, states Ramesh Menon, author of Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Campaigning for May 13 elections in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union territories including all seats in Andhra Pradesh, where assembly elections are also being held concurrently, and Telangana concluded on Saturday evening.

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

He even used foul language against the MLA and told her to leave the office, Singh alleged.