Rohit K Singh is a Principal Correspondent. He writes on crime, police and social issues
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Among 6 killed in UP accident, 4 friends on bike who tried to overtake truck
The deadly accident took place at about 2am on Tuesday on the Katra-Jalalabad Road near Barkheda in Shahjanpur, district SP Rajesh Dwivedi said.
Updated on May 06, 2025 02:23 PM IST
52K fake birth certificates generated on bogus addresses to be cancelled
Over 52,000 fake birth certificates from 11 Rae Bareli villages will be cancelled after a scam was uncovered, linked to a broader network of fraud.
Published on May 03, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
₹206 cr collected from students diverted for personal use: ED after FIITJEE raids
According to the ED statement, the institute amassed ₹250.2 crore from 14,411 students across four academic years spanning 2025-26 to 2028-29, before abruptly shutting down
Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:32 AM IST
FIIT JEE Case: ED says ₹206 cr collected from students, services not delivered
As per a senior ED official, the collected funds were allegedly diverted for personal and unauthorised use, while faculty salaries remained unpaid.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 08:03 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Re-entry into BSP: Akash Anand likely to get new role in third innings
The special meeting of party functionaries will be held two days after Mayawati decided to give another chance to Akash Anand, after his series of posts on X, asking for forgiveness for his past mistakes, saying he considers Mayawati as his political guru
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Another twist in BSP tale: Expelled nephew apologises, Maya says he is being given another chance
Akash Anand says the BSP president is his only political guru and he will not consult his other relative and in-laws while taking political decisions
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Why Indian startup ecosystem needs a deep-tech compass
While it is easy to bask in the glory of unicorn valuations , true progress lies in addressing systemic gaps
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 07:04 PM IST
A Class 10 pass out, a master of networking and communication skills
Nikant Jain was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was registered against him for allegedly seeking bribe at the behest of a senior IAS officer for approving a solar power plant project
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Mayawati replaces Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP’s nat’l coordinator
Beniwal, 55, a long-time BSP functionary from Saharanpur, belongs to the Jat community and played a key role in the party’s campaigns during the Haryana and Punjab assembly elections last year.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Mayawati replaces brother Anand Kumar with Randheer Beniwal as BSP coordinator
Mayawati said her brother and the BSP’s vice-president, Anand Kumar, who was given additional charge of coordinator on Sunday, had expressed his desire to hold only one post at a time
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 02:02 PM IST
Appointment fraud surfaces in secondary edu dept in UP’s Ballia
Ex-DIoS, 4 others booked for criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy in appointing 179 teachers, clerks, others sans power
Published on Feb 27, 2025 10:58 PM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
SP leader Abdullah Azam set free after 17 months
The Rampur MP/MLA court granted him bail on February 18 in a case of forgery related to enemy properties’ documents.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Sambhal violence: SIT likely to file charge sheets today
Charge sheets will be filed in eight FIRs related to the violence and the 90-day deadline for investigation will be over on February 23, says ASP
Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Sambhal violence: Dubai-based gangster’s name to be included as key conspirator
Police plan to name Shariq Satha, a Dubai-based gangster, as a key conspirator in the Sambhal violence linked to the Shahi Jama Masjid survey.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 10:01 PM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Suspect in multiple murders killed in police encounter in Meerut
With a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head, Naeem had been wanted for 25 years in connection with a double murder case in Mumbai and for a murder case in Delhi for 19 years
Published on Jan 25, 2025 12:57 PM IST
UP Police steps up efforts to nip Kagga gang in the bud
Four teams formed to search for remaining members of the gang and others who were in touch with gang leader Arshad, who along with three accomplices, was gunned down in Shamli district on Tuesday, says DIG
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Sacked now, this former UP cop thrived on absconding mafioso’s properties!
DIG, Saharanpur, dismissed accused inspector on January 11 after preliminary probe found allegations against Naresh Kumar true
Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:52 PM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Multi-layer security plan put in place ahead of biggest gathering today
The list of security personnel include 27 companies of PAC, 52 CAPF, 10 flood relief PAC, 15 NDRF companies, six SDRF companies, 3 ATS teams, 30 anti-sabotage checking teams, four anti-mines squads, 13 bomb detection and disposal squad, 12 sniper teams, 30 spotters and four NSG teams.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:03 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Commissionerate system has improved police functioning: Ex-UP DGP
It was tough task to convince political masters and change the mindset to accept police commissioner system in state, says OP Singh
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Ahead of Delhi polls, Akash Anand likely to be young face of BSP
Party functionaries say Anand will lead the poll campaign in Delhi and hold cadre camps to galvanise Dalits and the underprivileged in Delhi
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Pilibhit encounter: UK caller a wanted BKI militant: Police
The finding came during investigation by Pilibhit police and other security agencies, including UP anti-terror squad (ATS) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), the officials added. The three KZF militants were gunned down in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit on December 23.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Over 60,000 kg drugs seized in Uttar Pradesh in 4 years
NCB officials said LSD and MDMA, which are quite popular in youngsters commonly associated with dance parties, raves, and electronic dance music
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
3 alleged KZF militants’ killing in Pilibhit: UK caller a wanted Babbar Khalsa International militant, say police
NIA had declared reward of ₹10 lakh on the alleged wanted militant Kulveer Singh Siddhu after his name surfaced in the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar, who was shot dead in Nangal town of Punjab’s Rupnagar district on April 13 this year
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Pilibhit encounter: Pro-Khalistan network: Another UK-based man under lens for aiding militants
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav had claimed a UK link to the grenade attack on a police outpost in Gurdaspur on December 18. The Terai region includes Pilibhit, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri and Badaun districts of UP.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
There’s a UK link to pro-Khalistan network in Terai region: UP Police
A Haryana youth based in England had called two Pilibhit youths on Dec 20 to arrange a hotel room for the three alleged militants gunned down in the encounter, says official
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:52 AM IST
UP bank heist: Two Bihar criminals killed in separate encounters in Lucknow, Ghazipur
Seven men, including six from Bihar, broke into the branch of Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 11:31 AM IST
Khalistan sympathisers seeking refuge in Terai belt not a new phenomenon
In June, the UP Police had sounded an alert in Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur and Budaun, after posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who led the Khalistan movement, and other separatists, were put up outside gurudwaras in Pilibhit and Bareilly, said a police official
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:58 AM IST
3 pro-Khalistan terrorists gunned down in encounter in Pilibhit: UP Police
Two AK-47 assault rifles and two Glock pistols along with a huge cache of ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Campaign since September: Sambhal drive exposes 1379 power theft instances, ₹7.1-cr revenue loss
Blaming SP leaders for power theft, UPPCL officials stated the drive has decreased the load to around 60% and will bring extra revenue of around ₹4.5 crore per month
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
No VIP culture at Mahakumbh, all will have to walk 1 km on normal days: Prashant Kumar, U.P. DGP
The 4000-hectare Mahakumbh area, including 12 kilometres of ghats, will be manned by more than 50,000 policemen. Over 2700 CCTV cameras, many of them with AI capabilities, along with tethered drones will keep vigil during mega event. Steps are also being taken to curb cyber crime, says state police chief.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow