Haidar Naqvi covers central UP and Bundelkhand. He closely tracks developments in internal security in the region and beyond.
Articles by Haidar Naqvi
Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, BJP intensifies women’s outreach campaign in Kanpur-Bundelkhand region
The campaign to connect with women in the Kanpur-Bundelkhand region will gradually extend throughout the state, as announced by the regional president, Prakash Pal.
Published on Oct 04, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Less, sporadic rain sent temp, humidity climbing in Kanpur
Rain in patches and irregular rainfall were the biggest problems which weather scientists attributed to the El Nino effect.
Published on Oct 02, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Kanpur gets future-ready, private players “gun” for growth with projects in arsenal
Kanpur is becoming a major defence production hub, with private companies setting up units in the city. The Adani Group is building South Asia's largest integrated arms and ammunition manufacturing facility, while other companies such as Genser Technologies, Anant Technologies, Delta Combat Systems, Datum Advanced Composites and Adhunik are also setting up units. Production is expected to begin next year.
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 07:15 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Benefit Abuse: Women drawing widow pension despite remarriage in Kanpur; notice sent
A total of 24 married women have been found receiving these widow’s pensions, raising serious concerns amongst authorities.
Published on Sep 26, 2023 04:49 PM IST
Land Dispute: Cash reward announced for arrest of BJP leader in farmer’s suicide case
The police have announced a cash reward of ₹50,000 for each of the accused. Joint Commissioner of Police, Anand Prakash Tiwari, said the reward has been announced for the arrest of the accused.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 04:50 PM IST
BJP leader declared proclaimed offender over farmer’s suicide, NBWs issued
On Friday, the police approached the district court seeking the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against the BJP leader and five other individuals named in the FIR.
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 09:27 PM IST
Unnao rape victim accuses uncle’s family of ‘usurping’ compensation funds
The eight-month pregnant woman further claimed that when she demanded the money, she and her husband were forcibly evicted from the house.
Published on Sep 12, 2023 07:31 PM IST
4 snake charmers, upset over earnings after performance, release snakes in train
For 30 minutes, there was chaos in the unreserved compartment of the Chambal Express as passengers scrambled to get onto the upper berths to get away from the snakes
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 03:51 PM IST
New-born rescued after being buried alive in Knp Dehat
A couple passing through a field noticed suspicious movement in the soil and on closer inspection, found that a new-born baby had been buried in the ground. However, it was alive. The infant was covered in mud and showed signs of distress. It also had blood on its body and visible wounds. Local authorities were immediately alerted and the rescued baby was rushed to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:43 AM IST
G-20 summit: Foreign delegates to get unique ‘Kamalam’ made in Mahoba
The memento has been crafted by Manmohan Saini,a metal craftsman and a national award winner from Mahoba. The UP handicrafts development and marketing corporation asked him to prepare 50 brass lotuses eight months ago.
Published on Sep 09, 2023 12:23 AM IST
Rice plants in UP dwarfed by disease, output likely to be hit, fear scientists
inconsistency in weather catalyses viral and fungal attack on paddy crop; CSA University of Agriculture and Technology helping farmers on how to save the crop from further damage
Published on Sep 08, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Kanpur SI suspended for inappropriate advances towards woman
In the recording, the inspector can be heard asking the married woman if she would consider becoming friends with him.
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 09:07 PM IST
15,621 units in 4 months: MSMEs reviving Kanpur’s economy
As per data provided by the District Industries Promotion and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Kanpur has on date 72,533 MSME units, 15,621 of which were opened in the last four months.
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Fourth animal, a leopard, dies at lion safari in Aug
According to the veterinarian of the Safari, the leopard had received serious injuries on the frontal lobe and face when the animal was transported and brought to Safari
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Police keeping an eye on bookies as UPT20 League to begin in Kanpur today
The fear of betting and match fixing seems quite strong as during a 2017 IPL match, police recovered ₹40,90,000 in cash and five mobile phones from suspects.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Rise in Ganga’s water level deluges 70 villages, locals forced to live on streets
Extensive swathes of agricultural land spanning 22 villages near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur, along with 50 villages in and around Shuklagunj, are currently submerged.
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 11:53 PM IST
Kanpur in meat crisis as supply suspended from Unnao abattoirs
The abattoirs in Unnao were “slaughtering more animals for local consumption”, according to a pollution control board official. As such, the supply to 245 licenced shops in Kanpur has been suspended for the time being
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 07:38 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Court clerk issues fake bail order to set free Pocso accused, absconding
A man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kanpur, India, conspired with a court clerk to obtain a fake bail order. Both the accused and the clerk are now on the run. The survivor's father has filed a complaint and is calling for action against the clerk, the lawyer involved, and their accomplices.
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Cops transferred in wake of FIR against BJP MP for police assault
The case is presently under investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Additional SP Rajesh Pandey from Kanpur Dehat.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 10:05 PM IST
Rape accused at large after phony bail release; court clerk inaccessible
The orchestrator of the forgery, identified as court clerk Ashwani, has declined to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 10:04 PM IST
After five lion cubs and bear, leopard dies at Etawah safari
The Etawah safari lost six cubs this year, including five of lioness Sona’s in quick succession. The safari management drew widespread criticism when the last cub died on August 1
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 01:21 AM IST
Few takers for UP govt’s marriage aid scheme in Kanpur
The social welfare department has stopped giving marriage aid. However, the backward class welfare department continues with a number of riders introduced in aftermath of the scam.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
BJP plans big social media push ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
In Uttar Pradesh, the party would be holding special social media workshops between August 27 and September 15
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 09:36 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Day 2 Of SP Training Camp: Akhilesh briefs party cadres on I.N.D.I.A alliance, says there is a strategy to defeat BJP
This camp is the first one to be held after recent I.N.D.I.A alliance meets, of which SP had been a key participant.
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 05:37 PM IST
Akhilesh lays groundwork for 2024 polls with ‘PDA’ approach
Entering the significant Other Backward Classes (OBC) domain, the Samajwadi Party (SP) commenced a two-day training workshop for party workers in Banda.
Updated on Aug 16, 2023 09:36 PM IST
Dalit man assaulted after rejecting demand for free chicken
The victim, Sujan Ahirwar, who sells chicken was returning to his village after his day’s work when the accused intercepted him and demanded a free chicken.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Strides in Share Trading: Kanpur among top 10 contributors to NSE & BSE cash turnover
According to a recent report from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Kanpur has secured the eighth position in this regard.
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:16 AM IST
15 Pak nationals arrive in Chitrakoot; urge PM, CM for Indian citizenship
After reaching Chitrakoot, these people first went to Sangrampur village to the house of one Kamlesh Patel, who invited them on behalf of akhadas.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 05:55 PM IST
Plans afoot for Noida-like development in Bundelkhand
Industrial, residential, commercial townships to be developed on 14,258 ha land in 36 villages in Jhansi; ₹5,000 crore earmarked for purchase of land
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 03:06 AM IST
IIT Kanpur to assist ASI in Gyanvapi survey without digging or damaging structure
Professor Javed N Malik, the head of the Earth Sciences department at IIT-K, would lead the survey with ASI experts.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 08:01 PM IST
