Haidar Naqvi covers central UP and Bundelkhand. He closely tracks developments in internal security in the region and beyond.
Articles by Haidar Naqvi
Kanpur’s Field Gun Factory: Towed field guns set to get new lease of life
The Indian Army currently possesses approximately 800 such ‘obsolete’ towed field guns, which the Field Gun factory is now set to modernise
Published on Oct 03, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Sisamau by-election: Despite Solanki’s absence, BJP path remains thorny
Solanki, who recently received a seven-year prison sentence for arson, had previously secured his fourth term in 2022
Published on Sep 30, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Sabotage probe on as Kalindi Express rams LPG cylinder on track in Kanpur
Major tragedy averted; police say bottle of petrol, matchboxes and a suspicious bag containing gunpowder-like substance also found at the site
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:34 AM IST
A startling crime cloaked in caste contours, unresolved questions
One loved sewing patterns into slivers of cotton
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Farrukhabad teen deaths: Kin rule out suicide, demand CBI inquiry
The families refused to perform the last rites for several hours and rejected the post-mortem report.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 04:40 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
2 girls found hanging from tree: Families rule out suicide, demand CBI inquiry
The bodies were eventually cremated at Ataina Ghat on the Badaun border.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:15 AM IST
SP leader Haji Raza’s building demolished; latest in series of such demolitions
Raza was in the news in June after a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionary filed a complaint against him for alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published on Aug 27, 2024 12:33 PM IST
Made in Kanpur: MAG gun can fire 1,000 rounds in a minute, to be exported to Europe
Small Arms Factory (SAF) bags mega order from a European country; gun weighing 11kg being customised in accordance with the requirement of the buyer, says general manager
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Heat, insects damage 50-75% of guava crop in Ganga Katri region
A combination of intense heat and widespread insect infestation damaged 50%- 75% of guava crop from the Ganga Katri region of Unnao and Kanpur this season, leading to a substantial reduction in crop yield of the prized fruit, according to the growers in this belt
Published on Aug 07, 2024 05:17 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Heat, insects damage 50-75% of guava crop in Ganga Katri region
To salvage some of the remaining harvest, the farmers have resorted to using chemicals for the first time.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Colour-coded alerts: U.P. establishes heatwave threshold for all 75 dists
SDMA conducted a comprehensive study in which experts analysed temperature patterns since 1982, spanning 42 years, to develop a three-tier heatwave alert system: yellow, orange and red.
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Unnao bus tragedy: Major lapses in registration of 68 buses, Mahoba RTO staff to blame: Report
These 68 buses were registered on temporary addresses in Mahoba in the name of persons many of whom were not aware that they owned buses.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Poor Mahoba farmer owner of 35 buses, including the Unnao one
Pushpendra Singh said the documents he submitted for employment with Karan Chand Jain’s KC Jain Travels of Jodhpur, the real owner of the ill-fated bus, were misused.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
My father conveyed his apprehensions but cops didn’t act, alleges rape survivor in Unnao
IG (Lucknow range), admitting to the “serious lapse”, said the role of the police is being investigated and accountability will be fixed
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Main accused Devprakash Madhukar was Bhole Baba’s eyes and ears
Madhukar was arrested by the UP police from Delhi’s Najafgarh after being named in an FIR registered at Sikandra Rau police station of Hathras in connection with the stampede that claimed 121 lives
Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:17 PM IST
Hathras stampede: Key arrested accused had political links, say police
Madhukar was arrested from Najafgarh in Delhi on Friday night. Police said besides Madhukar, two others, Ram Prakash Shakya and Sanju Yadav, were arrested on Saturday
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Hathras stampede: Bhole Baba’s 4 calls before switching off phone under scanner
According to a senior police officer, Pal had spoken to the event organisers four times before his mobile phone went off on the same day.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 08:51 AM IST
Hathras stampede: ‘Bhole Baba’ owns assets worth ₹100+ crore
The Hathras event did have permission from authorities, although the crowd is expected to have been twice what was expected.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 07:21 AM IST
Hathras stampede: Rise of Bhole Baba, miracles and all
65-year-old religious preacher, known as Bhole Baba, caused India's biggest stampede in Hathras. 121 dead, 100+ injured, and the Baba remains on the run.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 01:27 AM IST
India - Bangladesh Test in September: Will the Green(ing of the) Park be complete in time?
Green Park stadium in Kanpur is set to host a Test match after three years, but faces challenges with poor maintenance and pitch conditions.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Production falls, prices soar: Heat robbing flowers of fragrance in Kannauj, diminishing yield
Heatwave in Kannauj is disrupting flower production, forcing perfumers to use double the flowers for the same output. Prices are up by 40% as production falls by half.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 09:24 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Two tigers spotted in forests of Lalitpur for first time
Two tigers were spotted in Lalitpur forests, marking a significant wildlife sighting. They may have migrated to establish a new territory, sparking excitement among officials.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:36 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
15-year-old Kanpur boy ran over 2 persons in October, now hits 4 more people: Police
Kanpur city commissioner Akhil Kumar criticised the teenager’s family for letting him get behind the wheel again despite being involved in a fatal accident last year.
Updated on May 22, 2024 07:24 PM IST
Gun culture missing in B’khand this election
In this region, guns are deeply integrated into local customs and the feudal society, with people often seen carrying them as a symbol of power machismo. But in this election, the power display is conspicuous by its absence in campaigns
Updated on May 18, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Battleground Bundelkhand: Where Hindutva, caste dynamics, development promises rule the poll arena
Whosoever the hilly region has supported it has done so with all its heart. At present, the BJP is reigning supreme there with its Hindutva-caste development politics. Challenger INDIA bloc fights on with its 1993 strategy repackaged as PDA.
Updated on May 16, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Akhilesh Yadav's returns to Kannauj to reclaim family legacy in tense elections
With a focus on coalition-building and outreach, Yadav aims to counter the BJP's narrative in the region and consolidate support from diverse communities.
Published on May 12, 2024 12:43 AM IST
2024 Lok Sabha elections: Hindutva, caste dynamics key to BJP’s firm grip on Unnao
The BJP’s Sakshi Maharaj is seeking a third straight win from Unnao and is confident of a big margin with the backing of communities settled along the Ganga. He is up against the SP’s Annu Tandon and the BSP’s Ashok Kumar Pandey
Updated on May 12, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Looming Threat: Zardozi craft at risk amid infrastructure challenges, shrinking markets
The history of zardozi, where ‘zar’ means gold and ‘dozi’ means sewn, dates back to the time of the Mughal reign.
Updated on May 11, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Farrukhabad
INDIA bloc storm arriving in Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi
At a joint rally with Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj, Rahul Gandhi predicts 50 seats for SP-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh, says the BJP will face its worst defeat
Published on May 10, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Etawah: Will BSP be the dark horse on seat of Kanshi Ram-Mulayam bonhomie?
The Etawah Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh has not been any party’s stronghold. The Congress and the SP have won this seat four times each, the BJP thrice and the BSP once
Updated on May 10, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur