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FSSAI urges citizens to report unhygienic kitchens, unsafe food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a public awareness campaign, urging citizens to report unsafe food, unhygienic kitchens, and poor handling practices through its Food Safety Connect App.
'Feels like' temperature touches 50°C in parts of India
India is experiencing a new wave of humid heat this week, with "feels like" temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in several cities.
Become 'expert mothers' before becoming IAS officers, teachers: UP governor
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has urged women to become "expert mothers" before pursuing careers as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers or teachers.
Blue Tokai plans 800 stores by FY30 to rival Starbucks
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, a leading specialty coffee brand and a major competitor of Starbucks in India, has announced an ambitious expansion plan.
SIT recovers ₹80L in Ram Temple donation theft
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has led to the arrest of eight people.
Lucknow fire: Building owner previously linked to paper leak case
The owner of the building that caught fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, killing 15 people, had previously figured in the 2015 CPMT paper leak case.
Kanpur seals 16 coaching centers after Lucknow fire tragedy
The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) has launched a major crackdown on coaching centers and commercial establishments that are allegedly violating safety and building codes.
Eyewitnesses recount desperate escapes as 15 die in Lucknow fire
A devastating fire at a commercial complex in Lucknow has claimed the lives of 15 people, mostly young students and professionals.
Lucknow fire tragedy building had received demolition order in 2016
The three-story building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, where a devastating fire killed 15 people on Monday, had received a demolition order in 2016 for unauthorized construction.
14 dead after massive fire at Lucknow commercial building
As many as 14 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a commercial building housing a pet shop on the ground floor and an animation center on the upper floor in Lucknow on Monday.
Ranchi RSS office attack linked to larger conspiracy: Police
The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi has revealed a possible larger conspiracy, police have stated.
Noida's Jewar airport begins operations: Here's all about inaugural flight
The Noida International Airport in Jewar has officially started operations on Monday.
Every aloo paratha lover must visit these North Indian cities
Aloo paratha is a quintessential North Indian breakfast, loved for its simplicity and taste.
UP targets over 2GW of new data center capacity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a plan to add over 2 gigawatts (GW) of additional data center capacity in the state by 2030.
Do airlines using Adani airports have to pay higher fees?
The Adani Group and the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) are embroiled in a legal dispute over airport charges.
'Nautapa': India experiences hottest pre-monsoon days; temperatures could reach 48°C
India is currently experiencing its hottest pre-monsoon season with the arrival of Nautapa, a nine-day period that began on May 25 and will end on June 2.
6 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Six people were killed and 21 others injured when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday morning.
Key INDIA allies SP, Congress contesting UP MLC polls separately
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress have decided to contest the 2026 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections separately, raising concerns about the unity of the INDIA bloc in the state.
UP averages five police encounters daily under Yogi Adityanath's rule
Since Yogi Adityanath took office as Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister in March 2017, the state has witnessed an average of five police encounters daily.
Railway staff checking empty train finds woman's chopped-up body
In a shocking incident, railway staff discovered a woman's headless torso and limbs inside a trunk and bag on the Chhapra-Gomti Nagar Express at Lucknow's Gomtinagar station.
Lucknow University professor arrested for making obscene calls to student
An assistant professor in the Zoology Department at Lucknow University, identified as Paramjeet Singh, has been arrested for allegedly making obscene phone calls to a female student.
Video: Bareilly man thrown 50ft into air by strong wind
A man in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was thrown nearly 50 feet into the air during a severe storm on Wednesday.
Blood clot in lungs caused Mulayam Singh's son Prateek's death
Prateek Yadav, the son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died due to a severe blood clot in his lungs, a post-mortem report has revealed.
Mulayam Singh's younger son and Akhilesh's half-brother, Prateek, dies
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died at the age of 38 in Lucknow on Wednesday.
BJP worker paralyzed after man shoots him over 'AIDS' taunts
In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a 25-year-old Vaibhav Bajpai was arrested for shooting Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) member Chetan Tiwari over public humiliation.
UP's defense corridors have received ₹35,000cr boost, says Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a massive transformation in its defense sector.
'Come to bed...': BJP leader allegedly offered post for sex
Deepali Tiwari, a former district minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has made serious allegations against Mahoba district president Mohanlal Kushwaha.
Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship row: Allahabad HC orders probe
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi holding dual citizenship.
Heatwave grips north India, temperatures nearing 40°C in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for North India, with temperatures nearing or exceeding 40°C in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and intense heat conditions in Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Yogi sees Naxal conspiracy behind violent Noida workers' wage protest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed concerns over a possible "larger conspiracy" to revive Naxalism amid ongoing protests by workers in Noida Phase 2.
Lucknow sanitation suffers as Assam, Bengal workers leave for elections
Lucknow's sanitation system is facing a major crisis as hundreds of sanitation workers have left for their native villages in Assam and West Bengal to cast their votes.
19-year-old dental student held for links to ISIS online module
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old dental student, Haarish Ali, for his alleged links with an online module of the banned terrorist organization ISIS.
Hostage to distant war, 1.25L UP workers stranded in Gulf
Over 1.25 lakh people from Lucknow and nearby districts, including masons, construction workers, technicians, drivers, and religious tourists, are stuck in Gulf countries due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
Pressured over NEET, Lucknow man kills father, dismembers body
In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a man has been arrested for allegedly killing his father and hiding the body parts in a drum.
Lucknow: 'Drunk' driver overturns sleeper bus; 7 dead, 45 hurt
A tragic accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow on Monday left seven dead and 45 others injured.
Akshay Oberoi to headline suspense thriller 'Love Lottery'
Akshay Oberoi, who will soon be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's King and Yash's Toxic, is set to begin shooting for his next film.
9 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgeries at UP hospital
Nine patients have lost their eyesight after developing infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
UP: Woman dies during C-section at BA graduate's illegal clinic
In Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkarnagar district, a 32-year-old Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduate posing as a surgeon and his 19-year-old aide have been arrested for running an illegal clinic.
Lucknow student returning from farewell mows down bystanders; 6-year-old dies
A Class 12 student in Lucknow, Gaurav Singh, allegedly lost control of his speeding car on Thursday evening, hitting a group of pedestrians and parked vehicles, according to NDTV.
3.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Lucknow, epicenter located in Gonda
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale shook parts of Uttar Pradesh near Lucknow. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed that the epicenter was located in Gonda, at a depth of 10km.
Bharat bandh on February 1 over UGC's new regulations?
Protests against the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new Regulations 2026 entered their third day on Thursday, with student groups and social organizations across Uttar Pradesh and other states.
Action against Bareilly magistrate who quit over government's 'anti-Brahmin' stand
In a rare act of protest from within the bureaucracy, Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Monday in protest against government policies, particularly the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations.
SC makes interim bail absolute for Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas
The Supreme Court has confirmed its earlier decision to grant interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered under the state's Gangsters Act.
Lucknow unveils zero-tolerance traffic plan to ease congestion
The Lucknow administration and police have unveiled a comprehensive, multi-agency roadmap aimed at easing congestion and improving urban mobility, with zero-tolerance enforcement at road intersections as a central focus.
Ex-constable accused of rape dressed as woman to evade capture
A suspended constable, who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, was arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
Shankh Airlines starts operations in January: Check routes
India's aviation sector is set to welcome a new player with the launch of Shankh Airlines.
UP: Nearly 2.89cr names deleted from draft voter list
The draft electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh is expected to have around 12.55 crore voters, after nearly 2.89 crore names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Raktanchal' Season 3 filming begins in Lucknow, Varanasi
The third season of MX Player's crime-drama Raktanchal has begun filming in and around Varanasi and Lucknow.