Prayagraj: News
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
Comedian Anudeep Katikala detained for jokes on Pawan Kalyan
Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala was detained by Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Month after marriage, 'Mahakumbh viral girl' Monalisa exposed as minor
Monalisa, who became known as the "Mahakumbh viral girl," has once again made headlines after an investigation revealed that she is a minor.
Why's Samajwadi Party upset with 'Dhurandhar 2' character Atif Ahmad?
The blockbuster success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide in seven days, is creating ripples in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape.
Prayagraj cold storage collapse: PM Modi announces ex gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the kin of each deceased in the Prayagraj building collapse.
Shankaracharya-Yogi Adityanath feud escalates; Ayodhya bureaucrat resigns
Prashant Kumar Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh GST department in Ayodhya, has resigned from his post.
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.
IAF's trainee aircraft crashes into water body in Prayagraj
An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft crashed into a water body in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The incident took place during a routine training sortie.
10 million+ take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti
Over 10 million devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti, marking the second major bathing festival of Magh Mela 2026.
Sex racket busted during raid at IAS officer's rented house
A sex racket was busted during a police raid at a house in Prayagraj's Kydganj area. The house was allegedly rented from a woman Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, per India Today.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
Indian airports to get upgrades worth 17,000cr
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has unveiled its biggest modernization drive for air navigation services.
4 Vande Bharat trains to be launched tomorrow; check routes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on Wednesday from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
UP journalist hacked to death by unidentified assailants
Journalist Laxmi Narayan Singh (54), popularly known as Pappu, was brutally murdered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
UP woman chops off brother-in-law's private parts for hurting sister
A shocking incident has come to light from Prayagraj's Mauaima area, where a 20-year-old man was attacked and mutilated by his sister-in-law.
Dalit man lynched over 'drone theft'; victim mentioned Rahul Gandhi
A Dalit man was allegedly lynched by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district on Thursday, suspecting him of being a "drone thief."
Did Prayagraj locals beat up Ayushmann's 'Pati Patni...' crew?
The shooting of the upcoming Bollywood film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was recently disrupted by a violent altercation between the crew and local residents.
Indian Railways introduces air-like baggage rules for train passengers
The Indian Railways is set to introduce stringent baggage regulations for train passengers, similar to those in air travel.
Ganga, Yamuna breach danger mark after rain; 13 districts flooded
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under severe floods as continuous rainfall has pushed the water levels of major rivers above the danger mark.
Rainwater turning acidic in several Indian cities: Study
A 34-year study (1987-2021) by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has found that rainwater is becoming acidic in several Indian cities.
Who is Shakti Dubey, the UPSC 2024 topper from Prayagraj
Shakti Dubey has topped the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain in 36 UP districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for thunderstorms and rain in 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
'Didn't highlight Kumbh stampede to avoid panic': Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has finally broken his silence on the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, which left 30 dead and 60 injured on January 29.
'Took holy dip to wash...': Shinde hits back at Thackeray
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde has hit back at Uddhav Thackeray's criticism of his recent visit to Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 concludes today with Maha Shivratri snan
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the grand spiritual congregation in Prayagraj, will come to an end on Wednesday with the last holy dip on Maha Shivratri.
Abandoned by son for Kumbh, ailing mother survives on 'chura'
A Jharkhand man has been accused of locking up his ailing mother at home while he and his family went to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Women bathing pictures at Maha Kumbh sold online; case filed
The Uttar Pradesh Police have filed a case against two social media handles for allegedly posting and selling videos of women pilgrims bathing at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
How hazardous is fecal bacteria-infested Sangam water where devotees bathe
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has filed a report before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), flagging alarmingly high levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the Ganga River at Prayagraj.
'Sangam water clean': Yogi calls high fecal bacteria report 'propaganda'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that baseless allegations are circulating against Sanatan Dharma after a report flagged high levels of fecal coliform in Ganga at Prayagraj.
'This is Mrityu Kumbh...': Mamata attacks Yogi government over stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede which happened on January 29 in Prayagraj.
NGT flags high level of fecal bacteria in Prayagraj's Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed concern over the water quality of the Ganga River at Prayagraj amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
Railways announces crowd-control overhaul after New Delhi station stampede
The Ministry of Railways has announced a complete overhaul of crowd-control measures after a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
Delhi cops say similar train names led to deadly stampede
At least 18 people were tragically killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night.
Kumbh-bound rush in UP cities, railway stations on alert
The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has drawn over 50 crore devotees since it started on January 13.
What led to stampede at New Delhi railway station
In a tragic incident, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night killed 18 people, including women and children.
New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead, inquiry ordered
A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead, including 11 women and four children.
Akhilesh Yadav requests extension of Maha Kumbh duration
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to extend the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh 2025: New guidelines issued for devotees in Prayagraj
Due to a sudden increase in the number of attendees, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued new guidelines for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
10 Kumbh devotees killed in Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway collision
In a tragic incident, 10 Maha Kumbh devotees lost their lives in a deadly road accident on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway.
Maha Kumbh: 'No vehicle zone' declared amid traffic chaos
In view of extreme traffic congestion over 300km, authorities have declared the entire Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj a "no vehicle zone."
'World's biggest traffic jam': Kumbh pilgrims stuck in 300km jam
Millions of pilgrims on their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, were stuck in a massive traffic jam.