Uttar Pradesh: News
Uttar Pradesh, created as the United Provinces during British rule is the most populous state in India. Uttrakhand was carved out from the Himalayan region of UP in 2000 and hence a new state of Uttrakhand was formed. Lucknow is the capital of the state with Hindi being the official language of the state. Yogi Adityanath is the current chief minister of UP.
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.
Massive fire breaks out in UP's slum area of Indirapuram
A massive fire broke out in a cluster of jhuggis in Indirapuram's Kanawani village in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday afternoon.
Stalin begins statewide protest against delimitation bill, burns copy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a statewide protest against the central government's proposed delimitation exercise.
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.
What's special about Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities.
50+ fake handles created in 24hrs before Noida protests: Police
The Noida Police has identified over 50 bot handles created in the run-up to the workers' protest and used to spread rumours, officials said, according to The Indian Express.
Noida protests planned via WhatsApp groups, QR codes: Police
Over 300 people have been arrested and seven FIRs registered in connection with the workers' protest that turned violent in Noida on Monday and Tuesday.
UP revises minimum wages across categories following Noida labor unrest
The Uttar Pradesh government has revised minimum wages for workers across categories.
33% women quota push exposes big gap in India's legislatures
The Narendra Modi-led government has called a special session of Parliament from April 16-18 to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill.
Noida workers' protests block key roads: Check affected routes
Protests erupted in Noida and Greater Noida on Monday after a woman was injured in firing during clashes the previous day.
Noida: Workers' protest over salary hike turns violent
A protest by workers over salary hikes in Noida's Phase 2 turned violent on Monday.
UP: Bus returning from wedding procession rams truck, 6 killed
A tragic accident occurred in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday when a bus returning from a wedding procession collided with a truck.
Dehradun: Man arrested for spying for ISI-linked terrorist
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police has arrested a 29-year-old man, Vikrant Kashyap, for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistan-based terrorist.
Uttar Pradesh: 10 dead, several missing as Mathura boat capsizes
A tragic boating accident occurred in the Yamuna River at KC Ghat, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, on Friday afternoon.
IMD warns of thundersqualls, hailstorms across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of intense weather across India over the next few days.
LPG crisis: UP, Rajasthan, Telangana fast-track piped natural gas rollout
In light of the ongoing LPG shortage, several Indian states are fast-tracking the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to homes.
UP man killed in Russia coercively recruited: Family
A 22-year-old man from Mawasi village in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur was killed while serving in the Russian army amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
Agra man, family get death penalty for hacking wife, cousin
A court in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man and his family to death for the double murder of his wife and her cousin.
Bihar maulana arrested for objectionable remarks against Yogi Adityanath's mother
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Maulana Abdullah Salim, a cleric from Jokihat in Araria, Bihar.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
UP woman returns ₹10cr wrongly credited by bank, wins hearts
A farmer's wife in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, has been lauded for her honesty after she found nearly ₹10 crore credited to her Bank of India account.
You can catch flights from Noida Airport within 60 days
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will start commercial operations within the next 45 to 60 days.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport Phase 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar.
IMD warns Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh of more rain
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are bracing for more rain in the coming days.
PM to inaugurate Delhi-NCR's second international airport at Jewar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
UP government cancels AI MoU with Puch
The Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with artificial intelligence firm Puch AI.
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.
5 of top 10 most polluted cities in India
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to the latest World Air Quality Report by IQAir.
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
Rohit Shetty shooting case: 14th accused arrested from UP
The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), has apprehended the 14th accused in the case of the shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence.
Varanasi student shot dead on campus, father demands 'encounter justice'
A 23-year-old college student was shot dead by a fellow student at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana shuts meat shops near sensitive areas during Navratri festival
The Haryana government has ordered a ban on opening meat shops near sensitive areas during the ongoing festival of Navratri, PTI reported, citing an official statement.
UP woman crashes BJP office event, slaps leader
A felicitation ceremony at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a woman barged in and accused a party functionary of cheating her out of ₹4.5 lakh.
'Use LPG judiciously': Government says situation remains matter of concern
The central government has said that there is no LPG distributor facing a dry-out situation at present but reiterated that the situation remains a "matter of concern."
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.
UP: 70-year-old dies while waiting in line for gas
A 70-year-old man, identified as Mukhtiyar Ahmed, died on Friday, according to his family, while waiting to collect a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder at an agency godown in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Navy lance naik arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a serving Indian Navy Lance Naik, Adarsh Kumar, on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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.
UP: 6 people killed, 7 injured in bus-van collision
A tragic road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district left six people dead and seven others injured.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
Khamenei gone, spotlight falls on Khomeini's Indian ancestral village
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has brought a small Indian village into the global spotlight.
Shia communities across India march in mourning over Khamenei's killing
Protests erupted across India on Sunday after reports emerged of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'You want to hang...accused?' SC disappointed at Nitish Katara's family
The Supreme Court has granted a temporary release on furlough to Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case.