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.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Why not sell convicts' assets for acid-attack survivors' compensation?' SC
The Supreme Court has suggested stricter punishments for acid attack offenders and the possibility of attaching their assets to compensate victims.
Haryana, UP to divert Ganga, Munak water to revive Yamuna
The Indian government has unveiled a major plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. The plan includes diverting water from the Upper Ganga Canal in Uttar Pradesh and the Munak Canal in Haryana.
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.
Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The award is India's highest peacetime military decoration.
High Court rejects 'misled' plea in beef possession case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a 62-year-old man's anticipatory bail plea in a case involving the illegal possession of beef.
UP student amputates foot to seek quota; what happened next
In a bizarre incident, a man from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly amputated his own foot to be eligible for the disability quota in medical college admissions.
Major administrative shake-up ahead as 300 IAS set to retire
In 2026, nearly 300 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers will retire, including Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and key state Chief Secretaries.
Pakistan, Punjab gangster-backed terrorists plotting R-Day strike: Report
Security forces in Delhi have been put on high alert after receiving intelligence reports of a possible terrorist attack on or before Republic Day (January 26).
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.
Builder arrested after Noida techie drowns in construction pit
The Greater Noida Police has arrested builder Abhay Kumar in connection with the death of 27-year-old Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta.
India's largest battery storage system is now operational
GoodEnough Energy, an Indian start-up, has commenced operations at the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
'Roads kill…': Rahul Gandhi laments techie's death amid 'urban collapse'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government over the death of a 27-year-old techie in Greater Noida.
CAQM flags 'serious deficiencies' in GRAP measures implementation across Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged "serious deficiencies" in implementing anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's air quality upgrades to 'very poor'; Northeast monsoon withdraws
Cold wave persists in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), while they simultaneously experience dense fog.
Noida techie drowning: SIT formed, Noida Authority CEO removed
The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M after a 27-year-old techie drowned in a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150.
UP: Man with 2 wives kills live-in-partner, burns body
In a shocking incident, a retired railway employee, already married to two women, allegedly killed his 32-year-old live-in partner in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
12 detained for offering namaz in empty house 'without permission'
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district have detained 12 people for allegedly offering namaz at an empty house without permission.
UP: Muslim man, Hindu woman in bridal attire found hanging
In a shocking incident, the bodies of a 20-year-old Muslim man and an 18-year-old Hindu woman were found hanging from a tree in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
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.
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.
UP man kills wife, mother, then hurls flesh at onlookers
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man from the Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly killed his wife and mother and consumed their flesh on Sunday.
North India freezes: Delhi-NCR becomes colder than Shimla
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several parts of northern India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region, as well as Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
UP girl killed, set on fire by family for eloping
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her family in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district for eloping with a 19-year-old youth from her neighborhood.
North India braces for severe cold wave tomorrow
Northern India is likely to witness a severe cold wave on Thursday, January 12.
3 arrested for murder of Jhansi's first woman auto driver
Anita Chaudhary, the first female auto-rickshaw driver in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, was murdered on January 4.
UP: SIR leads to huge voter name deletions, BJP firefights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on high alert after the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list in Uttar Pradesh revealed a staggering deletion of 2.89 crore voter names.
10-year-old dies of heart attack in UP's Amroha
A 10-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district allegedly died of a heart attack while watching videos on his smartphone.
Uttar Pradesh SIR draft list out; 2.89 crore voters removed
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh as part of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Shami, brother summoned for SIR hearing in Kolkata: Report
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been summoned for an SIR verification hearing in Kolkata.
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Dera chief Gurmeet Singh granted 40-day parole, his 15th
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two of his disciples, has been granted a 40-day parole.
UP: 6-year-old girl gang-raped; accused throw her from terrace
A six-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on January 2. The police initially received a report about a critically injured child, India Today reported.
Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave and dense fog in several parts of North India. The weather conditions are likely to affect railway and flight operations.
India's semiconductor push: 4 plants start chip production in 2026
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that four companies will begin commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India by 2026.
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.
UP: Man starved to death in home, disabled daughter abused
In Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district, a retired railway employee and his intellectually disabled daughter were allegedly subjected to nearly five years of abuse and confinement by their caretakers.
IMD warns of severe weather conditions across North India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has warned of severe winter weather conditions across large parts of North India in the coming days.
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.
Ayodhya unveils Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok's statue: Her India connection
A bronze statue of legendary Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok, believed to be of Indian origin, has been unveiled in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
IMD forecasts dense fog, coldwave across several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that multiple regions in northern and eastern India are likely to continue to witness dense to very dense fog in the coming days.
No VIP/special darshans at Kashi Vishwanath Temple this New Year
The much-revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has suspended VIP darshan and other special darshan facilities until further notice.
Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University
In a shocking incident, a school teacher was shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday night.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' pollution control measures underway
Delhi is witnessing clearer skies on Wednesday, but the air quality remains "very poor" with a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of the national capital.
Google now shares your location with emergency services in India
Google has launched its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi AQI still 'very poor'; over 150 flights delayed
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the "very poor" category as dense fog envelops the national capital.
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are reeling under a cold wave and dense fog.