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.
05 Oct 2024
Noida'Illicit affair' between accused, victim's wife behind Amethi murders: Police
The prime suspect in the brutal murder of a school teacher, his wife, and their two minor daughters in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has confessed to the crime.
04 Oct 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'5 will die': Suspect forewarned before killing Amethi family
The police have revealed that the suspect behind the murder of a family in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, had been plotting the crime for nearly a month.
04 Oct 2024
IsraelPromised youth using 'time-machine,' UP couple dupes elderly of ₹35cr
A search is underway for a couple from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly scammed dozens of elderly people out of ₹35 crore by promising to restore their youth with an "Israel-made time machine."
03 Oct 2024
BareillyMuslim man fakes identity to marry Hindu women; life imprisoned
A 25-year-old man from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly coercing a 20-year-old woman into converting to Islam and marrying her under false pretenses.
02 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Hindu group removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples
Statues of Sai Baba were removed from several temples in Varanasi as part of a campaign launched by a Hindu outfit—Sanatan Rakshak Dal.
01 Oct 2024
Supreme Court Of India'Temple or dargah, no religious structure can obstruct public': SC
The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that public safety is of utmost importance and that any religious structure encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks must be removed.
01 Oct 2024
iPhoneLucknow: Man orders iPhone, kills delivery agent to avoid payment
A 30-year-old delivery agent was allegedly murdered by two individuals in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, over an iPhone order worth ₹1.5 lakh.
30 Sep 2024
Bajaj Finance'No sleep, non-stop humiliation': Bajaj Finance manager dies by suicide
A 42-year-old area manager at Bajaj Finance, Tarun Saxena, has died by suicide in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
30 Sep 2024
Akhilesh YadavExplained: SP MLA's remark on rising Muslim population sparks controversy
A political controversy erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party MLA Mehboob Ali stated that the Muslim population is growing and the Bharatiya Janata Party's rule will soon end.
29 Sep 2024
LucknowUP to introduce double-decker electric buses during Navratri festival
The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to roll out a fleet of electric buses, including some double-decker ones.
28 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Hathras school, where class 2-boy was 'sacrificed,' to be shut
The DL Public School in Uttar Pradesh, where an 11-year-old boy was allegedly murdered as part of a "black magic ritual," has been ordered to shut down by the Hathras Basic Siksha Adhikari (BSA), Swati Bharti.
27 Sep 2024
BrahMos AerospaceBrahMos Aerospace announces reservations for Agniveers: Here's why
BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd. (BAPL), an Indo-Russian joint venture, has announced that it will reserve at least 15% of its technical vacancies and half of its administrative and security roles for Agniveers.
27 Sep 2024
Andhra PradeshAyodhya's Ram Mandir sends prasad for lab testing
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has sent samples of its prasad to a government lab in Jhansi for testing.
27 Sep 2024
HathrasUP: Class 2 boy 'sacrificed' to bring 'glory to school'
A Class 2 student from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring prosperity and fame to a school.
27 Sep 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: NIA launches search operations linked to Reasi terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) initiated search operations at seven locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
27 Sep 2024
BadaunCommunal clash at Dehradun railway station over interfaith relationship
A communal clash broke out at the Dehradun railway station on Thursday night over an interfaith relationship.
26 Sep 2024
Andhra PradeshPrayagraj temples advise devotees to maintain 'purity' amid laddu row
Following the Tirupati laddu scandal, several temples in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, have advised devotees to bring alternatives such as dry fruits and coconut instead of sweets.
26 Sep 2024
Elvish YadavMoney laundering case: ED seizes properties of Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly seized properties belonging to popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav and renowned singer Fazilpuria, amid an ongoing money laundering investigation.
25 Sep 2024
GhaziabadAfter UP, Himachal mandates display of food outlet owners' names
Following in the footsteps of Uttar Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh government has now mandated that all food establishments prominently display the names and addresses of their operators, proprietors, and managers.
25 Sep 2024
IIT MadrasDalit youth misses IIT seat by minutes, SC assures help
The Supreme Court has assured assistance to a Dalit youth from a below poverty line (BPL) family, who lost his seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad due to a missed fee payment deadline.
24 Sep 2024
Ghaziabad'Human waste in food...': Adityanath issues guidelines for UP eateries
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday instructed that the names and addresses of operators, proprietors, and managers must be prominently displayed at all food establishments.
24 Sep 2024
Indian RailwaysNIA roped in to investigate railway tracks' sabotage incidents: Minister
The Indian Railways has enlisted the assistance of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and state governments to combat attempts to disrupt train operations.
24 Sep 2024
HaridwarTalcum powder, starch used in antibiotics supplied to government hospitals
A 1,200-page chargesheet has revealed that antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in Nagpur were made from talcum powder mixed with starch.
23 Sep 2024
GujaratAnother sabotage bid? Iron rods found on Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks
In a potential act of sabotage, nine iron rods were discovered on the Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks in Punjab.
23 Sep 2024
BaghpatUP: Monkey troop thwarts man's attempt to rape 6-year-old girl
In a remarkable turn of events, a troop of monkeys purportedly intervened to prevent the attempted rape of a six-year-old girl in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.
21 Sep 2024
AhmedabadGujarat: Another train derailment attempt thwarted
In a recent incident near Kim Railway Station in Surat, Gujarat, an unidentified individual attempted to derail a train by removing fishplates and keys from the railway track.
19 Sep 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)No significant rainfall likely over next 4-5 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a dry spell across the country over the next four to five days.
18 Sep 2024
Rajendra PrasadUP: Pharmacist sacked for charging ₹1 extra
A contractual employee at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in eastern Uttar Pradesh has been dismissed from his job for allegedly overcharging patients.
16 Sep 2024
Meerut14 dead as heavy rain, floods lash Uttar Pradesh
At least 14 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding since Saturday.
16 Sep 2024
BahraichUP: 13-year-old Bahraich boy injured in fresh wolf attack
A 13-year-old boy, Armaan Ali, was severely injured in a recent wolf attack in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.
15 Sep 2024
Global WarmingCrop diversification could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study
A recent study suggests that replacing approximately 40% of rice cultivation with alternative crops, could help restore between 60-100 cubic kilometers of groundwater, lost since the year 2000 in North India.
15 Sep 2024
Lucknow9 killed after building collapses in Meerut; more feared trapped
At least nine people have died, five are injured, and one is feared trapped after a three-story building collapsed in the Zakir Colony of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening.
14 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanGhaziabad shopkeeper allegedly mixes urine in juice, thrashed by locals
A shopkeeper in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was assaulted by locals after he was allegedly caught serving fruit juices mixed with urine.
14 Sep 2024
AgraVideo: Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after rain
The main dome of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing water leakage due to continuous rainfall over three days, PTI reported.
13 Sep 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'Stolen' helicopter in Meerut sparks political controversy
A police complaint about an alleged helicopter theft in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has ignited a political firestorm.
12 Sep 2024
AllahabadMadrassas violate right to education, promote 'supremacy of Islam': NCPCR
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has strongly disapproved of the madrasa education system in its submissions before the Supreme Court.
12 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalWhy it is still raining in mid-September in North India
Heavy rainfall drenched Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday morning, and it is expected to continue over the weekend.
11 Sep 2024
Ashwini VaishnawAfter Gujarat and Assam, UP to host semiconductor fabrication units
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to semiconductor fabrication facilities.
11 Sep 2024
GuwahatiIIT-Guwahati dean resigns amid protests over death of 21-year-old student
The academic dean of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Professor Kanduru V. Krishna, has resigned following widespread protests over the death of a 21-year-old B.Tech student.
11 Sep 2024
Afghanistan5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Wednesday, with tremors being felt across India, including the Delhi-NCR region, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
11 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiIndia's semiconductor push: What to expect from SEMICON 2024 conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the SEMICON India 2024 conference today at around 10:30 am.
10 Sep 2024
IndiaUP school principal cleared in 'biryani expulsion' controversy
A three-member inquiry committee has cleared a school principal in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district of allegations that he expelled a Class 3 student for bringing non-vegetarian biryani to school.
10 Sep 2024
GuwahatiIIT-Guwahati student found dead in hostel—2nd case in a month
A third-year BTech student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was found dead in his hostel room on Monday.
09 Sep 2024
Electric VehiclesWorld EV Day: This state leads India's EV adoption drive
As the world celebrates World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day today, it's worth noting that India is rapidly advancing toward electrification.
08 Sep 2024
IndiaAfter 'killer' wolves, jackals terrorize UP villages; 12 people attacked
At least 12 individuals, including five children, have been injured following an attack by a pack of jackals in two villages in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district.
07 Sep 2024
Kanpur2 coaches of Somnath Express derail in Madhya Pradesh
Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Somnath Express derailed near Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
06 Sep 2024
BahraichBahraich's 'killer wolves' still on prowl: Schools shut, markets deserted
The district of Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh is currently gripped by fear due to a series of fatal wolf attacks.
06 Sep 2024
India'Wants to convert...': Principal expels 5-year-old for bringing non-veg food
A five-year-old student at Hilton Convent School in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, was expelled by the principal for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food to class.
05 Sep 2024
GhazipurUP: Woman molested in ambulance, ailing husband dies without oxygen
A woman was allegedly molested inside an ambulance in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, while accompanying her sick husband to a hospital.
04 Sep 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Wrestlers Vinesh, Bajrang Punia join Congress, to contest Haryana polls
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Wednesday and will contest next month's Haryana Assembly election.
03 Sep 2024
Hathras'No one talks about Unnao, Hathras...': Mamata on Kolkata rape-murder
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) criticism of her handling of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case by citing similar incidents in Unnao and Hathras.
03 Sep 2024
Yogi AdityanathYogi government withholds salaries of 2.4L employees: Here's why
The Uttar Pradesh government has withheld the August salaries of around 2.44 lakh state employees who failed to disclose their property details online, in a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
03 Sep 2024
BahraichBahraich wolf strikes again: 5-year-old injured, fear grows in UP
Fear of wolf attacks persists in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, following multiple incidents within 24 hours.
02 Sep 2024
BahraichDolls soaked in urine, drones: How's UP hunting killer wolves
In the past two months, eight people, including seven children and a woman, have been killed by wolves in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.
01 Sep 2024
Bahraich'It attacked my neck': UP local narrates killer wolf attack
Residents of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, are living in fear following a series of deadly wolf attacks that have claimed eight lives over the past two months.
31 Aug 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'At least we've hair': Akhilesh takes swipe at Yogi Adityanath
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his recent comments about the SP and its symbolic red caps.
30 Aug 2024
Akhilesh YadavAmethi's 'Jais' renamed: 8 stations' name change sparks row
The Northern Railways (NR) has renamed Jais station in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district to Guru Gorakhnath Dham.
30 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress takes a dig at Ranaut's '3 jaatiya hain' comment
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut's opposition to the caste census in India has sparked a row.
29 Aug 2024
BahraichOperation Bhediya: 4 killer wolves captured after 8 villagers killed
In response to a series of fatal wolf attacks in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, the district forest department has launched "Operation Bhediya."
29 Aug 2024
Mohammed ShamiMohammed Shami named in Bengal's probables list for 2024-25 season
Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, sidelined since last November due to an ankle injury, has been named in Bengal's 31-member probables list for the upcoming domestic season.
28 Aug 2024
BahraichKiller wolves terrorizing UP's Bahraich; 8 villagers killed since July
A pack of wolves has been terrorizing the Mahsi tehsil in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district for the past two months.
28 Aug 2024
Yogi AdityanathAdityanath's new social media policy: Life term for anti-national posts
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has introduced a stringent social media policy, aimed at curbing anti-national content.
26 Aug 2024
Palestine'Batenge to katenge…': Yogi Adityanath's message amid Bangladesh unrest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday emphasized the importance of unity in light of the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
25 Aug 2024
DelhiDelhi: Pistol found in 10-year-old boy's school bag
In a shocking incident in Delhi, a pistol was discovered inside the school bag of a 10-year-old boy.
25 Aug 2024
DhanbadDhanbad-bound Kisan Express train splits into 2 in UP
At least 10 bogies of the Kisan Express train headed for Dhanbad got disconnected near Chakraj Mal area in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
21 Aug 2024
Mathura5 must-visit Lord Krishna temples in Mathura, Vrindavan
Mathura and Vrindavan, deeply embedded in Hindu mythology, are known for their connections with Lord Krishna.
21 Aug 2024
DucatiDucati could build motorcycle racing track in this Indian city
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has proposed a generous offer to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati.
19 Aug 2024
DehradunTeenager gangraped in bus in Dehradun, drivers among 5 arrested
The Uttarakhand Police has apprehended five individuals, including two drivers and a cashier employed at the Dehradun Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT), in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a teenage girl.
18 Aug 2024
Bulandshahr10 dead, over 20 injured in bus-tempo collision in Bulandshahr
A bus and a tempo collided in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of 10 individuals and the injuries of over 20 others on Sunday.
17 Aug 2024
Ahmedabad22 Sabarmati Express coaches derail near Kanpur after hitting boulder
The Sabarmati Express (19168), en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed between the Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning.
16 Aug 2024
KolkataDecomposed body of Uttarakhand nurse found, was raped and murdered
The decomposed body of a nurse from Uttarakhand was found at an empty plot in Uttar Pradesh nine days after she went missing.
13 Aug 2024
HaryanaDera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the head of Dera Sacha Sauda and a convicted rapist, has been granted a 21-day furlough.
12 Aug 2024
Yogi AdityanathUP government to train 30,000 youths as 'Surya Mitras'
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an initiative called "Surya Mitra" to train 30,000 young people in the solar energy sector.
12 Aug 2024
BiharBihar: 7 dead, 9 injured in stampede at Jehanabad temple
A stampede at the Baba Siddhnath Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, Bihar, claimed seven lives and left nine others injured on Monday.
11 Aug 2024
BiharWhy Punjab villages are kicking out migrants, not renting houses
Residents of Jandpur village in Kharar, Punjab, have put up multiple boards with 11 instructions for migrants to follow in order to stay in the hamlet.
08 Aug 2024
IndiaMan beats wife to death, rolling pin found in stomach
Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested a man for allegedly torturing and beating his wife to death.
08 Aug 2024
Allahabad High Court'Ghost' files FIR against 5 people: What happened next
In what can only be considered dereliction of duty, an investigating officer in a land dispute case allegedly recorded the statement of a dead man as if he were still alive.
