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.
Air pollution linked to multiple health issues in India
An analysis of over 180 epidemiological studies conducted in India has found a strong link between air pollution and adverse health effects.
Indonesian woman with Chinese links caught at UP's Sonauli border
An Indonesian woman, who allegedly posed as a Kolkata resident, was caught by Bureau of Immigration officials at the Sonauli border in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. She was trying to enter Nepal.
Owaisi, Chandrashekhar confirm alliance, to contest all UP seats
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) have formed an alliance named 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha.'
3rd front in UP? Owaisi, Dalit leader Chandrashekhar to tie-up
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Azad Samaj Party (ASP) are reportedly planning an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
Post-Diwali, 93 of world's 100 most polluted cities in India
After the Diwali celebrations on November 8, India has emerged as the home to 93 of the world's 100 most polluted cities.
Kanpur: 55-year-old man killed in Thar driven by woman
A 55-year-old man was killed in a road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday night.
Uttarakhand minister's husband arrested for conspiracy to kill
Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand state cabinet minister Rekha Arya, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Uttarakhand police, Hindustan Times reported.
Ghaziabad police outpost blast: 'Ghazi 2' account claims responsibility
A blast occurred at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night. The explosion damaged two glass panes, and a delivery boy was injured.
Centre clears 12 electronics projects worth ₹7,500 crore
The Indian government has approved 12 projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a combined investment of over ₹7,500 crore.
Delhi's AQI reaches 'hazardous' levels of 451 ahead of Diwali
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated drastically, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a hazardous 451 at 8:00am on Tuesday.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rainfall in several states over the next few days.
GST collections hit ₹2.3L crore in October, up 22.9% YoY
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for October stood at ₹2.31 lakh crore, a whopping 22.9% increase from the same month last year, official data released on November 1 showed.
Vande Bharat sleeper service launched between New Delhi and Varanasi
Indian Railways has launched a new Vande Bharat Sleeper service between New Delhi and Varanasi.
India lifted 496M people out of extreme poverty: World Bank
India has lifted an estimated 496 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank's October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief.
BJP will bring UCC in Uttar Pradesh if re-elected: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it is re-elected in next year's Assembly elections.
Greater Noida: Father, son plucking flowers fall from 23rd floor
A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the 23rd floor of the Mahagun Mywoods Society in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha district on Friday.
Cyclone Arnab remnants to bring heavy rain, storms across India
India is likely to witness heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms on Friday due to the remnants of Cyclone Arnab.
No government jobs for 'violent regime change' seekers in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a controversial order barring individuals who advocate "violent regime change" from government jobs.
Modi takes dig at Congress after party's MLC poll debacle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dig at the Congress after it failed to win any of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across four states.
BJP picks Hardeep Puri for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh.
Greater Noida's upcoming AI, robotics park to create 1L jobs
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up a state-of-the-art robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) park in Greater Noida.
UP CEO apologizes for 'Thank god...Ram didn't kill minority' post
The office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Election Officer (CEO) has apologized for a controversial post on minorities that sparked outrage.
Tiger Shroff firing: Police custody of 4 accused extended
A Mumbai court has extended the police custody of four individuals, including two women, till Wednesday. They are accused of aiding the shooters in the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast turbulent weather across several Indian states from Monday, October 26. A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
UP: Congress seeks 175-200 seats in alliance; SP skeptical
The Congress party has officially started seat-sharing talks with the Samajwadi Party for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
'Ram hit Yadav': Bizarre name entries in UP voter list
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer's office has clarified the bizarre names in the voter list ahead of polling for 11 MLC seats.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 2 pistols recovered from Surat
The Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two pistols in Surat, which are suspected to have been used in the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff.
10,470 voter names changed in one UP seat
The Uttar Pradesh election authorities have launched legal action against two electoral registration officers while a computer operator, identified as Anil Kumar, has been dismissed over irregularities in voter entries in the Pilibhit Assembly constituency.
Tiger Shroff firing: How 2 women brought weapons to Mumbai
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four individuals in connection with the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai.
Smog returns to Delhi; AQI slips to 'poor' category
Delhi is gearing up for another season of deteriorating air quality as pollution levels are likely to rise in the coming weeks.
Model Shraddha Dubey, prime accused in cafe owner's murder, arrested
Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, was arrested in Nagpur in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow Police.
How NTPC plans to boost India's nuclear power capacity
State-owned power giant NTPC is gearing up to conduct feasibility studies for proposed nuclear power projects in several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh.
Centre amends Census rules, private teachers can now be enumerators
The central government has amended the Census Rules, 1990, to widen the categories of people eligible for appointment as enumerators.
Thekua: The crispy Bihari sweet you need to try
Thekua is a traditional Indian sweet enjoyed in various parts of the country.
Sugar prices surge up to 17% in 6 days
Sugar prices have witnessed a major spike, surging over 13% in just six days. The rise is largely attributed to tight supplies and strong festive demand from households and sweetmakers ahead of Diwali.
Why ATF will not come under GST anytime soon
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is unlikely to come under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime anytime soon.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in several parts of India today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India on Tuesday, October 13.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted unsettled weather conditions across several states in India on Saturday.
Jewar airport renamed to 'Narendra Modi International Airport'
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, has been renamed the Narendra Modi International Airport. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet.
5-story building collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri, several trapped
A five-story building collapsed in the New Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi on Wednesday afternoon, with several people trapped under the debris, IANS reported.
Court grants bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in a case linked to an assault during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar.
IMD predicts rain in east, northeast, southern India today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted varied weather conditions across India on Monday.
Congress 'scared,' needs reassurance to contest from Raebareli: SP leader
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel has made a controversial statement about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Raebareli in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics
Former Uttar Pradesh-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics.
Flash flood hits Bihar, UP; water breaches Gandak embankment
Heavy rainfall in Nepal's Gandak River basin has caused a flash flood, putting several districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on high alert.
SC sets aside Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention
The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.
5 kachori variations you must try
Kachori is a popular Indian snack, loved for its crispy texture and spicy fillings. It is often eaten as breakfast or a light meal.
Himachal's Kinnaur records season's 1st snowfall, North India cools down
North India is witnessing a sudden drop in temperatures after recent rainfall and snowfall. Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh recorded its first snowfall of the season on Saturday, with more expected in higher reaches.
'SP join kar liya kya': Ravi Kishan-BJP councilor stoke controversy
A video of a purported telephonic conversation between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilor Vishwajit Tripathi and Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan has gone viral on social media.
'Mann Ki Baat': Modi urges participation in ongoing Census
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ongoing Census, which is nearing completion across all states and union territories.
States seek 10,000 more e-buses under PM e-DRIVE scheme
Several Indian states have requested an additional 10,000+ electric buses under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme.
Heavy rains in North India; red alert in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across North India on Sunday. Uttarakhand is likely to bear the brunt, with a red alert issued for isolated extremely heavy showers.
UP: 17 dead, 5 injured as rain lashes state
At least 17 people have died, and five others were injured in rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Hindustan Times reported.
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning predicted across 23 states on Sunday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 23 states on Sunday.
Rapido gets 5-year license to continue operations in UP
Rapido, a leading player in the bike taxi and delivery space, has bagged a five-year license from the Uttar Pradesh State Transport Authority.
Congress says Modi fears Gen-Z voters, criticizes voter enrolment pause
The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of fearing the youth, particularly Gen Z voters.
Face protests from October 2 if...: CJP's ultimatum to CEC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar an ultimatum to resign within 24 hours, failing which a nationwide protest will begin on October 2.
ECI postpones youth outreach programs amid internal rift
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has indefinitely postponed two youth outreach programs in Uttar Pradesh, The Indian Express reported.
'The Vvaan' registers solid advance figures; targets ₹7cr opening
The new Hindi film, The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest, has reportedly raked in a whopping ₹10.1 crore in advance bookings across seven show dates, which comes to ₹6.57 crore without block seats.
Haryana woman gang-raped by 3 cops at MLA's farmhouse
A 24-year-old woman from Haryana was allegedly raped by three uniformed personnel at a farmhouse in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, after she was lured with promises of visiting religious places.
9 killed after sleeper bus catches fire in Greater Noida
Nine people, including one woman and eight men, were killed after an AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late Wednesday night.
UP man who shot wife, 2 priests, killed in encounter
A man accused of shooting his wife, two priests and taking three children hostage in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh was killed after a seven-hour standoff with the police on Wednesday.