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.
Video: 2 BJP MLAs clash during 'Vision 2047' discussion
A video has emerged showing a heated argument between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Heavy rain in North India; Delhi waterlogged ahead of Independence-Day
Parts of Delhi woke up to heavy rain on Thursday morning as the city prepares for Independence Day celebrations.
UP: Cousin celebrates Rakhi with sister; later rapes, hangs her
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her cousin in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya.
UP: Mentally challenged woman killed by pack of stray dogs
A 30-year-old mentally challenged woman was killed by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district.
11, including 7 children, killed in van-truck collision in Rajasthan
A road accident in Rajasthan's Dausa district has claimed the lives of 11 people, including seven children.
UP couple kills man with pliers, iron rods over affair
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, a 45-year-old man was brutally murdered by a couple using tools like a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.
Upset over girlfriend's suicide, man attacks her mother with ax
A man in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly attacked his deceased girlfriend's mother with an ax on Saturday. The accused, Vineet alias Golu Rawat, was reportedly upset over the suicide of his girlfriend Mohini.
'If you don't provide data...': Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI again
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) yet again of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in voter fraud.
'What's the tearing hurry?' SC questions UP's Bankey Bihari ordinance
The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's "tearing hurry" to pass the Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025.
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.
Lucknow schools closed due to heavy rainfall; Ayodhya area flooded
Due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, all government and private schools from Classes 1-12 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed on Monday, District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer announced.
'Unacceptable': Trump's top aide accuses India of financing Russia's war
A senior aide in US President Donald Trump's administration has accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil from Moscow.
UP: 11 killed as vehicle plunges into canal in Gonda
A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district on Sunday left 11 people dead and four others critically injured.
How Trump's tariff on India especially threatens Agra's huge exports
US President Donald Trump has reimposed a 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, putting Uttar Pradesh's export economy in jeopardy.
Video: Newly-posted IAS officer does sit-ups over lack of cleanliness
On his first day as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi took an unusual step to address cleanliness issues.
2 killed after electric shock triggers stampede at UP temple
A stampede at the Awsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, left two dead and over 30 injured.
Ghaziabad fake embassy case: Accused involved in ₹300 crore scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has unearthed shocking details in its investigation of Harshvardhan Jain, who was arrested for running a fake embassy in Ghaziabad.
UP: Muslim girl allegedly murdered after eloping with Dalit youth
In Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, a 17-year-old Muslim girl was allegedly murdered by her family after she eloped with a 19-year-old Dalit boy.
Interfaith marriages without conversion illegal, rules Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith marriages without religious conversion are illegal.
'Love jihad' complaint in UP; men 'forced to drink urine'
Two Hindu men from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly abducted and beaten up after they reported a "love jihad" case to the police.
Attention! This website used UP governor's name to commit fraud
A fake website using the name of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has been identified in a case of cyber fraud.
BJP MP's aide shot 7 times in shocking daylight murder
In a shocking incident, Sonu Chaudhary (45), a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Satish Gautam, was shot dead on Friday morning near Kondara village in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Ayodhya family abandons cancer-patient grandma on road; she dies later
In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a family abandoned their elderly, cancer-stricken grandmother on the street.
'Hidden cameras' in trainee policewomen's bathrooms spark uproar in Gorakhpur
Around 600 women police recruits at the Gorakhpur Police Training Centre in Uttar Pradesh staged a protest on Wednesday, alleging that hidden cameras were installed in the bathrooms of the training center, violating their privacy.
Fake country, embassy: How Ghaziabad man pulled off this scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a fake embassy racket in Ghaziabad and arrested its alleged mastermind, Harsh Vardhan Jain.
Delhi tops India list for highest abusive language usage
Delhi has emerged as the state with the highest usage of abusive language, especially toward women, a nationwide survey has found.
'Love jihad, radicalization': 10 arrested in foreign-funded conversion racket
The Uttar Pradesh Police have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion and radicalization racket, arresting 10 people from six states.
Kanwar yatris arrested for assaulting CRPF jawan at Mirzapur station
A group of seven Kanwariyas, or Lord Shiva devotees, have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan at the Mirzapur railway station in Uttar Pradesh.
UP: 6 killed, several injured in 2 separate road accidents
A tragic accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, claimed six lives early Saturday morning.
MNS workers assault another shopkeeper, this time over WhatsApp status
A shopkeeper in Mumbai's Vikhroli was recently assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for a WhatsApp status that allegedly disrespected the Marathi-speaking community.
SAEL, leading renewable energy firm, to invest ₹8,200cr in UP
SAEL Industries, a leading Indian renewable energy firm, has announced an investment of ₹8,200 crore to set up a state-of-the-art solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Light rain lashes Delhi-NCR; red alert in parts of MP
Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rain on Monday morning, after a day of continuous rainfall.
UP Kanwar Yatra: Over 10,000 women police officers deployed
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed over 10,000 women police officers for the Kanwar Yatra this year.
Maharashtra: Auto driver beaten up for refusing to speak Marathi
A migrant auto-rickshaw driver was publicly thrashed in Maharashtra's Palghar district by supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
SC to hear plea against UP's Kanwar Yatra QR code
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to make QR codes mandatory at food stalls during the Kanwar Yatra.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, Gurugram due to rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Gurugram, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Who's Changur Baba? 'taweez seller' who ran ₹100cr 'conversion' racket
Jamaluddin, popularly known as Changur Baba, was recently arrested in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged role in a large-scale religious conversion racket.
Unable to afford daughter's insulin, indebted businessman shoots self Live
A 36-year-old real estate businessman in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, shot himself with a 12-bore gun belonging to his office's security guard.
'Maalik' or 'Superman': Which movie are you watching this weekend?
This week, cinema lovers will be treated to an exciting lineup of films across genres.
UP minor, raped by father, dumps newborn in train toilet
A horrifying incident has come to light from Bihar, where a minor girl was allegedly raped by her father.
Noida international airport, Asia's largest, expected to open in November
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is nearing its latest operational deadline of November this year.
Serial killer who murdered taxi drivers arrested after 25 years
Ajay Lamba (49), a fugitive wanted for over 25 years for the murders of multiple cab drivers, was arrested in Delhi on Sunday.
On camera: Lucknow milkman caught spitting in customer's milk; detained
A milkman, identified as Mohammad Sharif (alias Pappu), was detained in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Sunday after a resident accused him of spitting into the milk he was delivering.
Army doctor delivers baby with hair clip, knife at station
An extraordinary incident unfolded at the Jhansi railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday when an Army doctor delivered a baby girl on the platform.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distances itself from Stalin's language stance
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has clarified its position on the Hindi imposition issue, distancing itself from Tamil Nadu's hardline stance.
UP: 8 family members, including groom, killed in road accident
A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district on Friday morning left eight family members dead, including a 24-year-old groom.
Modi calls Trinidad PM 'Bihar's daughter'—what's her connection to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday as part of his two-day official visit.
Mistaking puppy bite for injury, Kabaddi player dies of rabies
Brijesh Solanki, a 22-year-old kabaddi player from Uttar Pradesh, has died of rabies.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in 9+ states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states on July 2.