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.
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.
'Raktanchal' Season 3 filming begins in Lucknow, Varanasi
The third season of MX Player's crime-drama Raktanchal has begun filming in and around Varanasi and Lucknow.
Adani eyes nuclear energy projects as India introduces SHANTI Bill
The Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is in talks with the Uttar Pradesh government to set up a commercial nuclear energy project.
UP man bludgeons parents to death, chops up bodies
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, Ambesh (37) has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents, Shyam Bahadur (62) and Babita (60).
World Bank funds UP, Haryana with $600M for pollution relief
The World Bank has approved nearly $600 million for two major clean-air programs in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Buses, cars crash amid fog on Delhi-Agra Expressway; 13 killed
A multi-vehicle pile-up caused by dense fog on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh killed 13 people and injured approximately 75 others after seven buses and three cars crashed and caught fire early Tuesday.
Non-metro cities account for 75% of India's crypto trading: Report
India's cryptocurrency market is being driven by non-metro cities, a new report by CoinSwitch has revealed.
Dense fog, cold wave alert in parts of North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for cold wave conditions and dense fog in several states on December 15.
Delhi invokes GRAP 4 as AQI surges past 400 mark
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect.
Multiple vehicles collide on Noida Expressway due to dense fog
A major accident involving over a dozen vehicles took place on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, according to NDTV.
ED raids 25 locations linked to ₹1,000cr cough syrup racket
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major crackdown on an alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup.
ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 states; Bengal excluded
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for five states and one Union Territory by a week.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
'Vote chori biggest anti-national act': Rahul Gandhi slams RSS
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "vote chori" (vote theft), calling it "the biggest anti-national act."
MP minister's brother arrested in inter-state ganja racket
A major inter-state ganja (cannabis) smuggling racket has been busted in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district.
Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of singer Neha Rathore
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has rejected Bhojpuri singer and YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore's anticipatory bail plea, The Times of India reported.
Yogi warns criminals: 'Yamaraj will await you', defends encounter policy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy toward crime and criminals.
Amitabh Bachchan's name mysteriously appears on UP voter list
In a bizarre incident, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his late father, renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, have reportedly been included in a local voter list in Uttar Pradesh.
Tata to build 52-acre temple museum in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major expansion of the proposed temple museum in Ayodhya.
Over 2 crore 'ghost beneficiaries' removed after ration card verification
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has flagged over 2.12 crore ineligible beneficiaries for removal from the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which was carried out by states and Union Territories.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run, will halve travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway has started its trial run, promising to revolutionize travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand.
UP: Booth-Level officer dies by suicide over work pressure
A 46-year-old Booth-Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district allegedly died by suicide, citing work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, India Today reported, citing police officials.
This AI teacher in UP can teach in Hindi
A 17-year-old student from Uttar Pradesh's Shivcharan Inter College has created an artificial intelligence (AI) teacher robot, Sophie.
Muzaffarnagar youth who self-immolated alleging police torture, extortion dies
A 23-year-old man, identified as Anas, died on Wednesday at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after suffering 80% burn injuries.
PMO flags polluting vehicles in Delhi; pushes for EV expansion
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed all states and union territories to speed up the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and improve charging infrastructure, the Indian Express reported.
Red Fort blast accused Shaheen sought new PAN, passport renewal
Shaheen Shahid, the woman arrested from Faridabad in connection with the Red Fort blast case, has made it difficult for investigators to track her finances.
UP principal assaults class 9 girl, threatens to kill her
A serious allegation has emerged from Pilkhuwa in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. Amar Ujala reported that a Class 9 student has accused her school principal of assaulting her after school hours.
Gang supplying China, Turkey-made weapons to India via Pakistan nabbed
The Delhi Police has busted a major international illegal arms racket, which was supplying weapons made in China and Turkey to notorious gangs. The operation was reportedly run by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Greater Noida: 22-year-old woman dies after jumping off 16th floor
A 22-year-old woman, identified as Shalu, died by suicide in Greater Noida on Friday, India Today reported.
2 Karnataka shipyard staff arrested for selling data to Pakistan
Two employees of the Malpe Cochin Shipyard in Udupi, Karnataka, have been arrested on charges of espionage.
Passenger train, SUV collide in Tripura; 3 killed
Three people were killed when a goods-laden Bolero collided with an Agartala-Silchar passenger train at a level crossing in Sindhu Kumar Para, Longtharai Valley district, Tripura, on Thursday.
Sonbhadra stone mine collapse: Panic as 10 workers still trapped
Ten workers still remain trapped after a stone mine collapse in the Billi Markundi mining area of Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district.
Yamaha to make Chennai plant global export hub
Japanese two-wheeler giant Yamaha is gearing up for a major push in its export business from India.
Haryana woman doctor detained in J&K 'white-collar' terror probe
A woman doctor from Haryana, Dr Priyanka Sharma, has been detained in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The detention is part of an investigation into a "white-collar" terror module that spans across Kashmir, Delhi, and Haryana.
Sonbhadra stone mine collapse: 1 dead, 15 feared trapped
A tragic incident occurred at a stone mine in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district on Saturday. The mine collapsed, killing one person and trapping around 15 others under the debris, news agency ANI reported.
Kanpur student detained after Delhi blast confirmed as 'terror incident'
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a Kanpur-based medical student from Jammu and Kashmir for questioning in connection with the Delhi blast.
Delhi Police directs all second-hand car dealers to verify sales
In the wake of the Red Fort blast, which killed 13 people and injured several others, Delhi Police have asked all second-hand car dealers in the national capital and neighboring states to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales.
Fired Kashmir doctor who was hired by Al Falah missing
Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan, a former assistant professor at Srinagar's SMHS Hospital, has gone missing after the November 10 car blast near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station, which killed at least 13 people and injured many more.
Red Fort blast: Was it premature blast, not suicide bombing?
The death toll in the car explosion near New Delhi's Red Fort has risen to 13. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now leading the probe into this incident.
UP student 'humiliated' over unpaid fee self-immolates; principal booked
A 20-year-old student of DAV PG College in Muzaffarnagar's Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, died on Sunday after setting himself on fire.
Terrorism infiltrates white-collar sector: 4 doctors arrested; 3,000kg explosives seized
Authorities have arrested four doctors so far over the past week for their alleged involvement in terror activities.
68L 'fake ghee' worth ₹250cr supplied to Tirupati, CBI finds
A dairy in Uttarakhand, Bhole Baba Organic Dairy, allegedly duped the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) of ₹250 crore by supplying 68 lakh kilograms of fake ghee between 2019 and 2024.
ISIS-linked doctor arrested for preparing lethal ricin for terror attack
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested three suspected ISIS terrorists, including a Hyderabad-based doctor.
'Sorry, couldn't fulfil your dreams': NEET aspirant in suicide note
A 21-year-old student preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) died by suicide in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi: PM Modi flags off 4 new Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, his constituency in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, November 8.