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.
Ayodhya to launch world's first Ramayana-themed wax museum during Deepotsav
Ayodhya is all set to unveil the world's first wax museum dedicated to the Ramayana.
GRAP-I implemented in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM) has implemented Stage I measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and southern interior Karnataka. The alert comes as the southwest monsoon season continues to linger over southern India.
Male-centric Jaish-e-Mohammed forms women's wing led by Masood Azhar's sister
The Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched its first-ever women's wing, named "Jamaat-ul-Mominaat."
UP students unknowingly drink tank water containing corpse for 10dys
Students and staff at Mahamrishi Devaraha Baba Medical College in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, have been left in shock after they found out that they had been using water from a tank that had a decomposed body for nearly 10 days.
'Wife turns into snake...': UP man's plea leaves court dumbfounded
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district has made an unusual complaint about his wife.
'I love Muhammad' controversy: UP cleric's aides receive ₹1.25cr notices
Five associates of controversial cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan have been issued recovery notices collectively worth over ₹1.25 crore for alleged power theft at e-charging stations in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Marital quarrels can't be termed as abetment to suicide: HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that marital discord and domestic disputes cannot be considered as abetment to suicide.
'I love Mahadev' disrespectful to God: Shankaracharya amid Bareilly controversy
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, a prominent religious leader, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on the "I love Muhammad" protests in Uttar Pradesh.
'Unfortunate, undemocratic': SP leader on being barred from visiting Bareilly
A 14-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation, headed by Uttar Pradesh Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, was barred from entering Bareilly.
Husband, in-laws charged for dowry death; wife later found alive
A 20-year-old woman from Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh has been found alive after she went missing in 2023, according to an NDTV report.
Bareilly: Internet suspended for 48hrs amid 'I Love Muhammad' row
Internet services were suspended for 48 hours in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division on Thursday amid ongoing tension over the 'I love Muhammad' poster row.
'I Love Muhammad' row escalates: Congress MP under house arrest
Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders Danish Ali and Imran Masood have alleged they were put under "house arrest" while heading to Bareilly.
Video: 4 UP cops dance, drink at criminal's birthday; suspended
Four policemen in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have been suspended after a video surfaced of them partying with a known criminal.
What's 'Ghazwa-e-Hindi,' narrative Yogi says will never succeed in India
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a stern warning against those trying to create unrest in the state.
UP: Cleric arrested after protest against 'I love Muhammad' video
Tauqeer Raza, a local cleric and head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was detained and later arrested on Saturday after his video supporting the "I love Muhammad" campaign sparked protests in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
'I love Muhammad' row: Protest in Bareilly turns violent
The "I Love Muhammad" movement, spearheaded by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, has sparked clashes between police and locals in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Gurugram: 5 UP tourists killed in Thar crash on NH48
A tragic road accident occurred on Saturday morning in Gurugram, leaving five dead and one critically injured.
Wrongly accused of molestation, UP man dies by suicide
A bakery owner in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide after being falsely implicated in a molestation case.
After UP, clash in Karnataka over 'I Love Muhammad' banner
A communal clash broke out in Davanagere's Karl Marx Nagar, Karnataka, on Wednesday night over a "I Love Muhammad" flex banner.
'Don't want to be...doctor': Maharashtra NEET topper dies by suicide
A 19-year-old student from Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, Anurag Anil Borkar, died by suicide on the day he was supposed to leave for medical college admission.
Javed Habib booked for cheating 150 people in crypto scam
Sambhal police in Uttar Pradesh have filed a fraud case against renowned hairstylist Javed Habib his son Anas, and three others.
Which states have banned sale of meat, eggs during Navratri
The Bhopal district administration in Madhya Pradesh has imposed a ban on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri.
16 states recorded revenue surplus, Uttar Pradesh tops with ₹37,000cr
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has released a report on state finances for the fiscal year 2022-23.
UP government bans caste-based rallies, vehicle stickers, and signboards
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a 10-point order to remove caste references from police records, vehicles, and public spaces.
'Locked in room with snake': UP woman alleges dowry harassment
A woman in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly locked up by her in-laws and bitten by a snake.
IMD predicts rain in UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal; heatwave in Delhi
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a diverse weather pattern across India on September 20, 2025.
Bareilly firing incident: Disha Patani's father thanks UP CM
Disha Patani's father, Jagdish Patani, has expressed his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the swift action taken after a shooting incident outside their home in Bareilly.
Tension in Gorakhpur after NEET aspirant killed by cattle smugglers
Tension gripped a village in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a 19-year-old student was killed during an alleged cattle smuggling incident.
SC issues notice to states on pleas challenging anti-conversion laws
The Supreme Court has issued notices to several states on petitions challenging anti-conversion laws.
How 6 UP X-ray technicians ran 9-year scam, looting ₹4.5cr
In a shocking case of impersonation, six men in Uttar Pradesh managed to work as X-ray technicians in different government hospitals for nine years.
UP woman thrashes husband outside court after 'triple talaq' pronouncement
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district was seen thrashing her husband with slippers outside a court.
Delhi Police bust camel-smuggling racket, arrest 5 bootleggers
In a bizarre case, the Delhi Police has busted a smuggling racket that used camels to transport illicit liquor from Faridabad to Delhi.
Nepal unrest: Indian pilgrims attacked, looted near border
A group of Indian pilgrims returning from the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu were attacked on Thursday.
How Nepal unrest has brought trade with India to standstill
The ongoing unrest in Nepal has severely impacted cross-border trade with India, leaving hundreds of Indian truckers stranded and businesses on both sides of the border facing huge financial losses.
Heavy rainfall predicted for Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in several states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, over the next three days.
Man who stole ₹1cr gold 'kalash' from Jain event arrested
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing two golden kalash (urns) and other valuables worth around ₹1.5 crore from a Jain religious event at the Red Fort in Delhi.
BJP MP's sister filmed bathing; beaten by in-laws for protesting
A shocking incident of alleged assault and harassment has come to light in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts light rain, gusty winds today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted gusty winds and light rain in parts of Delhi on Sunday.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 790-page chargesheet filed against 8 accused
The East Khasi Hills police in Meghalaya have filed a 790-page chargesheet in the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
Mumbai bomb scare: Patna man sent terror message from Noida
A 50-year-old man, Ashwin Kumar Supra, was arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sending bomb threats to Mumbai.
Finally, 'Mirzapur' film shoot begins next week
The much-awaited film adaptation of the popular web series Mirzapur, titled Mirzapur: The Film, is finally set to go into production next week.
Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges closed till September 7
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the closure of all schools and colleges till September 7.
Instagram boyfriend kills 52-year-old; she used filter to look younger
A 52-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 26-year-old lover in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri.
UP woman finds 'missing' husband on reel, with another wife
In a bizarre turn of events, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district found out that her husband, who had been missing for seven years, was alive and well, married to another woman.
UP man kidnapped, beheaded by friend over relationship with sister
In a shocking incident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a man was brutally murdered over his alleged relationship with his friend's sister.
Ayushmann-Sara's 'Pati Patni...2': Man held for assaulting crew member
In a shocking incident, locals in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly assaulted the production head of Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh 2.
Over 170 flights hit as rain lashes Delhi-NCR
The Delhi-NCR region awoke to heavy rain on Friday morning, causing severe flooding and traffic jams in various places.
Did Prayagraj locals beat up Ayushmann's 'Pati Patni...' crew?
The shooting of the upcoming Bollywood film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was recently disrupted by a violent altercation between the crew and local residents.
UP villagers beat Google Maps team, mistaking them for thieves
A Google Maps survey team was allegedly attacked by villagers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, mistaking them for thieves.
Only 15% Hindu population remain in Sambhal after communal riots
A judicial committee has found a significant decline in the Hindu population of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, due to communal riots.
After Nikki Bhati, another woman wife on fire over dowry
A 32-year-old nurse is in critical condition after being set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly over a dowry demand.
IMD issues rain alert for Delhi-NCR; red alert for J&K
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) in the coming days.
UP: Woman set ablaze by in-laws despite lavish dowry
Nikki, a woman in her mid-30s in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly set on fire by her husband and mother-in-law over dowry.
IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange alert" for Uttarakhand, forecasting heavy rain, lightning, and thunderstorms on Saturday.
UP: Nora Fatehi-obsessed husband forces wife to workout, have abortion
A 26-year-old woman from Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has accused her husband of body shaming and demanding she look like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi.
Rajasthan: 8-year-old reveals how mother, landlord's son killed father
An eight-year-old boy has revealed the details of his father's murder in Rajasthan's Alwar district.
How AI will help UP government with social welfare schemes
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in its social welfare schemes.
Thakur MLAs meet in Lucknow, BJP leaders' unease sparks speculation
A recent gathering of nearly 40 Thakur legislators at Lucknow's Hotel Clarks Avadh has sparked speculation in Uttar Pradesh's political circles.
Army jawan assaulted by toll plaza workers in UP
An Army jawan, Kapil Kavad, was brutally assaulted by toll plaza workers at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut-Karnal highway in Uttar Pradesh.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several parts of the country in the coming days.
Video: Minister's car towed from Assembly compound over traffic violation
The vehicle of Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, who was attending the Monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, was towed after it was found parked in a no-parking zone.
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.