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.
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.
UP government teacher shoots cop over cricket match dispute
In a shocking incident, a head constable was allegedly shot dead by a government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district following a dispute over a cricket match.
Hero Motors ups IPO size to ₹1,200 crore
Hero Motors, a leading auto components manufacturer, has refiled its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Man discloses owning 18-acre-land; 'fake' wife kills him for property
A 45-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur was allegedly murdered by his newlywed wife for his property.
Toddler dies after falling into boiling chhole—sister had died similarly
In a tragic incident, an 18-month-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district died after falling into a pot of boiling chhole (chickpeas) left on a burning stove.
President Murmu to visit UP, attend AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation
President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting Monday, PTI reported.
Woman drives car on Telangana rail-track; disturbs services for 2hrs
A woman from Uttar Pradesh drove a car on railway tracks in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district, disrupting train services for about two hours and causing 10-15 trains to divert.
Man goes missing after seeking marriage help on religious stage
Indrakumar Tiwari, a 45-year-old part-time teacher and farmer from Padwar (Khitola) village in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, has been missing for over 25 days.
UP: Preachers 'sprinkled with urine' for going to 'Brahmins' village'
In a shocking incident in Dandarpur village, Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, two religious preachers were tonsured and humiliated by a group of upper-caste men after finding out that they hailed from the Yadav caste.
Monsoon to cover more parts of North India by Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will reach several parts of North India, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Woman missing since April; in-laws buried her body outside home
The body of 24-year-old Tanu Singh was found buried outside her in-laws' house in Faridabad, Haryana.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: How police traced accused through WhatsApp messages
In a major breakthrough in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, the police said they managed to trace Sonam Raghuvanshi through her WhatsApp messages.
After Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka's 10-hour workday proposal stirs debate
The Karnataka government has proposed changes to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961.
Monsoon arriving in eastern UP, MP, Bihar this weekend: Skymet
The southwest monsoon is likely to cover eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), and Bihar by this weekend, according to Skymet Meteorology and Climate Change President GP Sharma.
'No choice': Hindu families sell Azamgarh homes after communal clash
At least 40 Hindu families in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district have reportedly decided to sell their houses after a communal clash in June.
You can soon buy UP's Dussehri mangoes in Dubai
In a major milestone for Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector, 1,200kg of Dussehri mangoes were airlifted to Dubai.
Amethi: Five killed as ambulance hits parked jeep
In a tragic incident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, five people were killed when an ambulance rammed into a parked jeep early Sunday morning.
Kedarnath chopper crash: Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces SOP for flights
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued strict instructions for helicopter operations in the state following a tragic crash near Kedarnath on Sunday.
ISRO conducts successful rocket launch test from Uttar Pradesh
In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a rocket from Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi drug bust: Pharma firms aided ₹13,000cr cocaine, marijuana smuggling
In a major drug bust, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has unearthed a massive cocaine smuggling operation allegedly run by a Dubai-based cartel.
Sonam admits to planning honeymoon murder; her family cuts ties
Sonam Raghuvanshi has reportedly confessed to planning the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam watched hitmen kill husband with machete
More stomach-churning details have emerged as police unravel the conspiracy behind the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
Video: UP politician's ex-aide garlands, then slaps him on stage
Mahendra Rajbhar, the national president of the Suheldev Swabhiman Party (SSP), was allegedly slapped multiple times by his former aide, Brijesh Rajbhar, during a public event in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
UP honeymoon couple missing after vehicle falls into Sikkim river
A newlywed couple from Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district has gone missing in Sikkim after their vehicle reportedly fell into the Teesta River on May 29.
'Apologize or...face defamation case': Meghalaya minister warns Indore couple's families
Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek has demanded an apology from the families of Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi for allegedly tarnishing the state's image in connection with the couple's honeymoon murder case.
Gurugram MNC employee killed by father, brother over live-in relationship
In a shocking case of "honor killing," the father and brother of a 23-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly murdering her in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's 'lover' drove people to victim's funeral
In the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, one of the accused and the alleged lover of Sonam Kushwaha, Raj Singh Kushwaha, reportedly drove a vehicle that transported mourners to the funeral of the victim, Raja Raghuvanshi.
'I was drugged, kidnapped': What Sonam Raghuvanshi told cops
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the 24-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has denied the charges.
Did Sonam kill Indore husband over affair? Meghalaya police responds
The Meghalaya police are looking into the alleged affair angle between Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha, which could be why her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was murdered.
2 sharp wounds to head: Autopsy of Indore businessman
The autopsy report of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident who was found dead in Meghalaya, has revealed two major sharp wounds on his head, one from the front and another from the back.
'Was abducted': Indore woman arrested for husband's murder claims innocence
Sonam Raghuvanshi, arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya with the help of contract killers, has claimed she's innocent.
'Sonam made...husband wear ₹10L-worth gold for honeymoon': Indore businessman's mother
Uma Raghuvanshi, the mother of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, has claimed that her son wore all his expensive gold jewelry before they jetted off to Meghalaya for their honeymoon because Sonam wanted him to.
Heatwave to continue in Delhi-NCR, northwestern states till Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heatwave in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and several northwestern states. The intense weather is expected to last until at least Wednesday, June 11.
Sonam was 'mentally unwell': UP dhaba owner who called family
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of conspiring to murder her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was reportedly "mentally unwell" and crying when she called her family from a roadside eatery in Uttar Pradesh.
Indore missing couple case: 'Missing' wife arrested for husband's murder
Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, was allegedly murdered by his wife, Sonam, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, the state police said on Monday.
269M Indians lifted out of extreme poverty since 2011-12: Report
India's extreme poverty rate has fallen to 5.3% in 2022-23, a significant decline from the 27.1% recorded in 2011-12, according to updated data from the World Bank.
IMD issues rainfall alert for 11 states till June 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 11 states and union territories, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.
COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported
India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.
Harassed by officer for 'exposing corruption,' journalist, wife consume poison
A local journalist and his wife in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, consumed poison on camera on Thursday, accusing a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), a nagar panchayat chairman, and a contractor of harassment.