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.
You can use Ganga Expressway toll-free for 15 days
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 15-day toll waiver for the newly opened Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway in the state.
UP: Census 2027 first phase to begin on May 22
The first phase of Uttar Pradesh's Census 2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), will begin on May 22.
'Digital arrest' victim pursued by scammers even to her funeral
A 28-year-old mother of two in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor died by suicide this week after cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers relentlessly harassed, blackmailed, and threatened her with "digital arrest."
Steamer explodes in J&K fruit mandi, killing 2
Two people were killed after a steamer exploded at a cold storage facility in the fruit mandi area of the Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday evening.
Allu Arjun's 'Raaka' is already sparking bidding war in Bihar
The upcoming pan-India film Raaka, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, is creating a buzz among distributors in Bihar already.
Ganga Expressway toll rates: How much do you pay?
The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has fixed the toll rates for the Ganga Expressway for the financial year 2026-27.
Why Firozabad's glass industry is facing risk of closure
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting India's "glass city," Firozabad, in Uttar Pradesh.
'Bengal voting in fearless atmosphere; it was unimaginable earlier': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in West Bengal, based on high voter turnout during the ongoing second phase of polling.
Meerut to Prayagraj in 6-hrs: Modi inaugurates 594km-long Ganga Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway.
'Understand this...': IPS officer on poll duty warns TMC candidate
In West Bengal's Falta constituency, IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has issued a stern warning to relatives of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Jehangir Khan.
How Ganga Expressway could reshape Uttar Pradesh's economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway on April 29.
Pune deaths add to 622 sanitation worker fatalities since 2017
Three migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died in Pune district on Saturday while cleaning a drainage tank at a mushroom processing unit.
'Carry onion in pocket': Scindia's remedy to beat summer heat
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has sparked a debate with his unconventional advice to beat the summer heat.
Heatwave alert pushes Delhi-NCR schools to revise timings, advance vacations
As a severe heatwave continues to grip several parts of India, schools in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have changed their timings and advanced summer vacations.
India weather: Western disturbance to bring rain, cool temperatures
India is currently experiencing a dramatic weather shift, with some states expected to witness heavy rainfall while others are under a severe heatwave.
Modi to inaugurate UP's longest Ganga Expressway on April 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway on April 29.
Delhi sizzles at 42.8°C, records hottest day of 2026
Delhi recorded its hottest day of the year on Saturday, with Safdarjung observatory recording a maximum temperature of 42.8°C. This is 5.1 degrees above normal for this time of year.
36 injured as 'rabid' dog creates chaos at UP wedding
As many as 36 people were injured after a stray dog, suspected to be rabid, entered a wedding venue in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday and went on a biting spree.
IMD warns of heatwaves, thunderstorms across India till April 25
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast a mix of weather conditions across the country for the ongoing week, up to April 25.
Delhi to touch 40°C: When does IMD issue heatwave alert?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for several parts of north and central India, including Delhi.
UP man slits daughters' throats, calls police to confess
A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, NDTV reported.
Heatwave grips north India, temperatures nearing 40°C in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for North India, with temperatures nearing or exceeding 40°C in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and intense heat conditions in Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Massive fire breaks out in UP's slum area of Indirapuram
A massive fire broke out in a cluster of jhuggis in Indirapuram's Kanawani village in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday afternoon.
Stalin begins statewide protest against delimitation bill, burns copy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a statewide protest against the central government's proposed delimitation exercise.
Comedian Anudeep Katikala detained for jokes on Pawan Kalyan
Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala was detained by Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
What's special about Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities.
50+ fake handles created in 24hrs before Noida protests: Police
The Noida Police has identified over 50 bot handles created in the run-up to the workers' protest and used to spread rumours, officials said, according to The Indian Express.
Noida protests planned via WhatsApp groups, QR codes: Police
Over 300 people have been arrested and seven FIRs registered in connection with the workers' protest that turned violent in Noida on Monday and Tuesday.
UP revises minimum wages across categories following Noida labor unrest
The Uttar Pradesh government has revised minimum wages for workers across categories.
33% women quota push exposes big gap in India's legislatures
The Narendra Modi-led government has called a special session of Parliament from April 16-18 to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill.
Noida workers' protests block key roads: Check affected routes
Protests erupted in Noida and Greater Noida on Monday after a woman was injured in firing during clashes the previous day.
Noida: Workers' protest over salary hike turns violent
A protest by workers over salary hikes in Noida's Phase 2 turned violent on Monday.
UP: Bus returning from wedding procession rams truck, 6 killed
A tragic accident occurred in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday when a bus returning from a wedding procession collided with a truck.
Dehradun: Man arrested for spying for ISI-linked terrorist
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police has arrested a 29-year-old man, Vikrant Kashyap, for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistan-based terrorist.
Uttar Pradesh: 10 dead, several missing as Mathura boat capsizes
A tragic boating accident occurred in the Yamuna River at KC Ghat, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, on Friday afternoon.
IMD warns of thundersqualls, hailstorms across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of intense weather across India over the next few days.
LPG crisis: UP, Rajasthan, Telangana fast-track piped natural gas rollout
In light of the ongoing LPG shortage, several Indian states are fast-tracking the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to homes.
UP man killed in Russia coercively recruited: Family
A 22-year-old man from Mawasi village in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur was killed while serving in the Russian army amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
Agra man, family get death penalty for hacking wife, cousin
A court in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man and his family to death for the double murder of his wife and her cousin.
Bihar maulana arrested for objectionable remarks against Yogi Adityanath's mother
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Maulana Abdullah Salim, a cleric from Jokihat in Araria, Bihar.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
UP woman returns ₹10cr wrongly credited by bank, wins hearts
A farmer's wife in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, has been lauded for her honesty after she found nearly ₹10 crore credited to her Bank of India account.
You can catch flights from Noida Airport within 60 days
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will start commercial operations within the next 45 to 60 days.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport Phase 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar.
IMD warns Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh of more rain
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are bracing for more rain in the coming days.
PM to inaugurate Delhi-NCR's second international airport at Jewar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
UP government cancels AI MoU with Puch
The Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with artificial intelligence firm Puch AI.
Why's Samajwadi Party upset with 'Dhurandhar 2' character Atif Ahmad?
The blockbuster success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide in seven days, is creating ripples in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape.
5 of top 10 most polluted cities in India
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to the latest World Air Quality Report by IQAir.
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
Rohit Shetty shooting case: 14th accused arrested from UP
The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), has apprehended the 14th accused in the case of the shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence.
Varanasi student shot dead on campus, father demands 'encounter justice'
A 23-year-old college student was shot dead by a fellow student at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana shuts meat shops near sensitive areas during Navratri festival
The Haryana government has ordered a ban on opening meat shops near sensitive areas during the ongoing festival of Navratri, PTI reported, citing an official statement.
UP woman crashes BJP office event, slaps leader
A felicitation ceremony at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a woman barged in and accused a party functionary of cheating her out of ₹4.5 lakh.
'Use LPG judiciously': Government says situation remains matter of concern
The central government has said that there is no LPG distributor facing a dry-out situation at present but reiterated that the situation remains a "matter of concern."
19-year-old dental student held for links to ISIS online module
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old dental student, Haarish Ali, for his alleged links with an online module of the banned terrorist organization ISIS.
UP: 70-year-old dies while waiting in line for gas
A 70-year-old man, identified as Mukhtiyar Ahmed, died on Friday, according to his family, while waiting to collect a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder at an agency godown in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Navy lance naik arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a serving Indian Navy Lance Naik, Adarsh Kumar, on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Hostage to distant war, 1.25L UP workers stranded in Gulf
Over 1.25 lakh people from Lucknow and nearby districts, including masons, construction workers, technicians, drivers, and religious tourists, are stuck in Gulf countries due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
UP: 6 people killed, 7 injured in bus-van collision
A tragic road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district left six people dead and seven others injured.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
Khamenei gone, spotlight falls on Khomeini's Indian ancestral village
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has brought a small Indian village into the global spotlight.
Shia communities across India march in mourning over Khamenei's killing
Protests erupted across India on Sunday after reports emerged of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'You want to hang...accused?' SC disappointed at Nitish Katara's family
The Supreme Court has granted a temporary release on furlough to Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case.
1,200kg adulterated paneer, 900kg contaminated khoya destroyed ahead of Holi
Ahead of the Holi festival, Uttar Pradesh food safety authorities have destroyed over two tons of adulterated dairy products, including paneer, khoya, milk, and other edible items.
SC classifies Rooh Afza as fruit drink, gives tax relief
In a major relief for Hamdard Laboratories, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Sharbat Rooh Afza cannot be classified under a higher tax slab just because it is marketed as a sharbat.
Rohit Shetty house firing: Remand extended for 7 accused
A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday extended the police remand of the suspected main shooter and six others involved in the Rohit Shetty house firing case.
Video: Bihar bride shot by neighbor during her wedding
An 18-year-old bride was critically injured after being shot during her wedding ceremony in Chausa, Buxar district of Bihar.
Rain, hail, strong winds to batter 7 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in seven states over the next 24 hours.
UP bags investments worth ₹6,650cr in Singapore
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹6,650 crore during his visit to Singapore.
IAF personnel, father attacked for objecting to wedding procession drinking
An Indian Air Force personnel and his father were allegedly attacked by members of a wedding procession in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
'Shirtless protest shame...': PM Modi slams Congress over IYC demonstration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for its "shirtless" protest at the India AI Impact Summit.
Watch: PM Modi flags off Namo Bharat RRTS, Meerut Metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and Meerut Metro.
UP: 3 killed, 15 injured in head-on collision of buses
A tragic accident occurred on the Bareilly-Mathura highway in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, early Sunday morning. A private bus carrying wedding guests collided head-on with a state-run roadways bus.
Beer industry to invest ₹5,500cr in UP by 2029
The Brewers' Association of India (BAI) has announced that the beer industry will invest around ₹5,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh over the next three years.
PM to inaugurate NaMo Bharat train service, Meerut Metro today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and the Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.