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.
Ram Temple Trust seized ₹80L 'stolen' cash before FIR filed
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust recovered nearly ₹80 lakh in cash allegedly stolen from donation boxes at the Ram Temple before an FIR was registered by Ayodhya police, sources told the Indian Express.
UP: NEET aspirant, boyfriend attacked by men; girl gang-raped
A 19-year-old National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: SC cancels bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court has canceled the bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi, an accused in the murder of her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya last year.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
18-year-old arrested after running ₹64cr cyber fraud network using AI
The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell has arrested an 18-year-old Class 11 dropout, Rohit Virendrasinh Shakya, for allegedly running a nationwide cyber fraud network.
Heavy rainfall lashes India; 22 killed in J&K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland
At least 22 people have lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland due to landslides, flash floods, road accidents, and lightning triggered by heavy rainfall on Monday.
Allahabad HC issues split verdict on freeze in retributive demolitions
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a split verdict on whether to impose a two-year freeze on the demolition of properties linked to accused persons.
Newlyweds found hanging in tree using their dupatta, turban
A newlywed couple was found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on July 17.
Ram temple theft probe widens, 30 more employees under scanner
The investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has expanded. So far, eight people have been arrested in connection with the case.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in 15 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 15 states, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
NEET UG 2026 results declared; over 11 lakh candidates qualify
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), NEET UG 2026.
Man dies outside UP thana after begging help for 40mins
A 22-year-old man, Rajkumar, bled to death outside a police Pink Booth in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on July 12.
'All our ancestors were Sanatani Hindu Arya-Vedics': Ramdev draws criticism
Yoga guru Ramdev has sparked a controversy with his comments on the idea of a "Hindu Rashtra."
Ram Temple thefts: Donations stolen during at least 70 thefts
An investigation into the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has revealed that offerings were stolen at least 70 times over a period of 40 days.
This country sends most students to study in India
Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of foreign students to India, with Karnataka being the most preferred destination.
Rain-related deaths rise to 5; roads blocked in Uttarakhand
Heavy rainfall across India has caused widespread destruction, with landslides in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh blocking major highways.
13 schools closed every day in India last year: Report
The number of schools in India has declined from 14,71,473 in the 2024-25 academic year to 14,66,682 in 2025-26.
Anupam Kher to play Ashok Singhal in 'Shri Ram Bhoomi'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has confirmed that he will be playing the role of Ashok Singhal in the upcoming film Shri Ram Bhoomi.
Monsoon causes mayhem across India; 25 dead in rain-related incidents
More than 25 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across the country, as severe monsoon rains wreaked havoc on roadways, uprooted trees, damaged property, and disrupted regular life.
After NEET, allegations of paper leak in UGC-NET exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing fresh allegations of a paper leak in the UGC-NET June 2026 exam.
Champat Rai denies approving Ram Temple trust's cash-counting SoP
Champat Rai, the recently ousted general secretary of the Ram Temple trust, has denied approving a 2025 document that detailed procedures for counting temple donations.
Ram Temple scam: SIT probes if stolen gold was melted
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple is now investigating whether stolen gold ornaments were melted and turned into gold biscuits.
UP: Headmaster suspended for celebrating Akhilesh Yadav's birthday at school
A headmaster of a government primary school in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended for allegedly allowing the celebration of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's birthday on campus.
RSS breaks silence on Ram Temple donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
LPG tanker crashes into UP toll booth; 4 killed
A tragic incident occurred on the morning of June 26 in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district.
Finding out 'wife' was male while shaving, man kills partner
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his live-in partner in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Deceased Indian sailor returned from Venezuela without 'single organ'
The mysterious death of 33-year-old Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan in Venezuela has taken a bizarre turn.
GST collections in June jump 13.9% YoY to ₹1.95L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed a significant jump of 13.9% year-on-year in June, reaching ₹1.95 lakh crore.
Ram Temple row: Accused reveals how theft was carried out
Avinash Shukla, one of the eight accused in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, was interrogated by police on Tuesday.
Hindu man, whose Islam conversion triggered high-profile probe, reconverts
Ayush Malik, a 30-year-old Shamli resident and son of pharmaceutical businessman Devraj Malik, whose conversion to Islam triggered an investigation under the anti-conversion law, has returned to Hinduism.
4 killed, 19 injured in bus-trailer collision on Yamuna Expressway
Four people were killed and over 19 were injured after a double-decker sleeper bus collided with a trailer near milestone 112 on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district early on Tuesday.
Cabinet reshuffle, new BJP team likely to be announced
Speculation is rife over a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
'No lawyer will represent Ram Temple theft accused': Bar association
The Ayodhya Bar Association has said its lawyers will not represent the eight accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir.
Jewar to become North India's Silicon Valley: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian government has taken a major step toward establishing Jewar as a key player in the global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing arena.
IMD predicts favorable conditions for monsoon advancement in some states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted favorable conditions for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of northwest and central India.
North India to witness rainfall as monsoon advances: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across North India in the coming week.
Terror plot targeting Ram Temple foiled; UP man arrested
A man accused of plotting an attack on the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been arrested.
SC rejects urgent PIL listing on Ram Temple donation row
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain mentioning an urgent listing of a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation into the alleged financial irregularities of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Severe dust storm hits Delhi-NCR; Kartavya Path completely obscured
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were hit by a sudden weather change on Tuesday. Visuals from around India Gate show Kartavya Path completely covered by the dust storm.
Kanpur seals 16 coaching centers after Lucknow fire tragedy
The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) has launched a major crackdown on coaching centers and commercial establishments that are allegedly violating safety and building codes.
Lucknow fire tragedy building had received demolition order in 2016
The three-story building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, where a devastating fire killed 15 people on Monday, had received a demolition order in 2016 for unauthorized construction.
60kg silver vanishes from Ram temple donation records: Report
A massive controversy has erupted at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with 60kg of silver bars going missing from the temple's collection records, as per a report by India Today.
Indian seafarer's body reaches home but family refuses to take
The mortal remains of Indian seafarer Shiv Anand Chaurasia, who was killed in a United States military strike on merchant vessel MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, reached his home village in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district on Wednesday.
Oracle to provide AI, cybersecurity training to 300,000 UP students
Oracle has announced a partnership with the Uttar Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) to provide skills training in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data science.
Row erupts after Gehlot's 'Indira Gandhi would've banned BJP' remark
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sparked a political controversy with his recent remarks on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
This Goa-based brewery plans to go public
Latambarcem Brewers (LB Brewers), the Goa-based company behind popular craft beer brand MakaDi and functional beverage Borecha, is targeting ₹500 crore in revenue over the next 4-5 years.
Severe weather alerts at 1am wake up Delhi-NCR residents
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were jolted awake by emergency weather alerts on their phones from Thursday evening till early Friday.
Orange, yellow alert in Kerala, Karnataka; storm likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a stormy Thursday in Delhi and parts of Northwest India.
Adani Energy is acquiring smart metering firm IntelliSmart for ₹3,050cr
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has announced its plan to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited for ₹3,050 crore.
IMD warns of renewed heatwave conditions in north, central India
North and Central India are set to witness a fresh bout of intense heat from Monday.
UP: Mosque built on government land demolished in Sambhal
The Uttar Pradesh government has started the demolition of the Mustafa Qadri Mosque in Sambhal district. The move comes after a long-standing legal battle over land ownership.
GST collections up 3.2% YoY to ₹1.94L crore in May
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 3.2% year-on-year to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, official data released today has showed.