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.
Bedmi puri: The stuffed puri with a spicy twist
Bedmi puri is a traditional Indian breakfast dish, especially popular in North India. It consists of deep-fried puris served with spicy lentil stuffing.
Widespread rainfall in these states on Saturday; IMD issues warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several Indian states on Saturday.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in north, east India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to heavy rainfall in several northern and eastern states on Friday.
SC seeks 'immediate action' after minor protester intimidated, house stone-pelted
The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to vigilantes intimating and harassing a 14-year-old girl associated with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests, whose residence was also attacked with stones.
'Naraz fufa' will complain again: PM after inaugurating freight corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his government's development record, once again calling them "Naraz Fufa" as he inaugurated a 2,800-kilometer dedicated freight corridor in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Delhi-NCR to get 55 new air quality monitoring stations
The ambient air quality monitoring network in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is set to expand significantly.
Polls in UP, 4 other states likely in February-March
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to hold assembly elections in five poll-bound states, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur, in February-March next year.
ED busts toll collection scam at 100 highway plazas
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a major toll collection scam, according to PTI.
Why Modi government sold 4,000 tons of buffer onions
The Indian government has sold nearly 4,000 tons of buffer onions in 17 cities over the last 10 days. The move is part of a subsidized sale strategy to bring down the skyrocketing prices.
Just 33% of 37L missing phones recovered in India
The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) has revealed that a staggering 36.7 lakh missing mobile phones were traced in India.
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested in assault case
Delhi Police have arrested social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with an alleged assault case.
UP: Mosque inside Saharanpur DM office demolished amid heavy security
In Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, authorities have demolished a mosque located inside the District Magistrate's office complex.
Delhi records drop in temperature after light rain
Delhi witnessed a sudden drop in temperature on Saturday after receiving light rain.
LJP files complaint against right-wing influencer for misusing Paswan's name
Union Minister Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has filed a complaint against Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj.
'Mirzapur' off to solid start; earns ₹14cr by Day-1 evening
The much-anticipated film adaptation of the hit web series Mirzapur has taken a strong start at the box office.
Delhi weather: IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, rain on Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy weather with intermittent rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR on Friday.
'Mirzapur' set for massive opening; collects ₹9cr in advance booking
The much-anticipated film adaptation of the popular web series Mirzapur, titled Mirzapur: The Movie, was released on Friday.
Who are Ram Temple trust's 3 new trustees, office-bearers
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on Wednesday inducted three new trustees, including its first woman member, and reshuffled its office-bearers.
Ankiit Baliyaan murder case: Family demands 'complete justice'
The family of Haryanvi singer-actor Ankiit Baliyaan, who was shot dead in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh on August 26, has demanded strict action against all those involved in the crime.
UP girl dies days after teacher allegedly twists arm
A 13-year-old student of Class VIII in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district died on August 30, allegedly after a teacher twisted her arm.
Ankiit Baliyaan murdered over his 'Court Me Goli' song?
The recent murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankiit Baliyaan outside a gym in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli has been linked to a song he released years ago.
16-year-old seeking help amid Delhi rain gang-raped inside moving bus
A 16-year-old Class 11 student from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus on August 4, police said.
2 shooters involved in Haryanvi singer's murder killed in encounter
Two suspected shooters involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter on Monday morning.
3 bodies recovered from Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh
Three bodies were recovered from the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on Saturday.
Nepal flash floods: Bodies recovered 200km downsream
The recent flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district have left at least 469 dead and hundreds missing.
Nepal floods: Death toll at 469, fresh warnings issued
Nepal and China have issued fresh warnings of possible flooding in the Himalayas. This comes after two lakes formed on either side of their border threaten to burst.
Maharashtra cab, auto drivers get 1-year breather to learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government has given a one-year grace period to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn basic Marathi.
Hathras victim's family on verge of starvation 6yrs after gangrape-murder
The family of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who was gang-raped and killed in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district in 2020, has said that their lives have been reduced to a "house arrest" due to round-the-clock security.
Who was Ankiit Baliyann? How did the Haryanvi singer die?
In a shocking incident, popular Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankiit Baliyann was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening.
160+ killed after floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border
Over 160 people have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday.
'Tried to kill me': Woman's explosive claims against Khan Sir
A young woman from Uttar Pradesh has accused Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, of threatening her life.
Bihar, UP on alert after Nepal flash flood kills 16
Flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district have left at least 16 dead and caused widespread destruction.
Video: UP councilors take 'oath to share civic funds'
Municipal councilors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have sparked controversy after a video emerged of them taking an oath with Gangajal (sacred water) to equally share civic body earnings and bribes.
SC grants relief to journalist who reported Ram Mandir theft
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief from arrest to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in a road rage case.
Haryana: Woman allegedly kills husband, puts intestines in bag
In a shocking incident in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a woman allegedly killed her husband.
ED raids ex-KPSC controller's premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the premises of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly, The Hindu reported.
Modi government clears LPG pipeline expansion project worth ₹7,000cr
India's oil regulator has approved the construction of nearly 1,800km of new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipelines.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of India in the next few days.
Judge awarded 22 death sentences; now 100 murder cases reassigned
As many as 100 murder cases pending before Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravikumar Diwakar have been transferred to the Court of the District and Sessions judge in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.
This is the most employable state in India
The India Skills Report 2026 has revealed that Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most employable state in the country, with an impressive employability rate of 78.6%.
Why Modi government may scrap 100% duty on sugar imports
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is mulling a cut in its import duty on sugar.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
Ram Temple donation theft case: Champat Rai gets clean chit
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case after giving a clean chit to Champat Rai, former general secretary of the Trust, and Anil Mishra, a former Trust member.
Explainer: Is carrying firearms allowed on Indian flights?
A recent incident at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, India, has raised questions about the rules of carrying firearms on flights.
Dashcam captures fatal crash of Atiq Ahmed's youngest son
A 30-second dashcam video has emerged, purportedly showing the horrific road accident that killed Abaan Ahmed (21), son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed.
First FIR under Maharashtra's anti-conversion law registered; 22-year-old man charged
The first FIR under Maharashtra's new Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, has been registered in Pune.
Ram Mandir Trust shortlists 18 candidates for CEO position
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust that oversees the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has shortlisted 18 candidates for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. The selection comes after over 5,300 applications were received.
Delhi likely to receive rain again after brief break
Delhi is likely to witness multiple spells of light to moderate rain on Monday, ending a brief monsoon break.
Ahmedabad: Woman raped by security guard at PG accommodation terrace
A 22-year-old woman staying at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was allegedly raped by a security guard on the building's terrace.
Karnataka Congress leader shot in broad daylight; CCTV captures murder
A local Congress leader and former panchayat president, David D'Souza, was shot dead in broad daylight in Udupi district of Karnataka on Friday.
What caused gangster Atiq Ahmed son's fatal crash
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway sinks, yet firm got new contracts worth ₹3,483cr
The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, built by PNC Infratech Limited at a cost of ₹4,200 crore, started caving in just 14 days after its inauguration.
Gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son killed in road accident
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Only BSP MLA in UP Assembly Umashankar Singh dies
Umashankar Singh, the only Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, died on Wednesday evening after a prolonged illness. He was just 55.
UP government's new green push: 1,725 e-buses for 18 towns
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce 1,725 new air-conditioned electric buses in 18 metropolitan towns.
Operation Kayakalp: What has changed inside UP's government schools
Since the launch of Operation Kayakalp in 2018, schools across Uttar Pradesh have seen major improvements.
What an Ayushman card actually covers in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has issued over 5.64 crore Ayushman cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms, heavy rain over western UP
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
Pappu Yadav attacked after Parliament skit controversy; alleges assassination attempt
Independent MP Pappu Yadav was attacked at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday during a press conference.
Kerala floods: 6 dead, 6 missing; rain alert in Delhi-NCR
Torrential rains in Kerala have caused widespread destruction, killing six people and leaving six others missing.
Centre releases additional ₹1.09L crore tax devolution to states
The Indian government has announced an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments on August 1, 2026.
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.