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.
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.
'If you don't provide data...': Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI again
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) yet again of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in voter fraud.
'What's the tearing hurry?' SC questions UP's Bankey Bihari ordinance
The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's "tearing hurry" to pass the Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025.
Ganga, Yamuna breach danger mark after rain; 13 districts flooded
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under severe floods as continuous rainfall has pushed the water levels of major rivers above the danger mark.
Lucknow schools closed due to heavy rainfall; Ayodhya area flooded
Due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, all government and private schools from Classes 1-12 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed on Monday, District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer announced.
'Unacceptable': Trump's top aide accuses India of financing Russia's war
A senior aide in US President Donald Trump's administration has accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil from Moscow.
UP: 11 killed as vehicle plunges into canal in Gonda
A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district on Sunday left 11 people dead and four others critically injured.
How Trump's tariff on India especially threatens Agra's huge exports
US President Donald Trump has reimposed a 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, putting Uttar Pradesh's export economy in jeopardy.
Video: Newly-posted IAS officer does sit-ups over lack of cleanliness
On his first day as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi took an unusual step to address cleanliness issues.
2 killed after electric shock triggers stampede at UP temple
A stampede at the Awsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, left two dead and over 30 injured.
Ghaziabad fake embassy case: Accused involved in ₹300 crore scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has unearthed shocking details in its investigation of Harshvardhan Jain, who was arrested for running a fake embassy in Ghaziabad.
UP: Muslim girl allegedly murdered after eloping with Dalit youth
In Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, a 17-year-old Muslim girl was allegedly murdered by her family after she eloped with a 19-year-old Dalit boy.
Interfaith marriages without conversion illegal, rules Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith marriages without religious conversion are illegal.
'Love jihad' complaint in UP; men 'forced to drink urine'
Two Hindu men from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly abducted and beaten up after they reported a "love jihad" case to the police.
Attention! This website used UP governor's name to commit fraud
A fake website using the name of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has been identified in a case of cyber fraud.
BJP MP's aide shot 7 times in shocking daylight murder
In a shocking incident, Sonu Chaudhary (45), a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Satish Gautam, was shot dead on Friday morning near Kondara village in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Ayodhya family abandons cancer-patient grandma on road; she dies later
In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a family abandoned their elderly, cancer-stricken grandmother on the street.
'Hidden cameras' in trainee policewomen's bathrooms spark uproar in Gorakhpur
Around 600 women police recruits at the Gorakhpur Police Training Centre in Uttar Pradesh staged a protest on Wednesday, alleging that hidden cameras were installed in the bathrooms of the training center, violating their privacy.
Fake country, embassy: How Ghaziabad man pulled off this scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a fake embassy racket in Ghaziabad and arrested its alleged mastermind, Harsh Vardhan Jain.
Delhi tops India list for highest abusive language usage
Delhi has emerged as the state with the highest usage of abusive language, especially toward women, a nationwide survey has found.
'Love jihad, radicalization': 10 arrested in foreign-funded conversion racket
The Uttar Pradesh Police have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion and radicalization racket, arresting 10 people from six states.
Kanwar yatris arrested for assaulting CRPF jawan at Mirzapur station
A group of seven Kanwariyas, or Lord Shiva devotees, have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan at the Mirzapur railway station in Uttar Pradesh.
UP: 6 killed, several injured in 2 separate road accidents
A tragic accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, claimed six lives early Saturday morning.
MNS workers assault another shopkeeper, this time over WhatsApp status
A shopkeeper in Mumbai's Vikhroli was recently assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for a WhatsApp status that allegedly disrespected the Marathi-speaking community.
SAEL, leading renewable energy firm, to invest ₹8,200cr in UP
SAEL Industries, a leading Indian renewable energy firm, has announced an investment of ₹8,200 crore to set up a state-of-the-art solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Light rain lashes Delhi-NCR; red alert in parts of MP
Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rain on Monday morning, after a day of continuous rainfall.
UP Kanwar Yatra: Over 10,000 women police officers deployed
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed over 10,000 women police officers for the Kanwar Yatra this year.
Maharashtra: Auto driver beaten up for refusing to speak Marathi
A migrant auto-rickshaw driver was publicly thrashed in Maharashtra's Palghar district by supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
SC to hear plea against UP's Kanwar Yatra QR code
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to make QR codes mandatory at food stalls during the Kanwar Yatra.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, Gurugram due to rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Gurugram, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Who's Changur Baba? 'taweez seller' who ran ₹100cr 'conversion' racket
Jamaluddin, popularly known as Changur Baba, was recently arrested in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged role in a large-scale religious conversion racket.
Unable to afford daughter's insulin, indebted businessman shoots self Live
A 36-year-old real estate businessman in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, shot himself with a 12-bore gun belonging to his office's security guard.
'Maalik' or 'Superman': Which movie are you watching this weekend?
This week, cinema lovers will be treated to an exciting lineup of films across genres.
UP minor, raped by father, dumps newborn in train toilet
A horrifying incident has come to light from Bihar, where a minor girl was allegedly raped by her father.
Noida international airport, Asia's largest, expected to open in November
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is nearing its latest operational deadline of November this year.
Serial killer who murdered taxi drivers arrested after 25 years
Ajay Lamba (49), a fugitive wanted for over 25 years for the murders of multiple cab drivers, was arrested in Delhi on Sunday.
On camera: Lucknow milkman caught spitting in customer's milk; detained
A milkman, identified as Mohammad Sharif (alias Pappu), was detained in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Sunday after a resident accused him of spitting into the milk he was delivering.
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.