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.
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.
Man brutally kills toddler to marry child's mother
In a shocking incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad. The police said the child was killed by a man who wanted to marry his mother.
PM talks about Chola-era copper plates in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the historic return of ancient Chola-era copper plates from the Netherlands.
National-level para-athlete shot dead days after winning gold
A 25-year-old national-level para-athlete, Chirag Tyagi, was shot dead in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: Electricity bills to increase by 10% from June
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has announced a 10% increase in electricity bills, effective from June.
Severe weather kills 28 across UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP
Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
Samajwadi woman leader kicked, punched, hair pulled; video sparks outrage
A Samajwadi Party (SP) women's wing leader, Gargi Patel, was brutally attacked inside her home in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.
How fly led to Japan banning Indian mangoes after 20yrs
Japan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season over pest treatment concerns at an Indian facility.
UP: 6 killed as under-construction bridge collapses during storm
An under-construction bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district collapsed during a late-night storm on Thursday.
Why Japan has suspended Indian mango imports
Japan has suspended the import of Indian mangoes for the 2026 season, following an inspection in March.
'Nautapa': India experiences hottest pre-monsoon days; temperatures could reach 48°C
India is currently experiencing its hottest pre-monsoon season with the arrival of Nautapa, a nine-day period that began on May 25 and will end on June 2.
India's telecom networks are now facing a diesel crisis
The Indian telecom industry is facing major disruptions due to unreliable grid power, diesel shortages, and rising fuel costs.
6 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Six people were killed and 21 others injured when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday morning.
Extreme heatwave conditions persist across north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and yellow alerts for severe heatwave conditions in several northern and western states of India.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning on scorching day
Delhi is bracing for another scorching day, with the India Meteorological Department(IMD) forecasting a possible respite by evening.
Extreme heat wave conditions likely in parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will continue to prevail in Central India till the end of May.
UP leaders across parties raise alarm over heatwave power cuts
Uttar Pradesh is facing a major power crisis this summer, with widespread outages across the state.
India's power demand hits record high for 3rd day
India's peak power demand hit a record high for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching 265.4 gigawatts (GW) at 3:45pm.
Too hot for daily activities, hottest district shuts at 10:00am
Banda, a district in Uttar Pradesh, is facing extreme heat conditions with temperatures soaring to 48.2°C.
Video: Ghaziabad rape-accused garlanded, given hero's welcome after getting bail
A roadshow in support of Hindu Yuva Vahini leader Sushil Prajapati, a rape accused recently released on bail, has sparked controversy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
IMD warns of heatwave across India; temperatures may touch 46°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a special alert for heatwave conditions across India this week.
Mercury to rise 5°C amid North India heatwave: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for North India with temperatures expected to touch 45°C.
Delhi temperature may touch 45°C next week, IMD warns
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions in Delhi and other parts of North India over the next week.
'Why haven't you...?': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over NEET-UG leak
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate 2026 paper leak.
Posters threatening Rahul, Priyanka in Kerala; case registered
A case has been registered after posters warning senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared in Kerala's Wayanad.
IMD warns of heatwave conditions in northwest, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more heatwave days for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other northwestern states.
India's ethanol industry faces growing overcapacity amid weak E20 demand
India's ethanol industry is witnessing a phase of overcapacity, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
SC sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
The Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the life sentence of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
UP: Toll from severe storms reaches 111
The toll from severe storms in Uttar Pradesh this week has risen to at least 111.
Video: Bareilly man thrown 50ft into air by strong wind
A man in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was thrown nearly 50 feet into the air during a severe storm on Wednesday.
NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet in Red Fort blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 people in connection with the November 2025 car bomb blast near Delhi's Red Fort.
104 people killed as storms, heavy rain batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 104 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to incessant rains, lightning, and thunderstorms over the past two days, state Relief Commissioner Harikesh Bhaskar confirmed on Thursday.
33 killed in heavy rains, thunderstorm across UP
At least 33 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to a severe storm and heavy rains.
Rain, dust storms in Delhi-NCR, Haryana; heatwave alert for Rajasthan
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a major weather change across northern India on Tuesday, May 12.
CBI takes over probe into Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
How UPI payment led to arrest of Suvendu aide's killers
Three men have been arrested for the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
'Krishnavataram Part 1' declared tax-free in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the recently released film Krishnavataram Part 1 tax-free.
Why flights from Noida may not be cheaper than Delhi
Passengers eyeing cheaper flights from the Noida International Airport (NIA) may have to pay fares similar to or even higher than those from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
UP minister objects to nursery rhyme 'Rain, rain go away'
Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya has raised objections against the nursery rhyme Rain, Rain Go Away. He argued that it goes against Indian cultural values and should not be taught in schools.