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All you need to know about UP Police recruitment process
The Uttar Pradesh Government will recruit 56,808 personnel in the state police force to fill the vacant posts.
UP: Woman poisoned to death over dowry in Muzzafarnagar
In a horrific incident, a 28-year-old woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her in-laws over dowry demand at Nawla village in Muzzafarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, police said today.
ND Tiwari, former CM of UP and Uttarakhand, dies
On Thursday, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ND Tiwari passed away. He was undergoing treatment at the Max Hospital in Saket, Delhi.
Congress opposes CM Adityanath's plan to rename Allahabad
On Sunday, the Congress voiced strong opposition to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's plans of renaming Allahabad to Prayagraj.
5-year-old girl raped by neighbor in Uttar Pradesh, accused arrested
A five-year-old girl was raped by a neighbor, who left her in an unconscious state, in the Sahasawan area in Badaun, following which the accused was arrested, police said Saturday.
Girl attends 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' event, dies afterwards
In a tragic and rather ironic incident, a Class 9 student from Uttar Pradesh passed away due to illness shortly after she returned from an event on the theme of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'.
RSS moved SC in 2006, seeking women's entry into Sabarimala
Kerala Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran today sought to turn the tables on RSS on the Sabarimala issue, claiming that Sangh leaders had moved Supreme Court in 2006, seeking entry of women into Lord Ayyappa's shrine.
Chhattisgarh: Blast in Bhilai Steel Plant kills 6, injures 14
On Tuesday, 6 workers died and 14 were injured after a gas pipeline blast at the steel plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh's Durg district.
UP: Gadkari to lay foundation-stone for Rs. 1,224cr worth projects
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today will lay the foundation stone for Rs. 1,224cr highway projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Gold medalist BrahMos engineer allegedly leaked data to ISI, arrested
On Monday, police arrested an engineer working at BrahMos Missile Research Centre in Nagpur for allegedly leaking sensitive data to Pakistan's ISI and other countries.
Woman says no to physical relationship, Delhi watchman kills her
A 40-year-old watchman was arrested today for allegedly killing a woman after she refused to establish physical relations with him and his friend in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara, police said.
PM Modi's constituency Varanasi among the new RAF bases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, Varanasi, will be a new base for the Rapid Action Force (RAF), the specialized blue dungaree donning anti-riot and crowd control paramilitary unit of the country.
UP school punishes students for singing 'Vande Mataram', probe ordered
Students of an aided intermediate college in UP's Ballia are being punished for singing "Vande Mataram" or chanting "Bharat Mata ki Jai".
#AppleExecutiveMurderCase: Three policemen protesting arrest of accused constable suspended
Some police constables across Uttar Pradesh observed "Black Day" on 5 October and tied a black ribbon on their arms following the arrest and suspension of constable Prashant Chaudhary, the main accused in the murder case of Apple employee Vivek Tiwari.
Gujarat: 14-month-old's rape sets off attacks on UP, Bihar migrants
The rape of a 14-month-old, allegedly by a Bihari migrant in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat last week, has set off revenge attacks on migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, reports IE.
Thai national suffers heart attack mid-air, SpiceJet makes emergency landing
A New Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight made an emergency landing today at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, after a Thai national on board suffered a heart attack, police said.
Muslims should also come forward to protect cow: Ramdas Athawale
Some Muslims faced atrocities in the name of "gau raksha," pointed out Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today while urging the Muslims to come forward to protect the cow, which is revered by the Hindus.
UP: Man gives triple talaq to wife over phone; booked
Police have registered a case in Bahraich, UP against a man for allegedly giving triple talaq to his wife over the phone.
UP: 'Mowgli School' inspires students to pick up books
Located in the Dudhwa-Katarniya forest area in Bahraich, UP, "Mowgli School" is busy giving wings to the dreams of village children, thanks to an initiative by the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF).
Russia-India joint military drill from November 18 in Uttar Pradesh
India and Russia will hold a joint military exercise from November 18 to 28 in Uttar Pradesh, Russian authorities said today, ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.
UP: 15-year-old thrashed, hung from tree for resisting molestation
In a shameful incident, a 15-year-old was thrashed to death and hung from a tree on Tuesday for resisting a molestation bid in Uttar Pradesh.
UP STF busts inter-state gang; apprehends 3, seizes 250kg ganja
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an inter-state gang by arresting its three members and seizing nearly 250 kg of ganja from their possession.
30-year-old married woman killed over 'illicit affair' in UP
A 30-year-old married woman was strangled to death today allegedly over an "illicit relationship" in Loi village in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police said, adding that the accused has been arrested.
UP: Six bus passengers killed after being run-over by truck
Six passengers were today killed and three others injured after being hit by a speeding truck while they were pushing a roadways bus that had broken down.
UP: 25-year-old woman burned to death over dowry dispute
A 25-year-old Uttar Pradesh woman was allegedly burned to death by her husband and in-laws over dowry.
17-year-old arrested for hacking UPSC website on September 10
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a 17-year-old boy for hacking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website on September 10.
UP bank manager held for removing Rs. 18L from ATM
A branch manager of the Indian Overseas Bank was arrested in connection with alleged theft of Rs. 18L from an ATM in Shamli, UP, police said today.
Something big has happened: Rajnath Singh hints at another 'surgical-strike'
Just as the government is pushing to celebrate the second anniversary of surgical strikes, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has hinted 'something big happened' across the border.
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UP: Man arrested for stabbing, robbing college Principal in train
The Railway Police has arrested a man for allegedly stabbing and robbing a 45-year-old Principal in a train in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh.
Ayodhya-verdict: How SC's judgment could change Babri Masjid dispute
In the afternoon on Thursday, the Supreme Court is set to deliver a crucial judgment which will have far-reaching consequences in the Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute.
UP: Medical-student assaulted by police, video goes viral
On Tuesday, three cops in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut were suspended after a video went viral which showed them assaulting a woman in a police vehicle.
Man opposes molestation bid on sister in UP, attacked
A man was injured when five people allegedly attacked him after he opposed their molestation attempt on his sister at Ghari Abdulla village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said today.
Man held with country-made pistol in Delhi Metro station
A 25-year-old man has been apprehended at a Delhi Metro station for allegedly carrying a country-made pistol in his bag, officials said today.
People want 'mazboot', not 'majboor' govt: UP Deputy CM
UP Deputy CM, Keshav Prasad Maurya, today said people want a "mazboot" (strong) and not a "majboor" (helpless) government at the Center.
UP: Dalit woman leaves college after constant harassment by man
A 22-year-old Dalit woman had to leave college after being allegedly harassed by a man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, police said today.
UP: Dr. Kafeel Khan released on magistrate's order after arrest
Dr. Kafeel Khan, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly arguing with doctors and "disturbing" treatment being given to patients at the district hospital in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was released hours later on orders of a magistrate, cops said.
UP BJP MLA misbehaves with education officer in official meeting
BJP MLA Surendra Singh and other party leaders allegedly tried to misbehave with a District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) at an official meeting yesterday in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Congress optimistic of 'grand alliance' in UP, says Raj Babbar
Undeterred by the BSP's recent alliance in Chhattisgarh and declaration of seats for Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar has said that his party is "optimistic" of a grand alliance in the state for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
RaGa on a 2-day visit to Amethi from September 24
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to his Parliamentary constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, beginning September 24.