Uttar Pradesh: News
UP: Officials allege corruption in SP's Kamdhenu Scheme
Anonymous sources from Uttar Pradesh's Animal Husbandry department have stated that Kamdhenu Scheme, launched under the Samajwadi Party government was riddled with corruption.
Sambhal: Editor-in-chief of news channel arrested for spreading communal tension
Editor-in-chief of Hindi news channel Sudarshan, Suresh Chavanke, was arrested on charges of inciting communal tension and hurting religious sentiments in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath's government announces provisions for electricity
On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh government in its second cabinet meeting, promised an uninterrupted supply of electricity for 24 hours in district headquarters and 18 hours in rural areas.
Sugar output plummets due to 2015 drought
Data revealed that India's sugarcane industry has yet to fully recover from the 2015 drought.
Meat-sellers in UP: Govt. notifies rules for selling meat
Uttar Pradesh government notified a list of 17 dos and don'ts for meat-sellers.
UP: Principal allegedly strips 65 students 'to check for menstruation'
Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe after allegations surfaced about a Muzaffarnagar school principal making students strip to "check for menstrual blood".
Centre approves 101 cold-chain projects to curb food wastage
The government approved 101 cold-chain projects across the country, to attempt to curb the problem of food wastage in India.
Food tech revolution: What is clean food?
In recent years, meat substitutes have seen an intense growth in the food markets.
UP mass cheating: Education board pulls up socks
The UP education department has ordered an enquiry into mass cheating episodes after widespread criticism.
#SuperSaturday: BJP to announce UP CM amid speculations
Speculations have intensified that Union Minister Manoj Sinha is Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah's choice to be Uttar Pradesh's next Chief Minister.
Passenger capacity at Delhi Airport may be doubled
On Wednesday, the Centre said it was contemplating a plan that would almost double the passenger-handling capacity of the IGI Airport.
Five state polls: Wealth, education contribute to candidates' winning chances
In the recent assembly polls, wealthier candidates were likely to win their constituency than the less wealthy, according to an election data and candidate affidavit analysis.
Shah hails victory, says Modi most popular leader since independence
BJP chief Amit Shah said his party will "form government in four states - UP, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur."
Mayawati alleges rigged EVMs in UP
BJP became the first party in Uttar Pradesh to cross the 300 mark in almost four decades.
Counting of votes begins in five states
Officials will begin counting votes today in Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Goa, Punjab and Uttarakhand after a month of polls.
Elections over, exit polls an appetizer before final results
Exit polls for the recently conducted assembly elections in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur have started coming in.
CBI files criminal cases against 21 colleges in Andhra, Karnataka
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently filed a criminal case against 21 teacher training institutions in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for violation of norms laid down by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). However, it says more colleges might be included in the list.
Mohan Bhagwat: Indian Muslims are Hindus
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat said yesterday that every one residing in India is a Hindu, including Muslims.
CoBRA commandos went home for weekend, not missing
At least 59 trainee commandos of the elite CoBRA anti-Naxal and jungle warfare paramilitary unit will face action after they went missing from a train.
BJP releases its UP election manifesto; revives Ram Mandir agenda
The BJP has released its election manifesto, called the "Lok Kalpan Sankalp Patra", for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections.
UP: School bus, truck collide leaving many dead
15 school children were killed and at least 40 others were injured when a school bus collided with a truck in Aliganj town in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.
Karnataka's new low: One in 100 sexual assaults gets convicted
Reports of alleged mass molestations in Bengaluru on New Year's Eve shocked the nation.