Uttar Pradesh: News

10 Jan 2024

Uttar Pradesh Police

Smoke from coal brazier kills 5 family members in sleep

Five children of a family were found dead in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday in a suspected case of asphyxiation, police said.

09 Jan 2024

Bilkis Bano

Bilkis Bano case: Rape convicts not home, says report

At least nine out of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case have gone "missing" from their homes in Gujarat's Dahod district, The Indian Express reported.

09 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Lalla idol's Ayodhya procession canceled: Here's alternative plan

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (SRJBTK) trust has canceled the January 17 procession of the Ram Lalla idol of the soon-to-be inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

07 Jan 2024

Kanpur

Video: Elderly man stuffed in box, thrown into drain; dies

A shocking incident has come to the fore in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur after two young men were caught on CCTV throwing an elderly man, still alive, into a drain.

06 Jan 2024

Delhi

Severe cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday

Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.

04 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Congress renames Rahul Gandhi-led yatra, adds Arunachal Pradesh to route

The Congress on Thursday renamed the Rahul Gandhi-led yatra as "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra" and invited all Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders to join wherever they can.

01 Jan 2024

Delhi

Dense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave

Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.

31 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: Warning issued on QR code donation fraud

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a right-wing organization, has issued an alert for the public about a scam involving QR codes that aims to trick devotees ahead of the Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.

30 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Ayodhya: Modi launches 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains and six new Vande Bharat Express trains from the revamped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.

30 Dec 2023

Delhi

Dense fog continues to disrupt trains, flights in North India

Foggy conditions continued to disrupt train and flight schedules across North India, including the national capital, Delhi, and states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

30 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

New airport, revamped railway station: Everything on Modi's Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Ayodhya's redeveloped railway station and its new international airport in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

29 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Ayodhya: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs. 15,000cr projects on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on Saturday, where he will inaugurate various projects worth more than Rs. 15,000 crore.

28 Dec 2023

Yogi Adityanath

CM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi's arrival

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday is set to visit the temple city of Ayodhya to review preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

28 Dec 2023

Delhi

Cold wave: 134 flights delayed as heavy fog engulfs Delhi

At least 134 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as a thick layer of fog continued to engulf the national capital, leading to near-zero visibility on Thursday.

27 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' to launch on January 14

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch the second edition of the party's nationwide march on January 14, 2024, on the lines of the previous Bharat Jodo Yatra.

27 Dec 2023

Delhi

Thick fog continues in Delhi; 110 flights, 25 trains hit

Heavy fog continued to engulf Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in near-zero visibility in the national capital.

21 Dec 2023

Saudi Arabia

Wife donates kidney to sick brother, gets 'talaq' from husband

In a shocking development from Uttar Pradesh, a man reportedly gave "triple talaq" to his wife over WhatsApp after she informed him that she donated a kidney to her sick brother.

19 Dec 2023

Gyanvapi Mosque

Gyanvapi Mosque dispute: Allahabad HC rejects pleas challenging temple restoration

In a setback for Muslim petitioners, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected pleas challenging a civil suit seeking the restoration of a temple where the Gyanvapi Mosque, Varanasi, exists.

18 Dec 2023

Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court reserves order on Shahi Idgah Masjid survey 

The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its order regarding a preliminary survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid near the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

17 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat train, Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off the second Vande Bharat Express train in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He will also flag off a new train between Banaras and Kanyakumari, the country's two religious seats.

UGC warns edtech companies collaborating with unrecognized foreign universities

The University Grants Commission (UGC), the regulatory authority overseeing higher education in India, has issued a warning to edtech companies and colleges that provide courses in collaboration with foreign universities not recognized by the commission.

16 Dec 2023

Agra

Now Hindu group demands survey of Agra's Shahi Jama Masjid 

A Hindu group, Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha, demanded a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Friday, sparking fresh tensions in the predominantly Muslim area.

15 Dec 2023

DY Chandrachud

UP judge seeks permission to 'end life,' CJI demands report

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has demanded a status report after a woman judge accused a senior judge of sexual harassment in an open letter and requested permission to kill herself.

14 Dec 2023

Mathura

Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah Masjid

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted permission for a survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.

10 Dec 2023

Akhilesh Yadav

Congress-Akhilesh Yadav differences resolved; INDIA bloc convenes next meeting: Report

The opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has reportedly convened its next meeting in New Delhi on December 19.

10 Dec 2023

Mayawati

BSP's Mayawati names nephew Akash Anand as political successor: Report

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati reportedly announced her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor on Sunday.

10 Dec 2023

Uttarakhand

UP: 8 including child burnt to death in car-truck collision

Eight people, including a child, were charred to death inside their car as it caught fire after reportedly colliding with a dumper (truck) in the Bhojipura Police Station area of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday night.

09 Dec 2023

Aligarh

UP woman shot in head by cop inside police station

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh (UP), a woman was shot in the head from close range with a pistol by a police officer, reports said on Saturday.

07 Dec 2023

Celebrity

'Madhubala' actor Bhupinder Singh kills neighbor; what led to scuffle  

Television actor Bhupinder Singh, who is known for serials such as Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, shot a man dead while injuring three others. According to reports, Singh broke into a fight with his neighbors at his agricultural land in Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh.

01 Dec 2023

Uttar Pradesh Police

UP: Police intensify hunt for 'serial killer' after 9 murders

The Uttar Pradesh Police is on the hunt for a serial killer who reportedly murdered several women in Bareilly in the last few months. According to reports, a total of nine women have been killed in the city since June.

29 Nov 2023

Narendra Modi

Exemplary bravery: PM Modi lauds Uttarkashi workers for their patience

Minutes after the 41 workers were rescued from the collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with them and lauded their bravery and perseverance during their 17-day ordeal.

28 Nov 2023

Samajwadi Party

Temple 'purified' with Gangajal after Muslim MLA's visit in UP

Hindu outfits and local officials in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district on Monday reportedly sprinkled Gangajal (Ganga River's water) in a temple to "purify" it after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Saiyada Khatoon's visit.

27 Nov 2023

Indore

Indore: Class-4 student stabbed 108 times by classmates using compass

In a disturbing incident, a Class-4 student was attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by three classmates over a dispute at a private school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, PTI reported.

26 Nov 2023

Varanasi

Dev Diwali: History, significance, and celebrations

Dev Diwali is one of the auspicious festivals in India that is celebrated with a lot of grandeur, especially in Uttar Pradesh.

25 Nov 2023

Prayagraj

UP man attacks bus conductor with cleaver for 'insulting Prophet'

A 20-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh reportedly attacked a bus conductor with a cleaver on Friday in Prayagraj after a dispute over ticket fare.

24 Nov 2023

India

This expressway in Uttar Pradesh to soon become solar-powered

The Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming the first greenfield expressway in the state by relying entirely on solar power.

24 Nov 2023

Ghaziabad

After Noida, Intelligent Traffic Management System coming to Ghaziabad

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Ghaziabad, following its successful implementation in Noida.

21 Nov 2023

Crime Against Women

UP: Teen rape survivor hacked to death by accused, brother

In a spine-chilling incident, a 19-year-old rape survivor was brutally hacked to death by two brothers out on bail in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district late on Monday, the police revealed on Tuesday.

19 Nov 2023

Islam

Why UP government has banned halal-certified products

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday banned the production, storage, and distribution of all halal-certified food items with immediate effect.