Uttar Pradesh: News
UP: 47 Hindu activists booked for making communal remarks
The Uttar Pradesh Police have booked 47 Hindu activists in Shamli district for allegedly making communal statements at a meeting.
Bahraich: Months-long 'wolf terror' ends; last animal beaten to death
The villagers in the Mahsi region of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have killed the final member of a six-wolf pack that had been terrorizing their community for months.
SP leader alleges 'house arrest' before filing FIR against Narsinghanand
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Sumayya Rana, daughter of the late poet Munawwar Rana, has claimed that she and several women activists were detained under "house arrest" by Lucknow police on Saturday.
'Illicit affair' between accused, victim's wife behind Amethi murders: Police
The prime suspect in the brutal murder of a school teacher, his wife, and their two minor daughters in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has confessed to the crime.
'5 will die': Suspect forewarned before killing Amethi family
The police have revealed that the suspect behind the murder of a family in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, had been plotting the crime for nearly a month.
Promised youth using 'time-machine,' UP couple dupes elderly of ₹35cr
A search is underway for a couple from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly scammed dozens of elderly people out of ₹35 crore by promising to restore their youth with an "Israel-made time machine."
Muslim man fakes identity to marry Hindu women; life imprisoned
A 25-year-old man from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly coercing a 20-year-old woman into converting to Islam and marrying her under false pretenses.
Hindu group removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples
Statues of Sai Baba were removed from several temples in Varanasi as part of a campaign launched by a Hindu outfit—Sanatan Rakshak Dal.
'Temple or dargah, no religious structure can obstruct public': SC
The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that public safety is of utmost importance and that any religious structure encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks must be removed.
Lucknow: Man orders iPhone, kills delivery agent to avoid payment
A 30-year-old delivery agent was allegedly murdered by two individuals in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, over an iPhone order worth ₹1.5 lakh.
'No sleep, non-stop humiliation': Bajaj Finance manager dies by suicide
A 42-year-old area manager at Bajaj Finance, Tarun Saxena, has died by suicide in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Explained: SP MLA's remark on rising Muslim population sparks controversy
A political controversy erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party MLA Mehboob Ali stated that the Muslim population is growing and the Bharatiya Janata Party's rule will soon end.
UP to introduce double-decker electric buses during Navratri festival
The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to roll out a fleet of electric buses, including some double-decker ones.
Hathras school, where class 2-boy was 'sacrificed,' to be shut
The DL Public School in Uttar Pradesh, where an 11-year-old boy was allegedly murdered as part of a "black magic ritual," has been ordered to shut down by the Hathras Basic Siksha Adhikari (BSA), Swati Bharti.
BrahMos Aerospace announces reservations for Agniveers: Here's why
BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd. (BAPL), an Indo-Russian joint venture, has announced that it will reserve at least 15% of its technical vacancies and half of its administrative and security roles for Agniveers.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir sends prasad for lab testing
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has sent samples of its prasad to a government lab in Jhansi for testing.
UP: Class 2 boy 'sacrificed' to bring 'glory to school'
A Class 2 student from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring prosperity and fame to a school.
J&K: NIA launches search operations linked to Reasi terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) initiated search operations at seven locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
Communal clash at Dehradun railway station over interfaith relationship
A communal clash broke out at the Dehradun railway station on Thursday night over an interfaith relationship.
Prayagraj temples advise devotees to maintain 'purity' amid laddu row
Following the Tirupati laddu scandal, several temples in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, have advised devotees to bring alternatives such as dry fruits and coconut instead of sweets.
Money laundering case: ED seizes properties of Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly seized properties belonging to popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav and renowned singer Fazilpuria, amid an ongoing money laundering investigation.
After UP, Himachal mandates display of food outlet owners' names
Following in the footsteps of Uttar Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh government has now mandated that all food establishments prominently display the names and addresses of their operators, proprietors, and managers.
Dalit youth misses IIT seat by minutes, SC assures help
The Supreme Court has assured assistance to a Dalit youth from a below poverty line (BPL) family, who lost his seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad due to a missed fee payment deadline.
'Human waste in food...': Adityanath issues guidelines for UP eateries
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday instructed that the names and addresses of operators, proprietors, and managers must be prominently displayed at all food establishments.
NIA roped in to investigate railway tracks' sabotage incidents: Minister
The Indian Railways has enlisted the assistance of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and state governments to combat attempts to disrupt train operations.
Talcum powder, starch used in antibiotics supplied to government hospitals
A 1,200-page chargesheet has revealed that antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in Nagpur were made from talcum powder mixed with starch.
Another sabotage bid? Iron rods found on Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks
In a potential act of sabotage, nine iron rods were discovered on the Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks in Punjab.
UP: Monkey troop thwarts man's attempt to rape 6-year-old girl
In a remarkable turn of events, a troop of monkeys purportedly intervened to prevent the attempted rape of a six-year-old girl in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.
Gujarat: Another train derailment attempt thwarted
In a recent incident near Kim Railway Station in Surat, Gujarat, an unidentified individual attempted to derail a train by removing fishplates and keys from the railway track.
No significant rainfall likely over next 4-5 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a dry spell across the country over the next four to five days.
UP: Pharmacist sacked for charging ₹1 extra
A contractual employee at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in eastern Uttar Pradesh has been dismissed from his job for allegedly overcharging patients.
14 dead as heavy rain, floods lash Uttar Pradesh
At least 14 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding since Saturday.
UP: 13-year-old Bahraich boy injured in fresh wolf attack
A 13-year-old boy, Armaan Ali, was severely injured in a recent wolf attack in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.
Crop diversification could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study
A recent study suggests that replacing approximately 40% of rice cultivation with alternative crops, could help restore between 60-100 cubic kilometers of groundwater, lost since the year 2000 in North India.
9 killed after building collapses in Meerut; more feared trapped
At least nine people have died, five are injured, and one is feared trapped after a three-story building collapsed in the Zakir Colony of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening.
Ghaziabad shopkeeper allegedly mixes urine in juice, thrashed by locals
A shopkeeper in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was assaulted by locals after he was allegedly caught serving fruit juices mixed with urine.
Video: Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after rain
The main dome of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing water leakage due to continuous rainfall over three days, PTI reported.
'Stolen' helicopter in Meerut sparks political controversy
A police complaint about an alleged helicopter theft in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has ignited a political firestorm.
Madrassas violate right to education, promote 'supremacy of Islam': NCPCR
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has strongly disapproved of the madrasa education system in its submissions before the Supreme Court.
Why it is still raining in mid-September in North India
Heavy rainfall drenched Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday morning, and it is expected to continue over the weekend.