Uttar Pradesh: News
Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert
Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.
Gujarat man arrested for sharing BSF, IAF information to Pakistan
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Sahdev Singh Gohil, a multipurpose health worker from Kachchh, on charges of espionage.
True story of 2 friends that inspired Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound'
In 2020, a picture of two men amid India's first wave of COVID-19 lockdown caught the attention of Basharat Peer, an international opinion editor at The New York Times.
UP power bills may jump 30%; here's why
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has reportedly proposed a massive hike of up to 30% in electricity tariffs for the 2025-26 financial year.
UP: 4 dead after touching live wire during religious ceremony
A religious ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district turned tragic on Wednesday when a bamboo stick touched a high-tension electric wire.
2 trains escape derailments in UP: How loco-pilots averted disasters
In Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, two major train disasters were averted on Monday evening.
YouTuber, student, security guard among 11 'Pakistani spies' arrested
In a major crackdown on an alleged espionage network linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Indian authorities have arrested at least 11 people from four states.
Allahabad HC upholds survey of Sambhal mosque in UP
The Allahabad High Court has upheld a trial court's order to conduct a survey of the Sambhal Mosque in Uttar Pradesh.
After YouTuber, UP businessman arrested for spying for Pakistan
An Uttar Pradesh-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
Modi government approves India's sixth semiconductor plant in UP's Jewar
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹3,706 crore semiconductor plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
Gorakhpur zoo, Etawah safari closed after tigress succumbs to H5N1
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have shut the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur and the Etawah Lion Safari temporarily after a tigress at the Gorakhpur zoo, named Shakti, died of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos facility in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration comes amid increased military tensions with Pakistan.
Sotheby's postpones auction of sacred Buddhist relics after India's demand
Sotheby's, the prestigious auction house, has postponed the sale of sacred Buddhist relics in Hong Kong, a decision it took following intervention by the Indian government.
Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 'Operation Sindoor'
In the wake of increasing tensions on the Indo-Pak border, schools in various border districts of Punjab and Rajasthan have been shut down by authorities.
India demands return of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha's remains
The Indian government has moved to stop the auction of ancient gem relics that were found buried with the remains of Buddha.
Uttar Pradesh unveils 24/7 WhatsApp chatbot for seamless transport services
To make citizens' access to essential transport services easier, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has launched a 24/7 WhatsApp chatbot.
4 killed, 100 flights delayed as heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR
A 26-year-old woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on a tubewell room in Dwarka's Kharkhari Canal on Friday morning due to strong winds.
Pahalgam: Who's Dr. Medusa, Lucknow University professor charged with sedition
Dr. Madri Kakoti, aka Dr. Medusa, an assistant professor in Lucknow University's linguistics department, has been booked for sedition.
Why UP will be paying higher electricity bills in April
Uttar Pradesh residents will have to pay higher electricity bills from this month, as the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has increased the fuel surcharge.
India spent ₹1.5L crore on smart-cities in 10 years: Report
The Indian government has spent more than ₹1.5 lakh crore under the Smart Cities Mission, a flagship project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was launched in June 2015, CNBCTV18 reported.
BJP to announce 5 new state presidents by April 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to declare new state presidents for five states by this weekend.
UP doctor makes 5-year old smoke cigarette to treat cold
Dr. Suresh Chandra, a government doctor in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun, is under fire after a video emerged in which he is purportedly seen asking a five-year-old boy to smoke a cigarette to treat his cold.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain in 36 UP districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for thunderstorms and rain in 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre to headline chilling Ranga-Billa crime series
Actors Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre are set to headline a gripping new web series based on the Ranga-Billa case.
Supreme Court reprimands UP over child trafficking; sets trial deadline
The Supreme Court has sent a strict message to state governments and high courts on dealing with trafficking cases.
Woman's hijab forcibly removed, her Hindu friend beaten in UP
A woman was allegedly stripped of her hijab, and a Hindu man accompanying her was beaten up by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.
UP police officer mistakes judge for thief; court recommends inquiry
In a bizarre case of mistaken identity, a cop in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad mistook a magistrate for an accused in a theft case while attempting to follow a proclamation order.
Trump effect: Foxconn plans huge 300-acre manufacturing plant in UP
Foxconn, a key supplier to Apple, is eyeing 300 acres along the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, according to The Economic Times.
₹33L crore loan disbursed under Mudra Yojana; majority beneficiaries women
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) entered the milestone of its 10th year of implementation on Tuesday.
UP government employee branded 'anti-national,' sacked for waving Palestine flag
A contract employee of the Uttar Pradesh electricity department, Saqib Khan, has been fired from his job in Saharanpur for allegedly waving a Palestine flag during Eid celebrations.
Truck collides with hut in Uttar Pradesh, killing 3 girls
In a tragic accident on Friday night, three young girls died when a truck rammed into their roadside hut in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Muslim beaten, accused of becoming Hindu for supporting Waqf Bill
In a shocking incident, an elderly Muslim man was reportedly attacked outside a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district for supporting the Waqf bill.
Man celebrating 25th wedding anniversary suffers heart attack while dancing
A celebration of joy turned into a scene of tragedy when a husband suffered a heart attack and died while dancing with his wife to celebrate their 25-year marriage.
How a single house is delaying completion of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
A legal tussle over a single house is delaying the completion of the 212 km-long Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.
Prime Video confirms 'Panchayat' Season 4's premiere on July 2
The much-loved comedy-drama series, Panchayat, is returning with its fourth season. The show's makers announced the news on the fifth anniversary of its premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
₹1,645cr project to connect Yamuna Expressway with Delhi-Agra highway approved
The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad's ₹1,645 crore project to connect the Yamuna Expressway (Noida-Agra) and the Delhi-Agra National Highway in Mathura has been approved by the central government.
Who's 8-year-old girl who caught SC's attention during demolition drive
Eight-year-old Ananya Yadav of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, has become a symbol of resilience and hope after she was seen running with her schoolbooks as a bulldozer razed her shanty.
Humayun's tomb to Maha Kumbh land: Properties Waqf Board claimed
India's third-largest landowner, the Waqf Board, has made several controversial property ownership claims over the years.
Sanitation worker earning ₹15,000 gets ₹34cr income tax notice
A sanitation worker in Uttar Pradesh's Agra has received a shocking ₹34 crore income tax notice, the Times of India reported.
Tired of inaction, UP villagers build 108-foot bridge with crowdfunding
Residents of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh have started building a 108-foot bridge over the Magai River at their own expense.