Uttar Pradesh: News
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
Yogi government refuses loudspeaker use during Ramzan; cites SC order
The Uttar Pradesh government has refused to relax restrictions on loudspeakers during Ramzan, citing Supreme Court orders.
9 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgeries at UP hospital
Nine patients have lost their eyesight after developing infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Why UP government has joined hands with Walmart
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export Promotion Bureau of the MSME and Export Promotion Department.
Samajwadi Party leader killed after 1,000kg pole falls on car
A freak accident in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the life of a 47-year-old Samajwadi Party leader on Sunday.
UP: Woman dies during C-section at BA graduate's illegal clinic
In Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkarnagar district, a 32-year-old Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduate posing as a surgeon and his 19-year-old aide have been arrested for running an illegal clinic.
Former Mukhtar Ansari gang member shot dead in UP
A former shooter of the Mukhtar Ansari gang was gunned down in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh.
120 students hospitalized in UP after National Deworming Day drive
Over 120 students were hospitalized in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts after a deworming drive on February 10.
Shreyas Talpade, 11 others booked in UP cheating case
Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade and 11 others have been booked by the Bhogaon police in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district for allegedly cheating local residents of lakhs of rupees under the pretext of an apparent high-return investment scheme.
5 of family found dead in Mathura, suicide pact suspected
In a shocking incident, five members of a family were found dead in their home in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Tuesday, NDTV reported.
'Words wrong, but...': HDFC staffer apologizes after viral 'thakur' video
After a video from HDFC Bank's Panki branch in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, featuring Aastha Singh, went viral on social media, internet users have made it the subject of commentary and debate.
Ex-UP minister narrowly escapes assassination attempt as gun misfires
Former Uttar Pradesh Minister of State and Samajwadi Party leader Madan Chauhan narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Hapur district.
Gamer's blood pressure hits 300 during PUBG, dies from hemorrhage
A 22-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Kaif, died after suffering a brain hemorrhage while playing an online game.
UP's first economic survey released: What are the highlights?
The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled its Economic Survey, outlining a strategy to transform the state into a $1 trillion economy.
Tobacco tycoon's 'intoxicated' son rams Lamborghini into pedestrians; 6 injured
A Lamborghini crashed into pedestrians and several vehicles on VIP Road in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leaving six people injured on Sunday afternoon.
UP court acquits 22 in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case
A court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has acquitted 22 people accused in a murder, loot, and arson case related to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots owing to a lack of evidence.
UP woman dies accidentally while filming mock hanging reel scene
In a tragic incident, a 27-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district died while shooting a reel at her home.
3.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Lucknow, epicenter located in Gonda
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale shook parts of Uttar Pradesh near Lucknow. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed that the epicenter was located in Gonda, at a depth of 10km.
Ghaziabad sisters' mass suicide not intentional? New twist emerges
Three sisters—Pakhi (12), Prachi (14), and Vishika (16)—died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.
Korean-culture obsession angle emerges after Ghaziabad sisters die by suicide
In a tragic incident, three minor sisters allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
3 sisters jump off 9th floor; gaming addiction in focus
Three sisters allegedly died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The victims were identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12).
Wife strangles husband with family's help over financial disputes
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly was allegedly murdered by his wife and her family over financial disputes.
UP crime plummets, CCTV expands amid 'zero-tolerance' reforms
The Uttar Pradesh government has emphasized the significant improvement in the state's law and order situation since 2017.
Addicted to momos, UP teen steals gold ornaments for snacks
In a bizarre incident, a 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district has been accused of stealing jewelry worth lakhs from his home.
'Ravan' blinded after Ram's arrow accidentally hits him during Ramlila
A 35-year-old Dalit man, Sunil Kumar, lost his eyesight after an arrow shot during a Ramlila performance in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district hit him in the eye.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Why not sell convicts' assets for acid-attack survivors' compensation?' SC
The Supreme Court has suggested stricter punishments for acid attack offenders and the possibility of attaching their assets to compensate victims.
Haryana, UP to divert Ganga, Munak water to revive Yamuna
The Indian government has unveiled a major plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. The plan includes diverting water from the Upper Ganga Canal in Uttar Pradesh and the Munak Canal in Haryana.
Action against Bareilly magistrate who quit over government's 'anti-Brahmin' stand
In a rare act of protest from within the bureaucracy, Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Monday in protest against government policies, particularly the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations.
Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The award is India's highest peacetime military decoration.
High Court rejects 'misled' plea in beef possession case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a 62-year-old man's anticipatory bail plea in a case involving the illegal possession of beef.
UP student amputates foot to seek quota; what happened next
In a bizarre incident, a man from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly amputated his own foot to be eligible for the disability quota in medical college admissions.
Major administrative shake-up ahead as 300 IAS set to retire
In 2026, nearly 300 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers will retire, including Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and key state Chief Secretaries.
Pakistan, Punjab gangster-backed terrorists plotting R-Day strike: Report
Security forces in Delhi have been put on high alert after receiving intelligence reports of a possible terrorist attack on or before Republic Day (January 26).
IAF's trainee aircraft crashes into water body in Prayagraj
An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft crashed into a water body in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The incident took place during a routine training sortie.
Builder arrested after Noida techie drowns in construction pit
The Greater Noida Police has arrested builder Abhay Kumar in connection with the death of 27-year-old Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta.
India's largest battery storage system is now operational
GoodEnough Energy, an Indian start-up, has commenced operations at the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
'Roads kill…': Rahul Gandhi laments techie's death amid 'urban collapse'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government over the death of a 27-year-old techie in Greater Noida.
CAQM flags 'serious deficiencies' in GRAP measures implementation across Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged "serious deficiencies" in implementing anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's air quality upgrades to 'very poor'; Northeast monsoon withdraws
Cold wave persists in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), while they simultaneously experience dense fog.