Uttar Pradesh: News
ED raids ex-KPSC controller's premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the premises of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly, The Hindu reported.
Modi government clears LPG pipeline expansion project worth ₹7,000cr
India's oil regulator has approved the construction of nearly 1,800km of new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipelines.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of India in the next few days.
Judge awarded 22 death sentences; now 100 murder cases reassigned
As many as 100 murder cases pending before Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravikumar Diwakar have been transferred to the Court of the District and Sessions judge in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.
This is the most employable state in India
The India Skills Report 2026 has revealed that Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most employable state in the country, with an impressive employability rate of 78.6%.
Why Modi government may scrap 100% duty on sugar imports
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is mulling a cut in its import duty on sugar.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
Ram Temple donation theft case: Champat Rai gets clean chit
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case after giving a clean chit to Champat Rai, former general secretary of the Trust, and Anil Mishra, a former Trust member.
Explainer: Is carrying firearms allowed on Indian flights?
A recent incident at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, India, has raised questions about the rules of carrying firearms on flights.
Dashcam captures fatal crash of Atiq Ahmed's youngest son
A 30-second dashcam video has emerged, purportedly showing the horrific road accident that killed Abaan Ahmed (21), son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed.
First FIR under Maharashtra's anti-conversion law registered; 22-year-old man charged
The first FIR under Maharashtra's new Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, has been registered in Pune.
Ram Mandir Trust shortlists 18 candidates for CEO position
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust that oversees the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has shortlisted 18 candidates for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. The selection comes after over 5,300 applications were received.
Delhi likely to receive rain again after brief break
Delhi is likely to witness multiple spells of light to moderate rain on Monday, ending a brief monsoon break.
Ahmedabad: Woman raped by security guard at PG accommodation terrace
A 22-year-old woman staying at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was allegedly raped by a security guard on the building's terrace.
Karnataka Congress leader shot in broad daylight; CCTV captures murder
A local Congress leader and former panchayat president, David D'Souza, was shot dead in broad daylight in Udupi district of Karnataka on Friday.
What caused gangster Atiq Ahmed son's fatal crash
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway sinks, yet firm got new contracts worth ₹3,483cr
The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, built by PNC Infratech Limited at a cost of ₹4,200 crore, started caving in just 14 days after its inauguration.
Gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son killed in road accident
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Only BSP MLA in UP Assembly Umashankar Singh dies
Umashankar Singh, the only Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, died on Wednesday evening after a prolonged illness. He was just 55.
UP government's new green push: 1,725 e-buses for 18 towns
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce 1,725 new air-conditioned electric buses in 18 metropolitan towns.
Operation Kayakalp: What has changed inside UP's government schools
Since the launch of Operation Kayakalp in 2018, schools across Uttar Pradesh have seen major improvements.
What an Ayushman card actually covers in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has issued over 5.64 crore Ayushman cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms, heavy rain over western UP
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
Pappu Yadav attacked after Parliament skit controversy; alleges assassination attempt
Independent MP Pappu Yadav was attacked at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday during a press conference.
Kerala floods: 6 dead, 6 missing; rain alert in Delhi-NCR
Torrential rains in Kerala have caused widespread destruction, killing six people and leaving six others missing.
Centre releases additional ₹1.09L crore tax devolution to states
The Indian government has announced an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments on August 1, 2026.
Ram Temple Trust seized ₹80L 'stolen' cash before FIR filed
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust recovered nearly ₹80 lakh in cash allegedly stolen from donation boxes at the Ram Temple before an FIR was registered by Ayodhya police, sources told the Indian Express.
UP: NEET aspirant, boyfriend attacked by men; girl gang-raped
A 19-year-old National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: SC cancels bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court has canceled the bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi, an accused in the murder of her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya last year.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
18-year-old arrested after running ₹64cr cyber fraud network using AI
The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell has arrested an 18-year-old Class 11 dropout, Rohit Virendrasinh Shakya, for allegedly running a nationwide cyber fraud network.
Heavy rainfall lashes India; 22 killed in J&K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland
At least 22 people have lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland due to landslides, flash floods, road accidents, and lightning triggered by heavy rainfall on Monday.
Allahabad HC issues split verdict on freeze in retributive demolitions
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a split verdict on whether to impose a two-year freeze on the demolition of properties linked to accused persons.
Newlyweds found hanging in tree using their dupatta, turban
A newlywed couple was found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on July 17.
Ram temple theft probe widens, 30 more employees under scanner
The investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has expanded. So far, eight people have been arrested in connection with the case.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in 15 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 15 states, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
NEET UG 2026 results declared; over 11 lakh candidates qualify
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), NEET UG 2026.
Man dies outside UP thana after begging help for 40mins
A 22-year-old man, Rajkumar, bled to death outside a police Pink Booth in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on July 12.
'All our ancestors were Sanatani Hindu Arya-Vedics': Ramdev draws criticism
Yoga guru Ramdev has sparked a controversy with his comments on the idea of a "Hindu Rashtra."