Yogi Adityanath: News
Yogi Adityanath is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician, five-time Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh as of 2021. He is a Hindu monk of the Nath Sampradaya and Mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math. Adityanath was born as Ajay Singh Bisht in the present-day Uttarakhand, then a part of Uttar Pradesh, and completed his BSc in Mathematics from the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. At a young age, he renounced his home and adopted monkhood under his guru, Mahant Avaidyanath of the Gorakhnath Math. Adityanath subsequently succeeded the latter as the Math’s chief priest. In 1998, Adityanath became the Lok Sabha MP from Gorakhpur constituency and was re-elected successively in the 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014 General Elections. He emerged as a young leader in his own right and was one of the BJP’s prominent campaigners for the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. After BJP’s landslide victory in the Assembly elections, Adityanath was appointed as the state’s Chief Minister.
UP government approves 21% wage hike for Noida, Ghaziabad workers
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 21% interim minimum wage hike for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad.
Noida maids hit streets after factory workers' wage protest spreads
Domestic workers in Noida have launched a massive protest demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
Pakistan link to Noida workers' protest? Minister alleges 'well-planned conspiracy'
Uttar Pradesh Labor Minister Anil Rajbhar has called the recent violence in Noida a "well-planned conspiracy."
UP revises minimum wages across categories following Noida labor unrest
The Uttar Pradesh government has revised minimum wages for workers across categories.
'Got ₹39 hike last year': Angry Noida workers speak out
Industrial workers in Noida Phase 2 have been protesting for four days over low wages and unrealistic work targets.
Yogi sees Naxal conspiracy behind violent Noida workers' wage protest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed concerns over a possible "larger conspiracy" to revive Naxalism amid ongoing protests by workers in Noida Phase 2.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92: PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute
Tributes are pouring in for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle (92), who passed away on Sunday following multiple-organ failure.
BJP leader advocates for closure of Community Notes on X
Nishikant Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, has called for the discontinuation of "Community Notes" on X.
Mathura boat tragedy: PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh compensation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh each to the families of those who died in the Mathura boat tragedy.
Bihar maulana arrested for objectionable remarks against Yogi Adityanath's mother
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Maulana Abdullah Salim, a cleric from Jokihat in Araria, Bihar.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport, references 'Noida jinx' tradition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday.
UP government cancels AI MoU with Puch
The Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with artificial intelligence firm Puch AI.
Yogi warns ministers to urgently address BJP cadre grievances
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his ministers to address the grievances of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
Rinku Singh to be named UP's Regional Sports Officer: Details
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is all set to be appointed as a Regional Sports Officer (RSO) by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Zero tolerance during Holi, Ramzan in UP: Yogi warns troublemakers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered stringent measures to maintain communal harmony during the upcoming festivals.
Yogi Adityanath announces 3-day holiday for UP government employees
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a three-day holiday for government employees on the occasion of Holi. The holidays will be observed from March 2-4.
UP bags investments worth ₹6,650cr in Singapore
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹6,650 crore during his visit to Singapore.
'Shirtless protest shame...': PM Modi slams Congress over IYC demonstration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for its "shirtless" protest at the India AI Impact Summit.
UP: 3 killed, 15 injured in head-on collision of buses
A tragic accident occurred on the Bareilly-Mathura highway in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, early Sunday morning. A private bus carrying wedding guests collided head-on with a state-run roadways bus.
PM to inaugurate NaMo Bharat train service, Meerut Metro today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and the Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
Yogi Adityanath's government files FIR against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' team
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has filed an FIR against the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, reported ANI.
Shankaracharya-Yogi Adityanath feud escalates; Ayodhya bureaucrat resigns
Prashant Kumar Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh GST department in Ayodhya, has resigned from his post.
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.
Noida techie's death: 2015 stormwater plan stayed on paper
The tragic drowning and agonizing final 90 minutes of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a waterlogged trench in Noida's Sector 150 have brought the city's long-standing civic issues to the centerstage once again.
Noida techie drowning: SIT formed, Noida Authority CEO removed
The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M after a 27-year-old techie drowned in a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150.
'Broken idols brought from outside': Adityanath on ghat demolition controversy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has dismissed allegations of idol destruction at the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
UP: SIR leads to huge voter name deletions, BJP firefights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on high alert after the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list in Uttar Pradesh revealed a staggering deletion of 2.89 crore voter names.
Why telecom issues persist ahead of Noida International Airport launch
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar is set to open this month but the telecom network connectivity for passengers is still unclear.
UP police encounters kill 48 in 2025, highest since 2017
The Uttar Pradesh Police killed 48 alleged criminals in encounters in 2025, the highest annual figure since Yogi Adityanath became chief minister in March 2017.
Modi extends greetings on Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha's 2nd anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to all citizens on the second anniversary of the idol consecration at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He called it "a divine festival of our faith and traditions."
PM Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Vajpayee's birth anniversary
Commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University
In a shocking incident, a school teacher was shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday night.
'Officially declare Shiv Sena, MNS are partners': Raj Thackeray
In a historic political reunion, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have officially announced their alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav trade barbs on social media
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "do namoone" (two specimens) remark in the state assembly, which was widely shared on social media, has drawn a sharp response from Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
Who is Pankaj Chaudhary, UP BJP's new president?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary as its new Uttar Pradesh unit president, The Indian Express reported.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
Yogi warns criminals: 'Yamaraj will await you', defends encounter policy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy toward crime and criminals.
Tata to build 52-acre temple museum in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major expansion of the proposed temple museum in Ayodhya.
UP, Maharashtra no longer accept Aadhaar as proof of birth
The Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments have issued orders to not accept Aadhaar cards as proof of date of birth.
'Like Osama preaching peace...': BJP slams Pakistan's Ram temple remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Pakistan for its comments on the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
'Centuries-old wounds are healing', says Modi as Dharma flag hoisted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron Dharma flag atop the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion.
Modi to hoist saffron flag atop 161-foot Ram temple spire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag on the 161-foot-high main spire of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 25.
Reciting 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all UP educational institutions: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that singing the national song Vande Mataram will be mandatory in all educational institutions across the state.
4 Vande Bharat trains to be launched tomorrow; check routes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on Wednesday from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.