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.
Noida: 2 killed, 50 families trapped rescued, after massive fire
A massive fire broke out at a residential building in Noida's Mamura area on Wednesday, killing two people and trapping around 50 families.
Ram Mandir: Mahant Kamal Nayan Das backs 'betrayed' Champat Rai
Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, the successor of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, has come out in support of former general secretary Champat Rai.
Mookerjee saved Bengal from 'bloody clutches of Pakistan': Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary.
VHP forsakes Champat Rai amid Ram Mandir theft row
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has distanced itself from the actions of former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai after allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir.
'They should have kept Muslim..': Owaisi taunts Ram Mandir trust
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Ram Mandir donation theft case.
Adityanath's Ram temple theft probe rattles BJP, Sangh leadership: Report
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's aggressive handling of the Ram temple theft case has reportedly caused unease within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the larger Sangh Parivar.
Jewar to become North India's Silicon Valley: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian government has taken a major step toward establishing Jewar as a key player in the global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing arena.
Yogi reacts after 8 arrested in Ram temple donation row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a zero-tolerance policy against those who misuse Sanatan values and public faith.
Ayodhya: Police arrests 8 people in Ram temple donation scam
A case has been registered at the Kotwali Ramjanmabhoomi police station in Ayodhya after a complaint of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram temple.
UP BJP restructures unit; Rajnath Singh's son among vice-presidents
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organizational reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh, replacing all six regional presidents. The move is part of its strategy for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections.
Lucknow fire: Building owner previously linked to paper leak case
The owner of the building that caught fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, killing 15 people, had previously figured in the 2015 CPMT paper leak case.
Lucknow fire tragedy building had received demolition order in 2016
The three-story building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, where a devastating fire killed 15 people on Monday, had received a demolition order in 2016 for unauthorized construction.
14 dead after massive fire at Lucknow commercial building
As many as 14 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a commercial building housing a pet shop on the ground floor and an animation center on the upper floor in Lucknow on Monday.
'Wait for 15 days for Ram Temple embezzlement truth': Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees of Lord Ram to wait for the findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by senior IAS officer Vijay Vishwas Pant, probing alleged misappropriation of funds at the Ram Temple.
Guilty in Ram Mandir embezzlement will not escape: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that those found guilty in the alleged embezzlement of funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be punished.
Noida's Jewar airport begins operations: Here's all about inaugural flight
The Noida International Airport in Jewar has officially started operations on Monday.
'Daughter is daughter': Adityanath condemns trolls targeting Akhilesh's daughter
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the online trolling of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's daughter.
UP targets over 2GW of new data center capacity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a plan to add over 2 gigawatts (GW) of additional data center capacity in the state by 2030.
Owaisi slams 'double standard' in treatment of religious activities
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed what he calls a "double standard" in the treatment of religious activities.
Severe weather kills 28 across UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP
Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
6 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Six people were killed and 21 others injured when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday morning.
UP averages five police encounters daily under Yogi Adityanath's rule
Since Yogi Adityanath took office as Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister in March 2017, the state has witnessed an average of five police encounters daily.
Video: Bareilly man thrown 50ft into air by strong wind
A man in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was thrown nearly 50 feet into the air during a severe storm on Wednesday.
104 people killed as storms, heavy rain batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 104 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to incessant rains, lightning, and thunderstorms over the past two days, state Relief Commissioner Harikesh Bhaskar confirmed on Thursday.
33 killed in heavy rains, thunderstorm across UP
At least 33 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to a severe storm and heavy rains.
BJP ministers take metro, cancel Cannes after PM's austerity appeal
In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity amid rising economic pressures from the Iran conflict, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states have begun to implement stringent measures.
'Krishnavataram Part 1' declared tax-free in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the recently released film Krishnavataram Part 1 tax-free.
Why flights from Noida may not be cheaper than Delhi
Passengers eyeing cheaper flights from the Noida International Airport (NIA) may have to pay fares similar to or even higher than those from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
UP's defense corridors have received ₹35,000cr boost, says Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a massive transformation in its defense sector.
UP scraps mandatory prepaid smart meters, reverts to postpaid billing
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to discontinue the mandatory use of prepaid smart meters for electricity consumers.
Akhilesh Yadav visits BJP MLA injured while burning his effigy
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Anupama Jaiswal at a Lucknow hospital after she suffered severe burn injuries while setting fire to his effigy during a protest.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
50+ fake handles created in 24hrs before Noida protests: Police
The Noida Police has identified over 50 bot handles created in the run-up to the workers' protest and used to spread rumours, officials said, according to The Indian Express.
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.