Uttar Pradesh: News
Uttar Pradesh, created as the United Provinces during British rule is the most populous state in India. Uttrakhand was carved out from the Himalayan region of UP in 2000 and hence a new state of Uttrakhand was formed. Lucknow is the capital of the state with Hindi being the official language of the state. Yogi Adityanath is the current chief minister of UP.
21 Jan 2025
Adani GroupGautam Adani, Sudha Murthy attend Maha Kumbh 2025
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj has drawn big names such as Gautam Adani and Sudha Murthy.
20 Jan 2025
Kumbh MelaMaha Kumbh to generate 12L jobs across different sectors
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, a major spiritual congregation in Uttar Pradesh, is expected to create around 12 lakh temporary and gig jobs across sectors.
20 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'12th Fail' actor Anant Joshi to play young Yogi Adityanath
Anant Joshi, who appeared in 12th Fail and Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, has been roped in to play the younger version of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a biopic.
19 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh Mela: Fire breaks out after cylinder blast
A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. The incident, which happened around 4:00pm was sparked by a cylinder explosion.
18 Jan 2025
Delhi Police'Butcher of Delhi' arrested after fleeing during parole
Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a notorious serial killer, Chanderkant Jha, aka the "Butcher of Delhi."
18 Jan 2025
AyodhyaDelhi fog: Several trains, flights delayed; thunderstorm likely next week
Dense fog threw transportation out of gear in Delhi on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting visibility issues that delayed 47 trains coming toward the capital.
18 Jan 2025
DelhiIMD issues cold wave alert for Delhi-NCR, UP
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh.
17 Jan 2025
IndiaVideo: Husband hangs on bonnet after catching wife with lover
In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district, a man was arrested after he drove his car with his girlfriend's husband clinging to the bonnet for five kilometers on the Moradabad-Agra highway.
17 Jan 2025
BiharDense fog envelops Delhi; over 100 flights, 27 trains delayed
Dense fog conditions in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have crippled air travel again, with over 100 flights delayed and 10 canceled on Friday due to zero or low visibility.
15 Jan 2025
IndiaMaha Kumbh revenue projections hit ₹25,000cr on budget of ₹6,900cr
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday (January 13), is likely to attract an estimated 40 crore visitors in the next 45 days.
14 Jan 2025
IndiaMaha Kumbh 2025: ₹7,500cr budget, ₹2L crore expected revenue
The Maha Kumbh 2025, the largest religious congregation in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, started on January 13 and will end on February 26.
14 Jan 2025
Madhur BhandarkarMadhur Bhandarkar hopes to revive shelved 'Inspector Ghalib' with SRK
Acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has expressed his desire to revive his shelved project, Inspector Ghalib.
14 Jan 2025
Haryana'IITian Baba' at Maha Kumbh, left science for spirituality
Abhay Singh, aka the "IITian Baba," has emerged as one of the stars of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
14 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh: Over 1cr take dip in Sangam on Day-1
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest religious congregation, kicked off with over one crore devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
13 Jan 2025
MeerutMeerut student who killed himself Googled, 'What happens after death'
A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut died by suicide on January 11 after his family sold his Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle.
13 Jan 2025
National Disaster Response ForceMaha Kumbh 2025: 60 lakh devotees take holy dip
The Mahakumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
11 Jan 2025
LucknowUP: Part of Kannauj railway station collapses, dozens feared trapped
An under-construction building at the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Friday. The incident occurred during work on a two-story structure as part of a beautification project.
11 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
10 Jan 2025
DelhiUP: Couple, 3 daughters found dead in Meerut home
A family of five was discovered dead inside their Meerut, Uttar Pradesh home on Thursday night.
08 Jan 2025
NepalMahakumbh 2025: Meet the 'bizarre babas' and their unique practices
The Mahakumbh, the world's largest spiritual gathering, will begin from January 13 to February 26 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
08 Jan 2025
Unnao'Mahabharata-era' Shivling vandalized at Unnao temple, man arrested
A historic "Mahabharata era" Shivling at the Billeshwar Mahadev temple in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh was found vandalized on Wednesday.
08 Jan 2025
India'Deth' note: How spelling mistake helped police crack kidnapping case
A staged kidnapping in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district was busted after a ransom note had a spelling error.
08 Jan 2025
IndiaReports claim UP woman eloped with beggar; the truth is....
The Hardoi police in Uttar Pradesh have dismissed reports that a local woman, Rajeshwari, eloped with a beggar.
06 Jan 2025
DelhiAccident victim's body left on road amid jurisdiction dispute
In a shocking display of apathy, the body of 27-year-old Rahul Ahirwar was left unattended on a road for over four hours after a fatal accident.
05 Jan 2025
DelhiDelhi to Meerut in 40 minutes: all about RRTS corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
05 Jan 2025
IndiaUP bride takes bathroom break mid-wedding; decamps with cash, jewelry
In a shocking incident, a bride in Khajni, Uttar Pradesh, ran away during her wedding ceremony at the Shiv Temple in Bharohiya.
05 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'AAPda wasted Delhi's 10 years...turned every season into emergency': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during a rally in Delhi on Sunday.
05 Jan 2025
OYO RoomsOYO revises check-in policy, unmarried couples no longer allowed
Leading hotel booking platform OYO has introduced a new check-in policy for its partner hotels.
03 Jan 2025
Air IndiaFlight, train operations hit as visibility plummets across North India
A severe cold wave and dense fog have swept across North India, crippling transportation and daily life.
01 Jan 2025
Kumbh Mela'They'll spit, urinate': Mahant Puri opposes non-Hindu shops at Mahakumbh
Mahant Ravindra Puri, the chief of Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad (ABAP), has called for a ban on non-Hindus setting up shops at the upcoming Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
31 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMaha Kumbh 2025: RFID wristbands, AI cameras to monitor pilgrims
The upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will use advanced technology to manage the crowd efficiently.
30 Dec 2024
InstagramUP: Man sets national highway on fire for Instagram reel
In a desperate attempt to create attention-grabbing social media content, a man named Sheikh Bilal set National Highway-2 in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, on fire. The incident formed part of his New Year-themed Instagram reel.
30 Dec 2024
AyodhyaDelhi shivers as temperatures drop; Safdarjung records 10.3°C
Delhi is witnessing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 10.3°C and Palam an even lower 8.6°C on Monday.
30 Dec 2024
IndiaMan sets highway on fire for Instagram reel
A man in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after he set National Highway-2 on fire for an Instagram reel.
30 Dec 2024
MeerutMeerut teen hammers friend to death for blackmailing girlfriend
A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has been detained on suspicion of murdering his friend with a hammer.
29 Dec 2024
Yogi AdityanathMaha Kumbh 2025: Drones to monitor pilgrims, underwater to air
The Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh will have advanced security with drones monitoring underwater and aerial spaces.
29 Dec 2024
JhansiUttar Pradesh teacher, caught watching pornography, detained for assaulting student
A private school teacher in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, identified as Kuldeep Yadav, has been taken into police custody after he allegedly assaulted an eight-year-old student.
25 Dec 2024
PunjabAmbulance carrying bodies of Khalistani terrorists involved in road accident
An ambulance carrying the bodies of three dead Khalistani terrorists met with a road accident on the Rampur bypass in Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday night.
23 Dec 2024
Amit ShahChaudhary Charan Singh birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.
23 Dec 2024
Punjab3 Khalistani terrorists killed in encounter in UP's Pilibhit
Three Khalistani terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Monday.
22 Dec 2024
India150-year-old stepwell discovered in UP's Sambhal
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a stepwell, believed to be over 150 years old, from the Chandausi area of Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
22 Dec 2024
IndiaBJP MLA among 17 accused in gang rape, fraud case
An FIR (First Information Report) has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Harish Shakya and 16 others in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district. The charges include gang rape, fraud, and issuing threats.
22 Dec 2024
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and TransportMumbai: 4-year-old living on footpath killed by speeding teen driver
A four-year-old boy was killed in a road accident near Ambedkar College in Mumbai's Wadala area on Sunday.
22 Dec 2024
AyodhyaUP: Revenue clerks, suspected of accepting bribes, attack anti-corruption officers
An anti-corruption team was attacked by a mob of revenue clerks in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki on Sunday.
22 Dec 2024
India'No half-pants, torn jeans': Vrindavan temple issues 'appropriate' dress code
The Thakur Banke Bihari Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan has appealed to its devotees to dress modestly while visiting the temple.
21 Dec 2024
IndiaUP official's car hits biker, dead body dragged for 30km
In a horrific accident, a 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district on Thursday evening.
21 Dec 2024
IndiaASI surveys another Sambhal temple, says there is 'krish koop'
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has inspected the old "Kalki Vishnu" temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.
21 Dec 2024
Mathura10-year-old spiritual orator files complaint against YouTubers for trolling him
Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora has filed a lawsuit against a few YouTubers for allegedly trolling him and Sanatana Dharma on social media platforms.
20 Dec 2024
BengaluruAtul Subhash's mother moves SC for 4-year-old grandson's custody
Anju Modi, the mother of deceased Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson.
20 Dec 2024
Meerut4 injured in stampede at religious event in UP's Meerut
A stampede broke out at a religious gathering led by Pandit Pradeep Mishra in Shatabdi Nagar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
20 Dec 2024
AyodhyaAyodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot
Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable rise in tourism, drawing 476.1 million tourists between January and September 2024.
19 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Navy driver was performing stunts before fatal crash': Ferry passengers
At least 13 people died when a private boat capsized off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected
The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.
19 Dec 2024
Akhilesh YadavSambhal riot accused MP's house inspected for alleged power theft
A team of the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Department, with police, raided the house of Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament Zia ur Rehman Barq in Sambhal on Thursday.
18 Dec 2024
DelhiDelhi shivers as cold wave intensifies; air quality worsens
Delhi is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning North India, including the national capital.
16 Dec 2024
BengaluruHow a phone call gave away Nikita Singhania's hiding spot
Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of Bengaluru-based IT professional Atul Subhash, was arrested in Gurugram on Saturday in connection with his suicide.
15 Dec 2024
Hindu MahasabhaSambhal temple closed since 1978 riots reopens
The once-prominent Bhasma Shankar temple in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, which had been closed since the 1978 communal riots, was reopened by district officials on Friday.
14 Dec 2024
NoidaUnemployed engineer dies by suicide; note mentions partner's relentless taunts
A 27-year-old engineer has died by suicide in Noida.
14 Dec 2024
IndiaSambhal DM orders removal of encroachments around Jama Masjid
Rajendra Pensia, the District Magistrate of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, has ordered the removal of encroachments around Shahi Jama Masjid and elsewhere.
13 Dec 2024
BengaluruWhy Rishi Trivedi's case has resurfaced after Bengaluru techie's suicide
An old suicide case of Delhi taxi driver Rishi Trivedi has returned to public discourse after the recent death of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.
13 Dec 2024
KanpurTop Kanpur cop accused of raping IIT scholar; FIR registered
An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been accused of rape by a research scholar from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
13 Dec 2024
Bengaluru Police'To ascertain..facts': Bengaluru techie's wife ordered to appear for interrogation
The Bengaluru Police have pasted a notice outside the residence of the wife of Atul Subhash, the techie who died by suicide, alleging harassment by his wife and her relatives.
12 Dec 2024
Arunachal Pradesh1.5 million Indian deaths annually linked to air pollution: Study
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal has highlighted a worrying connection between air pollution and deaths in India.
12 Dec 2024
Bengaluru'Judge laughed when wife suggested husband die': Bengaluru techie's brother
The brother of 34-year-old Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, alleged that a judge laughed when the software engineer's wife told her husband that he should commit suicide if he cannot pay what she asked for.
12 Dec 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC halts passing orders, surveys against existing religious structures
The Supreme Court of India has passed an interim order, staying the registration of new lawsuits against places of worship.
