Uttar Pradesh: News

Woman raped, duped of Rs. 10L by Facebook friend

A 32-year-old woman from Navi Mumbai's Panvel was allegedly raped and also conned of Rs. 10L by Sandeep alias Kunal Khanna.

Another Gorakhpur? Oxygen deficiency allegedly kills 49 children in Farrukhabad

In a shocking case, 49 children have died in a government hospital in UP's Farrukhabad within a month allegedly due to lack of oxygen.

Lucknow: Class-III boy mercilessly slapped 40 times by teacher

A shocking video of a teacher mercilessly pushing a Class-III boy and repeatedly slapping him 40 times in Lucknow's St. John Vianney High School has gone viral.

Centre issues flood alert for 12 states: Find out which

Six states are already reeling under floods. Now the government has warned that 12 others might witness floods due to "extreme to very heavy rainfall".

Centre issues flood alert for 12 states: Find out which

Six states are already reeling under floods. Now the government has warned that 12 others might witness floods due to "extreme to very heavy rainfall".

#GorakhpurTragedy again? 61 children dead in three days at BRD

Panic has again spread at the BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur, which saw over 60 deaths in a few hours due to alleged lack of oxygen earlier this month.

Delhi: Excess fee notice compels schools to start fee refunding

On 21 Aug, Delhi's government served show-cause notices to 449 private schools, including DPS Mathura Road and Pusa Road's Springdales, over the charging of excess fees by them.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Popular Ganeshotsav mandals to visit in Mumbai

Mumbai is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in full-swing with over 7,600 mandals. Here are the popular mandals one should not miss:

Overhauling India's public health care system: Need of the hour

Gorakhpur recently witnessed the death of approximately 105 children due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE), infection and liver failure, among other related diseases.

In a first, bureaucrats served notice for skipping I-Day function

For the first time in Uttarakhand, bureaucrats have received show cause notices for not attending Independence Day events.

Singing national anthem un-Islamic, say UP clerics after Adityanath order

Muslim clerics have protested the UP government's notification on singing the national anthem in madrassas on I-Day.

Disrupted oxygen supply at Gorakhpur hospital: Death toll reaches 63

Coolpad Note 5 Lite C now available in India!

Chinese telecommunications equipment company Coolpad has launched its new budget smartphone, the Note 5 Lite C, at Rs. 7,777 in India.

Delhi police crack first case of 'Mysterious hair thieves'

Delhi police concluded investigation of first case of mysterious hair choppings after they found out that 14-year-old girl's hair was chopped as part of a prank by her relatives in Dakshinpuri.

Going against norms, HRD proposes roadmap for transforming UP's schools

The Human Resource Development Ministry has proposed a plan aimed at overhauling Uttar Pradesh's fledgling education system.

Trial run complete, Bengaluru roads to have smart parking

With the intent of regularizing parking, BBMP will soon launch automated parking facility on central business district after its trial run was successfully completed.

Does the Lucknow Congress headquarters belong to the Congress?

Whom does the UP Congress headquarters in Lucknow belong to? Apparently, not the Congress.

Registration of marriages now compulsory in Uttar Pradesh

It is now compulsory for UP residents to register their marriage irrespective of community or religion.

UP: Teen-rape victim forced to marry her rapist

In a heart-rending case, the 14-year-old rape victim from UP who gave birth to a child last year was married off to her rapist after the intervention of elders.

Ghaziabad: Authorities looking for pregnant women to bust sex-determination centres

In light of plummeting sex ratio, Ghaziabad district health department is looking for pregnant women who can work as informers and blow the lid off illegal sex determination centres across Uttar Pradesh.

2 Samajwadi leaders quit, Akhilesh blames BJP's 'political corruption'

In a setback to Akhilesh Yadav, 2 Samajwadi Pary legislators quit today, claiming suffocation within the party.

Mumbaiites can soon buy Metro tickets using smartphone

In order to make travelling easier for commuters, Mumbai Metro One will bring in mobile ticketing system from next month.

UP wants separate lanes for MLAs, MPs at toll booths

The BJP government has focused on removing the VIP culture prevalent in the society. But the UP government seems to be taking a contrary stand.

Mumbai: Man masturbates at woman, official laughs off complaint

The Railway Police registered a complaint after a Bengaluru woman's Facebook post about a man masturbating at her on a local train went viral.

Noida: Fatal accident as Dzire tries to overtake Lamborghini

A fatal accident involving three cars claimed life of one driver on Noida Expressway.

UP newlyweds will now get condoms from government as 'shagun'

In a unique move, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to gift condoms as 'shagun' to newlyweds in the state.

Pilibhit locals faking fatal tiger attacks for compensation?

Authorities suspect a bizarre trend going on in UP's Pilibhit. Villagers are believed to be sending the elderly into the forests as tiger prey, then shifting the bodies to the fields and claiming compensation from the government.

Gangrape survivor attacked with acid for fourth time in Lucknow

In a ghastly case, a gangrape survivor in Lucknow was attacked with acid for the fourth time in a row near her hostel in Aliganj area on Saturday night.

Delhi agencies lack action plan to tackle monsoon mess

Delhiites are dreading monsoons due to the traffic jams and water logging that are caused by rain.

Next on farmers' list: 'Electricity bill waivers, or more protests'

Farmers are preparing for a second round of protests, this time to waive off their electricity bills.

PM Modi lauds residents for efforts to make India ODF

PM Modi in today's Mann Ki Baat hailed the efforts of people towards making India an open defecation free (ODF) country.

Mumbai's Taj Palace becomes first Indian building to be trademarked

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai has joined the elite club of the Empire State Building in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Sydney Opera House as it got itself trademarked.

Two civilians died in police firing each week during 2009-2015

At least 7 farmers in MP died when police opened fire at protesters in Mandsaur.

Population control- 146 lacking districts to have 'Mission Parivar Vikas'

Upping its fight against population explosion, the government has announced 'Mission Parivar Vikas' in 146 districts where the Total Fertility Rate (number of children born per woman) is more than three.