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.

30 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

Maha Kumbh stampede: PIL filed seeking action against UP government  

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

30 Jan 2025

Prayagraj

What major changes have been announced after Maha Kumbh stampede 

After a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a string of measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

29 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

Maha Kumbh stampede death toll climbs to 30 

The death toll from the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede that took place in the early hours of Wednesday has risen to 30, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed at a press conference in Prayagraj.

29 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

Maha Kumbh stampede: What went wrong  

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, early Wednesday morning left over 30 people injured and at least 20 people dead.

29 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

30 injured, many feared dead in stampede at Maha Kumbh 

A stampede broke out at the Sangam Nose area in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh on "Mauni Amavasya," leaving 30 women injured.

28 Jan 2025

Uttar Pradesh

Platform collapses during religious event in UP; several feared dead 

A bamboo platform collapsed at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring over 50.

26 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah to join Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Prayagraj on Monday for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

25 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: BJP's Verma dips Kejriwal's cutout in Yamuna

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma has intensified his attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its chief Arvind Kejriwal for their unfulfilled promise of cleaning the Yamuna River.

20 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

Maha Kumbh: How cylinder blast fire was doused in minutes

A fire broke out at the Gita Press camp in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday.

20 Jan 2025

Prayagraj

Rajnath Singh visits Maha Kumbh, takes holy dip at Sangam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday.

'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

Prayagraj

Maha 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.

Why BJP is distributing Constitution to sanitation workers at Kumbh 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the "Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan," a nationwide campaign to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution.

15 Jan 2025

Kumbh Mela

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Understanding the significance of Akharas

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 commenced with the first "Amrit Snan" on Tuesday, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

14 Jan 2025

Prayagraj

Maha 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.

Maha Kumbh 2025: 60 lakh devotees take holy dip 

The Mahakumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

13 Jan 2025

Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025: World's largest spiritual gathering begins 

The world's largest spiritual congregation, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, officially began in Prayagraj on Monday.

11 Jan 2025

Lucknow

UP: 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

Ayodhya

Why Ram Temple's 1st anniversary is being celebrated today

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will mark the first anniversary of Ram Mandir's "Pran Pratishtha" on January 11, 2025.

07 Jan 2025

Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025 website attracts 3.3 million visitors from 183 countries

The official website for Mahakumbh 2025, launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in October last year, has received over 3.3 million visitors from 183 countries across the world.

30 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Explained: Akhilesh's claim of 'Shivling' beneath Yogi's house triggers row

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has claimed that a "shivling"—a cylindrical idol representing the Hindu god Shiva—lies buried under Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's official residence in Lucknow.

29 Dec 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Maha 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.

28 Dec 2024

Prayagraj

Over 2,000 drones to light up sky during Mahakumbh 2025

The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will be marked by a spectacular drone show, with more than 2,000 illuminated drones lighting up the sky over Sangam.

24 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Seers upset over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's mandir-masjid statement

The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (ABSS) has slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks on the 'mandir-masjid' issue.

'Rahul Gandhi…pushed me': BJP MP sustains head injury during protest  

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he sustained injuries to his head after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP who was standing near him.

19 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Sambhal 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.

17 Dec 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Adityanath on Priyanka's bag: 'UP sent 5,600 youth to Israel'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday slammed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it to the Parliament.

05 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Nature, DNA same': Adityanath compares Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangladesh situations  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has compared the present-day scenario in Sambhal, Ayodhya, and Bangladesh to what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya.

02 Dec 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to watch Vikrant Massey's 'The Sabarmati Report'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the recently released The Sabarmati Report on Monday at 4:00pm in Delhi's Balyogi Auditorium, reported ANI.

28 Nov 2024

Mumbai

Mumbai police receive threat call to assassinate Modi; woman arrested  

The Mumbai Police's traffic control room received a threatening phone call on Thursday, in which the caller claimed to have a plan to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

27 Nov 2024

Kumbh Mela

Yogi Adityanath launches projects worth ₹237.38 crore for Maha Kumbh-2025 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched projects worth ₹237.38 crore in Prayagraj for the upcoming Maha Kumbh-2025.

26 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Robots to be deployed for fire safety at Mahakumbh 2025

In a first, the world's largest spiritual gathering, Mahakumbh 2025, will use robotic fire tenders to ensure fire safety.

25 Nov 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi slams UP government for Sambhal violence

Congress leader and newly-elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for the way it dealt with the recent violence in Sambhal district.

25 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Sambhal: Schools shut, internet suspended after mosque survey violence

Four people lost their lives, and over 20 police officers were injured during clashes on Sunday between protesters and law enforcement in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

23 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Batenge toh katenge...': Yogi's reiterates mantra after UP bypoll sweep

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) have won the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, winning seven out of nine Assembly seats.

22 Nov 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' maintains momentum; earns ₹11.45cr in 7 days

The political drama The Sabarmati Report, featuring Vikrant Massey, Ridhi Dogra, and Raashii Khanna, has wrapped its first week at the box office with a total collection of ₹11.45cr.

17 Nov 2024

DNA

Jhansi hospital fire: Probe committee rules out foul play

A two-member committee has ruled out any criminal conspiracy or foul play in the fire at Rani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

16 Nov 2024

Jhansi

'Shameful': Opposition denounces VIP reception for minister at Jhansi hospital 

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have denounced the state government over alleged preparations for Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak's visit to Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, where a fire claimed 10 newborns' lives.

16 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Even toilet..reserved for PM?': Kharge alleges favoritism toward BJP leaders 

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of delaying opposition leaders' helicopters in Jharkhand on Saturday.

16 Nov 2024

Children

'Saved other babies...couldn't help own': Jhansi hospital fire victims' parents

A massive fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi killed 10 newborns on Friday night.

UP: Newlywed, 5 others killed in accident due to fog

A newlywed couple and five others lost their lives in a tragic accident on National Highway-74 in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.

16 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Nurse lit matchstick...': Eyewitness recounts Jhansi hospital fire horror

A devastating fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi killed 10 newborns on Friday night.

16 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

10 newborns killed in Jhansi hospital fire; 16 critically injured

A massive fire broke out at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night, killing 10 newborns.

15 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis, Ajit clash over 'batenge toh katenge' slogan

A political rift has developed between Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his Mahayuti colleague Devendra Fadnavis over the "batenge toh katenge" slogan.

15 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'BJP se satoge toh...': RJD's poster counters Yogi's 'batenge' rhetoric

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has put up posters outside its office in Patna, Bihar, slamming Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent comments.