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 ModiMaha 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
PrayagrajWhat 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 ModiMaha 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 ShahMaha 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 Shah30 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 PradeshPlatform 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 ShahHome 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 ModiMaha 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
PrayagrajRajnath Singh visits Maha Kumbh, takes holy dip at Sangam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday.
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.
17 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 MelaMaha 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
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
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.
13 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha 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
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
AyodhyaWhy 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
PrayagrajMahakumbh 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 YadavExplained: 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 PradeshMaha 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
PrayagrajOver 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 YadavSeers 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.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'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 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.
17 Dec 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuAdityanath 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 ModiPM 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
MumbaiMumbai 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 MelaYogi 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 PradeshRobots 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 VadraPriyanka 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 YadavSambhal: 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
DNAJhansi 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.
16 Nov 2024
Community Health CenterUP: 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 Yadav10 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 PawarMaharashtra 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.