Uttar Pradesh

01:21 PM
UP CM Adityanath: Varanasi has developed without losing Indian culture

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Varanasi has drastically changed in the last four and half years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but culture, ethos, and values are still intact.

05:15 PM
UP cabinet approves 10% reservation scheme of Centre

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved the central government's scheme of 10 per cent reservation in government jobs to the economically weaker section in general category.

03:12 PM
4 killed in road accident in UP's Shahjahanpur

Four persons were killed in an accident Thursday morning, when a pick-up van was crushed between two trucks when its driver tried to overtake the two heavier vehicles in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district, police said.

02:46 PM
President Kovind offers prayer at Kumbh

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday offered prayers on the banks of River Ganga during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagra.

02:10 PM
Pilgrims seek salvation at Kumbh Mela 2019

One of the world's largest religious festivals, the Kumbh Mela kick started on January 15 at Prayagraj - formerly known as Allahabad - in Uttar Pradesh.

09:57 AM
President Kovind to visit Prayagraj on Thursday

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Prayagraj on Thursday, where he will unveil a large statue of Maharishi Bhardwaj, amid the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

12:30 PM
UP: Rape victim commits suicide after accused get clean chit

A rape victim allegedly committed suicide on Monday by hanging herself from the ceiling of her residence after two of her alleged rapists were given a clean chit.

10:11 AM
Kumbh Mela '19: President Kovind, PM Modi laud UP govt's efforts

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the commencement of Kumbh Mela, which is believed to be the world's biggest religious festival, spanning over the next 50 days.

09:41 AM
Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP

Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

10:16 AM
Kumbh 2019: Devotees throng Sangam ghat, security tightened

Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, in reference to deity Surya. The day marks the first day of sun's transit into the Makara, marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days

01:43 PM
BSP-SP alliance announced, Mayawati calls it 'a new political revolution'

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls together, BSP supremo Mayawati announced on Saturday, calling their alliance ' a new political revolution'.

10:59 AM
Ahead of joint presser, Akhilesh-Mayawati posters dot Lucknow

Lucknow has been decked up with posters of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, ahead of the crucial joint press conference which will be held later today.

10:00 AM
UP: Late DySP's name included in newly-released transfers list

The name of a deceased Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Satya Narain Singh, was seen in the latest officers transfers list issued by Uttar Pradesh Police.

04:40 PM
Kumbh Mela: 1.2 lakh toilets installed in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that 1,20,000 eco-friendly toilets and 40,000 street lights have been installed in Prayagraj ahead of the Kumbh Mela, which starts on January 15.

12:02 PM
Bulandshahr violence: Prime accused BJP's Yuva Morcha leader Shikhar Agarwal arrested

One of the prime accused of Bulandshahr's Siyana violence case, BJP's Yuva Morcha leader Shikhar Agarwal has been arrested by the police from Hapur on Thursday.

04:18 PM
UP CM Adityanath: Quota bill materialises PM's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' principle

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the passage of the 124th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha has materialised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principle of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas".

09:58 AM
UP: STF busts paper-solver gang, 4 held

Special Task Force (STF) Field Unit in Prayagraj busted a paper-solver gang and arrested its four members while they were appearing for other candidates in the Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teacher Examination 2019.

12:15 PM
Ghazipur violence: Prime accused cries foul, to surrender within one week

BJP is in power and they have done it. Their people are the main accused. Our people also might have retaliated later, but stones were not pelted on policemen. If as per law, I am the main accused, then I will surrender within one week.

03:32 PM
Bulandshahr violence: Another accused who attacked inspector held

Police have arrested a man, accused of attacking Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh with an axe during the December 3 violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district over alleged cow slaughter, officials said on Tuesday.

12:45 PM
27 arrested in Ghazipur stone pelting case

Twenty-seven people have been arrested so far in connection with the Ghazipur stone pelting that claimed the life of a police constable, Superintendent of police (SP) Ghazipur said on Monday.

04:27 PM
Akhilesh blames UP CM's 'thok do' mindset for Ghazipur incident

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday blamed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's violent attitude for the death of a police constable in Ghazipur stone pelting incident.

10:29 AM
Ghazipur stone pelting: Nishad party Chief blames BJP of conspiracy business standard

Sanjay Nishad told: "We need proper investigation in the case. It is BJP who is plotting against us. Not our party workers but BJP workers threw stones at people. We're taking our demand of reservation ahead in a democratic manner

09:34 AM
Bulandhsahr violence case: Police arrests accused who shot cop

Prashant Nat, who allegedly shot Inspector Subodh Kumar in Bulandhshahr violence case has been arrested, confirmed police.

04:31 PM
UP BJP leader assaults specially-abled man, alleges conspiracy

Mohammad Miya BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh, has assaulted a specially-abled man on camera for allegedly raising slogans in favour of the Samajwadi Party (SP).