Uttar Pradesh

Who is Atishi, a look at her meteoric rise and brush with controversies

"Need Centre's action on pollution, not politics": CM Atishi as Delhi gasps

As the air in Delhi turned toxic on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the Central government's alleged inaction and uncontrolled stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh and other neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for pushing the entire North India, including the national Capital, into a state of medical emergency.

4 days ago

Kharge, Priyanka express grief over Jhansi hospital fire deaths, demand justice

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh in which 10 newborn babies died and 16 are stated to be critical

7 days ago

10 children die as fire breaks out at hospital in UP's Jhansi

At least 10 children were killed in a fire that broke out at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's JhansiUttar Pradesh's Jhansi district on Friday evening.

7 days ago

Five Indian students selected for Rhodes Scholars for 2025

Five Indian students selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2025

Five students from Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand have been selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2025, announced the Rhodes Trust on Thursday.

8 days ago

Maha polls: Yogi Adityanath to hold three rallies, campaign for Dy CM Fadnavis

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit poll-bound Maharashtra on Tuesday where he will address three public meetings and campaign for Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, including several other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates.

11 days ago

Girl's hair gets entangled in swing's rod in Uttar Pradesh; scalp ripped off

In a horrifying incident at a fair in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a teenage girl's hair became entangled in the roller of a swing, resulting in her entire scalp being ripped out.

12 days ago

PM Modi's efforts to help Uttar Pradesh reach $1 trillion economy: Piyush Goyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in developing Uttar Pradesh will help the state reach $1 trillion economy in the first phase, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said.

Sep 29, 2024

Gautam Buddha Nagar: Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show

UP govt unveils 'Dream Plots' scheme for hotel entrepreneurs

In its bid to transform Uttar Pradesh into 'Uttam Pradesh,' the state government on Wednesday introduced the 'Dream Plots' scheme to cater to hotel entrepreneurs in the Delhi-NCR region.

Sep 25, 2024

4 killed in explosion at firecracker factory in UP's Firozabad

Explosion at firecracker factory in UP's Firozabad, 4 killed

Four persons, including a three-year-old girl and a woman, were killed after an explosion occurred at a firecracker godown-cum-factory in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district, police said on Tuesday.

Sep 17, 2024

Semicon India 2024: Uttar Pradesh gears up for major semiconductor event

Uttar Pradesh as a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is set to host Semicon India 2024 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 11 to 13

Sep 9, 2024

Preethi Pal scripts history in track & field with bronze in 200m T35

India's Paralympic Trailblazer, Preethi Pal wins big at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Preethi Pal, a 23-year-old para-athlete, became the first Indian woman to win two track and field medals in the Paralympics or Olympics. Born into a farmer's family in Uttar Pradesh, Preethi overcame physical challenges and life-threatening conditions to pursue her passion for para-sports.

Sep 2, 2024

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, no casualties reported

At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning

Aug 17, 2024

Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Four persons, including a pastor from Uttarakhand, have been arrested in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district for allegedly converting people to Christianity by luring them on the pretext of giving benefits, police officials said.

Jul 15, 2024

Lightning Strikes in Bihar: A Tragic Tale of Nature's Fury

In a tragic turn of events, the state of Bihar in India was struck by a series of lightning strikes on July 12, 2024, resulting in the loss of 25 lives and leaving 39 others injured.

Jul 12, 2024

633 villages in 12 UP districts affected by floods

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

The rising water levels in major rivers have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh, affecting 633 villages across 12 districts. This calamity has impacted the lives of 7,97,176 people, marking a significant disaster in the state's history.

Jul 11, 2024

18 killed as double-decker bus crashes into milk tanker in UP's Unnao

UP's Unnao: 18 killed, 30 injured in highway tragedy as double-decker bus crashes into milk van

At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 injured when a double-decker bus rammed into a milk tanker on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, early on Wednesday.

Jul 10, 2024

Hathras stampede: UP govt suspends six officials after SIT probe

The UP government has ordered the suspension of six officials, including the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Circle Officer (CO) and Tehsildar, in the Hathras stampede incident in which 121 persons were killed.

Jul 9, 2024

Rahul Gandhi writes to CM Yogi on Hathras incident, seeks impartial probe

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has written a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the Hathras stampede incident.

Jul 7, 2024

Lucknow grapples with rising animal bite cases; vets blame increasing dog population

Lucknow, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is currently grappling with a surge in animal bite cases. Veterinary doctors in the city have attributed this alarming rise to an increasing dog population, resource scarcity, and extreme heat conditions.

Jul 3, 2024