Topic: Uttar Pradesh / State

Suspended sub-inspector dies by suicide in Aligarh, father faints seeing body

A 27-year-old suspended sub-inspector, Sundaram Tiwari, was found hanging in a rented house in Aligarh. Police said all aspects of the case are being investigated.

‘Boycott Samajwadi Party’ banners against Akhilesh in Lucknow anger Maurya community

Banners against Akhilesh Yadav and the Samajwadi Party in Lucknow express anger among Maurya, Shakya, Saini and Kushwaha communities over alleged insult to Swami Prasad Maurya.

UP cold intensifies, fog hits 10 cities; 20 districts below 20°C

Cold has intensified in Uttar Pradesh, with fog reported in around 10 cities and maximum temperatures in 20 districts falling below 20 degrees Celsius.

Fatwa over Sara’s Kedarnath visit, cleric asks her to repent

A fatwa has been issued over Sara Ali Khan’s Kedarnath visit, with Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi asking her to seek forgiveness and repent.

Yogi targets Rahul Gandhi, says his smoke has already gone out

Yogi Adityanath targeted Rahul Gandhi during the BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ padyatra in Gorakhpur, saying he had completely fizzled out.

Lucknow University improves performance in QS Asia University Rankings 2027

Lucknow University has been placed in the 801-850 band in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with a national rank of 124 and South Asia rank of 247.

Mermaid show water tank bursts at Bahraich fair, 15 injured

A glass tank filled with nearly 20,000 litres of water burst during a mermaid show at the Dada Mian Urs fair in Bahraich, injuring 15 people.

Akhilesh Yadav alleges conspiracy aimed at weakening Sanatan society’s unity

Akhilesh Yadav alleged a conspiracy to weaken Sanatan society’s unity through alleged derogatory comparisons between Hindu deities and demanded an impartial probe.

Minister of State’s sister assaulted in Fatehpur, aerial firing alleged

A case of assault on Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Krishna Paswan’s elder sister Rama Devi Paswan has come to light in Fatehpur district.

Ambulance runs over scooter riders in Lucknow, one killed, another injured

In Lucknow’s Sarojininagar area, a speeding ambulance hit scooter riders, killing 40-year-old Ashish Kumar Srivastava and injuring Vedant Srivastava, police said.

Ambulance hits scooter in Lucknow, one man dead, driver flees

A speeding ambulance hit a scooter in Lucknow’s Sarojininagar area, leaving Ashish Kumar Srivastava dead and Vedant injured. Police are tracing the driver through CCTV footage.

Minister Krishna Paswan’s sister allegedly attacked in Fatehpur land dispute

Rama Devi Paswan, elder sister of Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Krishna Paswan, was allegedly assaulted in Fatehpur amid a land dispute. Police are investigating claims of firing.

High Court tough on Lucknow e-rickshaw jams, seeks registration policy

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to decide on new e-rickshaw registration in Lucknow amid rising traffic jams.

100-kg giant python found in Bijnor field, rescue team deployed

A giant python weighing about 100 kilograms was found in a field in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, prompting a Forest Department rescue operation.

NEET Aspirant Dies After Gunshot Injury at Home in Prayagraj

A student preparing for NEET in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, died after a gunshot injury. Police are investigating the circumstances and questioning family members.

Meerut handcuff escapee Arshad alias Jojo arrested after police encounter

Arshad alias Jojo, who escaped police custody in Meerut after slipping out of handcuffs, was arrested after police said he fired at a team near Nauchandi Ground.

Ayodhya Deepotsav symbolises social unity, says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Ayodhya’s Deepotsav symbolises social unity, cultural heritage and collective participation.

Congress, Akhilesh differ on Swami Prasad Maurya; INDIA alliance stirred

Differences have emerged between the Congress and Akhilesh Yadav over Swami Prasad Maurya, creating fresh movement within the INDIA alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls.

BJP leader’s son Praval dies by suicide in Meerut, final video

In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, BJP leader's son Praval died by suicide after recording a final video alleging his wife was responsible. Police are investigating.

UP 2027 polls: BJP to woo upper castes over UGC row

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP faces a challenge over the UGC rules controversy and upper-caste resentment.