Headlines from Uttar Pradesh.
The timing of the Agniveer U-turn is difficult to ignore. Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have traditionally been major recruitment grounds for the armed forces. In these states, joining the armed forces is not merely a career or a matter of family tradition and social prestige. It is also a…
Agra, Nov 5 (PTI): A criminal defamation complaint was filed against religious preacher Dhirendra Shastri in an Agra court over his remarks about Lord Krishna, a lawyer said on Thursday. Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh filed the complaint before the Agra Civil Court, alleging that Shastri made derogatory…
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday called on party workers to fight the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections like "warriors" and work with the resolve of securing a historic victory. Addressing party office-bearers, former leaders and representatives of NDA…
Nirmala Sitharaman has released a ₹250 commemorative coin marking the 250th birth anniversary of Carnatic music maestro Muthuswami Dikshitar at BHU in Varanasi. The coin, issued by the RBI, was listed on the government mint's website at ₹6,985, with 238 pieces available on Tuesday evening.
New Delhi: A focus on the welfare schemes as well as stitching caste equations together in critical areas is part of the BJP’s push for Uttar Pradesh. With a few months left for the big wrestle in the largest Indian state, the BJP is working hard to ensure a third term for the Yogi Adityanath…
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refusing to overturn a Varanasi court order rejecting an application for an FIR against him over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his US visit in 2024. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Varanasi…
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court Thursday provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refusing to overturn a Varanasi court order rejecting an application for an FIR against him over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his US visit in 2024. The court of CJM, Varanasi October 17, 2025…
Ayodhya, November 5 (IANS): The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday, with river banks being illuminated with lakhs of 'diyas'.The banks of the Gomti river at Maa Kamakhya Dham, near Ayodhya, was illuminated with 1.51 lakh diyas during the sixth annual…
Nita Ambani showcased the textile heritage of Banaras at Reliance Deepawali Utsav 2026 in a handwoven red Ramavali saree by master artisan Ajay Bhoj. Featuring the chant ‘Shri Ram Jay Ram’, intricate gold zari work and traditional motifs.
The successful completion of the trial run is expected to pave the way for the underpass's formal opening, potentially bringing relief to residents of Greater Noida West and daily commuters travelling through the junction.
New Delhi: The NHRC on Thursday said it has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh's health department authorities and the district magistrate of Ghaziabad, over reports that 24 women died allegedly during pregnancy treatment or childbirth at different government and private hospitals in the district from…
LUCKNOW: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that a four-wheeler SUV running entirely on ethanol would be launched this month, saying farmers who have so far provided food would soon become energy providers as well. He said the ethanol used in the vehicle would be produced…
LUCKNOW: The debate over food served to passengers on the Vande Bharat sleeper train between Varanasi and New Delhi has intensified, with saints in Kashi urging the Railway Ministry to stop serving non-vegetarian food on the route. At a meeting organised under the banner of Sanskriti Sansad…
BAREILLY: A booth-level officer in Bareilly has been suspended after the names of 26 eligible voters were deleted from the electoral roll in a village in Shergarh block, with villagers alleging the deletions were carried out in collusion with a former village head, officials said on Thursday. Nafis…
Deepawali 2026 is here. The festival of lights travels well. Long after the last diya is lit in Ayodhya, New Delhi, Chennai, or Mumbai, the same glow appears in island temples, tropical streets and mountain valleys thousands of kilometres away. In 2026, the main Lakshmi Puja falls on 8 November, and…
In Lucknow last month, Paswan said the party had identified its priority and "A category" seats in Uttar Pradesh but declined to reveal how many it was seeking, saying it would be unfair to alliance partners to make the details public.
LUCKNOW: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) national president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday accused the Congress and the Samajwadi Party of double standards on reservation, the Constitution and social justice. Addressing a public rally in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 5: Jindal Panther registered a thrilling 16–14 victory over Bharat Select in the final league match of the Indian Masters (14-goal) tournament at Jindal Polo Estate, Noida, on Thursday. In a closely contested encounter, Jindal Panther held their nerve in the…
New Delhi [India], November 5: In a significant development for India’s renewable energy sector, IB Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading German technology organisations to establish India’s first Centre of Excellence for Solar Technology at the Yamuna Expressway…
The Union Minister's remarks come amid growing competition for political space within the BJP-led NDA in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited (“Axis Max Life” / “Company”), has announced the launch of its new Digital Capability Centre in Noida (“Centre”) to strengthen the Company’s technology, data and artificial…
BAREILLY: In a serious case raising questions over the integrity of the electoral process, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Bareilly has been suspended after an investigation found prima facie evidence that he had wrongfully deleted the names of 26 Hindu voters from the Panchayat election voter list…
While Congress believes it has gained momentum, it will have to recognise the Samajwadi Party’s stronger organisational base and accommodate its demands if the INDIA bloc hopes to wrest Uttar Pradesh from the BJP-RSS combine.
The Supreme Court has asked the High Court to hear the case on November 16; Azam Khan alleges “series of politically motivated cases”
Justice Vikram D Chauhan dismissed the petition after observing that the sole allegation against Gandhi was of news published in some newspapers about his alleged statement made during his US visits for which no date, time or place have been given.
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during a 2024 visit to the US. It declined to interfere with a Varanasi court order rejecting the application seeking registration of the FIR…
The effects of extreme heat are reaching beyond the people exposed to soaring temperatures, with a new analysis estimating that human-caused climate change contributed to 8,830 premature births in India during the exceptionally hot April of 2024. The burden was concentrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh…
New Delhi [India], November 5: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited (“Axis Max Life” / “Company”), has announced the launch of its new Digital Capability Centre in Noida (“Centre”) to strengthen the Company's technology, data and artificial…
Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP faces growing friction within its alliance as local partners strongly push back against plans by Bihar-based NDA allies to expand into the state. The tension comes right before Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas…
Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders on Thursday responded to AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks linking US Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Michigan Senate race to the need for Muslims in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen their political identity. Owaisi had said Muslims in Uttar Pradesh…
The Federal's Political Editor Puneet Nicholas Yadav discusses controversies around UP Congress in-charge Gautam, and growing friction with Akhilesh Yadadv
Lucknow: Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders on Thursday reacted to AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks that Muslims in Uttar Pradesh should strengthen their political identity, citing the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race in the United States. Congress spokesperson…
Lucknow: Nurturing hopes to gain a foothold in the state riding on Muslim support, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has sought to link the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race in the USA with the Muslims in Uttar Pradesh, where assembly polls are scheduled to be held early next…
The Centre has proposed expanding India's authorised import network for pharmaceuticals and medical devices by adding ten new locations. These include Noida International Airport and several inland container depots across industrial hubs in India. This expansion aims to simplify the import process…
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has once again landed in controversy over his remarks on Hindutva, triggering a sharp political reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Singh, during his ongoing journey from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, claimed that spreading hatred…
Uttar Pradesh will provide two free annual LPG refills to 1.89 crore eligible Ujjwala families during Diwali and Holi.
Hathras, Nov 5: An elderly couple died after a massive fire broke out in their house in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said. The police have recovered the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examinations. The incident occurred in…
Mathura police arrested two men after a viral video showed a car dragging two women on its bonnet for 2 km; an attempt-to-murder charge has been added.
Kannauj: A man allegedly tied his wife to a chair, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze over suspicion of an extramarital affair , before fleeing with their children, in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday morning, police said. Sonam, 30, burnt to death in the incident which occurred in…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday transferred to the Allahabad High Court a writ petition filed by former Uttar Pradesh minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohd Azam Khan challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice…
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has suffered a setback after the Supreme Court declined to hear his plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and subsequent judicial custody. The apex court has transferred the petition to the Allahabad High Court, requesting it to hear the…
The Supreme Court has sent the bail petition of Azam Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader, to the Allahabad High Court. It has requested a division bench to hear the case on November 16. The court emphasizes the importance of addressing interim orders for Khan's bail plea on the same date. This transfer…
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's plea seeking bail in a fresh money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi transferred Khan’s petition to the Allahabad High…
Ranked 422nd in Asia and 104th in Southern Asia, the University now sets its sights on research that others cite, use and bring to market Greater Noida, 5 November 2026: The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, released this week, ranks 1,722 universities, up from 1,526 last year, with 195 new…
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at an NCC Limited warehouse, operated under the ‘Jal Nigam Gramin’ (Rural Water Corporation), in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi early Thursday morning, officials said. The fire broke out at around 3:30 a.m. at the warehouse located on Bilgram Road, within the…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday criticised the Congress and the INDIA bloc, accusing the Opposition of disrespecting the people's mandate and turning electoral frustration into what he described as the “politics of anarchy”. In a post on social media platform X, Adityanath…
Food safety authorities in Uttar Pradesh have intensified raids against alleged food adulteration ahead of Diwali to prevent contaminated sweets and dairy products from reaching consumers. In Hapur's Dhaulana area, a Food Safety Department team raided a mawa factory in Lalpur village and recovered…
The political debate in Uttar Pradesh has once again centred on religious identity following controversial remarks by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Baba Bageshwar, about Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised Shastri and urged the state…
