Woman Found Dead in UP Identified as Turkmen Citizen, 4 Arrested
Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, have identified a woman found dead last month as a citizen of Turkmenistan and arrested four individuals in connection with her death.
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Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, have identified a woman found dead last month as a citizen of Turkmenistan and arrested four individuals in connection with her death.

Families of workers in Israel remain in touch, receiving reassurances that their loved ones are safe.

A 38-year-old man, Vijay Pal, who had been missing, was found dead inside a vegetarian biryani shop's deep freezer in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation.

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich reported that a man hacked his grandmother, father, mother, and sister to death following a heated argument over property.

All offices run by the Uttar Pradesh government, including those located in Noida, will remain shut for three days in view of the Holi festival.

With Assembly polls approaching, major political parties in Uttar Pradesh are intensifying their outreach to Scheduled Castes, focusing on BSP founder Kanshi Ram's birth anniversary, signaling a renewed battle for the state's crucial 21% Dalit vote.

The Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh comments on the ongoing tussle between MLAs and officials, stating the problem is worse at district, tehsil, and thana levels.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a three-day holiday for Holi across state government offices and announced early salary disbursal.

A driver in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida has been detained after allegedly attempting to flee a petrol station without payment, leading to a dramatic chase that ended with a motorcycle being dragged for several kilometres along a major highway.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation after graffiti reading 'Yeh sadak Musalmanon ke liye nahin hai' (This road is not for Muslims) was found on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath concludes a 4-day visit to Singapore and Japan, securing significant investment deals and offers for the state. He highlighted Uttar Pradesh's large consumer market to attract Japanese investors.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his experience of traveling on Japan's advanced SCMAGLEV high-speed train, noting that it made the future of mobility feel closer.

A significant political controversy has emerged in Uttar Pradesh following allegations of child abuse at an ashram belonging to religious leader Avimukteshwarananda in Prayagraj.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law does not prohibit interfaith live-in relationships, clarifying its scope.
Twelve individuals were arrested in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly assaulting a Dalit family during a naming ceremony, reportedly due to loud music being played after local prayers.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Uttar Pradesh board possesses the authority to prescribe textbooks for students in classes 10 and 12.

The Noida Airport region has garnered significant investor interest, securing Rs 8,000-crore projects during the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's recent visit to Singapore.

A man was shot dead outside his home in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Tuesday in the case of an old rivalry. The man, identified as 25-year-old Nikhil, was recently released from jail in the case of murder.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the Uttar Pradesh government has received investment proposals worth Rs 19,877 crore from Singapore companies for various industrial and digital infrastructure development projects in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke at a diaspora meet in Singapore, emphasizing UP's role as India's soul and the diaspora's preservation of Indian values.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under Uttar Pradesh's new conversion law, ordering police protection for 12 interfaith live-in couples and asking authorities to respect their privacy.

An Air Force airman has alleged that his eardrum was ruptured during an assault by Uttar Pradesh police, following a viral video showing policemen dragging a man into a vehicle.

A wedding celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district descended into chaos after a dispute triggered by a family dog led to a violent clash between the two families. But the drama did not end there.

Mosques in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are being covered with tarpaulin sheets in preparation for the centuries-old 'Juta Maar Holi' tradition, where participants hurl shoes at a person dressed as a British-era 'Laat Sahab'.
An Indian Air Force jawan and his father were allegedly attacked with rods and sticks by members of a wedding procession in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on February 19th.

A youth in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in connection with a case where a businessman shot his wife and daughter dead before committing suicide.

Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of intensifying corruption and misgovernance in Uttar Pradesh, alleging they spread hatred through fake social media videos and attempted to incite communal tension for electoral gains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train from Shatabdi Nagar station in Meerut, boosting high-speed connectivity between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh.

A family of five has been found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj in a suspected murder-suicide, with financial hardship being a potential motive.

Nearly 14 km of the project lies in Delhi and around 68 km in Uttar Pradesh, the estimated cost stands at ₹30,274 crore
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda has sentenced a former government engineer and his wife to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade and selling videos of the abuse.
A Vande Bharat train carrying RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was stoned near Kauda village in Uttar Pradesh, cracking a windowpane. Police are investigating, with preliminary reports suggesting children playing cricket may have been involved. This incident follows meetings between Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers, sparking political discussions ahead of state elections.
A young woman traveling for her NCC exam has accused a TTE of attempted rape in a First AC coach of the Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express in Uttar Pradesh.

A speeding pickup truck lost control and collided with a divider on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday.

Data reveals that Uttar Pradesh has received over 84% of all out-of-State MPLADS money, with only 21 MPs accounting for all spending outside their usual areas.

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh seized fake paneer and khoya ahead of the Holi festival, raising concerns about their health impact.

A young girl named Divya died on March 1 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being administered an injection at a local medical store for a mild cough and fever, prompting a police investigation.
Zeeshan, a suspect with a Rs 1 lakh reward on his head for allegedly stabbing YouTuber Saleem Wastik multiple times, was killed in a police encounter in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, have dismantled a massive GST evasion racket involving 1,200 bogus firms operating in 20 states, arresting the alleged kingpin and three associates.

The father of a judicial officer in Uttar Pradesh was shot dead in Moradabad, with police investigating extortion and family feud angles.

A district judge in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district was threatened by two convicts inside the courtroom.
A 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh walked into a police station with an iron nail hammered into his head, accusing his father and brother of assault during a property dispute.

A fugitive economic offender from Uttar Pradesh, wanted in a money laundering case related to the Shine City group, has been arrested in the UAE following a request from India's Enforcement Directorate.

A firm linked to Ramdev's aide is embroiled in a land dispute, with both Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh claiming ownership of the property.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan's Yamanashi prefecture to collaborate on green hydrogen technology.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath experienced Japan's high-speed Maglev train during his official visit aimed at attracting global investment. The tour focuses on manufacturing, mobility, and technology, with the CM highlighting Uttar Pradesh's economic growth and secure investment environment. He also shared a photo with Mount Fuji, expressing gratitude to Japan.

Mr. Adityanath also informed the Japanese that a State (U.P.) once referred to as BIMARU has today become the growth engine of India’s economy

As per an official order, around 20 tasks were assigned to nearly 50 officials for BSNL Director Vivek Banzal's two day visit to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, has concluded his visit to Singapore, stating that there has been a complete shift in the perception of the state.

One person died, and another was injured after a speeding car lost control and rammed a bystander in Uttar Pradesh's Basti. The incident was captured on camera and witnessed by the victim's family, who were present at the scene.
A man described as a 'spurned lover' has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh, India, after allegedly threatening to blow up an Indian court.

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, has signed Memorandums of Understanding worth Rs 20,000 crore with Singapore firms for investments in data centers, green energy, and logistics parks.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Jewar airport next month.

On the first day of his visit to Singapore, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday secured three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 6,650 crore with Universal Success Group.

In a shocking revelation that exposes how a section of traders is putting public health at risk to make money, officials of the Uttar Pradesh food safety department have seized 10,000 kilograms of dates with use-by dates in 2022 and 2023

The inauguration of the Meerut Metro has significantly expanded Uttar Pradesh's operational metro rail network, which now spans over 170 km, with details on routes available.
Protesters claimed that roads were dug and pipelines were laid two-three years ago after surveys, but household taps are yet to be installed, forcing villagers to consume contaminated river water

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has achieved a zero dropout rate, a success attributed by the Chief Minister to technological advancements and improved facilities for female students.

Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a POCSO FIR against Swami Saraswati, following a court order in Prayagraj.

A potter in Uttar Pradesh, who sells clay pots for Rs 2 each, has reportedly received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice amounting to Rs 1.25 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Uttar Pradesh, dedicating development works worth Rs 12,930 crore. The 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, enhances regional connectivity. The Meerut Metro, operating on the same infrastructure, is set to become India's fastest metro network.

A family of five was found dead in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, in a suspected murder-suicide, with financial hardship believed to be a motive.

Prime Minister Modi and Yogi Adityanath led the ceremony for a new ₹3,700 crore HCL-Foxconn chip manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh, expected to produce display driver integrated circuits by 2028.
A couple in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been sentenced to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade, luring them with games and gifts.
Authorities in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, demolished a barber shop following protests demanding action against its 22-year-old owner, who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.
A speeding SUV traveling at 100kmph caused a deadly rampage over a 20km stretch in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, killing three and critically injuring two.

The victim was identified as Raj Kamal Singh of Jasnagar. The leopard disappeared into the neighbouring fields after the attack, leaving the body on the spot

A religious leader has announced a 'Gau Pratistha Dharmayuddh' march from Varanasi to Lucknow, following an ultimatum to the Uttar Pradesh government demanding 'State Mother' status for cows and a ban on beef exports.

A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, reportedly hacked four members of his family to death with an axe before injuring himself with a brick.

The Bharatiya Janata Party's social coalition in Uttar Pradesh is reportedly under stress due to dynamics between Brahmin and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities.
Yashoda Lodhi, known as "English with Dehati Madam," is a farmer from Uttar Pradesh who is teaching English to thousands in rural India.
Police said a note left behind by the deceased, recovered from the spot, indicated that he was under severe stress due to ongoing BLO duties linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has finalized a deal with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) to strategize for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, with groundwork set to commence after the Bengal polls.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana stressed the importance of mutual respect between officials and MLAs for effective legislative functioning.

Uttar Pradesh holds first place with 11.63 lakh downloads; information related to a panchayat such as welfare schemes, funds, development works & weather forecasts available on the NIC-developed app

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has declared an early payday and a three-day holiday for government employees in observance of Holi.

Celebration quickly turned into chaos as a nine-year-old boy was shot in the jaw in celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr.
Team India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 match. Zimbabwe's surprising run in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been shaped by Indian-origin coach Rivash Gobind.

The video shows 50-year-old Shakir, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, returning home after work with his younger brother.
Following a raid on a brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh, 28 bonded labourers were successfully rescued, highlighting ongoing issues of forced labor in the region.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in Japan, meeting with top firms in Tokyo to present investment opportunities in the Indian state.

A 33-year-old individual has died after being entangled by banned 'Chinese' manja (kite string) on an overbridge in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the continued presence of the illegal product in local markets.

There is widespread condemnation of racial abuse targeting women from India's Northeast in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, with calls for stringent action. A minister expressed deep disturbance and took up the matter with Delhi Police.

A wife and her daughter have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district for allegedly beating the husband to death.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak is in Germany to discuss potential investments and airport development.

Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, arrested a youth identified as Arbaaz for an objectionable social media post concerning the Prime Minister, following a complaint by a Sub-Inspector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh's Noida International Airport at Jewar next month. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced this, highlighting the state's leading position in aviation infrastructure with the highest number of airports. The upcoming Jewar airport is poised to become India's largest, serving as a significant hub for both passengers and cargo.

An Air Force personnel and his father were allegedly assaulted by members of a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh after they objected to the guests drinking on the road, with video footage showing punches and torn clothes.

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is highlighted as being on the verge of significant advancements in the fields of science and technology, indicating future development and investment in these sectors.

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is currently on a visit to Singapore, where he is holding meetings with various investment groups.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated IBM’s AI GovTech Innovation Centre, calling it a major step to bolster tech-driven governance in the state.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has reiterated his offer to BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh to join his party with 100 MLAs and become the Chief Minister, while current CM Yogi Adityanath is out of the country.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath announced that rapid rail services would cut travel time between Meerut and Delhi to 40-45 minutes, attributing the fast-tracking of infrastructure projects to the Prime Minister's regular reviews.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Uttar Pradesh, dedicating development works worth Rs 12,930 crore. The 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, enhances regional connectivity. The Meerut Metro, operating on the same infrastructure, is set to become India's fastest metro network.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a four-day visit to Singapore and Japan to boost investment diplomacy and industrial expansion.

A 22-year-old individual has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly slapping and kicking two men from a minority community.
The Uttar Pradesh government has prohibited the use of loudspeakers during the night for Ramzan announcements, citing Supreme Court directives on noise pollution.
A senior umpire, Manik Gupta, has died after a bee swarm attacked a cricket match in Shuklaganj Unnao. Gupta, 65, was stung multiple times during a KDMA league game. He was taken to several hospitals before being declared dead. Gupta had served on the KCA umpiring panel for 30 years.