The Latest Breaking News from UP

Lucknow Weather Today: IMD sounds a heavy rain alert across Uttar Pradesh. Check city-wise forecast

UP Weather Today July 10: Uttar Pradesh faces intense monsoon activity with a red alert for heavy rainfall on Friday. Orange and yellow alerts are also in effect for western and other districts respectively. Najibabad recorded the highest rainfall, receiving 306 mm on Thursday. This wet spell is expected to…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Action will be taken in Ram temple donation theft case: UP BJP chief

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary called the Ram temple donation issue unfortunate. He assured strict action against all those found involved in the matter. Chaudhary criticized opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav for their remarks. He stated that the Special Investigation Team probe is underway and ongoing. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking

Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story…

Newslaundry · Jul 9

Congress hints at equal seat-sharing with Samajwadi Party in 2027 UP assembly polls

Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam signaled an equal seat-sharing with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 assembly polls, emphasizing "equality and respect." He highlighted the INDIA bloc's success in the Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the Congress's national stature and Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Gautam also criticized the…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Gurugram: Representation submitted seeking demolition of 'illegal commercial hub' on govt land

A Gurugram resident has urged authorities to demolish an alleged illegal commercial cluster on government land, citing Supreme Court directives for strict action against unauthorized constructions. Despite surveys and restoration orders, the hub, featuring shops, eateries, and depots, reportedly operates without approvals. The complainant emphasizes Supreme Court rulings against regularizing…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Several feared dead after bus catches fire following collision on Dausa's Jaipur-Bandikui expressway in Rajasthan, atleast 25 escape

A devastating bus fire on the Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway in Dausa has claimed multiple lives. The vehicle, en route from Rishikesh to Indore, collided with another vehicle early this morning, erupting into flames. While officials have confirmed two deaths, eight charred bodies have been recovered, with more casualties feared. Around 25…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Rs 700-cr Delhi medical ‘scam’ ignored by primetime TV

A scam involving alleged siphoning of approximately Rs 700 crore, three arrests, and roughly a dozen government officials under investigation went entirely unmentioned on primetime television on Monday, even as anchors spent their segments on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, a viral video implicating a Tamil Nadu minister…

Newslaundry · Jun 30

UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schools

Uttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat protection, identify symptoms, and administer first aid. Schools must implement heat action plans, ensure hydration, and adjust timings. Special attention will be given to vulnerable students, with parents urged to cooperate…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

UP targets 20,000 MW renewable energy capacity in next 2-3 years: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh is aggressively boosting its renewable energy capacity, aiming for 20,000 MW in two to three years from the current 6,000 MW. Over six lakh families are now energy self-reliant through rooftop solar, significantly cutting bills. The state is also a leader in ethanol and compressed biogas production, with…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

CM Yogi woos investors to UP with incentives, 75,000-acre land bank, single-window system

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged domestic and global investors to explore the state's vast opportunities, highlighting a 75,000-acre land bank, tailored sector policies, and a streamlined single-window clearance system. He emphasized the significant transformation in Western UP, particularly Jewar, with improved law and order, making it an attractive…

The Economic Times · Jun 27