The Latest Breaking News from UP

After over 700 days in jail, Siddique Kappan granted bail by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today granted bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, who has been in jail since October 2020.

Newslaundry · Sep 9, 2022

After forcible cremation of Hathras victim, UP proposes new guidelines for the future

Over 600 days after the UP police forcibly cremated the body of Asha, a Dalit woman in Hathras, the state government has proposed guidelines for such cremations to ensure the maintenance of “law and order”.

Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2022

Set up 75 teams, study impact of deficient rains in UP districts: Yogi Adityanath

LUCKNOW: With UP staring at a 46% shortfall in monsoon rain as of September 7, 2022, CM Yogi Adityanath has directed that 75 teams should be set up, one to review each district for the impact of monsoon deficiency on crops and irrigation. District magistrates have been asked to submit…

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2022

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC issues notice to UP govt on Ashish Mishra's plea seeking bail

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea filed by Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, seeking bail in a case related to Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight persons had died.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2022

SC asks Centre to hold discussion with State Chief Secretaries on Section 66A of the IT Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to have a discussion with the chief secretaries of the states where FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act were being registered despite the provision being scrapped by it in 2015. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 6, 2022

‘Conspiracy to spread terror’: UP police files affidavit in SC opposing Siddique Kappan’s bail plea

The Uttar Pradesh police has opposed journalist Siddique Kappan's bail plea on grounds that he is purportedly “part of the larger conspiracy...to foment religious discord and spread terror in the country”.

Newslaundry · Sep 6, 2022

Yogi Adityanath: UP preferred destination for investors, govt won't allow security of traders to be breached

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while pointing out that the state has become a "preferred destination" for investors. Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Sep 4, 2022

The bulldozer goes global, three questions before the Gandhi family, and more

The bulldozer has become the symbol of a strong state for the BJP and its supporters, while critics

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2022

UP temples from where bells for revolution tolled

Across civilizations, temples have been the abode of gods where believers pray. The freedom movement in India tweaked this classic definition as some temples became the core of nationalist activities, writes

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2022

UP: Road accident in Barabanki claims 4 lives, 14 injured

A tragic Road accident in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh claimed 4 lives. The bus was en route to Goa from Nepal. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2022