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The Latest Breaking News from Uttar Pradesh

In Sambhal, cops hunt for man already in jail over ‘photo that wasn’t his’

Over three months after the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, the police have arrested 89 people so far. Yet they’re still searching for 160 others, 74 of whom haven’t even been identified yet, according to posters the police have put up in Sambhal city.

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Ganga purity study was shady from the start. But media amplified it unquestioned

On February 20, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement which quoted a Padma Shri awardee scientist to “debunk doubts” about the purity of Ganga water amid the Mahakumbh. This came days after the Central Pollution Control Board had pointed out that faecal coliform levels in the river were 13…

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UP woman executed in UAE for infant murder; Click for details...

According to reports, Shahzadi Khan who hailed from Banda district in Uttar Pradesh was executed on February 15. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh Politics: Know all about Akash Anand

In December, 2023 Mayawati had publicly declared Akash Anand as her political successor. Subsequently, in May, 2024, Mayawati removed him as her 'political successor'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD warns of hailstorm, thunderstorm in parts of Uttar Pradesh

The Meteorological Department also noted that a major cloud mass, associated with a western disturbance, is moving away from the Indian region. As a result, weather activity is expected to reduce from today in northwest India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member dies in police encounter in Meerut

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) and Meerut Police launched a joint operation in Mundali Police Station area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Budget as 'hollow'

Samajwadi Party Supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday slammed the Uttar Pradesh's Government's Budget, saying: "This budget is 'hollow' and cannot address the real issues." Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: FM Suresh Khanna presents budget in the Assembly; Key points here...

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister tabled ₹8,08,736 crore Budget for financial year 2025-26. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Petition seeks immediate stay on Adani company’s ‘illegal’ construction without green nod

An application last week was filed with the National Green Tribunal for an immediate stay on construction activities at the controversial 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district.

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Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh faecal contamination: 'People are raising questions'

SP Supremo alleged that after the assembly address of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, the 'janta' asked if this was 'contempt' of a report of a government authority. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP Dy CM Keshav Maurya slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark and called it an insult of crores of Hindus. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP Dy CM KP Maurya terms SP "Party of goons and rioters"

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, echoing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's sentiments.Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will be Budget of prosperity": UP Minister OP Rajbhar asserts state's rapid growth

As the Uttar Pradesh Budget session for 2025-26 commenced, Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday asserted that the state would progress more rapidly on the path of development. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kumbh stampede: Multiple deaths, massive traffic jams, swelling crowd, but does faith trump ‘chaos’?

Weeks after the Kumbh stampede, much has been reported on ‘mismanagement’ by the Uttar Pradesh administration. What exactly went wrong?

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Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in highway crash on way to Maha Kumbh festival

At least 19 people injured in accident in northern Uttar Pradesh state

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UP: Mortal remains of Acharya Satyendra Das being taken for last rites

His last rites would be performed at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya according to the rituals of the Ramanandi sect. Das will be given Jal Samadhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati expels two senior party leaders

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati had sacked her nephew Anand last year only to reinstate him later and appoint him as her political successor. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police conducts raids in 3 states to arrest Amanatullah Khan, know whole matter here

Following an FIR against AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, Delhi Police carried out raids across three states, including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, to arrest the MLA . Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav demands relaxation of vehicle tolls in UP during Maha Kumb

SP Chief said that if films can be made entertainment tax-free, then why not make vehicles toll-free during the 'grand' festival of Maha Kumbh. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Posters outside Samajwadi Party office predict big political changes

Posters outside the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow predicted big changes in the state politics. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival

Millions of people have been visiting Prayagraj, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, to take part in the Maha Kumbh festival – a six-week-long event that began on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Exclusive: Hospital, police records suggest at least 79 deaths in Kumbh stampede

The Uttar Pradesh government has officially claimed 30 deaths during the stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj last week. The Adityanath-led administration was already under fire for the curious delay in announcing the death toll, and for mismanagement that allegedly precipitated the stampede.

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Goods trains collide in Uttar Pradesh's Fathepur

Breaking news coming in from Uttar Pradesh's Fathepur where two goods trains collided with each other. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC calls Maha Kumbh stampede 'unfortunate', refuses to hear PIL on safety measures

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the tragedy struck at the Maha Kumbh Mela on January in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj was an "unfortunate incident" . Read further on Dynamite News.

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Maha Kumbh: SC says stampede unfortunate; Refuses to consider PIL

A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and PV Sanjay Kumar said, "It is an unfortunate incident and it is something of concern, but move the High Court." Read further on Dynamite News:

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