The Latest Breaking News from Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna. Bharat Taxi, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) service, would be India's first ride-hailing platform operated by a cooperative. The Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna would lower long-term agricultural loans through the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

UP Assembly polls: BSP Chief Mayawati to chair all-India meet on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Mayawati will chair a significant all-India meeting in Lucknow to discuss the party's electoral strategies. This meeting is set to focus on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in several states. Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has expressed his interest in contesting the Rajya Sabha elections. Mayawati previously questioned…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

India's Freshwater Turtles Are Natural River Cleanup Crew, and They're Disappearing Fast

The biology behind the cleanupIndia has 29 species of freshwater turtles, and several of them are obligate scavengers, meaning their digestive systems are specifically adapted to break down decomposing flesh and organic matter that other animals avoid. The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) and the Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata)…

Times Life · Sep 23

Ghaziabad society residents run hourly Airbnb stays from flats, protest erupts; Can a flat owner operate short-term homestay under law?

Ghaziabad Airbnb protest: Ghaziabad's Windsor Park residents have protested alleged Airbnb-style short-term and hourly rentals from residential flats, citing outsider movement and security concerns. Uttar Pradesh does allow regulated homestays in residential premises, but the 2025 policy was amended in 2026, raising the limit to eight rooms and 16 beds.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Why Indian Bullfrog Males Turn Bright Yellow in the Monsoon, and What That Colour Costs Them

The change happens fastFor most of the year, the Indian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) is a forgettable shade of olive-green or brown, blending into the muddy margins of ponds and rice paddies across the subcontinent. Then the first monsoon rains arrive, and the males change within days. The dorsal skin shifts…

Times Life · Sep 22

TMC's Saket Gokhale targets CEC, asks where he was registered as voter during 2002-03 SIR

In a post on X, Gokhale, a former Rajya Sabha MP, said Kumar is shown as a voter in Delhi's electoral roll, registered as Gyanesh Kumar, son of Subodh Kumar. He said Kumar was born in Uttar Pradesh, is a Kerala cadre officer, and has done postings in Delhi.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

'Finalise alliance immediately': Congress MP Imran Masood makes pitch to SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Congress MP Imran Masood urged the Samajwadi Party for an early alliance decision for 2027. He stressed that the Congress party is essential for any fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Masood cautioned voters against Asaduddin Owaisi's offers for an anti-BJP alliance. He stated that Owaisi's political footprint ultimately aids…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

UP elections: AIMIM open to alliance with parties looking to prevent BJP, says Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed openness to alliances aimed at preventing a third BJP term in Uttar Pradesh. He urged voters to strengthen AIMIM's presence, stating the community needs a voice in the assembly. Owaisi mentioned his party will announce any alliance decisions after October 2. He criticized past governments…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

India's Common Krait Bites at Night and Its Venom Is So Painless Victims Sleep Through the Snakebite

The Snake That Kills Without Waking YouBungarus caeruleus, the Common Krait, accounts for a significant share of India's roughly 46,000 annual snakebite deaths, according to a 2020 study published in eLife that analysed mortality data across Indian states. It is not the largest venomous snake in the country, nor the…

Times Life · Sep 21

'If you want to stop BJP, talk to us': Owaisi open to alliance ahead of UP polls, targets govt over governance issues

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated his party is ready to work with others to prevent a third BJP term. He invited like-minded parties for discussions, emphasizing no single party can stop the BJP alone. Owaisi highlighted AIMIM's strengthened organization and grassroots leadership in Uttar Pradesh. He asserted the upcoming assembly…

The Economic Times · Sep 20