The Latest Breaking News from Uttar Pradesh

BSP expels former UP minister Anant Kumar Mishra for 'anti-party' activities

Former Uttar Pradesh health minister Anant Kumar Mishra was expelled from the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP chief Mayawati announced the expulsion due to alleged anti-party activities. Mishra had previously served as health minister in Mayawati's government. Party workers are urged to remain alert amid heated electoral atmosphere. They must work…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

India and Nepal Are Building the World's Largest Transboundary Tiger Conservation Zone in the Terai

What the Terai Arc Actually IsThe Terai Arc Landscape is a 49,000-square-kilometre belt of grassland, riverine forest, and sal woodland running along the base of the Himalayas, from India's Uttarakhand in the west through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, crossing into Nepal's lowland Terai districts and back. It holds eleven protected…

Times Life · Aug 13

When Your Own Family Betrays You, the Ramcharitmanas Has Already Named That Grief

The wound that has no clean nameThere is a specific kind of pain that arrives when the person who hurts you most is also the person who was supposed to protect you. A parent who chooses sides. A sibling who watches and says nothing. A spouse's family that dismantles you…

Times Life · Aug 12

Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

Times Life · Aug 10

Why Ravana, of All People, Might Be the Reason Kanwar Yatra Exists Today?

Every year, millions of people join the Kanwar Yatra. They walk for long hours, chant the name of Lord Shiva, and carry holy water on a bamboo pole called a Kanwar. The tradition is very old, but here is the interesting part: no one knows exactly when it began or…

MyLifeXP · Aug 9

Social media has become 'medium' for conspiracies against India: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that anti-India forces are using social media to spread rumours and mislead people. Speaking at Kakori Train Action centenary celebrations, he accused previous governments of sidelining freedom fighters.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Kanwar Yatra 2026: Gurugram traffic advisory issued; check routes to avoid, diversions and travel guidelines for commuters

In response to the increasing influx of Kanwariyas, authorities have ramped up security and implemented extensive traffic management measures across Gurugram and western Uttar Pradesh. Drivers are urged to opt for alternative routes, such as the Dwarka Expressway and KMP Expressway. It's essential to adhere to traffic regulations and remain…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

You can't stay in India and insult its symbols, national anthem, song: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow. He stated that insulting national symbols and personalities is unacceptable in India. The event marked the 101st anniversary of the Kakori Train Action. Adityanath urged participation in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign for Independence Day.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Atiq Ahmed's jailed sons granted parole to attend brother's funeral

The Allahabad High Court granted parole to Atiq Ahmed's jailed sons. They will attend their brother Abaan Ahmed's funeral under police custody. The court directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to ensure their security. Abaan Ahmed and his friend Sonu died in a vehicle accident. Their mortal remains were brought back…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Akhilesh cites Governor's remarks to target Yogi govt, calls 'double engine' a 'trouble engine'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government. He shared Governor Anandiben Patel's concerns about a Gorakhpur university's issues. Yadav alleged that the state's governance model and Gujarat's model both showed corruption. He stated that the "double engine" government had become a "trouble engine." The BJP had not…

The Economic Times · Aug 7