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  Balrampur's ex-BJP MLA alleges local authority failed to act against Changur Baba

  July 25, 2025 18:17 IST

  Shailu alleged that officials were busy distributing commission among themselves and people were devoid of the benefits of the government schemes.

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  UP govt hikes minimum wages of rural labourers in agricultural sector; check revised rates

  July 25, 2025 12:21 IST

  The state government has also introduced a minimum hourly wage system for part-time workers. The hourly rate of minimum wages shall not be less than one-sixth of the daily wage.

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  Ghaziabad: Robbers dressed as delivery men loot Rs 20 lakh worth of jewellery in 6-min heist | VIDEO

  July 25, 2025 8:09 IST

  The incident took place at Mansi Jewellers, where the robbers, armed with pistols, looted approximately 20 kilograms of silver and 125 grams of gold. The brazen act was carried out while the shop owner was away.

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  Big relief for Bangladeshi refugees: Yogi govt to give legal ownership of land to 2,196 families

  July 24, 2025 9:43 IST

  As many as 2,196 Bangladeshi refugee families settled in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh are going to get ownership rights of land after six decades.

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  UP: Ghaziabad Crime Branch Inspector suspended over 2019 kidnapping case negligence

  July 24, 2025 8:41 IST

  Investigations conducted jointly by the ATS and Meerut Police have now revealed that Siddiqui failed to take appropriate action at the time. According to the victim's family, not only did Siddiqui dismiss their plea, but he also scolded them and drove them out of the police station.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Fake STF officer among three arrested for running govt job scam in Bulandshahr

  July 24, 2025 8:21 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: In one instance, the gang allegedly swindled a man named Gajendra Singh from Pahasu by luring him with the promise of a government job in return for ₹15 lakh. After collecting the money, they issued him forged posting documents and vanished, according to police officials.

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  BJP accuses SP of holding political meet in mosque, Akhilesh Yadav calls it diversion tactic

  July 23, 2025 17:52 IST

  The BJP accused Samajwadi Party leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, of holding a political meeting inside a mosque near Parliament, citing a widely circulated photograph. Akhilesh Yadav said faith unites and accused the BJP of spreading negativity for political gain.

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  Fake embassy busted in Ghaziabad: Man posed as diplomat of fictional nations, ran 'hawala network'

  July 23, 2025 14:17 IST

  Investigations uncovered that Harshvardhan Jain had doctored photographs of himself alongside top officials, including the Prime Minister and the President, in an attempt to project legitimacy and gain credibility.

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  Traffic restrictions imposed near Hindon Airport from August: Check routes, new checkpoints

  July 23, 2025 13:53 IST

  Hindon Airport: Ghaziabad Police said a new checkpoint will be set up 500 metres before the civil terminal's main entrance. The restrictions will be imposed due to increased footfall and traffic volume, which has led to congestion on the road.

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  Bomb threat emails cause panic at two schools in Uttar Pradesh's Agra

  July 23, 2025 11:48 IST

  The Agra Police’s cyber cell has begun an investigation to track down the source of the threatening emails. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Vinayak Bhosale, initial findings indicate that the emails may have originated from Kolkata.

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  UP man alleges Changur Baba threatened daughters to force 'religious conversion', probe underway

  July 23, 2025 9:24 IST

  Officials say Chhangur Baba is suspected of coordinating forced conversions across different communities and even maintaining a “rate list” to facilitate these activities. He was arrested earlier this month by the UP Anti-Terrorism Squad for his alleged involvement in this conversion racket.

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  Yogi Cabinet approves stamp duty relief, monthly earnings up to Rs 7,000 for women under LIC scheme

  July 22, 2025 19:20 IST

  The UP Cabinet has approved two major decisions aimed at empowering women. First, it reduced stamp duty to just 1% for property registered in a woman’s name. Second, under the Centre’s Bima Sakhi scheme, women working as LIC agents will receive a monthly stipend of up to Rs 7,000.

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  Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj’s paddy farming video goes viral, draws praise for rural connect

  July 22, 2025 15:57 IST

  Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, who represents the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh, went viral on social media after sharing a video of herself transplanting paddy alongside women farmers in her ancestral village in Varanasi.

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  Mystery drones trigger panic in 5 western UP districts, locals keep night vigil with sticks, batons

  July 21, 2025 20:05 IST

  Villagers across five districts in western UP: Moradabad, Amroha, Rampur, Bijnor, and Sambhal, are in panic over alleged drone surveillance by suspected theft gangs. Locals are staying awake at night with sticks, fearing robbery and assaults.

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  Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh meets Yogi Adityanath after years of strained ties, sparks political buzz

  July 21, 2025 23:13 IST

  Given that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has recently questioned several government policies and made critical remarks, the unexpected meeting has stirred significant political buzz. The two leaders engaged in a private conversation that lasted about 30 minutes, as per sources.

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  Uttar Pradesh Police busts major terror plot in Muzaffarnagar, suspects ISI connection

  July 21, 2025 18:02 IST

  Addressing a press conference on Monday, DIG Saharanpur Abhishek Singh said the videos, falsely portraying brutal killings of Muslim women and children by Bajrang Dal, were allegedly circulated to incite hatred and unrest among communities.

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  CM Yogi's major push for rehabilitation: Displaced families from East Pakistan to get land rights

  July 21, 2025 15:55 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to grant legal land ownership to families displaced from East Pakistan and settled in districts like Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bijnor and Rampur since the 1960s.

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  Kanwar yatra 2025: VHP launches protest after meat found on pilgrimage route in UP's Firozabad

  July 21, 2025 8:43 IST

  SP City said that the garbage has been removed and the road has been cleaned. He said someone has done mischief and he is being searched with the help of CCTV.

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  Posters of vandals defaming Kanwar Yatra to be put up, stern action after pilgrimage ends: CM Yogi

  July 20, 2025 19:29 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing devotees in Meerut during Kanwar Yatra, warned of strict action against those attempting to disrupt or defame the religious procession. CM Yogi also appealed to kanwariyas to maintain cleanliness and report any provocation to the police.

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  ATS arrests court clerk in Changur Baba illegal conversion case, uncovers money laundering network

  July 20, 2025 14:31 IST

  Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Rajesh Upadhyay in an illegal conversion case, exposing a network of money laundering, international transfers, and land dealings linked to Changur Baba.

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  'Spirit of devotion must be promoted': CM Yogi welcomes Kanwariyas in Meerut | Watch

  July 20, 2025 13:09 IST

  So far this year, over one crore Shiva devotees have participated in the Kanwar Yatra, setting out on their spiritual journey to collect holy water and offer it to Lord Shiva.

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  Varanasi floods: Several ghats inundated as Ganga nears danger mark; IMD sounds rain alert

  July 20, 2025 10:50 IST

  Water entered the narrow lanes, forcing shops to shut down at Manikarnika Ghat. Boats were used to navigate the area and provide relief to people.

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  Kanwar Yatra: Speeding ambulance hits Kanwariyas in Ghaziabad; 2 dead and 3 injured

  July 20, 2025 10:30 IST

  A speeding ambulance in Ghaziabad fatally struck two Kanwar pilgrims and injured three others, prompting a police investigation into the tragic incident.

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  Illegal religious conversion racket busted in Agra, 10 arrested, international links found

  July 19, 2025 16:52 IST

  A total of 10 individuals involved in illegal religious conversions have been arrested from Agra. The arrests were made following coordinated raids across six states.

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  Yogi govt's model for women empowerment shines in key districts, Lucknow, Varanasi top in WEE Index

  July 19, 2025 15:47 IST

  The UP government has prioritised women in recruitment drives for home guards, police, and teaching positions. There has also been a marked increase in the participation of women in technical and vocational education.

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  Sharda University student dies by suicide in hostel, professors accused of harassment, two detained

  July 19, 2025 14:02 IST

  A second-year BDS student at Sharda University died by suicide in her hostel room, leaving behind a note alleging harassment by professors, sparking student protests and a police investigation.

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  KFC outlet shut in Ghaziabad during Sawan as Hindu Raksha Dal protests non-veg sale | Video

  July 19, 2025 11:43 IST

  Amid the ongoing Kanwar Yatra that began June 10, a KFC outlet in Ghaziabad was shut following Hindu Raksha Dal protests against meat sales during Sawan, prompting increased security and dedicated traffic arrangements for lakhs of Shiva devotees.

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  Kanwar Yatra: Clash erupts between Kanwariyas and 'namazis' over DJ music in Prayagraj

  July 19, 2025 10:29 IST

  A clash erupted between Kanwariyas and the Muslim community in Mauaima, Prayagraj, over loud DJ music during Friday prayers amid the Kanwar Yatra, prompting police intervention to restore peace.