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  Yogi govt announces interest-free credit of up to Rs 1 lakh for 1 crore women before Assembly polls

  September 10, 2026 12:53 IST

  The first instalment is expected to be Rs 20,000, and the women beneficiaries who repay it on time would become eligible for a second tranche of Rs 30,000, followed by a third tranche of Rs 50,000 after they repay the second amount.

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  Mayawati expels Akash Anand from BSP in big move, remains unhappy despite Ashok Siddharth's exit

  September 10, 2026 13:03 IST

  Earlier in the day, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics and social life after Mayawati linked his retirement to any future reinstatement of responsibilities to her nephew and his son-in-law Akash Anand.

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  Ashok Siddharth retires from politics after Mayawati says his retirement can save Akash's future

  September 10, 2026 9:27 IST

  Siddharth, who was expelled from the BSP for the second time on August 2 over alleged anti-party activities, stated that he had decided to retire from politics hours after Mayawati said Siddharth could still give up his political ambitions and “rise above personal interests” to help Akash Anand.

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  3 Russian military aircraft land at Noida Airport ahead of Putin's India visit for BRICS Summit

  September 09, 2026 23:22 IST

  Three Russian military aircraft have landed at Noida Airport for the first time, marking the new facility's first foreign aircraft arrival. The move comes as India prepares for the BRICS Summit and Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.

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  Expired syrup given to flood-hit families in Kanpur? Officials investigate after children fall sick

  September 09, 2026 17:08 IST

  Families in flood-hit Mayapuram, Kanpur, have alleged that children fell ill after taking a syrup that had reportedly expired in July 2026. Officials are checking how the medicine reached the relief camp, as residents question the safety of medicines being distributed during the floods.

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  UP government to challenge Allahabad HC's verdict against Noida DM in NSA detention order case

  September 09, 2026 16:25 IST

  The Allahabad High Court on September 2 quashed the student's detention order and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to be recovered from the Noida DM’s salary.

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  Will Akash Anand regain his political clout in BSP? Mayawati sets conditions for nephew's return

  September 09, 2026 16:04 IST

  Mayawati has set a condition for Akash Anand to regain responsibilities in the BSP, saying his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth must first retire completely from politics. The BSP chief's remarks come after Siddharth's expulsion from the party.

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  Ayush intern doctors stage protest with posters and banners over stipend increase in Lucknow

  September 09, 2026 12:38 IST

  These protesting doctors announced to continue protest till demands are met. Heavy police force deployed in Hazratganj during the demonstration of Ayush intern doctors.

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  UP govt doctors can now serve till 70 through reappointment: Why did the govt extend their service?

  September 09, 2026 10:48 IST

  Uttar Pradesh government doctors will be eligible to continue serving until the age of 70 through reappointment. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the move will help retain experienced doctors, strengthen specialist services and improve healthcare services in the state.

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  Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind calls Saharanpur Collectorate Mosque incident 'unacceptable', vows legal action

  September 08, 2026 22:41 IST

  The delegation also raised questions regarding the alleged reference to “Government of India” in certain records and its actual connection to ownership of the disputed land. Jamiat said these aspects are currently being examined through documentary and legal scrutiny.

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  Yogi Adityanath announces pay hike, Rs 5 lakh cashless healthcare scheme for Anganwadi workers in UP

  September 08, 2026 17:50 IST

  The revised structure raises the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers from Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000, while Anganwadi helpers will now receive Rs 6,000 instead of Rs 4,000. The UP government has also announced cashless healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for both workers and helpers.

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  How old is the well found beneath mosque in Saharanpur? ASI reveals key details after inspection

  September 08, 2026 10:03 IST

  The well, approximately 20 feet deep and 1.5 meters wide, with iron sheets, was discovered beneath the debris following the demolition of a mosque located on the collectorate premises in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur.

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  'Being forced to join army': Kanpur-based engineer detained in Russia; wife seeks help from CM Yogi

  September 07, 2026 16:32 IST

  The wife of a Kanpur-based engineer has said that her husband has been detained by authorities in Moscow and is being forced to join the Russian Army. The Indian Embassy in Moscow has now said it is looking into the matter, assuring all help to the family.

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  Four killed, several injured as bus carrying 32 pilgrims overturns in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat

  September 07, 2026 7:06 IST

  The bus was carrying around 32 people and was travelling from Rajasthan towards Badaun when the accident occurred. The accident occurred on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway near the Badagaon cut.

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  Six, including four family members, killed in incidents of house-collapse in UP

  September 06, 2026 20:57 IST

  In Kanpur, four family members were killed while another daughter got injured after their house collapsed amid heavy rainfall. The victims were identified as Mukesh Kumar and his daughters Maya (17), Neetu (seven) and Pallavi (five).

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  Well found beneath demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, video surfaces

  September 06, 2026 11:56 IST

  A well has been discovered at the demolition site where a mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate was demolished on Saturday. Technical teams and concerned agencies will investigate to determine the scale and provide further details.

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  Former Samajwadi Party MLA Guddu Pandit assaults wife, drags her hair; viral video sparks outrage

  September 05, 2026 13:07 IST

  In a 33-second video that has gone viral on social media, former Samajwadi Party MLA Bhagwan Sharma alias Guddu Pandit was recently seen physically assaulting his third wife Archana Pandit. The video of the incident, which happened on September 2, has sparked an outrage online.

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  Saharanpur Collectorate mosque demolished over encroachment on government land, security stepped up

  September 05, 2026 10:35 IST

  A portion of a mosque built on government land within the Saharanpur Collectorate premises was demolished by the administration on Saturday morning. The action began after the district court upheld the City Magistrate’s order, following which the mosque was sealed and demolition work was started.

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  Eyeing 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, BJP announces new teams for all six regions | Full list

  September 04, 2026 8:49 IST

  Eyeing the 2027 assembly elections, the BJP has unveiled its new teams for all six regions of Uttar Pradesh: Awadh, Kanpur-Bundelkhand, Braj, Paschim, Kashi and Goraksh. The teams were announced following an approval by BJP's UP unit chief Pankaj Chaudhary.

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  UP govt's big crackdown on negligent doctors; 26 sacked over duty lapses, action against nine others

  September 03, 2026 23:50 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh Health Department has terminated the services of 26 doctors accused of prolonged absence and negligence in their duties. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak has also ordered departmental proceedings against nine other doctors for alleged negligence and disobedience of senior officials.

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  UP is now riot and curfew-free, festivals have become state's new identity: CM Yogi in Mathura

  September 03, 2026 18:24 IST

  Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said the state has been free from riots and curfews for the past nine and a half years and that festivals have become its new identity. He also highlighted India's cultural heritage, citing Kashi and Ayodhya as examples of the resilience of Sanatan tradition.

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  OP Rajbhar mocks Akhilesh Yadav's PDA slogan, says 'P for 2017, D for 2022, A for 2027 defeat'

  September 03, 2026 18:17 IST

  Rajbhar has frequently claimed that the PDA alignment has major internal rifts, previously joking that the letters stood for "Party of Dimple and Akhilesh" or mockingly reinterpreting the acronym as "Peet Dega Ahir".

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  Mayawati puts brakes on nephew Akash Anand's political rise, says 'not mature enough' for key role

  September 03, 2026 23:50 IST

  BSP chief Mayawati has said Akash Anand will not be given any major responsibility in the party for now, stating that he needs to become more politically mature. She also announced that the BSP will contest all upcoming elections independently.

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  Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke suspicion in cargo hold

  September 03, 2026 11:44 IST

  Air India Express flight IX 1253 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 8:52 am after the smoke indication was reported. The airport emergency response team promptly inspected the aircraft but found no visible signs of smoke.

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  Body of soldier swept in Yamuna during Army exercise at Hathnikund Barrage found in UP's Saharanpur

  September 03, 2026 10:32 IST

  The soldier’s body was found late Wednesday night near the Bartha village in Saharanpur district, around 12 kilometres from the Hathini Kund Barrage where the accident took place.

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  CM Yogi's big move on swine flu as free H1N1 testing ordered at all govt health facilities in state

  September 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered free H1N1 testing at all government healthcare centres across the state. Hospitals have also been directed to ensure medicines, testing and isolation facilities.

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  FSDA cracks down on fake drug supply business from Saharanpur to Lucknow, FIR registered

  September 02, 2026 21:14 IST

  During the operation in Saharanpur, the entire setup related to packing of drugs was found. A large quantity of packing materials including stripping machines, batch stereos, dye punches and printed aluminum foil were recovered from the basement.

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  Akhilesh Yadav’s first reaction on new trustees, CEO of Ram Temple Trust: 'Huge responsibility'

  September 02, 2026 19:04 IST

  “There is a challenge before Trust because devotion ranks higher than credibility. BJP dealt a massive blow to devotion. So, it will be a huge responsibility for whoever is appointed," Akhilesh Yadav said.