News for 'Uttar Pradesh'

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 20-year-old woman, Chandni, died under suspicious circumstances in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, less than a month after her marriage. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, claiming they demanded a car despite receiving a motorcycle at the wedding. Police are investigating the matter, questioning the in-laws, and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Jharkhand Secure Decisive Victory Over Tamil Nadu in Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Jharkhand Secure Decisive Victory Over Tamil Nadu in Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Jharkhand defeated Tamil Nadu 8-1 in a Division A match of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026. Other victories were claimed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in Division 'A', while Delhi, Telangana, Karnataka, and Arunachal Pradesh registered victories in Division 'B'.

Man Dies By Suicide After Blackmail In UP Village

Man Dies By Suicide After Blackmail In UP Village

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after allegedly being harassed and blackmailed by a woman and her mother, who threatened to circulate his private photographs.

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 'terahvin' rituals of legendary shooter Jaspal Rana in Dehradun. Dignitaries paid their respects to the Padma Shri recipient, who passed away on June 11 due to cardiac complications. Rana, a celebrated pistol shooter and coach, was instrumental in guiding Manu Bhaker to Olympic success.

Interstate Arms Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police; Nine Arrested

Interstate Arms Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police; Nine Arrested

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged international connections, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.

Heatwave sweeps North India, UP on alert; relief in J-K, Himachal

Heatwave sweeps North India, UP on alert; relief in J-K, Himachal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Many places across northern states including Delhi recorded above-normal temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, while the India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Jammu and Kashmir saw a dip in temperatures with fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains.

Groom Killed In Jaunpur Wedding Procession Shooting

Groom Killed In Jaunpur Wedding Procession Shooting

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 27-year-old groom was shot dead by unidentified assailants while on his way to his wedding in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, triggering panic and prompting a police investigation.

Uddhav claims silver bricks donated by Sena to Ram temple 'stolen'

Uddhav claims silver bricks donated by Sena to Ram temple 'stolen'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP, accusing it of betraying Hindus by allegedly embezzling donations for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He vowed to lead protests for "BJP-mukt Ram" and questioned the BJP's Hindutva, calling it a "Pakistan Janata Party" for its alleged party-splitting tactics and questioning citizenship. Thackeray also targeted rebel MPs, including Sanjay Deshmukh, for their defection.

Uttar Pradesh and its 'sugarcane politics'

Uttar Pradesh and its 'sugarcane politics'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Nitin Tyagi is a young farmer in Budhagaon village of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. A few years ago, Tyagi left his fairly lucrative job in the medical industry and shifted base to his ancestral village to look after his land and property. He opened a small shop selling farm inputs in the village and also started taking a greater interest in agricultural matters which had so far been looked after by his father and uncles. Tyagi and his brothers primarily grow sugarcane, potato and wheat on nearly 10 acres of land with sugarcane taking up most of his time and effort. Being one of the most important and lucrative cash crops of the region, sugarcane is directly linked to the fate of millions of farmers in west UP and with it, the electoral fortunes of political parties seeking their votes in the coming assembly polls.

Duplicate Key ATM Theft: UP Man Nabbed in Kerala

Duplicate Key ATM Theft: UP Man Nabbed in Kerala

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Kerala for allegedly using duplicate keys to steal ATM cards from two-wheelers and withdraw money from bank accounts.

UP Clerk Dies After Fight Over Scooty, E-Rickshaw Collision

UP Clerk Dies After Fight Over Scooty, E-Rickshaw Collision

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old clerk from Khatauli Nagar Palika died after being beaten by two men following an argument over a collision between his scooty and an e-rickshaw. Police have arrested the two accused and are investigating the incident.

Mirzapur Man Arrested Over Alleged Forced Religious Conversion Attempt

Mirzapur Man Arrested Over Alleged Forced Religious Conversion Attempt

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a young woman and attempting to forcibly convert her religion. The arrest followed a complaint by the woman's mother, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.

Remarks Against Dalit Wedding Procession Leads To Clash

Remarks Against Dalit Wedding Procession Leads To Clash

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been detained following a clash in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly triggered by disparaging remarks directed at a Dalit family's wedding procession.

Agniveer Trainee Dies by Suicide at INS Chilka in Odisha

Agniveer Trainee Dies by Suicide at INS Chilka in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old Agniveer trainee from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in a suspected suicide at the INS Chilka naval training establishment in Odisha's Khurda district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Brother Accused Of Killing Man Over Love Marriage Outside Exam Centre

Brother Accused Of Killing Man Over Love Marriage Outside Exam Centre

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old man was shot dead outside a police recruitment examination centre in Saharanpur. His wife has accused her brother of committing the murder, alleging it was due to their love marriage which her family opposed. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

How Aadhaar Helped Reunite Missing Deaf Boy With Family

How Aadhaar Helped Reunite Missing Deaf Boy With Family

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 13-year-old hearing-impaired boy, missing from his West Bengal home for two years, was reunited with his family through the efforts of a government shelter home in Lucknow, with Aadhaar playing a crucial role in tracing his identity.

Police Accused Of Harassment In Etah Scooter Incident

Police Accused Of Harassment In Etah Scooter Incident

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Two women in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, allege they were chased and threatened by policemen in a car while riding a scooter. The incident is under investigation after a video went viral on social media.

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A business consultant in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly cheated of 98 lakh by two individuals who promised profits from a government tender. The accused, claiming to own two companies, convinced the victim to invest in a mobile phone supply tender for the Uttar Pradesh government, but failed to deliver on their promises.

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.

Teacher, mechanic, ex-bank employee among 8 held in Ram Temple theft case

Teacher, mechanic, ex-bank employee among 8 held in Ram Temple theft case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary -- people from diverse backgrounds are among the eight arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Hanuman Chalisa Protest: BJP Demands Arrests In Leader Assault Case

Hanuman Chalisa Protest: BJP Demands Arrests In Leader Assault Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

BJP workers in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, staged a sit-in protest and recited the Hanuman Chalisa at a police station, alleging inaction in arresting accused individuals involved in the assault of a BJP leader. The protest followed an alleged attack on BJP city vice-president Jayant Singh Dharmu. Police have registered a case and assured prompt action.

UP Wedding Turns Sour After Dispute Over Music

UP Wedding Turns Sour After Dispute Over Music

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A wedding celebration in Uttar Pradesh turned violent after a dispute over music selection led to a shooting and the cancellation of the wedding.

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

This has spelt trouble for the mills. Most of them are unable to pay the farmers.

Drunken Son Murders Father After Domestic Dispute In Mahoba

Drunken Son Murders Father After Domestic Dispute In Mahoba

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 33-year-old man in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 58-year-old father by hitting him with a brick during a domestic dispute while in an inebriated state. The father intervened to protect his daughter-in-law, leading to the fatal assault. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the absconding accused.

Why Uttar Pradesh netas love PK

Why Uttar Pradesh netas love PK

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Netas in Uttar Pradesh are using Rajkumar Hirani's film PK to play the politics of polarization.

Worship Act doesn't stop land acquisition for public projects: HC

Worship Act doesn't stop land acquisition for public projects: HC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, prohibits only the conversion of religious character but does not prevent the state from acquiring such properties for secular and public purposes. This observation came while dismissing a petition challenging the widening and beautification of the Dalmandi area in Varanasi for the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor, which involved the proposed demolition of six ancient mosques.

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A woman and her daughter were brutally attacked with sticks in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a property dispute. Police have arrested two individuals and are searching for the remaining suspects.

UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

An NIA court has sentenced three men for their involvement in an Al-Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy to carry out attacks in Uttar Pradesh. The convicts received jail terms ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment.

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his father-in-law and accomplices in Uttar Pradesh over an eight-year-old dispute stemming from his marriage to the latter's daughter.

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota PG

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota PG

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old JEE aspirant was found dead by suicide in his paying guest accommodation in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note has been found.

Man Stabbed To Death By Cousin In Pratapgarh Village

Man Stabbed To Death By Cousin In Pratapgarh Village

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 33-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his cousin in a village in the Maheshganj area on Saturday, police said.

Man Killed After Late-Night Beer Party In UP Village

Man Killed After Late-Night Beer Party In UP Village

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man was allegedly bludgeoned to death with a brick in Meetli village, Uttar Pradesh, following a late-night beer party; police suspect an illicit relationship as the motive and have detained three suspects.

Police Investigate Woman's Body Found in Trunk Dumped Near Highway

Police Investigate Woman's Body Found in Trunk Dumped Near Highway

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The body of a woman was discovered inside a metal trunk near a highway in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the victim and the perpetrators.

FIR Filed Against Ballia Village Head, Two Officers Over Fund Embezzlement

FIR Filed Against Ballia Village Head, Two Officers Over Fund Embezzlement

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An FIR has been registered against a village head and two village development officers in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 15.5 lakh in development funds following a complaint and subsequent probe.

21-year-old man nabbed in UP for posing as Brigadier

21-year-old man nabbed in UP for posing as Brigadier

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly impersonating a senior Indian Army brigadier. The operation, a joint effort by the Station Headquarters and ex-servicemen, also led to the apprehension of his associates who were posing as NSG commandos.

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have uncovered an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate with suspected links to Nepal and Chinese handlers, arresting five people in Bareilly district.

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a sophisticated organ trafficking racket in Kerala, operating under the guise of a medical tourism company. The network exploited financially distressed donors, forging documents and facilitating illegal transplant procedures at major hospitals, leading to arrests and freezing of assets.

High Court Seeks Solution For Juvenile Homes' Funding Delay

High Court Seeks Solution For Juvenile Homes' Funding Delay

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the delay in the release of funds to NGO-run juvenile homes operating under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, warning of action if a solution is not presented by May 29.

UP Couple Ends Life After Family Rejects Marriage

UP Couple Ends Life After Family Rejects Marriage

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A young couple in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train after facing opposition from their families regarding their marriage.

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the murder of a girl in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the state has become unsafe for women under the BJP government. He visited the victim's family, offered financial assistance, and criticised the state administration for failing to protect her despite her repeated appeals to the police.