News for 'Uttar Pradesh'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'In India, there is this first generation migrant, say from a small village in UP. He didn't go to the Gulf to buy a big house but make the life of his family better.' 'He may have paid 1 lakh rupees to an agent to go to the Gulf. Imagine what will happen to him and his family if he has to come back. He and his family will become poor again.' 'He went to the Gulf to come out of poverty, but this war will make his family trapped in poverty once again.'

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Members of the Yadav community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, staged a protest against the film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story,' claiming it could disrupt social harmony and hurt community sentiments. Protesters burned posters and demanded a ban on the film's release, threatening legal action and further agitation if their demands are not met.

Lucknow earns UNESCO recognition for culinary heritage

Lucknow earns UNESCO recognition for culinary heritage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Lucknow has been officially inducted into UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (CCN) under the 'Gastronomy' category, recognizing its culinary heritage.

All eyes on Uttar Pradesh, even Paytm's

All eyes on Uttar Pradesh, even Paytm's

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The firm chooses UP for payments bank launch in February. Karan Choudhury reports.

BJP ropes in Modi for Uttar Pradesh poll campaign

BJP ropes in Modi for Uttar Pradesh poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has skipped the Bharatiya Janata Party's poll campaign in Punjab and Uttarakhand, will drum up support for the party in Uttar Pradesh elections.

Faridabad woman was gang-raped inside ambulance: Police

Faridabad woman was gang-raped inside ambulance: Police

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

According to the police details, the woman went to her friend's house in Sector 23, Faridabad, on Monday evening. While returning home, she took an auto-rickshaw to the NIT 2 Chowk and then walked to the Metro Chowk.

Uttar Pradesh pre-medical entrance exam 2007

Uttar Pradesh pre-medical entrance exam 2007

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

UP pre-medical entrance exam 2007.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A flight attendant from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, was among those killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of an NCP leader and three others. The news has brought deep mourning to her native village.

SC steps in to fast-track acid attack cases nationwide

SC steps in to fast-track acid attack cases nationwide

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to establish timelines for trial courts to expedite the conclusion of acid attack cases across the country, emphasising the need for a more proactive approach and adequate compensation for victims.

Who will rule Uttar Pradesh? India will know TODAY

Who will rule Uttar Pradesh? India will know TODAY

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Tuesday will not only determine the political fate of India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, but will also mark the success or failure of several political bigwigs who led the campaign of their respective political outfits.

LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

According to Cricbuzz, the franchise has received clearance from the BCCI to release the trio, as none of them are involved in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Terror accused's murder in jail: 2 Haryana prison officials suspended

Terror accused's murder in jail: 2 Haryana prison officials suspended

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Haryana government suspends jail officials after a terror accused was murdered inside Neemka Jail in Faridabad. The victim, Abdul Rehman, was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to attack the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Why Uttar Pradesh is the mother of all elections

Why Uttar Pradesh is the mother of all elections

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Neerja Chowdhury on why Uttar Pradesh has a significance all its own when it comes to politics.

AI Summit protest: 4 Youth Cong workers held, police suspect plot

AI Summit protest: 4 Youth Cong workers held, police suspect plot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested four Indian Youth Congress workers for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit venue, with officials investigating a potential wider conspiracy.

Big B appointed Uttar Pradesh's brand ambassador

Big B appointed Uttar Pradesh's brand ambassador

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Reliance Group's Anil Ambani, Godrej Group's Adi Godrej, chief of Sahara Parivar Subrata Roy Sahara and HLL CEO M S Banga held a brainstorming session with government officials to chalk-out a roadmap for the development of the state.

Rise of the Gen X neta in Uttar Pradesh

Rise of the Gen X neta in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

A new crop of politicians is redefining the dynamics of politics in Uttar Pradesh. Neerja Chowdhury analyses the mood change in the poll-bound state.

Canteen Owner Murdered, Body Chopped and Dumped in Yamuna

Canteen Owner Murdered, Body Chopped and Dumped in Yamuna

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man and his accomplices allegedly murdered a canteen owner in Delhi, dismembered his body, and disposed of the remains in the Yamuna River, motivated by greed for gold and cash.

Uttar Pradesh flood toll rises to 67

Uttar Pradesh flood toll rises to 67

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Four more people die in Uttar Pradesh floods, as the overall toll rises to 67.

UP namaaz row: Suspended principal found innocent, reinstated

UP namaaz row: Suspended principal found innocent, reinstated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

A government primary school principal in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has been reinstated after an inquiry found allegations of him asking students to offer 'namaz' were false.

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party is looking at taking a plunge into the political cesspool of Uttar Pradesh, where state assembly elections are to be held in 2017.

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Uttar Pradesh authorities have registered 74 cases and arrested 75 people in connection with the illegal storage and sale of codeine-based cough syrup. A minister alleges links to the Samajwadi Party and an SIT is investigating.

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.

Juyal's heroics help UP down Assam in Vijay Hazare

Juyal's heroics help UP down Assam in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Juyal's 150 not out fashions 58-run win via VJD method for UP against Assam

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

According to the police, a Philippine national stayed at the Nadwa Darul Uloom hostel, but no information about his stay was shared with the local police.

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, highlighting India's growing presence in the hardware sector and its strong partnership with the United States in AI and chip technologies.

Yogi orders to set up detention centres for illegal immigrants

Yogi orders to set up detention centres for illegal immigrants

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Yogi He stated that law and order, national security, and social harmony are top priorities, and that any form of illegal activity will not be tolerated, it added.

Will Cong-Samajwadi alliance survive Bihar shock?

Will Cong-Samajwadi alliance survive Bihar shock?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The sweeping victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections has caused ripples across the country, but perhaps more pronounced in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due in 2027.

Woman, partner killed husband over same-sex relationship

Woman, partner killed husband over same-sex relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

"When the two women were prevented from meeting each other, they allegedly conspired to remove the victim, so that they could live independently," the SP added.

The dangers of doing business in Uttar Pradesh

The dangers of doing business in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Growth and expansion of business has little or no possibility in UP, especially when the government is involved or policy changes are needed.

Ram Janmabhoomi leader and BJP ex-MP Ram Vilas Vedanti dies at 67

Ram Janmabhoomi leader and BJP ex-MP Ram Vilas Vedanti dies at 67

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Ram Vilas Vedanti, a prominent leader in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP, died of a heart attack at the age of 67 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. His last rites will be performed in Ayodhya.

BJP needs a tsunami to conquer Uttar Pradesh

BJP needs a tsunami to conquer Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

If the BJP wants to win 60 out of UP's 80 seats, it will need a jump of 30 percent in its vote share -- which is a mammoth task.

UP boy gives away family jewellery worth lakhs to buy momos

UP boy gives away family jewellery worth lakhs to buy momos

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A Class 7 student in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly traded family jewellery worth approximately Rs 85 lakh for momos. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for the third.

Poet Munawwar Rana's daughter alleges triple talaq

Poet Munawwar Rana's daughter alleges triple talaq

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Hiba Rana, daughter of poet Munawwar Rana, has filed a case against her husband alleging triple talaq, dowry harassment, and assault. The FIR details years of alleged abuse and demands for dowry.

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Promising youngster Jadumani Singh upstaged seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal to storm into the final

'Amit Shah incited communal violence in Uttar Pradesh'

'Amit Shah incited communal violence in Uttar Pradesh'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in an interview with CNN-IBN hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party saying there is ample evidence to show that BJP leaders are stoking communal divide in the state.

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

An NIA team inspected the site of a balloon gas cylinder blast in Mysuru that killed one person and injured four others. The investigation is ongoing.

Khalistani, Bangladeshi terror outfits may target Delhi ahead of R-Day: Intel

Khalistani, Bangladeshi terror outfits may target Delhi ahead of R-Day: Intel

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

According to sources from the Intelligence Bureau, Punjab-based gangsters are "acting as foot soldiers for Khalistani and radical handlers operating from abroad," as they continue to establish links with "Khalistani terror elements".