Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.
The Congress is a dismal third in 17 of the 19 constituencies where the party's general secretary (east) campaigned in Uttar Pradesh.
A GST Deputy Commissioner, Prashant Kumar Singh, resigned in protest against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand's remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, citing attempts to divide the nation on caste and religious lines.
From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel, reports Siddharth Kalhans.
Half centuries from Suresh Raina (66) and Parveen Kumar (51 not out) helped Uttar Pradesh recover from a wobbly start and reach a respectable 275 for eight against Railways on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Super League match in New Delhi on Saturday.
An accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has requested temporary bail to attend his wedding in Agra, scheduled for March 11. The court will hear the plea on Tuesday.
UPCC chief Ajai Rai clarifies Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's role in Uttar Pradesh Congress campaigns, emphasizing her national leadership while confirming her continued prominence in the state.
Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.
A 42-year-old man was shot dead at a wedding venue in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly by two young men due to an old dispute. One suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
A cleric was allegedly assaulted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from religious organisations.
A 28-year-old cleric was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for strict action.
Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.
Prateek Yadav is the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav's second wife, Sadhna Yadav. His stepbrother and former chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav, currently heads the Samajwadi Party, the main opposition in Uttar Pradesh.
A man in Delhi died after being hit by a train while chasing a snatcher who stole his mobile phone at Shahdara railway station. Police have arrested the accused and the receiver of the stolen phone.
The India all-rounder scored 88 as UP, replying to TN's score of 325, posted 204 for 4 at stumps on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.
Family members in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.
A 40-year-old woman was killed and four others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in the Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the unidentified vehicle and driver.
The first innings lead proved vital as the match against AP ended in a draw.
A BJP MLC in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint alleging he was held under 'digital arrest' by individuals posing as Mumbai ATS officers.
During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.
The slender 14-run first innings lead in the final against Bengal sufficed for Uttar Pradesh to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy crown.
A woman and her daughter died in Lakhimpur Kheri after consuming poison in an alleged suicide attempt, while another daughter is in critical condition. Depression over a recent family death is suspected as the cause.
Uttar Pradesh thrashed Assam by eight wickets to win their first Ranji match of the season.
Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.
The crime branch had arrested Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), Swapnil Sakat (23) and Asaram Fasale, who had allegedly provided a scooter and other logistic support and weapons to the shooter, the official said.
Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.
An assistant teacher in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is under investigation following allegations of molesting a Class seven student. The teacher is also accused of inappropriate behaviour towards other female students.
Medium pacer Praveen Kumar claimed four wickets as Haryana scored 250 for 7 on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.
India is sending its first national delegation of youth artists to the Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to record his statement in a defamation case related to his 2018 remarks against Amit Shah. The case, filed by a BJP leader, alleges derogatory remarks made during the Karnataka elections.
A 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Delhi while chasing a snatcher who allegedly stole his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar for allegedly firing shots during a dispute with neighbours over loud music during Holi celebrations.
Police in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, rescued 20 bovine animals from smugglers in two separate operations, arresting two suspects and impounding two vehicles.
Amid the row, the mela administration issued a notice asking Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to explain how he was using the title of Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth.
A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, is accused of hacking to death four family members following a dispute over money. Police have arrested the suspect, while a family member alleges a different person committed the crime.
A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly providing sleeping pills to a 55-year-old man before he was stabbed to death by his daughters. The accused is suspected to have been in a relationship with the victim's minor daughter.
A man was killed, his body chopped into pieces and dumped in the Yamuna River by his friend and his associates after he refused to give them money, according to police. Four people, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the killing.
In her complaint filed on Wednesday, the 26-year-old victim said she lived in Kurukshetra, where she worked with a private company. On Tuesday, she had come to Gurugram to meet a friend.
A 20-year-old domestic help was found dead in her employer's residence in Gurugram, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
An undertrial accused of rape and offenses under the SC/ST Act escaped police custody during a court appearance in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered against two policemen for alleged negligence, and a separate case has been lodged against the absconding accused.
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