The teams will be in addition to the 56 such contingents which are undertaking flood combat operations in these two states, besides Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Congress has criticised the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly misusing grants from the Centre and blamed it for rising crime and corruption in the state.
An interesting phenomenon of the UP assembly elections 2012 is the emergence of many small Muslim political outfits, says Dr Mohammad Sajjad
Hindu activists protested a wedding reception for an interfaith couple in Shahjahanpur, leading to its cancellation. The couple had married in a registry marriage in Delhi.
Six persons drowned in flood-hit areas of Uttar Pradesh where major rivers continued to flow above the danger mark, official sources said on Tuesday. "Since Monday afternoon, six persons, including three children, an infant and a teenager died due to drowning in different parts of Hardoi, taking the toll in rain-related incidents in the district to 16," they said. The Army and administration were carrying out rescue and relief operations.
The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh was published after a special intensive revision exercise, with 12.55 crore voters retained out of 15.44 crore listed earlier. Around 2.89 crore voters were excluded due to deaths, migration, or multiple registrations.
Residents in Ghaziabad are in shock after three sisters committed suicide, with preliminary investigations suggesting online gaming addiction as a contributing factor. The incident has sparked concerns about the impact of prolonged screen time and social isolation on young people's mental health.
The Unnao rape case survivor expressed satisfaction after the Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence. She voiced her faith in the justice system.
The Election Commission on Thursday extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in six states and Union territories following requests from the chief electoral officers.
Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win
Based on preliminary information, the Borivali GRP have registered a murder case against an unidentified person. Efforts are being made to trace the attacker, the official added.
Panchayat Season 5 is officially confirmed for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video with the beloved cast returning, fresh twists, and new plot developments.
Tall claims about her government's achievements and heavy bashing of the Congress-led UPA regime at the Centre remained Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's mainstay at a press meet in Lucknow on Thursday to mark completion of her three years in office.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.
The tragedy struck the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening, when about 19 people were riding the swing before it suddenly tilted and then crashed onto the ground.
A petition has been filed in court alleging irregularities in the handling of belongings seized from former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently jailed in Uttar Pradesh.
Drones will soon perform a special task in the state capital apart from functioning as eyes in the sky with the Lucknow Police planning to use them for dispersing mobs.
Incessant rains across Uttar Pradesh have claimed 73 lives in the past 48 hours. The death toll due to heavy rains and flooding has reached 580 this year. "The victims were poor people, living either in kutcha houses or old and dilapidated buildings, which collapsed during heavy rains," Principal Secretary (revenue) Balwinder Kumar told rediff.com.
With the help of police, fire brigade personnel and local residents, the pilots were rescued safely.
The panchayat said that boys and girls seen in public places wearing half pants was against social norms, which has a negative impact on society.
Around 1.72 crore voters, including 94.60 lakh men and 77.84 lakh women, are eligible to cast their votes in this round to decide the fate of 635 candidates.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Monday lauded Deputy Superintendent of Police and international cricketer Deepti Sharma for her "exemplary and historic performance" in India's win at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deepti said it was a matter of great pride to address the gathering at the Police Headquarters.
"I thank the high command for imposing their trust on me and assigning me this big responsibility," she said soon after the announcement.
A youth in Uttar Pradesh, India, amputated his foot in a desperate attempt to gain admission to medical college through the disability quota after failing the NEET exam twice. Police are investigating the incident.
On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.
A man allegedly shot his wife dead at a police station in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, after she was detained following his complaint that she had eloped with her lover.
The gold loan portfolio across the system has nearly doubled to Rs 15.6 lakh crore in two years to November 2025, as a spike in prices of the precious commodity encouraged lenders to increase their exposures to the safer segment, a report said on Wednesday.
While five deaths were reported from Jaunpur, two were reported from Mathura, and one each from Lucknow, Deoria and Barabanki.
Riding on momentum gained from Mumbai win, Punjab to take on Saurashtra in VHT semis
Noida police have arrested two more builders in connection with the death of a software engineer who drowned after his car plunged into a waterlogged trench near a construction site. The arrests follow public outrage and allegations of negligence.
The alleged mastermind of an organized gang involved in sexual exploitation, religious conversion, and blackmailing in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district was arrested at Delhi's IGI airport while attempting to flee abroad.
While the Samajwadi Party largely banks on its Muslim-Yadav support base, the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to counter it with the Modi-Yogi combo in the state assembly polls.
Panic gripped Mau railway junction in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning following a call claiming that a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express (15018 Down), prompting security agencies to evacuate the train and launch a thorough search.
"Incessant rains which continued to wreck havoc over the entire state throughout the current monsoon season, have left 660 dead so far," UP's principal revenue secretary Balwinder Kumar said.
Two dedicated freight corridors -- Eastern and Western -- are in operation covering several states and districts.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government and others on a plea filed by a woman advocate alleging illegal detention and custodial sexual assault at a police station in Noida.
Under fire for the Badaun gangrape and murder of 2 sisters, Uttar Pradesh government on Monday shifted Principal Secretary (Home) Anil Kumar Gupta.
Ton-up Desai helps Saurashtra make semis
She was administered the oath of office by and secrecy by Governor T V Rajeswar at the Raj Bhavan lawns.
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