Two individuals have been arrested in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, after a video surfaced showing a 22-year-old man being tied to an electricity pole and brutally beaten, allegedly for visiting his girlfriend in the village.
A 26-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by three people over an old enmity in Shadra Banger village in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an illegal kidney transplant racket operating in Kanpur, arresting five doctors and the alleged ringleader. The investigation revealed a network exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit, with potential links to other major cities and even international connections.
A 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh, India, completed a 9km 'dandvat yatra' (prostration pilgrimage) to a local temple after his request for a divorce was granted, fulfilling a vow he made during marital difficulties.
A space designated or reserved for communal Eid day prayers, year after year is called an Eidgah or an Idgah and many an Indian city has a landmark, historic Eidgah.
The family of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh, has demanded compensation and a government job for his widow from the local administration.
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad threatened to resign if the Nishad community is not granted Scheduled Caste status. He made the announcement during a rally in Gorakhpur, where he also criticised previous governments for neglecting the community.
A court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a Dalit man in 2001. The verdict was delivered after the court found the accused guilty based on presented evidence.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for illegally selling LPG cylinders, leading to the recovery of 62 cylinders and a vehicle. The accused was selling cylinders without authorisation and at inflated prices.
A police inspector in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, died suddenly while on duty, with officials suspecting a cardiac arrest. The inspector was deployed for examination duty at the police lines when he fell ill and was declared dead at a medical college.
A man was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district for attempting to enter Nepal using fake documents.
Noida Police have suspended two officers for failing to include key legal provisions in a rape case FIR, including those related to unlawful religious conversion and the SC/ST Act.
A 28-year-old man was killed by a tiger while working in his sugarcane field in Nandlalpurva village, Uttar Pradesh. Forest officials have advised locals to be alert and are attempting to capture the tiger.
The demolition of statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread outrage and political condemnation, leading to an FIR and government action.
Several states in north India, including Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, experienced varied weather conditions, including light to moderate rainfall, fog, and temperature fluctuations.
Police in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals involved in the theft of teak trees from agricultural fields. The investigation was launched following a complaint about stolen trees, leading to the recovery of stolen logs and the seizure of vehicles and tools used in the crime.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, has accused her husband and in-laws of assault following a dispute over a shortage of cooking gas cylinders.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have detained 14 people after a violent clash erupted at an HP gas agency due to a dispute over gas bookings.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to maintain her parents-in-law under Section 125 of the CrPC, now Section 144 of the BNSS, clarifying the scope of maintenance laws in India.
A 22-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in a swift trial under the POCSO Act.
Former JD(U) leader KC Tyagi has joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), citing shared ideologies with Chaudhary Charan Singh and Ram Manohar Lohia. He aims to strengthen the party and champion the cause of farmers.
A woman was fatally assaulted in her home in Uttar Pradesh by her brother-in-law and other family members while her young son witnessed the attack.
Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.
A man has been arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attacking the home of an RSS functionary and his neighbour. The accused and his family are alleged to have vandalised property and looted cash and jewellery.
Families in Uttar Pradesh express anxiety over the safety of their relatives in the Middle East following a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran, which has triggered retaliatory actions and heightened regional tensions.
A drunken youth's disturbance in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into stone pelting at police, resulting in injuries and property damage. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for calm.
Ranjit Khirid came up with an all-round performance as Maharashtra reduced Uttar Pradesh to 234 for 8 after piling 394 runs.
A watchman in Uttar Pradesh was critically injured after being allegedly set on fire by the son of a village head following a dispute over a malfunctioning handpump.
A man in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his father-in-law following a domestic dispute in 2016.
Uttar Pradesh chasing a target of 232 ended the day on 59 for one after bowling out Maharashtra for 119 in the second innings.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of attempting to alter West Bengal's demography by importing voters from other states ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, alleging a conspiracy to undermine the democratic rights of local residents.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother due to a property dispute and ongoing financial tensions. The accused confessed to the crime, citing humiliation and a desire to control his brother's assets as motives.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested six more individuals in connection with an Iftar party held near the Sonpathri Ashram Temple, bringing the total number of arrests to ten. The arrests stem from allegations of cooking non-vegetarian food and improperly disposing of the leftovers, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments and violated forest regulations.
A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that occurred during a wedding procession in 2017 following a dispute over loud music.
Lathmar Holi in Nandagaon begins the colourful week-long Holi celebrations in Mathura with sticks, shields, music and deep-rooted traditions of Krishna and Radha.
Three men were killed in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The victims were on their way to a wedding when the accident occurred near Basura village.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to promptly address public grievances, including farmer harassment, land encroachments, and infrastructure issues, during a 'Janta Darshan' event.
The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of 38.74 lakh to the family of a father and son who died in a road accident in 2020, caused by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh.
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