The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.
Best wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath Ji on his birthday. His work towards the state’s progress is noteworthy, says Prime Minister Modi in a post on X.
Police said further investigation into the case is under way
The ED investigation is based on a First Information Report registered and charge sheets filed by the Delhi police
Rights body seeks action-taken report within two weeks on Dhenkanal girl held, sold in Jhansi
The Hunkar Manch threatened indefinite protests and demanded that a technical monitoring system be implemented to ensure all future competitive examinations are completely transparent and secure
The “fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge”, to be calculated effective from March, will be charged in June. The Congress and the SP dub the decision as the failure of the BJP government in the State and flag issues such as frequent power cuts
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi praises Uttar Pradesh’s vital contributions to the Indian Navy at the Nausena Shaurya Vatika inauguration
Mr. Shekhar, a 2004 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, added that the women associated with Field Testing work are being paid honorarium according to the prescribed rates for the testing work carried out by them
Officials say relief assistance of over ₹12.88 lakh has been proposed for affected families
Local residents said construction work was underway when a severe storm hit the area. Soon afterwards, portions of the bridge collapsed, bringing down supporting pillars and trapping workers under the debris
The devotees gathered in mosques and Idgahs for special prayers as administrations across the State maintained strict vigil and appealed to maintain peace and brotherhood
Special security arrangements are likely to be put in place in districts such as Sambhal, Meerut, Saharanpur, Rampur, Moradabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bahraich, Varanasi and Ayodhya
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav also questioned the absence of Uttar Pradesh's Power Minister from review meetings chaired by the Chief Minister
The government failed to take immediate measures to address the hardships and difficulties faced by the public regarding electricity supply, says Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ammeque Jamei
Only family members could understand the plight of the elderly, the sick, children, and women struggling with shortages of water and electricity in the extreme heat, Akhilesh Yadav says
He directed that namaz be offered only at traditional venues, and said under no circumstances should permission be granted to offer prayers by blocking roads
The six-lane expressway, expandable to eight lanes, connects Meerut to Prayagraj through 12 districts, and is being projected as a major logistics and industrial corridor linking western and eastern U.P.
The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by ₹2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those in Noida’s SEZ say the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save. Shrimansi Kaushik finds that workers’ spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, directing that an "immediate, impartial and time-bound investigation" be conducted in the matter
The incident took place in the presence of family members on May 22, at Sonta Rasulpur village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district
Data placed before the court showed that Uttar Pradesh has over 10 lakh arms licences, and out of these, 6,062 licences were issued to persons facing two or more criminal cases
Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati raised concerns over inadequate power supply and frequent power outages in Uttar Pradesh amid intense summer conditions
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasised expanding the land bank, adding that the incentives provided for investment should be turned into events to honour investors and boost their morale.
The alert has been issued for Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Jaunpur districts, where severe heatwave conditions are likely during the day
Teenage girls across five villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district are resisting child marriage, supported by frontline government workers who don’t want to see their own lives repeated in another generation. Ashna Butani meets the women leading and demanding change, in a State that sees the highest number of child brides in India
Governor stressed the need for the holistic development of students and directed teachers to attend classes on time and ensure the regular attendance of students
In the early hours of May 20, armed intruders scaled the wall of farmer Nizakat's house and held his family hostage
The Chief Minister said that the data centre cluster will create the basic infrastructure for Uttar Pradesh’s AI mission
Akhilesh Yadav, who released a ‘Samajwadi Audit Report’ regarding the misappropriation of reservation quotas, alleged that the scams and corruption have plagued recruitment processes under the BJP government
Police alleged that the viral social media posts were intended to tarnish the image of the government and administration and mislead the public
The Chief Minister's remarks come days ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, which will be observed on May 28
Requisition for 10,000 new teachers has been sent to the Education Service Selection Commission: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
The commission will be tasked with determining the reserved seat allocations within the rural bodies
The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages
Shalabh Mani Tripathi wrote a letter to the police administration, requesting that appropriate action be taken and a fine be issued against him
Congress leader Alam alleged through delay and even not responding to forwarding by the Chief Secretary office, the culture department is giving impression that it wants to hide information
The BSP president also criticised the Centre for increasing petrol and diesel prices by three rupees per litre, emphasising its detrimental effect on poor and middle-class families
Congress leader Ajay Rai said that the Union Government failed to respond appropriately to the crisis, especially as Russian President expressed condolences to India after 111 deaths and widespread destruction in U.P.
The PCI urged the UP government to withdraw the move against Mr. Verma and free the senior journalist from detention, stating that the UP police invoked the NSA after nearly a month of his arrest.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster
The lawyers representing Satyam and Aakriti, however, said the police have not submitted any documents in the court supporting the invocation of NSA; “Further procedure is petitioned in the High Court,” said advocate Choudhary Ali Zia Kabir.
UP emerges as a national leader in logistics and infrastructure development
According to reports received, 17 deaths were reported in Prayagraj, 16 in Bhadohi, nine in Fatehpur, five in Badaun, four in Pratapgarh, two each in Chandauli and Kushinagar, and one in Sonbhadra district
The orders issued by the Assembly Secretariat’s Principal Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Dubey, have come into immediate effect, officials said
Industrialists said that under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has built a new identity in law and order, investment, and industrial development
The encounter took place when Gurpreet Singh was being taken to Sakaldiha village to recreate the crime scene
CM Yogi Adityanath commits to make U.P. as India’s ‘Deep Tech Capital’ adding that the state is emerging as a leading hub in IT parks, start-ups and manufacturing today
Preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel
A recent CAG report highlights extensive encroachments on monuments in Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns among heritage conservationists that the syncretic legacy of Awadh could be lost without urgent action
In that expansion, alliance partner and SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, along with RLD’s Anil Kumar, Sunil Kumar Sharma, and Dara Singh Chauhan — who returned to the BJP from the SP — were inducted
The meeting is significant due to ongoing speculation about a cabinet expansion, the last of which was in March 2024
‘The SP is the largest constituent of the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh and will act as the fulcrum to defeat the BJP in U.P.,’ SP spokesperson Sunil Singh Yadav ‘Sajan’ says
“Against the national crime rate of 252.3, Uttar Pradesh recorded a crime rate of only 180.2.”
All Smart Meters installed under RDSS Scheme to shift to Postpaid Mode with immediate effect
Consumers will receive electricity bills after consumption, with bills for electricity used in May 2026 to be issued in June under the postpaid system
Five medical officers were dismissed for remaining absent from duty for a prolonged period without information and for staying away from medical work