Uttar Pradesh

Indian Railways has finalized preparations to flag off the country’s second premium Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, delivering a major upgrade to high-speed overnight passenger travel. Connecting the spiritual heart of Varanasi with the national capital, New Delhi, this state-of-the-art semi-high-speed overnight train provides long-distance commuters with a smoother, faster, and …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Lucknow to inaugurate the high-stakes meeting of the newly constituted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh State Executive Committee. Convening at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University auditorium in Aashiana, the two-day leadership summit gathers the party’s core state leadership, district …

The outcome of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) elections delivered a major psychological jolt to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. In a stunning sweep, the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) captured both the Varanasi Division Teachers’ and Varanasi Division Graduates’ …

In an unscripted, laughter-filled exchange that quickly captivated social media across Uttar Pradesh and beyond, popular stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral left Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath bursting into genuine laughter on a public stage in Lucknow. Known for his sharp, relatable observational humour rooted in North Indian sensibilities, the Kanpur-born comic …

The high-voltage biennial elections to 11 seats of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)—comprising five Graduates’ and six Teachers’ constituencies—culminated in an intense political contest that ended in a razor-thin 6–5 verdict between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP). Billed by political analysts …

The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has introduced sweeping amendments to the police character verification protocol for direct recruitment across all state departments, local bodies, and public corporations. Issued by Principal Secretary of Appointment and Personnel M. Devaraj in compliance with High Court directions, the comprehensive government order establishes …

In a significant judicial development for Uttar Pradesh politics, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted major relief to senior Samajwadi Party (SP) stalwart and former cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan alongside his son, former Suar MLA Abdullah Azam Khan. Presiding over the matter, a single-judge bench of Justice Samit …

In a stern judicial intervention, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a final opportunity to submit his formal response to an appeal challenging his acquittal in the high-profile sexual harassment case. Emphasizing that judicial timelines cannot be deferred indefinitely, the …

A sudden meteorological shift driven by the influence of cyclonic system Arnab and associated western disturbances is altering weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh, bringing an early onset of winter chill. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that moisture-laden winds and sudden cyclonic circulations will deliver scattered-to-heavy rainfall, blustery surface winds, …

In an aggressive political counter-offensive designed to neutralize opposition narratives and mobilize grassroots cadres, the Bharatiya Janata Party has rolled out its high-decibel nationwide campaign titled “Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao” (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy). As a central highlight of the party’s outreach blitz across Uttar Pradesh, BJP National President Nitin …