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Minor booked for abetment to suicide after boy dies by jumping in front of train in Kanpur

February 07, 2026 3:56 pm

According to police, the 16-year-old victim, a Class 10 student, had reportedly alleged the accused, a Class 9 student, of harassing and blackmailing him over a photograph. He was later produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, officials said.

EC plotting with BJP to delete 1 crore Muslim, PDA votes in UP SIR, will move court: Akhilesh Yadav

February 04, 2026 3:46 am

Says an officer posted in CMO pressuring divisional commissioners, DMs to remove voters through Form-7

In a pilot project, UP Police personnel undergo training to boost behavioural & operational skills

February 04, 2026 3:50 am

The programme aims at equipping officers to respond professionally in high-pressure situations and public interactions

MOUs worth Rs 10,000 crore inked at UP Pharma Conclave

February 04, 2026 7:09 pm

CM says state working with a clear vision and strong policy framework to become a leading pharma hub

Jailer suspended after inmate released despite pending warrant

February 02, 2026 8:54 am

Taking cognizance of the lapse, the Prison Department suspended jailor Vikram Singh Yadav and initiated departmental proceedings against him.

Lucknow: Two minors booked after schoolmate 'loses vision in one eye during assault'

February 02, 2026 2:22 am

Victim's family accuses school staff of inaction; police probe on

1.56 lakh BLAs, survey of ticket aspirants’ visibility on ground— SP gears up for UP Assembly polls

February 01, 2026 4:16 am

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has asked party MPs to keep a close watch on the ongoing SIR in the state

'Such encounters becoming routine’: Allahabad HC on man being shot in leg before arrest in UP

January 31, 2026 9:18 am

The bench was hearing the bail applications of Anas, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, Deepak Lohapita of Jhansi and Raju alias Rajkumar of Mirzapur who were arrested by police after being shot in the leg.

UP govt okays plan to resettle 99 Hindu families displaced from East Pakistan

January 30, 2026 3:23 am

All these families will be resettled in Rasulabad tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district; will be allotted 0.50 acres on a 30-year lease with a maximum lease period of 90 years

Dhoti-kurta replaces jerseys, commentary in Sanskrit: Inside a ‘classical’ cricket match in Varanasi

January 29, 2026 4:14 pm

The one-day cricket tournament, in which four Varanasi-based Sanskrit institutions took part, was an attempt at blending ancient Indian tradition with the modern sport.

UGC’s equity regulations trigger widespread protests across Uttar Pradesh

January 28, 2026 4:35 pm

Student protests have spread across Uttar Pradesh against the University Grants Commission’s 2026 equity regulations for higher education institutions, with demonstrators demanding clarity and safeguards amid rising unrest over perceived implementation issues

In Pictures: Guru Nanak Girls college marks Lohri festival in Lucknow

January 13, 2026 6:08 pm

In Pictures: Bone-chilling cold and dense fog blanket Lucknow, UP

January 02, 2026 6:40 pm

Uttar Pradesh is facing bone-chilling cold and dense fog as a severe cold wave grips the state. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life in Lucknow and several other districts, forcing school closures, affecting transport services, and prompting government measures to protect people from the cold.

As cops stop Samajwadi Party's march to Vidhan Sabha, Akhilesh & MLAs sit in protest

September 19, 2022 3:34 pm

During the protest march, SP leaders raised issues of law and order, unemployment, and farmers’ woes.

Express Wanderlust: When Lucknow's Bara Imambara reopened its doors to tourists

June 30, 2021 5:16 pm

It was a source of relief for tourist guides at the iconic Bara Imambara in Lucknow, which opened to visitors on June 17.

Most of India under lockdown as coronavirus cases cross 400

March 23, 2020 6:36 pm

Violators could either face a fine of Rs 1,000 or a jail term of six months if they do not abide by the lockdown orders, the government said.

From tanks to fighter jets: Innovations in defence technology on show at DefExpo

February 06, 2020 11:41 am

The 11th edition of the biennial mega Defence Expo will continue till February 8 where defence manufacturers from the public and private sectors, as well as Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are displaying their products.

Charred vehicles, vandalised police station: Pictures that tell the story of violence in Lucknow

December 22, 2019 7:24 am

Protesters pelted stones and torched vehicles parked outside a police post in Lucknow. Police fire teargas shells to control the situation in Madeyganj area. About 20 people have been taken into custody.

Five killed, several injured as fire engulfs two hotels in Lucknow's Charbagh

June 19, 2018 3:01 pm

At least five people were killed and around six were injured after a fire broke out in the Charbagh area of Lucknow on Tuesday morning.

News in Numbers: India’s busiest passport office.

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

#NewsInNumbers How much work the busiest passport office in India does. (PS: It’s Lucknow which was recently in the news over an inter-faith couple’s complaint.

Lucknow: At least five killed in fire

June 19, 2018 9:22 pm

Lucknow DIG slaps elderly street vendor

February 24, 2016 2:37 pm

Lucknow, Feb 24 (ANI): The Deputy Inspector General of Lucknow has been caught on camera abusing and slapping a street vendor. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media embarrassing the Uttar Pradesh Government and the State Police department.

Groom killed in celebratory firing in UP

February 18, 2016 5:51 am

Sitapur, Feb 18 (ANI): A marriage party turned out to be a sorrow affair after the groom was allegedly shot dead accidently in a celebratory firing. As per reports, the man who fired is yet to be identified. The bullet hit the groom's head and he fell off the horse. He was immediately rushed to the Sitapur district hospital, where doctors referred him to Lucknow after some preliminary medication. However, he succumbed to his injuries on his way to Lucknow. The news of the groom's death has created panic among the two families.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

Education should be used as tool for character building: Rajnath Singh

January 22, 2016 12:06 pm

Lucknow, Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on Friday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the purpose of education is not only to gain knowledge, but also to culturally groom oneself. He asserted that students should learn from Swami Vivekananda, who said that “character makes a man”.

Varanasi: PM Modi flags off Mahamana Superfast Express

January 22, 2016 12:03 pm

Varanasi, Jan 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Mahamana Superfast Express in Varanasi. The train will run between Varanasi and Delhi via Lucknow thrice a week. The train is fully equipped with the modern facilities and also has new renovated AC-coaches fitted with LED television screens. This is Prime Minister Modi's fifth visit to his constituency after assuming office in May, 2014.