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‘Links to PFI, Delhi blast accused’: Arrested KGMU doctor under lens; UP Police STF may take over case

January 13, 2026 1:34 am

Accused doctor to be expelled, says Vice-Chancellor after meeting UP CM; varsity claims reports emerged of larger 'religious conversion' racket.

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 12, 2026 1:15 pm

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train launch: The Amrit Bharat trains have been designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

1,651 to compete in Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission competition

January 12, 2026 10:07 am

Competition to be conducted in three phases across 20 skill categories

Ruckus over 'religious conversion' case: KGMU Lucknow staff threaten protest for delay in filing FIR

January 12, 2026 11:15 am

Women panel chief allegedly created a ruckus on campus last Friday over ‘religious conversion’ incident

Uttar Pradesh weather update: Day temperatures rise 3-6°C, cold returns today

January 12, 2026 11:05 am

Temperatures are expected to drop again by 2-3°C from January 12.  

KGMU doctor facing 'forced conversion, abortion' charges held; ruckus at varsity amid women panel vice-chief's visit

January 10, 2026 1:40 pm

Accused sent to judicial custody; Women Commission Vice-Chairperson raises questions over varsity's handling of case

‘Love jihad’ charges: Lucknow’s KGMU set to sack doctor, puts up notices seeking complaints

January 09, 2026 12:59 pm

Panel probing allegations of involvement of other faculty members and individuals on campus in “religious conversion” includes a former UP DGP

India upheld its history and culture through authentic evidence: UP CM Yogi at book launch

January 09, 2026 11:47 am

Says ‘Early North India and Its Coinage’, published by Hinduja foundation, counters Western narratives to distort India’s historical, democratic traditions

Jailed ex-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur hospitalised in Lucknow over cardiac ailment

January 08, 2026 12:23 pm

Arrested in a cheating case on December 10, ex-police officer referred to Lucknow for advanced medical care

Construction of hi-tech control room near Ram temple in Ayodhya complete: UP govt

January 08, 2026 12:26 pm

Built at a cost of Rs 11.28 crore, the facility also has an ultra-modern administrative building, officials say

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.