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Bhupendra Pandey is the Resident Editor of the Indian Express’ Lucknow edition.

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‘Ghar to unka Unnao hai’: UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar mocks Unnao rape victim

December 24, 2025 19:36 IST

The woman and her family had protested at India Gate on Tuesday, hours after the Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

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‘Trial court erred in conviction’: Allahabad HC acquits man who spent 24 years in jail in dacoity case

December 24, 2025 16:34 IST

The trial court had sentenced the man to life imprisonment. Ordering his release, the HC noted that he was convicted merely on his confessional statement before the lower court

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

Govt spends Rs 30-35 lakh on a seat every year, you owe it to society: Nadda to medical students

December 21, 2025 09:52 IST

Says aspirants are free to go abroad but they should not complain about lack of infrastructure in India

Sun, Dec 21, 2025

Prep underway ahead of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal opening on December 25 in Lucknow.

PM Modi in Lucknow on Christmas for Rashtra Prerna Sthal inauguration. Check details

December 21, 2025 09:34 IST

What is the project about? Why is it of signifance? Read about it here.

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

Mothers of four minor boys who ‘harassed’ girl arrested by Budaun police; SHO says wanted to ‘teach them a lesson’

December 20, 2025 14:29 IST

The SHO said a lesson should be taught to such parents for not imparting ‘achhe sanskar'. The boys belong to a minority community.

Sun, Dec 21, 2025

‘Guard of honour’ for preacher by UP Police recruits sparks row; DGP demands answers

December 19, 2025 06:21 IST

The purported video showed the preacher being welcomed by Bahraich Superintendent of Police R N Singh and other policemen with a red carpet laid before him

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Hearing 12 petitions filed by women in live-in relationships who sought protection as they feared a threat to their lives, the HC ordered the police chiefs of the districts concerned to provide immediate protection if someone disturbs their peaceful living.

12 women in live-in relationships get Allahabad High Court shield: ‘Not illegal… state’s duty to protect’

December 18, 2025 17:59 IST

Hearing the petitions by the women who feared a threat to their lives, the HC ordered police to provide immediate protection if someone disturbs their peaceful living.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

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Former UP DGP Prashant Kumar appointed chief of teacher recruitment commission

December 18, 2025 06:32 IST

Kumar, known for his proximity to CM Adityanath, says his priority will be ensuring fairness in selections

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

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Soon, every UP village to have a digital library to help those preparing for competitive exams

December 18, 2025 06:27 IST

11,350 panchayats in 35 districts will have libraries in the first phase; books and other material selected, says government

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Yogi Adityanath has ordered the invocation of the National Security Act against fertiliser black-marketers while intensifying efforts to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy. (File)

UP acts tough against fake fertiliser sale, CM calls for invoking NSA

December 17, 2025 10:16 IST

Adityanath says activities of field-level officers should be monitored

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Maoist leader on the run for 13 yrs arrested in Varanasi: ATS

Naxal leader on the run for 13 years arrested by UP ATS in Varanasi

December 16, 2025 06:45 IST

Sitaram alias Vinay Ji had left his Ballia home to join the banned organisation in 1986, say police

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

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Cough syrup racket: ED raids in four UP districts, Ahmedabad, Ranchi

December 13, 2025 05:30 IST

Documents of 180 shell firms found at Ranchi office of syndicate kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, say officials

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

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India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel sets sail in Varanasi

December 12, 2025 06:26 IST

The boat can carry 50 passengers in an air-conditioned cabin and runs eight hours on a single hydrogen fill

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

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Slap Gangster Act against those arrested in illegal cough syrup racket: Food safety admin

December 12, 2025 05:31 IST

For the first time, cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and BNS, instead of just cancelling offenders’ licences

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

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UP govt gives the go-head for Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen at IIT-BHU

December 11, 2025 06:53 IST

The centre to be jointly developed by IIT-BHU and MMMUT Gorakhpur under UP Green Hydrogen Policy–2024.

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

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UP DGP reviews functioning of IGRS system & cyber crime units

December 10, 2025 06:33 IST

The ADGs of zones, IGs of ranges, district police chiefs and commissionerate heads joined the meeting

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

He also criticised excessive trade-union politics and called for unity at the Gorakhpur event.

‘Stay alert against those who divide society…’: UP CM; pays tribute to CDS Bipin Rawat in Gorakhpur

December 09, 2025 19:07 IST

The Chief Minister was addressing the inauguration ceremony of an auditorium named after former CDS General Bipin Rawat at the Sainik School in Gorakhpur.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025