Heavy rain and storms killed 56 people across Uttar Pradesh in three days, leaving many areas waterlogged. With rivers rising and homes damaged, rescue teams remain on alert across the state.
Heavy rain and strong winds killed 10 people and injured 17 across Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. The widespread downpour damaged homes and crops, disrupted movement and kept flood-prone districts on high alert.
Acharya Pramod Krishnam said he received a threatening WhatsApp audio from a man claiming Babbar Khalsa links. He said the threat was tied to his plan to install Guru Gobind Singh's statue at Kalki Dham.
BJP MLA Chandrapal Singh Lodhi and another person were injured after their SUV crashed on the Ganga Expressway in UP's Bulandshahr. The accident came as heavy rain left parts of the expressway, including Unnao's Sonik toll plaza, badly waterlogged.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya tied his 15-year-old son to a pillar and beat him to death over stolen money, police said. He was arrested three days later after police formed teams to trace him and recovered the rope and bamboo stick.
Uttar Pradesh is implementing PMFBY across districts with digital tools for crop insurance. The system is meant to speed up loss assessment, claims processing and farmer support after natural risks.
Uttar Pradesh's Operation Kayakalp follows an inter-departmental convergence approach, bringing together funds and resources from initiatives including Samagra Shiksha, Gram Panchayat funds, District Mineral Foundation funds, urban-area funds, Jal Jeevan Mission and MGNREGA.
Rohan, the son of a village head Vivek Rathi, was found with injury marks and bruises on his body, raising suspicion that he may have been beaten to death.
Uttar Pradesh has confiscated properties worth Rs 78.5 crore in 69 narcotics cases this year. The move signals a sharper push to break traffickers' finances and networks.
Students at upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh praised the PM Poshan meals and said they look forward to lunch. Regular quality checks, a fixed menu and positive parental feedback have strengthened confidence in government schools.
A Bareilly village panchayat allegedly pushed the families of a 16-year-old girl and the minor accused towards a marriage settlement after a rape complaint. The move has put the panchayat's role under scrutiny even as police pursue the case and question the boy.
The UP STF has arrested Arun Kumar alias Devil in the SSC GD Constable exam manipulation case and seized multiple electronic devices from him. Investigators say the alleged network used proxy servers and custom hardware to remotely access candidates' computers, and that he is also linked to an earlier exam fraud case.
In Uttar Pradesh's Banda, the farm pond scheme is emerging as a new source of irrigation for farmers. Rainwater is being stored in ponds built on farms, allowing farmers to irrigate their crops when needed. More than 4,800 farmers have benefited from the scheme so far.
Nitin Nabin's outreach comes as the BJP looks to consolidate Dalit support in western UP, where the community has a sizeable presence and can play a role in determining electoral outcomes.
Asaduddin Owaisi said AIMIM is open to an alliance in Uttar Pradesh to stop the BJP returning to power. He paired that offer with an appeal to expand AIMIM in the state and questions over Muslim representation, riots and madrassas.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party, saying it gets as "irritated" at the mention of Lord Ram as Babur did. He also accused the SP, BSP and Congress of promoting dynastic politics and casteism, while highlighting religious and heritage projects under the BJP government.
The Congress and Samajwadi Party are set to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls together, but differences over seat-sharing and the timing of talks have emerged. While Congress wants an early deal, SP is in no hurry, with both parties seeking to strengthen their bargaining positions.
A 14-year-old boy died after collapsing at a sports ground in Pithoragarh, and his mother died hours later after jumping into the Saryu River. The twin deaths have left their family and residents of Made village in shock.
Before deciding how much fertiliser a field needs, farmers need to know what the soil already contains. The Soil Health Card scheme uses soil testing to provide this information and guide nutrient management.
Uttar Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana is offering free coaching for major competitive examinations across the state. The scheme aims to widen access to structured exam preparation through classroom and online guidance.