Uttar Pradesh News

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's education reforms are transforming opportunities for children from labourer and low-income families. Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas in all 18 divisions provide free CBSE-based schooling, food, stay and modern labs.

A police officer in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, rescued a man walking on the roof of a moving train close to high-voltage electric wires. A viral video showed the officer climbing the train roof, gripping the resisting man, and pulling him to safety.

A 28-year-old UP woman married an idol of Lord Krishna after she received a gold ring as prasad during a visit to the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. Believing it was a divine sign, she performed a full Hindu wedding with complete rituals.

Shadab Jakati is a social media influencer based in UP. He creates short comedy videos and family-themed content that often show everyday scenes from local life. His videos have earned him a large number of followers on YouTube and Instagram.

A UP court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl. The girl was held captive for nearly four months in Himachal Pradesh before being rescued in December 2021.

Muskan, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh in 'blue drum murder case', has given birth to girl named Radha. Her in-laws have demanded DNA test for newborn and Muskan's elder daughter, saying they will accept children only if they are Saurabh's.

At the Ram Temple flag hoisting in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the event marks the beginning of a new era, not the end of a yajna. He called the saffron flag a symbol of faith, dignity, and Ramrajya.

An 18-year-old youth, Tarun Saini from Baghpat, died after a massive transformer blast, which was fully captured on CCTV. The viral video shows him using his phone and then climbing the transformer before a huge fireball engulfs him.

Uttar Pradesh has installed over 6.265 million smart meters as part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s plan to modernise the power sector. The initiative aims to provide transparent, reliable, and user-friendly electricity services. 

Khadi Mahotsav 2025 will be held from November 21 to 30 at Central Sanskrit University in Lucknow, bringing together over 160 entrepreneurs from across UP. The event will feature handicrafts, handloom items, khadi products, and village industries.