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Four arrested for luring men through dating app, extorting cash

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- Police in Aliganj busted a gang that allegedly used a popular gay dating app to lure men into private rooms, secretly record videos and then blackmail them into transferring money... Read More


Religion should act as a unifying force in society: CM Yogi in Rajasthan

JAIPUR/BARMER, March 17 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said religion should act as a unifying force in society and warned against growing casteism, while also cautioning parents about the... Read More


Yogi interacts with officers of National Defence College

Lucknow, March 17 -- A delegation of senior officers undergoing training under the National Security and Strategic Studies programme organised by the National Defence College, Ministry of Defence, New... Read More


President Murmu to visit Ram Mandir during 3 day UP tour from March 19

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a three day visit to Uttar Pradesh from March 19, covering the religious towns of Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan, where she will take part ... Read More


CPI(M) backs Congress, SP demand seeking Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Lucknow, March 17 -- The Communist Party of India (M) has backed the Congress and Samajwadi Party's demand of Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram. Subhashini Ali, Central Committee member, CPI (M)... Read More


BJP MLA for AI education in schools

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- Rajeshwar Singh, the BJP MLA from Sarojininagar, has written a letter to chief minister Yogi Adityanath regarding introduction of education in artificial intelligence (AI), digita... Read More


No more waiting: New books for UP Board students before fresh session

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- In a significant relief for students and educators, the UP Board has announced that new textbooks for the upcoming 2026-27 academic session are already available in the market. Th... Read More


SRTC to hire 250 contract bus drivers in Lucknow, recruitment drive from March 23

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- Facing a shortage of drivers in its fleet, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has announced a recruitment drive to engage 250 bus drivers on contract in the L... Read More


Over 1.47L power connections cut in UP due to negative smart meter balance

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- Use electricity without paying for it and face a criminal case, that is the stark warning Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has issued to consumers found using power... Read More


Surprise inspection lays bare filth, poor drinking water, other facilities

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- A surprise awaited deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak as he undertook a surprise inspection of the Chinhat Community Health Centre, on Monday. Dirt, filth and unhygienic conditi... Read More