Uttar Pradesh

She asked the BJP government to work with dedication and integrity in public interest. (Photo: File)

Crimes increasing ever since BJP govt came to power in UP: Mayawati

Her comments come in the backdrop of the murder of Hindu outfit chief, Kamlesh Tiwari in the state capital on Friday.

21 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

The Director-General of Police (DGP) Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh on Monday announced a reward of Rs 2.5 lakh each for facilitating arrest of two suspects who allegedly murdered Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari. (Photo: ANI)

Kamlesh Tiwari murder: Rs 5 lakh reward announced for information on suspects

The leader was stabbed and shot dead at his residence in Lucknow on Friday.

21 Oct 2019 2:22 PM

Voting for the bypolls to 11 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh began on Monday morning amid tight security. (Photo: File)

Polling for 11 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, advantage for BJP

The by-elections were necessitated after some MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha and resigned as members of the state Assembly.

21 Oct 2019 8:51 AM

The boy was alone at home on Saturday when the duo lured him to a nearby vacant house on the pretext of giving him chocolates. (Photo: Representational)

Six-year-old boy sodomised by two minors in UP

A case was registered against the two accused, who are absconding, police said.

20 Oct 2019 6:07 PM

The police have registered a case based on a woman's complaint alleging that her husband gave her a triple talaq, or instant divorce, after she gave birth to a girl. (Representational Image)

Husband gives triple talaq over phone after UP woman gives birth to girl

Police have said that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is underway.

20 Oct 2019 4:26 PM

'We demanded capital punishment for the murderers. He (Adityanath) assured us that they will be punished,' Kiran Tiwari, the victim's wife, said. (Photo: ANI)

Kamlesh Tiwari's kin meets Adityanath at residence, demands capital punishment

The victim's wife, said the UP CM assured her that justice would be done after the meeting.

20 Oct 2019 2:58 PM

Describing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the "second Indira Gandhi" and a "storm of change," UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday exuded confidence that the party will emerge victorious under her leadership in the 2022 state assembly polls. (Photo: File)

Priyanka is second Indira Gandhi, we will win next polls: UP Congress chief

He also claimed that the Yogi Adityanath government in UP 'fears' both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

20 Oct 2019 1:55 PM

'We are going to meet Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Minister had given us time to meet at around 11 am today. The police are taking us there,' Tiwari's widow said. (Photo: ANI)

Kin of murdered Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari to meet Adityanath

The family had earlier demanded a NIA-led investigation in the matter.

20 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

Four men took the woman to an unknown place on the pretext of dropping her from her college to village. (Photo: Representational)

Woman gang-raped in UP, six booked

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered against six persons including two unknown persons.

19 Oct 2019 6:14 PM

Irani will take part in the 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra' to spread Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts among people. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani to visit Amethi on Oct 20, 22 to participate in 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'

The yatra also seeks to inform the public about the various welfare schemes of the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government.

19 Oct 2019 5:35 PM

According to CCTV footage, two men and a woman were seen going towards Tiwari’s residence. (Photo: Screengrab)

3 held, have confessed to murder of Hindu outfit leader Kamlesh Tiwari: Guj cops

UP Police said sweet box found at site of incident proved to be vital clue as Gujarat address led the police to state.

19 Oct 2019 12:14 PM

Kamlesh Tiwari, 43, was killed at his residence in the Naka neighbourhood of Lucknow on Friday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter)

Hindu leader Kamlesh Tiwari's killers on CCTV, wife threatens self-immolation

A lesser-known outfit called the Al-Hind Brigade claimed responsibility late on Friday night for the murder of Tiwari.

19 Oct 2019 11:27 AM

Student who accused Chinmayanand escorted by cops for masters' admission in law

The student was taken to Bareilly by the police for admission following the orders of a court.

18 Oct 2019 3:43 PM

The action came a day after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the chief secretary to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief and sought their report over the matter. (Representational Image)

3 cops booked for murder in connection with custodial death in UP's Hapur

FIR was registered on Thursday on basis of a compliant received from Kuldeep Tomar, brother of deceased Pradeep Tomar, officials said.

18 Oct 2019 1:08 PM

BJP leader conducts magic show at rally in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, see video

Rampur Assembly seat fell vacant after SP leader Azam Khan was elected to the Lok Sabha from the area's parliamentary constituency.

18 Oct 2019 12:04 PM

UP CM Adityanath to grace Deepotsav celebrations on Oct 26 in Ayodhya

Last year, Ayodhya broke a Guinness World Record by lighting more than three lakh earthen lamps and keeping them lit for 45 minutes.

17 Oct 2019 2:40 PM

The event was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries. (Photo: ANI)

Had it not been for Savarkar, 1857 rebellion wouldn't have been history: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister remembered Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and thanked him for setting up the BHU.

17 Oct 2019 2:19 PM

Vijay Pal, Special judge (Protection of Children from Sexual offences act,) convicted 30-year-old accused Ram Milan Lodhi and delivered verdict in a span of 10 days. (Photo: File | Representational)

UP POCSO court sets record, convicts rapist in 10 days

The accused was also charged with a fine of Rs 22,000 for the rehabilitation and treatment of survivor.

17 Oct 2019 1:36 PM

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was addressing an election rally in UP’s Rampur on Monday. (Photo: File)

‘Am accused of stealing goats, hens’: Azam Khan breaks down at poll rally

The SP leader said he was paying the price for protecting the interests of people of Rampur.

16 Oct 2019 9:22 AM

UP Chief Secretary R K Tiwari. (Photo: ANI)

Deepotsav: More than 5.50 lakh earthen lamps to be lit on Diwali in Ayodhya

Out of 5.50 lakh lamps, around 4 lakhs will be lit at Ram Paidi, while others will be lit at other religious places in the city.

15 Oct 2019 8:47 PM