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Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary returned to the Yogi Adityanath government as minister after nearly four years. The prominent Jat leader from western Uttar Pradesh was sworn in during the state Cabinet expansion, marking his fourth ministerial stint

Yogendra Upadhyay sparked controversy after criticising nursery rhymes like “Johny Johny Yes Papa” and “Rain Rain Go Away,” claiming they encourage lying and selfishness. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of diverting attention from governance failures through such remarks

A wanted criminal accused of raping and murdering a minor boy was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The accused opened fire during arrest, prompting retaliation, while a police officer was injured in the operation

Six people were killed and four injured after a speeding SUV rammed into a stationary truck in Kalpi. Victims returning from Ayodhya lost control near the site; injured remain critical, police said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, performed rituals, and will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, a 594-km corridor aimed at boosting connectivity, economy, logistics, tourism, and regional development across Uttar Pradesh

Authorities in Sant Kabir Nagar began demolishing an allegedly illegal madrassa linked to UK-based cleric Shamshul Huda Khan after court appeals were dismissed. The action follows investigations by multiple agencies over alleged illegal funding and suspected extremist links

Shekha Lake in Aligarh has been declared Uttar Pradesh's 12th Ramsar site, bringing India’s total to 99. CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav highlighted its role in boosting biodiversity, ecological balance, climate security, and local livelihood opportunities.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway multitracking projects worth ₹24,815 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, adding 601 km to the network. The upgrades aim to boost freight movement, industrial connectivity, and tourism across key routes

Three people were killed in Kanpur after a man allegedly rammed his car into relatives chasing him amid a family dispute. The crash near Korwa village also injured four others, with police suspecting the act was deliberate

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, backing the state’s ambitious economic roadmap. Adani praised plans to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, reaffirming investments, and later offered prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

Police in Raebareli saved an 18-year-old after a suicide alert from Meta flagged his social media post. Swift action within minutes enabled rescue and treatment, highlighting technology’s role in preventing tragedies and ensuring timely intervention in distress cases

A seven-year-old girl was killed after a leopard attacked her at a farmhouse in Sidhauna village near Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh. Villagers chased the animal, which dropped the child before fleeing into nearby sugarcane fields

Three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged by a suspected gang aboard the Saryu Express and hospitalised in Sultanpur, with one in critical condition as authorities investigate the incident.

Yogi Adityanath directed recruitment boards in Uttar Pradesh to avoid remarks hurting religious or community sentiments after a controversial question in a Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam sparked backlash over the inclusion of “pandit” as an option 

Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Pukhraj in Bijnor allegedly threatened the presiding judge moments after the verdict. Authorities enhanced security for the judge following the courtroom intimidation incident, officials confirmed

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants