uttar pradesh news

‘Sealed water bottle’ turns out to be acid: Woman critical in shocker from UP

The shopkeeper who sent the bottle of acid instead of water has been detained for questioning, though he has said the bottle was sealed and was among the batch of water bottles only. (Photo for representation)

india news

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:10 pm IST

Union minister Gadkari to open Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, review NH projects

The expressway will also be India’s first to use a barrier-free toll collection system. (File)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:11 am IST

In run-up to UP polls, BJP may use a phased approach to accommodate hopefuls in key roles

Around 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh are due to fall vacant in November. A similar number of vacancies are due to arise in the UP Legislative Council in January next year. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:46 am IST

Protest at Jantar Mantar demanding release of Noida workers’ agitation accused

Protest at Jantar Mantar organised by a human rights advocacy group – Campaign for the Release of Workers and Activists of Noida (CaRWAN) – on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

others

Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:16 am IST

Plantation drives matter only if the trees survive

In a politically-driven system like India’s, afforestation requires both political restraint and political courage.

opinion

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 06:20 pm IST

3 Delhi residents killed, 4 injured after car hits parked canter on UP’s Rampur road

Three Delhi residents were killed and four others were seriously injured after their car rammed into a canter parked along the roadside in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district (Representative photo)

india news

Published on Jul 11, 2026 01:20 pm IST

10-yr-old boy dies after snakebite in UP’s Barabanki; kin allege delay in treatment, no ambulance

The boy’s family alleged that two crucial hours were lost due to the non-availability of an ambulance at the community health centre (CHC) where the boy was rushed within minutes of the incident. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:50 am IST

Azad hits back at Mayawati's ‘crocodile’ jibe over UP Dalit woman murder protest

BSP supremo Mayawati at a press conference in Lucknow on July 10 where she took a jibe at Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad.

india news

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 08:25 pm IST

Women must be ‘expert mothers’ before IAS officers: UP governor in address

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel stresses that women must be "expert mothers" before IAS officers or teachers in convocation address

india news

Published on Jul 10, 2026 10:00 am IST

2027 elections: Nabin’s two-day UP visit sets party tone, agenda

BJP president Nitin Nabin (HT File Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:33 am IST

UP CM Yogi to kick-start plantation drive in Gorakhpur

The UP government aims to plant over 35 crore saplings across Uttar Pradesh in a single day on July 12. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:38 pm IST

Opinion: Uttar Pradesh advances its green initiatives

Uttar Pradesh has initiated a mass plantation drive, aiming to plant 242 crore saplings since 2017, said Sunil Chaudhary.

genesis

Updated on Jul 09, 2026 05:18 pm IST

Akhilesh family’s hands stained with Ram devotees’ blood: Keshav Maurya

Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (HT)

others

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:50 am IST

47 lakh load revisions in UP to spark fears of ‘power struggle’?

The issue has a significant bearing on Lucknow, where the electricity load of 3,87,304 consumers has been revised under the revenue management system (RMS). The highest number of revised connections was recorded in Amausi (1,63,343 consumers), followed by Jankipuram (85,448), Gomti Nagar (73,831) and Lucknow Central (64,682). (Pic for representation)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:24 am IST

Searches at former ARTO’s home yield assets worth nearly ₹20 crore

Vigilance team along with recovered items. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:11 am IST

Once a nursery of badminton talent, UP struggles to keep pace

Top Indian shuttler Laksya Sen has been a regular face at the Syed Modi Badminton Tournament in Lucknow. (HT File Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 10, 2026 05:27 pm IST

Ram Temple probe: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused in donation case

The case came to light following allegations of theft of devotees' donations from the Ram Temple.

india news

Updated on Jul 08, 2026 05:01 pm IST

BJP, RSS plan outreach to counter Ram Temple donation row ahead of UP polls

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jul 08, 2026 11:48 am IST

UP set to appoint zila panchayat, block chiefs as administrators on expiry of term

A proposal in this regard has already been sent to CM, says panchayati raj minister OP Rajbhar. (Ht file)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:42 am IST

Gangster carrying ₹1 lakh bounty killed in encounter by UP STF in Ambedkar Nagar

He was wanted in connection with a 2014 dacoity in Jaunpur in which two people were murdered. (HT sourced photo)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:45 am IST

Mohali: Man gets life term for murdering friend over money dispute

Rejecting the defence’s claim that the victim had died due to excessive alcohol consumption, the court held that the prosecution had proved every link in the chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:16 am IST