Uttar Pradesh

Says hopeful of stronger ties with India

The loan of Rs 5,055, taken before 1997 from Sadhan Sahkari Samiti in Rasulpur Puthi (Budaun), has accumulated to Rs 28,346, prompting recovery action against Raza

The account, which had over 8 million followers, went offline around 6 PM

Total number of arrests in the case rises to 12

The permission was needed as the top court had earlier directed the accused to stay out of Lakhimpur till the pendency of the trial

Officials have appealed to residents to stay away from the accident site to facilitate rescue efforts; nearby houses evacuated as a precautionary measure

According to police, unverified reports claiming that Premanand's health had deteriorated severely had caused anxiety among his followers

The jet was carrying the managing director of a beer factory under construction in the district's industrial area, who had arrived to inspect the project site

The two ran a scheme under the banner of FLC Company, promising investors annual returns of 50-70 per cent on Bitcoin purchase

Hariom Valmiki (40) was reportedly lynched by villagers who mistook him for a thief during a night vigil around 1 am on October 2 amid rumours that a gang was using drones for surveillance to mark houses for robberies

He allegedly fired from a country-made pistol but the bullet ricocheted and hit him on the chest

There were around 70 people onboard, several of whom sustained head injuries and fractures, said a passenger at the site

Congress chief Kharge and leader Rahul Gandhi say the murder of Hariom Valmiki 'raises deep moral questions for all'

Video surfaces on social media showing Shama Parveen alleging doctor said, ‘I will not treat a Muslim woman’

Seeks DM's help in Sitapur   

Uttar Pradesh CM announced direct payments of ₹16,000-₹20,000 to sanitation workers and Ayushman Bharat health coverage. He honored workers, declared a holiday for Valmiki Jayanti, and praised the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan's impact. He also urged unity and Diwali celebrations for sanitation workers and the poor.

The chief minister distributed sewing machines, laptops, and certificates to around 250 boys and girls at the centre, run by the Kashi Annapurna Annakshetra Trust.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan, promising fair distribution of government schemes. He met with citizens, addressed their issues related to various sectors, and instructed officials to resolve them promptly. Adityanath emphasized the government's focus on citizen satisfaction.

The video was widely circulated on social media      

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed said she came across a very disturbing video from Raebareli, where a Dalit youth, Hariom, was lynched and killed by a few criminals

Deepotsav will be held on October 19 this year, and 56 ghats have been selected for the celebrations, where millions of lamps will be lit.

Uttar Pradesh's CM Adityanath mandated performance-based field postings in the tax department, prioritizing officers with integrity. He reviewed revenue targets, setting a goal of Rs 1.75 lakh crore. He also directed against unnecessary inspections during festivals and stressed accountability for underperforming zones.

Uttar Pradesh's Mission Shakti 5.0 resulted in over 2,500 FIRs and nearly 3,900 arrests. Police increased surveillance, inspected public spaces, and issued warnings, with 37,337 personnel deployed. Women's safety awareness events drew over 20.5 lakh participants.

Yogi Adityanath ordered coordinated urban development projects, focusing on slum improvements: cleanliness, water, roads, and lighting. He prioritized direct local body involvement over contractors. He also emphasized community toilets, basic amenities for newly incorporated villages, Smart City projects via PPP, and curbing unauthorized developments. Strict monitoring was mandated.

Uttar Pradesh aims to combat its water crisis by making check dam/pond construction a mass movement. The government is encouraging rainwater harvesting, de-silting ponds, and allowing free clay collection for potters. Significant progress has been made in reducing over-exploited groundwater zones.