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Uttar Pradesh News

The Times of India

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Train staff find cobra during routine checks on Gwalior-Prayagraj Express; timely intervention ensures safety for passengers

A routine coach inspection on the GwaliorPrayagraj Express at Gwalior railway station took a dramatic turn when railway staff discovered a venomous spectacled cobra hidden beneath a washbasin. Alert workers meticulously searched the general coach after sensing something unusual. The snake was safely extracted and released into a natural habitat, preventing a potentially dangerous situation for passengers.

21 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Rebel SP MPs will help NDA on passage of key bills: Rajbhar

No Substance In SBSP Chiefs Claim, Says Maurya

21 Jun 2026 1:48 am
Massive fire in GAIL blown out after 3 hrs toil

No Casualties, Highway Moment Disrupted

21 Jun 2026 12:45 am
Yogi attacks Congress, SP for neglecting Lalitpur

Launches Projects Worth Rs 1,766cr

20 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
Woman's death triggers highway blockade, stone-pelting at police as villagers demand safer crossing in UP

A devastating accident unfolded on the Varanasi-Gorakhpur highway when a speeding car fatally struck a 60-year-old woman. In response, villagers protested by blocking the road with her remains, demanding urgent improvements to pedestrian crossing safety. Authorities intervened to clear the scene and launched an investigation. Community members raised alarms about the rising frequency of accidents attributed to the absence of suitable crossing points.

20 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
UPERC revises Noida PCL surplus down by Rs 907 crore, consumer body seeks review over tariff impact

In a major decision, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has revised Noida Power Company's revenue surplus for FY 2023-24, cutting it down by more than Rs 900 crore to a new figure of Rs 593.81 crore. This amendment comes after APTEL's direction to analyze tariff-related expenses, including power purchases and infrastructure spending.

20 Jun 2026 9:38 pm
3 held for slitting Dalit man's throat in UP's Sant Kabir Nagar

In a tragic incident in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shocking murder of Anand Kumar, a 30-year-old Dalit man. Kumar was brutally killed with his throat slit while heading home on June 18. This heinous act sparked protests as family members and the community blocked roads, demanding justice.

20 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
Akhilesh Yadav may step down as party chief, SP leaders in touch with BJP: UP minister

Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a major internal shake-up within the Samajwadi Party, suggesting Akhilesh Yadav might step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead. Rajbhar alleges some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP, hinting at a potential split. He also criticized SP leaders' stance on the Ram temple and challenged Akhilesh and Shivpal to contest against him.

20 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
PLEDGE: UP government pledges for growth

Uttar Pradesh's PLEDGE initiative is revolutionizing industrial growth by empowering private developers to establish industrial parks. This scheme significantly boosts MSME expansion, generating crucial employment and attracting private investment. By offering financial support and stamp duty exemptions, PLEDGE lowers entry barriers for entrepreneurs, accelerating manufacturing development across the state and contributing to its ambitious economic goals.

20 Jun 2026 6:55 pm
Revenue surplus: A peek into the future

Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a remarkable economic transformation, moving from a BIMARU state to a trillion-dollar economy. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, the state has seen significant growth in GSDP, revenue, and per capita income. Investor-friendly policies and infrastructure development have attracted substantial investment, creating jobs and boosting the state's contribution to the national economy.

20 Jun 2026 6:16 pm