Uttar Pradesh

UP govt to deploy 1,725 electric buses in 18 cities under GCC model

Private operators will procure and run the buses under 12-year contracts, with government subsidies of ₹35 lakh to ₹40 lakh per bus and free land for depots provided

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Who can apply, deadlines and how to register online

UP students have until Oct 15 to apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 on the official UP Scholarship webpage. The dates for new and renewal applications vary depending on the category

Union ministers Puri, Verma do not find place in BJP's UP Rajya Sabha list

Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma's Rajya Sabha terms end on November 25; their exclusion comes amid speculation about a mid-term revamp of the Union Council of Ministers

Uttar Pradesh plans International Trade City in Noida to boost exports

The proposed trade city in YEIDA's jurisdiction will be modelled on China's Yiwu and provide an organised marketplace for showcasing products, trade and exports

UP hotel investment pipeline tops ₹44,250 crore amid tourism boom

UP's hotel investment pipeline crosses ₹44,250 crore as rising tourist inflows spur new projects in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Lucknow and other cities

SIR necessary, illegally included ineligible names must be removed: Yogi

Amid protests against SIR, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said identifying ineligible names illegally included in the voter list and removing them is essential for India's security and unity. While noting that India has been a guardian of democratic values for centuries, Adityanath asserted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was an important effort to further strengthen the country's democratic heritage. "Identifying ineligible names illegally included in the voter list and removing them as per rules is essential for India's security, unity and integrity," he said in a post on X. The chief minister said verification of entries relating to deceased persons, those who had permanently shifted and duplicate entries was necessary. He also appealed to all those who have attained the age of 18 to get their name included in the voter list. "Let us participate in building a clean, strong and transparent voter list," Adityanath said. His remarks come

UP mulls measures to help leather exporters tackle tariffs, West Asia risks

The state, which accounts for 46 per cent of India's leather exports, is reviewing industry concerns ranging from raw material and skills to logistics and finance

UP dairy sector draws ₹695 crore investment proposals from 22 companies

Twenty-two companies proposed investments worth ₹695.18 crore across Uttar Pradesh at the UP International Trade Show, with the projects expected to create over 2,500 jobs

Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy, 2021: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy, 2021, is an investment and infrastructure framework intended to encourage private data centre development in Uttar Pradesh

UP International Trade Show draws 4,400 MoUs, worth Rs 6,500 crore

Potential business estimated at ₹15,500 crore

SC quashes Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention, fines UP govt ₹10 lakh

The top court set aside the Allahabad High Court order that had upheld Mulla Afroz's detention and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on the UP government for passing "an illegal preventive detention order."

Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: What support does it offer athletes?

Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: What support does it offer athletes?

Uttar Pradesh's ethanol supply chain attracts investments in distilleries

Uttar Pradesh is attracting over ₹1,000 crore in private investment from distillers, while rising ethanol output and excise exports are strengthening the state's sugarcane value chain

A 'legendary' rice variety

Kalanamak rice gains ground as improved varieties boost yields and rising demand lifts its value for farmers

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Piyush Goyal

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination due to favourable industrial policies and its ability to attract large companies, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. Addressing the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, he also said that significant increase in the state revenue collection has helped to push the development of the state. The minister noted that the state currently has an annual export volume of around Rs 2 lakh crore and has set a target to increase this to Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030. "Uttar Pradesh is a preferred investment destination due to its favourable industrial policies," he said, adding that major corporations and global investors are arriving across sectors, creating new employment opportunities. He added that excise duty collection increased over four times to Rs 60,728 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 14,273 crore in 2016-17. It is expected to reach Rs 70,000 by the end of this fiscal. Land transfer registration fees

10 killed in rain-related incidents in UP, IMD forecasts more showers

At least 10 people were killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, with 63 districts recording above-normal rainfall

Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy, 2023-24: Key provisions, licensing framework and implementation

The Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy, 2023-24, was the state government's annual framework for regulating alcoholic beverages and collecting excise revenue during FY24

India's growth story on track despite global turmoil, says Amit Shah

600+ foreign buyers from 90 nations are participating in UP trade show

Shah, Yogi to inaugurate UP International Trade Show in Noida today

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the five-day trade show

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow

The two housing projects are being developed at an estimated cost of ₹12,000 crore