Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu, UP, Delhi among top states in logistics performance index

Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram and Delhi have been categorised as 'exemplars' in the logistics performance ranking for 2025, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday. The logistics index chart, released as part of LEADS (Logistics ease across different states) 2025 report, is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. 'Exemplars' represent the top-performing states and Union Territories (UTs) that demonstrate sustained excellence across policy, infrastructure, service delivery and regulatory dimensions in the logistics sector, as per the report. LEADS is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's (DPIIT) flagship national assessment of logistics performance across states and Union Territories and serves as an important benchmarking and reform tool for improving logistics efficiency across the country. The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minist

Uttar Pradesh govt approves thermal power project of ₹33,000 crore

Apart from ramping up thermal power, the state government is also boosting its solar and renewable energy portfolio

UP ends prepaid smart meters: What changes for consumers now?

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to discontinue the prepaid electricity meter system in the state, saying all smart meters will now function as postpaid connections.

UP bagged ₹50 trillion investment proposals since 2017: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's industrial revival was driven by rule of law, infrastructure growth and policy reforms

Three arrested from UP in connection with killing of Suvendu's aide

Three persons were arrested from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the killing of Chandranath Rath, an aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, police said on Monday. The accused were apprehended by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the murder that occurred in North 24 Parganas district's Madhyamgram on the night of May 6. Investigators traced digital clues and interstate links in the case, the senior police officer said. The arrested men were identified as Vishal Srivastava, a resident of Pandiyapatti in Bihar's Buxar district, while the two others are from Uttar Pradesh, he said, adding that the investigators suspect that one of them is a sharpshooter. "This is a breakthrough. The investigation indicated that the assailants were from outside West Bengal. Based on technical surveillance, digital tracking and other inputs, members of the SIT were sent to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar," the officer told PTI. At least eight people were involved in the ..

UP govt acquires over 300 hectares for logistics hub in Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh acquires over 300 hectares in Greater Noida for a mega logistics hub to strengthen industrial growth and cargo connectivity

2 drown, 4 missing after boat capsizes in Yamuna in UP's Hamirpur

Six people, including children, went missing and three were rescued after a boat capsized in the Yamuna river here, police said on Thursday. They said the incident took place on Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet under Bhauli gram panchayat in the Kurara police station area when nine people were returning from a river island after purchasing cucumbers and muskmelons. According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 pm. The boatman, Dheeru, managed to rescue three people -- Vishnu, Rinku and Parul. The remaining six -- Akanksha (9), Rani (9), Brijrani (25), Labhyansh (5), Mahesh (6), and Aditya (11) -- are missing, police said. District Magistrate Abhishek Goyal said a search for the missing is being conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force.

Unincorporated sector added 7.5 million jobs in 2025: NSO survey

NSO's ASUSE 2025 survey showed Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal dominating in scale, while Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu led in productivity and value creation

'City of glass' is under threat from Iran war

The factories in Firozabad, just 21 miles from the Taj Mahal, have been barred from using coal-fired furnaces since 1996 to protect the monument's white marble facade

Real estate projects worth ₹5,770 crore on the anvil in Uttar Pradesh

Fresh ₹5,770-crore proposals across 39 projects signal strong momentum in Uttar Pradesh's housing sector, backed by infrastructure growth and regulatory support

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw

Uttar Pradesh boosts rooftop solar and microgrids to meet record summer power demand, targeting energy security and cleaner electricity across the state

PM Modi inaugurates ₹36,000 crore Ganga Expressway linking 12 UP districts

The expressway, which cost more than ₹36,000 crore to the Uttar Pradesh exchequer, is proposed to be linked with Haridwar in Uttarakhand in the next phase

PM holds roadshow in Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Varanasi on Wednesday morning, the second day of his two-day visit, drawing large crowds along the route, party leaders said. The roadshow commenced from Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) and passed through Lahartara, Kachahri, Ambedkar Chauraha, Chaukaghat, Teliyabag, Lahurabir and Maidagin before culminating at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. At the temple, the prime minister offered prayers and performed rituals amid Vedic chants. After completing the prayers, Modi was welcomed by local representatives, who presented him with a trishul, damru and a traditional stole. The prime minister acknowledged the gesture and greeted the gathering. As he emerged from the temple complex, devotees raised slogans of "Har Har Mahadev", to which Modi responded by waving and folding his hands. He also briefly interacted with children present at the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. BJP media in-charge Arvind Mishra said people in Varanasi were eager to catch a ..

Women entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh clock ₹4,755 cr govt biz via GeM

UP's GeM purchases from women entrepreneurs jump 44 per cent in FY26, as the state leads India in transparent public procurement and boosts startups and MSMEs

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway

Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, police said on Thursday. The accident was reported around 8.30 pm on Wednesday, following which police and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations with the help of local residents, Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik said. The collision occurred on a road descending from the Dramandganj valley towards the Lasoda area. According to preliminary findings, a truck travelling downhill is suspected to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into another truck ahead of it. A car travelling between the two trucks got crushed in the impact. In the chain collision that followed, another vehicle was also hit and caught fire, Kaushik said. Rescue and relief work began immediately after the accident was reported, with police teams working alongside locals to pull out victims trapped in the mang

UP CM leads protest march against defeat of women quota amendment bill

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took part in a march to protest the defeat of the constitution amendment bill, saying it reflects the resentment among women against the "anti-women" attitude of the Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC and the DMK. The government's Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to implement women's quota and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated in the Lower House on Friday last. The 'Jan Aakrosh Malia Padyatra' began from Adityanath's official residence here on Kalidas marg and will culminate at the UP Assembly. Addressing party workers outside his residence before the commencement of the march, Adityanath said, "This march is a symbol of resentment prevailing in the country, especially among the 'aadhee abadee' (women) against the anti-women behaviour of the Congress, SP, TMC, and DMK". Adityanath along with his deputies Keshav Prasad Maury and Brajesh Pathak and other leaders of the BJP participated in the march. "Thi

Uttar Pradesh attracts ₹7,200 crore investment in dairy, poultry sectors

Uttar Pradesh secures ₹7,200 crore in dairy and poultry investments, aiming to boost rural incomes, jobs and its $1 trillion economy target

Uttar Pradesh govt unveils ₹2,900 crore blueprint for smaller towns

Uttar Pradesh plans ₹2,900 crore push to upgrade smaller towns with smart infrastructure, aiming for balanced urban growth and improved ease of living

Workers' salaries in UP, Haryana still below the national wage line

The average wage per worker per day has seen consistent annual increases across states as well as at the national level. However, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remain below the national average

Unruly conduct by contractors, workers may invite blacklisting: Noida DM

Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam has warned outsourcing agencies and contractors of strict action, including blacklisting and licence cancellation, in case of any unruly behaviour by them or their workers. The warning comes in the wake of a large-scale protest by thousands of factory workers, including women, in Noida that turned violent on Monday. Chairing a meeting with outsourcing agencies and contractors of various industrial units on Tuesday, Roopam stressed the need for 100 per cent compliance with government guidelines to maintain industrial peace in the district. "All contractors must ensure 100 per cent adherence to government guidelines. If any unruly behaviour is exhibited by an agency, or by any of its employees or workers, the agency itself shall be held jointly responsible and in such instances, the agency may be blacklisted, and proceedings for the cancellation of its licence may be initiated," the DM said. Referring to the revised minimum wage rat