A multi-vehicle collision near Barkha Ghuman Baisod Balay Hill in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, killed 11 people and left others injured. The crash occurred around 8:30 pm under the jurisdiction of Drumandganj Police Station, according to Mirzapur police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced ex gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and for the injured.
Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran says the conglomerate’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh will more than double as the state is positioned as a major manufacturing and export hub. Tata Motors targets two million vehicles in five years, while Tata Consultancy Services plans to double its workforce. The expansion also includes new sectors alongside social development initiatives.
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The Indian Air Force is conducting a two-day emergency preparedness exercise on an airstrip along Uttar Pradesh’s Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur. Fighter jets will carry out touch-and-go operations, effectively treating the expressway corridor as an alternate runway. Security has been tightened and a 12-km stretch of the highway is temporarily closed for traffic to support the drill and boost operational readiness.
A couple was stabbed to death in Moradabad’s Chakkar Ki Milak area, with both victims dying shortly after the attack. Police registered a complaint against five people. The main accused, Fahim, was arrested, while a second suspect, Manas, was caught after fleeing and reportedly attacking police during questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
Uttar Pradesh announced an interim minimum wage revision effective April 1, 2026, for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers. Noida and Ghaziabad workers get the highest increase of 21%, while other districts are slated for near 15% and 9.21% hikes depending on category. The government also clarified that a proposed Rs 20,000 statewide minimum wage is untrue.
The Supreme Court has directed Uttar Pradesh’s Director General of Police to set up a special investigation team to probe the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad. The court criticised the local police investigation and ordered the SIT to examine allegations that two hospitals refused treatment to the child.
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Starting April 1, the Uttar Pradesh government will require expiry dates stamped on all eggs, including individual eggs and cartons. Any egg lacking the date will be destroyed or treated as unfit for consumption. The move is designed to improve food safety and accountability while tackling issues around proper egg storage across the state.
Uttar Pradesh’s Energy Department, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions, has drawn up a strategy to make about 34,000 MW of electricity available for consumers this year. The plan is built around anticipated peak demand, focusing on ensuring supply stays adequate when electricity usage typically spikes across the state.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a ‘Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra’ in Lucknow after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at women’s reservation, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha during a special session. The BJP-led event will feature senior leaders, Deputy Chief Ministers, and large numbers of women protesting the delay.
A syndicate across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other northern states allegedly exploited an 80-year-old excise law to sell cardamom-laced tinctures as “disguised liquor.” Now the tide is turning after a vigilant excise inspector’s action that triggered a legal change aimed at shutting the loophole and curbing these sales.
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Uttar Pradesh has approved a one-time three-year age relaxation for the 2025 direct recruitment of constables and equivalent roles. The move is designed to help fill 32,679 vacancies and brings back eligibility for candidates who were previously excluded for crossing age limits. The government says it will expand youth employment opportunities through the recruitment drive.
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