Bhupendra Singh.

A tragic accident claimed the lives of five individuals, including a Lucknow-based medical company officer, his wife, two sons, and their driver, when their car plunged into a 500-meter gorge in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The family was on a religious trip to Kainchi Dham. Rescue efforts were hampered by the treacherous terrain.

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday expanded its cabinet ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, inducting several new ministers and strengthening its administrative team at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow.

A seven-year-old boy was tragically found dead after a leopard snatched him from a wheat field in Lakhimpur Kheri. The partially eaten body was recovered hours later. This marks the second such fatal leopard attack in the region recently, prompting authorities to deploy traps, cameras, and monitoring teams to capture the elusive predator.

Candidates from Rajasthan's desert border districts achieved top ranks in the RAS Exam-2024. Dinesh Vishnoi from Barmer secured first place, while Veerendra Charan from Jaisalmer secured second. Both candidates had previously achieved good ranks and were undergoing training, demonstrating their consistent preparation.

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced the RPSC RAS Final Result 2024, with Dinesh Vishnoi topping the list. The commission declared 2,391 candidates successful after the interview stage for the State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination. The entire recruitment process was completed swiftly. Candidates can access the merit list on the official RPSC website.

Jaipur police have arrested four men for sexually harassing a woman riding pillion on a motorcycle on April 9. The accused deliberately targeted the woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, attempting to disrobe her. The arrests followed a viral video of the incident, leading to a swift investigation and apprehension of the suspects.

A land dispute between relatives escalated into a violent shooting in Patna's Byapur village, injuring three people, two critically. The incident occurred at the residence of state agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav's brother-in-law. Police have arrested one suspect and are actively searching for others involved in the gunfire and assault. An FIR has been filed.

In a decisive crackdown, the Bokaro police apprehended seven members of an extortion ring preying on local merchants. This gang, masquerading as feared criminals, resorted to threats to extract money from their victims. During the raid, officers seized weapons and high-tech communication gear, while the gang's leader sustained injuries and was taken into custody.

Sunrise Football Club dominated Jerthi Football Club with an 11-2 victory, highlighted by Mukesh's five goals. In other matches, Jaipur City Football Club defeated Brother United 4-1, and Zinc Football Academy blanked Rihaan Football Club 4-0. The R League A Division Football League, featuring 42 matches, continues with more games scheduled.

Panchayati Raj minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary resigned from the post on Tuesday, a day after taking over the charge as the new Uttar Pradesh BJP chief.

State panchayati raj minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary resigned from the post on Tuesday, a day after taking over as the new UP BJP chief.

Rudrapur Municipal Corporation has banned raw and cooked meat sales during Navratri, leading to fines for major food outlets. The order, coinciding with Eid-Al-Fitr, has sparked controversy, with minority community members questioning fairness and timing. Critics argue it infringes on personal choice and unfairly targets a community.

The appointment of Panchayati Raj minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary as UP BJP chief has come as a surprise for many, especially since Chaudhary is a Jat, the community which commands influence in only five to six districts of Western UP.

A truck loaded with 1250 carton of 56 different brands of illegal liquor worth Rs 80 lakh was seized by police at Khaltanka Chouki under Balakwada police station area on Agra-Bombay highway, Thursday night.

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Bhupendra Singh has called out Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for making fresh a attempt to set up a narrative of a bipolar contest with the saffron party, while undermining the political strength of other political outfits, including Mayawati's BSP, to hide his successive organisational and electoral failures ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The police are still probing the involvement of Dr C K Singh and Dr Bhupendra Singh in the Kavita rape and murder case.