Uttar Pradesh: Quick Facts

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Nov. 8, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh government hikes DA by 3% for employees • Nov. 7, 2026, 6:58 AM ET (The Hindu)

SC disposes of Ram Temple embezzlement petitions after Uttar Pradesh says charge sheet filed • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:29 AM ET (The Hindu)

U.P. MLC poll results mark a defeat of BJP’s anti-education policies: Opposition leaders • Oct. 29, 2026, 1:35 PM ET (The Hindu)

Lessons for the BJP from Uttar Pradesh MLC election • Oct. 29, 2026, 8:24 AM ET (The Hindu)

Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP wins five seats, SP three; counting underway • Oct. 28, 2026, 1:18 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map highlighting the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India in orange, with its capital Lucknow marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, and others are shown in gray, providing regional context within South Asia.

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