Moradabad: A 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and raped in a car by a man here, police said on Sunday. The accused, nabbed through an identity card placed on the car's dashboard, also recorded the act on his phone, they said.

A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the Indian city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday evening after two to three gas cylinders exploded in the Sector 19 campsite area, local authorities reported.

Following the incident, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot, and doused the fire that was caused by cylinder blast. No casualty was reported, said authorities.

India is set to allow exports of 1 million metric tons of sugar during the current season, government and industry sources said, to help mills export surplus stocks from the world's second biggest producer of the sweetener and help prop up local prices.

The global religious tourism economy is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2032, with India, led by Uttar Pradesh's iconic sites and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, expected to claim a major share.

District-level trainers have been prepared, and on Thursday, representatives from 33 community radio stations were briefed on the importance of the campaign.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the SVAMITVA scheme for advancing rural empowerment. The state received 45 lakh out of 65 lakh property cards distributed nationally. PM Modi highlighted the scheme's role in reducing land disputes and strengthening rural India through providing clear ownership records.

The weather in Uttar Pradesh will remain dry till Thursday, but a cold day warning has been issued. A Western Disturbance is expected to become active from January 10, which could bring rain.

A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no

India plans to export 1 million metric tonnes of sugar to handle its domestic stock surplus, reported the news agency Reuters. India exports to countries like Indonesia, Bangladesh, and UAE.

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, world`s largest gathering, expected to generate ₹2 lakh crore revenue for Uttar Pradesh. Millions of pilgrims expected.

A 51-foot statue of Lord Ram is nearing completion in Chaudasi, Uttar Pradesh, and will likely be unveiled by CM Yogi Adityanath in February. The statue, expected to boost Chandausi's spiritual standing,