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"Changes colour like chameleon": Mayawati slams Cong, SP over caste question in women's reservation

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday termed Congress and Samajwadi Party as "chameleons" after they flagged that the delimitation and women's reservation based on 2011 census numbers would not include ... read..

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UP: Two children die in Vikas Nagar slum fire incident in Lucknow

Two children have died in a fire which broke out in the slums of the Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow, police said on Thursday.... read..

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Tata Motors' 10 lakhth vehicle rollout in Lucknow marks UP's rise as manufacturing hub says CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the rollout of the 10 lakhth vehicle from Tata Motors' Lucknow plant marks a defining moment in the state's journey towards becoming a global manufacturing hub.... read..

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Tata Motors hits 1 million production milestone at Lucknow facility, boosting UP's manufacturing push

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday flagged off the rollout of the 10 lakhth vehicle from Tata Motors' Lucknow manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the company's commercial vehicle journey in India.... read..

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"If not 50, 33 will do": Mayawati backs Women's reservation bill

As Parliament gears up for a special session in a few days to discuss and pass the Women's Reservation Bill, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati backed the proposed 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lower House of Parliament.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in slums of Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow

A massive fire broke out in the slums of the Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow on Wednesday.... read..

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"Messiah of Bahujans": BSP chief Mayawati pays floral tribute to Dr Ambedkar on 135th birth anniversary

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary in Lucknow.... read..

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"No one can replace Nitish Kumar, did lot of work in Bihar": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said no one can replace Nitish Kumar in Bihar adding that the latter did a lot of work for the state.... read..

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"Govt is responsible...": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav blames Centre for Noida protests; over 350 arrested

Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government regarding the recent unrest in Noida, holding the administration directly accountable for the "injustice and disrespect" faced by workers.... read..

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"Situation absolutely normal in Noida": UP DGP Rajiv Krishna warns of action against "provocateurs"

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Tuesday declared that the situation in Noida has returned to "absolute normalcy" following a wave of violent worker protests.... read..

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UP govt hikes minimum wages to Rs 13,690 for unskilled, Rs 16,868 for skilled workers in Noida, Ghaziabad

The high-level committee constituted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday increased the interim minimum wages by about 21 per cent for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, following massive protests in Noida Phase 2.... read..

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Samajwadi chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP Govt's 10-year rule saw most Ambedkar statue vandalisms

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the maximum number of statues of BR Ambedkar were vandalised during the BJP's ten-year rule.... read..

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Lucknow NIA Special court sentences 3 Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists to life imprisonment

In a major case related to a terror conspiracy, an NIA/ATS Special Court in Lucknow has sentenced three terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda to life imprisonment.... read..

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"Palpable sense of excitement among children here": UP CM Yogi lauds upgraded govt school infrastructure in state

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the transformation of government schools through improved infrastructure and collaborative funding models, as he attended the inauguration of the new building of Adarsh Secondary School, equ... read..

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"Double-engine govt committed to illuminating young saplings with light of education": UP CM Yogi on Lucknow school new building inauguration

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the "double-engine government" is continuously committed to strengthening education infrastructure and ensuring a brighter future for students, as he announced the inauguration of a new model sec... read..

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"Our players have delivered outstanding performance...": Rajnath Singh hails rise of Indian sports

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday praised the recent performances of Indian athletes on the global stage, noting that their success in international competitions reflects the growing confidence and self-belief among the country's young sportsperson... read..

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Rajnath Singh attends third edition of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the third edition of the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in Lucknow on Monday.... read..

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"I think a few technical issues maybe crept in...": Buttler reflects on lean patch after win over LSG

Following his side's win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the half-centurion Jos Buttler reflected on his lean patch and how some technical issues had hindered his ability to pick the ball well.... read..

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IPL powerplay run-rate surpasses 10 for first time ever in a season

It is clearly not the right time to be a bowler in T20 cricket, as run rates in the powerplay phase during the Indian Premier League (IPL) have averaged 10 per over on average for the first time ever.... read..

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"Not enough runs": LSG skipper Pant after seven-wicket loss against GT

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that his side fell short with the bat after suffering a seven-wicket defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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IPL 2026: Fifties from Gill, Buttler power GT to seven wicket win over LSG

A sensational four-wicket haul by Prasidh Krishna and fifties from skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler helped Gujarat Titans (GT) to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday.... read..

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India will soon become self-reliant in defence sector, find itself among leading nations of the world: Rajnath Singhhe

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India will become completely self-reliant in the defence sector, and India's name will be among the top countries in the world.... read..

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"The way we bowled in powerplay...": GT skipper Gill after win over LSG

Following his side's win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill hailed his bowling attack for their superb show in the match.... read..

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Jos Buttler completes 14k runs in T20s; achieves feat during LSG vs GT clash

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler added another milestone to his illustrious T20 career, completing 14,000 runs in the shortest format during the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans on Sunday.... read..

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Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's record to become youngest player to score 4,000 IPL runs

Shubman Gill became the youngest cricketer to hit the 4,000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), breaking legendary cricketer Virat Kohli's record during the Gujarat Titans' (GT) IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday at ... read..

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Maharana Sanga on his birth anniversary, calls him an inspiration

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to the Rajput ruler Maharana Sangaji on his birth anniversary, remembering his courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting the nation, dharma and self-respect.... read..

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"Any agreement will be on equal terms": General Secretary of Shia Personal Law Board reacts to failed Iran-US talks in Islamabad

Maulana Yasoob Abbas, General Secretary of All India Shia Personal Law Board leader (AISPLB), on Sunday reacted to the failure of talks between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad, which ended without any agreement even after 21 hours of negotiat... read..

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"Most important thing was the victory": Prasidh Krishna after POTM-winning performance for GT

Gujarat Titans' (GT) pacer Prasidh Krishna emphasised that the team's win mattered most, even after earning the Player of the Match (POTM) award for his four-wicket haul against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in... read..

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IPL 2026: Pooran overtakes Rahul to become LSG's top run-getter

West Indies batting star Nicholas Pooran overtook KL Rahul to become the top run-getter for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.... read..

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India has maximum number of ships that have sailed across Hormuz, maintained balanced role amid West Asia tensions: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has the maximum number of ships that have sailed across the Strait of Hormuz, as he underlined the country's "balanced" approach amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.... read..

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IPL 2026: GT win toss, opt to bowl first against LSG in Lucknow

Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season match on Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.... read..

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IPL: Prasidh Krishna's 4-fer helps GT restrict LSG to 164/8 in 20 overs

Gujarat Titans' (GT) pacer Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets as he helped his team restrict Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 164/8 in 20 overs in the first innings of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash on Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.... read..

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India surrounded by various hostile actors, optimum resource utilisation is need of the hour: Rajnath Singh

National security, an indispensable pillar of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat, is a collective duty of every citizen, and not the sole responsibility of the defence forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event here, noting that while soldiers ... read..

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Shubman Gill is a "brilliant student of the game," says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya

Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya has heaped praise on skipper Shubman Gill, lauding his leadership qualities and cricketing intelligence ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).... read..

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Gill, Buttler eye major milestones ahead of LSG clash

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill and star English batter Jos Buttler are on the cusp of significant batting milestones ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday.... read..

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"Lucknow developed Brahmos executed first strike in Operation Sindoor:" CM Yogi Adityanath at Times Samman-2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the Times Samman-2026 ceremony on Saturday, hailed the pivotal role of the BrahMos missile in 'Operation Sindoor.'... read..

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"Wouldn't be appropriate to assume that crisis has completely ended": Rajnath Singh on US-Iran ceasefire

Expressing concern over the West Asia Conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that it would "not be appropriate to assume that the crisis has completely ended" on the recently announced ceasefire deal between the US and Iran.... read..

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"Was opposition targeted?": Sanjay Singh claims "massive discrepancy" in Uttar Pradesh SIR

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh hit out at the Election Commission of India over allegedly large discrepancies in the final voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Uttar Pradesh.... read..

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"Stayed just mute spectator": Salman Khurshid says government did not play role of peace ambassador in West Asia crisis

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday took a dig at the government over the West Asia crisis, alleging that India did not play its role of being an "ambassador of peace" and the government stayed just "a mute spectator".... read..

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IPL 2026: LSG sign George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Protea all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday.... read..

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath to distribute land ownership certificates to displaced families, launch projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday will distribute land ownership certificates to 331 Hindu families displaced from Bangladesh, according to the Chief Minister's Office.... read..

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"Historic shift": BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Women's Reservation Bill

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal Singh on Thursday said the Women's Reservation Bill marks a "historic shift" towards enhancing women's participation in governance and nation-building.... read..

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"Making new efforts to integrate women into mainstream": UP Women's panel chief hails PM Modi

Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Women's Reservation Bill.... read..

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Fire breaks out in Lucknow's vegetable market

A fire broke out in a market area in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, a fire service official said late Thursday night.... read..

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