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“Chai, Samosa, Rasmalai...”: Massive row in Lucknow as posters target SP chief Akhilesh Yadav over gangster links

The political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh heated up on Friday after controversial hoardings targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and his party surfaced at the busy National PG College crossing in Lucknow.... read..

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"SP will form majority government in 2027": SP's Abhishek Mishra

Former Uttar Pradesh minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abhishek Mishra on Friday asserted that the state is heading towards a "major political change," claiming that widespread public resentment over unemployment and governance issues is driving vo... read..

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Shiva Sharma murder case: Phones, evidence seized from accused Shraddha Dubey, two others

As the probe into the murder of Shiva Sharma intensifies, police have recovered mobile phones and other items from accused Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, and their driver, Danish, according to Lucknow Central DCP Arpit Vijayvargiya. ... read..

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No transfer of officials involved in UP voter roll revision without prior approval: ECI

The Election Commission of India has issued directions that restrict the transfer of officials associated with the Special Summary Revision (SSR) programme of the electoral rolls of assembly constituencies based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2027.... read..

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2 convicted in 2017 Barabanki drug seizure case, sentenced to 10 years in jail: NCB

A court in Barabanki has sentenced two drug traffickers to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2017 case involving the seizure of 340 grams of heroin and 160 grams of ganja, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said.... read..

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Akhilesh Yadav to meet Azam Khan in Rampur jail: Rajbhar calls it "election gimmick"; BJP alleges "political opportunism" 

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will visit Rampur on Thursday to meet party leader Azam Khan in jail and enquire about his health, SP leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand said, adding that Yadav will also meet Khan's wife, Tanzeen Fatima, and other family... read..

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“BJP cannot win without manipulation”: Akhilesh Yadav alleges electoral malpractice in UP MLC elections

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of electoral malpractice, alleging that Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSAs) and District Inspectors of Schools (DIOSs) were intimidating people and facilitating ele... read..

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INDIA bloc begins alliance talks for 2027 UP assembly polls, Congress' Rajendra Gautam says "pact will be honourable" 

Congress' Uttar Pradesh In-Charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday said that seat-sharing negotiations within the INDIA alliance for the 2027 state assembly elections have officially begun, maintaining that the Congress has staked a claim to specific cons... read..

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"Judiciary is paramount": UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar condemns attack on Albania's Supreme Court

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday condemned the attack on Albania's Supreme Court amid violent anti-government protests, saying the judiciary was paramount and that people should learn from such incidents.... read..

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"Vijayadashami symbolises victory of truth over falsehood": Andaman and Nicobar LG Dinesh Sharma extends greetings on Vijayadashami 

Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday wished everyone on the occassion of Vijayadashami and conveyed a message of humanity, moral values and self-defence.... read..

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SP to release manifesto on Constitution Day for 2027 UP Polls: Fakhrul Hasan Chand

Samajwadi Party (SP) to release "Jan-Man Manifesto" for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on Constitution Day, on November 26, citing its commitment to protecting the Constitution and strengthening democracy, said SP leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand on ... read..

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"Will release 'Jan-Man Manifesto' on Constitution Day": announces SP chief Akhilesh Yadav 

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced that his party will unveil the "Jan-Man Manifesto" for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on November 26, marking the occasion of Constitution Day.... read..

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Akhilesh Yadav alleges multiple entries in a woman's name in UP voter lists

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged irregularities in voter lists in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that multiple entries had been found in the name of a woman. He urged the Election Commission to remain vigilant to prevent alleged “vote theft... read..

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Yogi Adityanath highlights women's empowerment, development and law and order in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's progress in women's empowerment, economic growth, employment generation and infrastructure development in a post on X, asserting that the state had undergone a significant transformation... read..

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Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad holds student rally in Lucknow, calls for upholding democratic values

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a student rally in Lucknow on Sunday under its nationwide call, “Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy”, with thousands of students and ABVP members participating in a march from Lucknow University to Gand... read..

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"Allegations baseless, he jumped from fourth floor": Accused Shraddha Dubey claims innocence in Shiva Sharma death case

Shraddha Dubey, one of the three accused in the alleged murder of businessman Shiva Sharma, claimed that the victim died by suicide and that CCTV footage from her building will prove her innocence.... read..

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath directs safety checks at Durga Puja pandals amid Kolkata stampede

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed Police Commissioners, District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police to inspect security and safety arrangements at Durga Puja pandals, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on S... read..

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Keralam woman writes emotional letter to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, invites him to her wedding as 'elder brother'

In a heartfelt gesture bridging distant states, a young bride-to-be from Kerala has sent a handwritten, two-page wedding invitation to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, seeking his blessings as she prepares to begin a new chapter of her life.... read..

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"Before 2017, riots had become our fate": Yogi Adityanath slams SP, highlights peaceful Navratri celebrations

Launching a blistering attack on the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday dubbed the party a "Saifai Syndicate," saying that prior to 2017, "turmoil, conflict, and riots had become our fate."... read..

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"Congress fighting for its existence", says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak 

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party had lost its political ground in Uttar Pradesh and was struggling for its survival in several parts of the country.... read..

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‘Twelve years, 12 questions’: Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre on banking problems in India

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday targeted the Centre over the functioning of the banking sector, raising 12 questions concerning bank privatisation, charges on accounts, repeated KYC requirements, loan defaults, rural banking access a... read..

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CM Yogi Adityanath recalls Emergency, says 1975 taught India difference between rule of law and rule by law

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday recalled key moments in India's political and constitutional history, including the imposition of the Emergency in 1975 and the abrogation of Article 370, while addressing the fifth convocation cere... read..

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"Double-engine govt's zero tolerance policy on crime suppressed malevolent forces": UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed the double-engine government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards crime and criminals over the past 9.5 years, asserting that it has suppressed "malevolent forces", helped establish the rule of ... read..

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"Conspiracy to seize power by anarchy": Rajnath Singh slams Congress protest against EC, says party seeks 'regime change' 

The Union Government has taken the fight to the Congress after the party and its allies staged protests over the Electoral process and the Election Commission. Leading the charge at a news conference in Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday sai... read..

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"Conspiracy to destabilise country": Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary targets opposition

 Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday alleged that a "conspiracy" is underway to destabilise the country, warning that deliberate attempts are being made to interfere with and alter the framework of constitutiona... read..

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"Indira locked democracy behind bars, Rahul keeps Constitution in pocket": Rajnath Singh lists Congress's 'four unforgivable crimes'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, asserting that India's democratic institutions "cannot be sacrificed at the altar of political self-interest" and categorising the party's current offensive against const... read..

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"Do you've capability to win Rae Bareli seat without Samajwadi?": Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi

Launching a blistering attack on the Congress over its allegations against the electoral process and the Election Commission, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday questioned Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's capability to win the Rae... read..

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CM Yogi Adityanath declares public holiday in UP on October 19 for Maha Navami

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared a public holiday in the state on October 19 on the occasion of Maha Navami, allowing people to celebrate the auspicious festival with their families.... read..

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“Reverse SSR, and you get RSS”: Akhilesh hits out at BJP over voter list revisions; says “they can’t win directly, hatching conspiracies through EC”

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack against the ruling dispensation and the Election Commission, alleging that political opponents are hatching conspiracies through the poll body because they know they cannot win a ... read..

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"India's democracy is a colossal banyan tree": Yogi Adityanath hits out at Congress over Delhi protests

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a scathing attack on opposition parties, asserting that in a democracy the path to power flows strictly from the mandate of the electorate rather than street chaos, while cautioning against a... read..

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