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"Blackest day in Indian judicial system": Allahabad HC Bar association criticises transfer of Justice Varma

The president of Allahabad High Court, Anil Tiwari, on Saturday criticized the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court, calling it as the "blackest day in the Indian judicial system." The Bar association is set to have a meeting tod... read..

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UP: Meat shops to remain shut in Varanasi during Navratri, civic body to monitor compliance

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced that all meat shops in the city will remain closed during the upcoming Navratri festival and that the move, approved by the executive board, will be backed by awareness campaigns and enforcement drives duri... read..

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UP BJP leader Aparna Yadav meets Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali; extends wishes for 'Alvida namaz'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission, Aparna Yadav, on Friday met Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali and extended her wishes on the occasion of 'Alvida namaz' and the upcoming Eid festival.... read..

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Salman Khan wearing 'Ram Edition' watch is haram, should seek forgiveness, says cleric

The President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, has criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan for wearing a Ram Janmabhoomi watch, stating that promoting non-Islamic symbols is forbidden (haram) in Islam.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh: Three factory workers dead due to boiler blast in Ghaziabad

Three workers, working in a factory in Ghaziabad, died on Friday due to a boiler blast in a roller factory, according to Uttar Pradesh Police.... read..

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UP: No Friday namaz on roads, Police conduct flag march in Sambhal

The Sambhal administration has issued instructions to ensure that 'Alvida Namaz' is offered only at Eidgahs and mosques and not on roads.... read..

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Auraiya police arrests two more accused in Dilip Yadav murder case

The Auraiya police arrested two more accused in the Dilip Yadav murder case on Thursday. The two accused got injured after they were hit on legs in counter firing by the police officials and have been admitted to the hospital for further treatment, as per... read..

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath meets children affected by food poisoning in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met children affected by food poisoning at Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital in Lucknow.... read..

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UP Police announces final recruitment results for 1,494 vacancies of Radio Cadre

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced the final selection results for Direct Recruitment-2022 to the posts of Workshop Staff and Assistant Operator in the Radio Cadre.... read..

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UP: Gautam Buddha Nagar police implements Section 163 for Eid, Alvida Jumma, Cheti Chand

In view of Alvida Jumma (the last Friday of Ramzan), Cheti Chand festival and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police have implemented section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) throughout the district from March 28 to March... read..

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath addresses Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament in the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly on Friday. While addressing the event, CM Yogi highlighted the key to how a legislature functions and informed about the pro... read..

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UP: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Techkriti 2025' at IIT Kanpur

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.... read..

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Members of ABVP Lucknow hold protest against Samajwadi Party over MP Ramji Lal Suman's statement

Members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Lucknow held a protest on Friday against the Samajwadi Party over Dalit MP Ramji Lal Suman's statement on Rajput king Rana Sanga.... read..

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"Doing dirty politics": Mayawati condemns Samajwadi Party MP's remarks on Rana Sanga

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati has strongly condemned the Samajwadi Party (SP) for its "dirty politics" in the wake of controversial remarks made by SP MP Ramji Lal Suman about 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga.... read..

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Security heightened in Uttar Pradesh for Alvida Juma

In view of Alvida Juma, the last Friday of Ramzan, security has been significantly increased across Uttar Pradesh, police officials said.... read..

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Nishant Dev eyes professional boxing stint before Olympic comeback

Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was part of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, has set his sights on professional boxing for the next three years. However, he remains committed to his Olympic dream and plans to return to the amateur circuit in tim... read..

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"It is in hands of the returning officer": BFI president Ajay Singh on federation's elections

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh spoke on the federation elections, saying that it is completely in the hands of the returning officer.... read..

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"Police officers in UP engaged in 'competition' to make provocative statements": Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Chandra Shekhar Aazad, the MP from the Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram, on Thursday strongly criticised the Meerut police for its warning against offering Eid namaz on the roads, alleging that the police officers in Uttar Pradesh are engaged in a "competitio... read..

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ED attaches three immovable properties worth Rs 6.17 crore linked to Kalpataru Group companies

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has attached three immovable properties worth Rs 6.17 crore on Thursday, located in Ahmedabad and Kannauj.... read..

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"Unfortunate...lack of values": Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri on Meerut murder case

Terming the Meerut murder case as "unfortunate," Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Thursday said that every Indian must take Shri Ramcharitmanas as a basis to build a cultured family.... read..

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Fire breaks out in Lucknow's residential building's basement, several vehicles burnt

A fire broke out in the basement of Silver Apartment in Hazratganj on Thursday morning, causing damage to parked vehicles.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh: Peace committee meeting held in Sambhal to discuss arrangements for upcoming festivals

A peace committee meeting was held in Sambhal to discuss the arrangements for the upcoming festivals, including Navaratri, Eid, and Mahanavami, an official said.... read..

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UP: Additional police deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami

Additional police forces have been deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami to ensure the safety and security of devotees, an official said.... read..

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Women's National Boxing C'ship: Dominant Railways secures five golds; Haryana, AIP get podium finishes

Railways stamped their authority on the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, defending their title in emphatic fashion with nine medals in total, as all five of their finalists clinched gold at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on T... read..

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UP CM highlights development in Mirzapur, says Maa Vindhyavasini corridor raised revenue fivefold

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday underscored the transformation of Mirzapur district over the past decade, attributing the progress to the double-engine governance model.... read..

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"Will prepare for World Championships": National-level boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria following title defence

After securing a gold medal during the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships, India's Commonwealth Games medalist boxer Jaismine Lamboria said her next aim is the world championships to be held this year.... read..

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath visits Maa Vindhyavasini Devi Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Maa Vindhyavasini Devi Temple in Mirzapur on Wednesday, where he offered prayers.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya gears up for grand Ramkot Parikrama ahead of Ram Navami

Ayodhya will host a grand Ramkot Parikrama before Ram Navami this year, aiming to offer a more divine and grand experience for devotees.... read..

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UP CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 283 medical officers of AYUSH in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to 283 medical officers of the AYUSH department at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Lucknow on Thursday.... read..

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"There is a lot of competition...": Pooja Rani on women's boxing in India after gold medal in National Championship

Following her gold medal win at the women's National Boxing Championships, Asian Games medalist Pooja Rani expressed happiness at her ninth national-level gold and pointed to the high level of competition in Indian boxing.... read..

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'Faith can drive economic growth': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi at exhibition highlighting eight years of government achievements

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday highlighted the importance of faith in driving economic growth while addressing a public meeting at an exhibition showcasing his government's achievements over the past eight years.... read..

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UP Police tightens security ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, issues guidelines

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar has issued security guidelines to ensure law and order during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, according to a press statement.... read..

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"Every religion has sentiments, faith": Muslim Cleric supports closure of meat shops on Navratri

Muslim Cleric Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain expressed his support for the closure of meat shops during the Navratri festival and said that the Muslim community would have no objection to the move as it respects the sentiments of the Hindu community.... read..

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"It was Mrityunjay Mahakumbh, not Mrityu Kumbh": UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has fired back at critics, particularly West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who labelled the recent Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj as "Mrityu Kumbh" due to alleged mismanagement.... read..

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"If Hindus are safe, then Muslims are also safe": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured that people from all religions are safe in the state, asserting that as a Yogi, he wishes for everyone's happiness.... read..

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"Unfortunate...law should take action": CM Yogi Adityanath on Kunal Kamra row

Standup artiste Kunal Kamra, whose alleged disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sparked an uproar has drawn sharp criticism from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.... read..

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Used language they will understand: UP CM Adityanath on bulldozer actions

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while responding to the backlash over "bulldozer action" by his government, said that sometimes people need to be explained things in a "language" they understand.... read..

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Auraiya murder case: Family members of accused demand justice for victim, call for punishment of those involved

In a significant development in the Auriaya murder case, the brother of the woman involved in the killings has spoken out, demanding justice for the victim. The brother emphasized that the accused of the crime should be punished, regardless of her relatio... read..

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"When they feel their vote bank is at risk, they try to create divisions": CM Yogi targets Stalin on three-language row

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the three-language row, calling it "narrow politics."... read..

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"Foreign money involved in Lok Sabha elections; Congress, INDIA bloc directly involved": CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tore into the Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc claiming they with the help of foreign powers, tried to "influence" the 2024 Lok Sabha elections through money and "propaganda".... read..

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"Jitne bhi honge sab dhundenge": UP CM Yogi vows to revive temples in Sambhal

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vowed to revive as many temples as present in Sambhal. He said that the authorities have till now identified more than 54 pilgrimage sites in the city, and efforts are underway to locate the remaining ones.... read..

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"Not a BJP event, Kumbh means Bhavya and Divya": Yogi Adityanath

The recently concluded MahaKumbh festival achieved record breaking success with over 60 crore devotees from India and abroad taking the Holy Dip at the Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.... read..

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"People's support decides government in democracy": UP CM Yogi Adityanath on third-term prospects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has the distinction of becoming the longest-serving CM of the state as well as one who has served two back-to-back terms, in an exclusive interview with ANI, addressed the possibility of a hat trick in the... read..

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"Insult to Ambedkar's constitution": Yogi Adityanath questions DK Shivakumar's comment on changing constitution

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath fiercely criticised DK Shivakumar and the Congress party, reacting to Shivakumar's recent remarks on constitutional changes to accommodate "religion-based" reservations in Karnataka as a direct affront to Babas... read..

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"Rahul jaise kuch namune rehne chahiye...": CM Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress

Calling Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "namuna" (specimen) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that the party wanted to keep "controversy" alive in Ayodhya.... read..

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"Rampant loot and corruption," SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticises UP govt's 8 years in power

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government's 8 years of governance and alleged loot and corruption in the BJP-ruled state.... read..

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"No income from masjids, kabristans; no reason for objections": AIMPLB on Waqf bill

Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), addressed concerns regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, asserting that over 90 per cent of Waqf properties consist of masjids, kabristans, dargahs, and imam... read..

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Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi addresses public grievances at 'Janata Darshan' in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur and addressed the public's grievances on Wednesday morning.... read..

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"Every religion has sentiments, faith": Muslim Cleric supports closure of meat shops during Navratri

Muslim Cleric Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain expressed his support for the closure of meat shops during the Navratri festival and said that the Muslim community would have no objection to the move as it respects the sentiments of the Hindu community.... read..

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Lucknow Municipality passes resolution to rename road after Sunita Williams

Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to rename the road in front of the ISRO office in Janakipuram after Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams.... read..

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'Arrangements made for devotees visiting Ayodhya during Ram Navami': IG of Ayodhya division Praveen Kumar

Ahead of Ram Navami, the police administration in Ayodhya has made watertight security arrangements to ensure the safety and smooth flow during the festival.... read..

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