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"When they want to avail benefit, they can throw up any name in air": SP MP Afzal Ansari hits out at 'Dhurandhar 2' makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed in film

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has been the talk of the town ever since it hit the theatres on March 19.... read..

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For Iran war to end, US participation alone would not suffice: Ex-Diplomat Goel

On US President Donald Trump's 'military pause' statement and Iran refuting it, former diplomat Suresh Goel said that for the war to end, Israel must also participate with America.... read..

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Ram Navami: 'Surya Tilak' at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on April 6

An atmosphere of enthusiasm prevails in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Navami, with elaborate preparations underway at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for the much-awaited 'Surya Tilak' ceremony of Ram Lalla.... read..

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AIMIM UP chief Shaukat Ali warns of encounters against those harming muslims

Uttar Pradesh All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) state president Haji Shaukat Ali has stirred political controversy in the state by warning that anyone who harms a Muslim would be killed in an encounter.... read..

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"Overjoyed to have this chance to seek the Lord's blessings": Actor KK Goswami visits Ayodhya

Actor KK Goswami, who is known for working in 'Ssshhhh...Koi Hai', 'Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai', 'Gutur Gu', among others, arrived in Ayodhya on Tuesday.... read..

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"When your daughters' honour is taken away....": Sanjay Nishad breaks down during rally, slams SP-BSP

Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad broke down in tears during a public rally on Sunday in Gorakhpur, triggering a sharp response from Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav.... read..

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"Entire world watching how PM Modi leads India amid global crisis": UP Minister Kapil Dev Agrawal

Uttar Pradesh BJP Minister Kapil Dev Agrawal on Monday hailed Prime Minister Modi on becoming the longest-serving head of government in the country, saying he has a rare and unique personality and the entire world is watching how he leads the country forw... read..

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CM Yogi Adityanath condoles victims of Prayagraj building collapse, announces financial aid

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took cognisance after a part of the cold storage facility building collapsed in the Phaphamau area of Prayagraj and expressed condolences to the victims, according to the CMO.... read..

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Lucknow Police nabs accused in snatching case after encounter

A 22-year-old man accused in a mobile snatching case was arrested following a brief encounter with police in Lucknow, officials said.... read..

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Reservation is the condition for alliance: Sanjay Nishad

Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad said on Sunday that his party's alignment with the BJP for the 2027 elections is centred on the core issue of reservation, noting that the Samajwadi Party was abandoned after it "closed the door" on the community's dem... read..

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UP: 3 killed, several injured in car-tempo collision in Sambhal

A road accident claimed the lives of three people, including a minor girl, after a high-speed car collided with a passenger tempo at the Dhanari police station, officials said.... read..

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"Entire nation looks up to him with unwavering faith": Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari lauds PM Modi

Iqbal Ansari, former litigant in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land suit, on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving the milestone of being the nation's longest-serving head of government.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh CM holds 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held 'Janta Darshan' at his residence in Lucknow, during which people presented their grievances.... read..

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"This war will be endgame of America's supremacy": Congress MP Imran Masood on West Asia conflict

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday warned that the ongoing West Asia conflict could mark the end of American global dominance, highlighting Iran's strategic influence and resilience.... read..

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CM Yogi Adityanath inspects Jewar Airport ahead of its inauguration by PM Modi on March 28

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inspected the Jewar Airport, which is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28.... read..

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"It's a wonderful film": Jaya Prada lauds 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

BJP leader and veteran actress Jaya Prada lauded the story and performance of the lead cast in the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'.... read..

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Unique 121,000 grain artwork of Lord Ram reaches Ayodhya before Ram Navami

A unique artwork depicting Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman, crafted using 121,000 grains of rice, on Sunday arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations, drawing attention from devotees and art enthusiasts.... read..

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CM Yogi Adityanath cites fall in MMR and IMR, 100% placement in nursing sector at appointment letter distribution event

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significant reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Uttar Pradesh, while asserting that the nursing sector offers "100 per cent placement" opportunities amid growing... read..

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Young artists from Odisha craft 'Ram Parivar' artwork for Ayodhya temple

The artwork, crafted from 121,000 grains of paddy, depicting Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Hanuman, that arrived in Ayodhya represents the 'Ram Parivar' (Ram Family), a sacred imagery widely revered by devotees.... read..

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"Very tragic incident, govt will take strict action": BJP MLA Rajesh Chaudhary on death of 'Gau Rakshak' in Mathura

BJP MLA from Mant constituency in Mathura, Rajesh Chaudhary, on Saturday said the death of a 'Gau Rakshak' in Mathura is a very tragic incident and the government will take strict action against those responsible.... read..

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UP Women's Commission VC Aparna Yadav hails PM Modi for becoming longest-serving head of govt

Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav on Sunday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving head of state.... read..

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UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari offers Eid prayers in Lucknow's Shahi Masjid

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Saturday offered prayers at Shahi Masjid, Hazratganj in Lucknow on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, calling for peace, harmony, and progress across the country.... read..

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President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Danghati Temple in Mathura

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday offered prayers at the Danghati Temple in Mathura and undertook the sacred Govardhan parikrama.... read..

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath stresses importance of forests on International Forest Day in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the National Forestry Dialogue on International Forest Day on Saturday in Lucknow, highlighting the importance of forests and the need for ecological balance in the country.... read..

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LSG Owner Goenka, Rishabh Pant visit Ram Janmabhoomi ahead of IPL 2026

Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka and team captain Rishabh Pant visited the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.... read..

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Police-locals clash in Mathura after person is run over by a truck, CM directs officers to take action

A scuffle broke out on Saturday between the police and locals in Mathura's Kosi area, as people blocked the road and protested against the death of a person who they claimed was allegedly run over by cattle smugglers.... read..

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Akhilesh accuses BJP of "betraying" Ganga Maiya, backs Mamata Banerjee's "party of traitors" claim

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said the labelling of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a party of "thieves, goons, and traitors" by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not sufficient, as it is the same party that has "betrayed" Gan... read..

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AIMPLB member Maulana Khalid Rasheed extends Eid-al-Fitr greetings

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member and Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali on Saturday said that Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in Lucknow.... read..

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"Ganga Iftar incident done under someone's influence": claims Advocate Shashank Tripathi

A few days after Varanasi police arrested several individuals after a video of them having an Iftar party in the middle of the Ganga river went viral, it has been alleged that the "party" was done "under someone's influence", Advocate Shashank Shekhar Tri... read..

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"No law and order left": Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over individual's death in Mathura

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched an attack against the ruling BJP over the death of an individual allegedly by cattle smugglers in Mathura, questioning the law and order in Uttar Pradesh.... read..

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Six arrested, nine juveniles detained for filming railway and security sites in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad police have arrested six individuals and detained nine juveniles for filming railway and security sites and sharing the footage abroad, with interrogation revealing they were guided by a foreign handler to install solar-powered, SIM-based CCTV c... read..

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IPL 2026: LSG team offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday visited Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.... read..

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Security heightened at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur amid Eid celebrations: DCP

The security at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur has been heightened as people gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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Shia Muslims in Sambhal wear black bands at Eidgah during Eid Namaz

Members of the Shia Muslim community offered Namaz at KSI Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad and at Eidgah in Sambhal on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr.... read..

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President Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.... read..

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President Murmu offers prayers at Baba Neem Karoli's samadhi site in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday visited the sacred samadhi site of Baba Neem Karoli Ji in Vrindavan and offered prayers.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says installation of Ram Yantra "fills every true Indian with joy"

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that installation of Ram Yantra, marking the completion of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, fills every "follower of Sanatan Dharma and every true Indian with joy".... read..

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Devotees throng temples on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Marking the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees across the country visited temples on Thursday in large numbers to seek blessings and begin the auspicious festival with devotion. The occasion was celebrated with great faith as people observed rituals ... read..

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Devotees throng temples across India on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees thronged temples across several cities on the first day of Chaitra Navratri, offering prayers and seeking blessings.... read..

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Moon not sighted today, Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated on March 21: Maulana Firangi Mahali

Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, announced that the moon was not sighted on Thursday, which means that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on March 21.... read..

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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Ayodhya, offer prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Ayodhya on Thursday, where she will offer prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.... read..

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Ayodhya: Nripendra Misra announces Installation of Ram Yantra by President Murmu

Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, said on Thursday that the 'Ram Yantra' will be installed by President Droupadi Murmu on the second floor, ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.... read..

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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Ayodhya; CM Yogi Adityanath extends warm welcome for Ram Mandir visit

President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ayodhya at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport on Thursday for her visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.... read..

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BHU-AnSI Symposium: Unlocking India's ancient Human history through DNA and genomics

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), in collaboration with the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), will host a landmark two-day symposium titled BHU-AnSI Paleogenomics and Paleoarchaeology Symposium on March 23-24, 2026, at the Department of Zoology, BHU, ... read..

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President Murmu performs 'Ram Yantra' Sthapana at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Thursday to offer prayers and seek blessings, accompanied by Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.... read..

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Jasmine takes 3-shot lead despite late bogeys in 6th leg of WPG Tour

Jasmine Shekar carded a solid 3-under 68 despite two late bogeys to move into a three-shot lead with one more round to go in the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course.... read..

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Khushi Khanijau takes one-shot lead in 6th leg of WPG Tour

Khushi Khanijau got off to a great start with three birdies in the first four holes and ensured the first day's best card in the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course. Khushi shot 3-under 68 and led the field by one sho... read..

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UP: Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

A fatwa has been issued against actor-performer Nora Fatehi over the controversial song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke.'... read..

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"Supreme privilege to touch sacred dust of Ayodhya": President Murmu visits Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday visited Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya and had darshan of Ram Lalla, also performing darshan and aarti at various places within the temple complex and conducting the Shri Ram Yantra Sthapana and Pujan, according... read..

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"Both sides would accept verdict": UP Minister OP Rajbhar on Supreme Court hearing on UGC guidelines

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, on Thursday, said that the Supreme Court's judgment will be accepted by all the parties on the issue of University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.... read..

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath provides Rs 1 Lakh aid to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to 555 pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra at Lok Bhavan.... read..

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