Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) to ally with Asaduddin Owaisi's party in UP: Sources
The Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) will ally with the AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, sources said. An official announcement of their alliance is set to be announced later today. Key Points
India TodayBudaun murders: Opposition slams UP government, says 'Can't hide through encounter'
The Budaun double murder case quickly spiraled into a political battleground. Leaders from various parties exchanged scathing remarks, each blaming the other for the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points
India Today'Saw drunk people on road in Varanasi,' says Rahul Gandhi; Smriti Irani hits back
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi sparked a row after he said he saw drunk people lying on the road in Varanasi, the constituency represented by PM Narendra Modi. Union Minister Smriti Irani hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his "objectionable" comments. Key Points
India TodayWatch: Akhilesh Yadav's 'family' remark in Assembly makes Yogi Adityanath chuckle
Akhilesh Yadav took a veiled jibe at Yogi Adityanath in UP Assembly, making the House burst into laughter. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister had earlier spoke about Akhilesh Yadav's uncle Shivpal Yadav during the Budget session. Key Points
India TodayGram Unnati partners with Uttar Pradesh govt for agri transformation
Spanning a timeline of three to five years its overarching goal is to elevate farmer incomes and preserve vital natural resources. The primary objectives are to significantly enhance farmer incomes by 15% to 25% and to conserve crucial natural resources, including reducing water usage for irrigation by an impressive 60% to 80%. Key Points
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Supreme Court reschedules plea seeking independent probe into Atiq Ahmed’s murder
A Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the Atiq Ahmed case is one among several being rescheduled for a later date after five judges have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Key Points
The HinduSection 144 imposed in all districts of Uttar Pradesh after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf shot dead
Days after Atiq Ahmed's son Asad was killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, the mafia-turned-politician and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed on Saturday while being taken for a medical in Prayagraj. Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case and also in the Umesh Pal murder case which happened in February this year. Key Points
Economic TimesUP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates, schedule, phase, constituency, candidates, details: All you need to kno
Uttar Pradesh, a pivotal player in Indian politics, braces for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. With 80 seats, it wields significant influence, drawing major parties into fierce competition. The BJP-led NDA eyes continued dominance, while rival alliances strategize. Uttar Pradesh's electoral calendar, constituency demographics, and candidate dynamics shape the battleground, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping India's political landscape. Key Points
Economic TimesStart production of EV, entire north Indian market is waiting; CM to Ashok Leyland
India Business News: Ashok Leyland is starting production of electric vehicles in North India. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has expressed the state's eagerness for the vehicles. Read more about this initiative and its potential impact on the region. Key Points
Times Of IndiaFog, cold wave grip Delhi-NCR ahead of new year; train schedules disrupted
Areas including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are currently grappling with moderate to dense fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that these foggy conditions will persist until January 4. Key Points
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Uttar Pradesh govt extends liquor shop hours for Christmas and New Year's eve
The Excise Department of the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the extension of liquor shop hours till 11 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The new Excise Policy for 2024-25 permits individuals to consume liquor if they have 100 square feet space next to their vends. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi Minister Gopal Rai urges Centre to ban BS III, BS IV diesel buses in NCR areas of Haryana, UP, Rajas
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called for a strict ban on subpar diesel buses in NCR areas of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. A surprise inspection revealed that all buses registered in these areas were BS III and BS IV vehicles. The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management issued directions to allow only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses from November 1. Key Points
Economic TimesYogi Adityanath is known globally when it comes to law, order: VP Jagdeep Dhankar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar heaped praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a convocation ceremony in Greater Noida on Sunday. Dhankar said his regime was a "role model of role models". Key Points
India TodayUP cop fines vehicle with 'Jai Mata Di' sticker, faces Hindu outfit's ire
A traffic constable in Ghaziabad fined the driver of a vehicle with a 'Jai Mata Di' sticker. Members of a Hindu outfit reached the spot and engaged in a heated argument with the cop, daring him to call up his seniors and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Key Points
India TodayUP government sets a December deadline for getting 'gharaunis' ready for more than 90,000 villages
The Yogi government of India's Uttar Pradesh state aims to prepare 'gharaunis,' certificates of people's land or patrimonial houses, for more than 90,000 villages by December 2022. An error-free map from the Survey of India will be received by July 31, with on-the-spot testing finished by August 31. UP has already finished surveying 90,894 villages, prepared 57 lakh gharaunis, of which approximately 55.15 lakh have been distributed. Key Points
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Karnataka Election 2023 News Live Updates: Yogi Adityanath address rally in Mandya, says 'no danga, sab changa in UP'
Karnataka Election 2023 Live Updates: Star campaigners of most political parties have started flying to Bengaluru in the run up to the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections. In fact, Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be in Karnataka on Wednesday to campaign for the BJP in various parts of the state. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who reached the state yesterday and held a massive roadshow in Krishnarajanagara, is set to address more rallies today (Wednesday). On Tuesday, while addressing a rally in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the BJP government's decision in Karnataka of scrapping four per cent quota for Muslims saying the party never believed in ‘religion-based reservation’. The former BJP chief also took a dig at Congress for its stand that the quota would be restored if it is voted to power in the state after the May 10 Assembly polls. However, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the state government will not implement its decision to scrap four per cent reservation for Muslims in 2B category of the 'Other Backward Castes' till the hearing in the Supreme Court is completed. For more updates, stay tuned with indiatoday.in. Key Points
India TodayRajasthan leaving BIMARU company. On health, education it won’t listen to Yogi, Shivraj
Rajasthan seems to have made a choice that most people would approve of. While Uttar Pradesh has a few questions to answer. Key Points
ThePrintRajasthan leaving BIMARU company. On health, education it won’t listen from Yogi, Shivraj
Rajasthan seems to have made a choice that most people would approve of. While Uttar Pradesh has a few questions to answer. Key Points
ThePrintAkhilesh Yadav's party chief whip resigns amid voting in UP for Rajya Sabha polls
Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Pandey resigned from the post of chief whip amid the voting for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. He has pledged to cross-vote for the BJP. Key Points
India Today'Cold day' warning in Delhi for 2 days, dense fog to engulf north India
Cold weather conditions are likely to continue in North India with dense fog likely to cover most states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh for the next two days. The weather department also issued a "cold-day" alert and said "dense to very dense fog" is likely to be witnessed in Delhi-NCR for the next two days. Key Points
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30 pilgrims injured in road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur
At least 30 injured as Tata Magic vehicle carrying pilgrims veers off road in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district. Victims in critical condition. Key Points
Hindustan Times'They want to kill me': Gangster Atiq Ahmed before leaving Gujarat jail
Gangster Atiq Ahmed expressed fear that he may be murdered as he was being taken to Uttar Pradesh from a jail in Gujarat on Sunday. He is to be produced before a court on March 28 in a kidnapping case. Key Points
India TodayBJP wins eight Rajya Sabha seats; SP bags two seats in UP
Voting in the elections for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh began around 9 am on Tuesday. The BJP had fielded eight candidates and the Samajwadi Party three. Key Points
Economic TimesUP Police begins probe into paper leak after constable recruitment exam cancelled
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has initiated its probe into the paper leak of the police constable recruitment exam, which was cancelled by the state government. The STF has collected digital evidence related to the paper leak. Key Points
India TodayThese states have declared a holiday for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir celebration on January 22!
States nationwide embrace festive fervor as Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration nears, prompting holidays for citizens. Uttar Pradesh leads the way with a joyous day off on January 22, echoing Diwali celebrations. Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Haryana follow suit, adding their unique touch to the nationwide jubilation. The 'Pran Pratishtha' event promises a historic spectacle, drawing dignitaries, sages, and saints from across India. Security measures in Ayodhya are heightened as the country eagerly anticipates this significant cultural and religious milestone. Key Points
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Lucknow, East UP to get 2 multi-specialty hospitals
Two multi-specialty hospitals with 400-bed capacity each are set to be built in Lucknow and on the Varanasi-Mirzapur border, following investments promised at the Uttar Pradesh Investors? Summit in February. The state government has vowed to ensure the process is not delayed, and healthcare providers have called for a single-window clearance system to speed up the approvals process. Medanta and Apollo are among the chains that already operate in the state. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUP Swachhagrahis who helped make India open-defecation free 'not paid since 2019', say 'govt forgot us'
Swachagrahis are demanding compensation of Rs 250 a day along with promised bonus of Rs 10,000. CM Yogi promised minimum pay last year but it seemingly remains to be delivered. Key Points
ThePrintCold wave in India: Dense fog likely to prevail in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab other parts of north India for 4 days
Cold to severe cold conditions are likely to prevail in northern and central India, with temperatures below normal. The IMD forecasts the situation to continue for 2-3 days. Key Points
Business TodayPriyanka Gandhi resigned as Congress’s UP general secretary in October, no replacement yet
Priyanka tendered her resignation to interim president Sonia Gandhi after new team was appointed for UP Congress. She is looking for role in poll-bound states, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintBadaun double murder news: Surviving brother turns eyewitness, says, ‘I pushed away his knife…’
Badaun double murder news: Salon owner in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, killed two children, with the surviving brother becoming an eyewitness. The accused was shot dead in a police encounter. Key Points
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UP schools, colleges closed on Jan 22, liquor shops shut for Ram Temple opening
A holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh on January 22 in view of the Ram Temple inauguration. In addition to this, the sale of liquor has also been banned on the day. Key Points
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