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Yogi Adityanath says ended Eid Milan tradition at UP CM’s residence to maintain secular status NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday strongly defended his government’s recent decision to ban the sale and purchase of Halal-certified products in the state, alleging that the money collected through such certifications was being “misused for…

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav shared the video of the incident saying someone’s mistake does not justify humiliating, inhumane punishment. NEW DELHI: An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple on the outskirts of Lucknow on Diwali after being accused of urinating there, police said. As per news agency…

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that while British and French colonialism are often highlighted in history, there is little mention of “political Islam”, which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma, news agency PTI reported. “Great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji…

LUCKNOW: Prayagraj police on Tuesday arrested Rachit Madhyan, the man accused of mowing down six people with his high-end Jaguar car in Prayagraj on Sunday evening.He was taken into custody from a private hospital in Lucknow, where he had been admitted since the accident, the police said.Officials said he will be brought to Prayagraj and…

LUCKNOW: A shocking Diwali stunt from Lucknow has gone viral on social media, showing a man bursting firecrackers from inside a moving car. The reckless act, captured on video and widely circulated online, has drawn heavy criticism from citizens who said the man not only endangered his own life but also risked the safety of…

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reiterated a 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to various cadres of the Uttar Pradesh Police — including constables, PAC personnel, jail warders, mounted police, and firemen — marking an integration of trained defence personnel into the state’s law enforcement framework.Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day…

LUCKNOW: In a shocking incident that has left the district stunned, a married woman slit her wrist inside a police outpost during a dispute over her relationship with her nephew. The incident took place on Sunday night at the Kutubnagar outpost under Pisawan police station limits in Sitapur.According to police, the woman, identified as Pooja…

Lucknow: The ghats of Ayodhya transformed into a shimmering river of gold on Sunday evening as over 26.17 lakh earthen lamps illuminated the banks of the Saryu, turning the holy city into a spectacle of devotion and light for the ninth edition of Deepotsav. From Rajghat to Laxman Kila Ghat, the skyline glowed in ripples…

Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said that the other state units of the party should draw inspiration from the UP unit, which organised an impressive rally in Lucknow on the 19th death anniversary of party founder Kanshiram on Oct 9.She was speaking at the national level meeting of BSP in Lucknow.“The enthusiasm shown by…

Ayodhya: Ayodhya burst into celebration as Deepotsav unfolded with unmatched grandeur and devotion on Sunday.The city transformed into a resplendent canvas of lights, music, and faith as tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off Ramayana Shobha Yatra from Saket Mahavidyalaya by waving the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums.The magnificent procession, which…