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UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment
An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social harmony. The district administration stated the demolition cleared government land of encroachment.
Only illiterate people, and no sons of big leaders or industrialists, go on Kanwar Yatra: SP MLA
Samajwadi Party MLA Ziyauddin Rizvi sparked controversy by claiming that only uneducated and superstitious villagers participate in the Kanwar Yatra, questioning the absence of elites. Minister Dayashankar Singh countered, emphasizing that devotion to Lord Shiv is a matter of faith, transcending the need for formal education. He highlighted the dedication of devotees who travel long distances to offer Ganga water.
BJP's UP unit finding it difficult to defend some remarks by NDA allies
The BJP's spokespersons in Uttar Pradesh have conveyed to the party's national general secretary BL Santhosh that they are struggling to defend certain remarks made by the NDA allies during public forums, according to sources familiar with the situation. This issue was discussed at a recent closed-door meeting in the state.
Torrential rains wreak havoc in north India; several dead, 17 trains cancelled: Key updates
In cities and towns across the region, including the national capital and Gurugram, waterlogging led to traffic woes, with social media filled with pictures and videos of commuters wading through inundated roads, stuck vehicles, and flooded underpasses.
54 dead in 72 hours in UP's Ballia due to 'severe heat'
According to data shared by officials, on June 15, around 154 patients were admitted at the Ballia district hospital -- the only hospital in the district where critically-ill patients are referred to. Of those admitted, 23 died. On June 16, 20 patients died out of the 137 admitted; and on Saturday, 11 people died. As the incident of curious deaths were reported, two senior doctors at the director-level were sent to Ballia and report to the administration, Pathak said.
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For SP, it is not difficult but impossible to defeat BJP: Mayawati
In a statement, she said, "Rival political parties hatch conspiracies to weaken the BSP in the state, misguide the Dalits and also try to isolate them from the party's movement. And through the media, news about cracks in the Dalit vote banks are publicised. There is not an iota of truth in these."
22 dead in UP as heavy rains cause wall collapses, damage house
Heavy overnight rains in Uttar Pradesh Friday led to the deaths of at least 22 people, including nine labourers who were buried alive under the debris when an under-construction wall in the state capital collapsed on their huts.
Protests against Modi govt's Agnipath scheme intensify; 1 killed in Secunderabad
Protests over 'Agnipath', the recruitment scheme introduced for youth to serve in the Armed Forces, have now continued for the third straight day despite the Centre’s age relaxation. Protests have been reported in multiple parts of the country, and around 200 trains have been affected as a result.
UP journalist death: Priyanka Gandhi writes to CM Adityanath; demands CBI probe
The Congress general secretary also demanded that action be taken against the "nexus of liquor mafia and administration" which she said had taken root across the state.
High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring Uttarakhand
In a disaster alert issued to district magistrates in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, the relief commissioner said, "Reports of breaking off a part of the Nanda Devi glacier in Uttarakhand have been received. The districts on the (banks of) Ganga river need to be on high alert and the monitoring of water level needs to be done 24x7".
Akhilesh Yadav criticises Yogi Adityanath, BJP govts in state & Centre on R-Day
He was addressing a programme at his home town Saifai in Etawah district on Republic Day, where party workers gathered at the venue on tractors to show their support to farmers agitating against the Centre's new agri laws.
Main accused among three persons arrested in Ballia firing incident
The main accused, Dhirendra Singh, was arrested by the UP Special Task Force from state capital Lucknow, while the other two accused were nabbed in Vaishali area of Ballia city, they said.
Don’t bank on fake appearances: Customers should now ask for KYB certificates from their branches
A fake SBI branch was set up in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district.
Parents responsible for incidents of rape, says UP BJP MLA
The legislator from Bairia in Ballia district, who had earlier made news when he said no one can rape a mother of three children, also advised parents not to give their children mobile phones.
UPA loan waiver scheme did not help farmers: Radha Mohan Singh
Citing the audit report, he said anomalies have come to light in the decision of loan waiver as some additions were made in order to help "their own people".
The slugfest among BJP-BSP can mean loss of other voting sections
Smriti Irani's defence after Rohith Vemula's suicide and BJP's inability to contain the damage hit BJP's efforts to woo the community across the country.
BSP workers abuse, traumatise Dayashankar Singh's 12-year-old daughter
On the day BSP workers laid siege to Lucknow, the family of the man they were targeting was holed up at an undisclosed location out of fear.
Purge to reinforce CM Akhilesh Yadav's position as Mulayam Singh Yadav's successor?
While eight ministers have been sacked, nine of them have been stripped of their portfolio. The chief minister will be in charge of these departments till new incumbents take over.
UP government to take action against those 'spoiling communal amity'
"No one will be allowed to disturb communal harmony of the state and taking cognizance of the controversial statement of Sadhvi Prachi."
UP Minister Ambika Chaudhary lashes out at Centre over non-cooperation with state
Chaudhary alleged that the Centre is not supporting the Akhilesh Yadav government on its development agenda.
Lok Sabha polls: Chandraswami promises election results before May 16
His proximity to Cong leaders was not a secret, and he had no qualms about using his connections and selfproclaimed 'tantrik' powers to make inroads into the global circuit.
SP not to forge any pre-poll alliance: Akhilesh Yadav
"SP is going to play an important role after LS polls...The party will not forge any pre-poll alliance and will contest the elections alone," Yadav said.
Delhi gang-rape victim's village satisfied with verdict
People of the Delhi gang-rape victim's ancestral village here lit candles and distributed sweets after hearing that a court has awarded death penalty to her attackers today.
Delhi gang-rape: Grief sweeps the girl's native village
The village head said a condolence meeting was held to pray for peace of the departed soul.
Delhi gang rape: Villagers remember braveheart victim
A pall of gloom descended on Delhi gang-rape victim's native Mandwara Kalan village in the district today as soon as the news of her death poured in.
Rail Budget 2012-13: List of new trains announced
Here is a list of new Express Trains, Passenger Trains, MEMU, DEMU, Extension of run and increase in frequency of trains:
UP elections: Campaigning for UP Phase-II ends
Campaigning for the second phase of polls in UP, covering 59 assembly constituencies spread across 9 districts, drew to a close on Thursday.
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