KANPUR RIOTS
JEE-Advanced 2026: Comp Science first choice among top 500; IIT Bombay gets max top rankers
In 2026, the IIT JEE-Advanced results showed Computer Science Engineering remained the top choice among candidates. IIT Bombay attracted the highest number of top rankers, securing 183 admissions from the top 500. Only two candidates from this group opted for Civil Engineering, while none chose Aerospace Engineering.
UP elections: AIMIM open to alliance with parties looking to prevent BJP, says Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed openness to alliances aimed at preventing a third BJP term in Uttar Pradesh. He urged voters to strengthen AIMIM's presence, stating the community needs a voice in the assembly. Owaisi mentioned his party will announce any alliance decisions after October 2. He criticized past governments for failing to address Muslim socio-economic and educational issues.
UP court acquits 45 persons in 27-year-old rioting case
A kanpur court has acquitted 45 individuals in a 27-year-old rioting case due to lack of evidence. The violence in 1998 occurred after hundreds protested the assault of a mosque's Imam and power disruption. Despite the acquittal, four individuals received a three-year prison sentence under the Arms Act.
Samajwadi Party's cap is red but deeds are black: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) for inciting anarchy and corruption, highlighting incidents from Kanpur and Ayodhya. He emphasized the state's transformation under BJP rule since 2017, pointing to improved law and order, job creation, and significant industrial investment. He appealed to voters to support BJP for continued development.
UP civic polls: AAP leader Sanjay Singh accuses PM of favouring Adani
"In this double-engine government, the first engine belongs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and for whom this engine is working?" asked Singh and in reply the public said, "For Adani". "Airplanes, airports, seaports, coal, gas, electricity, water, cement and even the whole country belongs to Adani. Narendra Modi benefited his Gujarati friend Adand made you people keep fighting over Hindu-Muslim," said Singh.
Kanpur, Prayagpur demolitions as per law, process initiated much before action: UP to SC
"It is humbly submitted that in so far as taking action against the persons accused in rioting, the state government is taking stringent steps against them in accordance with a completely different set of statutes namely--CrPC, UP gangster, and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 and Rules, 2021, Prevention of Public Property Damages Act and Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to Public and Private Property Act, 2020 and Rules, 2021", it said.
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SC to hear on Tuesday plea of hawkers against demolition drive at Jahangirpuri
A vacation bench of Justices C T Ravikumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia took note of the submissions of senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the association, that the plea needed an urgent hearing along with other pending petitions on the issue.
Uttar Pradesh steps up vigil, imposes section 144 in Kanpur, Lucknow
Section 144 was already in force in Kanpur until July 31, but was also imposed in Lucknow till July 10, with the order laying special emphasis on prohibition of such activities that can stoke communal flare ups or aid any form of riots, like disallowing people to stick religious posters.
Prophet remarks: UP BJP advised 'not to participate in Nupur Sharma and Kanpur debates'
Even UP CM Yogi Adityanath's silence over the Kanpur violence was conspicuous considering his strong reaction to the incidents of breach of law and order in the state. He had directed the officials to take strict action against the 'rioters' which was then publicised as his reaction.
BJP leader, 12 more held in connection with Kanpur violence
Former district secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha Harshit Srivastava has been arrested for posting inflammatory content on social media platforms, ADGP (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.
Uttar Pradesh Police working to reduce tension, says ADG Prashant Kumar
Kanpur police registered an FIR against 7 people for social media posts 'fanning tensions' after Sharma's remark and the clashes. The 7 have been booked under Section 505 (publishing statement with intent to promote enmity on religious grounds), Section 507 (criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) of IPC and Section 66 of the IT Act.
Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 held; cops looking into possible PFI link
"Action under Gangster Act will be taken against conspirators and their property will be either seized or demolished," he further stated. A violent clash broke out between two groups belonging to different communities allegedly over a market shutdown in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
On Kanpur violence, Mayawati asks UP government to take action by 'rising above religion, caste'
Bombs were hurled and gunshots fired during the violence as members of a group attempted to shut shops over alleged insulting remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a television debate recently, a senior police official said.
Arrested Samajwadi Party men were trying to start riot during Prime Minister's rally, says BJP
Samajwadi Party expelled from the party six persons who were said to be involved in the incident. The party then threw the ball into the BJP's court and demanded that the BJP take similar action on their party workers involved in such incidents.
SIT to probe anti-CAA clashes in Kanpur
Owing to the recent agitation and violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for conducting a fair probe into the cases of violence. The SIT would be better equipped to deal with the electronic gadgets to track down the culprits.
UP Police on high alert ahead of Ayodhya verdict
Begins monitoring messages on social media and public places, meeting Muslim clerics and priests regularly. The state government has advised senior police officials to grant leave to policemen only in unavoidable circumstances, till November 30.
Modi, Akhilesh two sides of same coin: Asaduddin Owaisi
Owaisi, whose party is contesting only from Arya Nagar Assembly seat in the district, also accused SP and BSP of trying to fool Muslim voters.
1984 riot victims demand government job for kin of deceased
A delegation of 1984 riot victims met Jitendra Singh and sought government jobs for the family members of those who fell prey to the violence and also raised other rehabilitation-related issues.
EC issues notice to Beni Prasad Verma, Vinay Katiyar for model code violation
They have been asked to put forth their stands on the charges by Saturday morning failing which the EC will take action.
Muslims should not fear BJP: Murli Manohar Joshi
The BJP leader, while making a reference to party veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure as a prime minister, asked, "Under his regime, which places saw communal riots?"
'SP, BSP, Cong will be losers as Kejriwal takes on Modi'
BJP was aware that to get the maximum seats in UP, it was essential for Modi to contest from the state as that would send out a strong message among the voters here.
Super Sunday rallies in UP; Narendra Modi, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal face-off
The battle for Uttar Pradesh hotted up on a 'Super Sunday' in a no-holds barred attack involving leaders of the BJP, SP and AAP.
Congress slams Narendra Modi for remark on coal scam
Modi attacked Congress over the coal blocks allocation scam, saying "black smoke" has stained it. Congress said Modi's "hands are red" in connection with Godhra.
Muzaffarnagar riots: SP leader says no case against Azam Khan
"No case has been registered against Azam Khan in connection with the violence in Muzaffarnagar, nor has he been named in any FIR." said SP's Ramasre Kushwaha.
Samajwadi govt responsible for Muzaffarnagar violence: BJP leader Kalraj Mishra
Blaming the UP govt for the riots in Muzaffarnagar, BJP leader Kalraj Mishra has said it was orchestrated by the Samajwadi party.
Tech-heavy war: 4 IIT brains gunning for Modi
Advocate Dr Mukul Sinha, senior IPS officers Satish Varma, Rahul Sharma and Sanjiv Bhatt, who have been behind the bad press that Modi has been getting of late, are all IIT graduates.
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