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Security personnel stand guard near the Krishna Janambhoomi temple and Shahi Mosque Eidgah on the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, in Mathura, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Allahabad HC Okays Survey of Mathura Mosque

Justice Mayank Kumar Jain said the modalities of the survey would be discussed at the next hearing on December 18

15 Dec 2023 2:09 AM

Women attendees listen and cheer during the launch of women-centric initiatives formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi during an event held at the parade ground near the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, in Allahabad. (Photo: AFP)

Allahabad High Court urges Centre to stop political rallies in election-bound states

The court also advised to postpone the coming elections by a couple of months

24 Dec 2021 7:50 AM

The move will provide better features at lower, affordable prices to the people. (Photo: ANI)

Railways introduces economy class in 3-tier AC compartments

The facility is being provided for the first time in the Prayagraj-Jaipur train

01 Sep 2021 9:40 AM

Father of India U-19 batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bhupendra Jaiswal, said that his son's hardwork paid off after he was picked by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals in the auction on Thursday for the upcoming season. (Photo:ANI)

Hardwork paid off, hope he performs well in IPL: Yashasvi Jaiswal's father

Yashasvi's relatives were seen rejoicing his selection by Rajasthan Royals and celebrated the feat by distributing sweets.

20 Dec 2019 11:52 AM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to stay in power in the state for the next 50 years. (Photo: ANI)

BJP to stay in power in UP for next 50 years: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Maurya also unveiled a magazine of Ramleela committee at an event here.

08 Oct 2019 1:31 PM

Police Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh, 44, and civilian Sumit Kumar, 20, were killed during the mob violence on December 3 last year. (Photo: screengrab)

Bulandshahr mob violence main culprit Bajrang Dal leader Yogesh Raj grants bail

The counsel for the state government opposed the bail, saying the applicant had committed a serious offence of sedition.

26 Sep 2019 2:11 PM

On this day, every year, the Islamic nation celebrates its freedom from the British colonial rule in 1947. The same day, the country also separated from India. (Photo: ANI)

Allahabad: Bajrang Dal pledges for 'Akhand Bharat' on Pak I-Day

It may be noted that Pakistan observes its Independence Day on August 14.

14 Aug 2019 10:30 AM

Ashutosh Mishra, Superintendent of Police (SP) Crime, said: ‘The petrol pump where the incident happened on the night of August 11 comes under Kondhiyara police station. Both the police personnel have been suspended for now.’ (Photo: ANI)

UP: Two policemen thrash each other allegedly over bribe in Prayagraj

Video shows six people including two policemen in uniform quarrelling over something with a person who is inside a police van.

13 Aug 2019 8:12 PM

UP: Judge transferred for ordering cop to take off uniform in court

The constable wrote to the district police chief and sought voluntary retirement.

29 Jul 2019 2:09 PM

The petition was filed by Tej Bahadur, ex-BSF jawan and SP candidate, whose nomination to contest from Varanasi was rejected by the Election Commission. (Photo: ani)

Allahabad HC issues notice to PM Modi on plea challenging his election to LS

The court will hear the case on August 21.

20 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

The reason given for rejection of Yadav's papers was his failure to submit a certificate that he was not sacked from the BSF for either corruption or disloyalty. (Photo: File)

PM Modi served notice by Allahabad HC challenging election from Varanasi

The petition was filed by former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was declared Samajwadi Party candidate from Varanasi.

19 Jul 2019 6:59 PM

The Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) has probed the case and gave a clean-chit to Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

Court grants relief to Adityanath in 20-year-old murder case of police constable

The case pertains to the murder of police constable Satya Prakash Yadav in Maharajganj district in 1999.

17 Jul 2019 11:47 AM

On Wednesday, the water level of the Ganga river rose to a dangerous mark of 338.5 metres in Rishikesh. (Photo: ANI)

Prayagraj faces flood-like situation as heavy rainfall swells river Ganga

Houses constructed near the river have been submerged in water leading to the displacement of thousands of people.

13 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

UP govt seeks report on fake degree row

SIT was formed by the UP police after a complaint in the state education department about employees with fake degrees was lodged.

07 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

Beginning his letter by congratulating PM Modi for his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Justice Pandey praised the Prime Minister for curbing dynasty politics. (Photo: File)

Allahabad High Court judge writes to PM Modi on 'nepotism' in appointments

Justice Pandey alleged that the selection of the next judge depends on one's relation with any former judges.

03 Jul 2019 8:25 PM

On the cricketer's estranged wife's plea, Justice MC Tripathi sought Additional Chief Standing Counsel Sanjay Singh's stand on the issue and fixed July 18 to hear the case.(Photo: Hashin Jahan/twitter)

Hasin Jahan seeks contempt of court action against Amroha police

In her plea to the court, the petitioner alleged she had come to Amroha on April 28 along with her daughter and maid.

03 Jul 2019 4:49 PM

Joshi will stay in Prayagraj for next two days after which he will fly to Delhi, where his two daughters are staying, the source added. (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi to sell Prayagraj's bungalow, moves to Delhi

The source also added that Joshi's decision to sell his house in Prayagrag indicates that he has taken retirement from the politics.

02 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

Advocate Ashok Kumar Pandey said he has been in living in a house located on Lov Dar road under the Rent Agreement Act. He claimed that Late Veena Srivastava, mother-in-law of Pragya signed an agreement to sell him the house. (Photo: ANI)

Case against OSD to Madhya Pradesh CM over property dispute in UP

Advocate Pandey alleged that he was beaten up by four men, allegedly on the direction of Pragya and her husband.

01 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

'A PIL was filed yesterday in which it was alleged that the shelter homes being constructed all over the state have inappropriately utilised their funds,' Additional Solicitor, Vinod Kumar Shahi said. (Photo: ANI)

Allahabad HC directs state govt to investigate shelter home scam charges

Tthe court has asked the district authorities to furnish a detailed report before it within six weeks.

02 Jun 2019 8:37 AM

The boy escaped unhurt and was rescued by the police. (Photo: Representational)

Kidnapper kills self after abducting child in Prayagraj

The family registered a complaint with the police, following which a manhunt was initiated.

22 May 2019 3:37 PM

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