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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited his constituency, Lucknow, where he said that BJP's thumping win in the elections was a 'huge thing' as the party's vote share increased despite the SP-BSP alliance. (Photo: File)

BJP's vote share increased despite SP-BSP alliance: Rajnath

Singh further talked about the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter wants to fulfil the basic necessities of people.

22 Jun 2019 8:50 AM

The vehicle was carrying 29 people, who were returning home after attending a wedding in neighbouring Barabanki district. (Photo: Twitter)

Bodies of two more children found, toll in Lucknow accident climbs to 5

Seven children were missing and bodies of three were fished out Thursday itself.

21 Jun 2019 12:31 PM

The rescue operation is currently underway. (Photo: ANI)

7 children missing after van carrying 29 passengers falls into canal in Lucknow

Around 22 people have been rescued so far, while seven children are missing.

20 Jun 2019 12:12 PM

The BSP chief alleged that the people's faith in the electronic voting machines (EVMs) had dwindled to worrisome level. (Photo: PTI)

Would have attended all-party meet if it was on EVMs: Mayawati

The 'one nation, one poll', which was part of the BJP's Lok Sabha election manifesto, has made the Opposition weary about the prospects.

19 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

On Tuesday, a large number of people gathered in Meerut at Ketan's residence to receive his mortal remains. (Photo: Twitter)

UP CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh, govt job for Ketan Sharma's family

A road will also be named after the braveheart.

19 Jun 2019 10:58 AM

Taking cognizance of the incident, the state Director General of Police issued dismissal orders for Yadav on charges of gross indiscipline.

Cop dismissed for demanding government's dismissal in UP

Constable told the media that the state government should be dismissed because it has failed to maintain law and order.

16 Jun 2019 5:43 PM

He said that these new variety mangoes will soon ripen and the variety with similar characteristics to that of the minister would be given his name. (Photo: ANI)

This summer get ready to taste new variety of mango named after Amit Shah

‘There are a very few people with the characteristics similar to Shah ji,’ Padma Shri Haji Kalimullah Khan said.

16 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

The SP chief Akhilesh Yadav meets Governor Ram Naik. (Photo: File)

'Jungle-raj' prevailing in UP: Akhilesh urges state govt to wake up

Akhilesh Yadav, along with Ahmad Hasan, sought Governor's intervention to check deteriorating law and order situation in state.

15 Jun 2019 12:14 PM

'Our focus is on strengthening Congress, its workers, giving an opportunity to good candidates and prepare for the Assembly elections,' Scindia said. (Photo: ANI)

Focusing on strengthening Congress in UP: Jyotiraditya Scindia

He also said that the Congress would go solo in the 2022 UP Assembly elections.

15 Jun 2019 10:40 AM

Siddhartha Nagar bore the maximum onslaught with four deaths reported from the district. (Photo: Representational I ANI)

UP dust storm claims lives of 13

Rain/thunderstorm is very likely at isolated places over western UP on Saturday and few places over western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

14 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

Darvesh Singh Yadav was allegedly shot dead on the Agra court premises by a lawyer, who then tried to kill himself. (Photo: Facebook | @AdvDarveshYadav)

Last rites of UP Bar Council president, shot dead by lawyer, performed in Etah

State Law minister Brijesh Pathak attended the funeral, besides a large number of lawyers and members of the public.

13 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

Kanojia, who spent four nights behind the bars, was arrested Saturday for allegedly making objectionable comments against Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: File)

Journalist Prashant Kanojia released from Lucknow jail

He was allowed bail after furnishing two sureties of Rs 20,000 each and a personal bond for the same amount.

12 Jun 2019 7:57 PM

The meeting was attended by District Magistrates (DMs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), Superintendent of Police (SPs) from all districts across the state. (Photo: ANI)

Yogi holds meet with official to review law and order, issue of women security in UP

officials were not allowed to carry their mobile phones along with them and it was kept outside the meeting hall.

12 Jun 2019 1:13 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with Chief Secretary and senior police officials on Monday on the issue of women security in the state. (Photo: ANI)

UP CM Adityanath holds meeting as state see surge in crime against women

This came in the backdrop of the recent spate of incidences of crime against women in the state that created an outrage in the society.

10 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

Some senior party members have hinted that Uttar Pradesh minister Swatantradev Singh, MLCs Vidyasagar Sonkar and Laxman Acharya, and MP Mahesh Sharma are likely replacements for Mahendra Nath Pandey. (Photo: ANI)

Hunt for new UP BJP chief: State minister, MLCs likely contenders

Pandey, now Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, cannot be UP BJP chief under its ‘one person-one post’ principle.

10 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: ANI)

Journalist charged for objectionable post against Yogi Adityanath

The official said police were trying to question the journalist.

08 Jun 2019 9:34 PM

Eight people, including the racket's alleged kingpin Gaurav Mishra, have been arrested in the case till now. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi doctor detained by Kanpur police during probe in kidney racket

Shukla is the CEO of a private hospital in Delhi and was detained by a Special Investigation Team.

08 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath unveils a 7-ft-tall rosewood Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath unveils 7-ft Ram statue in Ayodhya

The chief minister also took part in celebrations to mark the birthday of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas chief Mahant Nritya Gopal Das.

08 Jun 2019 1:10 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inspect the developmental works in Ayodhya during his visit on Friday. (Photo: File)

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to inspect developmental work in Ayodhya today

Adityanath will unveil a 7-foot tall statue of Lord Rama at the Shodh Sansthan museum in Ayodhya.

07 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday hit out at the Centre expressing dissatisfaction over the increasing unemployment rate in the country that has risen to a record 6.1 per cent, highest in last 45 years. (Photo: File)

Mayawati tears into Centre over increasing unemployment rate

As Modi government enters its second consecutive term, unemployment remains one of the biggest challenges in the country.

06 Jun 2019 12:53 PM

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