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Mayawati accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of not taking others into confidence before bringing in the CAB. (Photo: File)

'Withdraw CAA, bring new law after consensus': BSP Chief Mayawati

She called the BSP a disciplined party which holds peaceful protests only after taking permission from the authorities.

15 Jan 2020 3:41 PM

Activist Sadaf Jafar, ex-IPS officer Darapuri, 13 others held for anti-CAA protests granted bail

Jafar, ex-IPS officer Darapuri and others have been asked to furnish two bail bonds.

04 Jan 2020 6:18 PM

'We are looking into this whole matter, but this is an unauthorized communication by SSP, its violation of service rules. IG Meerut is looking into it,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

'Investigation underway in issue concerning Noida SSP': UP DGP

He also said that authenticity has to be ensured through the medium of various agencies.

03 Jan 2020 4:36 PM

Yadav alleged that this (CAA and NRC) was being done so that the public did not raise any questions about the poor state of the economy and basic problems. (Photo: File)

NPR, NRC against poor, minorities, I will not fill up forms: Akhilesh Yadav

All Indians should come forward to save the country from those violating the Constitution, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said.

29 Dec 2019 6:52 PM

'After talking about NRC, you said that it was never discussed. The country is now able to recognize your cowardice. It wants the truth,' Priyanka said. (Photo: ANI)

'Country recognises your cowardice,' Priyanka slams Modi on NRC

Priyanka's comments came days after PM Modi, in a public rally, said that there has been no discussion nationwide NRC.

28 Dec 2019 6:58 PM

Internet services have been suspended in 21 districts and security has been tightened as part of measures adopted to prevent any untoward incident in the state on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Internet suspended in 21 UP districts, security beefed up over CAA protest

The state police chief said that people involved in violent protests will not be spared.

27 Dec 2019 12:12 PM

Protesters go berserk in Lucknow. Smoke billows out of a burning media OB van during a protest against NRC and amended Citizenship Act, at Parivartan Chowk in Lucknow on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Simi, PFI behind violence: UP govt

UP Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu said she also interacted with people in Nahtaur area.

23 Dec 2019 5:00 AM

Police said they had to use canes and lob tear-gas shells at several places after protesters turned violent and tried to take out rallies defying the prohibitory orders imposed in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Violence spreads to new areas in UP, internet suspended

The new areas hit by the violence included Bhadohi, Bahraich and Farrukhabad.

20 Dec 2019 8:31 PM

Another murder accused took advantage of the commotion and managed to escape from the spot. (Photo: File | Representational)

18 police personnel suspended after murder accused killed in UP courtroom firing

Apart from the sub-inspector, the 17 other suspended personnel are in the rank of constable, with five of them women.

18 Dec 2019 2:54 PM

"This message should go to the entire world. The rapists should know that in India, a woman can execute them. I have sent the letter through registered post and also tweeted it," the shooter added. (Photo: ANI)

In letter, shooter writes to Amit Shah in blood asking to let her hang Nirbhaya convicts

She hoped there would be a transformation with a 'different kind of society' where women need not live in an atmosphere of fear.

15 Dec 2019 7:01 PM

Amid reports about preparations to hang the four men convicted of the rape and murder, the Uttar Pradesh's Additional Director General (Prisons) Anand Kumar confirmed that Delhi's Tihar Jail has sent out a request for hangmen. (Photo: File | Representational)

Meerut hangman ready to carry out execution of Nirbhaya convicts

Jallad, however, said he is not aware of the identity of the convicts to be hanged.

13 Dec 2019 6:14 PM

'Whatever their demands -- that case should be put to trial in fast track court so that culprits are given strictest punishment on time...apart from that, the family of the deceased victim is poor, and their resources are very limited. We would provide them facilities which can be sanctioned by the government,' Meshram said. (Photo: ANI)

'All demands of Unnao rape victim's family accepted': Lucknow Commissioner

The mortal remains of the Unnao rape victim are being taken for the last rites by the family today.

08 Dec 2019 3:07 PM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed the death of Unnao gangrape victim "extremely sad" and conveyed his condolences to the aggrieved family. (Photo: File)

BJP ministers to meet family of UP rape victim after Yogi Adityanath's order

On Thursday, the 23-year-old was airlifted from Lucknow's SMC government hospital to Safdarjung Hospital.

07 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

'Law and order is dismal. Women are not safe in Uttar Pradesh. Incidents (against women) are taking place on a daily basis. In UP, every day a Hyderabad (like incident) is taking place,' Shukla said recounting crime against women in Mainpuri, Unnao and Chitrakoot. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Hyderabad-like crimes taking place in UP every day': Cong leader Rajiv Shukla

Shukla said Congress general secretary too had expressed anguish over such incidents.

06 Dec 2019 7:24 PM

The woman was allegedly raped in March and the accused had later been granted bail, they said. The victim and one of the prime accused were reportedly married last year, against the wishes of their families. (Photo: Representational)

Out on bail, UP rape convict tries to kill victim, sets her on fire; 5 accused arrested

The rape survivor was on her way to Rai Bareilly for the hearing in the rape case.

05 Dec 2019 11:11 AM

Yusuf Pathan inaugurated the maiden branch of the Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Cricket Academy of Pathans inaugurated by Yusuf Pathan in Lucknow

The academy will employ state-of-the-art coaching techniques to teach and develop budding cricketers in the city.

03 Dec 2019 7:06 PM

Priyam Garg has a first-class double hundred and a List A century to his name. He was a part of the India C team that finished runner-up in the Deodhar Trophy. (Photo: Instagram/ Priyam Garg)

India's U-19 skipper Priyam Garg attributes his sucess to his dad

Like every other Indian cricketer, Priyam too aspires to meet Sachin Tendulkar to take tips from the legend.

03 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

Earlier on Saturday, Sourabh Verma overpowered South Korea's Heo Kwang Hee to register a 21-17, 16-21, 21-18 win in the semi-final match. (Photo: Twitter)

Sourabh Verma clinches silver after losing Syed Modi International tournement final

Verma lost in straight games 15-21, 17 -21 to Taiwan's Wang Tzu-Wei in the match which lasted for 48 minutes.

02 Dec 2019 1:28 PM

'When we are sitting here and talking about narcotics control, smuggling, terrorism, Naxalism, fake currency and routine law and order, perhaps we do not know that the success that we are looking at has been at the cost of the sacrifice of more than 35,000 jawans,' he said. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Need to change people's perception about police,' says Amit Shah

The Home Minister was addressing the concluding session of the AIPSC.

29 Nov 2019 6:29 PM

HS Prannoy crashed out of the ongoing Syed Modi International Badminton Championship at Babu Banarasi Das Indore Stadium. (Photo: BAI Media)

HS Prannoy crashes out of Syed Modi International Championship

Prannoy suffered a 21-14, 10-21, 14-21 defeat at the hands of Taiwan's Wang Tzu Wei in the second-round match, which lasted for 57 minutes.

29 Nov 2019 12:37 PM