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Priyanka Gandhi starts 2-day Lucknow tour with silent protest against Yogi Adityanath govt

The AICC general secretary's visit comes as UP prepares for Assembly polls early next year. She was joined by her party leaders including state Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu.

Supreme Court issues notice to Yogi Adityanath govt for allowing Kanwar Yatra this year

The UP government allowed the yatra from 25 July despite concerns raised in various quarters over the risk posed by such events in triggering a possible third wave of Covid

UP govt wants minimum number of pilgrims, mandatory RT-PCR test ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Yogi Adityanath-led government has allowed the yatra to be held from 25 July despite concerns raised in various quarters over the risk of a possible third wave of the pandemic.

At least 10 people died in every village: UP BJP leader slams Yogi’s govt on Covid handling

State working committee member Ram Iqbal Singh is the latest among the party’s own leaders who have questioned the management of the Covid infection in the state.

After meeting Modi, top RSS leader spends 4 days in UP assessing Yogi govt’s dented image

Dattatreya Hosabale was in Lucknow from Monday to Thursday, after Sunday’s meeting with Modi & Shah on how to undo damage caused by Yogi govt’s Covid management.

Now, Union minister Gangwar writes to CM Yogi to flag ‘grave concern’ about UP Covid crisis

While Santosh Gangwar is first Union minister to write to UP CM about Covid mismanagement, several BJP MPs & MLAs in state have also flagged issues in their letters to Yogi.

Why SC invoked special powers to send jailed Mukhtar Ansari to UP despite Punjab’s opposition

Breaking 2-year deadlock between Punjab & UP, top court says gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who avoided 26 court warrants, cannot oppose transfer citing minor medical ailments.

UP has got no fundamental right to seek Mukhtar Ansari’s transfer from jail, Punjab tells SC

The UP government had earlier told the apex court that the Punjab government is 'shamelessly' protecting Mukhtar Ansari in connection with an alleged extortion case.

Polls next year, BJP is worried as anger grows among sugarcane farmers in western UP

A BJP MP delegation held a meeting with CM Yogi Adityanath amid fears that the static SAP in the state is leading to resentment among sugarcane farmers.

Punjab govt ‘shamelessly’ protecting Mukhtar Ansari by not sending him to UP, state tells SC

The UP govt also filed written submissions stating that transfer of Ansari's custody was meticulously planned and raised strong suspicion of conspiracy to delay proceedings.

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Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.