Uttar Pradesh
Ex-UP Minister Accuses Politicians of Dividing Hindus for Electoral Gain
Both politicians walked with the 'padyatra' led by spiritual storyteller and head of Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri in Niwari district. They also walked with Shastri and urged people to make the yatra a success.
Govt to Support Protesting UP Public Service Commission Aspirants: Deputy CM Maurya
The state government has taken the demands of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission aspirants and officials very seriously and have been asked to find a solution said Deputy Chief Minister.
By-Elections on Nine Seats in UP: No Polling in Milkipur, Mayawati to Contest Alone
Voting for the Milkipur seat in Ayodhya will not happen, however, as it is involved in a legal case. The Election Commission announced that by-elections to nine of the ten Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh would take place.
UP Deputy CM Backs Yogi's 'Batenge Toh Katenge' Remark, Emphasizes BJP's Unity Efforts
Reacting to the furore over Yogi's infernal remarks, the deputy CM said he did not find fault with that but turned the table on opposition parties. He referred to the 'nation first' policy of the BJP and accused opposition parties of running a 'divisive and motivated' agenda for its "ulterior motives".
Child Welfare Official Reports Ayodhya Rape Victim's Condition Improving
Kavita assured the public, "All necessary protocols and guidelines for her treatment are being meticulously followed to ensure she gets proper care.
UP Set to Meet 'One District, One Medical College' Target Soon: Chief Minister
At the meet, some major decisions were taken related to increasing power generation and metro services. The Cabinet has agreed to the proposal for formation of a JV with the Union government and its agencies, and constitution of an infrastructure investment trust.
CM Yogi Adityanath Declares Uttar Pradesh as a Revenue Surplus State Capable of Self-Sufficiency
He said that 44% of the funds of the February budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year have been spent and 20% out of that have been expended. The 2024-25 budget has grown to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, which is twice the size of the 2015-16 budget. Adityanath said that bringing the supplementary budget was to cater to the requirements of the state, which came up after the budget in February was passed and immediately implemented in April.
UP’s New ‘Love Jihad’ Bill Proposes Life Imprisonment: BJP Supports, SP Criticizes as Divisive
The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the amendments, describing them as a positive step. Samajwadi Party, on the other hand, attacked the move, terming it 'divisive' and aimed at building 'animosity' in society.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra Takes on Kanwar Yatra Eateries Directive in Supreme Court
The petition—which is yet to be listed for hearing—argues that mandating the display of proprietors' and staff members' identities in the garb of respecting pilgrims' dietary preferences is only a thinly veiled way of disclosing personal identities, especially religious ones. Mostra argues that this unfair diktat disproportionately affects Muslim-owned enterprises, leaves them open to economic boycotts, and puts livelihoods in jeopardy.
Owaisi Draws Parallels Between Kanwar Yatra Eateries Directive and Hitler's Era
Owaisi called it a social and economic boycott of Muslims. He expressed concern over the discriminatory nature of the verbal order and challenged the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government to issue a formal written order on the subject.
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