INDIA
GST cuts expected to give Rs 30,000 crore boost to Uttar Pradesh economy
Officials estimate an initial revenue shortfall of around Rs 3,500 crore for the state, but the long-term gain is projected at Rs 30,000 crore.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh govt's big relief for families under new stamp duty rules: What are the changes
Families can now pass on property without worrying about exorbitant charges or prolonged paperwork.
INDIA
Political fault lines emerge as Sambhal report flags demographic concerns
Sambhal, a traditional stronghold of the Samajwadi Party, is often seen as a microcosm of western Uttar Pradesh’s communal politics. With the Hindu population shrinking, the BJP faces a limited electoral base here.
INDIA
Trump's 50% tariff pushes India’s 'carpet city' to the brink, exporters seek bailout
Carpets are not a fast-moving commodity that can be diverted to new buyers overnight. Unlike textiles or garments, which are consumed in India’s warm climate, carpets have little domestic market.
INDIA
Why a Thakur huddle in Uttar Pradesh raised eyebrows: 'Was it a veiled message?'
For the first time in recent years, such a large number of MLAs and MLCs from a single caste — Thakurs or Kshatriyas — came together in a show of solidarity.
POLITICS
BJP’s internal survey hints at major shake-up: Why 2027 could see record number of sitting MLAs dropped in UP
According to party insiders, the leadership will not shy away from denying tickets to sitting legislators if they are seen as obstacles to the party’s goal of returning to power.
INDIA
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to soon get fortress-like security with 4-km wall
The Rs 80–90 crore project is expected to start within the next 15 days and will take six to eight months to complete. Construction will start from the northern side of the temple complex and proceed in phases until the entire perimeter is covered.
INDIA
Trump’s tariff move puts Agra and UP exporters on edge
. Uttar Pradesh is among the top exporting states in India, particularly in sectors like leather, garments, handicrafts, brassware, and carpets.
INDIA
Yogi Adityanath quietly sets new record in Uttar Pradesh with historic milestone
With a tenure now stretching 8 years, 4 months, and 10 days, Yogi has surpassed the previous record held by the state's first CM, Govind Ballabh Pant, who served for 8 years and 127 days between 1950 and 1954.
POLITICS
'Reclaiming caste coalitions ...': New UP BJP chief likely to be party’s strategic answer to SP’s PDA gambit
Sources within the saffron party suggest that the caste identity of the next UP BJP president will be carefully calibrated to regain political momentum, particularly among non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits.
INDIA
Priests blast Akhilesh Yadav for construction of 'Kedarnath replica' in Etawah: 'Religious violation'
Several prominent Hindu seer bodies and priest associations have strongly opposed the temple, alleging that it is a symbolic replica of the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand and an affront to the spiritual and cultural sanctity of one of India’s holiest Jyotirlingas.
INDIA
No high-rise buildings around Ram Mandir: Ayodhya Authority enforces height restrictions under 2031 master plan
The height restriction is also seen as a logical extension of the widening of the Ram Path, one of the major infrastructure projects linking the temple to various parts of the city.
INDIA
'Sanatani' stickers, QR codes & vigil: 'Veg-only' campaign for Kanwar yatra route turns into flashpoint
Critics argue that when combined with the Sanatani sticker campaign, the system opens the door to profiling — especially since the shop owner’s name is displayed and is often used to infer religious identity.
INDIA
Yogi government to finance religious melas with footfall above 5 lakh, issues new SOP
The state will bear the entire cost of organising such events, including infrastructure, crowd management, sanitation, temporary facilities, and other essential services.
INDIA
Akhilesh Yadav’s gambit: Shiva Temple in Etawah signals soft Hindutva shift ahead of 2027 UP polls
The temple is a counter-narrative to the BJP’s long-standing attack on the SP for allegedly pandering to minorities and neglecting Hindu sentiment.
INDIA
Who is Samik Bhattacharya? New West Bengal BJP chief a BJP Rajya Sabha MP with strong RSS roots
The state's directive, mandating restaurants and eateries along the yatra route to display nameplates identifying their owners and staff, has drawn sharp political backlash and has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
INDIA
QR codes, 'Hindu-friendly' dhabas: Kanwar Yatra directives raise eyebrows in Uttar Pradesh
Muzaffarnagar MLA and Minister of State Kapil Dev Agarwal asked all hotels and dhaba owners to put up signboards displaying their real names
INDIA
Wooing the Pasmandas: BJP, SP lock horns in high-stakes Muslim outreach
If the BJP is trying to script a new narrative of inclusion through meetings, sammelans, and sneh yatras, the SP is preparing for a deep grassroots counter-offensive.
INDIA
Etawah incident deepens caste divide, sets stage for 2027 political showdown
With Assembly elections one and a half years away, Akhilesh appears to have found the perfect flashpoint to re-energise his party’s caste coalition.
INDIA
Seven MLAs cross-voted, only three sacked: Akhilesh Yadav's 'selective action' raises eyebrows
The SP’s internal balancing act is clear: punish those who are openly defiant, but keep the door open for those who may still be politically useful.
INDIA
Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘silence’ on Muslims: Indifference or a strategic shift?
Political analyst Rajendra Kumar believes Akhilesh is undergoing a strategic transformation. After back-to-back defeats in 2017 and 2019, Yadav has consciously stepped back from overt minority advocacy.
INDIA
Congress blows hot and cold on alliance with SP in Uttar Pradesh: Will 2027 see a 3-way battle?
Moments after Yadav publicly backed the alliance, a senior SP leader privately indicated to this reporter that the party may go solo in 2027 or, at best, offer the Congress just 40 seats out of 403.
INDIA
Ayodhya to immortalise Ram Mandir movement icons through naming of key temple structures
This symbolic gesture, discussed and unanimously approved during a recent meeting of the Trust, is aimed at ensuring that the stories of sacrifice, leadership, and perseverance behind the temple's realisation become a lasting part of its identity, inspiring future generations of devotees and pilgrims.
INDIA
'Feels like Treta Yuga': The Rs 2,000 crore endeavour bringing majestic Ayodhya Ram Temple to life
The construction of the grand temple began on August 5, 2020, following a bhoomi pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
