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.
INDIA
Maha Kumbh delivers Rs 500 crore windfall to UP, fuel sales soar amid pilgrim surge
Government records show that just in January and February 2025, tax collections from sectors directly connected to the Maha Kumbh amounted to Rs 239.47 crore.
INDIA
'Once-in-a-lifetime creation': Exquisite Ram Darbar unveiled at Ayodhya, new idols to last a thousand years
The idols were adorned with magnificent ornaments, including a 1,000-carat diamond, 30kg of silver, 300 grams of gold, and 300 carats of rubies, all donated by Mukesh Patel, a businessman from Surat.
POLITICS
Cracks in INDIA bloc? Strain ahead of 2027 UP polls as SP unwilling to give Congress more seats
Sources within the SP say Akhilesh is determined to prioritize his party's strength over alliance formalities. His core strategy centers around building a robust booth-level network, particularly among the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) communities.
INDIA
Yogi govt plans Madrasa overhaul in UP: What are the proposed education reforms?
The proposed reforms, which reflect the government's larger agenda of educational standardisation, will also require madrasas to establish science and computer laboratories.
INDIA
Why Congress has become its own enemy in Uttar Pradesh
It has been six months since Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee in December 2024 with much fanfare, promising a comprehensive overhaul.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh emerges as India’s defence manufacturing powerhouse: BrahMos Unit inaugurated; drones, radars, missiles to follow
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 169 companies, bringing in investments worth Rs 28,475 crore into the defence corridor.
INDIA
UP traders deal big blow to Pakistan amid tensions after Pahalgam attack
Supplies of essential commodities such as Lahori rock salt, dried dates, black raisins, and sabja seeds have already been disrupted in the state.
INDIA
Caste census: Why BJP's big move can be double-edged sword in Uttar Pradesh
As Uttar Pradesh inches closer to its next round of assembly polls, the caste census could become the central issue around which parties will reframe their manifestos, ticket distribution, and alliance strategies.
INDIA
'Innocent suffer due to rogue state like Pak': Tears, anxiety as Pakistanis scramble back home
Around 1,500 Pakistani citizens are believed to be living across various districts in Uttar Pradesh, with the highest concentration in the western part of the state.
POLITICS
Akhilesh Yadav's 2027 UP election gambit: Will it pay off like 2024 or backfire like 2017?
“The INDIA alliance is and will remain,” Akhilesh stated, signaling his intention to keep the anti-BJP front united in Uttar Pradesh.
INDIA
Rana Sanga row deepens 'Agda' vs 'Pichchra' divide, becomes a political minefield ahead of 2027 UP elections
According to senior journalist RN Bajpayee, SP initially appeared to have scored a “self-goal” with Ramjilal Suman's remark. But the aggressive reaction of the Karni Sena shifted the tide.
POLITICS
2027 UP elections: Caste equations at the forefront as BJP begins hunt for new state president
Prominent names doing the rounds include Minister Dharmpal Singh, Union Minister BL Verma, and Rajya Sabha MP Baburam Nishad. All are OBC leaders with significant regional influence.
INDIA
Why Mayawati forgave her nephew Akash Anand after expelling him for 'immaturity'
Political observers say the script of Akash’s return was carefully written over the past few weeks.
INDIA
RSS intensifies outreach as BJP gears up for 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections
The RSS will also launch a door-to-door contact campaign — Griha Sampark Abhiyan — between November 5 and 30. Volunteers will distribute booklets explaining the history, ideology, and work of the Sangh.
INDIA
'Miracle after miracle since Modi visit': Is UP's Sambhal the next Kashi & Mathura for BJP?
The growing spotlight on Sambhal is no coincidence. The BJP’s moves in the region suggest a well-orchestrated strategy.
INDIA
Ayodhya braces for Ram Navami rush as hotels and homestays near full capacity
Anticipating a record turnout, authorities expect over 50 lakh devotees to arrive, significantly intensifying the demand for accommodation.
INDIA
Why Karni Sena attacked SP MP Ramji Lal Suman’s house in Agra
Ramji Lal Suman made a statement in Parliament suggesting that Rana Sanga had invited Mughal emperor Babur to India to defeat Ibrahim Lodi.
BUSINESS
8 years of Yogi government: UP CM re-defined politics through Hindutva and people-centric governance
In a political landscape where caste equations and identity politics often dictate electoral outcomes, Yogi has shifted the focus towards governance marked by religious nationalism, law and order, and economic progress.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh: Factional feud stalls appointment of BJP presidents in 28 districts
The election process began in the first week of January, but due to internal opposition and pressure, BJP state leaders could not declare the district presidents in all districts simultaneously.
INDIA
UP's Sambhal shuns centuries-old Neja Mela: 'Can't honour person who looted temples'
The Neja Mela Committee had sought clearance from the administration, but the request was firmly rejected. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra said that no festival glorifying an invader would be allowed.
INDIA
Ayodhya temple: 'Ram ji ki kripa' brings economic prosperity for Yogi government
The total expenditure over the past five years stands at Rs 2,150 crore, with 18% tax paid to the government
INDIA
Who is Ramji Gautam? The man Mayawati trusts to revive BSP
A member of the Jatav community, Ramji Gautum has been a part of the BSP since his early years and gained recognition for his organizational skills in Banda district, where he served as the party coordinator.
INDIA
Mayawati’s uncertain successor: The rise and fall of Akash Anand
Mayawati’s repeated changes regarding Akash Anand’s role stem from a mix of political strategy, internal conflicts, and her apprehension about a possible split within the party.
