In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has appointed leaders from the Kurmi community as state president three times, including former MP Vinay Katiyar, former minister Om Prakash Singh, and Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh.
A surge of urban voters applying to move their entries to rural constituencies as part of the ongoing SIR has set off alarm bells in the BJP with leaders fearing that the exodus could weaken the party in cities where it has dominated for a decade.
Urban local bodies have been instructed to identify suspected foreign nationals working or residing in their jurisdiction. Lists will be submitted to divisional commissioners and Inspectors General for verification and legal action.
Yogi Adityanath was answering a question which referred disputed structures of Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi (Kashi) and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Mathura.
Noida International Airport in Jewar is close to receiving DGCA approval, with inauguration likely by mid-December. Get the latest updates on inspections, construction progress, flight plans, and how the new airport will transform travel across Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh.
The applications pertained to the industrial projects (Large Category) that span across the state, including various districts like Kanpur Nagar, Hathras, Amethi, Bahraich and Prayagraj
Yogi Adityanath campaigned aggressively in Bihar, addressing 31 rallies. His efforts paid off as 27 of the 31 NDA candidates he campaigned for registered victories.
"There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram. We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh," Adityanath said.
The BJP leader, who had a whirlwind tour of the poll-bound state on final day of campaigning for first phase of polls, made the remark at a rally in Mohiuddinnagar constituency.
Uttar Pradesh CM inspected the site of the Jewar international airport in Noida earlier in the day
Adityanath said that while there is ample discussion around British and French colonialism, the aspect of "political Islam", which struck at the root of faith, is overlooked in history.
Highlighting the "dangers of political Islam", Adityanath claimed that while the nation discusses colonial resistance, it often overlooks this ideological challenge.
In the last 11 years, the central and state governments, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have been working with full sincerity for the welfare of Vimukt Jati and nomadic tribes
Pooja Pal praised Adityanath for bringing in policies with zero tolerance against criminals and for "listening to her when no one else did".
Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Pooja Pal expressed her gratitude to the chief minister for addressing a pain that, she said, “no one bothered to see for years.”
Yogi Adityanath has asked the administration to review records, resolve disputes, and regularize ownership so that long-settled refugee families can finally obtain lawful title to their land
Social media is replete with videos showing apparent kanwar yatris, wearing the saffron associated with them, creating ruckus on roads, ransacking hotels, damaging vehicles, and beating civilians
Actor Anant Joshi will portray the titular role in 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi', a biographical drama on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Yogi Adityanath also mentioned Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and denounced him for his atrocities.
Gupta informed her UP counterpart sand mining along the river is adversely impacting the river embankments and increasing the risk of flooding in the national capital region.
The move, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and approved by Governor Anandiben Patel, seeks to integrate technical education with ideals such as social awareness, justice, harmony and nation-building, the state government said in a statement
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary confirms RLD’s alliance with the BJP for the 2027 UP elections, defends Shashi Tharoor’s diplomatic role post-Pahalgam, and outlines a national AI literacy push starting in schools.
Asked about the perceived ideological friction with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, particularly on issues that affect the Muslim community, Chaudhary offered a measured yet supportive response.
CM Yogi Adityanath launches a new audio guide at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to enhance devotees' spiritual experience with historical insights and multilingual narration.