New Transfer Policy Approved for State Employees in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, May 5: The Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday approved several significant proposals. The decisions focus on boosting the local economy, providing relief to farmers, enhancing youth skill development, and strengthening infrastructure. A key initiative is the One District-One Cuisine (ODOC) scheme, aimed at developing a new identity ... Read more New Transfer Policy Approved for State Employees in Uttar Pradesh
BJP Begins 2027 Election Groundwork Across Seven States
Nabin has visited Goa, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to participate in programmes and held closed-door meetings with key party functionaries and leaders during his stay to plan the party's poll strategy in these states.
Recent election results have significantly weakened the INDIA bloc, with key allies DMK and TMC facing defeats. This outcome forces the opposition to reconsider its strategy against the BJP's expanding influence. The alliance must now prioritize unity and joint planning, especially in crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, to counter the BJP's narrative and prepare for future electoral battles.
Kolkata, May 4:In a mandate as sweeping as it is symbolic, the BJP on Monday scripted history by winning 202 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the TMCs 15-year rule, and decisively shifting the states ideological and political centre of gravity. The verdict acquired added political drama and symbolic heft as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was defeated in the prestigious Bhabanipur seat by BJPs Suvendu Adhikari, capping a stunning turnaround after initial trends appeared to favour the TMC supremo. What began as tentative early leads soon hardened into a decisive wave, with the BJP winning 202 seats and leading in five, while the TMC trailed far behind, managing to win 73 and leading in eight seats, according to Election Commission data at 11.10pm. The scale, spread and speed of the BJP surge -breaching the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-member House well before counting reached its midpoint- pointed not merely to a change of guard but to a structural realignment in Bengal politics. For the first time since 1972, West Bengal appears set to be governed by a party that is also in power at the Centre -a shift with deep administrative and political implications. The result also marked the BJPs decisive breach of its last major eastern bastion, completing its saffron arc across 'Anga, Banga and Kalinga' (Bihar, Bengal and Odisha) and significantly altering the national political balance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the mandate, saying the Lotus blooms in West Bengal and that the party would work to fulfil the aspirations of the people. At the heart of the BJPs campaign was Modi himself, whose high-voltage rallies and direct voter connect made him the central face of the partys push in Bengal, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah functioned as the chief strategist -stitching together booth-level networks, candidate selection and social coalitions. The partys rise in Bengal has been neither sudden nor accidental. Since its 2019 Lok Sabha breakthrough, the BJP has treated the state not merely as another electoral target but as a political and ideological challenge. From a marginal vote share of around four per cent in 2011, the BJP surged to nearly 40 per cent in 2019 and then secured 77 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, displacing the Left and Congress as the principal challenger to the TMC. Yet, converting that expansion into power had remained elusive until now. As counting progressed through the day, early leads consolidated into a near sweep. The BJPs advance cut across geographies -from north Bengal to Junglemahal to south Bengal, from border districts to industrial belt- indicating a statewide wave rather than region-specific gains. Seats such as Dinhata, Gosaba, Baghmundi, Bankura, Binpur and Nayagram pointed to deep inroads in tribal and rural belts, while gains in Asansol Dakshin, Durgapur Purba and other urban pockets reflected consolidation in industrial and semi-urban regions. Early wins in Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Monteswar, Bhatar, Medinipur and Asansol Dakshin reinforced the breadth of the surge. In contrast, the TMCs resistance appeared fragmented. District-level patterns pointed to a sharp erosion, with the TMC struggling to hold ground in several regions of north Bengal and Junglemahal. The vote share data underscored the depth of the shift. The BJPs vote share climbed to around 45 per cent from 38 per cent in 2021, while the TMCs dropped to nearly 40.94 per cent from 48 percent. A key point lay in the 177 constituencies where voter deletions had exceeded past victory margins -a latent factor that appears to have translated into a decisive political shift. In these seats, the BJP not only retained its earlier gains but also made significant inroads into TMC-held territories, suggesting a deeper realignment rather than a mere swing. The scale of the setback was also reflected in the fortunes of senior TMC leaders. At least 20 ministers were defeated, including Bratya Basu, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Shashi Panja and Chandrima Bhattacharya. In Sabang, Bhunia, a multi-term winner, lost, while in Dinhata, Udayan Guha was defeated. In Kolkata, BJPs Purnima Chakraborty defeated state industry minister Shashi Panja, pointing to cracks even in urban bastions. For a party that had built its dominance on welfare delivery, centralised authority and booth-level control, the erosion appeared simultaneous across organisational layers. In a dramatic, high-stakes contest that mirrored the political theatre of Nandigram five years ago, Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes after all 20 rounds of counting, according to Election Commission data. I thank the people of Bhabanipur for voting for me and ensuring a margin of over 15,000 votes, Adhikari said after securing victory and collecting his winning certificate. The outcome was a replay of the 2021 Nandigram election, where Adhikari had unseated Banerjee in a fiercely fought battle that reshaped Bengals political narrative. Adhikari, once a close aide of Banerjee and a key architect of the TMCs rise in districts like East Midnapore, now emerges as a frontrunner in discussions over the chief ministerial face of the BJP government. Other names, including state president Samik Bhattacharya, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Swapan Dasgupta, are also doing the rounds. The verdict represents a watershed moment for the BJP. From a marginal presence in Bengal in the late 1990s -aided initially by its alliance with the TMC -the party has now completed a steady climb to power and dismantled the very party that once facilitated its entry in the state, three decades ago. Politically, the Monday poll verdict reinforced the BJPs ability to dislodge entrenched regional forces. However, the mandate also brings challenges governing a politically polarised state, managing local leadership equations, and delivering on promises related to development, law and order and administrative reform. For the TMC, the verdict signals a structural rupture. After 15 years in power, the party faces the difficult transition from a dominant ruling force to an opposition formation, with anti-incumbency, corruption allegations, governance fatigue and organisational centralisation converging into a decisive setback. West Bengal, long defined by extended phases of single-party dominance, now appears to be entering a more competitive, bipolar political phase. For the BJP, Bengal is no longer a frontier; it is a governance test. For the TMC, the battle shifts from retaining power to reclaiming relevance. And for Bengal, the moment marks not just a change in government, but a reordering of its political landscape. NDA set to form Govt in Assam for 3rd straight term The ruling NDA is set to form the government in Assam for the third consecutive term after securing a two-thirds majority, with a record high of 102 seats in the 126-member assembly, while the Congress-led Opposition delivered its worst performance in recent times on Monday. The BJP, which contested 90 seats, won 82, while its allies -- the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which contested 11 seats, and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which fought in 26 seats -- bagged 10 constituencies each. The saffron party secured a majority on its own for the first time in the state. It had won 60 seats in the previous two polls in 2021 and 2016. In the Opposition camp, the Congress, which contested 99 seats, won 19 constituencies, while the Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF and Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal secured two seats each, and the Trinamool Congress bagged one constituency. Raijor Dal, an opposition alliance partner, had contested 13 seats, while the other parties in the camp -- Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), CPI(M) and APHLC -- drew a blank. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma won the Jalukbari constituency for the sixth consecutive term, defeating Congress candidate Bidisha Neog by 89,434 votes. In a major blow to the Congress, its state president Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat to veteran politician and sitting BJP MLA Hitendranath Goswami by 23,181 votes. Among the prominent BJP winners are ministers Ajanta Neog (Golaghat), Ranoj Pegu (Dhemaji), Pijush Hazarika (Jagiroad), Ashok Singhal (Dhekiajuli), Kaushik Rai (Lakhipur), Prashanta Phukan (Dibrugarh), Krishnendu Paul (Patharkandi) and Bimal Borah (Tingkhong). Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary won from Tamulpur constituency by defeating former BTC chief Pramod Boro of the UPPL. Sitting BJP MLAs Mrinal Saikia (Khumtai), Bhuban Pegu (Jonai), Rama Kanta Dewri (Morigaon), Rupak Sarmah (Nagaon-Batadraba), Paramanda Rajbongshi (Sipajhar), Utpal Borah (Gohpur), Biswajit Phukan (Sarupathar), Binod Hazarika (Chabua-Lahowal), Taranga Gogoi (Naharkatia), Bhaskar Sharma (Margherita), Rupjyoti Kurmi (Mariani) and Bhuban Gam (Majuli) also emerged victorious. AGP ministers Atul Bora and Keshav Mahanta retained their Bokakhat and Kaliabor constituencies, respectively, while first-timer Tapan Das won the Dimoria seat. Among the BPF candidates, cabinet minister Charan Boro retained his Mazbat constituency while the others who won are Maneswar Brahma (Baksa), Paniram Brahma (Sidli-Chirang), Thaneswar Basumatary (Manas), Rihon Daimary (Udalguri) and BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary's wife Sewli Mohilary from Kokrajhar. Prominent Congress candidates who won the polls are sitting MLAs Wajed Ali Choudhury (Birsing Jarua), Jakir Hussain Sikdar (Pakabetbari), Rekibuddin Ahmed (Chamaria) and Nurul Huda (Rupahihat). Other winners from the party include Aminul Haque Laskar (Sonai), Joy Prakash Das (Nowboicha), Tanzil Hussain (Samaguri), Asif Mohammad Nazar (Laharighat) and Aftabuddin Mollah (Jaleswar). AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal won from Binnakandi and his party member Mazibur Rahman from Dalgaon. Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi retained the Sibsagar seat, while another party member Mehboob Muktar won the Dhing seat and Trinamool Congress' Sherman Ali Ahmed won from Mandia. Among the prominent candidates who lost the polls are Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing assembly, Debabrata Saikia, Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Saikia, and former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora. Among the 59 women who contested the polls, only six could manage to win, with four from the BJP, and one each from its allies AGP and BPF, while only one won from Congress. Polling in all 126 assembly constituencies in the state was held in a single phase on April 9 with 722 candidates in fray. UDF sweeps to power in Kerela Lotus blooms in 3 seats Kerala on Monday witnessed a sharp political reset as the state electors voted out the last Left government in the country, bringing back the Congress to the ruling saddle after a gap of 10 years, while the BJP broke through a long-standing electoral drought by winning three seats. The Congress-led UDF swept aside a decade of Left rule under Pinarayi Vijayan with a decisive Assembly victory, with the national party adding the third southern state to be ruled by it, in its kitty. The party is in power in Karnataka and Telangana. While Congress' vote share stood at 28.79 per cent, that of CPI (M) was 21.77 per cent. Congress ally IUML had a voteshare of 11.01 per cent. Apart from strong anti-incumbency against the government, the results of the April 9 polls also indicated a consolidation of support across sections of society in favour of the United Democratic Front, which had been in opposition to the Left dispensation for the past decade. The UDF won 102 seats, while the CPI(M)-headed LDF netted 35 seats, according to Election Commission data on counting of votes for 140 constituencies. The outcome also marked the absence of the Left from governance in any Indian state for the first time in five decades. The ire against the government was so strong that 13 ministers in the cabinet suffered defeat in the political tsunami unleashed by the UDF. Not only the Congress, but its key allies, including the IUML, the Kerala Congress also secured massive victory in the polls, which saw the complete erasure of the LDF in some key districts. At the same time, the LDF partners, including the CPI(M), lost many seats, while a key partner, Kerala Congress (M), was reduced to zero in a humiliating outcome in the polls. Top contenders for the Chief Minister's post, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, won their seats with comfortable margins, setting the stage for the next step in discussions on the post. Of the 21 cabinet members, only Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, P A Mohamed Riyas, K Rajan, G R Anil, K N Balagopal, P Prasad, and Saji Cherian emerged victorious. The ministers who lost the election included Veena George, M B Rajesh, O R Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, K B Ganesh Kumar, V N Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, Kadannappally Ramachandran A K Saseendran and Roshy Augustine. LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan also lost his sitting seat of Perambra in Kozhikode district. The BJP's bid to make strong inroads in Kerala dominated by UDF and LDF got a slight push with the party winning three seats-- Nemom and Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram district and Chathannoor in Kollam. BJP candidate from Chathannoor, B B Gopakumar, won by 4,398 votes. In Nemom, party state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar triumphed with a margin of over 3,000 votes, while former Union Minister V Muraleedharan won Kazhakoottam with a narrow margin. Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support and vowed to work diligently towards building a better future for them. In a post on X, Vadra said, To all my brothers and sisters in Keralam, thank you for your faith and for your overwhelming support. The trust you have placed in us will be the UDF's guiding force as we work hard towards building a better future for each one of you. I sincerely hope that our gratitude to you will be evident each day of the next five years as we strive to fulfil our commitments to you with honesty and humility, she added. Reacting to the outcome, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said the UDF's sweeping victory was a clear verdict against the arrogance, corruption, and nepotism of the CPI(M)-led government headed by CM Vijayan. Addressing a press conference, Venugopal said the outcome reflected public anger against what he termed 10 years of misrule by the Left government. He claimed that Vijayan's victory in his home constituency, Dharmadam, was only technical, alleging that the CM trailed the UDF candidate in the initial rounds of counting and failed to secure a majority in his own village. He just escaped. He suffered a setback even in his home turf. He was the only person who did not realise the people's mood in this election, Venugopal claimed. In a major political upset for the CPI(M), leaders who had revolted against the party just ahead of the polls and joined the UDF camp, including veteran leader G Sudhakaran, P V Kunhikrishnan and T K Govindan, breached the Left strongholds of Ambalappuzha, Payyannur and Taliparamba seats. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said the LDF would examine the reasons behind its defeat and take corrective measures. Speaking to reporters, Govindan said every aspect that led to the defeat would be analysed. He thanked LDF workers and the people who voted for the front. The LDF will evaluate and study the defeat, after which required corrections will be made. We expect the support of the people for it, he said. On defeats in traditional party strongholds, Govindan said the LDF had suffered a major setback across Kerala. We will carry out effective organisational work to correct the issues that led to the defeat, he said. BJP leader Chandrasekhar told reporters that as contended by him from the beginning his was an anti-CPI(M) election as the people were fed up with their corruption and alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala. Chandrasekhar said that right from the start of the election campaign, both the Congress and CPI(M) said that BJP will not get even one seat. He also said that he knew right from the beginning that the CPI(M) will not win this time, no matter what it does. Meanwhile, the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly will have 11 women MLAs, one less than in the previous House. The outgoing Assembly had 12 women legislators, a majority of them from the CPI(M). Vijay's TVK emerges giant slayer in Tamil Nadu Actor-politician Vijay's TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu and emerged as the single largest party by delivering a shock defeat to incumbent DMK and its president, Chief Minister MK Stalin in his Kolathur constituency, while the AIADMK was pushed to a distant third spot. This was the first time since 1967, when the first non-Congress government (DMK) came to power in the state, that a party other than the two Dravidian heavyweights emerged victorious in the hustings. Vijay and TVK have many firsts to their credit and the the party founder will be the first person from a minority religion -Christianity- to helm the state. While Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, his party has netted 89 seats and was leading in 18 more and is on course to become the single largest party in the 234-member House. Elections were held on April 23 and the counting of votes done on Monday. Perhaps the biggest shock was CM Stalin being defeated by a margin of 8,795 votes in his Kolathur constituency by little known V S Babu, who was formerly with the DMK and an ex-MLA. More than 10 ministers including Geetha Jeevan and Ma Subramanian were defeated. Stalin had last tasted defeat in 1991. Even Deputy CM Udhayanidhi's prospects appeared dim for a while as he trailed behind the TVK nominee in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Eventually, he won. As soon as it became clear that TVK was inching towards an unprecedented, huge win in its debut polls, party workers and supporters gathered in front of party office at Panaiyur here and burst firecrackers and distributed sweets. Also, Vijay's victory and often-repeated assurance of share in power to like-minded parties is expected to open a new chapter in the history of the state and TVK supporters expect the Congress (5), IUML (2), Left parties (4), VCK (2) and PMK (5) as well to offer support and have a share in power. Together such parties have won or leading in a total of 18 seats. TVK needs 118 seats to form government. This will the first time in Tamil Nadu that a party will assume power a little over two years after its founding. TVK has clocked nearly 35 per cent (34.92) vote share in its debut polls. The TVK was launched in February 2024. While the DMK has won 48 seats and is leading in 12 constituencies (24.20 per cent voteshare), AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami won by a record margin of 98,110 votes in his home segment of Edapadi in Salem district. The AIADMK has won 41 seats and is leading in six segments (21.25 per cent voteshare). While the party's seniors, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani won hands down, many others, such as former minister P Thangamani, suffered shock defeats. Interestingly, the TVK made heavy inroads in the AIADMK's bastion, western Tamil Nadu that includes Coimbatore, even as DMK emerged victorious in some seats. DMK President and outgoing Chief Minister Stalin took the defeat in his stride and said that his party bowed and accepted the people's verdict. He said he was truthful to all sections of people and had acted as per his conscience and also worked beyond his capacity for people's welfare. He asserted that his party, which worked well as the ruling party would from now on work well as the main opposition party. Stalin said in his public life, he had seen lot of victories and defeats as well and DMK's political journey will continue without any slackness. He said ideology is important rather than victories and defeats alone. AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami said that he accepts the people's verdict in the elections. In a statement here, he said, I express my gratitude to all the people, who rose up and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections. Stating that the people were judges here, he said, Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people. He said, We will soon recover from this setback. Meanwhile, scores of tinsel town names, including 'superstar' Rajinikanth greeted Vijay on his poll show. National award winner Dhanush, musician Anirudh Ravichander and many others extended their greetings. Interestingly, among the TVK winners was actor-director Srinath, who defeated state minister P Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukudi. NDA retains Puducherry Riding a pro-incumbency wave, the AINRC-led NDA emerged victorious in the April 9 Puducherry Assembly elections, all set to form the government for a successive term. AINRC leader and Chief Minister N Rangasamy won from both the seats that he contested--Thattanchavady and Mangalam, even as the party won a total of 11 seats and was leading in one, according to latest Election Commission figures. Elections to 30 seats were held on April 9. The territorial assembly also has three nominated members to the House. NDA constituent BJP won from four seats while other coalition members--AIADMK and LJK, won from one seat each. Winners from BJP included party senior and incumbent minister A Namassivayam. The NDA's victory came on a day when actor Vijay-led TVK won in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and also emerged victorious from two seats in the UT. Puducherry, a tiny UT located about 160 km from Chennai, borders Tamil Nadu districts Cuddalore and Villupuram on either sides. Opposition DMK won five seats and Congress one. While the CM trounced Neyam Makkal Kazhagam rival E Vinayagam by 4441 votes in Thattanchavady, his pocket borough seat, Rangasamy emerged victorious in Managalam too, defeating DMK's SS Rangan by 7050 votes. This is not the first time that Rangasamy has sought to contest from two seats. He contested in Yanam and Thattanchavady in the 2021 Assembly polls. He however was trounced in Yanam and was successful in Thattanchavady. He may have to now vacate one of the seats. Key losers include former CM Ve Vaithilingam at the hands of Rangasamy. Time for change, not revenge: PM Modi As the BJP swept the assembly elections in West Bengal for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the state has been finally freed from fear and that it was a time for change, not revenge, as he appealed to all parties to shun the culture of political violence and focus on the future of the state. Addressing the jubilant party workers at the BJP headquarters after the win in assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, PM Modi said the Congress, TMC, and others had been punished severely for opposing the recent women's reservation bill. He said that the Samajwadi Party would also face the wrath of women very soon, in an apparent reference to the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. In his nearly 50-minute speech, the PM said the elections in West Bengal had been special this year, as earlier they were marred by violence, fear, and the death of innocent people. But this time the news was different as peaceful voting took place in West Bengal and for the first time, no one lost their life during voting, he said. As Bengal enters a new phase of change, I also want to make an earnest appeal to every political party in Bengal. Over the past decades in Bengal, countless lives have been ruined due to political violence. I firmly believe that this election culture of Bengal must change from today onwards. Today, when the BJP has won, the talk should not be of revenge, but of change; not of fear, but of the future, he said and urged the parties to end the vicious circle of violence. PM Modi said it was a special day in many ways as it heralds a bright future for the country. It is a day of trust in the great democracy of India, trust in the politics of performance, trust in the resolve of stability, trust in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat. I bow before the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Keralam, he said at the victory celebration event where BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, were present. PM Modi said on November 14 last year, when the Bihar election results came in, he told the BJP workers from this very spot that the Ganga flows onward from Bihar all the way to Ganga Sagar (in West Bengal). And today, with victory in West Bengal, from Gangotri (Uttarakhand) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), it is nothing but the lotus in full bloom. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal today, in these states surrounding Mother Ganga, there are BJP-NDA governments, he said. The PM said winning and losing are a natural part of democracy and politics, but the people of the five states have shown the world why the country is the mother of democracy. He said women's participation in this election had been exceptionally high and this was emerging as the brightest picture of Indian democracy. Women power is now rapidly progressing towards building a developed India. However, a few days ago, the Congress and its allies blocked this momentum of women's power. These anti-women parties prevented the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from being passed in Parliament. That is why I said a few days ago that parties opposing the women's reservation bill will have to face the wrath of women. Today, sisters and daughters have punished the Congress, TMC, and DMK, PM Modi said. He said the Congress had certainly benefited from the 10 years of misrule by the Left in Kerala, but expressed confidence that the mothers and sisters of Kerala will also definitely teach the Congress a lesson in the next elections. The Samajwadi Party, which has blocked women's reservation in Parliament, will also have to face the opposition of the women of Uttar Pradesh. No matter what the anti-women Samajwadi Party does, it will never be able to wash away its sins, the PM said. Referring to Assam, he said that along with the river Ganga, the Brahmaputra has also showered immense blessings upon the BJP, and the blessings of Maa Kamakhya have been with the party. The people of Assam have trusted the BJP-NDA for the third consecutive time, he said. PM Modi said that in 2021, the NDA put forward the vision of BEST Puducherry. The people of Puducherry trusted in the vision and blessed the alliance. I want to assure the youth and fishermen of Puducherry that we will keep working for your bright future. The prosperity of Puducherry is our resolve, he said. The PM said the BJP-NDA governments are in power in more than 20 states of the country. Our mantra is 'citizen is god'. We are dedicated to serving the people; therefore, the people are placing more and more trust in the BJP. The people are clearly seeing that where there is BJP, there is good governance. Where there is BJP, there is development, he said. PM Modi said that with the BJP's victory in West Bengal, the soul of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee must be at peace now. I respectfully bow to the people of Bengal, the people of Assam, the people of Puducherry, and the people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala today; I salute them all. Today, I also heartily congratulate the countless workers of the BJP. Every small and big worker of the BJP has once again performed a miracle, has made the lotus bloom. You have created a new history, he said. After his speech, the PM held a meeting at the BJP headquarters with Nabin, Shah, Singh and former party chief J P Nadda. Result aftershocks to be felt all the way up to 2029: CM Omar Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday, while describing the stunning assembly election results in the West Bengal and the Tamil Nadu as political earthquakes, cautioned that their (results') aftershocks would be felt far and wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029. CM Omar shared this measured reaction on his personal X handle - where earlier in his instant first reaction, presumably also to the early trends vis--vis assembly election results, he actually created a flutter with his two-word tweet. Bloody hell!! was his ambiguous (the very first) tweet, which he posted with emoticons sharing an expression of disbelief on X handle at 11:01 am on Monday, May 4, 2026. Though the Chief Minister left ample scope for its (tweets) interpretations yet it was read directly in relation to the assembly election result trends by millions of his followers. By evening, CM Omars enigmatic two-word post had already garnered 1.8 million views and 23,200 plus likes. However, later, he posted a guarded post wherein he, probably hinting towards current cacophony that has crept in news bulletins, talked about his imagery of sane and sensible interpretation of the trends and results identifying them with those presented by ace veteran broadcaster Prannoy Roy. In the same post, he mentioned the after-effects of the political-earthquake that shook West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and their lingering impact to be experienced for a long time. Elections in India have always meant @PrannoyRoy7749 for sane, sensible interpretation of the trends & results and thats why today the screens in my office have been tuned to @DeKoderAI to watch the unfolding political earthquake in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. The aftershocks of these results will be felt far & wide for a long time, probably all the way up to 2029, CM Omar posted. This post too had garnered 380,000 views 4900 plus likes by evening. Notably Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah, during media interactions in the past couple of days, had exuded confidence about the victory of TMCs Mamata Banerjee, even after the exit poll results, some of which had predicted her partys rout in West Bengal. As far as DMK was concerned, even the exit polls generally had not predicted the defeat of DMK. The NC is part of the INDIA bloc led by Congress. Trinamool Congress and DMK are also constituents of this alliance.
Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant decision aimed at easing the burden on electricity consumers. Under the directive of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, all prepaid meters will now operate like postpaid smart meters. The billing date will remain unchanged, and consumers will be allowed to pay their outstanding dues in ... Read more Major Relief for Electricity Consumers in Uttar Pradesh: Prepaid Smart Meters to Function Like Postpaid
New Transfer Policy for State Employees Approved by UP Cabinet
Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved several significant proposals in a meeting held on Monday. The decisions focus on boosting the local economy, providing relief to farmers, enhancing youth skill development, and strengthening infrastructure. A key decision was the One District-One Cuisine (ODOC) scheme, aimed at developing ... Read more New Transfer Policy for State Employees Approved by UP Cabinet
Lotus blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar: PM Modi on BJP's assembly election win
New Delhi, May 04: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the lotus is now blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar with the BJP's historic victory in West Bengal and asked all parties to work for change, not revenge, and ensure that the state's future trumps over fear. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters after the win in assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, Modi said it was a special day in many ways as it heralds a bright future for the country. It is a day of trust in the great democracy of India, trust in the politics of performance, trust in the resolve of stability, trust in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat. I bow before the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Keralam, he said at the victory celebration event where BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, were present. Modi said on November 14 last year, when the Bihar election results came in, he told the BJP workers from this very spot that the Ganga flows onward from Bihar all the way to Ganga Sagar (in West Bengal). And today, with victory in West Bengal, from Gangotri (Uttarakhand) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), it is nothing but the lotus in full bloom. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal today, in these states surrounding Mother Ganga, there are BJP-NDA governments, he said. Democracy, not fear, won in this festival of democracy in West Bengal, Modi said. When the BJP has won in Bengal, there should be talk of 'badlav' (change) not 'badla' (revenge), 'bhavishya' (future) not 'bhay' (fear), he said. The Prime Minister said winning and losing are a natural part of democracy and politics, but the people of the five states have shown the world why the country is the mother of democracy. Democracy is not just a system for us; it is the river of traditions in our veins. Today, not only has India's democracy triumphed, but India's Constitution has also triumphed. Our constitutional institutions have triumphed; our democratic processes have triumphed, he said. Modi said the nearly 93 per cent voter turnout in West Bengal has been historic in itself, and new records of voting have also been set in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala. He said women's participation in this election has been exceptionally high and this is emerging as the brightest picture of Indian democracy. Today is a historic day, unprecedented. When years of penance transform into attainment, the joy that appears on the face, that joy today I am seeing on the faces of BJP workers across the country, he said. The Prime Minister also congratulated the Election Commission, all its employees, all the personnel involved in the voting process, especially the security forces, for the successful conduct of the assembly elections. History will always remember your contribution to maintaining the dignity of India's democracy, he said.
Lucknow, May 4: The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has approved the One District, One Cuisine (ODOP-Food) initiative following the success of the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Rakesh Sachan announced this development on Monday, emphasizing that this initiative will provide new recognition to the states traditional dishes ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Launches One District, One Cuisine Initiative for Global Recognition of Traditional Flavors
UPCISB recruitment 2026: Application for 2,085 posts ends soon; check direct link to apply here
Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Institutional Service Board is recruiting for 2,085 positions, including Manager and Assistant/Cashier, across district cooperative banks. Applications are open online, with a deadline approaching. Candidates aged 21-40 can apply, with fees varying by category. Selection involves an online exam, potentially followed by interviews or skill tests. Check the official website for details.
Major Fire Breaks Out at Coaching Center in Noida, Firefighters Respond Swiftly
Noida, May 4: A significant fire incident occurred at a private coaching center in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, known as the economic capital of the state. The blaze erupted at the Vidyamandir Class coaching center located in Sector 4, causing panic in the area. The fire ignited on the first floor of a four-story commercial building, ... Read more Major Fire Breaks Out at Coaching Center in Noida, Firefighters Respond Swiftly
Air India SATS inks pact to fast-track Samsung Data Systems shipments from Noida airport
MUMBAI, May 4: Gateway and cargo service operator Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has signed an agreement with Samsung Data Systems India to fast-track shipments of the latters products from the multi-modal cargo hub at the Noida International Airport. Samsung has a manufacturing facility at Noida in Uttar Pradesh, one of the worlds largest mobile manufacturing clusters, producing smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. This partnership will significantly enhance cargo efficiency, providing a streamlined export pathway for high-value electronics [] The post Air India SATS inks pact to fast-track Samsung Data Systems shipments from Noida airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh Completes Ganga Expressway Project Without Bank Loans: CM Yogi
Lucknow, May 4: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the successful completion of the Ganga Expressway project, which spans nearly 600 kilometers and was built without any loans from banks. The project has cost over 36,000 crores. Alongside the expressway, nine industrial and logistics hubs are being developed, requiring an additional 7,000 acres of ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Completes Ganga Expressway Project Without Bank Loans: CM Yogi
Four Youths From UP, MP Undertake 9-Month-Long Dandavat Yatra To Amarnath Shrine
RAMBAN/JAMMU, May 4: Undeterred by high temperatures and difficult terrain, four youths from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have been on an extraordinary, over nine-month-long journey to the revered Amarnath Shrine, performing dandavat pranam a rigorous religious practice involving full-body prostrations to spread a message of Sanatan Dharma and communal harmony. Traversing the winding stretches of the JammuSrinagar National Highway in Ramban district, the young pilgrims have been advancing entirely through full-body prostrations a form of pilgrimage where [] The post Four Youths From UP, MP Undertake 9-Month-Long Dandavat Yatra To Amarnath Shrine appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh CM asks district officials to remain on alert amid heavy rain warning from IMD
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered district officials to be on high alert. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are affecting several districts, including Lucknow. The Chief Minister stressed immediate relief for citizens and prompt compensation for losses. Officials are instructed to stay on the ground and ensure public safety.
Rajnath Singh: Operation Sindoor showed world Indian militarys capabilities
New Delhi: Days ahead of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, May 4, described it as a unique example of how the Indian military utilised advanced technology to deliver a decisive blow to terror groups and their patrons. Addressing an event in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj, Rajnath Singh emphasised that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Yogi Adityanath holds Janata Darshan, assures redressal of public grievances
LUCKNOW, May 4: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a Janata Darshan here, interacting with people from across the state and assuring them that all genuine grievances would be addressed promptly. During the programme, the Chief Minister met complainants and reviewed their issues, reiterating the Governments commitment to resolving legitimate concerns. Adityanath also interacted with children who had accompanied their parents and inquired about their education. Upon learning that some of them were yet to be enrolled [] The post Yogi Adityanath holds Janata Darshan, assures redressal of public grievances appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
6 dead, 4 injured as SUV returning from Ayodhya crashes in UP's Jalaun
Six people died and four were seriously injured in a road accident in Jalaun district when an SUV returning from Ayodhya veered out of control after the driver dozed off. The vehicle collided with another ahead, with the lack of seatbelt usage contributing to the fatalities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief and ordered immediate relief operations.
Operation Sindoor showed world Indian military's capabilities: Rajnath Singh
Addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Rajnath Singh emphasised that while the armed forces showed patience, they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure
Tragic Accident in Ambedkarnagar Claims Eight Lives
New Delhi, May 4: A series of tragic incidents have unfolded across various states in India over the past week. From the Jabalpur cruise disaster to the Vivek Vihar fire in Delhi, many families have lost their loved ones forever. In a devastating road accident on Sunday night in Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, at least eight ... Read more Tragic Accident in Ambedkarnagar Claims Eight Lives
Operation Sindoor Showed World Indian Militarys Capabilities: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI/PRAYAGRAJ, May 4: Days ahead of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described it as a unique example of how the Indian military utilised advanced technology to deliver a decisive blow to terror groups and their patrons. Addressing an event in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj, Singh emphasised that while the armed forces showed patience, they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure. He added that the operation served as a global reminder of the Indian [] The post Operation Sindoor Showed World Indian Militarys Capabilities: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Speeding car kills eight after bike collision in Uttar Pradesh
Ambedkar Nagar: Eight persons were killed after a speeding car ran over a group of bystanders who had gathered to help injured motorcyclists following a collision in Ambedkar Nagar, police said on Monday, May 4. The accident took place near Ashrafpur Bhua village on the Jalalpur-Akbarpur road in Ambedkar Nagar district at about 11.30 pm Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ambedkar Nagar police reported that 19-year-old Aamir, the suspect in the murder of a woman and her four children, was killed in a police encounter. Officials stated Aamir opened fire when intercepted, leading to retaliatory firing where he sustained a fatal injury.
4 youth undertake Dandvat Yatra to Amarnath Cave
Four young men from central and northern India are on an extraordinary spiritual journey toward the sacred Amarnath Cave, undertaking a rare and physically demanding Dandvat Yatra. The pilgrims Jatinder Rajput, Rohit Ray, and Nayain Jain Sanatani from Madhya Pradesh, along with Amit Rajput from Uttar Pradesh have been travelling for the past nine to ten months, inching their way toward the revered shrine of Baba Barfani with deep spiritual commitment. Carrying their essential belongings on bicycles, the youth advance step by step, chanting devotional slogans in praise of Lord Shiva. Their journey is not merely physical but profoundly spiritual, as they perform Dandvat Yatra a form of pilgrimage where devotees move forward by repeatedly lying flat on the ground in reverence. The three young men from Madhya Pradesh began their journey on September 3, 2025, while Amit Rajput from Uttar Pradesh commenced his pilgrimage earlier, on July 23, 2025. Despite harsh weather conditions, physical exhaustion, and the challenges of long-distance travel, their resolve remains unshaken. Speaking to Greater Kashmir during their passage through NH 44 in Ramban district, the pilgrims emphasised that their mission is to promote Sanatan Dharma and advocate for the protection of cows by seeking their recognition as the national animal. They also shared a message of unity, stating that divisions such as Hindu-Muslim arise from a lack of understanding of ones own faith and its true teachings.
8 dead, several injured after car rams into group aiding accident victims in Uttar Pradesh
A speeding car tragically killed eight people and injured several others on the AkbarpurJalalpur road. The car rammed into a group of rescuers who had gathered to help victims of an earlier motorcycle collision. Police are investigating the incident and attempting to identify the car's driver.
LU registers surge in applications from foreign students
AKTU to award marks for discipline and social service participation
Over 1,500 participate in LDAs Green Run event
Road rage escalates into life threatening knife assault; FIR lodged after two days
Traffic police to launch 30-day campaign on HSRP plates
Congress calls for unity as Sohel Ansari takes charge of partys state minority unit
Celebrating renewed mobility through knee replacement
Man dies in train accident while son takes NEET exam
Dry run of Centre-controlled polls was done in UP, replicated in WB: Akhilesh
Woman injured after fall from 11th floor of office building
Docs perform kidney transplant on HIV patient
DGP seeks global-standard training, tech-driven policing for UP ATS sleuths
Firing case cracked; two held after CCTV vigil
Candidates thank Yogi for transparent selection process
Thunderstorms bring relief from heat in city
More Showers Likely Over Two Days
Camp focuses on health, edu & youth
Youth will help build developed UP, India: Sharma
Teen slips in Ganga taking selfie, 3 jump to rescue; all 4 die in Ballia
Use tech to combat new-age crime, fresh constables told
Cow slaughter accused nabbed after encounter
Jaunpur groom ambush: 8 held for aiding escape of killers
Cong protest against app-based darshan sys at KVT
Verdict Day: Poll-bound States on Edge
All eyes are on West Bengal, where the fiercely fought election was branded by the Opposition as a battle between the Indian State and the Trinamul Congress. In an unprecedented show of force, nearly three lakh personnel from the Central armed police forces (CAPF) were deployed along with an encounter specialist from Uttar Pradesh.
Day After 4 Children Found Killed In UP Home, Mother's Body Found In Drain
In a new development in the case involving the murder of four children inside their house in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar, police on Sunday fished out their mother's body from a drain.
Tragic Incident in Ballia: Four Lives Lost in Ganga River Drowning
Lucknow, May 3: A tragic incident occurred in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, where four individuals drowned in the Ganga River while bathing. Fortunately, local boatmen managed to rescue two others. Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, expressed his condolences regarding the incident. In a post on the social media platform X, Deputy CM Pathak stated, ... Read more Tragic Incident in Ballia: Four Lives Lost in Ganga River Drowning
Video: Influencer claims threat by Muslim petrol pump worker
Hyderabad: A Hindutva supporter, Bobby Chaudhary, known for making anti-Muslim hate content on social media, alleged he was threatened by a Muslim petrol pump supervisor in Uttar Pradeshs Fatehpur Sikri district. A video uploaded by Chaudhary shows him and the Muslim man in a verbal argument over petrol. When Chaudhary learns the worker is a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tragic Incident in Ballia Claims Four Lives, CM Yogi Expresses Condolences
Lucknow, May 3: A tragic incident occurred in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, where four individuals drowned in the Ganges River while bathing. Local boatmen managed to rescue two others. The police are currently searching for the missing individuals with the assistance of fishermen. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident and ... Read more Tragic Incident in Ballia Claims Four Lives, CM Yogi Expresses Condolences
Watch: IAF chopper rescues two children, boy dies in UP tank collapse
A 10-year-old boy died after the staircase of a defunct water tank collapsed in Uttar Pradeshs Siddharthnagar district. Officials said five children had climbed the old water tank on Saturday. While they were coming down, the staircase suddenly gave way, causing three of them to fall from the structure.
During Mundan ceremony, 2 UP girls slip into river Ganga; rescue attempt turns fatal, 4 drown
Four individuals, including two young girls, tragically drowned in the Ganga River near Shivrampur Ghat in Ballia district on Sunday morning. The victims were bathing during a Mundan ceremony when they slipped into deep water. Local divers and SDRF successfully retrieved all four bodies after a rescue operation.
Leaders Celebrate World Press Freedom Day, Emphasizing the Role of Independent Media
New Delhi, May 3: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, various political leaders extended their greetings to journalists, highlighting the crucial role of a free and fair press in strengthening democracy and shaping public awareness. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform X to convey his wishes, stating, On ... Read more Leaders Celebrate World Press Freedom Day, Emphasizing the Role of Independent Media
UPTET 2026 registration ends today at upessc.up.gov.in: Check detailed OTR process here
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test UPTET 2026 registration deadline is today, May 3. Candidates must complete the mandatory One Time Registration OTR process first. The examination is scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026. This is a crucial step for those aspiring for teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh government and aided schools.
Woman, daughter among 3 killed after soil mound collapses in UP's Kaushambi
A soil mound collapse in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the lives of three individuals, including a mother and her daughter, while digging for personal use. Two others were seriously injured and are receiving treatment at the district hospital following the tragic incident.
In a daring aerial operation, the Indian Air Force swooped in to rescue two teenage boys stuck on a rickety water tank in Siddharth Nagar. The boys found themselves trapped after a ladder gave way, leading to a tragic incident that cost another teenager his life.
Nine-year-old shot dead for refusing to fetch water in UP
Etah: A nine-year-old boy was shot dead after he refused to bring water for a relative, who was allegedly in an inebriated state, at a naming ceremony in Uttar Pradeshs Kasganj district, police said. The incident took place on Friday, May 1, in Yakutganj village when the victim, Yashpal alias Yash, was attending a naming Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP elections
The deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Opposition parties are criticizing the ruling BJP, which highlights ongoing clean-up measures. Alarming pollution levels, particularly high turbidity and bacterial contamination, have been reported, making the water unsafe for consumption and bathing.
Worker dies after fall from flyover construction site on JammuSrinagar highway in Sherbibi Banihal
Banihal, May 03: A 21-year-old labourer was killed after falling from an under-construction viaduct on the JammuSrinagar National Highway in the Silard ,Sher Bibi area of Ramban district on Saturday evening. The deceased has been identified as Sanik Khan, son of Shahid Khan, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. According to fellow workers present at the site, the incident occurred during ongoing construction work on a nearly five-kilometre-long viaduct project being executed by Sehgal India limited,a private construction firm. The workers alleged that no proper safety equipment had been provided to labourers working at heights, terming the incident the third such fatal accident at the site in past few years. They further claimed that company officials initially attempted to bury the body without completing legal formalities, but the move was foiled after the police reached the spot. Police officials said that upon receiving information, a team from police station Banihal rushed to the site and took custody of the body, which was later shifted to Sub-District Hospital Banihal. The post-mortem examination is being conducted on Sunday morning, after which the body will be handed over to the deceaseds co-workers. Police have initiated inquest proceedings under 194 BNSS in the matter.
State incentives power Indias EV market growth
As environmental consciousness rises, Indian consumers are increasingly opting for electric vehicles. Favorable state policies are making EV ownership more accessible, leading to a transformation in purchasing patterns. States like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka are witnessing remarkable spikes in EV sales. The trajectory of the Indian EV sector points towards sustained growth in the years ahead.
Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe on Uttar Pradesh Deputy CMs, duo hit back
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav took a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Deputy CMs following their public appearance together
Jaunpur groom shot in baraat ambush, three killers on the run
10-year-old boy killed in celebratory firing in Ballia
3 more held for killing youth over cooler air at wedding
Meet explores Devarshi Narads role in Indian communication tradition
Codeine case: Nine booked under Gangsters Act
UP STF nabs three in Jharkhand bank heist, seizes 900g gold, Rs 20L cash
Realtor drugs man, frames him for rape to win land deal
MCF Raebareli unveils its first Vande Bharat trainset, sends it for trials
Lucknow tops UP in revenue case disposal in Apr
IT College researchers come up with low-cost indoor air filtration system
Entry fee set for sports arena at Lohia Park
Posting travel pics online can draw thieves to your locked homes
Cooperative Bharat Taxi set to roll out in city
Call to celebrate Bada Mangal with civic responsibility
8cr jewellery, licenced revolver stolen from Barabanki villa; driver detained
Pathak orders probe into KGMU patient death
Over 11,000 vehicles challaned for noise pollution; 3.97 cr recovered: UP Police
Thundershowers likely from Mon-Wed, says Met
6cr assets of drug mafia sealed by police
Stressed over rapid hair loss, youth ends life
HC upholds Gangsters Act action in Vikas Nagar robbery
Crescendo celebrates Indian culture, heritage
Court reserves order on bail of UP man accused of soliciting woman
NT Reporter Panaji The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, has reserved its order till May 4 on the bail application of Saurabh Sahni (48), a native of Uttar Pradesh, who was arrested by the Goa Crime Branch for allegedly soliciting a foreign woman for prostitution and uploading a video on social media. Last month, []
30-day grace for low-load smart prepaid meter users
Over 67L Consumers To Get Relief
Inauguration of holy relics of Buddha in Leh offers opportunity to pay respects: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the inauguration of the 'Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata' in Leh, and said it offers a valuable opportunity for people from across Ladakh to pay their respects. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh. It is a matter of immense delight that yesterday, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the 'Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata' was inaugurated in Leh, PM Modi said in a post on 'X'. The prime minister said these revered relics are linked to the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu and were excavated in the closing years of the nineteenth century. They embody the enduring teachings of Lord Buddha, he said. PM Modi said this exposition will continue until May 14 and in the coming days, it will also travel to Zanskar. It offers a valuable opportunity for people from across Ladakh to pay their respects. It will also boost spiritual and cultural tourism in Ladakh, he said. The revered Piprahwa relics of Tathagata Buddha -- ancient sacred remains and associated objects linked to the lord discovered at Piprahwa, near the Nepal border in the present-day Uttar Pradesh -- arrived in Leh on Wednesday.
Pioneer artist takes Swang, a folk art, to international stage
Swang, or Saang, is a centuries old dialogue-driven folk form from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan that blends music, poetry, farce and dance, usually in open air settings; the remarkable achievement of Swang Jaani Chor led by Satish Georgy Kashyap popularly called the King of Swang shows the timeless relevance of folk traditions
4 Children Found Dead Inside UP House, Mother Missing: Cops
Four children were allegedly bludgeoned to death inside their house in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, while their mother is reportedly missing, police said on Saturday.
