Young man critical after mob assault in UP village
A young Muslim man was viciously attacked by a mob of over 10 people in Barla village of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The attack took place on Thursday, August 21. Fardeen, whose medical condition is said to be critical, said that he was targeted solely for his religious identity. A young man was viciously attacked 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 .
Ajay Singh re-elected Boxing Federation of India President
Ajay Singh secured a third consecutive term as Boxing Federation of India President. He defeated Jaslal Pradhan in the election. Pramod Kumar of Uttar Pradesh is the new secretary general. Pon Baskaran of Tamil Nadu was elected treasurer. The election results are subject to a Delhi High Court case. The polls were delayed due to legal challenges.
4 district magistrates refute Akhilesh Yadavs charges of irregularities in voters list
LUCKNOW: Following Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's complaint over irregularities in electoral rolls in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission of India (ECI) directed district magistrates to scrutinise voter lists to determine if wrongful deletions had occurred, as alleged. The district magistrates of Kasganj, Jaunpur, Barabanki, and Lucknow completed their probe and, in posts on microblogging platform X, dismissed Yadavs claims as baseless and misleading. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, during a press conference, had stated that the commission had not received any affidavits from Uttar Pradesh or from Akhilesh Yadav. Replying to the CECs statement, the SP chief, while distributing copies of affidavits to media persons in the Parliament complex, said that the affidavits were filed with ECI alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in Uttar Pradesh during the 2022 assembly polls. He claimed that nearly 18,000 affidavits had been prepared and submitted within the deadline given to him after he received a notice from the poll body. The affidavits, according to Yadav, were related to anomalies in assembly segments such as Amapur, Bakshi Ka Talab, Jaunpur Sadar and Kursi. He also claimed that those documented cases of voter deletions, which, he alleged, were carried out in a targeted manner against certain communities. : 18000-14 = 17986 - - , 18000 14 , -- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 21, 2025 Communities like Maurya, Pal, Bhagel and Rathore have seen voter deletions aimed at weakening their political impact. In some seats, we lost by narrow margins, and these deletions played a direct role, claimed the SP chief. Meanwhile, replying to the SP chief's allegation, the Lucknow district magistrate (DM), in a post on X, said a complaint was received regarding the wrongful deletion of the names of 13 voters from the voter list in the 169-Bakshi Ka Talab assembly constituency of Lucknow district. The Lucknow DM claimed that the investigation revealed that the name of one voter was lawfully removed in 2012 due to a location change, as the voter had not been residing in the area anymore. Referring to a separate complaint about the removal of the name of a woman from the voter list, the Lucknow DM said that due to her death, her name was duly removed from the list. The names of the remaining voters were present in the voter list, he added. In a post, Barabanki DM said that the affidavits from two voters of the Kursi assembly constituency number 266 in Barabanki district were received regarding the erroneous deletion of their names from the voter list. The investigation found that the names of both the voters were present in the voter list. The Kasganj DM, in his post on X, said, A complaint, received via email regarding the incorrect deletion of the names of eight voters under the Amanpur assembly constituency number 101 of Kasganj district, the probe revealed that the names of seven voters were listed twice in the voter list and one name was deleted as per the rules. Similarly, in another post, the Jaunpur DM, calling the complaint completely baseless and misleading, said, A complaint received via email regarding the erroneous deletion of the names of five voters under the Jaunpur assembly constituency 366 in Jaunpur district, all five voters referred to in the complaint had passed away before 2022. This was confirmed by the family members of the deceased voters, local residents, and the local councillor. The names of the deceased have been duly removed as per the rules. On Thursday, Akhilesh tweeted again, asking why of the 18,000 affidavits submitted by his party, only 14 were addressed with half-baked and baseless clarifications. Even after manipulating everything from the Election Commission to district magistrates, from circle officers to lekhpals the BJP-Election Commission-DM trio has managed to give clarifications on just 14 affidavits.
Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi was slated to release on August 1. It is inspired by Shantanu Gupta's book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, based on the life of the incumbent Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
In a disturbing case from Uttar Pradesh, a newly married woman has accused her husband and in-laws of harassment, dowry demands, and cruelty. The complaint alleges that her husband, obsessed with Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi, forced her into ...
The Varanasi Development Authority has initiated a GIS-based master plan for its extended area, encompassing 215 new revenue villages and covering 278 square kilometers. Sai Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd has been selected to complete the master plan within eight months.
GoM backs Centre's proposal to scrap 12% and 28% GST slabs
NEW DELHI: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that the Group of Ministers (GoM) has extended its support to the Centre's proposals to eliminate the 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. We have supported the two proposals by the Govt of India of scrapping GST slabs of 12 per cent and 28 per cent, Choudhary said after attending a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He added that while all states participated in the discussions and offered suggestions, a few had some observations. Everyone made suggestions over the proposals made by the Centre. Some states have a few observations. This has been referred to the GST Council. The Council will make a decision, Choudhary said. According to Choudhary, the proposal to remove the two slabs was deliberated upon during the meeting and received general support. The proposal by the Central Govt of ending two slabs was deliberated on and supported. We have made recommendations. The GST Council will make a decision over this. We have supported the two proposals by the Govt of India of scrapping GST slabs of 12 per cent and 28 per cent, he stated. Speaking to reporters, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Health Minister, West Bengal said, All the states are with the common people, but I raised in the meeting that if the states are going to lose the revenue, then that ultimately goes back to the common people so we want to know how we are going to be compensated. The GoM will now send its report to the GST Council with the notings of our concern we raised. She further added, We don't know what is the revenue loss by this GST rate cut. They have not assessed yet. In the GST Council we will get to know.Speaking on the revenue loss, Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said, The presentation given at the Centre did not mention how much loss is being incurred, so we cannot say how much loss there will be from working like GST. But our point is that the common people should benefit from this. In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced restructuring aimed at rationalising the existing GST structure, which currently includes multiple tax slabs per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent, and 28 per cent. The move to eliminate the 12 per cent and 28 per cent brackets is being seen as part of a broader effort to simplify the indirect tax regime and reduce classification disputes. The final decision now rests with the GST Council, which will consider the recommendations and feedback from various states before implementing any changes. The Finance Minister on Wednesday addressed the Group of Ministers (GoMs) constituted by the GST Council on Compensation Cess, Health and Life Insurance (for individuals), and Rate Rationalisation at Vigyan Bhawan.
Bird flu in Rampur: Control room set up in Varanasi; poultry farmers advised to take precautions
Bird flu hits Rampur poultry farm, prompting Varanasi authorities to act. A control room is now active. The Animal Husbandry Department is inspecting farms and collecting samples. Farmers are urged to watch for bird deaths and symptoms. They should also maintain cleanliness and report any issues. Contact details are provided for immediate assistance and guidance.
BHU to host FISCPCON 2025; experts to discuss coloproctology, live workshop & fellowship exam
IMS BHU's General Surgery department will host FISCPCON 2025 on August 23-24, featuring national medical experts discussing coloproctology procedures. Dr. S.K. Bhartiya highlights presentations on haemorrhoids, fistulas, and rectal prolapse. The conference includes panel discussions, research presentations, a live operative workshop, and a fellowship examination under the ISCP. Prof.
UP govt to construct mini stadiums in all blocks of Varanasi; boost rural sports
To cultivate a new generation of athletes, the government is constructing mini stadiums with modern sports facilities in all eight blocks of Varanasi. Three stadiums are already benefiting athletes, offering facilities for various sports. Proposals have been submitted for the remaining five blocks, aiming to provide rural youth with opportunities to hone their talents and bring fame to the region.
UP magistrate resists Hindutva group pressure over false land grab
A government officer stood his ground and refused to be bullied by a Hindutva organisation in Uttar Pradeshs Mau district, which alleged that a Muslim man had encroached on government land. Mau city magistrate Brijendra Kumar was in no mood to entertain the whims of Sujit Singh, a member of Hindu Jagram Samithi. The Hindutva 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 .
Uttar Pradesh: 65-year-old man consumes poison at UP CM`s `Janata Darbar`
A 65-year-old man, identified as Satveer Gurjar from Ghaziabad, was hospitalised after allegedly consuming poison at CM Yogi Adityanaths Janata Darbar in Lucknow on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:50 am. He was immediately rushed to a civil hospital where doctors confirmed his condition is stable. Police are investigating.
During a 'Janata Darbar' at Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's residence in Lucknow, Satveer Gurjar, a 65-year-old man from Ghaziabad, was hospitalized after consuming poison. Gurjar informed attendees of his action around 8:50 am, prompting immediate medical assistance. He was rushed to a civil hospital, where doctors have stabilized his condition, and police are currently investigating the matter.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath opened Shree Cement's factory in Etah. He spoke about Uttar Pradesh's progress under the BJP. Adityanath mentioned the state's strict approach to crime. He also criticised previous governments for encouraging criminal activity. The Chief Minister stated that Uttar Pradesh has significantly improved its ranking among Indian states.
Explained: Indias MBBS and PG seat boom what it means for future doctors
India has significantly increased its MBBS and postgraduate medical seats, aiming to boost healthcare accessibility and quality. While capacity has expanded considerably, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, challenges persist with seat vacancies and ensuring uniform educational standards. Initiatives by the NMC and government programs are underway to address these issues and improve medical education.
Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP and poll officials over affidavit scrutiny
Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP and election authorities of manipulating records, stating that only 14 out of 18,000 affidavits submitted by his party received clarifications. He alleges voter list anomalies in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, claiming a confrontation between the Election Commission and district magistrates. District magistrates have refuted Yadav's charges of wrongful voter deletion.
Bills for removal of PM, CMs, ministers held for 30 days move to 'weaken democracy': Mayawati
LUCKNOW: BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday termed the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill a move to weaken democracy and urged the central government to reconsider the legislation. The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, brought by the central government in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday) amidst a huge uproar, clearly appears to be one that weakens democracy in the country's current political climate, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister posted on 'X'. The public fears that ruling parties will mostly misuse it for their own gain, selfishness, and animosity. Therefore, our party does not agree with this Bill at all. It would be appropriate for the government to reconsider it in the interest of the country's democracy and the Constitution, the post added. , 130 , , - , Mayawati (@Mayawati) August 21, 2025 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday moved the Bill in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to allow for the removal of the prime minister, chief ministers, and other ministers if they are arrested on serious charges for a period of 30 days. The Bill faced fierce protests from Opposition members, who described it as being against the spirit of the Constitution and federalism. In his brief response to the Opposition's criticism of the Bills, Shah batted for an enhanced standing for moral values in public life, saying, We cannot be so shameless that we continue to occupy Constitutional positions while facing serious charges.
Bills for removal of PM, CMs, ministers held for 30 days move to weaken democracy: Mayawati
LUCKNOW (UP), Aug 21: BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday termed the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill a move to weaken democracy and urged the central government to reconsider the legislation. The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, brought by the central government in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday) amidst a huge uproar, clearly appears to be one that weakens democracy in the countrys current political climate, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister posted on X. The public fears that ruling parties will [] The post Bills for removal of PM, CMs, ministers held for 30 days move to weaken democracy: Mayawati appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP Man Wanted Wife To Look Like Nora Fatehi, Allegedly Made Her Abort
The woman, a resident of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, alleged that her husband is a womaniser and watches inappropriate videos of women on the internet.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will conduct the Combined State Engineering Services (CES) Mains Examination 2025 on September 28 and 29 across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam are competing for 609 vacancies. Admit cards will be available one week before the exam on the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
GoM on rate rationalisation meets to discuss Centres GST rate cut proposal
NEW DELHI, Aug 21: A crucial meeting of the GoM of state finance ministers on GST rate rationalisation began on Thursday as they started deliberation on the Centres proposal to reduce tax slabs to 5 and 18 per cent. The 6-member Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation is chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The other members are Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, [] The post GoM on rate rationalisation meets to discuss Centres GST rate cut proposal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
YouTuber booked for calling BSP Chief Mayawati Mummy in viral video; issues apology after FIR
YouTuber Puneet Superstar, whose real name is Prakash Kumar, has been booked for allegedly insulting former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati by calling her Mummy in a viral Instagram video.
Bus with Pilgrims Crashes into Gorge in J&K, One Dead
The accident took place at Jatwal, when the bus carrying pilgrims to Katra from Uttar Pradesh, suffered a tyre burst and skidded off the highway near a small bridge, they said.
Allahabad HC quashes Abbas Ansari's conviction in hate speech case; restores his Assembly membership
Abbas Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, got relief as Allahabad High Court overturned his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. This led to restoration of his Uttar Pradesh Assembly membership. The MP/MLA court had earlier sentenced him, leading to his disqualification. His brother, Sibgatullah Ansari, called the High Court's order a victory of justice.
Severe erosion, triggered by the Saryu river's strong currents in Sitapur's Shukulpurva, has caused extensive damage, washing away a school room and threatening the entire structure. Around 24 homes and 25 bighas of farmland have been lost, displacing families who are being evacuated by boat.
One Killed, 40 Hurt in Pilgrim Bus Crash
SRINAGAR: One person lost his life and at least 40 others were injured on Thursday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine was involved in a road accident in the Jatwal area of Samba district. Officials said that the bus, which was on its way from Uttar Pradesh to Katra, was []
One Killed, 40 Injured As Bus Carrying Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Meets With Accident In J&Ks Samba
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Scammer unmasked in UP: Tech vigilante hacks webcam; traces 'Microsoft' impersonator to Raebareli
In Raebareli, Gaurav Trivedi allegedly ran a tech support scam, preying on vulnerable individuals. However, he targeted NanoBaiter, a digital vigilante, who reversed the connection and exposed Gaurav's operation. NanoBaiter then captured images, traced his location, and confronted him via webcam, later alerting local police to the scam.
VaranasiKolkata Expressway: Work underway in UP, Bihar & Jharkhand; DPR awaited in West Bengal
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DMs refute SPs charge, Akhilesh says their action has exposed EC
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IHSA skaters shine at Nal Roller Skating Cship
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Centre approves renaming of UP's Jalalabad town to Parashurampuri: Union minister Jitin Prasada
Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh is now Parashurampuri. The Home Ministry approved the name change. Union Minister Jitin Prasada thanked the central and state governments. Locals wanted the change to honor Lord Parashuram. BJP MLA Hariprakash Verma said it removes a symbol of slavery. The government aims to replace names linked to slavery.
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra called off due to heavy rains; Five people lost lives this year
CHANDIGARH: In view of persistent rainfall, the district administration has called off the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra with immediate effect. A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh was killed after being hit by a shooting stone on the Yatra route. With this, the death toll of pilgrims on the Yatra has risen to five. This year recorded the highest number of pilgrims 7,316. Sources said that 31-year-old Gaurav, a resident of Aditya World City in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, died after sustaining injuries from a shooting stone between Maling Khata and Ganesh Gufa. The local police received the information on August 19, following which a team rushed to the spot but found him dead. His body was shifted to the Regional Hospital, Reckongpeo. A post-mortem was conducted today, after which the body was handed over to his relatives. The upper portion of the deceaseds body was severely damaged. Superintendent of Police, Kinnaur, Abhishek Shekhar, appealed to the public not to undertake the Yatra as the district is facing heavy rains and erratic weather conditions. The district administration has cancelled the Yatra. An official order issued yesterday by Deputy Commissioner of Kinnaur, Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma, stated that heavy rains, shooting stones, and dense fog in the region have already led to tragic incidents and loss of lives. To prevent further risks, the Yatra has been cancelled with immediate effect under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, until further orders. Any pilgrim attempting the journey will be escorted back to the base camp, and action will be taken against violators under the Act. He said that with more rain and cloudy weather predicted in the next five to seven days, precautionary steps were necessary to ensure the safety of people. The Yatra, which began on July 15, was scheduled to continue until August 30. The trek starts from Tangling village in Kinnaur and ends at the Kinnaur Kailash peak, at an altitude of 6,050 metres. According to data with the district administration, this year saw the highest number of pilgrims 7,316 in 24 days. Last year, 7,200 pilgrims undertook the Yatra in 22 days; in 2023, 3,600 pilgrims in 15 days; and in 2022, 3,000 pilgrims in 15 days.
Jalalabad town in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district renamed as Parashurampuri
LUCKNOW: In a significant move, the Jalalabad town of Shahjahanpur district in western Uttar Pradesh, has been renamed as Parashurampuri on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the renaming of the town, as the demand for it had been pending for a long time. The move was hailed by his BJP colleagues. According to the sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had received a letter from the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh urging it to approve the proposal to change the name. The MHA said that it had o objection to the proposal for renaming the town of Jalalabad to Parashurampuri. As per the sources, the UP government, in its correspondence regarding the proposal to the MHA, had said that the Jalalabad town was known as the birthplace of Bhagwan Parashuram, the Godly saint. It also has an ancient temple of Parashuram, and the municipal board of Jalalabad had passed a resolution to rename the city after Bhagwan Parashuram. '' @AmitShah ! @narendramodi . @myogiadityanath , pic.twitter.com/d6EanSsCL3 Jitin Prasada (@JitinPrasada) August 20, 2025 The MHA said that it had received a proposal from the UP government to rename Jalalabad as Parashurampuri on June 27, 2025. I am to invite attention to the Government of Uttar Pradesh letter No. 591 dated 27.06.2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that Government of India has No Objection to the change of the name of town Jalalabad as Parashurampuri, District Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, said the MHA reply. The letter from MHA further urged the UP government to notify the new name Parashurampuri by registering it in Devnagri and Roman scripts and all the regional languages. Following the Union Home Ministrys approval, Union Minister and Pilibhit MP Jitin Prasada, who hails from Shahjahanpur, expressed his gratitude on X. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Honourable Home Minister @AmitShah ji for granting permission to change the name of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to Parashurampuri! he said. Prasada also expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their leadership. He also hailed the decision as a moment of pride for the Sanatani community. This decision, made under your guidance and leadership, has provided a moment of pride for the entire Sanatani community. Millions of salutations at the feet of Lord Parshuram ji! It is only by your grace that I could become an instrument in this sacred task. May your gracious gaze remain upon the entire world, he said.
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DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand Assemblys Monsoon Session, which began on Tuesday in Bhararisain, the states summer capital, was abruptly adjourned indefinitely on Wednesday, just two days into its scheduled five-day run. Lasting only two hours and forty minutes over both days, the brief session was marked by vociferous protests from the opposition Congress, while the ruling party swiftly pushed through nine key bills and a supplementary budget. From the outset, the opposition demanded a discussion on the states disaster management and law and order under Rule 310. Their protests escalated within the Assembly hall, with members tearing papers, shaking microphones, and raising slogans against what they described as a dictatorial government and vote theft. Failing to secure a debate, Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya and Pritam Singh, staged an unprecedented overnight sit-in inside the Assembly building. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhamis efforts to pacify them reportedly proved futile. The second day mirrored the first in its tumultuous nature. Despite the uproar, the government managed to pass nine bills and a supplementary budget of Rs 5,315.89 crore. Among the significant legislations approved were the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Amendment Bill, the amended Conversion Law, and the Uttarakhand Minority Bill, paving the way for major state-level changes. The UCC (Amendment) Bill, passed by voice vote, introduces stricter provisions for live-in relationships, including increased penalties for misuse or violations. The amended Conversion Law has been made more stringent, now providing for a life sentence for those found guilty of forced or fraudulent conversions. Furthermore, the Uttarakhand Minority Bill seeks to establish an authority for all minority communities in the state, while also facilitating formal recognition for madrasas, with the aim of strengthening their operations and educational framework. Uttarakhand's Bhararisain monsoon budget session marred by opposition chaos The oppositions overnight dharna continued into Wednesday morning. Despite persistent government efforts, the Congress remained firm in its demands, which included the transfer of the Nainital District Magistrate, the suspension of the Senior Superintendent of Police, and the withdrawal of legal cases against Congress leaders. Facing an impasse, Assembly Speaker Ritu Bhushan Khanduri announced the indefinite adjournment of the House. Our demands have not been met, so the protest will continue, said Congress Deputy Leader of Opposition Bhuvan Kapri. He criticised the government as rechargeable, adding, No action was taken against the SSP for misbehaving with our MLA Aadesh Chauhan, nor against any officer in the Banbhulpura incident, or even for the misbehaviour with the Leader of Opposition and other MLAs. Haldwani MLA Sumit Hridyesh echoed the sentiment, stating, When discussions on attacks on the Leader of Opposition and MLAs are not allowed, then dharna was our only recourse. He refuted allegations of vandalism, adding, We went live at night to show the truth. Gandhijis truth runs in our blood. Kidnappings have happened before our eyes, and memes are being made about them; nothing is hidden from anyone. Nine key bills passed by the Uttarakhand Assembly: The Uttarakhand Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand-Uttar Pradesh Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Temples (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (commonly known as the Anti-Conversion Bill) The Uttarakhand Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand Witness Protection Repeal Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025 (also known as the Minority Educational Institutions Bill) The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Uttarakhand Loktantra Senani Samman Bill, 2025
UP's disqualified MLA Abbas Ansari gets reprieve from Allahabad HC in hate speech case
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has granted major relief to Abbas Ansari, the disqualified MLA from Mau Sadar and son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, by setting aside the lower court's order in the hate speech case on Wednesday. The Mau MLA, who had earlier lost his assembly membership after a conviction, will now be reinstated following the High Court order. The Mau MP/MLA Court had sentenced Ansari to two-year imprisonment on May 31, 2024, in connection with the alleged hate speech delivered by him at a public rally during the 2022 state assembly election campaign. Ansari had contested the 2022 UP Assembly polls on a Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) ticket, then in alliance with the Samajwadi Party. His election agent Mansoor, was sentenced to six months in jail, while younger brother, Umar, was acquitted. Both Abbas Ansari and Mansoor were fined Rs 2,000 each. Following the conviction, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Secretariat had immediately terminated his membership on June 1 and declared his Mau Assembly seat vacant, invoking Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Secretariat also forwarded a recommendation for a by-election to the Election Commission of India. The incident which led to Ansari's two-year jail term dates back to March 3, 2022, when he, during a campaign rally at Pahadpur Ground in Mau, had allegedly said: Those wielding batons today will be held accountable later. I have spoken to future Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Bhaiyya. There will be no transfers or postings for six months after the government is formed. Everyone will have to answer for what theyve done. Following the remarks, the Election Commission had imposed a 24-hour campaign ban on him. On April 4, 2022, based on a complaint by then Sub-Inspector Gangaram Bind, an FIR was registered at the City Kotwali police station. Abbas Ansari, his younger brother Umar Ansari, election agent Mansoor, and 150 unidentified individuals were booked. Ansari was booked under Sections 506 (criminal intimidation), 171F (undue influence in elections), 186 (obstructing public servant), 89 (threatening public servant), 53A (promoting enmity), and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC. After getting two-year sentence from the Mau MP/MLA court, Ansari moved the Allahabad High Court against the Sessions Court order, filing a revision petition. On July 30, 2025, the bench of Justice Sameer Jain reserved its verdict after hearing arguments, eventually granting relief to the accused on August 20 and restoring his legislative position. Ansaris counsel argued that under the Representation of the People Act, his membership should not have been terminated without exhaustion of appellate remedies. The Representation of the People Act mandates immediate disqualification upon conviction with a sentence of two years or more. Earlier, MPs and MLAs enjoyed a three-month cushion under Section 8(4), but this was struck down by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Lily Thomas vs Union of India judgment.
First waste to charcoal plant operates in Varanasi with NTPC collaboration
Varanasi has established India's first waste-to-charcoal plant in collaboration with NTPC at the Ramna sewage treatment plant, processing 400 tons of city waste daily. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar reviewed the plant's operations, waste disposal, and charcoal production. He instructed the executing agency to inform local residents about the plant's activities and display a waste processing flowchart.
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, has approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district to Parshurampuri. This decision follows a letter sent to the state's Chief Secretary, indicating the central government's approval.
SC directs UP govt to regularise 6 daily-wage employees, slams decades of exploitative ad-hocism
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to regularise six daily-wage Class-IV employees serving since the 1990s, slamming decades of exploitative ad-hocism. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta held that financial constraints cannot justify denial of regularisation, directing creation of posts, arrears payment, recalculated pensions, and dues for retirees and deceased employees families.
Lucknow lawyer gets life term for filing fake cases
LUCKNOW: A special court here has sentenced an advocate to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5.10 lakh after finding him guilty of misusing the identity of a Dalit woman to file dozens of fake cases against his opponents . Special Judge (SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act) Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi delivered the verdict on Tuesday, holding Parmanand Gupta guilty of conspiracy and abuse of law by filing false cases through one Pooja Rawat, a Dalit woman, to target his rivals. Special Public Prosecutor Arvind Mishra said Gupta, in collusion with Rawat, had filed at least 18 cases in his own name and another 11 through Rawat. Many of these were lodged against his rival Arvind Yadav and his family in connection with a property dispute. The false cases included allegations of rape and molestation, he added. The matter came to light when arguments were raised before the Allahabad High Court, following which reports were sought from police stations concerned. On March 5, 2025, the high court ordered a CBI probe into the matter. Investigations showed that Gupta conspired to use Rawat's Dalit identity to falsely implicate Yadav and his family. However, during the inquiry it emerged that Rawat was never present at the disputed site at the time of the alleged incidents, and that the house she claimed to have rented was actually under construction by the Yadav family. Rawat later herself submitted an application to the court on August 4, 2025, stating that she had been trapped by Gupta and his wife Sangeeta, who runs a beauty parlour where she worked as an assistant. Rawat admitted she had been coerced into giving false statements of sexual assault before a magistrate and pleaded for pardon. The court granted her conditional pardon. The judge, however, held that Gupta, being fully aware that the charges carried the possibility of life imprisonment, had orchestrated the conspiracy and thus deserved exemplary punishment. Sentencing him to life imprisonment, the court also directed that a copy of its judgment be sent to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to ensure that a criminal like advocate Parmanand Gupta does not enter the court premises and practice law, so that the sanctity of the judiciary is preserved.
When UP mother fought bare-handed with crocodile to save her 5-year-old son
In a harrowing incident in Uttar Pradesh, a mother named Maya fearlessly fought off a 7-foot crocodile to save her five-year-old son, Veeru, from its jaws. The desperate struggle near a village nullah lasted nearly five minutes, with Maya using an iron rod to finally force the reptile to release her child.
UP Weather Today: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain Till Night In These Cities, Temperature May Drop Too
UP Weather Update: Monsoon clouds to return to Uttar Pradesh on August 20, with light rain likely in many districts and a 3 to 5C drop in temperatures expected by August 21
Six-Year-Old Boy Severely Injured In Stray Dog Attack In Uttar Pradesh
A 6-year-old was attacked by three stray dogs while playing. Family rescued him, and he was taken to the Community Health Centre for treatment.
A Varanasi court has instructed police to file a fraud case against Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh. This follows a complaint by hotelier Vishal Singh. He alleges being cheated out of investments in the 2018 film 'Boss'. Vishal Singh claims he was promised profits but received nothing. He further alleges threats from Pawan Singh when demanding his dues.
Lucknow Diary | Akhilesh takes torch against EC forward
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has mounted a sharp challenge against the Election Commission of India (ECI). His move coincides with Congress MP Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, a 16-day, 1,300 km campaign through more than 20 districts. The SP has doubled down on its vote chori allegations, accusing the EC of hiding facts. When Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar denied receiving affidavits on voter fraud from Uttar Pradesh, Yadav demanded that the poll body itself submit an affidavit to back its claim. If the EC says it has not received our affidavits, what about the receipts we hold? he asked. Karikot carves a niche for itself in rural tourism Karikot, a village near the India-Nepal border in UPs Bahraich district, has become a beacon for rural tourism. Its recognition by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism, India Foundation Award 2025, has placed it on the global map. To be conferred in New Delhi on Sept 13 at the BLTM Trade Show, the award honours community-driven models. The villagers, with the backing of the tourism department, have opened homestays and launched border tourism projects. Women and youth have gained livelihoods through showcasing cuisine, crafts, and folk traditions. The Tharu tribal communitys involvement has been crucial. SBSP set to be a key ally for BJP beyond UP A rally in Bihars Arwal district on August 24 by the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), led by O.P. Rajbhar, will have a prominent guest: Home Minister Amit Shah. The event may signal the BJP-SBSP alliances expansion into the state, which faces Assembly elections later this year. Rajbhar has identified nearly 29 constituenciesincluding Sasaram, West Champaran, Nawada, Nalanda, Gaya, Aurangabad, and Bettiahfor contest. We seek close coordination with the BJP and a fair number of seats, Rajbhar said, while confirming talks with the partys top leadershipthe move positions SBSP as a strategic ally for the BJP beyond Uttar Pradesh. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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More than 1.07 crore people sterilised during Emergency: Govt
During India's National Emergency (1975-1977), over 10.7 million people were sterilised, exceeding government targets by 60%. The Justice Shah Commission, investigating Emergency excesses, revealed widespread complaints, including forced sterilisations and related deaths. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh conducted the most sterilisations, driven by a focus on this single method and incentives/disincentives.
Aadhaar not proof of citizenship, address or birthdate, sau UIDAI chief
Mother battles crocodile, saves 5-year-old
In a harrowing incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a five-year-old boy was snatched by a crocodile while playing near a drain. His mother, Maya, bravely fought the reptile, striking and clawing at it until it released her son. Both sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment, while villagers demand increased safety measures to prevent future attacks.
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