Heatwave grips north India, Banda hottest at 480C
New Delhi: North India reeled under an intense heatwave on Wednesday, with Uttar Pradeshs Banda district recording the highest temperature in the country at 48 degrees Celsius, 4.5 notches above normal. In Delhi, the Ridge base station recorded the maximum temperature at 45.8 degrees, making it the hottest location in the national capital. The Safdarjung []
Severe Heatwave Hits Odisha and Surrounding States, Temperatures Soar Near 45 Degrees
Bhubaneswar, May 20: Intense heat is making life difficult for residents in various parts of the country. States like Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have reported temperatures consistently exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for several regions due to the heatwave conditions. Streets appear deserted during the ... Read more Severe Heatwave Hits Odisha and Surrounding States, Temperatures Soar Near 45 Degrees
Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies
Lucknow, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a dedicated Backward Classes Commission for local rural bodies. This commission will study and provide recommendations related to the reservation for backward classes. The notification regarding this was issued by the Panchayati Raj Section-3 on Wednesday. According to the notification, appointments for the chairman and members ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies
CM Yogi Directs Action Against Reckless Driving and Road Safety Violations
Lucknow, May 20: In a recent meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, road safety measures were discussed. The CM expressed concern over recent road accidents in districts such as Lakhimpur Kheri, Amroha, Agra, and Aligarh. He emphasized the importance of every individuals life, stating that fatalities from road accidents are a loss ... Read more CM Yogi Directs Action Against Reckless Driving and Road Safety Violations
Ghazipur, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is set to conduct the Lekhpal main recruitment exam on Thursday. A total of 21 examination centers have been established in Ghazipur for this purpose. The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police inspected several centers on Wednesday to ensure proper arrangements. District Magistrate Anupam ... Read more Recruitment Exam for Lekhpal to be Held at 21 Centers in Ghazipur, Strict Warning Issued Against Disruptions
CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Timely Infrastructure Development in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, May 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the Public Works Departments action plan for 2026-27 via video conferencing on Wednesday. The meeting included all district magistrates, ministers, and public representatives. During the session, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure that there is no compromise on standards, quality, and timeliness in development ... Read more CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Timely Infrastructure Development in Uttar Pradesh
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Severe Heatwave Grips Northern India, Temperatures Soar Above 45 Degrees Celsius
New Delhi, May 20: On Wednesday, the heatwave in Delhi and several parts of Northern India intensified significantly. Regions in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh recorded temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states. According to the IMD, this extreme heat is ... Read more Severe Heatwave Grips Northern India, Temperatures Soar Above 45 Degrees Celsius
Controversy Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Remarks, NDA Leaders Respond Strongly
New Delhi, May 20: Rahul Gandhis recent comments have sparked a fierce backlash from BJP and its allies. They argue that such language undermines political decorum and democratic dignity, demanding a public apology. Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh stated that Rahul will receive a response during his next visit to Raebareli. BJP National General ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Remarks, NDA Leaders Respond Strongly
Political Storm Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Controversial Remarks
New Delhi, May 20: A political controversy has intensified following Rahul Gandhis controversial remarks directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Several Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states have condemned Gandhis statements, labeling them as inappropriate and demanding a public apology. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform ... Read more Political Storm Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Controversial Remarks
Life Imprisonment for Man Convicted of Murder, Robbery, and Attempted Rape in Mathura
Mathura, May 20: A significant ruling was delivered by the Special Fast Track Court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday regarding a case from 2017. The court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for luring passengers into his vehicle, robbing them at gunpoint, attempting to rape a young woman, and murdering her brother in the ... Read more Life Imprisonment for Man Convicted of Murder, Robbery, and Attempted Rape in Mathura
Governor Advocates for Uniforms and Employment-Oriented Education in Universities
Lucknow, May 20: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel emphasized the importance of student welfare, quality improvement, employment-oriented education, and research culture during a review meeting of government and funded colleges affiliated with Jananayak Chandrashekhar University in Ballia. The meeting took place at Jan Bhawan on Wednesday. She urged the implementation of a uniform system for ... Read more Governor Advocates for Uniforms and Employment-Oriented Education in Universities
MSME Sector to Strengthen Uttar Pradeshs Economy: Bhupendra Chaudhary
Lucknow, May 20: Bhupendra Chaudhary, the Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uttar Pradesh, stated on Wednesday that the MSME sector will serve as a robust foundation for building a developed Uttar Pradesh and will provide new momentum to the states economy. He instructed officials to ensure effective support for entrepreneurs at ... Read more MSME Sector to Strengthen Uttar Pradeshs Economy: Bhupendra Chaudhary
Major Scam Uncovered in Ghaziabad Housing Project: CBI Exposes Builder-Bank Nexus
New Delhi, May 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled a significant builder-bank nexus linked to fraudulent activities involving homebuyers. This revelation comes as the agency filed its ninth charge sheet against a builder company, its directors, and bank officials. The case pertains to a housing project in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, where homebuyers ... Read more Major Scam Uncovered in Ghaziabad Housing Project: CBI Exposes Builder-Bank Nexus
Heatwave intensifies in Delhi, other parts of northern India
New Delhi, May 20: New Delhi and several parts of northern India are witnessing extreme heatwave conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for warm night conditions over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Temperatures in many areas have crossed 45 degrees Celsius, while hot and dry winds have made outdoor conditions extremely harsh. The IMD has warned that severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the next few days across northwest and central India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded around 48 degrees Celsius, while several districts in Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh also reported unusually high day and night temperatures, offering little relief to residents. Health authorities have advised people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during afternoon hours, remain hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illnesses, particularly children, elderly persons and outdoor workers. The IMD said that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, southwest Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Marathwada and Odisha over the next two days. The Met Department has also predicted thunder squalls accompanied by strong winds over Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha during the day. Jammu and Kashmir, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Interior and Coastal Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa and the northeastern states are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over northwest and central India during the week and over east India during the next five days.
BJP weakening reservation system: Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW, May 20: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the BJP Government of weakening the reservation system, saying people were being forced to approach courts to secure rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Yadav released a document titled PDA Audit on loot of reservation. This document on PDA audit and the loot of reservation will continue to improve and more data will be included in it, the former Uttar Pradesh [] The post BJP weakening reservation system: Akhilesh Yadav appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'BJP reaping what it sowed': Mufti on Rahul Gandhi's traitor remark on Modi, Shah
Srinagar, May 20: Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhis 'traitor remark on Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the BJP was reaping what it sowed after years of labelling Muslims and secular people as traitors. Mufti was responding to a question about Gandhi calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah traitors, who worked to sell India -- remarks that stirred a political storm. Speaking to reporters in Shopian, the former chief minister brushed aside the controversy over Gandhis remark. Why is there so much hue and cry if Rahul Gandhi has said something? It was the BJP which started calling Muslims and secular persons as traitors, she said. Earlier, they (BJP) used to say go to Pakistan, now they are saying go to Iran. The houses of Muslims were bulldozed, but nobody said a word, she said. Mufti said the BJP was being haunted by its own deeds. They (BJP) sowed the seeds, and now it is coming back at them, she added. Gandhi triggered a massive political row after he alleged that the BJP insulted freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar. Speaking at a rally in Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli, he said that the Modi governments policies damaged Indias economy. When these RSS workers come before you and talk about Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, then tell them openly that your prime minister is a traitor, your home minister is a traitor, and your organisation is a traitor, he said. Tell them that they have worked to sell out India, that they have attacked our institutions, attacked our Constitution, attacked Dr Ambedkar, attacked Veera Pasi, and attacked Mahatma Gandhi, he added.
NEW DELHI, May 20: The Delhi Police has busted multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates and brought 89 offenders to justice during a month-long crackdown in April in west Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, 35 accused were arrested, 54 persons were brought in to issue warnings and investigation in 34 major cyber fraud cases was completed during the operations conducted across several states, including Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi. The syndicates were involved in [] The post Delhi Polices Month-Long Drive Unearths Cyber Fraud Networks, Transactions Worth Rs 40 Cr; 89 Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police in Bahraich have arrested a husband in connection with his wife's death during a house fire. The 41-year-old woman allegedly started the blaze to implicate relatives in a property dispute. Her brother and nephew were also apprehended. The husband confessed to setting the house ablaze with his wife to frame her stepbrother and nephews.
OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh and Rahul, Defends PM Modis Foreign Tours
Lucknow, May 20: The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up with discussions on issues like public prayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign tours, and rising inflation. OP Rajbhar, the leader of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and a minister in the state government, has launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh ... Read more OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh and Rahul, Defends PM Modis Foreign Tours
UP Banda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2C for three consecutive days. Red alerts are issued for multiple districts, anticipating temperatures 3-4C above normal. Unusually hot nights are also expected, offering little respite from the scorching conditions in the state.
Samajwadi Party Accuses BJP Government of Reservation Violations in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, May 20: A large poster has been displayed outside the headquarters of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradeshs capital, Lucknow. This poster accuses the BJP government of serious violations regarding reservations for the backward, Dalit, and minority (PDA) communities. Through this poster, the Samajwadi Party claims that various government recruitments in the state are ... Read more Samajwadi Party Accuses BJP Government of Reservation Violations in Uttar Pradesh
Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: CBI arrest fifth accused from UP`s Varanasi
Officials said the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Vinay Rai alias Pumpum Rai, originally hailing from the Zamani area of Uttar Pradesh`s Ghazipur
Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against ten gym owners in Mirzapur. Accused of running a racket, they allegedly forced women into religious conversion and sexual exploitation. Investigators believe over fifty women were targeted. Properties acquired through illicit means are slated for confiscation.
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Uttar Pradesh Minister Takes Strong Stance Against Defaulting Builders
Noida, May 20: Uttar Pradeshs Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi has issued directives to swiftly resolve disputes between builders and buyers in Noida. He emphasized the need for immediate action against defaulting builders and ordered an investigation into single-bid allotments. Additionally, he called for the clearance of a five percent plot backlog within ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Minister Takes Strong Stance Against Defaulting Builders
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Bareilly tank collapse: Firms blacklisted, officials face action
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Ganga link road project between Buxar and UP gains momentum
The transformative road initiative connecting Buxar in Bihar to Ballia in Uttar Pradesh is gaining momentum as land acquisition gets underway. Spanning 13 kilometers at a cost of Rs386 crore, this project will link the iconic Janeshwar Mishra Bridge to Bayasi village.
Uttar Pradesh Lawmakers Controversial Statement on Praying in Public Spaces
Lucknow, May 19: A statement regarding public prayer in Uttar Pradeshs Sonbhadra has sparked significant discussion. Bhupesh Chaube, the BJP legislator from Robertsganj, made a stern remark about praying on the streets, asserting, Those who pray on the road will face consequences. Chaube emphasized that no one should be allowed to pray in public spaces. ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Lawmakers Controversial Statement on Praying in Public Spaces
Bareilly Construction Agency Blacklisted Following Water Tank Collapse
Lucknow, May 19: In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government has blacklisted the construction agency NCC following the collapse of a water tank under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Bareilly. This decision comes after Water Power Minister Swatantra Dev Singh directed an investigation into the incident. Based on the preliminary report from the committee ... Read more Bareilly Construction Agency Blacklisted Following Water Tank Collapse
Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Strong Action Against Child Marriage
Lucknow, May 19: The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is making significant strides in ensuring the safety of women and children. Recent actions have effectively prevented child marriages, as seen in Auraiya district. A joint operation involving local administration, police, Child Helpline 1098, and the Child Welfare Committee successfully halted the marriage ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Strong Action Against Child Marriage
Uttar Pradesh has set a goal of reaching $6 trillion, while Maharashtra aims for $5 trillion, Similarly, Telangana has outlined a $3 trillion target, Andhra Pradesh is aiming for $2.4 trillion, and Madhya Pradesh has set a goal of achieving a $2 trillion economy by 2047
Uttar Pradesh Implements AI Surveillance for Upcoming Exams
Lucknow, May 19: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced stringent measures for the upcoming Lekhpal recruitment main exam and the Joint B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026. These exams will be monitored live using AI surveillance to ensure security, transparency, and oversight. Agricultural Production Commissioner Deepak Kumar reviewed the preparations for both exams on Tuesday. He instructed ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Implements AI Surveillance for Upcoming Exams
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Amit Shah chairs 26th meeting of Central Zone Council in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, May 19: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, today chaired the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council (CZC) in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The meeting was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with senior officials from these member states and the Central Government. The meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the Chhattisgarh Government as the host. Addressing the meeting, Amit Shah said that it is a matter of great joy that this meeting is being held in Bastar after achieving the historic milestone of a Naxal-free India. The entire credit for making India Naxal-free goes to the hard work and bravery of the jawans of our security forces. Our agencies collected inputs with great precision and, in coordination with the police forces of all states and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), took timely and decisive action on every input. Along with this, under the 'Whole of the Government Approach', all state governments and all departments of the Central Government worked together to deliver development to the areas freed from Naxalism. Shah said that our fight is not over yet because the Naxal-affected areas have been lagging behind in the race for development for nearly five decades. He added that until these areas are brought at par with the rest of the country in terms of development, our fight will not end. On the occasion of the entire country becoming Naxal-free, the Union Home Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Home Minister said that whatever was needed by the Chhattisgarh Government in the fight against Naxalism, they coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and ensured it was provided. Wherever leadership was required, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister provided it. This is the result of their efforts that today Bastar has become Naxal-free. Shah said that after resolving all disputed issues between the states as well as between the states and the Centre, we are holding this meeting today in a very positive and cordial atmosphere. Shah said that all the agenda items in todays meeting were related to the monitoring of development works. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our federal structure has become stronger and meetings of the Zonal Councils are being held regularly. As a result, in a vast region covering four states, no disputes remain either among the four states or between these states and the Centre. This is a very significant achievement. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the Central Zonal Council comprises the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This zone stretches from the Himalayan region in the north to the Gangetic plains and further to the plateau regions of central India, which are rich in forests and minerals. These areas are undoubtedly very important for the countrys development. He said that this region greatly helps in filling the countrys food-grain reserves. The rich mineral deposits of this area provide momentum to the nations development, and its rich heritage and culture have played a key role in advancing the country. It is also in this region that almost all the major centres of faith in the country are located in close proximity to one another. He added that Chhattisgarh connects nearly seven states, which gives the entire Central Zone immense strategic importance. The Home Minister said that today this entire region has become not only Naxal-free but also free from disputes, which is a matter of great joy for all of us. Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a robust and vibrant mechanism for Zonal Council meetings has been established. We have made it decisive, brought continuity to it, and made it result-oriented. In the 10 years from 2004 to 2014, only 11 meetings of the Zonal Councils were held. This number has increased to 32 meetings between 2014 and 2026. During 2004 to 2014, the Standing Committee held only 14 meetings, which have risen 2.5 times to 35 meetings between 2014 and 2026. He said that between 2004 and 2014, discussions were held on just 569 issues, whereas from 2014 to 2026, discussions have taken place on 1,729 issues, out of which nearly 80% have also been resolved. A large number of the pending issues are related to monitoring, in which there is no dispute of any kind. Union Home Minister said that we should focus on Jal Jeevan Mission-2 and arrangements should be done to provide tap water to every household. He said that health, nutrition, and social welfare are extremely sensitive issues. The Home Minister called upon all the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries to join hands and move forward shoulder to shoulder with the Government of India in the fight against malnutrition. He added that a lot of work still needs to be done in the field of education to reduce school dropout rates and improve the quality of schools. Financial inclusion and power sector reforms can make a very significant contribution in transforming this developing region into a fully developed one. Amit Shah said that work should proceed with even greater momentum in the four sectors of urban planning, public health, financial inclusion, and power sector reforms. The Home Minister appealed that at least 50% of our attention should remain focused on rural development and schemes that empower individuals. The Home Minister said that ensuring the availability of banking facilities within a 5-kilometre radius is a significant achievement, because all our government schemes are based on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Therefore, all states need to make concrete and serious efforts in this direction. Union Home said that if timely DNA testing is conducted in POCSO and rape cases, the conviction rate in these cases can increase to 100 per cent. Shri Shah said that High Courts should establish special courts for the speedy disposal of cases pending in courts for more than five years. The administration must demonstrate such seriousness in dealing with serious crimes. He urged the Chief Ministers of all four states to implement their state-level 1930 helpline in accordance with the model format of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and to update the call centres of the state helplines. He said that in cases of adulteration, wherever a case is registered and a penalty is imposed, there should be proper arrangements to publicise it widely. He added that this would make the public aware that adulterated items are being sold in those guilty shops. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the three Naveen Nyaya Sanhita of the criminal justice system have been implemented very effectively. He added that there are still many issues in their implementation on which we need to put greater emphasis. The Home Minister said that just as we have freed the country from Naxalism, similarly, we must achieve the target of disposing of every criminal case - right up to the Supreme Court - within three years, before 2029.
SC notice on plea that U.P. Police played agent provocateur in Noida workers violence
Rather than fulfilling its role as a welfare state, the petition says Uttar Pradesh had used its police officers to covertly become part of WhatsApp groups of the protestors; the entire prosecution was vitiated when the investigating agency itself acted as the architect of the unrest, it says
Tragic Suicide of Police Constables Son in Aligarh Shocks Community
Aligarh, May 19: A tragic incident has unfolded in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, where the son of a head constable took his own life with a firearm. This shocking event has sent ripples through the local police department. The incident occurred in the Chandar City area of the Quarsi police station, where the body of 22-year-old ... Read more Tragic Suicide of Police Constables Son in Aligarh Shocks Community
Bareilly water tank collapse: UP govt blacklists firm, suspends engineers after probe into lapses
Following a water tank collapse in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh authorities have blacklisted construction firm NCC and inspection agency BLG Construction Services. An FIR has been lodged, and several officials, including an executive engineer and junior engineers, have been suspended or terminated. The firms face fines and are ordered to reconstruct the tank, with a statewide safety audit now mandated.
Support for CM Yogis Statement on Public Prayer from Muslim Clerics
New Delhi, May 19: The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh has intensified following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths statement against performing prayers on the streets. While BJP leaders support his remarks, opposition parties are voicing their dissent. Notably, a prominent Muslim cleric has also backed the Chief Ministers position. Maulana Chaudhary Ifrat-e-Hussain, the chief mufti of ... Read more Support for CM Yogis Statement on Public Prayer from Muslim Clerics
SC Warns UP Police Against Mistreatment of Noida Protest Accused
Earlier, on May 15, the Court had directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to produce both accused before it in person
UP Teens Alleged Conversion Sparks Investigation by J&K Police
The latest incident emerged from frontier Kupwara district, where police registered FIR No. 133/2026 to investigate the alleged conversion of an 18yearold barber, Vishal, a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh
Several Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, have extended summer school holidays for 2026 amid intensifying heatwave conditions across the country. With temperatures crossing 45C in several regions, authorities have prioritised student safety by either revising school timings or temporarily shutting schools to reduce exposure to extreme heat. In many areas, schools are expected to remain closed until late June or early July as the heatwave continues across North and Central India.
Tanuj Puniya Critiques BJPs Religion-Centric Politics
Lucknow, May 19: Congress MP Tanuj Puniya has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths comments regarding prayers on the streets. He stated that the BJPs politics revolves solely around religion. In a conversation in Lucknow, Puniya emphasized that their political agenda is driven by religious sentiments. He argued that regular religious gatherings on the ... Read more Tanuj Puniya Critiques BJPs Religion-Centric Politics
Police orders probe into 'religious conversion' of barber in J&K's Kupwara
Srinagar, May 19: Police have registered a case to investigate the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber to Islam in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The teenager has been identified as Vishal, a native of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor. A case relating to alleged religious conversion has been reported in Kupwara. Cognisance of the matter has been taken, and an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered, the officials said. The officials said the police have appealed to the people not to pay heed to rumours or circulate unverified information, adding that a probe is underway.
Ek Janpad Ek Vyanjan Scheme Aims to Give Uttar Pradeshs Traditional Cuisine a Global Identity
The Uttar Pradesh governments Ek Janpad Ek Vyanjan scheme aims to give global recognition to district-wise traditional dishes while boosting tourism, employment, branding, and exports.
Hands off handle, eyes on camera: Lucknow stunt rider booked after video goes viral
Lucknow traffic police have seized an electric scooter and initiated proceedings to cancel its registration after a viral video showed a man performing dangerous stunts. The rider, identified as Vivek Anand, was seen speeding and balancing on the moving vehicle without a helmet or license, endangering public safety.
North Kashmir: Police Register FIR Over Alleged Religious Conversion of UP Teenager
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case to investigate the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber to Islam in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. The teenager has been identified as Vishal, a resident of Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh. Officials said police have taken cognisance of the matter and []
Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandrakant Rath murder accused booked in 3 cases: Ballia police
Police have filed three cases against Raj Kumar Singh, 25, in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. These cases are linked to the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram on May 6. Raj Singh was arrested by the CBI on May 11.
American fitness icon Ashton Hall visited Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, meeting former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He was stunned by the former MP's 15-acre property, rode Rs 2.5 crore horse, and was shocked after seeing a chopper parked inside the premises. Hall engaged with young wrestlers, shared fitness advice, and experienced Indian sports culture by playing cricket.
Tension in Bijnor After Alleged Forced Conversion of Minor to Islam in Kashmir
Bijnor, May 19: Tensions have escalated in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh following reports of an alleged forced conversion of a minor boy. The family claims that a local Muslim youth lured the minor to Kashmir with the promise of a job, where he was coerced into converting to Islam. According to the family, the ... Read more Tension in Bijnor After Alleged Forced Conversion of Minor to Islam in Kashmir
An economic storm is coming: Rahul Gandhi warns of massive financial shock to common people
Raebareli , May 19 : Launching a fierce attack on the central governments fiscal policies, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday warned that India is on the brink of an unprecedented economic storm. He claimed that the financial modifications made by the Prime Minister would inevitably collapse, with the common citizen bearing the heaviest burden. Addressing the media and public during his visit to his parliamentary constituency of Raebareli, the senior Congress leader alleged that the current economic architecture has been systematically rigged to benefit a chosen few billionaires at the expense of the working class. Gandhi emphasised that while major corporate figures and political leaders remain entirely insulated within their palaces, the real impact of the looming shock will devastate the youth, farmers, labourers, and small business owners of Uttar Pradesh. He further chided Prime Minister Narendra Modi for travelling abroad frequently while simultaneously asking citizens to curb their foreign travels instead of addressing internal structural crises. For several days now, I have been saying that the economic structure Modi ji has altered, and an economic storm is coming now. The structure he has erected in favour of Adani and Ambani will not endure; it is destined to collapse completely. The tragedy is that the common people will bear the brunt. They will continue to sit in their palaces, but the youth of UP and the people of UP will be the ones to suffer the full impact of this shock, Gandhi said.The economic shock that is coming will not affect Adani, Ambani, and Modi. Instead, it will affect the youth, farmers, labourers, and small business owners of Uttar Pradesh. It is poised to strike with a severity perhaps unseen in many years; a very difficult period lies ahead. Instead of taking concrete action, Narendra Modi is telling the nation not to go on foreign trips, but he is roaming around the globe, he said. Meanwhile, launching a scathing attack on the Central government over the recent spike in fuel rates, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed the ongoing economic distress a Modi-government-made crisis. He accused the ruling dispensation of shifting the burden of its strategic failures onto the common public while giving corporate entities a free pass.Just four days after the price hike, the Modi government has once again increased the prices of petrol and diesel. Having set the full stage, preaching about savings while shifting the burden of their failures onto the public, this effort is in full swing.Robbing the common people and giving Adani a free pass from Americathis is Modi jis Compromised Model. Modi ji, who fills the air with false pride about being the worlds guru, has begged and pleaded with America for a one-month extension on permission to buy Russian oil. Every time he does this, he wounds the pride of 1.4 billion Indians. No previous government has ever stooped to this level, Kharge said.Energy markets have experienced sustained volatility following a series of kinetic strikes tied to the broader West Asian crisis, sparking widespread fears of disruptions to global energy distribution networks. People from across the country have expressed their disappointment over the price hike on petrol and diesel after the government increased the rice on fuel by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by 87 paise, climbing from Rs 97.77 to Rs 98.64 per litre, while diesel prices increased by 91 paise, moving from Rs 90.67 to Rs 91.58 per litre.Indias oil trade deficit is set to widen sharply in FY27 as rising crude prices, weakening petroleum exports and the countrys heavy dependence on imported oil place renewed stress on external balances, according to a report by Crisil. (ANI)
Police Orders Probe Into Religious Conversion Of Barber In J&Ks Kupwara
SRINAGAR, May 19: Police have registered a case to investigate the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber to Islam in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The teenager has been identified as Vishal, a native of Uttar Pradeshs Bijnor. A case relating to alleged religious conversion has been reported in Kupwara. Cognisance of the matter has been taken, and an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered, the officials said. The officials said [] The post Police Orders Probe Into Religious Conversion Of Barber In J&Ks Kupwara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J-K: Kupwara Police take cognizance of alleged conversion case; register FIR
Bijnor , May 19 : The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) into an alleged case of religious conversion reported within the frontier district of Kupwara. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, while cautioning the general public against spreading unverified reports or disturbing communal harmony. A case relating to alleged religious conversion has been reported in Kupwara. Cognisance of the matter has been taken, and an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered under FIR no. 133/2026. An investigation has been set into motion. People are requested not to pay heed to rumours or circulate unverified information, the JK Police said.Earlier today, the Uttar Pradesh Police registered a criminal case against a local salon owner after a resident of Bahadarpur village filed a complaint alleging that his 17-year-old minor son was illegally converted to Islam in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara under the pretext of learning the barber trade. Speaking about the incident, Circle Officer (CO) Sangram Singh said the complaint was filed today at the Kotwali Nagar PS and that the alleged conversion took place in Kupwara city of Jammu and Kashmir. Today, an application was submitted at the Kotwali Nagar Police Station by Krishna Kumar, a resident of Bahadarpur village, stating that a few years ago, his son Vishal had gone to Kupwara, Kashmir, to learn the barbers trade alongside Waseem, a resident of Kazipada. He has now learned that his son has undergone a religious conversion. Acting immediately upon this information, a case has been registered under the relevant sections of the law, CO Singh said.Detailing the background of the incident, the complainant and the victims father, Krishna Kumar, stated that the family had trusted the accused due to a long-standing professional association, leaving them with no initial reason to suspect any ulterior motives.My son is a minor. The boy Waseem, son of Liyaqat from the Kajiwala family, had taken my son away from home to teach him the salon trade. Over the past three to four years, he visited our home periodically, at intervals of six to eight months. During this time, he also gave us money. We never had any reason to doubt that he would take such a drastic step, Kumar said.According to the family, the matter came to light unexpectedly through social media last week, prompting them to approach senior administrative and police authorities for immediate legal intervention. We became aware of this situation on the 15th. On the 15th, he sent a video via Instagram stating that he had adopted the Islamic faith. Yesterday, we lodged a formal report with the Superintendent of Police My son is 17 years and 4 months old, the father added, as a comprehensive police investigation remains underway. (ANI)
Rahul Gandhi Strengthens Political Ground Ahead of 2027 Elections During Uttar Pradesh Visit
Lucknow, May 19: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting Tuesday. He arrived in Lucknow on Tuesday morning and then traveled by road to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli. This visit is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the Congress ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Strengthens Political Ground Ahead of 2027 Elections During Uttar Pradesh Visit
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Welcomes Yogi Adityanath at Regional Council Meeting
Raipur, May 19: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai warmly welcomed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the 26th meeting of the Middle Regional Council held in Bastar on Tuesday. CM Sai presented a traditional Chhattisgarhi gamchha to honor Adityanath, reflecting the states rich cultural heritage. Vishnu Dev Sai shared images of the meeting ... Read more Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Welcomes Yogi Adityanath at Regional Council Meeting
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Tributes Pour in for Literary Icon Hazari Prasad Dwivedi on His Death Anniversary
New Delhi, May 19: On the death anniversary of the renowned writer Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Chief Ministers from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, along with various leaders, paid their respects. Honored with the Padma Bhushan, Dwivedis literary contributions were celebrated, highlighting his insights and his role in enriching Indian culture. Leaders took to ... Read more Tributes Pour in for Literary Icon Hazari Prasad Dwivedi on His Death Anniversary
Support for Yogi Adityanaths Call to Shift Prayers from Roads to Mosques
Dehradun, May 19: Political discussions have intensified following Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths strict directive against performing prayers on the streets. In this context, Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board, has expressed his support for the Chief Ministers statement. In a conversation, Qasmi stated, What CM Yogi has said is ... Read more Support for Yogi Adityanaths Call to Shift Prayers from Roads to Mosques
UP: 10 killed as van-truck collide on highway in Lakhimpur; Prez, PM, CM condole loss of lives
LAKHIMPUR KHERI (UP), May 18: Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur National Highway on Monday, police said. The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the accident. The prime minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin [] The post UP: 10 killed as van-truck collide on highway in Lakhimpur; Prez, PM, CM condole loss of lives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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