Lucknow Scrap Warehouse Fire Caused by Children's Bonfire
A major fire erupted at a scrap warehouse near a hospital in Lucknow's Chowk area, causing lakhs in damage. No casualties reported. Read how firefighters battled the blaze.
Category : Politics
UP Cuts Expressway Speed Limits for Fog Safety
UPEIDA enforces strict 40-50 kmph night speed limits for buses and trucks on UP expressways until Feb 15 due to dense fog. New rules aim to reduce fatal crashes.
Balrampur man held for assault on minor daughter, son
A 40-year-old man in Balrampur was arrested for attempting to rape his minor daughter and trying to murder his son who intervened. The accused was earlier out on bail for his wife's murder.
Woman murdered at lover's house in Barabanki, 5 arrested
A 30-year-old woman from Gorakhpur was found murdered at her lover's house in Barabanki. Police have booked seven, including the lover's family, and arrested five. Conflicting claims emerge during interrogation.
7-year-old girl killed in leopard attack in Bahraich
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurwa village. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict in the region. Read the full report.
UP PAC Conference Charts Course for Modernisation & Efficiency
A high-level conference on PAC Foundation Day in Lucknow focused on enhancing training, technology, and operational readiness. DGP Rajeev Krishna and ADG PAC R.K. Swarnkar outlined key priorities.
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Kharge's Stark Warning to Centre Over MGNREGA Cuts
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge warns the government against ending MGNREGA, saying it will provoke public outrage. He defends the scheme as a vital right for the poor. Read more.
Army Chief pitches IKIGAI framework for Indo-Pacific nations
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi proposes the IKIGAI framework for regional stability at the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by Japan. Read his strategic vision.
Congress to Protest MGNREGA Changes, Cites Govt Bypassing Panel
Congress to hold special CWC session on Dec 27 to discuss MGNREGA 'dilution' and plan nationwide protests. MP Saptagiri Ulaka accuses BJP of avoiding his committee. Opposition march held in Parliament.
UP Assembly Winter Session to Begin on Stormy Note
The UP Assembly's winter session begins Friday with SP and Congress set to corner the government on voter list revision, law & order, and unemployment. Get the full political showdown details.
Mayawati holds BSP national meet in Delhi, reviews party work
BSP chief Mayawati convenes a crucial national-level party meeting in New Delhi. Agenda includes organisational review and plans for Jan Kalyankari Diwas on her birthday. Read for details.
UP Sanitation Drive on Dec 25 to Conclude Vajpayee Centenary
Uttar Pradesh launches a massive statewide sanitation campaign on December 25, culminating the year-long Atal Bihari Vajpayee centenary celebrations. Join the drive for a Clean, Strong India.
UP's Panchayat Voter List Expands by Over 40 Lakh
Uttar Pradesh's State Election Commission adds 40 lakh voters to the provisional panchayat electoral roll. Public review open now. Final list by Feb 6.
Parliament Passes Delhi Services Bill Amid Opposition Protest
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by Parliament. The opposition staged a protest dharna, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Heavy Security for UP Assembly Winter Session in Lucknow
A multi-layered security blanket with over 1200 personnel, ATS commandos, and bomb squads fortifies Lucknow's Vidhan Bhawan for the UP Assembly winter session from Dec 5-24. Details inside.
VB-G Ram G Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA After Rajya Sabha Nod
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Child dies in Bengaluru construction site accident
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
Ladakh Firing Judicial Probe Begins Oral Hearings
The judicial commission probing the Sept 24 police firing in Ladakh that killed 4 begins recording oral statements. Key officers and individuals to testify for transparency and accountability.
Koraput Police IIC Arrested for Taking Bribe
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
Calcutta HC Transfers 15-Year-Old Trinamool Activist Death Probe to CBI
Calcutta High Court orders CBI to probe 2010 death of Trinamool activist Rabin Ghosh after family alleges CID inaction. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh directs case transfer. Read the full story.
Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Not Illegal, Grants Protection
Allahabad High Court rules live-in relationships are not illegal, orders police protection for 12 couples facing threats. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh affirms constitutional right to life and personal liberty for adults.
PIL Against Kolkata 'Babri Masjid' Construction Withdrawn
A PIL challenging the proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Kolkata was withdrawn from the Calcutta High Court. The petitioner plans to refile. Details on the legal move and its implications.
TMC on Madan Mitra's Lord Ram Comments, BJP Shares Video
Trinamool Congress dissociates from MLA Madan Mitra's comments on Lord Ram shared by Bengal BJP. Party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says they are 'not fit to comment' on Mitra's statements. Read the full story.
Amit Shah's Bengal Visit on Dec 29-30 to Boost BJP's Poll Prep
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.
BWSSB restores Bengaluru water supply after 18-hour repair
Bengaluru's BWSSB swiftly fixed a major pipeline leak, restoring water to affected areas in 18 hours. Learn how the complex operation prevented a prolonged crisis in the city.
India's MoS Patel holds health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji at WHO summit
Union Minister Anupriya Patel held crucial bilateral talks on health cooperation with Sri Lanka and Fiji at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in Gandhinagar.
Labourer dies in Gurgaon hit-and-run on NH-8
A 48-year-old labourer from Rajasthan died after being hit by a speeding pickup truck while crossing NH-8 in Gurgaon. Police have registered a case. Read for details.
Barmer Nose-Cutting Attack: 7 Held After Family Clash
A violent clash in Barmer's Jaisalmer region left two men severely injured, including one whose nose was cut off, stemming from a 2.5-year-old love marriage feud. Police have arrested seven.
Jaipur MLA Denies Bribery Charges Before Ethics Panel
Independent MLA Ritu Banawat refutes bribery allegations linked to MLA-LAD funds. She, along with two other MLAs, faces questioning by the Rajasthan Assembly's ethics committee. Read the full story.
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