SHOCKING: 3 - What They Never Told You

Adityanath says UP has 7 months of sugar. Here’s what that calculation misses

On August 25, at an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told an audience that there was no sugar crisis in the state. UP consumes about four lakh tonnes of sugar a month. It had about 28 lakh tonnes in stock. Divide the second by the first…

Newslaundry · Aug 31

SC seeks Centre's view on banning retail sale of acid, flags failure to enforce 2013 norms

The Supreme Court is seeking the Centre's view on banning retail acid sales. It also directed states to formulate rehabilitation measures for acid attack victims. The court noted that 2013 guidelines for acid sales have become obsolete. It asked the Centre to consider a model scheme for victim assistance. Information…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set up

Varanasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, and essential amenities for displaced individuals. Teams from various departments are deployed to offer on-site services and support. Livestock safety is prioritized with arrangements for their care and relocation. A 24-hour flood…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

BSP to contest Punjab assembly polls alone, no alliance with any party: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reviewed party organisation and mass base expansion efforts in Punjab. She emphasised fielding honest candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BSP will contest the Punjab elections independently, without any electoral alliances or compromises. This strategy aims to boost party morale…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Sambhal temple-mosque row: Supreme Court postpones hearing to September 29

A court hearing for the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute was postponed to September 29. This postponement occurred due to an interim stay imposed by the Supreme Court in November 2024. The legal dispute began when Hindu petitioners claimed the mosque was built over a temple. Following a court-ordered survey,…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

IndiGo co-founder Gangwal commits Rs 300 cr more to IIT Kanpur medical sciences school

Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional Rs 300 crore to IIT Kanpur's medical school. This significant funding follows his previous Rs 100 crore contribution in 2022. The institute plans to establish a super-speciality hospital and a cancer research centre on campus. These facilities will foster interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with UP Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse

The Supreme Court has declared the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act stillborn. This 1986 law is prone to misuse against unsuspecting citizens. The court noted the act allows punishment without a defined legal offense. It stated the law could perpetuate violence while aiming to prevent it. The judgment quashed a case…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

India's first large-scale biopolymer plant in UP set for October launch

India's first large-scale biopolymer plant in Lakhimpur Kheri is nearing its October operational launch. This pioneering project will convert locally grown sugarcane into PLA-based bioplastic. The facility features a Zero Liquid Discharge system to prevent harmful liquid waste. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for this significant industrial…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Prayagraj battered by heavy rain as water enters homes, disrupting train operations

Uttar Pradesh intensifies school vehicle safety checks and driver background verifications. The government also strengthens flood relief and rescue operations in affected districts. NDRF teams are actively engaged in search and rescue missions in several areas. Train operations have been temporarily shifted due to waterlogging on tracks. Officials are working…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Samajwadi Party leader among 14 sentenced to life imprisonment in Raebareli murder case

A district court sentenced fourteen people to life imprisonment for a 2019 murder case. Two other individuals were acquitted due to insufficient evidence presented. The court also imposed a fine of thirty-five thousand rupees on each convict. The victim, Aditya Singh, was found dead near Garhi Khas in October 2019.…

The Economic Times · Aug 19