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Why Hartalika Teej Is So Special in UP and Bihar

Teej is celebrated in different ways across India, but the traditions followed in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have a charm of their own. In many parts of these states, women observe Hartalika Teej rather than Hariyali Teej. The day is marked by devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, along…

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School holiday tomorrow, September 7, 2026: Will schools be closed due to heavy rain? Check state-wise updates

On September 7, 2026, most schools across India will resume regular operations. However, heavy rainfall may lead to specific school closures in regions like Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh also might see school shutdowns due to weather conditions. Parents are encouraged to check local school notifications prior to school…

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Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTI

Nearly 5.72 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts currently hold zero balances. Over 15 crore accounts under the scheme are classified as inoperative. Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of zero-balance and inoperative accounts. The scheme aims for universal financial inclusion across all households. More than 59 crore…

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Census: Population enumeration in 4 poll-bound states from Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027

Population enumeration for Census 2027 will occur in Goa and Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and parts of Uttarakhand will also participate in this exercise. Citizens can opt for self-enumeration before the main enumeration begins. This census aims to collect demographic and economic data from households. The exercise was postponed from 2021…

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Why Bihari Women Fast for 24 Hours During Hartalika Teej?

If you have grown up in Bihar, you may have seen women preparing for Teej days in advance. New sarees are bought, mehendi is applied and puja items are kept ready. On the day of Hartalika Teej, many women take their fast very seriously. Some even stay without drinking water…

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Adani Defence signs ammunition supply pact for India-made AK-203 assault rifles

Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply India-made 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. The pact links domestic rifle and ammunition production, strengthening the local supply chain for the India-Russia programme while supporting the government’s push…

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'Gen Z' now a political constituency, cannot be ignored by govt or opposition: Dipankar Bhattacharya

Gen Z has emerged as a significant political constituency, according to CPI(ML) Liberation leader Dipankar Bhattacharya. The Jantar Mantar protests highlight youth dissatisfaction with government policies and service delivery. Bhattacharya advocates for lowering the voting age to sixteen, citing increased youth political awareness. He also called for an INDIA bloc…

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UPTET Result 2026: Candidates can raise objections till September 10, check how to submit objections by email

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is now inviting representations from candidates regarding the UPTET 2026 results. Concerns must be communicated via email by September 10, as offline submissions are no longer being accepted. A dedicated five-member committee will review all concerns, and subsequent actions will hinge on their…

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Weather today September 5: Will it rain today in Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Bengal, and other states? Check IMD forecast

Weather today September 5: IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on September 5 across East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, driven by a quasi-stationary low pressure system over north Madhya Pradesh and south Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand and Himachal…

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Delhi NCR weather September 5: Will it rain heavily today in New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad? Check IMD forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today September 5: IMD has forecast light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across Delhi NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, on September 5, driven by a quasi-stationary low pressure system over north Madhya Pradesh and south Uttar Pradesh.

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Anti-national forces harming India's unity will face consequences: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning to disruptive elements. He invoked Lord Krishna's teachings on protecting righteousness and destroying evil. Adityanath stated that anti-national forces would face severe consequences for their actions. He emphasized that India's unity and faith remain protected by these ancient messages. The…

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Yogi Adityanath says BJP will win 2027 UP polls with ‘grand majority’ on welfare, development

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath predicts a comfortable BJP victory in the 2027 elections. He stated that faith is translating into economic prosperity across the state. Beneficiaries of welfare and development programs will support the party. The chief minister highlighted the significant tourism potential of the Braj region. He…

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Chikankari Has Dozens of Stitches and Most Lucknow Shops Will Show You Only Three

What the shop wants you to seeWalk into any Chikankari shop on Hazratganj or Aminabad and the salesperson will point to three stitches: tepchi, murri, and phanda. They are real. They are beautiful. They are also the easiest to replicate at speed on cheap georgette, which is why they dominate…

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BSP to contest all elections independently: Party chief Mayawati ahead of 2027 UP polls

Bahujan Samaj Party will contest all upcoming elections independently, prioritizing political power for exploited sections. Mayawati stated her nephew Akash Anand needs more maturity for major party responsibilities. Preparations are underway for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, which will see a major contest. Former AIMIM leader Asim Waqar joined…

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7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

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New Ram temple CEO must take action against those accused of donation theft: UP Congress chief

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Wednesday questioned whether the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust would bring back devotees' trust and recover money allegedly lost from the temple trust.

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Man cannot be ordered to pay maintenance to estranged wife beyond his means: Delhi court

In a recent ruling, a Delhi court determined that maintenance payments must align with a spouse's financial capability. The decision came as it rejected a wife's request for increased interim maintenance from her husband, due to the absence of evidence regarding his actual earnings. The magistrate relied on the prevailing…

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School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Check state-wise update amid IMD's heavy rain forecast

School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Schools across India are not uniformly closed, despite heavy-rain warnings in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Any closure will depend on local authorities or individual schools. Punjab also faces planned school-bus disruptions in three districts, while several states may…

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Buying a flat in UP? This new RERA rule will help you get more reliable updates on your home’s construction progress

UP RERA new rule: Uttar Pradesh RERA is introducing a mandate for digital project progress certification, requiring architects, engineers and chartered accountants to submit digitally signed certificates directly through the UP RERA portal. Developers will use this verified information to prepare their quarterly progress reports.

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School holiday tomorrow, September 2? Check latest state-wise update

School holiday September 2, 2026: Schools have not been declared closed nationwide due to rain, but students in several states are watching for local orders as the IMD forecasts continued rainfall and thunderstorms. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha are among the regions where…

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PNB officials took out Rs 7.4 crore worth real currency from the vault and replaced it with fake notes; senior manager and two chest managers among suspects

PNB officials in Uttar Pradesh allegedly took out genuine currency worth Rs 7.4 crore from a bank vault and replaced it with fake notes, according to a Times of India report. The fraud came to light after a Rs 4.36 lakh shortage in cash sent to RBI triggered an audit,…

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‘No accountability’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, UP government over Noida bus gang-rape

Rahul Gandhi criticized the central and Uttar Pradesh governments regarding a recent gang-rape incident. A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped on a moving bus in Noida earlier this month. The incident occurred on a sleeper bus traveling from Greater Noida to Delhi. Gandhi questioned the lack of accountability for police…

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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…

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School holiday tomorrow, September 1, 2026: Check state-wise holiday status amid heavy rain

School holiday tomorrow, September 1: Students and parents are checking whether schools will remain closed as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of India. Satna has already announced a school closure, while Uttarakhand and other rain-affected regions are relying on district-level decisions. The IMD has warned of heavy to…

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Akhilesh Yadav slams Yogi's promise of 'one lakh jobs' months before UP assembly polls

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s promise to provide one lakh jobs, saying the announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and before the model code of conduct is expected to take effect. He also accused the BJP government of corruption and failing…

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