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SIR necessary, illegally registered ineligible names must be removed: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised the need to identify and remove ineligible names from the voter list. He stated that this effort is important for national security, unity, and integrity. Adityanath also verified entries related to deceased individuals and duplicate names as necessary measures. Opposition groups have…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

'There must be equal respect and share': UP Congress in-charge on seat-sharing for 2027 state polls

Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said the party should receive equal respect and an equal share in seat-sharing talks for the 2027 Assembly polls. He said Congress was preparing across all 403 constituencies and wanted the alliance arrangement finalised in October to give candidates adequate time to campaign.

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Anarchy, Mafia rule no longer UP's identity, says Yogi Adityanath, hails Bhadohi's carpet exports

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the International Carpet Fair celebrating the state's economic progress since 2017. He noted that the region has shifted from anarchy to improved security and infrastructure, benefiting local artisans and businesses. Adityanath mentioned significant investments made in various sectors, enhancing the state's expressway network…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Rahul Gandhi was 'so scared': SP MP on Congress leader's decision to contest from Raebareli in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel has claimed Congress would have won no seats in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections without its alliance with the SP.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Woman in labour denied hospital admission after being identified as Dalit, forced to deliver baby on roadside outside UP hospital

Dalit woman denied hospital admission: A 20 year old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district was allegedly denied admission at a government hospital after staff learnt she belonged to the Dalit Mushar community, forcing her family to deliver her baby on the roadside right outside the facility. A video of…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

India weather (October 4): Rain, thunderstorms forecast in several parts; check IMD's forecast

India weather news: The IMD predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms in regions such as Kerala, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain dry over the weekend without significant weather activity. Rainfall is forecasted to return to parts of northwest India from October 5 to 7. Meanwhile,…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Kashi all set to host 3-day IAF air show; PM Modi may come

Kashi is preparing to host an Indian Air Force air show from October 24 to 26 this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are expected to attend the event. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reviewed preparations and arrangements for spectators. Officials are focused on…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Second water bodies census: Maharashtra records 4.74 lakh, UP 2.86 lakh; five states see decline

Maharashtra's water bodies rose to 4.74 lakh, nearly five times the first census total. Uttar Pradesh also recorded an increase, with over 2.86 lakh water bodies noted. In contrast, states like Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh showed significant declines in their water body counts. The second Census of Water Bodies aims…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

'Could no longer defend the indefensible': Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP, joins Congress

Priyanka Kakkar has resigned from Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Congress party during an event. She expressed her inability to continue defending AAP's actions and leadership. Along with her, former MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon also joined Congress. Kakkar praised Rahul Gandhi for his authenticity and…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Why Are the Kite and Jackal Worshipped on Jitiya?

Have you ever wondered why a kite and a jackal are worshipped during Jitiya Vrat, especially in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar? For many mothers, this is not simply another ritual performed after a difficult fast. Behind the tradition lies a moving story about friendship, temptation, truth and the…

MyLifeXP · Oct 3