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BPSC Stir Rages on Amid Political Slugfest; Rahul Slams 'Big Injustice'

Protests seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams intensified on Friday with supporters of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, disrupting rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few students' organisations from marching to the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SC Issues Notice on CBI Plea Against Acquittal of Dera Chief in 2002 Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab and Haryana high court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of the Sirsa-based Dera's manager Ranjit Singh.

'T' for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back at Pak jibe

PAKISTAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ISHAQ DAR HAD SAID IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH INDIA

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

'Nothing to Be Alarmed About': Centre on China HMPV Outbreak

The Union health ministry on Friday sought to allay concerns over reports of outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, saying that there is \"no substantial increase\" in the number of cases viral respiratory illnesses in the country.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would be \"disastrous\" to transfer a trial outside a state merely because a political leader is involved because such a move could cast doubt on the independence of the entire judiciary within that state.

Tribunal Okay's 5-Yr Extension of Ban on SFJ

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi high court, on Friday confirmed the Union government's decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Missing since Jan 1, Chhattisgarh journalist's body found in a tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

My apology was for the victims, not terrorists

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC Plans Pan-India Tags for Vehicles to Mark Fuel-Type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

RSS lathi-training instills bravery, not for display

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not train its cadres to use the \"lathi\" (stick) for fighting or public display, but because it instills bravery and teaches one to be steadfast, the body's chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday.

Pending Cases: Forest Dept Forms Crisis Mgmt Panels

With an aim to reduce the number of pending departmental and court cases, the Uttar Pradesh forest department has formed crisis management committees that will review these cases and settle them.

Many UPSRTC projects to see light of the day this year

Pending for months now, various development projects of the UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) are all set to see the light of day in 2025.

Efforts to End Child Begging in State Capital Reviewed

The Accused Carried Reward of ₹50,000 for His Arrest for Fleeing from Police Custody

Accused involved in firing at cops, burning bike held

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested another accused in connection with the violent incidents of stone pelting, burning of a police bike, and looting of magazines and cartridges from a police pistol that took place on November 24, 2024, near the Shahi Jama Masjid of Sambhal district.

LMC Resolves 89 Complaints on Samadhan Diwas

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) resolved 89 complaints during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held on Friday at Triloknath Auditorium, addressing grievances related to cleanliness, sanitation, street lighting, road repairs, water supply, and house tax assessments.

Farmers Intensify Protest at LDA Office

Farmers from the Bhartiya Kisan Union Awadh intensified their protest at the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) office on Friday, blocking Gate No. 2 before moving to Gate No. 1.

Expo displays ceramic artworks made using Japanese style

Around 50 artworks of 20 artists from across the country and one from Sri Lanka are on display at a two-day art exhibition ‘Mrinmaya’ that got underway at Kala Srot art gallery here on Friday.

IIT-K Achieves Milestone With 152 IPR Filings In 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) continues to make a mark in research and innovation with its highest ever filing of 152 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in 2024.

Sambhal Violence: HC Declines to Quash FIR Against SP MP

We have perused the FIR, which prima facie discloses the cognizable offence against the petitioner and therefore, the prayer made to quash the FIR cannot be entertained...

Lko Gurudwara panel to regularise civil services coaching

THE PROGRAMME, WHICH HAS BEEN RUNNING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AT THE GURUDWARA SADAR UNDER THE COMMITTEE'S GUIDANCE, WILL BECOME A REGULAR AFFAIR

App To Help More People Get Houses Under PM Awas Yojana

In a significant move to uplift marginalised communities, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced transformative measures under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (rural) to ensure a dignified life for the poor, a government spokesman said here on Friday.

Stay disciplined, respect each other, Akhilesh tells workers

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has asked party workers to respect each other and be disciplined in order to win the 2027 Uttar Pradesh state assembly polls.

AGHORI SEER 'CHHOTE DADUBUT' DRAWS CROWDS

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Mahakumbh 2025 is the safest ever to be held in history, emphasising that no anti-social or anti-national elements could penetrate the multi-layered security system put in place for the fair.

Cong to take out yatra for farmers' cause

THE PARTY PROPOSES TO APPOINT 300 KISAN NYAY YODHA IN EVERY ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY

Yogi Inaugurates Key Projects To Give Gkp An Infra Push

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated a series of key projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public welfare in the Gorakhpur region.

Jumbo effort: Sulochana, Dyna to join search for Rehmankheda tiger

After over two weeks of futile efforts to trap the tiger in Rehmankheda, the forest team has included two new 'experts' to join the search operations.

Another cold day coming, Lko's minimum temp to be around 7°C

Intense cold that has gripped Uttar Pradesh threw normal life out of gear on Friday.

Mayor's Questionable Claim on Bangla Nationals in Lucknow Raises Eyebrows

Municipal corporation officials say they are not aware of any such survey identifying nearly two lakh illegal Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingya in Lucknow; senior police official suggests mayor should share data with other stakeholders and agencies