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New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh cabinet Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad has opposed the state government's decision to ban caste-based rallies... New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh cabinet Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad has opposed the state government's decision to ban caste-based rallies and the use of references in official documents. Calling the move "not right", Nishad said he would write to the government, urging a review of the decision. "This decision is not right. The gover
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, is being demolished," the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read | India Urges Bangladesh ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised displays. Also Read | Sunny Deol Turns 68: Suniel Shetty, Ameesha Patel and Others Wish 'Gadar' Actor on H ...Read More >
Lucknow: Sounding a word of caution for the Election Commission of India (ECI) over "vote chori", Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday suggested that if plunder of votes continues, people may take to streets drawing parallels with the Gen Z unrest in Nepal.Without naming Nepal or the Gen Z upheaval, Akhilesh said it was the responsibility of the EC to ensure that votes are not plundered. "Isi tareh ki vote ki dacayti hogi ... to ho sakta hai ... jo aas pass ke deshon mein janata sad ...Read More >
A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The Allahabad High Court came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to control cow-related mob violence and vigilantism. A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The court was hearing a petition filed by Rahul Yadav, a Pratapgarh re ...Read More >
Etawah: The alleged caste-based dispute in this district of Uttar Pradesh has taken a new twist as police registered an FIR against two 'kathavachaks' (priest-narrators) for allegedly hiding their caste identity and molesting a woman. The case was registered on Wednesday night at the Bakewar police station following a complaint by a family. Police said that Jai Prakash Tiwari, a resident of Dadarpur village, accused priest-narrators Mukut Mani Yadav and Sant Kumar Yadav of falsely claiming to be Brahmins and using fake Aadhaar cards to support their identity. "The duo allegedly introduced th ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Days after TNCC president and floor leader of the State Congress party K Selvaperunthagai claimed that he was denied the respect accorded to an elected representative at the Vallakottai Murugan temple in his Sriperumbudur constituency, senior officials of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department have ordered an inquiry into the incident. Commissioner of the department P N Sridhar has been instructed to conduct the inquiry, Additional Chief Secretary K Manivasan told DT Next, adding that the department would take stern action against any officials if they were ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Lucknow Municipal Corporation sealed Sahara Shaher for alleged lease norm violations, stating the 30-year lease expired in 2024 without development. Sahara India disputes this, claiming significant investment and development, citing ongoing legal disputes and an operative stay order from civil court. The group has moved the High Court against the civic body's actions. LUCKNOW: The Sahara Shaher in Lucknow's posh Gomti Nagar that once dazzled with glitterati was sealed by municipal authorities on ...Read More >
Mysuru/ Hubballi: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) vice-president VS Ugrappa has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify whether the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functioning without official registration is patriotic or anti-national.He also questioned Union ministers on how the RSS is allowed to function without registration.On Saturday, Ugrappa told reporters, "Two major issues are being discussed across the nation -- large-scale electoral malpractice, including vote theft, and the role of the RSS, which has completed 100 years. Prime Minister Modi has given the bi ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that opposing the national song Vande Mataram amounts to insulting India's unity and integrity. Speaking at an 'Ekta Yatra' in Gorakhpur, he warned against forces trying to divide society on caste, regional, or linguistic lines, calling such attempts a "conspiracy to create new Jinnahs." Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said those who oppose ...Read More >
Kochi, Feb 3 (PTI) The opposition Congress-led UDF on Monday intensified its criticism of Union Ministers George Kurian and Suresh Gopi over their recent controversial statements, calling their remarks "immature" and accusing BJP leaders like them of having contempt for Kerala. Addressing reporters here, the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, V D Satheesan, strongly criticised the "backward" remark made by Kurian, the Minister of State for Minorities and Fisheries, on Union Budget day, and stated that Kerala has only sought the funds it rightfully deserves from the centre. Taking a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea challenging its directive requiring eateries along the 'kanwar' yatra route to display QR codes revealing the names and identities of their owners. A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh issued a notice to the state and scheduled the hearing for July 22 on a petition filed by academician Apoorvanand Jha and others. Last year, the top court had stayed similar orders issued by BJP-rule ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh has been in the headlines continuously since the riots. The judicial committee constituted by the state government has submitted its report to CM Yogi Adityanath. Some big, shocking revelations have been made in this report. The committee has surprised everyone by submitting the report on Thursday, 28 August 2025. The population and demography of Sambhalare are surprising in this report. In this 450-page report of the judicial committee, information has also been given about the Shahi Jama Masjid Harihar Temple. There are some such revelations in this repor ...Read More >
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India's Longest Train Route: 4 Days, 9 States, 4189 Km, 50+ Stations And Stunning Views - Any Guesses? It's... Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Mohammad Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail on Tuesday after spending around two years behind bars. As he came of the jail he thanked the people who supported him. Responding to ongoing speculation about his shift to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Khan declined to make any definitive statement and said that it could only be explained by those who are making these speculations. As he emerged, Khan told ANI, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the orders passed by Allahabad High Court in a PIL over historic Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan and questioned the use of "intemperate language" against the Uttar Pradesh government. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi perused the orders of July 21 and August 6 by a single-judge bench of the high court on a PIL which challenged the ordinance Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025 and stayed the observations made in them. Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, appearing ...Read More >
Lucknow: Accusing the BJP govt of indulging in hate politics, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said rampant caste-based postings in state have crippled the law and machinery to the extent that even 'fake encounters' have failed to reign in the criminals."People were being deprived of justice in the state as the BJP's focus was only on posting officers of select caste at high positions. The BJP's focus is not on governance, so there is no governance happening. It was time for th ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 17 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government will take necessary steps to enact appropriate legislation to prevent honour killings in the state, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday, and announced the constitution of a commission under retired high court judge K M Basha to recommend suitable measures on the matter. Expressing concern over such killings, he said the government would not remain a mute spectator. "Tamil Nadu will lead to bring a special law to prevent honour killings," Stalin said. The commission, comprising legal experts, progressive thinkers, and anthropologists, will ...Read More >
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a case over the death of a two-month-old infant following an assault at Kummera village in Nagarkurnool district. According to the complaint filed by Hyderabad-based lawyer Rama Rao, the incident was reported on February 21 during the Mallanna Jatara when Chakali Chandrakala, her son Sakali Ganesh, daughter-in-law Mounika and other family members visited the temple for darshan. The family, belonging to an OBC community, alleged that they ...Read More >
The Allahabad high court has sought an explanation from the additional chief secretary (home), UP, regarding the non-mentioning of the usual honorific 'Hon'ble' before the name of a Union minister whose name figured in an FIR lodged in Mathura last year. A bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena passed the order in a petition filed by Harshit Sharma and 2 others seeking quashing of an FIR registered against them at Highway police station, Mathura, bearing case crime number 1197 of 202 ...Read More >
In a big win for the Uttar Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of land acquisition initiated by Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for the integrated development of the Yamuna Expressway and its adjoining areas in Gautam Budh Nagar. Rejecting a batch of appeals and the cross-appeals filed by the landowners and YEIDA, a Bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta said that the objective of the acquisition was to integrate land development with the Yamuna Expressway's construction, thereby promoting overall growth and serving t ...Read More >
Lucknow: Condemning the tonsuring of a 'katha vachak' and his associate allegedly by a group of upper caste men in Etawah, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the state govt is "unjust, heartless and undemocratic in its treatment of the marginalized".Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters, Akhilesh demanded that the govt should take strict action against those involved in the incident.Akhilesh also met the 'katha vachak' and his associate and gave them ...Read More >
Chennai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has strongly rebutted allegations made by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president and Sriperumbudur MLA K Selvaperunthagai, who claimed he was denied entry to the inner sanctum during the 'kumbabishekam' (consecration ceremony) at the historic Vallakottai Murugan Temple on caste-based grounds. In a sharply worded statement issued on Wednesday, Soundararajan termed the controversy a "political drama staged in the name of religion" and asserted that her presence at the ceremony was purely in her capacity as a devo ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 4: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks insulting the Indian Army. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi had allegedly said, "Chinese troops are thrashing Indian Army soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh," referring to the December 9, 2022, face-off in the Tawang sector. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Joymalya Bagchi expressed disapproval of Rahul Gandhi's claim that 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory had been occupied by China, adding that "if he were a true Indian, he would ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court today indicated that it will suspend the functioning of the statutory committee constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025, which vests the management of the historic Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, with a government-backed trust. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said it will relegate the petitioners to the Allahabad High Court to challenge the constitutional validity of the Ordinance, and until the High Court decides the matter, the committee under the Ordinance w ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to recall a part of the judgment it delivered on May 15, 2025, allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to utilise Rs 500 Cr from Shri Banke Bihari temple funds, at Vrindavan in Mathura, for its ambitious scheme to build a corridor around the shrine. Several thousand devotees visit the temple every week. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. The state government, earlier this month, had contended before the apex court that the ordinance was issued for better administration of the temple which witnesses ...Read More >
Prayagraj: Observing that 'caste glorification is anti-national', the Allahabad high court has directed the UP govt to remove caste references from FIRs, police documents, public records, motor vehicles and public signboards.Dismissing a petition filed by one Praveen Chetri, Justice Vinod Diwakar in his Sept 16 judgment, observed that reverence for the Constitution, rather than for lineage, is the 'highest form of patriotism' and the 'truest expression of national service'."If India has to become ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon issued notice on a plea on change of darshan timings and other religious practices at the Banke Bihari Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan. Hearing the plea filed by the Goswami community, from which historically the temple's priests are drawn, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "After closing the temple at noon... they do not allow the deity to rest even for a minute...they exploit it the most at this time." The court then issued notice to state ...Read More >
MANDYA: Tension gripped Elechakanahalli village in Mandya taluk after Dalits were allegedly denied entry into Maramma temple by upper caste people. As the situation escalated, heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents. The controversy began when upper caste villagers reportedly blocked Dalits from entering Maramma temple, leading to clashes between the two communities. Taluk authorities temporarily sealed the temple and enforced tight security in the area. Later, leaders from both communities placed separate locks on the temple doors, further deepening the standoff. ...Read More >