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After spending nearly four years in two separate terms at Sitapur jail, Khan has been living quietly at his residence in Rampur's Mumtaz Park. A day before Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav's planned visit to Rampur, senior party leader and former minister Mohammad Azam Khan has spoken out for the first time since his release from jail last month. The 77-year-old leader, once considered one of the most influential figures in Uttar Pradesh politics and the SP's most prominent Muslim ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 3 (ANI): Saumitra P Srivastava has assumed charge as Director (Marketing) at IndianOil, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning over three decades. An academic stalwart, Srivastava is a Civil Engineering Graduate from IIT Roorkee and holds an Executive MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, a release said. His career has been instrumental in shaping key business segments, starting with an initial four-year tenure in the LPG business bef ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 29 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) on Monday ordered strict action against multiple real estate developers, including Mahagun and Gaursons groups, over violations of norms and complaints filed by homebuyers. In its latest hearing, the UPRERA bench reiterated that violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act "would not be tolerated". It imposed fines and referred several cases for punitive action under various sections of the law ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a crackdown on the illegal firearms trade, the city's crime branch arrested an arms trafficker linked to the Neeraj Bawana gang, along with three of his alleged receivers, and seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition. DCP(Crime Branch) Harsh Indora said the seizure -- 15 semi-automatic pistols, 150 live rounds, and eight additional magazines -- underscores the scale at which organised crime networks continue to arm themselves through covert supply lines stretching into Uttar ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 28 (PTI) A three-member judicial commission headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora on Thursday submitted its report on the November 2024 violence in Sambhal to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The panel members, including Arora, retired IPS officer Arvind Kumar Jain, and ex-IAS officer Amit Mohan Prasad, met the chief minister and submitted their report on the violence that erupted near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on November 24 last yea ...Read More >
The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Andhra Pradesh until August 19. South Coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall, while other regions will likely face heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and other trough systems are contributing to the increased rainfall activity. The IMD forecast "heavy rainfall and thunderstorms" at isolated places across Andhra Pradesh for the next seven ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
New Delhi: Light rainfall was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) elevated the 'yellow' alert to a 'red' warning for the day. Visuals from early morning showed steady rain drenching areas of the National Capital, Noida, and Gurugram. These fresh spells come just days after heavy downpours across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other parts of the National Capital Region earlier this week, which had led to several flight delays and cancel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 14: Light rainfall was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) elevated the 'yellow' alert to a 'red' warning for the day. Visuals from early morning showed steady rain drenching areas of the National Capital, Noida, and Gurugram. These fresh spells come just days after heavy downpours across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other parts of the National Capital Region earlier this week, which had led to several flight delays a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Light rainfall was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) elevated the 'yellow' alert to a 'red' warning for the day. Visuals from early morning showed steady rain drenching areas of the National Capital, Noida, and Gurugram. These fresh spells come just days after heavy downpours across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other parts of the National Capital Region earlier this week, which had led to several ...Read More >
Meerut (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Two social media influencers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spreading rumours that thieves are using drones to scout homes before executing their plan, thereby causing panic among the public, police said. Due to drone sightings in western Uttar Pradesh rumours arose that thieves are using those to scout homes before executing a robbery attempt. However, police claimed that there is no evidence of drones being used by criminals. The accused, Laiba (22), from R ...Read More >
The Narcotics Control Bureau has seized over 5 lakh illegal pharma tablets worth Rs 20 crore and arrested five suspects in a multi-location operation across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The operation uncovered a syndicate illegally diverting prescription drugs, with ongoing investigations to identify the network mastermind. In a significant crackdown, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized more than 5 lakh Tramadol and Alprazolam tablets, valued at Rs 20 crore, and arrested five indivi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 3 (ANI): The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Dehradun Zonal Unit, has busted a major interstate syndicate involved in the illegal diversion and distribution of pharmaceuticaldrugs, primarily Tramadol and Alprazolam, across Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh, especially in the districts of Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Bareilly. The operation commenced with a case registered on 12.05.2025, following a raid at a medical store in Vikasnagar, Dehradun, whi ...Read More >
Muzaffarnagar (UP), Jul 20 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday welcomed kanwariyas returning from Haridwar by showering flowers on them from a helicopter here. Thousands of kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) are proceeding homeward after performing parikrama (circumambulation) at the Shiv Chowk in Muzaffarnagar. District authorities have implemented stringent security measures along the Kanwar Yatra routes on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway and the Ganga Canal Roa ...Read More >
The story highlights the plight of migrant families, particularly children, working in brick kilns in Uttar Pradesh. Despite the promise of income, families often remain in poverty, with children missing out on education and other basic rights. The systemic exploitation keeps them trapped in a cycle of labor. In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district, countless migrant families toil in brick kilns, with many children like 12-year-old Rajni bearing the brunt of invisible labor. While parents strive fo ...Read More >
Bulandshahr/Aligarh, Jul 20 (PTI) In the scorching May heat, 12-year-old Rajni cradles her infant sister while stirring watery dal simmering in a soot-blackened aluminium pot outside her hut in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district. Just as the thin lentils begin to look ready, she pours more water into the pot in a bid to stretch the modest meal, which otherwise wouldn't be enough to feed her family of eight. When asked how it tastes, Rajni responds in a defensive tone: "This is not bad... It's be ...Read More >
New Delhi: Monsoon is at its peak these days, due to which it is raining heavily in various parts of the country. It is raining heavily in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The situation is so bad that cloudburst has worsened the situation in Himachal Pradesh in many places. Due to landslide debris falling on the Kedarnath Badrinath highway, the passersby had to face difficulties. After about three hours of hard work, the debris was removed and the road was opened for the pas ...Read More >
Synopsis- The Jewar International Airport is set to for domestic flights and cargo operations in September 2025, as it has seen an upsurge in real estate value in western Uttar Pradesh. With land prices doubling, there is an increase in demand for both residential and industrial spaces. Along with government initiatives in improving the infrastructure with upcoming expressways, RRTS corridors, and urban development plans, Jewar is all set to become an upcoming economic hub. The geography of wes ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The national capital welcomed the monsoon on Sunday, as the southwest monsoon finally advanced over Delhi, arriving two days later than its normal onset date of June 27. Many areas in the city reported waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also announced that the monsoon has now covered the entire country -- nine days ahead of the typical timeline of July 8. With a cloudy sky and intermittent monsoon showers continuing till 5.30 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The national capital welcomed the monsoon on Sunday, as the southwest monsoon finally advanced over Delhi, arriving two days later than its normal onset date of June 27. Many areas in the city reported waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also announced that the monsoon has now covered the entire country -- nine days ahead of the typical timeline of July 8. Also Read | How To Spot a Fake Website? PIB Fact Check Shares 5 Simple T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Delhi government has requested Rs 1,000 crore in funding from the Central government to deploy new technology and implement measures aimed at reducing the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Sunday during an inspection of Nehru Park. Minister Singh visited Nehru Park along with Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, as part of the government's initiative to install air purifiers in the area. Also ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The much-awaited monsoon, originally forecast for June 25, finally made its dramatic entry into Delhi-NCR on Saturday afternoon. As dark, brooding clouds swept across the skies, several parts of the region were drenched in heavy showers, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The spell of rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, brought the city to life -- and briefly to a standstill -- as the first real signs of the season washed over the capital. Delhi rema ...Read More >
Noida: Police on Tuesday arrested more than 160 protesting farmers, including the president of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad Sukhbir Yadav 'Khalifa', who were holding a sit-in at the 'Dalit Prerna Sthal' in Noida after their march to Delhi on land compensation and other demands was stopped a day earlier. The protesters, who had gathered in Gautam Buddh Nagar from different parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday on the call of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), had threatened to resume their march to the nationa ...Read More >
Noida: Police Tuesday arrested more than 160 protesting farmers, including the president of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad Sukhbir Khalifa, who were holding a sit-in at the 'Dalit Prerna Sthal' here after their march to Delhi on land compensation and other demands was stopped a day earlier. The protesters had gathered from different parts of Uttar Pradesh Monday on the call of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and had threatened to resume their march to the national capital if their demands were not met within s ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: While life is gradually returning to normal in the western Uttar Pradesh district of Sambhal, which witnessed massive violent protests on Sunday, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Allahabad High Court on Thursday seeking a CBI probe into the causes of the violence on November 24. The PIL also requests that the premier investigating agency, under the court's direction, ascertain the role and involvement of all those who led the protests in Sambhal, which resulted in th ...Read More >
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