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'Cow is mother, sacred to us', says PM Modi at Varanasi rally

The PM was addressing the rally after inaugurating and laying foundation stones of 27 projects worth Rs 2,095 crore in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency

PM Modi inaugurates 27 developmental projects worth Rs 2,095 cr in Varanasi

This is Modi's second visit to the holy city within 10 days

UP govt probe of Ayodhya land 'scam' an eyewash, SC must step in: Priyanka

She said the Supreme Court should take suo motu cognizance of the matter and intervene as the Ram temple in Ayodhya is being built following its order

Probe ordered after reports on land grab by BJP leaders' kin in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe into reports of relatives of BJP leaders and government officials allegedly "usurping" land near the upcoming Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A news report has claimed that MLAs, mayors, relatives of the commissioner, SDM and DIG bought land in Ayodhya after the Supreme Court announced the verdict in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, clearing the way for construction of the Ram temple. Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal told PTI on Wednesday that "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the revenue department to probe the matter thoroughly," Congress leaders have attacked the government on the matter with Rahul Gandhi charging that "Hindutva robs under the guise of religion". "Hindu follows the path of truth. Hindutva robs under the guise of religion," he had said in a tweet in Hindi, tagging the news report. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge also sought to raise the issue in

Charan Singh worked for empowerment of weaker sections: Rajnath SIngh

Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

Uttar Pradesh: BJP seeks probe into SP president Akhilesh Yadav's assets

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has demanded that the income of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav income be investigated.

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath proposes drone manufacturing unit in state

The chief minister proposed the drone manufacturing unit, given the importance of unmanned aircraft in various fields such as disaster relief, agriculture, and law and order, a spokesperson said

'I have sisters': Priyanka recalls 'Deewar' dialogue in UP poll campaign

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recalled the iconic dialogue from 'Deewar' to counter critics that her party had lost base in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, saying, "Mere Paas Behen Hai" (I have sister)

Court frames charges in 2019 accident case of Unnao rape survivor

The court passed the order after the accused pleaded not guilty and claimed trial

PM Modi transfers Rs 1,000 crore to self-help groups at UP rally

He released over Rs 20 crore to over 0.1 million beneficiaries of the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Scheme'

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel meets Rahul, discusses UP poll preparations

Sources close to Baghel said the issue of Cabinet reshuffle in Chhattisgarh was also discussed with Gandhi

Cong is nowhere, won't even reach double digit in UP: Baghel

Baghel put forth his views on the high-decibel campaign in the state

Govt jittery ahead of UP polls: MP Jaya Bachchan on IT raids on SP leaders

Bachchan scoffed at the government's claim that the central agencies work independently, saying if "we are illiterate, uneducated" to believe it

Unnao rape victim road accident: Kuldeep Singh Sengar, 5 others discharged

Expelled Uttar Pradesh BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar, along with five others, was on Monday discharged in the Unnao rape survivor's rape accident case for want of proof

Adani Enterprises bags Ganga expressway project, India's largest, in UP

With a project cost of over Rs. 17,000 crore, this is India's largest ever expressway project awarded to a private company under PPP framework

Uttar Pradesh to introduce 'happiness curriculum' in 150 schools

Uttar Pradesh will be the third state after Chhattisgarh and Delhi to implement the curriculum

UP govt to distribute free smartphones, tablets to 10 mn final yr students

Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will distribute free smartphones and tablets to about one crore final year students in the state. The first phase of the scheme will roll out on December 25, which marks the birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On that day, one lakh smartphones and tablets will be given to final year students at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, said an official statement issued here on Monday. The announcement comes days after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in a veiled dig at Adityanath, accused the chief minister of not knowing how to use a laptop. The statement said a large number of students, including girls, from every district of the state will participate in the programme on December 25. Adityanath will distribute 60,000 smartphones and 40,000 tablets to the youths at the event, it said. According to the statement, free smartphones and tablets will

Samajwadi Party to field maximum Brahmin candidates in UP Assembly polls

The Samajwadi Party (SP) will field a maximum number of Brahmin candidates in the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

UP CM Adityanath getting my telephones tapped, says Akhilesh Yadav

The BJP government would be increasingly misusing various enforcement agencies to persecute his party's leaders in the coming days, he alleged

UP aiming to become semiconductor hub as India expects massive investment

The Yogi Adityanath government has promised to offer a slew of incentives and support to the companies and technology startups for setting up semiconductor units in the state