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07 Nov

Yogi Adityanath Takes Swipe At Akhilesh Yadav Ahead Of Ayodhya Visit, Says Ram Temple Visit Must Follow Apology

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Ayodhya (Gurpreet Singh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said political leaders who had fired on Ram devotees and subjected saints to lathicharge should visit Ayodhya's Ram temple only after apologising for their actions. His remarks came hours after the announcement that Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav would visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on December 12. Although Adityanath did not name Yadav or the Samajwadi Party, his comments appeared to target the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and previous governments over their handling of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Addressing the 10th edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Adityanath…

06 Nov

5 Killed, 7 Injured As Speeding Truck Rams Tractor-Trolley In UP’s Sitapur; Driver Flees

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Sitapur (Gurpreet Singh): Five people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and seven others injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district on Friday evening, police said. The accident took place near Kolhaghat bridge on the Pihani road, within the limits of Pisawan police station. The truck hit the tractor-trolley from behind, causing it to overturn. Several passengers were trapped underneath the vehicle. All the victims belonged to Barigaon village in the Pisawan area. They were returning home after attending a child's mundan ceremony at Raipur Mathia in neighbouring Hardoi district, police said. Four…

29 Oct

Delhi Records Coldest October Day in Four Years as Cyclone Arnab Weakens; IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alerts Across North India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCyclone Arnab, Delhi weather, Haryana, IMD, Jharkhand, North India Weather, Odisha Floods, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Delhi and several parts of northern India witnessed a sharp drop in daytime temperatures on Thursday as rain and thunderstorms affected the region amid the weakening of Cyclone Arnab. Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 25.4 degrees Celsius, around 5.6 degrees below normal and the lowest maximum for an October day since October 8, 2022. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts for thunderstorms across parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and other northern states over the following two days. The weather system also brought heavy rainfall to parts of eastern…

26 Oct

AAP Targets BJP Over Triple Murder in Lucknow, Questions Claims on Law and Order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, BJP, Law and Order, Lucknow, MLC Elections, Saadatganj Murders, Sanjay Singh, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP and Uttar Pradesh Prabhari Sanjay Singh has questioned the BJP government’s claims of strong law and order after 3 people, Shiva Tiwari, Suryansh Tiwari and Shivendra Tiwari, were murdered in broad daylight in Lucknow’s Saadatganj area. He highlighted the contrast between the BJP’s criticism of law and order in opposition-ruled states and its silence over repeated killings in Uttar Pradesh. The senior AAP leader also raised concerns over the appointment of Abhay Singh, who is under Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation in a bribery case, as observer for vote counting in…

17 Oct

Sukhna Lake In Chandigarh, Sauj Jheel In UP Added To Ramsar List; India’s Count Rises To 103

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsUncategorizedBhupender Yadav, Chandigarh, Environment, Ramsar Sites, Sauj Jheel, Sukhna Lake, Uttar Pradesh, Wetland Conservation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): India's network of internationally recognised wetlands has expanded to 103 sites with the addition of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh to the Ramsar List. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on October 15, 2026, marking a new milestone in the country's wetland conservation efforts. The two wetlands have been recognised for their ecological importance, including their role in supporting waterbirds, maintaining natural habitats and contributing to the wider environment. The announcement was also confirmed by the Convention on Wetlands, the international body associated with the Ramsar Convention. The…

19 Aug

Smriti Irani Makes Political Comeback as BJP National General Secretary

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has made a significant political comeback, returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national organisational leadership as a National General Secretary under BJP president Nitin Nabin. Irani is among the senior leaders appointed to the BJP’s newly restructured national team. Her return to a key organisational position comes more than two years after her defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Amethi, where she lost to Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma. Irani had represented Amethi in the Lok Sabha since 2019 after defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the constituency. During…

06 Aug

Six Family Members Die After Old House Caves In at Uttar Pradesh Village

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Pratapgarh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night tragedy struck Mahuli village in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district after a century-old house collapsed, claiming the lives of six members of a family who were asleep inside, officials said. According to police, the incident took place around 2 a.m. when the roof of the ageing structure suddenly gave way. The house belonged to Pramod Srivastava, who was resting with several family members at the time of the collapse. Circle Officer (City) Santosh Mishra said local police were alerted immediately after the incident. Rescue teams, assisted by firefighters and residents, rushed to the spot and began…

17 Jul

Sikh Unity Message Echoes from Moradabad as Western Uttar Pradesh Establishes Strong Organisational Platform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGurpreet Singh Dua, Moradabad, Parvinder Singh Advocate, Sikh Coordination Committee, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad (Gurpreet Singh): A pivotal meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee was held in Moradabad, under the leadership of the committee's president, Sardar Parvinder Singh Advocate. The gathering drew a significant attendance of gurdwara presidents, secretaries, senior Sikh representatives, and community leaders from numerous regions, including Moradabad, Kanth, Thakurdwara, Amroha, Dhampur, Bareilly, Rampur, Najibabad, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mohammadi, Pilibhit, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Prominent community figures who actively participated and shared insights on community solidarity included Advocate A.J. Singh, Sardar Mavik Singh, Sardar Devendra Singh Rajpal, Sardar Upkar Singh, Sardar Balveer Singh, Bobby Sandhu, Sardar Hardev Singh, and…

03 Jul

Sikh Community Emerges as Key Political Focus in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections drawing closer, political parties have intensified efforts to expand their support base among different communities. The latest political focus has shifted to the Sikh community, as the Samajwadi Party (SP) organised a Sikh convention in a bid to strengthen its engagement with the community across the state. The event is being viewed as part of the party's broader strategy to consolidate support among minority groups and socially influential communities. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has increasingly focused on outreach programmes targeting various sections of society as the election campaign gains momentum. Sikh…

21 Jan

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj, Probe Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadefence news, IAF trainer aircraft, Indian Air Force, Prayagraj crash, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures…