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Five Key Missions of the Nitish Government Aimed at Realising PM Modi’s Vision
Bihar, State

Five Key Missions of the Nitish Government Aimed at Realising PM Modi’s Vision

Patna: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar has strengthened its development foundation over the past decade, registering notable progress across sectors, particularly agriculture. The state has emerged as a national leader in agricultural production, contributing nearly 85% of India’s makhana output and 23% of its litchi production. Bihar also ranks among the top producers of vegetables and maize in the country. In the 2026–27 Budget, the state government has unveiled five major missions designed to accelerate agricultural growth and rural prosperity. These initiatives — focused on infrastructure, innovation, technology, animal health, and dairy development — are being positioned as a roadmap aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a modern and self...
₹1 Lakh Rewarded Criminal Banarasi Yadav Killed in STF Encounter in Varanasi
State, Uttar Pradesh

₹1 Lakh Rewarded Criminal Banarasi Yadav Killed in STF Encounter in Varanasi

Varanasi: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) shot dead notorious criminal Banarasi Yadav, who carried a reward of ₹1 lakh, in an encounter late Tuesday night in the Sarnath area of Varanasi. The 45-year-old gangster was wanted in the high-profile murder of coloniser Mahendra Gautam and had a long history of serious criminal cases. According to STF officials, Banarasi Yadav, a native of Gaurahat village in Karanda, Ghazipur district, was the main accused in the killing of Mahendra Gautam, who was gunned down on August 21, 2025, in Arihant Nagar Colony Phase-2. Police said Yadav had accepted a contract worth ₹5 lakh to carry out the murder along with associates Arvind Yadav alias Fauji alias Kallu and another accomplice, Vishal. Encounter Followed Intelligence Tip-Off The ST...
Munawwar Rana’s Daughter Files Dowry Harassment Case, Alleges Triple Talaq and Assault in Lucknow
State, Uttar Pradesh

Munawwar Rana’s Daughter Files Dowry Harassment Case, Alleges Triple Talaq and Assault in Lucknow

Lucknow: Shiba Rana, daughter of noted Urdu poet Munawwar Rana, has filed a police complaint alleging dowry harassment, physical assault, mental cruelty, and instant triple talaq by her husband and in-laws. A case has been registered at Saadatganj police station, and an investigation is underway. According to the complaint, Shiba Rana, a mother of two, alleged that she was subjected to repeated violence and harassment soon after her marriage over additional dowry demands. She claimed she was assaulted several times and was even threatened with death. The accused family members allegedly continued to pressure her for more money despite earlier payments made at the time of marriage. April 9 incident Rana stated that an incident on April 9, 2025, drastically changed her life. On that...
Three Minor Sisters Die After Jumping From Ninth Floor in Ghaziabad; Police Probe Alleged Online Game Link
State, Uttar Pradesh

Three Minor Sisters Die After Jumping From Ninth Floor in Ghaziabad; Police Probe Alleged Online Game Link

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building in Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The incident has shocked residents of the Bharat City Society in the Tila Mod police station area. The deceased have been identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12). According to police, residents heard a loud noise around 2 a.m. and rushed outside, where they found the girls critically injured. They were taken to hospital, but doctors declared them dead on arrival. Preliminary investigation suggests the sisters may have been heavily influenced by an online gaming application. Family members told police the girls had been regularly playing a task-based foreign online game despite re...
UP Electoral Roll Revision: Voters Asked to File Claims by Feb 6; BLO Help Desks Activated
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Electoral Roll Revision: Voters Asked to File Claims by Feb 6; BLO Help Desks Activated

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Election Commission is completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, with February 6 set as the final date for filing claims and objections to the draft voter list. Special arrangements have been made to assist voters during the process. According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will be present at polling booths on every working day from 10 am to 12 noon. Help centres have been set up where voters can access the draft electoral roll, deleted entries list, and application forms related to voter registration. Instructions in this regard have been issued to all district election officers. Alongside claims and objections, new voter applications are being accepted through Form 6....
‘Police Will Respond to Bullets With Bullets’: CM Yogi Assures Investors on Security
State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Police Will Respond to Bullets With Bullets’: CM Yogi Assures Investors on Security

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reiterated his government’s tough stance on law and order, assuring investors of strong security and a stable business environment in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0, the chief minister said the state guarantees “Safety, Stability and Speed (SSS)” to every investor. Referring to criticism over police encounters, Adityanath said that if criminals open fire, the police will respond in kind. “Police personnel are trained to use weapons for this purpose,” he said, underlining the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward crime. He also promised industry leaders from across the country a streamlined single-window clearance system and full administrative support for investments i...
Rain Brings Chill Back to Uttar Pradesh; Fog Returns Across Several Districts
State, Uttar Pradesh

Rain Brings Chill Back to Uttar Pradesh; Fog Returns Across Several Districts

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh shifted sharply after rainfall and strong winds brought back winter chill and dense fog in several districts. The state has been under the influence of multiple western disturbances since late January, triggering intermittent rain and fluctuating temperatures. On Tuesday, thick morning fog was followed by dark clouds that turned daytime skies unusually gloomy. Rain showers swept parts of the state, while winds gusting up to 50 kmph intensified the cold. In Lucknow, 7 mm of rainfall was recorded, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh from the Lucknow Meteorological Centre said that with the western disturbance moving away, conditions are expected to turn dry from Wednesday. How...
Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Murder of Delhi Woman After Facebook Friendship
State, Uttar Pradesh

Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Murder of Delhi Woman After Facebook Friendship

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: A Mathura court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of a Delhi woman he had befriended on Facebook. The Additional District Judge (ADJ-04) on Tuesday convicted Saddam Hussain and imposed a fine of ₹31,000, citing strong evidence presented during the trial. The case dates back to July 2023, when the victim, Joura Khatun, a resident of Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi, travelled to Mathura after being called by the accused on the pretext of meeting her and helping her obtain medicines. According to the prosecution, soon after she arrived, Hussain attacked her repeatedly with a knife near the Cantt Kali temple area. She later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Before her death, the victim gave a statement to police identifying Saddam Hussain ...
‘Black Day for India’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh Slams Centre Over US Trade Deal
State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Black Day for India’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh Slams Centre Over US Trade Deal

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government, calling the reported trade deal with the United States a “black day for India” and alleging that it would harm farmers and fuel inflation. Addressing reporters in Lucknow, Singh accused the BJP government of bowing to American pressure and compromising national interests. He claimed the agreement would lay the foundation for rising prices and the “ruin of Indian farmers.” Singh said the most surprising aspect of the deal was that its details surfaced through a statement by the US President rather than an official announcement by the Indian government. “This shows that India’s economic and policy decisions are now being dictated from Washi...
President Droupadi Murmu to Install Ram Yantra in Sanctum of Ram Temple on March 19
State, Uttar Pradesh

President Droupadi Murmu to Install Ram Yantra in Sanctum of Ram Temple on March 19

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Ayodhya on March 19 to ceremonially install the Ram Yantra in the sanctum on the second floor of the Ram Temple and hoist a flag in the temple’s outer complex (parikrama/parikota), officials associated with the temple trust confirmed. Preparations are underway for the presidential visit, with finishing work and cleaning of murals in the temple complex being expedited. Temple trust trustee Dr. Anil Mishra said the guest list for invitations will be finalized within the next two days. The event will include participation from representatives of companies involved in temple construction, along with distinguished guests from various sections of society. Dr. Mishra noted that while the ceremony will not be a large public gatherin...