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What caused BJP's defeat in UP?

Big news is coming from sources on BJP's defeat in UP. Three reports have been prepared on the defeat. Many reasons for the defeat have been given in the report.

Jun 17, 2024, 14:38 PM IST

Maratha Aarakshan Andolan: 5 people committed suicide demanding reservation

Maratha Aarakshan Andolan: 5 people have committed suicide demanding reservation in Maharashtra. Let us tell you that in the last one week 5 people have committed suicide. These five youths have cited the demands of the Maratha movement as the reason behind their suicide.

Oct 27, 2023, 16:42 PM IST

Sharad Pawar Envisions A Transformation in Maharashtra If 'MVA Coalition Partners Unite'

NCP chief Sharad Pawar remains optimistic and emphasized that the three MVA constituents, if they join forces, have the potential to effect meaningful change. 

Jul 31, 2023, 15:36 PM IST

‘Just as goats are purchased for Eid, BJP buying MLAs to topple state govts’: Ashok Gehlot in Gujarat

Ashok Gehlot was also enraged by Khedbrahma Congress MLA Ashvin Kotval's recent defection to the ruling BJP. Gehlot and other senior Congress leaders spoke at a rally in Virampur village in Banaskantha in north Gujarat before Khedbrahma.

 

Oct 30, 2022, 22:56 PM IST

Assam govt withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong, extends in eight districts

The act was enacted in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months since then after a state government review of the situation.

 

Oct 20, 2022, 17:32 PM IST

Muslim Community drives out 50 Dalit families in Jharkhand, National Commission for Scheduled Castes takes suo moto cognisance

50 Dalit families have been allegedly driven out forcibly by the Muslim community in the Pandu area of Jharkhand`s Palamu. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes takes suo moto cognisance of the matter.

Sep 04, 2022, 08:00 AM IST

Kentucky lawmakers scrap statewide mask mandate in schools

The masking provisions sparked emotional debate on the third day of the special session called by the Democratic governor to address the pandemic.

Sep 10, 2021, 18:43 PM IST

No patient to be denied hospitalisation, medicines for lack of local residential proof: SC directs Centre, states

The Supreme Court on Sunday (May 2, 2021) issued a slew of directions to the Central and state governments on the COVID-19 situation and directed that no patient shall be denied hospitalisation or essential drugs in any State or Union Territory for lack of local residential or identity proof.

May 03, 2021, 08:25 AM IST

Yogi government's big decision to prevent corona, Daily wage workers to get Rs. 1,000 per day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state government would give Rs 1,000 per day to millions of daily wage laborers and construction workers to meet the needs of the people.

Mar 21, 2020, 12:16 PM IST

Centre ask state governments to reduce price of electricity

The electricity production companies are also guaranteed a fixed sum of money because of which they are ready to provide electricity at lower rates. The disputes regarding electricity consumption have also reduced after the use of the smart meter.

Jan 17, 2020, 20:12 PM IST

UAH: Indian activists launch helpline for hate crimes victims

Activists in India have launched a helpline centre for the victims of hate crimes and mob attacks aimed at documenting such cases and providing legal aid to victims.

United Against Hate (UAH), a group of activists and civil society members from across India, said the initiative was required as India's federal and state governments failed in preventing such incidents.

Jul 16, 2019, 13:04 PM IST

5W1H: Punjab school students await winter uniform

Winter is half over, but the state government is yet to initiated the process to buy winter uniform in Punjab.

Jan 06, 2019, 18:08 PM IST

Heavy rains forecast in Uttarakhand till Saturday

Rains are likely to occur from Wednesday evening in Rudraprayag, Pauri and Chamoli districts in the Garhwal region; while Nainital, Almorah, Bagheshwar and Pithoragarh are expected to receive heavy rains. 

 

Jun 27, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches campaign to clean Gomti river in lucknow

An official spokesperson of the state government said the chief minister launched the campaign from Jhulelal Vatika on the banks of the Gomti river.

Jun 24, 2018, 15:27 PM IST

Salaries of ASHA workers hiked by 50% in poll-bound Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a 50 per cent hike in the salaries of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers. 

Oct 24, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Home Minister to launch portal PENCIL on child labour elimination

PENCIL portal has five components -- Child Tracking System, Complaint Corner, State Government, National Child Labour Project and Convergence.

Sep 25, 2017, 23:37 PM IST

Lightning kills 26 people in Bihar, State Government announces compensation of Rs 4 lakh

Deaths were reported from Vaishali, Patna, Rohtas, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Gaya, Samastipur, Siwan, Araria and Aurangabad districts on Sunday, Bihar State Disaster Department official Anirudh Kumar said.

Jul 10, 2017, 12:13 PM IST

Farmers have to become part of political agenda to resolve nation's issues: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday asserted that the country`s problems can and will be resolved only when farmers become part of the political agenda.

Jun 08, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Constable arrested for misbehaving with woman in UP

A constable posted at Karhal gate police outpost was on Sunday arrested for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman on May 25, police said.

Jun 04, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

CREDAI seeks abolition of stamp duty on landed property

Real estate sectoral body CREDAI has urged the state governments to do away with the stamp duty on landed property to eliminate multi-point taxation after the introduction of GST.

May 24, 2017, 15:13 PM IST