Its Brajwasi versus Pravasi in Mathura

Its Brajwasi versus Pravasi in Mathura

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Mathura

As the election date looms closer, Hema Malini, the iconic actress-turned politician and incumbent Member of Parliament from Mathura, ramps up her campaign amidst growing criticism and challenges. Seeking a third consecutive term under the Bharatiya Janata Party banner, Malini finds herself under fire, labeled as a ‘Missing MP’ and...

No poison found in Muktar Ansari’s viscera

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

Around a month after Mukhtar Ansari’s death and claims that he was poisoned in prison, the Banda jail authorities said no such signs have been found in the viscera testing of the gangster-turned-politician. The revelation has come following a court order to probe the circumstances leading to Ansari’s death. His family...

NOTA underscores growing discontent among voters

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

In the past decade, the introduction of the NOTA (None of the Above) option by the Election Commission has reshaped the electoral landscape in Uttar Pradesh, with its impact becoming increasingly palpable. As voters exercise their right to reject all candidates, the figures from recent elections paint a compelling picture...

BSP expels Bareilly zonal coordinator, district president

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

The tussle within the Bahujan Samaj Party over issuing symbols to two candidates for Aonla Lok Sabha seat took a new turn on Monday when the party expelled the zonal coordinator and district president of Bareilly, accusing them of indulging in anti-party activities. Omkar Katib of Mirganj has been made the...

UP minister Sanjay Nishad, son Praveen attacked, 4 arrested

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister and NISHAD Party national president Sanjay Nishad, along with his party workers, were attacked by 20-25 unknown assailants while returning from a late-night wedding ceremony in Sant Kabir Nagar on Sunday night. Supporters rushed him to the district hospital after Nishad’s nose started bleeding from the injury....

‘Ramayana’ stars ‘Sita’ and ‘Lakshman rally for BJP’s telly ‘Ram’ in Meerut

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

In a heartwarming reunion that resonated deeply with fans of the beloved television series ‘Ramayana’, Deepika Chikhalia and Sunil Lahiri, renowned for portraying the roles of Sita and Lakshman respectively, joined hands with their on-screen co-star Arun Govil who played the role of Ram, for a spirited roadshow in support...

SP fields Tej Pratap from Kannauj

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

Ending speculation over Akhilesh Yadav contesting the Lok Sabha election, the Samajwadi Party on Monday declared Tej Pratap Yadav as its candidate from Kannauj parliamentary constituency. The party also named Sanatan Pandey as its candidate from Ballia Lok Sabha seat. Tej Pratap Yadav, who is a grandnephew of SP patriarch Mulayam Singh...

Baghpat poll a litmus test for Jayant

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | Prabha Shanker | Lucknow

Baghpat, historically known as Vyaghraprastha (the land of tigers), is one of the politically significant regions in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh and voting will take place there in the second phase of parliamentary elections on April 26. The Baghpat Lok Sabha...

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