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Raids on Christian prayer meets in BJP-ruled states spark rise in hostility
Within the first week of November, far-right workers along with police conducted several raids on Christian Sunday prayer meetings across the country. These raids were primarily conducted in Indian states ruled by…
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After intense protests, UPPSC to conduct preliminary exam on single day
In a major development, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to roll back its decision to conduct the examinations in multiple shifts. The examinations will now be held on…
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SC order will end ‘bulldozer terror’, ‘jungle raj’: UP opposition leaders
Lucknow: With the Supreme Court applying brakes on bulldozer action, BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday hoped the “terror” of bulldozer will definitely end now while Congress’ Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai said…
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UP: Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP failed to ensure women’s safety
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on Wednesday against the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government over Uttar Pradesh’s law-and-order situation, saying the ruling party’s claims of women empowerment have…
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Congress slams BJP govt in UP over ‘police action’ against protesting students
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that police in Prayagraj lathi-charged students raising their voice against the “arbitrariness” of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and claimed that earlier also attempts…
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Siddique case: 4 friends’ late-night phone calls lead to arrest of main shooter
Mumbai: Four close friends, whose late-night conversations on social media apps raised suspicions, have played a pivotal role in helping Mumbai Police track down Shivkumar Gautam, the main shooter of NCP leader…
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Shooter Shivkumar, 4 others arrested in Baba Siddique murder case from UP
Mumbai: In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh STF on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in NCP politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an…
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UP: Raids conducted at prayer meet, 9 held under anti-conversion law
Hindu Jankalyan Mancha’s national president Vijay Rawat led a raid on a Christian prayer held in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki area on November 7. According to the reports, the operation was conducted in…
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Agra man attempts suicide by drinking mosquito repellent on live video
A youth in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra attempted suicide live on Instagram by drinking mosquito repellent after experiencing depression due to a breakup with his girlfriend. The incident unfolded early on Saturday, prompting…
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Man held from UP for rape of 7-year-old girl in Thane district
Thane: A man has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the rape of a seven-year-old in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Sunday. The MBVV police apprehended the accused, Rameshkumar…
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Higher edu students of madrassas face uncertain future after SC order
Lucknow: After the Supreme Court declared higher education degrees awarded by the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board unconstitutional, there is a demand to accommodate the about 25,000 students who are currently pursing these…
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Telangana: Gulf activists demand amendments to Emigration Act, 1983
Hyderabad: The Pravasi Mitra Labour Union has sought key amendments to the Emigration Act, 1983, and to bring natural deaths under the purview of the Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) to cover…
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UP: Class 5 student poisoned by youths in Pilibhit; hospitalized
Pilibhit: A Class 5 girl was allegedly forced to consume poison by three youths on a motorcycle as she was on her way to school in Pilibhit’s Jehanabad area on Friday, police…
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Men should not take women’s measurement or cut their hair: UP panel
Lucknow: Men should not take women’s measurements at tailor shops, they should not cut a woman’s hair or train her in the gym either — these are some of the proposals from…
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UP: 3 arrested for bull slaughter after dramatic chase; one injured
Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut police arrested three people on Thursday, November 7, for allegedly slaughtering three bulls. The accused involved in the case, Akash, Alok, and Gopal attempted to flee following a police…
