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SP chief renews demand for caste column in census

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday renewed his demand for the inclusion of caste column in the census, arguing that a caste-based enumeration would make it easier t... Read More


Union budget: UP eyesbigger share in central pie

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- About a year before the 2027 state assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh hopes for an increased share in the overall Central tax devolution and a rise in grants focusing on infrastruct... Read More


Follow Bapu's ideals, says CM on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniv

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) here on his 78th death anniversary observed as Martyrs' Day. The CM ... Read More


Showbiz's budget 2026 wishlist

India, Jan. 31 -- With television remaining a dominant force in entertainment, industry insiders are awaiting the Union Budget for measures to boost the sector. Actor Arjun Bijlani says, "TV continues... Read More


Kharge accuses govt of bid to weaken right to information act

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday accused the government of systematically weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act, citing a suggestion in the Economic Survey,... Read More


Right to menstrual hygiene part of Constitutional right to life: SC

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The right to menstrual hygiene is a part of the right to life under the Constitution's Article 21, the Supreme Court said on Friday, and issued a series of directions to ensure f... Read More


'577 MCM Yamuna water for Raj soon, DPR in 6 months'

Jaipur, Jan. 31 -- The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Yamuna water transfer project to Rajasthan will be prepared within six months, while the state will receive an allocation of 577 million cu... Read More


Recruitment scam case: Court discharges Bhiwani varsity exam controller

Panchkula, Jan. 31 -- A CBI court in Panchkula on Friday discharged Pawan Gupta, controller of examinations at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, in a corruption and examination fraud case relat... Read More


Tewari seeks modern equipment for airport

Chandigarh, Jan. 31 -- Following the air crash at the Baramati airport which resulted in the deaths of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and the entire crew, Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari on ... Read More


SC slams RBI guv role in order on ITAT candidate

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Setting aside the rejection of an Indian Revenue Service Officer's candidature for becoming a member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), the Supreme Court on Friday held... Read More