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"Govt has to raise electricity bills amid West Asia crisis, people should take it positively": UP Minister on 10% electricity bill hike

Uttar Pradesh residents will face a 10 percent rise in electricity bills starting June. This increase is attributed to escalating fuel costs and the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge. Minister Narendra Kashyap urged citizens to view this revision positively. The UP Power Corporation Limited confirmed the surcharge is in…

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96% of Indian cricket viewers now on YouTube as digital superfans reshape sports marketing: Google

Around the clock, Indian sports supporters are more connected than ever. YouTube stands out as a pivotal platform for sports engagement, with influencers acting as conduits between events and fans. This digital transformation is prompting brands to rethink their marketing approaches, especially towards audiences like Gen Z. Young fans find…

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110 electric buses to connect Jewar airport; UP CM reviews expressway, industrial projects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the deployment of 110 electric buses for the upcoming Noida International Airport by June 15. He also emphasized expanding EV charging infrastructure, targeting 10,000 stations by 2030. The CM reviewed expressway projects, stressing expedited land acquisition for key routes and boosting investment…

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Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.

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Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding services. Medical colleges and nursing institutions will be strengthened with modern technology. Ayushman Yojana support for the poor was highlighted. Efforts are underway to enhance emergency services and control communicable diseases.

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Govt gives up Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue after excise duty cut on petrol and diesel: Petroleum Ministry

The Indian government has sacrificed nearly Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue by lowering excise duty on petrol and diesel. This move aims to protect consumers from rising fuel prices driven by the West Asia crisis. Despite this, oil companies continue to face daily losses.

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UP records highest-ever power supply at 31,804 MW: Energy Minister AK Sharma

Uttar Pradesh has set a new record for electricity supply. Energy Minister AK Sharma announced peak demand reached 31,804 MW on Sunday night. This figure is claimed to be the highest in the state's and the country's history. Urban areas are receiving up to 24 hours of uninterrupted power, while…

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'Maha Power Disaster': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over UP power crisis, Yogi Adityanath says 'providing power a priority'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the ongoing power crisis. He alleges that the ruling party is using political tactics and cabinet changes to distract from public discontent. Yadav claims BJP leaders are seeking to protect their political futures ahead of elections. The…

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Centre pushed country into economic crisis: Akhilesh Yadav

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also attacked the Centre over rising prices of petrol and diesel and asked who was accountable for the state of the economy after 12 years in power, according to a Samajwadi Party (SP) statement.

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'Nail scratches, eardrum ruptured, head slammed against wall': Family of Delhi woman claims beatings never stopped over dowry demands

A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from her terrace in West Delhi, with her brother alleging dowry harassment and abuse by her in-laws. The family claimed she had nail scratches and her head was slammed against wall with her eardrum ruptured. Veena Kumari reportedly told her sister she was…

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Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad temperature update: IMD issues orange alert for capital and NCR region, mercury to touch 44 degrees

Delhi temperature today: Delhi is bracing for a scorching week as temperatures are predicted to hit 44°C, with an orange alert issued. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist for seven days due to dry northwesterly winds. Noida and Ghaziabad also face similar intense heat. Meanwhile, Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded…

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UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based education

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizing professional conduct among teachers and stricter monitoring of student attendance. She also called for improvements in women’s hostel facilities and the expansion of skill-based courses to enhance employability. Stressing the…

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Banda heatwave alert: Uttar Pradesh braces for severe heat as IMD warns 11 districts; check Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad forecast

Banda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2°C for three consecutive days. Red alerts are issued for multiple districts, anticipating temperatures 3-4°C above normal. Unusually hot nights are also expected, offering little respite from the scorching conditions in the state.

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A trail of grief, little accountability: The Marion Biotech story after 68 children deaths

This is the third part of an investigative series examining pharmaceutical companies linked to the deaths of children from contaminated medicines, and the regulatory failures that allowed them to keep operating. It is supported by the Thakur Foundation. The foundation has not exercised any editorial control over the project.

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UP Cabinet expansion: Former BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary gets MSME, Manoj Pandey to take charge of Food and Civil Supplies

Uttar Pradesh government has expanded its cabinet. New ministers and promoted leaders have been given important portfolios. This move strengthens the administrative team ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party aims for a third consecutive term. New ministers have taken their oath of office.

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UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab report

Scientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. Toxicological analysis of vulture and dog carcasses, along with rice samples, confirmed lethal levels of the potent pesticide, locally known as 'Furadan'.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for COVID-like national spirit to tide over West Asia crisis

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to embrace self-reliance amid West Asian crises. He highlighted the state's significant development since 2017, citing infrastructure growth, increased agricultural output, and a tripling of per capita income. Adityanath emphasized the government's commitment to policy and determination for future progress, positioning Uttar…

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Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetings

A central government employees' association has urged the Centre to issue guidelines for work from home and virtual meetings. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to cut avoidable expenditure amid the West Asia crisis. The association believes a structured framework will boost productivity and support a green secretariat.

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Akasa Air to Launch Flights from Noida International Airport Starting June 2026

The era of travelling all the way to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) for domestic flights is set to change for residents of Western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region. In a major development for Indian aviation, Akasa Air has announced that it will begin operations from the…

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Over 1 lakh pending cases: Noida burned after years of silence in labour courts

Ram Kishan left for work before his family woke up. It was November 3, 2017, and the Moser Baer plant in Greater Noida had been dark for two days – management had called it maintenance, told workers to come back on the third day. So Kishan showed up at the…

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Suvendu aide murder: Mother of UP man arrested in Chandranath Rath case claims son innocent, demands CBI probe

A grieving mother from Ballia protests the arrest of her son, Raj Singh, in connection with the controversial Chandranath Rath murder case. Captured by Bengal Police during his return from Ayodhya, she claims that he is the victim of a grave miscarriage of justice.

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Bengal: Three held from UP in killing of CM Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath. Rath was an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed a breakthrough in the investigation, which utilized digital clues and interstate links. Investigators are working to apprehend the remaining suspects…

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Adityanath meets Governor Anandiben Patel; UP cabinet expansion likely on Sunday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow. This meeting has sparked intense speculation about a potential expansion of the state cabinet. Political circles are abuzz with possibilities for the expansion happening soon. The Bharatiya Janata Party's recent success in assembly elections has further fueled these…

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The new official ‘one cuisine’ list is everything UP is not about

My paternal grandmother, my Dida, was from Banaras. She spent the first 17 years of her life there before she married my grandfather and moved to the Central Provinces, now Madhya Pradesh. She waxed eloquent about Ramnagar ke baingan until her last days. She died at a ripe eighty-four and…

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‘Encounter specialist’ as Bengal poll guardian: When an observer becomes a ‘viral hero’

In a News18 India segment posted on X today, the thumbnail read: “Singham Ki Entry: Kiski Hogi Victory” (Singham's entry: Whose victory will it be?). On one side sat a cutout of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; on the other, a stylised, cinematic-style photo of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma racking…

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