Lucknow

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC has rejected the bail plea of an IRS officer Prabha Bhandari posted as deputy commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax at Jhansi in connection with a bribery case of Rs 1.5 crore.A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on the bail application of Bhandari. The bench…

Lucknow: A city NIA/ATS court on Thursday sentenced three members of banned CPI (Maoist) to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for conspiring to wage war against the State and attempting to spread terror through organised activities across Uttar Pradesh.The court also slapped a fine of Rs 29,000 each on the trio — Shivraj Singh Bagdawal…

Lucknow: On the occasion of the first day of Navratri dedicated to Maa Shailputri, Uttar Pradesh govt highlighted its nine-year journey of governance, asserting that a strict zero-tolerance policy towards crime has firmly established the rule of law in the state, making it safer for citizens, businesses, and investors alike.Officials stated that sustained action against…

Lucknow: BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Wednesday said UP has undergone a “historic transformation” since 2017 under chief minister Yogi Adityanath, emerging as a major growth engine of the country.In a statement, Singh highlighted key achievements of the state govt, claiming improvements in governance, infrastructure and inclusive development. He said law and order has strengthened…

Lucknow: Former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said despite concerted efforts by the BJP to malign the party, the people of the state would bring the Samajwadi Party (SP) back to power in the 2027 Assembly elections.“The BJP was not a political party but a gang of blind followers. It was attempting to create…

Lucknow: State govt has invited PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Jewar International Airport , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Wednesday, describing the project as a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure-led growth. Sources said that March 28 is the proposed date given to the PM for the inauguration. Speaking at the release of…

Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has reiterated that there can be no embargo regarding prayers or religious function being conducted within the private premises of a person irrespective of their faith. The court relied on the Maranatha Full Gospel Ministries ruling while deciding a petition filed by Sambhal resident Munazir Khan. A division bench of…

Lucknow: A biker suffering grievous injuries after coming into contact with the sharp kite string in Aliganj on Wednesday.The incident occurred near Purnia bridge, where a man riding a motorcycle with his wife and child was returning home after buying notebooks for the child. As they approached the stretch, the high-speed bike ran into a…

Lucknow: Shocking details have emerged in the murder of Vishnu Yadav, 30, at his in-laws’ residence in Aashiana, where the accused initially attempted to mislead police and prevent them from entering the house.According to police sources, when officers reached the house in Sector I of Aashiana on receiving information, the accused tried to downplay the…

Lucknow: Vishnu Yadav, 30, who came to Lucknow from Pratapgarh to finalise plans to shift here so that his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter could have a brighter future, was allegedly beaten to death by his in-laws in the Aashiana area on Tuesday night.A sales executive with an internet services company, Vishnu, had come to his in-laws’ residence…