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Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Yadav took to social media and shared video clips and pictures of the deployment of security personnel, including police and rapid action force, with barricades near his house here, a stone's throw away from the Samajwadi Party headquarters.

Nariman raises questions over appointment of Adityanath

Nariman raises questions over appointment of Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The eminent jurist said the Constitution is under "threat" and those who cannot see the motive behind appointment of Adityanath are either spokespersons of political parties or they must get their head and eyes examined.

Police enter Hathras preacher's ashram for security check

Police enter Hathras preacher's ashram for security check

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The police entered the ashram premises of religious preacher Jagat Guru Saakar Vishwahari Bhole Baba in Mainpuri, UP, and later said he was not present there. A police official said they had gone there to check security arrangements.

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

They are believed to have discussed the evolving political situation in the state where opposition parties have joined hands to challenge the BJP.

Adityanath orders closure of abattoirs; bans cow smuggling

Adityanath orders closure of abattoirs; bans cow smuggling

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Official sources did not specify the type of slaughterhouses which will be shut.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

He said the multi-party committee formed by the Speaker in Himachal Pradesh would discuss all issues about street vending on October 3. Singh's remarks came a day after the Congress top brass chided him over his remarks on mandatory display of names by the street vendors and told him that no one was allowed to go against the party's policies and ideologies.

Ayodhya voters: BJP fulfilled promises, but...

Ayodhya voters: BJP fulfilled promises, but...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The year began with Ayodhya getting ready for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. Almost four months later, the excitement has settled down and some voters are crediting the Bharatiya Janata Party for fulfilling its promise while others feel that development should reach every corner of the district.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Yogi Adityanath sworn in as UP CM; heads 47-member team

Yogi Adityanath sworn in as UP CM; heads 47-member team

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-ruled States are at the ceremony.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Yogi Adityanath's outfit emerges as BJP rival in UP polls

Yogi Adityanath's outfit emerges as BJP rival in UP polls

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The Hindu Yuva Vahini, floated by its firebrand leader and Lok Sabha member Yogi Adityanath, has fielded candidates against the saffron party in six assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Modi's Reverence For Ram Lalla

Modi's Reverence For Ram Lalla

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi was the centre of attention at the pran pratishtha ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

Hathras stampede: Hunt on for preacher Bhole Baba

Hathras stampede: Hunt on for preacher Bhole Baba

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

'No one has been given a clean chit. The investigation is on and government agencies are searching for the main accused who is absconding'

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Amid the huge rush of devotees in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow to review the steps taken for crowd management and advised VIPs planning to visit the temple to inform the authorities in advance.

UP cabinet meet in Ayodhya: Yogi, ministers pray at Ram temple

UP cabinet meet in Ayodhya: Yogi, ministers pray at Ram temple

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

A cabinet meeting outside Lucknow -- a rare event -- was held for the first time in Prayagraj in January of 2019.

BJP MP Adityanath defies ban, addresses election meeting

BJP MP Adityanath defies ban, addresses election meeting

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defied a ban on his election meeting in Lucknow by addressing it and accused the SP government of following a communal agenda.

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the BJP will win over 74 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Like Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya worked at tea stalls. Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, is a professor at Lucknow university.

Adityanath draws flak for sharing stage with murder-accused MLA

Adityanath draws flak for sharing stage with murder-accused MLA

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Asked whether he will join the BJP, he said, "Why not? Whatever Maharaj ji tells me, I will do."

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Adityanath will be the 21st UP chief minister and the fourth from the BJP.

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'Yogi Adityanath will prove to be the most popular and effective chief minister, overseeing a regime of peace and justice, harsh on wrongdoers and rabble rousers, encouraging those who work for India,' says Tarun Vijay.

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Hindutva poster boy has lost his sheen following the BJP's poll reverses in Hindi heartland states and his style of governance, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ram temple in Ayodhya, as seen from space

Ram temple in Ayodhya, as seen from space

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Taken from the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite hovering over space, the image shared by ISRO on Sunday shows the grand new temple which will be inaugurated on January 22.

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

A first information report (FIR) was filed in Ghaziabad on Monday against Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups and other offences following a complaint by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, according to police.

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'It would be interesting to see how Yogi Adityanath is received in Tamil Nadu, where he is due to end his Ram Rajya Rath Yatra in Rameswaram on March 23.'

Voters have shown EVM means 'Every Vote Modi', says Yogi Adityanath

Voters have shown EVM means 'Every Vote Modi', says Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The CM's swipe was aimed not just at Kejriwal but also at the SP and BSP who have been raising questions about the EVMs.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

Threat to kill Yogi: Efforts to nab UP youth underway

Threat to kill Yogi: Efforts to nab UP youth underway

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been lodged and efforts are on to trace the culprit while taking note of a message on social media using abusive language against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and threatening to kill him, police said on Thursday.

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

He is the fourth chief minister from the saffron party to head the northern state. Before Adityanath, Kalyan Singh, Ram Prakash Gupta and Rajnath Singh of the BJP had served as Uttar Pradesh chief ministers.

Rajputs to boycott BJP candidates in 3 UP seats

Rajputs to boycott BJP candidates in 3 UP seats

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Rajputs here held a 'mahapanchayat' and decided to boycott the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Muzaffarnagar, Kairana and Saharanpur Lok Sabha constituencies for allegedly neglecting the community while distributing party tickets, a leader said on Wednesday.

VHP warns against fraudsters collecting Ram Temple donations

VHP warns against fraudsters collecting Ram Temple donations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Sunday said 'some people' have been seeking funds in the name of the Ayodhya Ram temple trust without any approval and a complaint has been made to Uttar Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Union home ministry requesting for immediate action against them.

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Swamy on Wednesday extended support to his party MP Yogi Adityanath, who accused Mother Teresa of being part of a 'conspiracy to Christianise India', saying the views are not isolated, as there have been books published in this regard.

Yogi Adityanath marks BJP's return to aggressive Hindutva line

Yogi Adityanath marks BJP's return to aggressive Hindutva line

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Is the Bharatiya Janata Party back to its hackneyed Hindutva agenda? The question is being raised following the party's decision to entrust the leadership of the party's campaign for the forthcoming state bye-election in Uttar Pradesh to the saffron clad rabble-rouser Mahant Adityanath.

1 year of Yogi's government: Bypoll defeat halts Adityanath's dream run

1 year of Yogi's government: Bypoll defeat halts Adityanath's dream run

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The UP CM failed to launch any major infrastructure project of its own, including the proposed Purvanchal Expressway, and also rid the roads of potholes by June 2017.

Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi

Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

In a video message, Madhukar's lawyer AP Singh claimed that his client had surrendered in Delhi, where he was undergoing treatment.

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath has stoked a controversy with his remarks again.

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said they have arrested six sevadars (volunteers), including two women, of the organising committee in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people.