News for 'Uttar Pradesh Board'

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be held at Bengaluru's Idgah Maidan, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while refusing to grant permission for the function and ordered status quo on the plot by both parties. Noting that no such function as Ganesh Chaturthi was organised at Idgah Maidan for the past 200 years, the top court asked the parties to approach the Karnataka high court for the resolution of the dispute.

HIL: Ranchi edge past Delhi with late goal

HIL: Ranchi edge past Delhi with late goal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Ashley Jackson's late goal helped Ranchi Rhinos beat Delhi Waveriders 1-0 in their second outing in the Hockey India League match.

Why The Kashmir Files Has The BJP's Blessings

Why The Kashmir Files Has The BJP's Blessings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Why has the BJP taken such great interest in the film? Not to put too fine a point on it, a possible reason is its propaganda value. Since the film shows the plight of the Kashmiri Pandits during their exodus from the Valley, Muslims are depicted in a poor light, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Illegal sand mining a reality, admits UP government

Illegal sand mining a reality, admits UP government

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday reluctantly admitted before the National Green Tribunal that illegal sand mining was going on in the state and not even a single environmental clearance had been granted for it in Gautam Budh Nagar district.

Next UP polls: PDF may contest 147 seats

Next UP polls: PDF may contest 147 seats

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Predicting a tough time for Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, the newly-formed Peoples Democratic Front on Tuesday indicated that it might contest in 147 seats in the next Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

UP govt to probe bribery allegations

UP govt to probe bribery allegations

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

"If need be, the state government will bring out a law to stop corruption in sport," Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister R.K. Chaudhary said on Tuesday.

Coke shelves Varanasi expansion due to protests, approval delay

Coke shelves Varanasi expansion due to protests, approval delay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Villagers and activists had long been alleging over-exploitation and pollution of groundwater and soil by the unit.

The challenges ahead for new BJP chief Nadda

The challenges ahead for new BJP chief Nadda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His immediate challenge is the February 8 Delhi assembly polls followed by year-end elections in Bihar. However, his big test would be the next year's assembly polls in West Bengal, a state where the BJP has emerged as a strong challenger to Mamata Banerjee-headed TMC.

Tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar groups critical of Covid care

Tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar groups critical of Covid care

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The two media groups have been critical of the Covid-19 management in the country and have done numerous news stories on the subject during the second wave of the pandemic that hit the country between April and May.

SC allows juvenile board to rule on minor in Delhi gang rape case

SC allows juvenile board to rule on minor in Delhi gang rape case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Juvenile Justice Board to deliver its verdict in the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case involving a minor.

Kaul helps Punjab recover

Kaul helps Punjab recover

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Uday Kaul struck a fine hundred as Punjab recovered from a top-order collapse to close at 324 for seven on the opening day of their four day Ranji Trophy Super League Group B against Uttar Pradesh

Mulayam orders probe into Mau riots

Mulayam orders probe into Mau riots

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The committee has three weeks to submit its report.

Muslim community leaders accept Ayodhya verdict, call for peace

Muslim community leaders accept Ayodhya verdict, call for peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Religious scholar Hazrat Moin Miyan said though the option of filing a review petition is open, they are accepting the verdict for the betterment of the society.

SC dismisses pleas seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

SC dismisses pleas seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

18 review pleas were filed against the November 9 verdict of the apex court. The SC found 'no ground to entertain' any of them.

SC dismisses plea against offline exams for Class 10, 12

SC dismisses plea against offline exams for Class 10, 12

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'This creates not only false hopes, it creates confusion all over to students who are preparing'

Raina, Sreesanth offered BCCI contracts

Raina, Sreesanth offered BCCI contracts

Rediff.com4 May 2006

They have been offered players contracts in Group 'C' with a retainership of Rs. 20 lakhs each.

BJP leadership will pick next UP CM after polls: State minister

BJP leadership will pick next UP CM after polls: State minister

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya has said the state's next chief minister will be decided by the Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership after the assembly polls, prompting the Samajwadi Party to suggest that the ruling party is divided on the leadership issue.

'UP selectors asked for money'

'UP selectors asked for money'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

A young Uttar Pradesh cricketer accused state selectors of demanding money for a place in the under-17 team for the Vijay Merchant Trophy.

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students of the Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut have been booked for sedition by the Uttar Pradesh government after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan cricket team against India in the Asia Cup match between the two sides.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

Senior BJP leaders rush to Delhi

Senior BJP leaders rush to Delhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

An emergency meeting of the BJP parliamentary board has been called to discuss the developments in UP.

Bihar: NHPC engineer freed

Bihar: NHPC engineer freed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

T Mandal, general manager (project) with NHPC, had been abducted from Vaishali district in Bihar on November 19.

Train ferrying migrants from Mumbai to UP reaches Odisha

Train ferrying migrants from Mumbai to UP reaches Odisha

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The Railways said it had intentionally changed the route.

How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

LSG, despite losing three wickets in Powerplay with just 23 runs on the board, managed to win the game by one wicket on Monday, with the West Indian middle-order batter scoring a 19-ball 62, and blasting the fastest half-century in IPL 2023 off just 15 deliveries.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

India logged 10,488 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,10,413, while the active cases declined to 1,22,714, the lowest in 532 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

CBSE UP topper wants to become IAS officer

CBSE UP topper wants to become IAS officer

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Mythili Mishra who scored 99 per cent marks in the CBSE Class 12 exams wants to procure a bachelor's and master's degree in Political Science .

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The court asked the UP govt to get examined the disputed premises by a five-member team of the ASI at its expense.

UP polls: Will transform Bundelkhand like Kutch, says PM Modi

UP polls: Will transform Bundelkhand like Kutch, says PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Explaining his vision for the region, Modi cited the example of Kutch district of Gujarat.

REL's Dadri SEZ plan held up

REL's Dadri SEZ plan held up

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

EC delists 86 more fictitious political parties, total number at 357

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Election Commission on Tuesday ordered the delisting of another 86 'non-existent' registered unrecognised political parties, raising the number of such organisations red flagged by the poll panel for failing to comply with electoral rules to 537.

Muzaffarnagar rape accused seeks bail

Muzaffarnagar rape accused seeks bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

The bail plea of Ali Mohammad would come up for hearing on June 27 in the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, his lawyer V K Tyagi said.

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Prabhu said he was 'extremely pained by the unfortunate accidents, injuries to passengers and loss of precious lives'.

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

This disputed the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board's claim that the Taj as a Waqf property and that they should get rights over its control and management.

Two Haryana ministers die in chopper crash

Two Haryana ministers die in chopper crash

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Power Minister O P Jindal has been identified as one of the victims of the crash.

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

During the freedom struggle, Shah had launched revolts in the Awadh region. He made the local mosque, Masjid Sarai, located in Chowk area of Faizabad his headquarters. As he liberated Faizabad and larger part of Awadh region, he used the premises of this mosque to hold meetings with rebel leaders.

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Saturday announced as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate.

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

In view of the high demand for oxygen in the country following a record spike in coronavirus cases, the Railways has decided to run Oxygen Express trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country.