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Politics of nepotism, casteism, appeasement will end: UP CM

Politics of nepotism, casteism, appeasement will end: UP CM

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He added that the rival parties had tried to project the Bharatiya Janata Party as communal and therefore "untouchable" but the people realised that the party stood for their welfare.

UP CM demands more Haj quota

UP CM demands more Haj quota

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday demanded that the Centre should increase quota of Haj pilgrims from the state.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath gets Z-Plus security cover

UP CM Yogi Adityanath gets Z-Plus security cover

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

As part of the new and upgraded security paraphernalia, Adityanath will have about 25-28 commandos accompanying him with sophisticated weapons at all times he is mobile and his convoy will have pilot and escort vehicles armed with jammers.

Surya namaskar similar to namaz: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Surya namaskar similar to namaz: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Adityanath, who had in the past lashed out at a section of Muslims for terming the practice of 'surya namaskar' as un-Islamic, said the sun salutation was a beautiful example of religious harmony. "The namaz offered by Muslims resembles different postures and asanas of surya namaskar including pranayam.

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"Party's central observers -- Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav -- will be present at the meeting on Saturday at 5 pm," UP BJP general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The AIMIM chief questioned whether the public will have any faith in the Constitution and law and order of the country after this incident.

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Formidable challenges including funds for the farm loan-waiver, and law and order stare him at his face, with the opposition claiming the misses have outnumbered the hits.

UP CM 'downloads' PK, lands in piracy row

UP CM 'downloads' PK, lands in piracy row

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

An inadvertent slip by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav while declaring Bollywood hit PK as tax free has not only earned him criticism on the social media but a social activist has also moved an application for lodging an FIR, accusing him of piracy.

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Adityanath called for an end to the Muslim practice of 'triple talaq' and advocated implementation of a common civil code in the country.

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.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

But the police campaign aimed at ensuring safety of women, especially young girls, was reportedly marked by some stray cases of harassment of innocent youths amid concerns that it could spawn moral policing.

Puja, havan at UP CM's residence before Adityanath moves in

Puja, havan at UP CM's residence before Adityanath moves in

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The priest informed that seven rooms of the CM's residence were 'purified'.

BJP likely to elect new UP CM on March 16

BJP likely to elect new UP CM on March 16

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The names of several probables, including Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who had led the BJP government in the state in the past, were doing the rounds at the state party office.

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

Banner at UP police station says 'BJP workers not allowed', 6 held

Banner at UP police station says 'BJP workers not allowed', 6 held

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The banner reads, 'BJP Karyakartaon Ka Thane Main Aana Mana Hai (BJP workers are forbidden from entering the police station)'.

Mulayam Singh Yadav 'quite critical': Hospital

Mulayam Singh Yadav 'quite critical': Hospital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Dr Sanjeev Gupta, medical director at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram said that the founder of the Samajwadi Party is being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital by a comprehensive team of specialists.

Mulayam will be UP CM, reiterates Akhilesh

Mulayam will be UP CM, reiterates Akhilesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The Samajwadi Party will hold its parliamentary board meeting on Wednesday to decide it's chief ministerial candidate.

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The remarks come as another setback to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who was recently removed from party's state president post owing to an apparent feud in the first family of the state.

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assured wrestler Narsingh Yadav that his government will request the centre to order CBI probe into the doping scandal, which has led to the grappler being handed a four-year ban.

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

In what may be seen as a message to the electorate that he has a say in the party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday inducted three Cabinet and two Ministers of State (Independent Charge) ahead of next year's assembly elections in the state.

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The names of a host of leaders, including some sitting MPs are doing the rounds in political circles.

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled a reception to be hosted in his honour by the New York Consul General Dnyaneshwar Mulay on Saturday, besides boycotting the Harvard lecture in protest against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's detention at Boston airport on Friday.

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The two-time CM, who had also been the Rajasthan Governor, died at a Lucknow hospital on Saturday after prolonged illness.

UP CM remains mum over minister's obscene remarks

UP CM remains mum over minister's obscene remarks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav has been silent over his cabinet colleague Raja Ram Pandey's grossly obscene remarks about two women IAS officers.

UP CM Mayawati is worth 88 crore!

UP CM Mayawati is worth 88 crore!

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati welath ahs grown in leaps and bounds since she took over as Uttar Pradesh chief minister, her declaratioin made while filing her nomination seeking a fresh term in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council shows her to possess assets of 88 crore (880 million).

SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav dead, last rites today

SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav dead, last rites today

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mulayam's last rites will be performed with full state honours in Saifai near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss UP polls

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss UP polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The core committee of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP met at the party headquarters in Lucknow in the presence of Nadda.

UP CM silent on CMO's 'abduction' by minister

UP CM silent on CMO's 'abduction' by minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Even 24 hours after the district chief medical officer of Gonda was allegedly abducted and kept in confinement by a minister of the Samajwadi Party government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav continued to remain silent on the issue.Even top officials of his government were tightlipped on the issue, though many believe that action against the minister would send a strong message about the intentions of the SP government.

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Top officials from MotoGP's commercial rights holder Dorna had visited India earlier this month to sign a seven-year MoU

UP CM Akhilesh takes security staff by surprise

UP CM Akhilesh takes security staff by surprise

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday climbed the watch tower of his official residence to enquire about the well being of security personnel posted on it.

Brought back from Canada after 108 yrs, Annapurna idol installed in Varanasi

Brought back from Canada after 108 yrs, Annapurna idol installed in Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The idol of the goddess was taken to the temple in a silver palanquin, shouldered by Adityanath.

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh leaves BJP

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh leaves BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Tuesday announced that he has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh is reportedly unhappy with the party top brass for sidelining him. His resignation comes in the wake of rumours that he might join the Samajwadi Party, after he met SP supremo Mulayam Singh a few days ago.

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The oath taking ceremony will be on March 19 at 5 pm and all national leaders of the party will attend the ceremony.

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Speculation has been rife that the Gandhi or his sister Priyanka could be projected as the Congress face in UP.

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued, he said. A search was on to trace others.

Plea challenging Mayawati as UP CM quashed

Plea challenging Mayawati as UP CM quashed

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

A bench comprising Justice Arijit Passayat and Justice P P Naolekar held that there was no merit in the petition as the apex court had earlier decided on similar issues raised before it.

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the next of the kin of an army jawan, who was killed by eve teasers in Meerut.

And Yogi Takes Charge!

And Yogi Takes Charge!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Yogi Adityanath took the oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at the auspicious time of 1600, Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

UP CM Akhikesh Yadav off to Australia on holiday

UP CM Akhikesh Yadav off to Australia on holiday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

While there was no official communication about his trip, sources close to the Yadav household said, "The chief minister is on a private trip along with his family and will be back on July 11."