The CBI court on Friday framed charges against gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his son Umar in a case related to kidnapping and assault of a businessman in Deoria jail where Atiq was then lodged.
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Atiq Ahmed's aide Abdul Kavi surrenders before Lucknow court
Sharpshooter Abdul Kavi, who had been absconding for the past 18 years after being named in the 2005 Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal murder case, has surrendered quietly in the Lucknow CBI court.
Atiq Ahmed's brother-in-law held for funding shooters
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation with the Prayagraj Police have arrested Atiq Ahmed's brother-in-law, Akhlaq Ahmed from Meerut, in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case.
Akhilesh meets BSP MP, triggers speculation
A meeting between Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP MP Ritesh Pandey has triggered speculation of the latter joining the SP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
UP bizman duped into buying 84 refrigerators
Accordingly, he sent the amount to the bank account, which the miscreant claimed to be of the company. Later, when Prakhar did not receive the goods, he dialled the same number but it was switched off.
6 UP MLAs faced disqualification after conviction by courts
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan faced disqualification from the state Assembly last month after a Moradabad court order sentenced him to two years in jail in a 15-year-old case. He held the Rampur Assembly seat.
UP power strike casts shadow on law and order situation
As the strike by power employees in Uttar Pradesh entered its third day on Sunday, the law-and-order situation in several districts is getting disrupted due to protests and demonstrations by people facing prolonged power cuts.
Another pee-gate incident, this time on train by TTE in UP
Navratna Gautam, in-charge of GRP Charbagh railway station said that the action was taken on the complaint of passenger Rajesh, a resident of Amritsar, whose wife faced the ordeal.
Double engine government gives high priority to development: Modi
The Prime Minister expressed happiness at addressing the Rozgar Mela almost every week in BJP-ruled states and the country continuously getting many talented youths who bring new thinking and efficiency in the government system.
Probe into removal of Shivaji portrait from UP's KMC University
Students of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (KMC) Language University on Wednesday continued to demand the removal of the warden, who allegedly stopped them from celebrating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19 even as the university authorities formed a panel to probe the matter.
20 vehicles collide on Lucknow-Delhi highway due to fog
After the incident, the local police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot. The injured were later taken to the hospital for treatment. Later, the police helped clear the traffic jam.
Swami Prasad Maurya, Mahant Raju Das come to blows at TV conclave
The two were there to attend a news conclave organised by a TV channel during which they got into a heated argument which turned physical. The security personnel rushed in to separate the two.
Oppn attacks Yogi govt ahead of GIS-23
Just before the Global Investors' Summit (GIS)-2023 kicks off on Friday, opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have mounted a blistering attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led state government.
Women can offer 'namaz' in mosques: AIMPLB to SC
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has informed the Supreme Court in an affidavit that the entry of women into mosques for offering 'namaz' inside is permitted.
AIMPLB opposes UCC, says it is against spirit of constitution
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) met here on Sunday and discussed various issues including the Gyanvapi dispute, uniform civil code and other issues related to Muslims.
As caste census demand grows louder, 'Mandal politics' returns to UP
The BJP, which had planned to make Ram temple - expected to be completed by then - its main poll plank in the 2024 elections, is now being gradually forced to rethink its strategy.
Air Asia flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow after bird hit
A Kolkata-bound AirAsia flight made an emergency landing at Lucknow airport after suffering a bird hit soon after take-off on Sunday, an airline official said.
Lucknow house collapse: Rescue operations end, 3rd body retrieved
The rescue operations in the house collapse incident here have finally ended with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams retrieving a body of a 42-year-old woman, increasing the overall toll to three.
How Netaji lived on as 'Gumnami Baba' in the minds of believers
Baba, as he was called, remained a complete recluse and interacted with only a handful of 'believers' who visited him regularly. He never stepped out of his house, rather room, and majority of the people claim to have seen him only from a distance.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: UP govt opposes Union minister's son's bail in SC
In a surprise move, the Uttar Pradesh government, on Thursday, opposed the bail plea of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son, who is one of the accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, in the Supreme Court.
Aggressive Akhilesh takes to the streets to refurbish his 'Twitter chhaap' leader image
Akhilesh has worked hard at the grassroots level during the recent Mainpuri Lok Sabha elections. Therefore, the SP won this seat by a huge margin of votes, added the SP leader.
'Madrasas open for students of all faiths'
Dr Javed said: "The madrasas, as an invaluable instrument of traditional education, have played a vital role in spreading literacy among the downtrodden segments of society. Students can be of any faith."
Mathura is UP's own Jamtara in cyber crime
A Lucknow-based businessman was recently targeted in a "sextortion" attempt. Soon after accepting a woman's friend request on social media, he received a WhatsApp video call from her.
They can poison me: Akhilesh refuses tea offered by UP cops
Agarwal was arrested on Sunday morning after three cases were registered against him at Hazratganj police station allegedly for making objectionable remarks on Twitter through the party's social media handle.
UP govt to make new policy for Covid management: CM Yogi
The Uttar Pradesh government will formulate a fresh policy for the prevention and management of Covid-19 in consultation with the state-level health advisory committee, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.