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Oppn alleges UP govt hiding deep secret in Dubey encounter, demands probe

Leaders from several opposition parties have alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is hiding "a deep secret" with regard to the killing of Kanpur encounter main accused Vikas Dubey

Yogi govt deferring Covid-19 tests; difficult to assess situation: Akhilesh

The Uttar Pradesh government is avoiding COVID tests, making it difficult to assess the current situation in the state, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav claimed on Tuesday. As a result of this, it is also difficult to assess when the disease will reach its peak in Uttar Pradesh, he said on Twitter. "Uttar Pradesh is suffering from a law and order problem besides coronavirus. As corona tests are being deferred, the exact situation is unknown, and it is difficult to assess when the disease will reach its peak," Yadav said in a tweet in Hindi. "The government should disclose how it will prepare to fight the disease when it peaks," he added. The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh has reached 672 with 12 more fatalities reported on Monday. The total number of cases in the state stands at 22,828.

Galwan clash: Rahul hails martyred soldier, Mamata announces compensation

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the government should not only give a strategic, but also an economic reply to China

Clueless UP govt's moves have added to people's woes: Akhilesh Yadav

Former UP Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav spoke about the challenges before the state government and measures taken so far

2 priests murdered in Bulandshahr; Adityanath orders 'strict action'

Jagdish (55) and Sher Singh (45) were allegedly hit with a lathi at Paguana village's Shiva temple in Anupshahr police station area, police said. The alleged killer has been arrested

Punjab CM ropes in Manmohan Singh to chalk out economic road map ahead

The Punjab chief minister said he had written to Manmohan Singh 'to guide us, along with the group of experts'

Akhilesh again slams UP govt for 'failing to manage coronavirus crisis'

He even claimed that the state had adopted a discriminatory attitude in resolving the crisis of UP-origin labourers stuck in other states

Akhilesh questions PM Modi's claim on screening of travellers at airports

"The country would be truly benefitted, if and only if the meaningful work is done," the SP chief said

To track movement, Kerala police use wedding photographers who fly drones

So now those who flout the lockdown have started avoiding main roads and places where people gather and play games

Newborn named 'Lockdown' to show support for PM's appeal to stay indoors

The child was born on Monday, almost a week into the lockdown in the country

Dosa to fish: An isolation ward offers rich meals for coronavirus patients

The kids' meal includes milk as well

Palm reader predicted 350 seats for SP in 2022 UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav

Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yadav said that if BJP can win 300 seats by spreading lies, then Samajwadi Party will win 351 seats by working honestly

Love, peace and harmony: PM Modi, President and others wish 'Happy Holi'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, besides a host of other political heavyweights, also sent out their good wishes to people through Twitter and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship

PM Modi's plan to 'give up' social media accounts: How internet reacted?

The post garnered thousands of likes and retweets within just a few minutes

Madhya Pradesh govt says no 5-star hotel events after Centre cuts Budget

To cut unwarranted expenses, government events will not be hosted in five-star hotels from now and no new cars will be purchased

Why SP and BSP are reluctant to take advantage of CAA turmoil in UP?

As Uttar Pradesh went through a deep turmoil, following the agitation against the CAA and the crackdown on dissenters, SP and BSP strangely remained muted

How prepared is Oppn for UP polls? 3 upcoming elections will test readiness

This year promises to offer ample opportunities on electoral turf to the 3 main opposition parties to get their act together and play the 'semi-final' of sorts before the 'final match' in two years

BJP, Cong in blame game over National Population Register & detention camps

The BJP said the Congress-led UPA initiated the NPR in 2010, along with the Census 2011 exercise, and that it had also approved construction of detention centres

NPR, NRC against poor and minorities, I will not fill form: Akhilesh

All Indians should come forward to save the country from those violating the Constitution, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said

Year in Review: Events that made biggest political news in India in 2019

From revocation of J&K's special status to the Citizenship Amendment Act, Business Standard lists six defining events of 2019 that became the biggest political issues in India