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Maharashtra to UP, states draw battle lines to woo investors in Davos

Not only that, CMs like Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu, and Revanth Reddy are also expected to hard-sell their states at the grand venue

PM Modi speaks to UP CM Adityanath, inquires about Prayagraj fire situation

The Chief Minister told the Prime Minister that the skilled brigades of NDRF and SDRF had controlled the fire in time

Over 4.5 mn cards distributed by PM Modi among Svamitva beneficiaries in UP

Under the ownership scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed property cards to property owners in various states, including more than 45 lakh cards in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, according to an official statement. The statement said Modi distributed more than 65 lakh property cards (Gharauni) under the scheme to property owners in over 50,000 villages of 230 districts in 10 states and two Union territories through video-conferencing. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the property card distribution programme organised in Barabanki district. The prime minister also interacted with the beneficiaries of the scheme in Barabanki. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the programme organised under the Svamitva Yojana through video-conferencing at his official residence. The statement quoted Adityanath as saying that more than 2.23 crore Gharaunis have been made across the country, while more than one crore Gharaunis have been made in Uttar Pradesh alone. Of

Send officers to Prayagraj 'to study crowd management': UP govt asks NPA

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his government has written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send officers at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj "to study crowd management and other varied aspects" of their duties. "The one thing that has stood out this time is police behaviour. We deployed young police officers for Maha Kumbh duty after training them. We have also written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send young officers here to study crowd management and other varied aspects associated with a mega arrangement of this kind," Adityanath told senior journalists at his 5, Kalidas Marg residence here this evening. "Where else would they (young officers) get an opportunity of this nature to study so much, learn so much directly on the spot?" he asked. Adityanath also said most leading global institutions are currently conducting studies and research on various aspects of the Maha Kumbh, which began in ...

Uttar Pradesh govt approves solar power projects worth Rs 10,000 crore

The UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has picked the two companies to develop three solar power projects, which are expected to become operational by December 2025

UP sugar mills want status-quo on SAP due to rising cost of production

Sugar season runs from October to September

Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 mn devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on 4th day

The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri)

Around 35 mn take dip in Maha Kumbh on 1st 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip. Leading most of the akharas were ash-smeared Naga sadhus or naked seers who mesmerised onlookers with their discipline and mastery of traditional weapons. From skilfully wielding spears and swords to energetically playing the 'damru', their demonstrations were a vibrant celebration of age-old traditions, an official statement said. In addition to the male Naga sadhus, female Naga ascetics were also present in significant numbers. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, around 3.5 crore devotees took a dip on Tuesday, almost double the first day's figure. While the the first major 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh was on Monday on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima', the akharas or the members of the Hindu monastic orders took their first snan on Makar Sankranti. S

Engineer Baba to model Harsha: Youths throng Maha Kumbh in search of peace

"Engineer Baba" is a former Aerospace Engineering student from IIT Bombay. Hailing from Haryana, he is introducing devotees in Maha Kumbh to the profound depths of spirituality using scientific principles. There are others like Engineer Baba who have renounced the worldly life to venture into spirituality. They have become major attractions in the Maha Kumbh which started on Monday. Anchors, models and engineers, both from India and abroad, are increasingly embracing the Sanatan faith and spirituality, according to an official statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. Several inspiring stories have emerged during the Maha Kumbh. Among them is one of originally Abhay Singh, known as Engineer Baba. He is a former Aerospace Engineering student from IIT Bombay. He has captivated the devotees at the Maha Kumbh with his unique approach, blending scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom. Using diagrams and visual presentations, he simplifies complex spiritual concepts, making the

Weather in Prayagraj: Temperature dips in Prayagraj, devotees shiver

The India Meteorological Department predicts cold winds to blow at about 8 km/h in the Maha Kumbh Mela area. Devotees to face severe cold in the coming days

Mahakumbh 2025: 10 mn gather at Sangam; first Amrit Snan begins on Sankranti

Over 10 million devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti for the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, with Akharas leading sacred rituals amid extensive arrangements

10 million devotees take dip in Sangam on 1st Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh

The DGP further informed that apart from that, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti people in major cities across the state are doing Snan

Beating thick fog, intense cold, 16.5 mn take dip on 1st day of Maha Kumbh

The fog was thick, the cold intense and the waters freezing as the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest gathering, began on Monday with over 1.65 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' and the belief it will wash away their sins. Spirituality and astrology, culture and religion, tradition and modern-day technology, it all fused into one in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati in Prayagraj. More than 40 crore people, many from abroad, are expected over 45 days in the mela being held after 12 years. Besides, seers claim the celestial permutations and combinations for the event are taking place after 144 years, making the occasion even more auspicious for the faithful. And so it was that a sea of people converged in Prayagraj for the fabled Maha Kumbh. Ash smeared sadhus from their abode in the Himalayas, the religious from across the country and abroad and those just curious to take in the sights and sounds of the biggest religious ...

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 highlights: 10 million devotees take holy dip in Sangam

Mahakumbh Prayagraj highlights: Catch all the news updates on the Mahakumbh Mela here

Drones, AI, 450 mn visitors: Mahakumbh kicks off with high-tech security

Mahakumbh 2025, hosting 450 million people from Jan 13-Feb 26, features a multi-layered security system by Uttar Pradesh Police to safeguard Prayagraj's key sites, temples, and akharas

Prayagraj weather update: 35 UP districts witness rain ahead of Maha Kumbh

Weather in Prayagraj: The bad weather is raising concerns among devotees and tourists ahead of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. However, farmers are pleased, as the rain is expected to benefit their crops

Mahakumbh begins in Prayagraj with 6 mn people taking holy dip at Sangam

The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced at Sangam --- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers --- on Tuesday with more than 40 lakh people from different walks of life taking the first holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held from January 13 to February 26 will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence. "So far, more than 40 lakh people have taken a dip," Maha Kumbh Mela officer Vijay Kiran Anand told PTI. Speaking about the significance of 'Paush Purnima', Ashutosh Varshney, the convenor of Prayagraj-based NGO Ram Naam Bank, said the occasion occurs on the 15th day of 'Shukla Paksh' in the Hindu calendar month of 'Paush'. It also marks the initiation of 'Kalpvasa', a period of intense spiritual practice and devotion observed by pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela, he added. The holy city of Prayagraj is now welcoming saints, seers, pilgrims, devotees and citizens from differ

Mahakumbh opens on Monday with Rs 25,000 crore revenue expectations

400 mn may join the 45-day congregation; UP expects Rs 2 trn economic spinoff

Kannauj building collapse: All workers rescued after 16-hour operation

All 28 workers trapped under the rubble of a collapsed under-construction building at Kannauj railway station were pulled out safely after a 16-hour-long overnight operation, officials said on Sunday. Of the rescued workers, 26 of them have been admitted to various hospitals in Kannauj, while the rest two with serious injuries shifted to the Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital in Kanpur, they said. The two workers admitted at the LLR Hospital are out of danger, hospital sources said. One of them has a head injury while another sustained leg injury, as per the sources. No fatalities have been reported, the officials said. The shuttering of the under-construction building on the station premises had collapsed Saturday afternoon, trapping the workers. The rescue teams, including personnel from the national and state disaster response forces and the railways, worked through the cold night to clear the debris and safely pull out the trapped workers. Kannauj District Magistrate Shubhrant K

Under-construction building collapses in Kannauj station, probe launched

An under-construction building at the Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, a senior official said. Six workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital. Initial visuals from the site showed scenes of chaos and confusion with crowds, clouds of dust and broken beams as people tried to rescue those who had been trapped. "According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the under-construction shuttering of the roof collapsed," said District Magistrate (DM) Shubhrant Kumar Shukl said. "Our first priority is to rescue the workers who are trapped. We are using all resources at our disposal for the rescue efforts," Shukl, who had rushed to the spot along with other senior officials to oversee the rescue operation, added. A shaken Mahesh Kumar, among those at the site, recalled his narrow escape. "As soon as the concrete was poured over the shuttering, it suddenly collapsed. Everyone on it fell. I was