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UP police detain cleric Tauqeer Raza after Bareilly protest turns violent

Police on Saturday detained Tauqeer Raza Khan, a local cleric and chief of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, whose call for a protest supporting the 'I love Muhammad' campaign led to a violent clash between demonstrators and police after Friday prayers in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, officials said on Saturday. Tauqeer Raza has been taken into custody, and further legal proceedings are underway. The situation is peaceful and under control, Bareilly SSP Anurag Arya told the media. The detention followed a day of tension in Bareilly where a large crowd carrying I Love Muhammad' posters clashed with police outside a mosque in the Kotwali area after Friday prayers. The crowd was reportedly angry over the last-minute cancellation of a proposed demonstration called by Raza, who claimed the authorities denied permission for it. Over two dozen people were detained following the clash, which saw stone-pelting and vandalism. According to police sources, Raza released a video statement on Friday night

UP CM warns against law and order disruptions after Bareilly clashes

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday delivered a sharp rebuke following the clashes between police and locals in Bareilly on Friday, stating that the state government has sent a firm message that disruptions to law and order will not be tolerated. The comments, made while speaking at a 'Viksit UP' event of a media house, appear to be directed at cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, who had initially called for a protest in support of the "I Love Muhammad" campaign. "Yesterday, a Maulana forgot who is in power in the state," Adityanath said, without taking any names. "He thought he could halt the system whenever he wanted, but we made it clear that there would be neither a roadblock nor a curfew. However, the lesson we have taught will make future generations think twice before rioting," he said. The chief minister questioned the intent behind the public gathering. "What kind of way is this to halt the system? This was the trend in UP before 2017, b

At UP trade show, PM speaks of strong, time-tested India-Russia ties

At the UP International Trade Show, PM Modi underlined strong India-Russia ties, spoke of defence production, GST savings, and urged people to embrace swadeshi self-reliance

UP aggregates 100,000 acre industrial land bank under $1-trillion roadmap

Uttar Pradesh has created a 100,000-acre industrial land bank, aims for Rs 3 trillion manufacturing investments in FY26, and is promoting MSMEs through UPITS 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate international trade show at Greater Noida expo mart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The third edition of the mega event - envisioned under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath - is scheduled to be held from September 25 to 29, and it will present Uttar Pradesh's industrial, agricultural, cultural, and innovation strengths on a global stage, said an official statement. UPITS 2025 aims to create a future-ready ecosystem for youth, entrepreneurs, and international delegates, while celebrating the state's diverse identity through the confluence of craft, culture, and cuisine, it said. Since its inception, UPITS has grown remarkably in scale and impact. The inaugural 2023 edition, opened by President Droupadi Murmu, featured 1,914 exhibitors and 400 foreign buyers. The second edition, inaugurated by then-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, expanded to 2,122 exhibitors, 350 foreign buyers, and 500,000 visitors, generating exp

UP bans caste-based rallies, signs: What the government ordered & what it means

The UP government has issued a decisive order aimed at reducing caste-based discrimination in public life, law enforcement and digital spaces. Watch the video to know what the order says.

Uttar Pradesh MSME loans rise more than 20% to ₹2.48 trillion in FY25

The Yogi Adityanath government has been nudging banks to ease the flow of credit to MSMEs for catalysing the state's industrial development potential and creating local jobs.

UP GDP set to triple to ₹36 trillion by year-end, says CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state's GDP is set to triple by the end of this year to reach Rs 36 trillion, while its per capita income will also jump threefold to Rs 1.2 lakh since 2017. Addressing a workshop on Developed India - Developed Uttar Pradesh Vision 2047' at the Mahayogi Gorakhnath University here, Adityanath highlighted the state's economic growth and plans for its future development, an official said. Stating that Uttar Pradesh's GDP is set to triple by the end of this year, reaching Rs 36 trillion, with per capita income also tripling to Rs 1.2 lakh since 2017, he encouraged citizens to submit suggestions for the state's development on the Developed Uttar Pradesh Vision 2047' portal. Adityanath highlighted the state's achievements since 2017, the year he became chief minister for the first time, in various fields, including the eradication of encephalitis, agricultural modernisation, and significant infrastructure developments such as

UP to benefit most from GST cuts, CM Adityanath hails PM for 'Diwali gift'

Uttar Pradesh will be the biggest beneficiary of the recently announced GST reforms, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday, citing the state's large consumer base, rapid infrastructure growth and thriving manufacturing hubs. He said the tax changes will give a major boost to farmers, local industries and employment while strengthening the state's transformation from a 'BIMARU' state to a prosperous one. Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the "transformative" reforms. He lauded PM Modi for the "Diwali gift". Addressing a press conference here, CM Adityanath said that being the most populous state, Uttar Pradesh is also the country's largest consumer market. "UP's infrastructure has grown tremendously - six cities now have metro rail services, 16 airports are functional and by the year-end, the country's biggest airport will also be operational," he said. The CM said the state, "being India's largest consumer .

Govt to set up textile, apparel parks Sant Kabir's name: UP CM Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that textile and apparel parks will be established in Uttar Pradesh in the name of Sant Kabir, with an aim to boost skill development and employment generation. In a high-level review meeting, the chief minister said Uttar Pradesh, with its rich heritage of handloom and textile products, has the potential to secure a strong position in the global textile market, projected to reach USD 2.3 trillion by 2030. "This scheme, inspired by Sant Kabir's ideals of labour, simplicity and self-reliance, will strike a balance between tradition and modernity while creating new opportunities for investment, production and employment," an official statement quoted Adityanath as saying. According to official data, Uttar Pradesh is among India's top textile and apparel exporters. In 2023-24, the state exported goods worth USD 3.5 billion, 9.6 per cent of the country's total textile exports. The sector contributes 1.5 per cent to the state's GDP and

SC to decide validity of religious conversion laws, give states 4 weeks

The court was hearing a plea filed by an NGO called Citizens for Peace and Justice, which challenged religious conversion laws enacted by various states

Case filed against 200 people after violent protest in UP's Shahjahanpur

Police here have registered a case against 200 unknown people in connection with the protest that erupted here on Friday following objectionable social media posts against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran. This came after police arrested a 45-year-old man for his derogatory social media posts against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran. Soon after the arrest on Friday, several people tried to enter the police station around 9 pm and raised slogans amid the protest that turned violent as they set two two-wheelers on fire. They did not relent even after the police explained to them that the man behind such posts had been arrested. Shahjahanpur Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi said that personnel of the force had to resort to baton-charge to disperse the crowd. The protesters then blocked the Lal Imli crossing, and it was cleared after a lot of persuasion, he said. Dwivedi said a case was registered on Monday against 200 unnamed people who held the protests on Friday on the complaint

UP to provide bus connectivity to 12,200 villages: Transport minister

Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh on Sunday said 12,200 villages that are currently deprived of state roadways bus service will be connected with public transport facilities in the next one year. Singh also said that 23 bus stations in the state are being developed on the lines of airports. "12,200 villages in the state that are currently deprived of state roadways bus service will be connected with transport facilities within a year," Singh said while talking to PTI here. He said UP is playing a leading role in the country in the transport sector. "The state is at the forefront in terms of transport policy. We are leading in issuing driving licences, and rank third in automated testing stations. In the next six months, we will also secure the top position in this area," he said. The minister said that 23 bus stations in the state are being developed on the lines of airports, with rapid progress underway. Around Rs 1,000 crore is being spent on the modernisation

Over 100 global firms express interest to invest in Uttar Pradesh

The state has been trying to attract investments from Fortune 500 and Fortune India Next 500 companies across sectors such as telecom, energy, retail, insurance, banking and financial services

Our slogan 'Vote chor, gaddi chhod' proved across country: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the slogan 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' (vote thief, vacate your seat of power) has proved across the country and the party will establish it in "more dramatic ways". Gandhi is in Uttar Pradesh for a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Raebareli. He reached Lucknow's Chowdhury Charan Singh airport earlier in the day where he was received by Congress state president Ajai Rai and other senior leaders. Talking to reporters before entering an event venue, Gandhi said, "The main slogan is 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' and that is being proved across the country. We will prove it again and again in more and more dramatic ways." During his visit, Gandhi will attend several programmes and review developmental projects, party leaders said. Posters with pictures of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav were put up in Raebareli saying: "India ki antim aasha, kalyug ke "Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh" (India's last hope, Kalyug's ..

Nepal unrest leaves UP border markets deserted, locals anxious over safety

As unrest continues in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh's border districts saw empty markets, with residents grappling with cancelled travel plans and severed family contacts across the frontier and many expressing concern over the disruption of their daily lives. In Bahraich's Rupaidiha town, which usually bustles with Nepali shoppers, markets have fallen silent. "Normally, our markets thrive because Nepali buyers come here for daily needs. But now, the markets are silent. Families on both sides are interlinked by marriages, so the unrest has left people here worried," said Dr Uma Shankar Vaishya, chairman of the local nagar panchayat. Locals said the temporary social media ban in Nepal had even cut off communication with relatives across the border. The restoration of WhatsApp and Facebook brought some relief, but anxiety persists. "People are very angry after the deaths during protests in Kathmandu. Schools are closed, markets shut, and demonstrations are intense in Nepalgunj too. The ...

FIR filed in Lucknow over alleged 2016 X-ray technician recruitment fraud

An FIR has been registered in Lucknow over alleged irregularities in the 2016 recruitment of X-ray technicians in Uttar Pradesh's health department, where one person allegedly secured jobs in different districts under the same name, officials said on Tuesday. The complaint, filed by Dr Ranjana Khare, director (paramedical) at the Directorate General of Medical and Health Services, said that the accused allegedly used forged documents to impersonate a candidate --? Arpit Singh, son of Anil Kumar Singh --? whose name appeared at serial number 80 on the recruitment list declared by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission in 2016. According to the FIR registered at Wazirganj police station, the alleged fraud resulted in appointments in Balrampur, Farrukhabad, Rampur, Banda, Amroha and Shamli districts, with the individuals drawing salaries since 2016 and causing financial loss to the state exchequer. Police said the case has been registered under relevant sections of

CM Yogi reviews UP int'l trade show prep; PM to inaugurate on Sept 25

According to the CM's office post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the trade show with Russia participating as a partner country

Security tightened along Indo-Nepal border amid protests in Kathmandu

Additional checks and patrolling are being carried out to prevent any untoward incidents as tensions continue to rise across Nepal

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to groom over 500K women micro entrepreneurs

The enterprises will take shape in the hinterland with the Yogi Adityanath government offering training, credit and marketing support across 75 districts