More than 200 people have been arrested in six districts across Uttar Pradesh in connection with recent remarks about Prophet Muhammad made by a now-suspended BJP leader. In Prayagraj, 68 people were arrested, while in Hathras, 50 people were taken into custody. Saharanpur had 48 arrests, Continue Reading
Protests erupt in Delhi and Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in response to remarks made about the Prophet
Huge protests erupted in Delhi and Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday in response to remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her former colleague Naveen Kumar Jindal, who have yet to be arrested weeks after stoking a firestorm with remarks about Prophet Muhammad. Following Friday prayers, protests broke out outside the Jama Masjid, […]Continue Reading
In Uttar Pradesh, a major train accident was averted due to the timely intervention of a 70-year-old woman. The incident took place near the Kusba railway station, about 20 km from the district headquarters in Etah. A woman named Omvati, who found the railway tracks broken, pulled off her red sari and tied it at […]Continue Reading
According to a special bulletin released by the Registrar General of India, India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) – maternal deaths per 100,000 live births – dropped 10 points to 103 in 2017-19, bringing it closer to the global sustainable development goal of reducing MMR to 70. India is “on the verge” of meeting the MMR […]Continue Reading
In Uttar Pradesh, farmers reportedly lined up Stray Cattle in an open area near Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s election campaign venue. Hundreds of street cattle were brought to the farmers near the Yogi’s campaign venue. The national media reported that the farmers were protesting to expose the adverse effects of stray cattle on the area. […]Continue Reading
Attack on nuns in Uttar Pradesh. The Mirpur Catholic Mission School principal and teacher Roshni have been attacked on 10th. The two were waiting for a bus to go to Varanasi. As in previous incidents, the attack was blamed on proselytizing. The assailants, who approached the spot, got into an argument and then dragged him […]Continue Reading
In Uttar Pradesh, a lawyer was shot dead in a courtroom. The incident took place at the district court in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Lawyer Bhupendra Singh was killed. The body of Bhupendra Singh, 38, was found on the third floor of the court building. A gun was found abandoned nearby. According to police, Bhupendra Singh […]Continue Reading
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited his constituency Varanasi, to thank the voters of the constituency who have voted him to the parliament in the recent General Election. In his visit, he has not forgotten to offer his prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where one of the twelve jyothirlingas is worshiped. Earlier this month, […]Continue Reading
With the Congress, the BSP-SP alliance and the BJP addressing the UP constituencies in three different ways, the state is set to witness a three-way battle in the upcoming General Election, which is crucial for the sustenance of many opposition parties including the BSP and the SP. The important question is who will benefit the […]Continue Reading
In a surprising move, Janata Dal (Secular) strongman Danish Ali has joined Bahujan Samaj Party. In the program conducted to grant the leader the official membership of the Mayawati-led party, the national general secretary of BSP, Satish Mishra, has participated. The program has been organised with the blessings of Mayawati. The JD(S) leadership has supported […]Continue Reading