Uttar Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh: Teacher arrested for allegedly ordering Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate
The Hindu student’s father alleged that the teacher did so after his son failed to answer a question.
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Uttar Pradesh: Man found dead at BJP MLA’s home in Lucknow
The man has been identified as Shreshta Tiwari, a member of the media team of the MLA, Yogesh Shukla.
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Agra: 20 injured in clash between religious group and police during anti-encroachment drive
The police alleged that members of the Radhasoami Satsang Sabha encroached on land belonging to the state’s revenue department.
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel is a bestseller. Why does it matter that the actor didn’t write it?
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October nonfiction picks: Six recent books that look at aspects of Indian history through new lenses
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Uttar Pradesh official removed from post for forcing man to ‘crouch like a rooster’
The official denied that he punished the man, and claimed instead that he listened to his complaint.
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Allahabad High Court flags ‘rampant misuse’ of Goondas Act by UP government
The law allows the government to oust an individual from a city as a preventive measure.
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SC asks UP to show specific role of Islamic scholar arrested for alleged religious conversions
Kaleem Siddiqui, one of the prominent clerics from western Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the state’s Anti-Terrorist Squad in September 2021.
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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Muslim couple beaten to death over son’s relationship with Hindu girl
The couple’s son, who was in jail for abducting the neighbour’s daughter, returned this week, renewing the dispute. Three men have been arrested.
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Uttar Pradesh to seek clarification from media about ‘false news’ on administration
A senior official said that it was necessary to check facts in connection with such news articles as they tarnish the image of the government.
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People of Amethi want Rahul Gandhi to contest polls from there, says UP Congress chief
In 2019, Gandhi had lost the Lok Sabha election from Amethi, traditionally a bastion of his family, to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani.
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The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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12 buildings of Gandhian organisation demolished in Varanasi
The demolition drive against the Sarva Seva Sangh was carried out on a Varanasi court ruling that the plot of land belonged to the Railways.
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‘Someone is complicit’: SC asks how Atiq Ahmed was killed despite several people guarding him
The bench sought a status report on the 183 ‘encounters’ that have taken place in Uttar Pradesh since 2017.
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Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer arrested in Umesh Pal murder case
Vijay Mishra has been accused of sharing Pal’s location from Prayagraj court before the latter along with two police officials was shot dead in February.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 1 schedule: Men's badminton team, track and field stars in finals
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Watch, Asian Games: Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win India’s only tennis gold medal in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Abhay Singh stars as Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to win squash gold
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WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore appoint Luke Williams as head coach
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up