Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Breaking in Uttar Pradesh
New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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Congress eyes 125 UP seats, Samajwadi Party digs in over 2027 seat-sharing
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the Congress's reported demand to contest 125 of 403 seats has set off friction with the Samajwadi Party. Priyanka Gandhi is steering the talks. The SP is reluctant to offer more than 60-65 seats, reports say.
150 seats, one alliance and a wary partner: Congress's UP plan meets Samajwadi Party arithmetic
With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh election approaching, Congress and the Samajwadi Party are exploring an alliance, but seat-sharing disagreements are surfacing. Priyanka Gandhi is monitoring Congress's seat exercise, while Akhilesh Yadav stresses winnability over numbers.
Dozens quit Rajbhar's SBSP in Chandauli months before UP polls
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, dozens of office-bearers and workers of Om Prakash Rajbhar's Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party have announced their resignations in Chandauli, alleging neglect and questioning ticket distribution.
Dozens quit OP Rajbhar's SBSP in Chandauli, warn of more exits before 2027
Dozens of office-bearers and workers of Om Prakash Rajbhar's Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party have resigned in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli, accusing the leadership of neglect and questioning its ticket plans for the 2027 assembly elections. The SBSP has not responded.
Congress eyes 125 seats as Priyanka leads talks with Samajwadi Party
Priyanka Gandhi has held a three-hour meeting with Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders on seat allocation, with the party eyeing about 125 seats in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Assembly polls. The two sides are aiming to wrap up seat-sharing by November.
Priyanka at the wheel: Congress eyes 125 seats in UP talks with Samajwadi Party
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi held a three-hour meeting with Uttar Pradesh leaders on seat allocation, with the party eyeing around 125 seats in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 assembly polls. The two sides remain far apart, with the SP reluctant to spare more than 60-65 seats.