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Politics7 Aug, 11:29

Kayastha Pathshala Trust revokes permission for Rahul Gandhi's student event in Prayagraj

The Kayastha Pathshala Trust has cancelled the permission previously granted for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction event, which was scheduled to take place on August 8 at the KP College ground in Prayagraj. The trust cited concerns regarding waterlogging and adherence to an Allahabad High Court order restricting the use of the grounds to sports and educational activities. Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders have alleged that the cancellation was politically motivated and intended to suppress student voices.

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Crime & Justice6 Aug, 18:35

Judicial Commission Report on 2024 Sambhal Violence Tabled in Uttar Pradesh Assembly

A judicial commission report tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has concluded that the communal violence in Sambhal on November 24, 2024, was a pre-planned conspiracy. The three-member panel, led by Justice (retd) Devendra Kumar Arora, investigated the unrest that occurred during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The report identifies several individuals, including Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local political figures, as having played roles in inciting the mob and obstructing the survey process. The violence resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries.

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Politics6 Aug, 11:30

BSP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55

Umashankar Singh, the sole Bahujan Samaj Party MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 55. He died at a private hospital in Delhi while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Singh represented the Rasra constituency in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Politics6 Aug, 03:37

Akhilesh Yadav expands PDA acronym to include Brahmins ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has redefined his party's PDA acronym to include 'Peedit Pandits' in an effort to appeal to the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh. During a recent event, Yadav invoked the friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama to highlight his outreach to the community. He also criticized the ruling BJP government for allegedly neglecting Brahmins and other marginalized groups while targeting opposition leaders in the state.

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Politics9 Aug, 04:30

Rahul Gandhi addresses students at Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Prayagraj

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held a student outreach event titled Chhatron Ki Goonj at the K P Ground in Prayagraj on Saturday. The programme focused on issues affecting the youth, including unemployment, delays in recruitment processes, and paper leaks in competitive examinations. Thousands of students attended the event, which follows similar outreach efforts by the Congress leader in Kota and Dehradun.

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Crime & Justice6 Aug, 15:20

Supreme Court denies bail condition relaxation for Lakhimpur Kheri accused Ashish Mishra

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday rejected an application from Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to further relax his bail conditions. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed the request, which sought permission for Mishra to visit his native place to attend family functions, including his daughters' birthdays.

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Politics7 Aug, 08:52

NHAI suspends toll on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway following road damage

The National Highways Authority of India has suspended toll collection and penalized the contractor for the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway after reports of recurring road damage. The expressway, which opened twenty days ago, has experienced multiple instances of surface collapse. Images of pedestal fans being used to dry the road surface have circulated online, drawing criticism from political figures and social media users regarding the quality of construction.

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