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  Mamata Banerjee reaches Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines

  April 30, 2026 22:52 IST

  Mamata Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in the city, and was still seated inside till reports last received.

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  'INDIA bloc will remain': Akhilesh confirms Samajwadi-Congress alliance for 2027 UP polls

  Uttar Pradesh | April 20, 2026 10:54 IST

  Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a wedding ceremony in Haryana's Rewari on Sunday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has confirmed that his party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections in alliance with the Congress.

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  Speed News: PM Modi accuses TMC–Congress of blocking women’s quota bill

  Originals | April 19, 2026 18:24 IST

  PM Modi accuses TMC–Congress of blocking women’s quota bill. Akhilesh Yadav calls setback to women’s quota bill a BJP defeat. UP CM attacks Opposition, invokes Draupadi in quota bill row. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  'Defeat of BJP's ill intent': Akhilesh Yadav as bill seeking amendments in women's quota law falters

  Uttar Pradesh | April 19, 2026 14:15 IST

  The SP leader raised concerns over the linkage between women’s reservation and delimitation exercises. He claimed that the government’s approach could delay or sideline the demand for a comprehensive caste-based census.

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  BJP avoiding caste census under guise of women's quota: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

  India | April 16, 2026 14:43 IST

  The SP leader also said that his party supports the idea of women’s reservation but raised concerns over its implementation and intent. He alleged that the government was trying to overlook women from backward and marginalised communities.

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  Religion-based reservation unconstitutional: Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav as LS debates delimitation

  India | April 16, 2026 13:33 IST

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said he supports women quota in legislature but asked why census is not being conducted. Countering him, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Census 2027 is on.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath highlights law and order improvements in UP, tears into Akhilesh Yadav

  Uttar Pradesh | March 29, 2026 18:05 IST

  CM Yogi also alleged widespread corruption in recruitment processes under previous governments. He claimed that jobs were often secured through recommendations, bribery or political connections rather than merit.

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  Speed News: PM Modi says Hormuz closure unacceptable, assures Indians are safe

  Originals | March 23, 2026 19:18 IST

  PM Modi says Hormuz closure unacceptable, assures Indians are safe. Two Indian LPG ships to cross Hormuz amid West Asia conflict. Akhilesh Yadav promises ₹40,000 yearly pension for UP women before 2027 polls. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rs 40,000 annual pension for UP women: Akhilesh Yadav's big promise ahead of 2027 polls

  Uttar Pradesh | March 23, 2026 13:18 IST

  Akhilesh Yadav said that women form a key part of society and their progress is important for the state’s overall development. He said his party plans to bring back schemes like the Rani Lakshmibai initiative to honour and support women.

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  Akhilesh Yadav seeks blessings from Avimukteshwaranand in Lucknow, rebukes 'fake saints'

  Uttar Pradesh | March 12, 2026 17:26 IST

  Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati reached Lucknow a day earlier as part of a campaign focused on cow protection. During the interaction, Yadav highlighted that his government had taken steps in this area during its tenure.

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  Akhilesh Yadav slams Congress protest at AI Summit: 'Brings shame to country before world leaders'

  India | February 21, 2026 23:48 IST

  Four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists- Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narsingh- were detained after Friday's commotion at Bharat Mandapam, sporting T-shirts bearing the provocative slogan "India US Trade Deal Compromised."

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  Muqabla: Has the name of Dalit-Muslim been deleted in UP?

  News | February 19, 2026 23:05 IST

  Are Muslim votes being cut in Uttar Pradesh... Are Dalits being excluded based on their castes in UP... This question arises because Akhilesh Yadav has made this allegation by directly naming the castes.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra : Yogi's batting on for 2027, cycle gone?

  Kurukshetra | February 18, 2026 3:18 IST

  Akhilesh Yadav responded aggressively and retorted to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's sharp attacks during the budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Akhilesh Yadav not only countered Yogi Adityanath's words but also questioned his working style and religious garb.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 17, 2026

  India | February 17, 2026 23:28 IST

  BNP leader Tarique Rahman was on Tuesday sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness witnessed under the rule of the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

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  Muqabla: Akhilesh Yadav 'doubts' about 2027 Assembly polls, will Yogi rule?

  News | February 16, 2026 23:08 IST

  The battle for 2027 has started in Uttar Pradesh. The Yogi vs. Akhilesh contest is becoming an interesting one. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the public the story of Uttar Pradesh's transformation into a better state. He is explaining in detail how Yogi's rule is better than Akhilesh

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  Samajwadi Party leader killed as fuel pump pole collapses on car in Pratapgarh

  Uttar Pradesh | February 16, 2026 10:08 IST

  A few other commuters, including two bikers and an e-rickshaw, narrowly escaped the accident. They were trailing Yadav’s vehicle but managed to stop in time, avoiding serious injuries.

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  'CM now means Corrupt Mouth': Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh | February 15, 2026 14:29 IST

  Taking a dig at the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yadav coined a new meaning for the acronym “CM,” saying, “These days, CM also stands for ‘Corrupt Mouth.’” In an apparent swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said, “Our Chief Minister is a ‘khiladi’ (player), but he is unable to play.”

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  Prateek Yadav reconciles with wife Aparna after divorce announcement: 'Champions are those who...'

  Uttar Pradesh | January 28, 2026 18:04 IST

  Earlier on January 19, Akhilesh Yadav’s stepbrother alleged that Aparna was 'self-interested' and 'driven by a desire for fame'. He also accused her of spoiling his relationship with his family.

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  Muqabla: Its Baba Vs Babua in UP before elections!

  News | January 26, 2026 22:22 IST

  Its Baba Vs Babua in UP before elections!

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  Prayagraj Magh Mela authorities issue notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand over 'Shankaracharya' claim

  Uttar Pradesh | January 20, 2026 21:12 IST

  Responding to the notice, Saraswati questioned the conduct of the mela authorities, pointing out that two Shankaracharyas from Puri were permitted to set up their camps at the fair without objection.