Akhilesh Yadav
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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's step brother Prateek Yadav dies at 38 in Lucknow
News | May 13, 2026, 10:20 AM ISTPrateek Yadav, step brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and son of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, passed away at the age of 38 in Lucknow. He reportedly died at Lucknow Civil Hospital. His wife, Aparna Yadav, is a political leader in Uttar Pradesh BJP.
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Prateek Yadav passes away: Who was Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son?
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2026, 08:28 AM ISTPrateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away on Wednesday.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 11, 2026
India | May 11, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTPM Modi on Monday renewed his call for Indians to cut down on imports to avoid unnecessary spending of foreign currency. He said that whenever the nation has faced war or any other crisis, citizens have responded with responsibility and supported the government’s appeals.
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Cracks in INDIA bloc? Akhilesh evades question on SP-Congress tie-up for 2027 UP polls
Uttar Pradesh | May 09, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTThe Congress and the SP had managed to stop the BJP juggernaut in 2024 Lok Sabha elections in UP and restrict saffron party to just 33 out of the state's 80 parliamentary seats. Considering their success, it is widely being speculated that they may contest the 2027 assembly elections together.
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Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata: 'Didi, you have not lost'
India | May 07, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTTMC official sources said the discussion carried a positive tone, quoting Akhilesh Yadav as telling Abhishek Banerjee, "What a commendable battle you all have fought." He also reportedly told Mamata Banerjee, "Didi, you have not lost."
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Speed News: Vijay meets Governor, claims bid to form Tamil Nadu govt
Originals | May 06, 2026, 09:26 PM ISTVijay meets Governor, claims bid to form Tamil Nadu govt. AIADMK likely to offer outside support to Vijay's TVK. Heavy rains in Mancherial kill 4 farmers, injure 3 after sheds collapse. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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West Bengal election effect? Akhilesh Yadav's SP cancels deal with IPAC after TMC routing
India | May 06, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTAhead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has ended its agreement with political consultancy firm I-PAC, while retaining show time for campaign work.
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Muqabla : Bengal's result effect, will PDA fail, will Yogi score a hat-trick?
News | May 06, 2026, 03:00 AM ISTThe new Chief Minister is scheduled to be sworn in on May 9th. With the BJP's victory in Bengal, it has sent a powerful message across the country. One that has shocked all political parties that have enjoyed the pleasures of power by relying on votes from specific castes and religions.
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Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds
West Bengal | Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTMamata 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 | Apr 20, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTSpeaking 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 | Apr 19, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTPM 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 | Apr 19, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 16, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 16, 2026, 01:33 PM ISTSamajwadi 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 | Mar 29, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTCM 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 | Mar 23, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTPM 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 | Mar 23, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTAkhilesh 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 | Mar 12, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTSwami 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 | Feb 21, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTFour 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTAre 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.