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  UP MLC voter list row: EC explains software glitch after 158 bizarre entries surface

  October 23, 2026 16:09 IST

  The Election Commission has explained errors in Uttar Pradesh MLC voter lists after 158 unusual entries surfaced among 14.81 lakh records. UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa said software translation glitches caused several mistakes and assured that eligible voters would not be denied their right to vote.

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  UP polls: Congress demands over 200 seats, aims to finalise seat-sharing pact by November 15

  October 24, 2026 10:47 IST

  Sources have told India TV that the Congress has demanded over 200 seats from the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. The party also hopes that the seat-sharing discussions would conclude by November 15.

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  Father's name 'Moorkh Chand Yadav'? Bizarre voter slip errors reported ahead of Prayagraj MLC polls

  October 23, 2026 13:00 IST

  A controversy has erupted over alleged errors in voter slips for the Prayagraj MLC election, with SP candidate Man Singh Yadav flagging entries such as 'B.Com' and 'Moorkh Chand Yadav' as fathers' names, while another slip reportedly carried the phrase 'Ram ne Yadav ko maara'.

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  'All mafias are like brothers': Posters targeting Akhilesh Yadav appear in Lucknow, UP districts

  October 23, 2026 10:30 IST

  The criticism also directed at the allocation of Rs 200 crore for the construction of boundary walls for graveyards during the Akhilesh-led government. "Khaini and Banarasi paan — the budget has gone to the graveyard," read the poster.

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  'Vardi' not just a film, but a tribute to our fallen heroes and their families: UP DGP

  October 23, 2026 9:45 IST

  The short film 'Vardi' has been directed by filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna. It highlights the indomitable courage, devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice of Kirti Chakra awardee and late STF official Sunil Kumar.

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  Big relief for Rakhi Sawant as UP court cancels non-bailable warrant in 2010 suicide case

  October 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  The case relates to the death of Laxman Ahirwar, a resident of the Hansari area of Jhansi, whose mother had lodged a complaint against Sawant at the Prem Nagar police station alleging abetment of suicide.

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  Schools, colleges in Ghaziabad will remain closed on Friday due to UP Legislative Council elections

  October 22, 2026 23:23 IST

  This decision has been taken in view of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for the Meerut Division Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies.

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  Akhilesh Yadav meets Azam Khan: Why meeting holds significance for SP ahead of 2027 UP polls?

  October 22, 2026 23:46 IST

  Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the meeting between Azam Khan and Akhilesh Yadav has drawn considerable attention. The key question is whether the meeting will help the Samajwadi Party consolidate Muslim support.

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  Liquor shops to remain closed in UP for two days due to MLC elections; check dates here

  October 22, 2026 19:02 IST

  Uttar Pradesh will observe dry days on October 23 and 27 for MLC polling and counting. Liquor shops, bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants will be barred from selling or serving alcohol. Check the restrictions and election details.

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  'No political family faced such injustice...': Akhilesh Yadav after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur jail

  October 22, 2026 15:47 IST

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made the remark after meeting senior party leader Azam Khan in jail. He also visited Khan's residence and met family members.

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  Varanasi air show 2026: Dates, timings, ticket details, viewing spots and how to watch online

  October 22, 2026 12:02 IST

  Varanasi's 'Wings Over Ganges' air show begins on October 22, with further displays scheduled for October 24 and 25. Find out where to watch, whether tickets are needed, which aircraft are expected and what visitors should know before travelling.

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  UP Police releases 'Vardi' short film on Police Commemoration Day, honours martyrs and families

  October 21, 2026 22:58 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh Police has released 'Vardi', a short film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, to honour police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day 2026. Featuring Amit Sadh and Alka Amin, the film highlights the courage of Kirti Chakra awardee STF Inspector Sunil Kumar.

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  Gorakhpur: 3 killed, 10 injured after high-tension wire sparks during Durga idol immersion

  October 21, 2026 20:58 IST

  Three people were killed and 10 injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees came into contact with a high-tension wire during Durga idol immersion in Gorakhpur. Separate drowning incidents in Fatehpur and Gonda also claimed lives.

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  'Will kill you in such a way...': Viral audio clips capture Shraddha Dubey threatening Shiva Sharma

  October 21, 2026 9:11 IST

  In a couple of viral audio clips, fashion model Shraddha Dubey could be heard allegedly threatening Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma and purportedly telling him that she would kill him in such a way that people remember.

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  CM Yogi attends Dussehra celebrations in Gorakhpur, says 'if nation exists, dharma exists'

  October 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila ground in Gorakhpur. He said that the same nocturnal demon, Ravana, inspires those who seek to divide and fragment society.

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  Rebellion erupts in OP Rajbhar's party ahead of UP polls; dozens of leaders, workers quit

  October 20, 2026 16:14 IST

  Dozens of office-bearers and workers of Om Prakash Rajbhar's SBSP have announced their resignations ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. They have accused the party leadership of neglect and questioned its ticket distribution plans.

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  Shraddha Dubey, accused in Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case, arrested from Nagpur

  October 20, 2026 23:48 IST

  Shraddha Dubey, an accused in the Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case, has been arrested in Nagpur in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow police.

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  Congress draws up 150-seat UP plan, Priyanka Gandhi takes charge; can Akhilesh seal alliance deal?

  October 20, 2026 15:42 IST

  Priyanka Gandhi is personally monitoring Congress' Uttar Pradesh election preparations, with the party drawing up a list of constituencies it wants to contest, sources said. Congress is preparing to seek a substantial share of seats from the Samajwadi Party.

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  Dussehra traffic advisory in Noida; check route diversions, parking rules and roads to avoid

  October 19, 2026 23:46 IST

  The Noida Traffic Police has announced road restrictions and alternative routes for Dussehra celebrations, Ramlila programmes and idol immersion on October 20 and 21. Check affected roads, alternative routes, stadium parking rules and the traffic helpline.

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  Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath unveils Swami Vivekananda Statue at UPPSC's Prayagraj campus

  October 19, 2026 16:43 IST

  Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath made a historic visit to UPPSC's Prayagraj campus, inaugurating Aditya Patanjali Yogpeetham and unveiling a grand statue of Swami Vivekananda. He emphasised that merit, evidence and transparency must guide judicial decisions and public recruitment.

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  Akhilesh Yadav reveals date for release of 'Jan-Man Ka Manifesto' for 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

  October 19, 2026 23:46 IST

  Ahead of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has made a major announcement. He said that the Samajwadi Party will release its manifesto on Constitution Day.

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  Mayawati praises Akash Anand for putting 'party ahead of family', rules out Ashok Siddharth's return

  October 18, 2026 23:44 IST

  The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is set to hold public meetings across various parts of the state. The responsibility for these has been entrusted to Mayawati's nephew, Akash Anand.

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  Drug-making labs busted, amphetamine worth Rs 45 crore seized; 2 arrested

  October 18, 2026 21:17 IST

  The NCB has busted two illegal synthetic drug laboratories in Greater Noida's Jahangabad Kadalpur village, seizing 379.740 kg of amphetamine-containing substances and 10 kg of pseudoephedrine worth an estimated Rs 45 crore in the illicit market. Two accused have been arrested.

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  Two arrested as NCB busts drug labs in Greater Noida, seizes material worth Rs 45 crore

  October 17, 2026 23:46 IST

  The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted two clandestine drug laboratories in Greater Noida, seizing 379.74 kg of amphetamine-containing material and 10 kg of pseudoephedrine. Two people have been arrested, with the seized material carrying an estimated illicit market value of Rs 45 crore.

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  Five of a family, including three children, found dead in Greater Noida; food poisoning suspected

  October 17, 2026 12:40 IST

  Five members of a family, including a couple and their three children, died under suspicious circumstances in Greater Noida's Nagla Shri Padam village. Police suspect food poisoning after the family reportedly ate noodles at night. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

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  Yogi govt announces holiday on October 19 on occasion of Maha Navami

  October 16, 2026 23:38 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a holiday on October 19 on the occasion of Maha Navami. Residents should check the official government notification for details on the institutions covered by the holiday.

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  Meerut woman, boyfriend get death penalty for killing husband, staging it as snakebite

  October 16, 2026 15:51 IST

  The hearing on sentencing in the Amit Kashyap murder case concluded in the ADJ-12 court. Accused Ravita and Amardeep appeared via video conference from jail. Ravita told the judge that she would accept whatever punishment was awarded and respect the law.

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  Will Muskan Rastogi be hanged in Mathura Jail? UP's only women's execution house back in focus

  October 15, 2026 23:53 IST

  Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were sentenced to death in the Saurabh Rajput murder case on October 14. The verdict has brought Mathura District Jail's historic women's execution facility back into focus.