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  'Champat Rai's loyalty cannot be questioned': Nripendra Mishra's on Ram Temple donation row

  June 18, 2026 16:37 IST

  Ram Temple donation row: The matter surfaced on June 7, when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav cited media reports to claim that crores of rupees from donations offered at the Ram temple were missing and urged the court to take cognisance of the matter.

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  Why a split in Akhilesh's Samajwadi Party not easy like that of Mamata's TMC and Uddhav's Shiv Sena?

  June 18, 2026 23:29 IST

  After the claims were made by Om Prakash Rajbhar and Keshav Prasad Maurya, questions have started arising about whether a similar split is possible in the Samajwadi Party, like the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra and the TMC MPs in West Bengal have formed their own factions.

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  Who would lead SP's rebel group? Rajbhar drops big hint, renews claim of impending split

  June 18, 2026 9:52 IST

  Several political figures, including Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, have also made claims of dissent in the Samajwadi Party. He said that several leaders of SP were unhappy with Akhilesh Yadav and around 25-26 party MPs were planning to break away from the party.

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  Is SP heading for major turmoil? Keshav Maurya claims 25-26 MPs on verge of breaking away from party

  June 17, 2026 23:44 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed that 25-26 Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to break away from the party and predicted a bleak future for the SP ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. He also responded to Ram Temple allegations and targeted caste-based politics.

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  Six women killed, three seriously injured after tractor collides with e-rickshaw in UP's Badaun

  June 17, 2026 16:12 IST

  The e-rickshaw driver was attempting to avoid one tractor when the collision with another tractor took place on the Bareilly-Mathura road in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district.

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  Akhilesh Yadav responds to Rajbhar's claim of split in Samajwadi Party: 'People who get scared...'

  June 17, 2026 18:10 IST

  Akhilesh Yadav dismissed Om Prakash Rajbhar's claim of a split in the Samajwadi Party and launched a fresh attack on the BJP, vowing to challenge its dominance in Gorakhpur ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

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  UP: 'Cyber Panchayat' in Kathwara village empowers rural Lucknow with digital safety pledge

  June 17, 2026 10:32 IST

  The session was guided under the expertise of renowned cyber security specialist Rakshit Tandon, who transformed the village gathering into a practical, interactive learning experience on digital safety.

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  Ram Temple donation row: Five-six employees stole large sums of cash from 'daan peti', say sources

  June 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  The incident regarding the theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir has become a topic of discussion, with reports indicating that approximately 5 to 6 individuals were involved in the act.

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  UP shocker! Three of family murdered, blood-stained bodies left outside house in Prayagraj district

  June 16, 2026 12:42 IST

  Three members of a family were brutally killed and their bodies dumped outside their home in a brazen criminal act that has left the people of a village in Prayagraj district in shock. The police are yet to nab the culprits, while the motive behind the murders remains unknown.

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  Noida: Police seize illegal codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 7.25 lakh; 2 drug traffickers nabbed

  June 16, 2026 12:18 IST

  Authorities have also launched a manhunt for three other accused, who are currently absconding. Police officials stated that further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network involved in the illegal supply and distribution of codeine-based substances in the region.

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  Ram Temple donation row: SIT begins probe, report expected in 15 days amid political storm

  June 15, 2026 23:53 IST

  A three-member SIT has begun investigating alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya. The team is expected to submit its report within 15 days amid growing political controversy and claims of financial misconduct.

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  'BJP's poison has affected the majority community': SP MP Javed Ali Khan sparks row

  June 15, 2026 12:35 IST

  SP Rajya Sabha MP Javed Ali Khan has stirred controversy by claiming that the “majority community has been poisoned” by the BJP's politics.

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  Dimple Yadav reacts to online campaign against daughter Aditi Yadav: Here's what SP MP said

  June 14, 2026 23:33 IST

  Objectionable posts targeting Aditi Yadav, the daughter of Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav, had surfaced online. Her mother, Dimple Yadav, has now stated this matter.

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  Ram Temple donation row: SIT formed to probe 'irregularities' on trust's request; all about the case

  June 14, 2026 7:55 IST

  Earlier, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed concern over reports claiming that crores of rupees donated for the Ram Temple were allegedly missing. He urged the court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter.

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  First flight from Noida International Airport will take off to Lucknow with farmers onboard: Sources

  June 13, 2026 23:55 IST

  The inaugural commercial flight will be flagged off on June 15, morning in the presence of Ministry and DGCA officials, among NIAL officials including Airport CEO.

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  21-year-old posing as Army Brigadier nabbed in UP. The interesting tale of how he was exposed

  June 13, 2026 13:37 IST

  Aryan Verma, 21, walked around the Shahjahanpur district posing as an Army Brigadier with a convoy, bodyguards and a uniform. However, the impersonation act was brought to a stop by actual Army officials who laid out a trap and busted him.

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  Stones pelted on Delhi-bound Swarn Shatabdi train with Mohan Bhagwat onboard in UP, one held

  June 12, 2026 7:41 IST

  A window of the E-1 coach of the Delhi-bound Swarn Shatabdi Express was damaged after a stone was thrown at the moving train in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was onboard.

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  'Why wasn't I informed?': UP Energy Minister pulls up UPPCL chairperson over electricity price hike

  June 11, 2026 12:31 IST

  In his letter to UPPCL chairperson Dr Ashish Kumar Goel, Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister AK Sharma has pulled up the official over increase in electricity rates in the state and said that move is damaged the state government's image among the public.

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  UP medical and dental colleges to set up 'anti-conversion cell': What's behind this decision

  June 11, 2026 11:14 IST

  Authorities have been asked to maintain strict vigilance on campus activities, strengthen internal reporting mechanisms, and ensure swift action on any complaints received in accordance with established rules and regulations.

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  UP Panchayat Elections: Final voter list released; over 40 lakh voters added

  June 10, 2026 16:16 IST

  The final voter list for the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections has been released today. Prior to this, a new nine-digit state voter number system was implemented. Here are all the latest updates regarding the voter list.

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  CM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat cover: How UP plans to support triple talaq and acid attack victims

  June 10, 2026 10:56 IST

  The initiative is being fast-tracked following directives from the Chief Minister, with the Women and Child Development Department actively compiling beneficiary data. The government has begun a large-scale data collection and verification exercise to identify eligible women across the state.

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  Baghpat double murder: Father-son shot dead as 11-year rivalry ends in bloodshed; CCTV video emerges

  June 10, 2026 8:09 IST

  The fact that the brazen double murder took place right under the nose of a nearby police outpost has triggered massive outrage. Local trade unions and residents staged protests, accusing the police of being mute spectators while criminals ran amok.

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  Eight injured as building's balcony collapses near Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan

  June 09, 2026 20:29 IST

  A balcony of a house collapsed near the Banke Bihari Temple area in Vrindavan amid strong winds, injuring at least eight people. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collapse.

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  Centre approves first large-scale project on defence land in UP: How will it boost energy sector?

  June 23, 2026 18:59 IST

  This initiative, approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is the first ever large-scale renewable energy initiative to be developed on defence-owned land. This effort of the government reflects attention towards the utilisation of unused public assets for productive clean energy.

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  Ram Temple donations cross Rs 3,000 crore: How the money is used and how much tax has been paid?

  June 08, 2026 23:47 IST

  Ram Temple in Ayodhya has received donations worth over Rs 3,000 crore. Know how the funds are being used, the tax paid by the trust, the donation counting process and the political controversy surrounding the temple's finances.

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  UP: Notorious criminal Bhanu Pratap Singh 'Bablu' killed in Ayodhya encounter; two policemen injured

  June 08, 2026 13:18 IST

  According to police officials, Singh carried a cumulative reward of Rs 2 lakh across multiple districts and was wanted in around 40 criminal cases registered at various police stations.

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  Ram Temple donation funds missing? Trust responds to Akhilesh Yadav's allegations

  June 07, 2026 20:49 IST

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that reports have emerged claiming that crores of rupees from donations offered at the Ram Temple were missing and urged the court to take cognisance of the matter.

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  Meat, fish shops to be relocated outside Varanasi | Check guidelines here

  June 07, 2026 14:38 IST

  The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has decided to shift meat and fish markets outside city limits, citing the growing number of devotees visiting the city.