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Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has witnessed intense debate and speculation following discussions around the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) evolving political strategy and the possibility of issue-based proximity with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The political discourse gained momentum after recent developments in the state assembly and Parliament triggered questions over the future of opposition unity in the state. According to political observers, the atmosphere in Tamil Nadu politics changed significantly after the Assembly election results on May 4. Discussions within political circles have largely focused on emerging differences among…

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Officials directed to speed up pending cases and resolve farmers’ grievances through village outreach Bareilly: Bareilly DM Avinash Singh chaired the monthly review meeting of villages undergoing land consolidation (chakbandi) proceedings at the Collectorate auditorium and directed officials to accelerate pending work while ensuring transparency in the process. During the meeting, the District Magistrate conducted a point-wise review of the ongoing land consolidation activities in various villages across the district. Stressing the importance of the exercise for farmers, he said the chakbandi process plays a crucial role in ensuring systematic…

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister urges children to learn new skills, connect with nature and spend time with grandparents during summer holidays Lucknow: As summer vacations begin across schools in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written a heartfelt letter to children and parents, encouraging them to make meaningful use of the holidays by learning new skills, reconnecting with family traditions and embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle. In his message, the Chief Minister described summer vacations as a time of joy, discovery and self-development. He urged children to use the break…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on police encounters, accusing him of viewing every issue through the lens of caste and politics. Arun said the state government had “eliminated mafia culture” over the last nine years and asserted that police would respond firmly if criminals opened fire. He also contrasted the current law-and-order situation with the period during the SP government. Another sharp political reaction came from minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, who criticised Akhilesh Yadav over his comments on…

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Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 342 development projects worth nearly ₹413 crore during a grand event organised at the Jupiter Auditorium of Indira Gandhi Pratishthan to mark the completion of three successful years of Sushma Kharkwal as Mayor of Lucknow. The event, themed around the vision of a “Clean, Beautiful and Empowered Lucknow,” also witnessed the release of the booklet “Swachh-Sundar-Samarth Lucknow” and the screening of a short film showcasing the achievements of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Several senior ministers, legislators, municipal representatives,…

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Bareilly, May 26, 2026: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University has officially started the admission process for its B.Sc. Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Interested and eligible students can apply online through the university’s official website, MJPRU Official Website. The university’s Faculty of Agriculture, which launched its first batch in the 2025–26 session, is currently conducting second-semester examinations for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Upendra Kumar, said that the faculty was established on the university campus a year ago…

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Gonda: Amid the growing incidence of diabetes among young people, a special medical workshop was organised for private practitioners and members of the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) in Gonda. The awareness programme was hosted at Golden Fairy Resorts on Lucknow Road by Ved Foundation founders Dr. Sanjay Tripathi and Dr. Sushma Tripathi with the aim of spreading awareness about diabetes and modern healthcare practices. Doctors from Gonda and Balrampur districts participated in the workshop and discussed the rising health challenges linked to lifestyle diseases. Senior physician Dr. Sanjay Tripathi…

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Lucknow: The nine-day period of intense summer heat known as “Nautapa” began, bringing scorching temperatures and heatwave conditions across large parts of Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh, warning of severe heatwave conditions, while western districts may witness slight relief due to thunderstorms and light rainfall. According to the latest weather bulletin issued by the IMD’s Lucknow centre, temperatures are expected to rise sharply in many parts of the state over the next several days, particularly in…

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Ayodhya: The Transport Department has intensified enforcement against non-compliant school vehicles in Ayodhya, warning operators that strict action will be taken against vehicles running without valid fitness certificates, permits, pollution clearances, and other mandatory documents. Acting on directives issued by the state government and the Transport Commissioner, Regional Transport Officer (Administration) Ritu Singh conducted an inspection at the Barabanki office on Tuesday and held a meeting with school vehicle operators and management representatives. During the meeting, attended by nearly 50 school transport owners and school authorities, the RTO clearly instructed…

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Ayodhya: Preparations are underway for the grand Dharma Dhwaja Arohan (religious flag hoisting) ceremony scheduled to be held on June 23 at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex’s Sheshavatar Lakshman Temple in Ayodhya. According to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the event will witness the participation of around 1,000 guests, including saints, religious leaders, representatives of spiritual organisations, public representatives, and members of various social groups from across the country. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya have also been invited to attend the ceremony. Trust…

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