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UP Diwas 2026* *Preparations for Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 Gather Pace, Minister Jaiveer Singh Inspects Rashtriya Prerna Stha
Lucknow, January 9, 2026 Preparations for Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026, to be celebrated from January 24 to 26, have entered an advanced stage. With the aim of presenting the state’s cultural richness, development journey and global identity in a strong and engaging manner, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday conducted a site inspection at Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, the main venue for the celebrations. During the visit, the Minister reviewed arrangements related to event layout,...
BJP Leads Voter Inclusion Drive in Uttar Pradesh as Claims Period Opens After Massive Roll Revision
Lucknow, January 9, 2026 After the Election Commission of India released the draft electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, political activity around voter enrolment has picked up pace across the state. The publication of the draft list led to the deletion of nearly 28.9 million names, accounting for about 18.7% of the electorate. In response, political parties have mobilised their booth-level agents to help eligible voters get their names added during the claims and objections period, which began on...
“I Am Sorry, Mr. Prime Minister—Please Control Your Home Minister”: Mamata Banerjee Amid Bengal Political Storm
Kolkata | January, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday made a pointed public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid rising political tensions in the state, saying, “I am sorry, Mr. Prime Minister—please control your Home Minister.” Her remarks came in the backdrop of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids linked to poll strategist firm I-PAC, ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Banerjee visited the Kolkata office of the Indian Political Action Committee and the...
Over ₹34,000 Crore Invested in Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, Says Rajnath Singh
Lucknow | January 9, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Uttar Pradesh has firmly positioned itself as a key centre for defence manufacturing, with investments exceeding ₹34,000 crore made across six nodes of the state’s defence corridor. He said the progress reflects India’s growing self-reliance in the production of weapons, ammunition and defence equipment. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Ashok Leyland’s state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing plant...
CCTV Captures Fatal Highway Crash in Andhra Pradesh, Sparks Safety Concerns
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh | January 2026: A chilling road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district has once again highlighted serious concerns over highway safety. The incident occurred at Baruva Junction near Korlam village, where a speeding lorry and a car travelling in opposite directions collided, resulting in a fatal outcome. The entire sequence of events was recorded on a CCTV camera installed at the junction, and the footage has since gone viral on social media. The visuals...