YOGESH SAINI
Poll power play: What enables Jats to wield outsize political influence in western UP?
Jats decide the fate of as many as 10 seats in the region. Their financial clout is a big factor in swaying poll outcomes. That's why political parties leave no stone unturned while trying to woo western UP's Jats.
UP polls: BJP faces farm distress; law & order; welfare issues may help party
But if the 2017 polls were a no-contest for the BJP in western Uttar Pradesh like most of the state, the Samajwadi Party-Rashtriya Lok Dal alliance here is banking on a coalition of a big section of Jats and Muslims.
UP Polls: Swing constituencies under special focus of parties
According to the Election Commission data, of these 47 seats (out of total 403), 23 were won by BJP, 13 by Samajwadi Party, eight had gone to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and one each had fallen in the kitty of Congress, Apna Dal, and Rastriya Lok Dal.
Ex-UP minister Maurya says no intention to go back to BJP
Asked if Sanghmitra Maurya, his daughter and a BJP MP from Badaun, will follow the suit, he said she would take a call on her own. Though he hasn't yet announced joining Akhilesh Yadav, the five-time MLA from Padrauna in Kushinagar, thanked the SP chief for welcoming his decision to quit the state cabinet.
Uttar Pradesh looks headed for a pitched battle between BJP and SP in the upcoming polls
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state (200 million people, according to the 2011 Census) and the one seen as a bellwether for the 2024 general elections, will go to poll in seven phases between February 10 and March 7 along with four other states — Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.
Breakdown of Indian bowlers raises questions on physios' workload and injury management role
As the Australian tour hits its business end, the Indian team's list of injuries will make it very difficult for new national selection committee to pick a decent bowling attack for the England Test series.
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Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe
The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.
President approves 132 Gallantry awards
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, has approved 132 awards to armed forces personnel and members of the paramilitary forces.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Y C Deveshwar appointed non-official directors in Air India
It is perhaps for the first time that big industrialists like them have been named on the board of a public sector enterprise, officials said.
Exhibition, graffiti art for honouring martyrs of 1999 Kargil war
Vehicles discarded by the Indian Army served as canvas for graffiti art done to commemorate the victory and honour the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.
Ex-BSP MLA staged Meerut stir at Mayawati’s behest: BJP
BJP leaders in Meerut said they had to call up the director general of police and the chief minister’s office in Lucknow to get Verma arrested finally around 3 pm on Monday.
Strawberries sweeter in sugarcane belt
The 26-year-old Yogesh Saini, who is also a Class X dropout, claims to have stumbled upon a unique idea that is helping him earn a fortune.
How city walls are becoming the artist's canvas
As awareness and acceptance of street art grows, it is likely more cities, including smaller ones, will benefit from such a venture.
Rajasthan to launch country's first indigenous olive oil brand
"The state will be launching its olive oil under the brand 'Raj Olive Oil' at the Global Rajasthan Agri-tech Meet (GRAM)," state Agriculture Minister Prabhu Lal Saini said.
AAP looks to replicate Assembly poll results in MCD by-polls
Although it has contested two Assembly polls in the national capital - in 2013 and 2015 - this will be AAP's maiden electoral contest in the civic-body elections.
AAP releases first list of 8 candidates
With by-election for 13 municipal wards expected to be held in May, AAP has already announced a list of 8 candidates in the hope to get a head start over other parties.
Kohli, Ishant, Dhawan among 45 Delhi Ranji probables
Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is among 45 cricketers named for Delhi team's Ranji Trophy camp beginning at the Feroz Shah Kotla..
2G case: Reliance ADAG employee faces court’s ire
Court was anguished as the ADA Group employee was allegedly “signalling” the witness to “say no” to a question during the cross examination.
2G case: Reliance ADAG's employee faced court's ire
The incident took place during the cross examination of prosecution witness Yogesh Sharma, President (Finance), Anant Raj Industries Ltd.
2G spectrum allocation scam: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26
Reliance ADAG Chairman Anil Ambani was today summoned for July 26 by a Delhi court to depose as a prosecution witness in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.
Shake-up in UP Congress by Rahul Gandhi
The move to have zonal presidents and vice presidents was the brainchild of Rahul Gandhi as part of his plans to tone up the organisation.
2G: TRAI had no information about spectrum, court told
A former chief of TRAI told the court hearing 2G scam case that the panel had no authentic information about spectrum's availability in 2007.
No roads lead to Gurgaon's Cyber City
Going to work to Gurgaon's Cyber City from any part of the city or even from Delhi is a strain comparable perhaps only to Mumbai.
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