Asad Rehman
Asad Rehman is a reporter based in Lucknow. He covers central and eastern Uttar Pradesh for The Indian Express. Follow his tweets @asad1_rehman
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UP: Man, 2 aides held for placing meat outside temple to get SHO removed
The main accused, Kanchan Tripathi (32), who runs a local news portal, has been sent to judicial custody. The co-accused, identified as Mansoor and Akram, are butchers.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Allahabad HC junks CBI chargesheet against health officials
The case relates to the death of Mahendra Kumar Sharma, a senior clerk posted at the Pasgawan community health centre who was found dead on February 15, 2012 in a decomposed state.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Estranged ally Mahan Dal inching towards Samajwadi Party
Re-entry into alliance comes amid SP shutting its door on two of its allies – Rajbhar's SBSP & Shivpal's PSP
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Uttar Pradesh: Now security cover for ally Rajbhar, SP says can’t get clearer, he is with BJP
The development comes days after Rajbhar's party broke ranks with the SP and voted for Droupadi Murmu, who was the NDA's candidate in the July 18 presidential election and emerged victorious over her rival and the Opposition's nominee Yashwant Sinha.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Jitin Prasada’s PWD is under cloud in UP: His OSD and 5 officers out for ‘payoffs’
Taking cognizance of complaints of irregularities in transfers in the PWD, Chief Minister Adityanath had ordered a probe on July 12. The probe report was submitted on July 16. “Based on the recommendation of the probe report, action was taken,” the government spokesperson said.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Anti-Sikh riots: ‘I don’t remember any of the faces’
Justice has come three decades too late in the Kanpur anti-Sikh riots, especially for many like Harmohindar Kaur, still waiting for a closure.
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Akhilesh hits refresh: SP dissolves all of its executive bodies
Electoral reverses, including recent LS bypoll defeats, among reasons for organisational overhaul, say insiders.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
With ‘Yuva Panchayats’, RLD seeks to tap into Agnipath unrest, replicate farm stir
In the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the RLD had fielded 33 candidates in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP), managing to win eight from the Jat-dominated Western UP – a jump from one seat in the 2017 Assembly polls.
Sat, Jul 02, 2022
Prayagraj Protests: Demolition undertaken after receiving complaints from locals, UP tells HC
In its petition, the family said the house was demolished by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) “without following due process”.
Sat, Jul 02, 2022
In over a year, IICF receives just Rs 25 lakh in donations for building Ayodhya mosque
The Foundation was set up in July 2020 to facilitate the construction of the mosque on the 5-acre land allotted by the government.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
BJP looks to topple Azam Khan in his citadel but has its work cut out
Ruling party receives former Congress MLA's support in Rampur Lok Sabha bypoll. But it still has to contend with the Azam factor.
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Agnipath scheme: Protests spread across UP, train coach, police outpost set on fire
Several incidents of protesters indulging in violence on the highways were reported from districts in Uttar Pradesh, where travellers were stuck in traffic jams and violence due to the protests.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Welfare Party: ‘Floated for alternative politics’, whose leader Javed is at centre of Prayagraj row
Since the arrest of its leader Javed for his alleged involvement in the Prayagraj violence, the Welfare Party has come out in his support and has issued several statement denying allegations being faced by him and calling the police and administration's action against him “illegal”.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Javed & Afreen: The father-daughter duo at the centre of Prayagraj demolition
While Javed is the party's central working committee member, Afreen is national secretary of the Fraternity Movement, the student wing of the party.
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Residence of activist in Prayagraj bulldozed after just a day’s notice
Cops say no proof against daughter, student leader Afreen, so far
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Kanpur ‘illegal’ structure demolished: civic body, police differ on owner ‘links’
In a statement, Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) said the property belonged to one Mohammad Ishtiaq. “Police and administration have also informed that links of Mr Ishtiaq are apparently to mafia, which is being investigated,” it stated.
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Remarks on Prophet Mohammad: Violence, protests break out in some districts of UP; 109 held
According to reports, 38 arrests were made in Saharanpur, 15 in Prayagraj, 24 in Hathras, seven in Moradabad, two in Ferozabad and 23 in Ambedkarnagar.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
With MLC polls move, SP accommodates Azam Khan but alliance splinters
Mahan Dal gone, key ally SBSP’s message to Akhilesh: Tell us if you want us or not.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Legislative Council polls: Cracks in SP alliance over nominees: Mahan Dal calls it quit, SBSP ‘disappointed’
Mahan Dal, which was formed in 2008, has a presence among the Other Backward Castes such as Shakyas, Sainis, Mauryas and Kushwahas in parts of west and east UP.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
Lucknow boy kills mother for not letting him play online game, hides body for two days
Police officials said that the boy killed his mother on Sunday morning around 3 am, then hid her body in a room and threatened his younger sister to not tell anyone.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
SP falls back on family, old warhorse Azam Khan for Azamgarh & Rampur bypolls
Akhilesh Yadav's cousin Dharmendra Yadav will contest to retain the Yadav stronghold of Azamgarh while Khan’s associate Asim Raja is the candidate from Rampur.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
PM: Rs 80,000 cr investment, UP will drive India growth story
Global situation a big opportunity, India a reliable partner, says Modi
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
In UP, two prestige battles and an irate Azam Khan await SP
Azamgarh and Rampur LS by-polls on June 23, BJP looks for a way into SP bastions.
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Night shift: UP brings new rules for women in factories
Labour Department Additional Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra on Saturday said that under the new regulations, woman factory workers can work after 7pm and before 6am if they give their consent in writing to the employer.
Sun, May 29, 2022
Priyanka missing from UP scene as Congress returns to the wilderness
A section of Congress leaders remains hopeful of the party's revival in Uttar Pradesh with Priyanka Gandhi's scheduled visit to Lucknow in June for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the pending appointment of the UP Congress chief.
Fri, May 27, 2022