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December 16, 2019 02:38 IST
The victim, who has suffered around 75 per cent burns, has been admitted to a hospital in Kanpur and her condition is learnt to be critical.
Mon, Dec 16, 2019
December 11, 2019 04:50 IST
Officials at the Sumerpur PHC, however, confirmed to The Indian Express that the purported “medical registration slip” in the name of Shubham Trivedi is “fake” and that no patient by that name was admitted to the hospital on those dates.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
December 10, 2019 04:55 IST
Students of the university’s SVDV faculty have been protesting against Khan’s appointment since early November on the grounds that he is a Muslim.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
December 09, 2019 04:37 IST
While the 23-year-old’s body reached her village in Unnao on Saturday night from Delhi, the burial was delayed as the family waited for the victim’s elder sister to arrive from Pune, and demanded that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meet them.
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
December 08, 2019 04:33 IST
“My only demand is that my daughter’s killers should be chased and shot dead, like it happened in Hyderabad,” he said. “They should not come out of jail. I want them dead... Only then will her soul find peace.
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
December 06, 2019 04:35 IST
The woman’s family said she was on her way to catch a train to Rae Bareli in connection with the rape case when she was waylaid by the accused.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
December 05, 2019 07:20 IST
The university administration, meanwhile, said they got information on a few such posters and they were all removed by Wednesday evening.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
December 05, 2019 07:11 IST
The Anti-Terrorism Squad, which has been asked to help the Lucknow police in its investigation, has found that similar threat letters have been sent to Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Raghubar Das.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
December 01, 2019 07:34 IST
Before and after the Ayodhya verdict in favour of the Hindu parties on November 9, religious and political leaders had urged people to restrain themselves from rallies and celebrations.
Sun, Dec 01, 2019
November 26, 2019 04:11 IST
The students of SVDV who opposed the appointment of Khan had said on multiple occasions that they did not find a Muslim fit to teach them about Sanatan Dharma and Karmkaand, as he was not connected with their culture.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
November 23, 2019 04:37 IST
The students had been staging a sit-in protest for the past two weeks. The SVDV faculty was closed since November 7. It reopened on Thursday. However, Khan is still on leave.
Sat, Nov 23, 2019
November 22, 2019 14:33 IST
Chancellor backs Feroze Khan’s appointment, says students’ protest wrong.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
November 21, 2019 02:36 IST
A section of students of the university came out in support of Firoze Khan, who could not attend the university since his joining on November 7.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
November 19, 2019 04:58 IST
Having joined as Assistant Professor at Banaras Hindu University’s Sanskrit Vidya Dharam Vigyan (SVDV) 11 days ago, Firoze Khan, a doctorate in Sanskrit, has gone hiding for the past few days, switching off his mobile phone too.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
November 17, 2019 04:50 IST
In the recording, Swati Singh, Minister of State for Women’s Welfare, Child Development & Nutrition, purportedly questions DSP Beenu Singh, posted as circle officer (CO) of Lucknow’s Cantonment area, for lodging an FIR against Ansal Developers
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
November 08, 2019 05:29 IST
According to a letter issued by the DIOS, five intermediate colleges and three degree colleges will serve as makeshift prisons.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
November 08, 2019 02:12 IST
College principals have raised concerns that the move may lead to delays in completing syllabus and possible closure of institutes.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
November 06, 2019 04:09 IST
The latest arrest comes hours after the BJP government in the state removed Power Secretary and Managing Director of UPPCL, Aparna U, and replaced her with M Devraj, who has returned from central deputation.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
October 27, 2019 03:53 IST
Saying Ayodhya holds a significant place for sanatan dharam followers, Adityanath said, “Where else can we find a state with such cultural and religious richness? Ayodhya has to get due recognition. This Deepotsav programme is a step in that direction.”
Sun, Oct 27, 2019
October 18, 2019 03:53 IST
Samajwadi Party’s candidate, Gaurav Kumar Rawat, had joined the party two years ago and will be making his electoral debut. He owns a petrol pump in the district. According to SP district chief Aijaz Ahmad, Gaurav is considered close to party veteran Beni Prasad Verma.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
October 10, 2019 04:18 IST
Asked if Pushpendra posed enough of a threat to be killed in an encounter, police said, “The question that should be asked is whether the use of force was lawful or not and that is exactly what is being investigated.”
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
October 08, 2019 02:56 IST
The family alleged that the SHO of killed Pushpendra when he was asked to return Rs 1 lakh given in exchange for the release of the deceased’s truck.
Tue, Oct 08, 2019
October 06, 2019 04:14 IST
The order was issued following classes and workshops organised at several police stations, the district headquarters and the police lines over the past week. Following the directives, district police personnel have started purchasing books and dictionaries to learn English.
Sun, Oct 06, 2019
October 01, 2019 03:18 IST
Coordinated by Lucknow University (LU), the event will include students from Class 6 onwards. They will read books, preferably on Mahatma Gandhi or the freedom struggle in their classrooms from 11 am to 11.45 am on Tuesday.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
September 30, 2019 01:54 IST
Pranav was nabbed at Delhi airport while he was trying to catch a flight to London. Police later brought him to Lucknow.
Mon, Sep 30, 2019



