Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party's first list for Lok Sabha polls is out; Mulayam Singh to contest from Mainpuri

The Samajwadi party released its first list of six candidates, with party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav contesting from Mainpuri in UP.

Mar 8, 2019

Our only goal to oust Modi government: Stalin at Brigade rally

"The 2019 elections in India will be India's second freedom struggle. The BJP at the centre is sowing the seeds of hatred and divisionism among people. We have to stop that any cost," Stalin said at Mamata Banerjee's 'United India Rally' in Kolkata.

Jan 19, 2019

Forget past differences, work for victory of all SP-BSP candidates: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati spoke about Bahujan Samaj Party's alliance with the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party during an event arranged for her 63rd birthday.

Jan 15, 2019

Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati all set for alliance formation ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Uttar Pradesh has a total of 80 Lok Sabha constituencies and both SP-BSP are planning to contest on 37 each. Amethi and Rae Bareli have been left out as they are the fortress of Congress.

Jan 11, 2019

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Congress out of UP grand alliance? Akhilesh, Mayawati close to finalising seat-sharing deal

Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati had met in Delhi on Friday to discuss the pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and dropped hints that they are ready to include smaller parties in their alliance.

Jan 5, 2019

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Ayodhya row: Dharam Sabha last effort to clear hurdles in Ram temple construction, says VHP

The Hindu outfit has also targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and said that they were only playing to the gallery.

Nov 23, 2018

Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi fake Twitter followers report is flawed

IPAC Survey: 48% chose Narendra Modi as leader; Rahul Gandhi claims second spot at 11%

The respondents have also listed non-political personalities that should join politics including Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Anna Hazare.

Sep 4, 2018

UP govt to fine Akhilesh Yadav Rs 10 lakh for bungalow damages

The Estate Department has submitted a report to the CM's office after an audit of the residence of the former CM and recommended the fine amount.

Aug 2, 2018

SUC stuck in a sinkhole on Agra-Lucknow expressway

Agra-Lucknow Expressway caves in: 4 men escape death as SUV plunges into 65-feet deep sinkhole

The Agra-Lucknow Expressway witnessed a staggering 688 accidents in less than a year, between August 2017 and February, killing 90 commuters.

Aug 1, 2018

Kejriwal's stand-off with L-G garners support from Kamal Hassan, Samajwadi Party, CPI and others

Arvind Kejriwal's sit-in protest enters day 5 as he garners support from several parties and individuals online. Centre and LG yet to respond as the situation escalates.

Jun 15, 2018

Opposition parities' bonhomie at the Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's swearing in ceremony

HD Kumaraswamy's swearing-in ceremony: Funny memes on opposition's bonhomie you must see

HD Kumaraswamy took oath as the new Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday (May 23). The grand event was attended by Mamata Banerjee, Sitaram Yechury, Sharad Pawar, Sharad Yadav and Sonia Gandhi.

May 24, 2018

Padmavati: Why Deepika Padukone's movie will have bigger release in Paris than India

In India, Deepika Padukone's Padmavati is facing a backlash from protesters. Recently, five people were arrested over the Padmavati rangoli controversy.

Oct 20, 2017

Yogi Adityanath to contest MLC bypoll in Uttar Pradesh

Like his predecessors Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, Adityanath will also become a member of the state Legislative Council.

Aug 30, 2017

Gorakhpur Tragedy: A tale of 1 hospital, 63 dead children and several unanswered questions

Over 60 children have lost their lives within a span of five days at state-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur due to disruption of oxygen supply and non-payment of dues to the supplier.

Aug 12, 2017

From Durga Shakti Nagpal to Shrestha Thakur: No matter who is in power, UP remains in UP

The BJP had vehemently criticised the then Samajwadi Party government of UP after IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal was penalised for her honest action in 2013. What different did it do with IPS Shrestha Thakur?

Jul 2, 2017

After accusing Indian Army of rape, Azam Khan calls himself 'item girl' of BJP

SP leader Azam Khan, who on Wednesday was criticised for insulting Indian Army, said on Thursday he had become the BJP's "item girl." Read to know exactly what he might have meant.

Jun 29, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to be Congress president soon, says RPN Singh

RPN Singh has said that Rahul Gandhi will assume the post of Congress president soon, replacing his mother Sonia Gandhi. Read to know when this is happening, and what its ramifications are.

May 26, 2017

'Why hasn't any soldier from Gujarat been martyred?' asks Akhilesh Yadav; faces ire of Twitterati

Akhilesh Yadav's remark did not go down well with Twitterati who lashed out at him for insulting soldiers. Soon, the hashtag #AkhileshInsultsMartyrs began trending on Twitter.

May 10, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Stone-pelting at funeral of Lt Ummer Fayaz, a young doctor who loved films and sports

Stone-pelting marred the funeral of Lt Ummer Fayaz, whose bullet-ridden body was found in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir earlier on Wednesday. Read to know who disrespected him.