BJP hunts for a Modi in Uttar Pradesh

The euphoria over the victory in Gujarat has rubbed off on the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh. Many senior party leaders proclaim that they would repeat the same "victory formula" in the......

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Devotees thronged the Khaggu Sarai area in Sambhal on Tuesday to offer prayers to a Lord Hanuman idol that was discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, reopened last week after being shut for 46......

It's SP's M-Y versus BJP's M-Y in Uttar Pradesh

It's MY vs MY in Uttar Pradesh. While the Samajwadi Party largely banks on its Muslim-Yadav support base, the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to counter it with the Modi-Yogi combo in the state......

Aparna Yadav likens Modi to Parashuram, self to Eklavya

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Aparna Yadav, who is step sister-in-law of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday took charge as the vice chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh state women......

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

The two states account for 24% of total accounts opened under financial inclusion scheme. As the Modi government enters its third year, one of its flagship scheme -  Jan Dhan Yojana - seems to......

Rural women drive Rs 27,000 crore financial inclusion transactions

Enterprising women business correspondents, known as BC Sakhis, have facilitated transactions worth Rs 27,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh, earning Rs 75 crore in commission over the past four and a half......

Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh

The company is likely to sign a MoU with the Yogi Adityanath government for opening retail stores in the important towns of the state. Swedish home furnishing brand, Ikea is looking to invest......

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated......

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

'Your power-packed performance, and impeccable sportsmanship will ignite a new zest for the sport. Your achievement has raised the pride of the Tiranga' 'The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage......