43 districts in three months: CM Yogi intensifies outreach across UP with development push

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:24 PM

Lucknow, July 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been in constant action mode, undertaking extensive tours across the state over the past three months. Through these visits, the Chief Minister appears to be focusing on strengthening public outreach by connecting districts with major development projects. His remarks during these visits, often targeting the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party (SP), have also drawn significant political attention.

Priyank Kharge invites BJP's ire over remarks on Veer Savarkar

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:32 AM

Patna, July 29 (IANS) BJP and JD(U) leaders on Wednesday criticised Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge over his remarks concerning Subhas Chandra Bose and freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Veer Savarkar, describing his comments as unfortunate and misleading.

Top Maoist Misir Besra carrying Rs 1 crore bounty arrested in Jharkhand

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:19 AM

Ranchi, July 29 (IANS) Misir Besra, a Politburo member of the CPI (Maoist) and one of the country's most wanted Maoist leaders carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, has been arrested along with two of his close associates in a major breakthrough for security forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations.

Pune Police bust illegal injection racket linked to bodybuilding, substance abuse; 5 arrested

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:11 AM

Pune, July 29 (IANS) Pune Police have exposed an alleged illegal network that was endangering the lives of young people in the name of fitness and bodybuilding. Acting on specific information, police arrested five individuals and seized 50 vials of Mephentermine Sulphate Injection IP (MEPHIVAN), allegedly being used for bodybuilding and intoxication purposes.