Even today, agriculture provides maximum employment in UP: CM Yogi

IANS | July 22, 2025 2:21 PM

Lucknow, July 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that agriculture continues to be the largest source of employment in the state, with nearly three crore farmers dependent on it. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector follows next, employing around 1.65 crore people, he said.

Opposition stages protest outside Parliament over 'SIR' drive in Bihar

IANS | July 22, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Opposition parties on Tuesday staged a protest at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise in Bihar, accusing the Centre of attempting to "snatch away the rights to vote," particularly those belonging to the downtrodden and marginalized families.