Uttar Pradesh

Yogi govt hikes farm wages: Check what rural workers will now earn daily

Jul 24, 2025, 10:55 PM IST

The revised wage applies uniformly across all districts and includes not just traditional farming but also animal husbandry, poultry, beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, and crop transportation.

Ghaziabad Man Posing As 'Ambassador' Of Fake Nation Busted By UP STF | Embassy Racket Uncovered

Jul 24, 2025, 02:23 AM IST

In a shocking crackdown, Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force busted a fake embassy operated out of a rented bungalow in Ghaziabad of Delhi NCR. The racket was run by alleged mastermind, Harsh Vardhan Jain. Jain had converted a bungalow in Ghaziabad's Kavi Nagar into an 'embassy' for fictional nations like West Arctica, Saborga, and Lodonia. Harsh Vardhan Jain posed as their ambassador and flaunted luxury cars fitted with fake diplomatic number plates to lend legitimacy to his operations. Uttar Pradesh STF was tipped off with inputs from central agencies acting fast on them the STF sleuths raided the premises on 22nd July and arrested Jain on the spot. The investigation revealed that Jain's racket primarily involved duping individuals and companies by promising to facilitate overseas business deals and employment opportunities. He also allegedly ran a hawala network through shell companies.

Business flight: 6,688 firms left West Bengal since 2011; Here's where they went

Jul 22, 2025, 08:22 PM IST

Of these, 1,308 companies moved to Maharashtra, 1,297 to Delhi, 879 to Uttar Pradesh, 511 to Chhattisgarh, and 423 to Gujarat.

SC refuses to stay UP, Uttarakhand QR code order for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route

Jul 22, 2025, 06:46 PM IST

Earlier this year, the Uttar Pradesh government issued an order asking eateries along the pilgrimage route to display QR codes containing ownership details. The Uttarakhand government soon followed with a similar directive

Forging India's Defence Future: Inside PTC Industries' Titanium Hub In Lucknow Powering BrahMos

Jul 18, 2025, 03:05 AM IST

India’s defence manufacturing gets a strategic boost with the inauguration of a cutting-edge titanium and superalloy complex by PTC Industries in Lucknow, aligned with the BrahMos missile facility. This marks India as the sixth country capable of producing such advanced materials. The plant supplies lightweight, heat-resistant components vital for missiles, submarines, and aircraft, including the supersonic BrahMos, which saw a surge in global demand post-Operation Sindoor. CMD Sachin Agarwal says the complex ends India’s import dependence for critical parts, ensuring self-reliance amid global crises. The facility also serves global OEMs like Dassault and Safran, reinforcing India’s emergence as a global defence hub. Watch our ground report from the Lucknow facility.

Hindi Three-Language Formula: Marathi Identity Fuels A Political Uprising Against The 2020 NEP In 20

Jul 13, 2025, 03:30 PM IST

Dive into the heart of Maharashtra’s linguistic and political landscape as we unpack the controversy surrounding the Centre’s three-language formula under the 2020 National Education Policy, which ignited widespread protests across the state. The proposal to make Hindi a compulsory third language alongside Marathi and English in Classes I to V sparked a fierce backlash, uniting voices across the ideological spectrum and even bringing together estranged political rivals, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. This video explores the pivotal role of the Marathi language in Maharashtra’s political dynamics and its evolution as a potent symbol of cultural identity over decades. We trace the roots of linguistic assertion back to the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement of the 1950s, a defining struggle that demanded a separate state for Marathi speakers. The movement’s bloodiest moment came on November 21, 1955, when police fired on protesters at Mumbai’s Oval Maidan, leaving 15 dead and 300 injured—martyrs of the fight for a Marathi state. This agitation culminated in the creation of Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, a day celebrated as Maharashtra Day, cementing Marathi as not just a language but a cornerstone of political and cultural identity. The rise of Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena in 1966 marked a new chapter, championing the rights of the “Marathi manoos” against perceived injustices in employment and influence, initially targeting South Indian migrants and later North Indian communities from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Sena’s fiery rhetoric resonated with Mumbai’s youth, making it a dominant force in advocating for Marathi-speaking communities. Fast forward to 2006, when Raj Thackeray, sidelined in the Shiv Sena, founded the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The MNS doubled down on linguistic pride, launching controversial campaigns like targeting non-Marathi shop signboards, demanding Marathi in court proceedings, and pushing for Marathi films in multiplexes. Against the backdrop of a shifting demographic—where the 2011 Census showed a decline in Marathi speakers in Mumbai (from 45 lakh to 44 lakh) and a 40% surge in Hindi speakers (from 26 lakh to 36 lakh)—the fear of cultural displacement has fueled political strategies. Both the Shiv Sena and MNS, grappling with identity crises, see the “Marathi manoos” plank as a path to revival. As Maharashtra heads into another electoral season, this video examines how Marathi continues to be weaponized as an emotive political issue, with the recent Thackeray cousins’ patch-up signaling its enduring power. Join us as we unravel the historical, cultural, and political threads of Marathi pride, from the streets of Mumbai to the corridors of power. Will the language once again shape Maharashtra’s political future? Don’t miss this deep dive into a saga of identity, protest, and power.

Sabih Khan Named Apple COO: From Moradabad Streets To Cupertino's Core

Jul 11, 2025, 04:46 PM IST

Apple’s newest Chief Operating Officer, Sabih Khan, has a story that’s as inspiring as it is strategic. Born in Moradabad, Khan’s rise from humble beginnings to the top of Apple’s global operations shows the growing power of Indian-origin tech leaders. Having driven Apple’s sustainability goals and reshoring push, Khan now takes centre stage. His appointment signals Apple’s deeper intent in India—despite growing geopolitical pressure. Social media is abuzz, and Uttar Pradesh might just be next on Apple’s map. Watch this powerful journey that blends tech, talent, and nationalism.

Can Desilting Triple Farm Yields? Piyush Goyal Outlines Roadmap For Agri Growth

Jul 11, 2025, 03:03 AM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has called for a fresh Green Revolution — one that’s rooted in sustainable, modern agricultural practices. Speaking about the need for a revolution in food processing, drip irrigation, and organic farming, Goyal revealed that over 75,000 ponds have already been created across India. He highlighted the remarkable success of pond desilting experiments in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, where soil extracted from water bodies led to a 2–3X spike in farm productivity due to its rich mineral content. Goyal emphasised the need for collective action by FPOs, agripreneurs, startups, food processors, and exporters to build a self-reliant agricultural economy and take India’s local produce to global markets — powering the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

FSDA Raids Kanwar Route Food Stalls | Live Testing Captured Inside Mobile Lab Van

Jul 08, 2025, 10:55 PM IST

In an exclusive ground report, India Today captures the FSDA's live crackdown on eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in Chinhat, Lucknow. The Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections, collecting food samples—especially spices—for immediate testing inside their Food Safety on Wheels Van. India Today gained access inside the mobile lab, where FSDA officer demonstrated real-time chemical tests to detect adulteration.The operation aims to ensure pilgrims are not exposed to contaminated or substandard food during the religious journey.

'I was Pakistan Army's trusted agent, was in Mumbai during 26/11': Tahawwur Rana's big admission

Jul 07, 2025, 06:17 PM IST

Rana, who is in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) custody in Tihar Jail, told the Mumbai Crime Branch that he was a trusted agent of the Pakistan Army.

Why Is Jewar Airport Still Not Ready? | Inauguration Delayed Again

Jul 06, 2025, 02:30 PM IST

The Civil Aviation Minister has announced that the inauguration of Jewar Airport, officially known as Noida International Airport, has been pushed to the end of this year. This marks the third missed deadline, following earlier targets set for September 2024, April 2025, and May 2025. The much-anticipated project was expected to transform air connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region and Western Uttar Pradesh, but recurring delays have raised concerns among travellers and stakeholders alike. While the airport promises to ease pressure on Delhi’s IGI Airport and offer convenience to residents of Noida, Greater Noida, Aligarh, Agra and beyond, uncertainty around its launch timeline continues to cast a shadow. Many flyers remain sceptical about safety, accessibility and transport infrastructure in the area, especially during the initial phase of operations. As anticipation builds once more, the key question remains — will this revised deadline finally take off?

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