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Vande Bharat Express Goes Without AC, Lights For An Hour In Allahabad

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 14, 2019

Passengers on board the Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Express were on Sunday stranded inside the train for around an hour without fan, air conditioning and lights when its auxiliary converter failed, officials said on Sunday.

Greater Noida Land Charges: New, Back-Dated Land Charges A Huge Setback For Greater Noida Plot Owners

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

In a big setback for tens of thousands of plot owners across 50 sectors of Greater Noida, just on the outskirts of the national capital, the Greater Noida Authority or GNIDA has slapped them with a demand notice to pay an additional charge of Rs 1,287 per square meter, together with 11 per cent interest, that too backdated to 2013.

Chief Justices To Seven High Courts Appointed: Law Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 3, 2019

Chief Justices were appointed to seven high courts on Thursday, the Law Ministry said. Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, acting chief justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Allahabad University Professor Kills Self At Home, Leaves Behind Suicide Note

Allahabad News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 3, 2019

A professor in Allahabad University allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his house near Chandralok Crossing, under Kotwali police station here, on Wednesday.

Hunger Strike By Allahabad University Students Completes A Week

Education | ANI | Sunday September 29, 2019

A hunger strike by students of Allahabad University (AU) against the college administration, demanding the reinstatement of the Student's Union of the University, completed a week on Saturday.

Ayodhya Archeological Report Drawn By "Cultivated Minds": Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 27, 2019

The Archeological Survey of India or ASI report of 2003 on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site was not an "ordinary opinion" as the archaeologists were acting on behalf of the Allahabad High Court judges to give their views on the excavated material, the Supreme Court said Friday.

Main Accused In Uttar Pradesh Violence That Led To Cop's Killing Gets Bail

India News | Reported by Saurabh Shukla, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday September 26, 2019

The Allahabad High Court today granted bail to one of the main accused in the Bulandshahr mob violence case, which led to the death of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr last December. Yogesh Raj, a local leader of the Bajrang Dal, was among those accused of inciting a mob of over 400 people to kill Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh during ...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, Episode 26 Written Update: Amitabh Bachchan Comes To This Contestant's Rescue

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Monday September 23, 2019

Amitabh Bachchan, who said that the contestant inspired him, asked her about her wishes once she wins the prize money

Chinmayanand Accuser Told To Seek Protection From Arrest From Trial Court

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 23, 2019

The Allahabad High Court has turned down the petition seeking a stay on the arrest of the law student who had accused BJP leader Chinmayanand of rape.

Gun, Cannonballs From Mughal-Era Found At Allahabad University

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

A Mughal-era gun and two cannonballs were found in a vault at the Department of Medieval and Modern History in Allahabad University.

Court Asks UP About Steps Taken By State To Protect Inter-Caste Couples

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to apprise it about the steps being taken to provide protection to those who entered into inter-caste or interfaith marriages.

UP Home Secretary Asked To Clear Stand On 16-Year-Old's Marriage Validity

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

The Supreme Court today summoned the home secretary of Uttar Pradesh after taking note of state government's failure to respond to a plea by a "minor" Muslim girl, who has challenged the Allahabad High Court order which declared her marriage void.

Forced To Live On Boat Due To Floods, No Government Assistance: UP Family

Allahabad News | ANI | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A family has decided to live in a boat near their home after the water level of Ganga and Yamuna crossed the critical mark on Wednesday causing low-lying areas to be flooded.

Yogi Adityanath Cautions Officials As Rivers Near Danger Mark After Rain

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today directed officials in Allahabad and Varanasi districts to remain vigilant as the water levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers neared the danger mark.

Mayawati Slams UP Government's Caste Move, Calls It "Selfish, Political"

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 17, 2019

After the Allahabad High Court stayed the notification to include 17 Other Backward Castes in the SC list, BSP president Mayawati today said such government decisions are "guided by total selfish political motives" but effects the entire society.