Congress leader Sampurnanand had earlier held the longest-running tenure as Uttar Pradesh CM with five years and 344 days. He was surpassed by Yogi Adityanath, who has now served for seven years and 148 days, overtaking Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati.

In his address, the Uttar Pradesh CM called for building a united, developed, and self-reliant India, honoring the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs.

Yogi Adityanath argued that the Congress party's approach has been detrimental to national unity and development. He alleged that the party prioritises its political gains over the nation's progress, leading to stalled development and increased social tensions.

Asad was the third of the five sons of Atiq Ahmed who was involved in Umesh Pal murder case.

The High Court had completed hearings on August 7 and reserved its judgment. Following its review, the court has decided to dismiss the petition, rejecting the claims made against Maurya.

A woman alleged misbehaviour at a Noida mall, leading to the arrest of four men. Initially claiming police bias, she later expressed satisfaction with police action. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav criticised the UP government over the incident.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also set to convene a crucial meeting with officials and public representatives in Ayodhya to review the progress of ongoing development projects and to assess the current law enforcement situation in the city.

In the Ayodhya rape case, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a DNA test for the accused and justice for the victim, BSP chief Mayawati questioned the number of such tests conducted during SP's tenure. SP leaders also seek financial aid for the victim.

Authorities meanwhile razed the bakery of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl and recording the act on camera, according to an official.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

SP leader Moid Khan and his servant, Raju Khan, who allegedly gangraped the minor girl, have been arrested by the police.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

The chief minister's statement in the Assembly came a day after a video showed revellers harassing a couple on a bike in Lucknow's Gomtinagar.

In Lucknow's Gomti Nagar, a disturbing incident of individuals splashing water on vehicles and harassing commuters during heavy waterlogging has sparked outrage. The Commissioner of Police has swiftly acted, removing several officers and making arrests, amidst public outcry and social media uproar.

Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday informed the Assembly that his government is very serious towards women safety and it was the BJP government which had created Anti-Romeo squads.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had taken this initiative with the intention of curbing 'love jihad', a term confined by Hindu outfits for alleged forcible conversion.

In a rally held in Moradabad in 2014, the late Mulayam Singh had said that 'It is wrong to give death penalty in rape cases. 'Ladke hain, galati kar dete hain', he had said.

Speaking at an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the BJP is the present and the future. He also attacked Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and said that the latter has started his downfall by deceiving the backward classes.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the government's commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of the state, ranging from development projects to welfare schemes. The monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will conclude on August 2.

Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara while four others, including a captain, were injured on Saturday.