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Umesh Raghuvanshi

Umesh Raghuvanshi

Umesh Raghuvanshi is a journalist with over three decade experience. He covers politics, finance, environment and social issues. He has covered all assembly and parliament elections in Uttar Pradesh since 1984.

Articles by Umesh Raghuvanshi

6 new ministers join Yogi's cabinet ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

UP Governor Anandiben Patel with CM Yogi Adityanath, his deputies Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, and state BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary during the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected and promoted ministers.

Updated on May 11, 2026 01:07 IST

Yogi expands ministry, balances caste and regional equations

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File Photo)

Updated on May 10, 2026 22:28 IST

CM Yogi inducts six new ministers in UP govt; balances caste, regional equations

With Sunday’s expansion the number of cabinet ministers has gone up to 23. (Photo by/Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 10, 2026 12:02 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt sends yet another reminder to officers to follow protocol norms

The chief secretary has asked officers to ensure there is no violation of protocol guidelines; otherwise, strict disciplinary action, as per rules, will be taken. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on May 9, 2026 24:14 IST

Special session: UP assembly, council adopt censure motion against SP, Congress, other INDIA bloc partners

Proceedings underway during the special session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Thursday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated on May 1, 2026 24:48 IST

UP govt for debate on NDA’s women empowerment initiatives

Speaker Satish Mahana, who presided over the business advisory committee meeting, confirmed that there will be a five-hour discussion (File Photo)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 23:08 IST

UP legislature special session on April 30: Opposition mulls over options to counter BJP on women’s empowerment

The Uttar Pradesh government proposes to hold an uninterrupted debate on women’s empowerment. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 24:36 IST

Women’s empowerment set to top agenda: Special session of UP legislature being convened on April 30

Those aware of the development said the state government may get a resolution passed on women’s empowerment. (For Representation)

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 21:52 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt utilised 81% of 2025-26 budget, says Suresh Khanna

Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna said the state government used about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.51 lakh crore of the original annual budget, which was about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.08 lakh crore in 2025-2026. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 02:08 IST

Viksit UP 2047: Draft vision document aims at developed state, knowledge, innovation hub

The government may finalise the vision document in the next three to four months. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:22 IST

Yogi: Generations will remember our govt for getting UP rid of sins

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath with deputy CMs Brajesh Pathak and Keshsav Prasad Maurya at the event organised at the Lok Bhawan auditorium to mark nine years of his government. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 23:46 IST

In poll run-up, Yogi for coordination between elected reps, officials for ‘accelerated’ development

In recent weeks, CM Yogi has been touring various regions of the state, attending BJP-RSS meetings for better coordination and taking feedback about implementation of development programmes. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 02:14 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt out to expedite use of funds before financial year comes to an end

The Uttar Pradesh government presented an annual budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.08 lakh crore for 2025-26, which included new schemes totaling <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28,478.34 crore. In December 2025, it presented a supplementary budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>24,496.98 crore. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 02:12 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt sanctions funds for anti-drone guns to bolster VVIP security

An anti-drone gun is a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) device designed to detect, track, and neutralise rogue or unauthorised drones. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 23:00 IST

CAG report: UPPCL contributed 45 pc of total losses of SPSEs

The CAG observed that the 39 SPSEs that earned profits included six that contributed more than 89% ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1933,80 crore) of the total profit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2169.50 crore. The PVVNL alone accounted for 46% ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>991.67 crore) of total profit of SPSEs. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 01:54 IST

CAG report points to gaping holes in UPSIDA contracts, plot allotments

The report covers the period from 2017-18 to 2021-22 (updated up to March 2024). (For representation)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 02:26 IST

Uttar Pradesh budget: Performance, prudence pave way for long-term goals

Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna presenting the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 at the state assembly in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 03:52 IST

UP’s economic analysis report: Amidst strong fundamentals, areas of concern indicated

A close scrutiny of the state’s first economic analysis report, ahead of the presentation of annual budget, indicated that UP’s CD ratio went up to 59.04% in March 2025 and increased further to 60.39% in December 2025. The figure rose to over 80% in six districts while it remained below 40% in five districts. (File Photo)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 02:12 IST

Ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, Yogi govt underlines economic fundamentals

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, along with UP finance minister Suresh Khanna, Vidhan Sabha speaker Satish Mahana, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh during the first day of the budget session on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 02:24 IST

In run-up to 2027, UP Budget may have larger chunk for ongoing projects

The state government had presented an annual budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.08 lakh crore for 2025-2026. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:46 IST

Post 2013, Uttar Pradesh assembly hasn’t touched 30 sittings-a-year mark

Proceedings underway on the concluding day of the presiding officers’ conference in Lucknow on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 01:48 IST

How UP IAS Association AGM, Civil Service Week ‘vanished’ from the calendar. Will it make a comeback?

Between 2007 and 2012 also, the twin programmes could not be organised (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 02:52 IST

Low monitoring ‘adversely impacted’ power schemes in UP, says CAG

According to the CAG, the state government acknowledged the shortfall, citing administrative reasons. (For representation)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 22:46 IST

UP finance minister Suresh Khanna writes to ministers to expedite ‘qualitative’ use of funds

The expenditure, especially the capital expenditure. incurred by most departments is not satisfactory though sufficient budgetary funds are available, Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna has said in his letter. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 01:22 IST

CAG for active monitoring of incomplete PMAY-G houses in UP

The CAG has questioned the quality of construction of the PMAY-G houses in Uttar Pradesh. (For Representation)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 22:06 IST

UP winter session begins today: Supplementary budget, Vande Mataram discussion on top of assembly agenda

An all-party meeting in progress on the eve of the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature. (PTI PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 02:42 IST

UP govt depts use less than half of budget in first 8 months of 2025-26

The public works department has been able to use only about 40 percent while the child development and the agriculture departments have used 44 percent and 41 percent of the budget funds respectively. (For Representation)

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 21:40 IST

Spate of VRS pleas by senior IAS officers raises concern in Uttar Pradesh

A senior IAS officer said many of those who managed to secure central deputation in recent months did so primarily due to their postings in Varanasi or Ayodhya. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Dec 13, 2025 01:06 IST

U.P’s tax, non-tax gains rise despite dip in GST collections

(For representation)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 23:10 IST

Meetings of UP legislature committees: Move for online presence of senior officers raises eyebrows

The meeting of the state legislature’s committees are held in designated rooms of Vidhan Bhavan. (FILE)

Updated on Nov 29, 2025 02:00 IST

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