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    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

    Months before polls, UP govt in a race against time to use budgetary funds

    Effectively, about four months remain to utilise the budget and supplementary budget funds by the end of 2026, as the poll notification is likely to be issued in January 2027. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Aug 21, 2026 03:00 IST

    Yogi tests ground before polls with constituency-wise project blitz

    Among the districts, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has visited Saharanpur five times in five months. (FILE PHOTO)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:34 IST

    Revisit budgeting methods to make estimates more realistic in Uttar Pradesh: CAG

    The CAG said budget reappropriations were also being processed through physical files and were being entered into IFMS after approval in offline mode. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 03:34 IST

    Ram temple donation row, paper leaks on top of Oppn agenda

    A view of the main entrance of the Uttar Pradesh assembly building. (PTI PHOTO)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Aug 3, 2026 05:38 IST

    UP supplementary budget may earmark funds for infra projects, youth, women

    The state government presented the annual budget (2026-27) of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.12 lakh crore — the largest so far – incorporating new schemes worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43,565.33 crore in February 2026. (FILE PHOTO)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Aug 2, 2026 03:21 IST

    Anandiben Patel to complete seven years as Uttar Pradesh governor on July 29

    Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel (FILE PHOTO)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:28 IST

    CEC’s assertion on timely polls in Uttar Pradesh eases pressure on parties, ends uncertainty

    Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (FILE PHOTO)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Jul 19, 2026 03:11 IST

    3 months after launch, Ambedkar statue scheme yet to make headway in UP

    Under the scheme, the state govt proposes to develop statues of Dr Ambedkar and other Dalit icons. (HT file)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Jul 14, 2026 03:20 IST

    Ram temple offerings controversy sparks battle for political narrative

    While the SIT probe may take time to establish the money trail and identify those responsible, the chief minister’s prompt action has enabled him to retain the political initiative amid mounting allegations of financial irregularities. (File)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Jul 6, 2026 03:05 IST

    How CM Fellowship scheme drives governance, development in UP

    Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who has held three online interactions with the CM Fellows, is consistently reviewing the work being done by them at various government levels. (HT)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Jun 14, 2026 21:58 IST

    Uttar Pradesh political circles abuzz with talk of early assembly elections by January 2027

    The Election Commission of India conducted elections to Uttar Pradesh’s outgoing 18th assembly in February-March 2022. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    lucknow news
    Updated on May 22, 2026 02:58 IST

    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.
    india news
    Updated on May 11, 2026 01:07 IST

    Yogi expands ministry, balances caste and regional equations

    UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File Photo)
    others
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    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)
    lucknow news
    Updated on Feb 10, 2026 02:24 IST
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