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‘Winnability, not fixed quotas’: SP snubs Cong push for 3-digit seat share

Published on Oct 22, 2026 10:50 pm IST
Highly placed sources within the SP maintained that the party is closely analysing recent voting patterns, local organisational strength, and candidate viability rather than conceding a large block of seats based on the Congress’s national profile or its improved tally in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (File Photo)
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Cops grill Shraddha, 2 others; sent to 10-day judicial custody in Lucknow cafe owner death case

A police vehicle escorts Shraddha Dubey, along with her sister Rashmi Dubey and driver Danish (not in picture) from Hazratganj police station to court, in Lucknow.
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 08:56 am IST

Saharanpur PNB: NIA arrests two ‘main conspirators’ in ₹17.29-cr fake currency case

The NIA arrested Ajay Kumar, son of Ramesh Chand, from Ambala in Haryana on October 16, and Harish Rounta, son of Devi Chand Rounta, from Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. (For representation)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 05:41 pm IST

‘False cases can’t keep him imprisoned forever’: Akhilesh backs Azam Khan

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav outside Rampur district jail on Thursday. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 06:38 pm IST

BJP mounts all-out voter outreach for UP MLC polls

State BJP president and Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary reviewed preparations with constituency in-charges and asked them to ensure contact with all eligible voters. (File)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:34 am IST

Nepali man held in Lucknow for bringing ₹26 lakh in fake currency, jailed

The ATS attributed the conviction to the evidence presented in court and effective prosecution. (For representation)
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 10:13 am IST

Lucknow airport to see 24% rise in flights, Bangkok link resumes under winter schedule

India’s winter flight schedule for 2026-27 will run from October 25, 2026, to April 1, 2027.
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 09:53 am IST

₹12,000 crore project: Prayagraj metro DPR revised, airport link added; state nod awaited

For representation only (Sourced)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 10:41 pm IST

UP human rights panel asks PAC chief to examine recruit’s death during PET

For representation only (Sourced)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 07:35 pm IST

Pilibhit voter roll discrepancies: FIR against 2 SDMs, computer operator

For representation only (Sourced)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 10:40 pm IST

Property row no reason to deny power supply: HC

For representation only (Sourced)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:56 am IST

RIP roads: Repaired after months, dug up on the morrow

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:54 am IST

Depressed, man hangs self in Meerut after texting sister

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 22, 2026 08:28 pm IST

No hike in Dudhwa safari, entry fees; DNP set to open on Nov 1

UP forest minister releasing rhino identification booklet during DTCF governing body meeting in Lucknow on Thursday (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 08:32 pm IST

Aligarh road rage: Audi runs over injured motorcyclist, man dies

Aligarh SP (City) Aditya Bansal said on Thursday evening that the police station received information on Wednesday about the incident, which took place on Tuesday night. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:52 am IST

16 arrested in Lucknow gambling den raid, ₹1.27 lakh cash seized

(FORAccording to police, those present allegedly attempted to flee but were apprehended by the team. REPRESENTATION)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:54 am IST

SHO, investigating SI suspended after high court flags illegal detention

During an inquiry initiated by the Deoria SP, CCTV footage reportedly showed the accused at different locations inside the police station during the period in question. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:55 am IST

Bijnor farmer shot dead, body found on tractor

Chandpur SHO Sudhir Panwar said the body was sent for post-mortem around 5 am on Thursday after completion of inquest proceedings. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:55 am IST

Eight-year-old crushed to death by reversing school van in Prayagraj

Police gathering details at the site of the accident outside the victim’s home in Naini on Thursday evening (HT)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:56 am IST

Rafale wows Kashi with breathtaking aerial display

Sarang Helicopter Display Team performs manoeuvres during the opening day of the three-day Indian Air Force (IAF) aerial display 'Wings Over Ganges' over the Malviya Bridge on the Ganga river, in Varanasi (PTI)
Published on Oct 23, 2026 07:56 am IST

2024 arithmetic may push SP, Congress to stick together

The SP and Congress together won 43 of the state’s 80 seats. The SP won 37 and the Congress six. (For representation)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 07:51 am IST

6 months and 4 states later, Belgian mega machine on 240 wheels rolls into Kheri

Escorted by police personnel, three red-flagged pilot vehicles and a 40-member technical crew tasked with lifting overhead power cables and pruning roadside trees, the convoy was stationed at Chhauchh village along National Highway 730A on Wednesday before making its final push to Kumbhi on Thursday morning. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 07:54 am IST

Amit Shah’s likely Lucknow visit on October 30 may sharpen BJP’s 2027 campaign

Union home minister Amit Shah (File)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 07:41 am IST

From Tiger Shroff to Baba Siddique murder, UP links recur in Bishnoi gang probes

The arrests have renewed attention on UP’s presence in investigations into interstate gang operations,
Updated on Oct 22, 2026 10:23 pm IST

Pilibhit roll row: After Oppn flags anomalies, ECI removes ERO and VRC operator

According to the report submitted by the DEO after an investigation into the voter list of the constituency, it was found that the details of other voters were displayed when the EPIC number of some voters was searched online (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 07:54 am IST

Decide on SC quota or we will explore other options: Nishad warns BJP again

Sanjay Nishad addresses a rally in Delhi on Wednesday. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 09:27 pm IST

2027 poll preparation: Akhilesh Yadav to meet Azam Khan in Rampur jail today

Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan.
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 06:38 pm IST

On the run, on air: Influencer rejects murder charges as UP police struggle to trace her

This video came more than 48 hours after her other videos surfaced where she purportedly claimed she didn’t flee and wanted to surrender. (File Photo)
Updated on Oct 19, 2026 11:25 am IST

UP saw 815 riots between 2012 and 2017, says Adityanath

The Police Commemoration Day-2026 event at the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 10:11 pm IST

UP polls: AIMIM chief Owaisi reiterates alliance pitch, says will announce when it happens

Asaduddin Owaisi also reiterated his demand for greater political representation for Muslims, saying they should not be treated as a “vote bank”. (File)
Published on Oct 06, 2026 02:53 pm IST