The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is all set to honor former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary with a grand week-long celebration. The event, titled Atal Shatabdi Samaroh, will feature exhibitions, cultural programs, and tributes to the late leader, with winners of various activities being felicitated on the concluding day. Additionally, the state will also sign MoUs with other states for cultural exchange under the 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat' initiative. The aim of the celebrations is to inspire future generations through the exemplary life and contributions of Atal Ji.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlights the destruction of Hindu temples in various parts of the country and reiterates the need for protecting Sanatan Dharma for world peace. He speaks out against the atrocities faced by Hindus in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan and vows to destroy the lineage of those who desecrated Hindu places of worship. Adityanath's remarks come a day after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about inclusivity and building a model of harmony in the country that can be adopted by the world.
Amidst the recent reopening of a temple that has been locked since 1978 in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has brought attention to the district's history of communal violence. He stated that 209 Hindus have been killed since 1947, with 184 being killed in 1978 alone. Violent incidents have continued to occur in subsequent years, resulting in a decrease in the number of Hindus living in the area. Recently, three damaged idols were found in a well near the reopened temple, adding to tensions in the district.
While Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faced criticism for sporting a handbag with 'Palestine' written on it, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seized the opportunity to highlight the successful partnership between his state and Israel. Adityanath revealed that more than 5,500 UP youths had been sent to Israel for infrastructure projects, earning handsome wages and contributing to the state's economy. Responding to the backlash, Priyanka Gandhi hit back at her critics, stating that it was her personal choice to wear what she wants.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praise India's junior men's hockey team for their historic win in the Junior Asia Cup 2024 against Pakistan. Araijeet Singh Hundal's four goals helped secure a 5-3 victory over Pakistan in the final. This is India's fifth title in the competition, with previous wins in 2023, 2015, 2008, and 2004. Hockey India has also announced a cash reward for the players and support staff for their exceptional performance.
A Mumbai court has issued a contempt notice to Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, after the company failed to comply with a Bombay High Court order to remove a defamatory video targeting a spiritual leader. The video, titled "Pakhandi Baba ki Kartut," allegedly damaged the reputation of both the Dhyan Foundation and Yogi Ashwini. Despite the earlier court order, the video remains accessible outside of India, leading to concerns of delay tactics by Google. The court has rejected Google's claim of immunity under the IT Act and the matter is scheduled to be heard again in January.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to watch the film 'The Sabarmati Report' on Monday, after lauding it for "revealing the truth" behind the Godhra train tragedy. The film has also been declared tax-free in many BJP-ruled states in a move to promote its portrayal of the "reality" of the incident. After watching the film, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated the filmmakers and praised the film for exposing certain individuals and their malicious narratives. Starring Vikrant Massey, the film depicts a Hindi journalist who stands up to the system for covering the truth in his reportage.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been issued a contempt notice by a Mumbai court for failing to comply with a court directive to remove a defamatory video targeting the Dhyan Foundation and its founder Yogi Ashwini. The court highlighted YouTube's non-compliance and the continued accessibility of the video, while the NGO accuses Google of intentional inaction and delay tactics, causing harm to Yogi Ashwini's character and the organization's reputation.
The results of the by-elections for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh held on November 20 this week have been declared, with the NDA-BJP alliance securing a majority of seats. The ruling party’s dominance in the state has been reaffirmed with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributing the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and their commitment to security, good governance, and public welfare. The Samajwadi Party’s win in the Sisamau seat has been the only exception to the BJP-RLD alliance’s success.
On November 26, 2024, India commemorated the 16th anniversary of the tragic 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, one of the deadliest in the nation's history. Leaders from across the country paid their respects to the lives lost and reaffirmed their commitment to fighting against terrorism. President Droupadi Murmu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah all offered heartfelt tributes and condemned terrorism as a heinous blot on humanity.