Allahabad

Rare pic: The moment when India's hero Chandra Shekhar Azad chose death over subjugation

Today (February 27) is the death anniversary of freedom fight Chandra Shekhar Azad.

Feb 27, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Chandra Shekhar Azad: Know more about the freedom fighter

  • Chandra Shekhar was born on July 23, 1906 in Bhavra village, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh to Pandit Sita Ram Tiwari and Jagrani Devi.

Feb 27, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Watch: Fast n Facts @ 4:00 PM- Part 2

-Research on the suicide of farmer Gajendra Singh.
-Research on the visit of Sonia Gandhi to Raebareli.
To know more watch the full video.

Feb 11, 2016, 17:35 PM IST

Mauni Amavasya: Over 50 lakh take holy dip at Sangam in Allahabad

Over 50 lakh people took the holy dip at Sangam , the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, at Sangam in Allahabad on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Monday.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:12 PM IST

Devotees throng 'Har Ki Pauri', 'Triveni Sangam' ghats to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Large number devotees thronged 'Har Ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar on Monday morning to take holy dip in the Ganges on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Feb 08, 2016, 09:04 AM IST

SC orders CBI probe into the murder of BSP leader Raju Pal

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a CBI probe into the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Raju Pal in 2005 in Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

Makar Sankrati: Thousands brave winter for holy dip

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti , devotees were seeing braving the biting cold to take the holy dip that also marked the beginning of the annual month-long religious congregation `Magh Mela`.

Jan 15, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

Who says what's in a name; these Muslim boys gain inner strength and energy by 'Ram naam'

A group of Muslim boys from UP's Allahabad have come up with a unique spiritual way to gain inner strength and energy.

Jan 12, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

Farmers practices flower farming in Allahabad

Village Arail was once known for alcohol abuse and today the same village is practicing flower farming.

Jan 12, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Watch: Morning Headlines @8:30 am

-Maharashtra government shows green flag to Dharavi Development plan.
-BMC's new orders to the builders of Mumbai.
To know more watch the full video.

Dec 28, 2015, 11:55 AM IST

Will Modi's Pak visit lead to action against terror, Dawood, Saeed: Sena, VHP

BJP ally Shiv Sena and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sudden visit to Pakistan will lead to effective action against cross-border terrorism as well as terror masterminds like Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Dec 25, 2015, 21:08 PM IST

HC asks UPPSC to be "much more thoughtful" while setting question papers

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging the results of an examination, conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) in July this year, but asked the panel "to be much more thoughtful while setting papers for future examinations".

Dec 23, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

Watch how Allahabad is creating awareness among people for organ donation

Watch how Allahabad is creating awareness among people for Organ and Body donation

Dec 21, 2015, 21:19 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale' faces protest over intolerance comment

Angered by Shah Rukh Khan's statement on intolerance in the country, several BJP and Bajrang Dal protesters staged protest across some parts of the country against Bollywood film 'Dilwale',

Dec 18, 2015, 11:26 AM IST

Controversial BJP MP Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Controversial BJP MP Yogi Adityanath has been barred by local administration from entering the district where he was invited to a function organised by the Allahabad University Students' Union on Friday.

Nov 20, 2015, 14:01 PM IST

Suspected bomb found near Meja Road railway station in UP

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Dubey, the device which "looked like a bomb with a timer attached".

Nov 20, 2015, 12:51 PM IST

50 Uttar Pradesh districts declared drought-hit; revenue realisation suspended

As many as 50 of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh were declared drought-hit.

Nov 19, 2015, 02:20 AM IST

Congress posters call Nehru 'Raja Bhoj’, PM Modi ‘Gangu ...’

Volunteers of National Student Union of India (NSUI), Congress' student wing on Saturday put up a poster with a casteist remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nov 15, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

How to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali!

Every year, along with the Diwali festivities comes green pledges. The focus seems to be on replacing the noisy celebrations with lights, colour and nature.

Nov 11, 2015, 12:27 PM IST

Three Chhota Rajan aides nabbed in Allahabad

Special Task Force of UP police picked up three persons from Allahabad. The trio was hired by close aides of CHhota Rajan who are active in Uttar Pradesh to execute a job in Mumbai.

Nov 04, 2015, 20:22 PM IST