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The Supreme Court issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh SIT on petitions alleging financial irregularities in Ram temple donations, while posting the matter for further hearing on July 20

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign to plant 35 crore saplings, stressing environmental protection. He highlighted the state's renewable energy initiatives, LED streetlights, solar projects and welfare schemes promoting sustainable development

The SIT probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation embezzlement case will re-audit the Trust’s financial records from the past five years. Following high-profile resignations and major cash recoveries, key accused Avinash Shukla is currently undergoing intense police interrogation

A Uttar Pradesh man who had converted to Islam earlier this year has returned to Hinduism, citing his parents' distress. The development comes amid an ongoing police investigation into allegations of unlawful religious conversion linked to his earlier conversion

Telangana recorded the highest number of students seeking mental health support in India, with over one lakh students accessing counselling services in 2024. The Supreme Court-appointed task force also highlighted gaps in mental health infrastructure and rising substance abuse among students.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to deletion of over five crore voters across states and UTs. The Election Commission says the exercise ensures accurate voter lists, while it continues in multiple phases nationwide

Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have resigned on moral grounds amid a brewing controversy over embezzled temple donations. Their exits follow an SIT probe and the arrest of eight accused individuals

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended four officials and arrested four building owners after the Lucknow fire that killed 15 people. Investigators are probing allegations of illegal commercial use of a residential building and possible violations of fire and safety norms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power project with battery energy storage on 850 acres of defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Implemented by NTPC, the project aims to boost clean energy, enhance energy security and reduce power costs

A 33-year-old man allegedly killed his father by repeatedly hitting him with a brick during a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district. The accused, who was reportedly intoxicated, fled after the incident and is being searched for by police

The CBI has taken Uttar Pradesh history-sheeter Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu into custody in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of Suvendu Adhikari. Singh was transferred from jail in UP to Kolkata for further investigation

A 19-year-old woman died and a 21-year-old man suffered critical burns after the two allegedly set themselves on fire inside a locked room in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district. Police suspect the incident may be linked to a romantic relationship and are investigating

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking speedy appointments to vacant posts in State Human Rights Commissions, advising the petitioner to approach respective High Courts. The petitioner later withdrew the plea, citing vacancies that could render some commissions ineffective and defunct

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has become India’s 100th Ramsar site, highlighting the country’s commitment to wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, ecological balance, and sustainable environmental stewardship through community-driven initiatives

A 17-year-old JEE aspirant from Uttar Pradesh was found dead at his PG accommodation in Kota. Police suspect suicide, though no note was recovered. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, while the body has been kept for post-mortem pending family arrival

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said criminals who ignored warnings were dealt with strictly, while highlighting 278 development projects in Kushinagar. He contrasted past lawlessness with current development, citing improved security, infrastructure growth and achievements under the BJP-led government

Meerut police solved the disappearance of 17-year-old student and kabaddi player Anushka alias Riya, arresting a 42-year-old man who allegedly killed her over a money dispute and dumped her body in a drain after evading authorities for weeks

Police in Bhadohi arrested Nabeel Hayat Ansari for allegedly secretly filming children and uploading their videos on Instagram to gain followers and earn money. The case was registered after a cybercrime complaint, with charges filed under BNS and IT Act provisions

Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply amid rising heatwave-driven demand in Uttar Pradesh. The state recorded peak demand above 30,000 MW, while the government strengthened transmission infrastructure and planned major renewable and storage energy capacity expansion

Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh said Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held inside mosques and Eidgahs, with possible shifts for crowd management, after remarks by Yogi Adityanath on restricting namaz in public spaces sparked political and religious debate