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This is a farewell budget, says Akhilesh Yadav

11 Feb 2026 | 8:46 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the Yogi government's 10th budget presented in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Yadav termed it a "farewell budget". Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he said that while the budget size is being projected to be over ₹9 lakh crore, in reality, it falls short of public expectations.

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Mahoba Surya Mahotsav opens with devotion, culture and a blend of tradition and modern experience

11 Feb 2026 | 8:37 PM

Mahoba, Feb 11(UNI) Mahoba, where history speaks through ancient stones and bravery lives on in folklore, once again witnessed a vibrant celebration of its glorious past.

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‘Agriculture First’ Policy will ensure Developed India, Aatma-Nirbhar J&K: LG Sinha

11 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM

Jammu, Feb 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday highlighted that the ‘Agriculture First’ Policy will ensure Developed India and Aatma-Nirbhar Jammu Kashmir.

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Amritsar police bust arms trafficking module with five sophisticated pistols, two arrested

11 Feb 2026 | 8:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 11 (UNI) The Punjab Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on organised crime by dismantling an arms trafficking module in Amritsar district.

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Proposal of Rs 77,622 cr in the UP budget for basic education, model schools to be built in every district

11 Feb 2026 | 8:17 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11(UNI) The state budget for the year 2026–27 presented in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, has given special focus on strengthening the state’s basic or primary education system.

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Dalit fair price shop dealer beaten to death in Chitrakoot over electricity dispute

11 Feb 2026 | 7:56 PM

Chitrakoot, Feb 11 (UNI) A 65-year-old Dalit fair price shop dealer was allegedly beaten to death by three men following a dispute over an electricity connection in Chitrakoot district’s Raipura police station area, police said on Wednesday.

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“No State shortchanged, No project denied”: FM Sitharaman justifies and sticks to her Budget proposals

11 Feb 2026 | 7:46 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Feb 11 (UNI) ‎In a combative and data-heavy reply to the union Budget debate in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday firmly rejected Opposition claims that certain states had been denied funds or key infrastructure projects, including the allegation that Uttar Pradesh had been denied a bullet train corridor.

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IGP Kashmir orders enhanced security amid anticipated tourist surge

11 Feb 2026 | 7:45 PM

Srinagar, Feb 11 (UNI) Anticipating a surge in tourist arrivals, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Wednesday directed intensified security measures across key tourist destinations, railway infrastructure and the National Highway.

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Barnala youth shot dead in Manila; family seeks government help to repatriate mortal remains

11 Feb 2026 | 7:22 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 11 (UNI) A 33-year-old man from Punjab’s Barnala district, Manpreet Singh alias Mani, was shot dead in Manila, Philippines, by unidentified gunmen.

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Chhattisgarh: Five elusive Naxal leaders hold key as March 31 deadline nears

11 Feb 2026 | 7:17 PM

Raipur, Feb 11 (UNI) Five senior Naxal leaders remain at large even as the Centre's deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism moves into its final stretch.

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HC issues notice to Punjab government over Amritpal Singh’s parole plea

11 Feb 2026 | 7:13 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 11 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to Punjab government over a fresh petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), challenging the government's decision to deny him temporary parole to attend the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.

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