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Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra has surpassed 17.7 GWp in its renewable energy portfolio

12 May 2026 | 5:22 PM

Lucknow, May 12(UNI) Integrated green energy conglomerate, Avaada Group, which recently rolled out its ambitious nationwide movement - ‘Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra’, has surpassed 17.7 GWp in its renewable energy portfolio, including over 7.2 GWp of operational capacity and approximately 10.5 GWp under construction, reflecting its strong execution capabilities and growth momentum.

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23-yr-old youth found hanging in hotel room in Jammu

12 May 2026 | 5:01 PM

Jammu, May 12 (UNI) A 23-year-old youth was found hanging under suspicious circumstances in a room of a hotel here in old city area.

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Mayawati warns of economic strain amid US-Iran conflict, urges relief measures

12 May 2026 | 4:33 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has expressed concern that uncertainty over the US–Iran conflict is contributing to a growing energy crisis and putting pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.

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Wanted criminal nabbed by Jammu Police with Heroin and Weapon

12 May 2026 | 4:27 PM

Jammu, May 12 (UNI) In its ongoing drive against drug trafficking and illegal weapons, Jammu and Kashmir Police achieved a major success by apprehending a wanted accused along with narcotics and an illegal pistol.

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HC seeks Punjab's reply in Harbhajan security case

12 May 2026 | 4:16 PM

Chandigarh, May 12 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday sought a detailed response from the Punjab government regarding the withdrawal of security provided to Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, while granting the state three weeks to file its reply in the matter.

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Over 19,700 nominations filed for Panchayati Raj polls in Kangra

12 May 2026 | 3:54 PM

Dharamshala, May 12 (UNI) A total of 7,194 nomination papers were filed on the final day of the nomination process for Panchayati Raj Institution elections in Kangra on May 11, taking the cumulative tally over the three-day filing period to 19,748.

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Kapil Dev meets MP CM

12 May 2026 | 3:43 PM

Bhopal, May 12(UNI) Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev paid a courtesy visit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at the Chief Minister's Residence on Monday evening.

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UP Congress chief attacks Centre over cancellation of NEET UG exam

12 May 2026 | 3:32 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the central government over the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam.

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CPI (ML) objects to Notification of New Employment Guarantee Law Replacing MGNREGA

12 May 2026 | 3:23 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) The CPI (ML) has raised strong objections to the notification issued by the union Ministry of Rural Development on Monday (May 11) regarding the implementation of the new employment guarantee law, VB-GRAMG.

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Mayawati seeks govt relief over West Asian war crisis

12 May 2026 | 3:11 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati, on Tuesday, stated that the uncertainty surrounding the end of the US-Iran war has created a serious energy crisis and a critical situation for the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

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UP’s bullion market in crisis after appeal to postpone gold purchases

12 May 2026 | 2:49 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) The bullion market in Uttar Pradesh has come under stress following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to postpone non-essential gold purchases for one year.

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Chinar Corps honours Naib Subedar who died in line of duty in Baramulla

12 May 2026 | 2:46 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) The Army on Tuesday honoured the supreme sacrifice of Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey, who died while on operational duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

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Farooq Abdullah says J&K can ban alcohol in two minutes if Centre compensates revenue loss

12 May 2026 | 2:40 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the J&K government could ban alcohol in two minutes if the Centre compensate for the loss of revenue.

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UP CM Yogi attends swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Assam govt

12 May 2026 | 2:07 PM

Guwahati/ Lucknow May 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Assam on Tuesday.

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UP: Psycho who killed 3 people, killed in police encounter

12 May 2026 | 1:55 PM

Chandauli, May 12 (UNI) A psycho killer who committed three murders on a moving train and in a hospital died in a police encounter here on late Monday night.

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