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UP forges ahead in the Export Preparedness Index 2024, reaching 4th from 7th in 2022

Lucknow, Jan14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is not only rapidly emerging as a leading exporting state but is also setting an example as a new national model by linking exports to employment, investment, regional balance, and inclusive development.
The latest example of this is the ranking in the Export Preparedness Index 2024 (EPI 2024) released by NITI Aayog. In this ranking, released on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh has achieved a remarkable feat, securing the fourth position overall and the first position among landlocked states.
In the 2022 ranking, Uttar Pradesh was ranked seventh overall and second among landlocked states. This significant leap in just two years is considered a direct result of the comprehensive reforms in the state''s export sector and the export-promotion policies of the Yogi Adityanath government.
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Radharani Temple in Barsana to introduce free token-based darshan system after Holi

07 Feb 2026 | 9:19 AM

Mathura, February 6( UNI) As large numbers of devotees continue to visit the Radharani temple in Barsana, the temple management has decided to introduce a new crowd-control system. To ensure smoother and safer darshan, a free token-based system will be implemented across all entry routes after Holi.
Now, devotees will be given darshan through a token system. Under this system, counters will be set up within the temple premises where devotees will receive free tokens, and darshan will be permitted according to the token numbers.

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UP: Meerut-based YouTuber Shadab Jakati booked over allegations of sexual harassment

07 Feb 2026 | 1:29 AM

Meerut, Feb 6 (UNI) Police have registered a case against well-known Meerut-based YouTuber and social media influencer, Shadab Jakati, following serious allegations made by a woman who had collaborated with him on social media reels.

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Modi govt committed to attaining goal of "terror-free J&K": Shah

07 Feb 2026 | 1:27 AM

Jammu, Feb 6 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday underscored the "unwavering commitment" of the Narendra Modi government to attain the goal of "terror-free Jammu and Kashmir."
Shah was chairing a high-level security review meeting at Lok Niwas on Jammu and Kashmir, where innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon were discussed.

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UP: Case registered against YouTuber Shadab Jakati over allegations of confinement, sexual harassment

07 Feb 2026 | 1:07 AM

Meerut, Feb 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Police have registered a case against well-known Meerut-based YouTuber and social media influencer Shadab Jakati following serious allegations made by a woman who had collaborated with him on social media reels.

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Shelter homes and ABC centres to provide relief from stray dogs in UP

07 Feb 2026 | 12:52 AM

Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited the process of establishing dog shelter homes and Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres in municipal corporations and district headquarters to tackle the problem of stray dogs and the increasing incidents of canine bites in the state, officials said on Friday.

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