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Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh: Panic erupted late Sunday night in Chandauli district when a massive explosion tore through a three-story house inhabited by transgender individuals in the Moharganj area under Baluwa police jurisdiction. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the blast caused significant structural damage. Blast Shakes Entire NeighborhoodAccording to local reports, the explosion occurred while all residents were asleep. The shockwave was so powerful that parts of the house’s walls collapsed, leaving the building heavily damaged. The loud blast was heard from a considerable distance, alarming neighbors and creating chaos in the vicinity. Residents Escape UnharmedAll occupants, thankfully, escaped unharmed. The sudden explosion startled everyone inside, causing a frenz...

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the Assembly over the contentious Codeine cough syrup case, warning that strict action, including bulldozer operations, would follow. The controversy erupted as SP leaders raised the issue outside the Assembly and during proceedings, alleging hundreds of deaths linked to the misuse of Codeine cough syrup. SP legislators staged protests and accused the government of suppressing the matter. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana had earlier suggested that the issue be discussed at a later stage. Question Hour DebateDuring Question Hour, SP MLA Atul Pradhan raised the Codeine cough syrup issue, claiming that the main accused in the case had links with the BJP. He alleged that i...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The political heat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly escalated during a debate on the codeine cough syrup case, as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a scathing response to opposition charges. The controversy erupted after Samajwadi Party MLA Atul Pradhan raised questions about the government’s alleged inaction and the role of officials in the case, asking why the government’s much-publicized “bulldozer” had not acted against those involved. CM Yogi’s Strong RebuttalStanding in the Assembly, CM Yogi sharply countered the opposition, saying, “What is the question? What issues are being raised? The opposition has raised the matter, and you are amplifying it. This is like a thief blaming others.” Without naming anyone, he remarked, “There are two examples in the c...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Rakesh Tikait, National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), has strongly opposed the strict pollution-control and green regulations being implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR). He warned that if NCR is sealed from January 1 and farmers’ vehicles are fined for entry into Delhi, the farmers will not tolerate it. Farmers Refuse to Pay FinesTikait declared that any fines imposed on farmers’ vehicles will not be paid. He emphasized in strong terms that “if our vehicles are fined, they will face consequences.” His statement has caused ripples in political and administrative circles. Thousands of Fines Already IssuedTikait claimed that nearly 35,000 vehicles have been fined in Delhi over the past two days, with some penalties reaching ₹20,000 e...