How did Vikas Dubey get bail, asks Supreme Court; tells state govt to strengthen rule of law

How did Vikas Dubey get bail, asks Supreme Court; tells state govt to strengthen rule of law

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has rejected the Uttar Pradesh DGP’s contention not to order another probe into the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey as it would ‘demoralise’ the police force. Instead, it asked the state government to focus on strengthening rule of law to ensure faith of people and police alike in the system. … Read more

COVID took ‘gigantic form’ in UP as testing was not given attention, says Priyanka Gandhi

COVID took ‘gigantic form’ in UP as testing was not given attention, says Priyanka Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over the rapid rise in coronavirus cases, alleging that the disease has taken a “gigantic form” as the Yogi Adityanath dispensation did not pay attention to key containment measures such as testing and contact tracing. The Congress general secretary … Read more

Govt has shown zero tolerance towards crime, corruption in state: Adityanath

Govt has shown zero tolerance towards crime, corruption in state: Adityanath

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asserted that his government has shown zero tolerance towards crime and corruption and perception about the state has changed in the last three years. He said better law-and-order situation is a pre-condition for attracting investments. “It is our responsibility to take whatever steps required for … Read more