The theft of Rs 65 crore, in cash, from the home of a once powerful IAS officer has raised questions about the state of affairs in UP.

Varanasi will vote in the seventh and last phase of polling on June 1, just before the results are out on June 4 to spell out the political destiny of the country.

The policemen wore saffron dhoti and kurta instead of khaki shirt and pants. The women officers wore saffron shalwar and kameez.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the show right from the time of his landing in Ayodhya. He thanked the judiciary in a long speech but missed the names of a few key people.

A heavy security blanket is in place, and all entry points into the city have been sealed.

Not only did the veteran journalist ensure that 'Jan Morcha' ran proudly for over six decades and continues to do so, his presence also gave it rare prestige.

Despite criticism from the opposition, the chief minister has been referring to the controversial couplet from Ramcharitmanas time and again. He responded to the opposition's attack by calling them 'anti-Hindu'. 

Each time it seemed that the Samajwadi Party founder was down and out, he surprised all and sundry by springing back up with renewed gusto and vigour.

Two political bastions, Rampur and Azamgarh, gone, SP will have an uphill task to reorganise before the 2024 polls.

The Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party chief's comments on Azam Khan need to be seen in light of the bigger picture.

Senior journalist Sharat Pradhan looks into the reasons behind the latest order over loudspeakers at all religious sites in the state.

Senior journalist Sharad Pradhan explains how bulldozers have emerged as a new source of hate in today's politics, and how it was used in the past. 

A cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh assembly said that Hanumanji is from Jat caste and also said "What will you talk about them, we are their children. There is no one greater than him."

Three weeks after the rape, no arrests have been made yet.

In this episode of Lucknow Central, journalist Sharat Pradhan breaks down the presence of AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and the way ahead for the party.

Journalist Sharat Pradhan analyses current patterns and explains how crucial the polls could be for a mandate on the Yogi-Modi magic.

Sharat Pradhan discusses the BJP and Yogi Adityanath government's reaction to Akhilesh Yadav and his campaign.

In this episode of 'Lucknow Central', journalist Sharat Pradhan breaks down the politics of Yogi Adityanath's 'Bulldozer branding', his electoral campaign, symbolism and more.

In conversation with economist Santosh Mehrotra.

The party is not down and out in Uttar Pradesh, nor is it the BJP's 'B' team, its national general secretary tells The Wire.