Rajesh Kumar Singh is Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times at the political bureau in Lucknow. Along with covering politics, he covers government departments. He also travels to write human interest and investigative stories.
Articles by Rajesh Kumar Singh
NDA wary of our unity, relying on tricks to create confusion: Shivpal
There are no differences between party chief Akhilesh Yadav and me... the estranged relationship with Akhilesh is past and we are working together to strengthen the organisation before the Lok Sabha elections, says SP leader
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 11:24 PM IST
SP alliance will continue fight for caste census, says Akhilesh Yadav
Describing the caste census as one of the biggest issues in the country, he said several countries have made provisions to empower the weaker sections.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 10:59 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
PM Modi’s Pasmanda outreach a step forward, say backward class Muslim leaders
Peace Party chief Mohammad Ayub said if the BJP is serious about the political, social and educational empowerment of Pasmanda Muslims, then the PM’s appeal should be followed by some concrete actions
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 01:19 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, Shravan, UP CM Yogi asks officials to maintain law & order
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reviewed preparations for upcoming festivals in Uttar Pradesh, including Eid-ul-Adha and the month of Shravan.
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 06:02 AM IST
Convictions deal a fast death to Mukhtar’s 30-year political career
In 2022 state elections, Mukhtar passed the baton to his son Abbas, who won Mau, while Suhaib Anasri, Sibgatullah’s son, won his home turf Mohammadabad on SP ticket.
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone of new State Disaster Management Authority building
If a disaster strikes today, people have confidence that the government will provide relief, says Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
In UP's Bundelkhand, Jal Jeevan Mission lends lifeline to parched citizens
Jal Jeevan Mission aims to bring drinking water to all rural households in India by 2024. In the Bundelkhand region, the programme has been successful.
Updated on May 27, 2023 08:55 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Banda/jhansi/lalitpur
Bahujan Samaj Party relying on micro campaign in civic polls
Its rival parties, including the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP), are organising big rallies and road shows to woo the voters.
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 08:25 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Now, AI-supported vigil on criminals lodged in Uttar Pradesh jails
The state government has allocated fund to the prison administration and reforms department for the purpose
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Use tech to ensure transparency in civil servants’ selection: SC judge
Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal was speaking at the valedictory function of two-day 24th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions at UP Police headquarters in Lucknow
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 09:08 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
No mafia can spread terror in UP now: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has claimed that every district in the state is now safe and has its own identity, while announcing that the state has become an attractive destination for setting up enterprises. Speaking at a programme to sign a memorandum of understanding for setting up textile parks, Adityanath said the government was capable of safeguarding investors' interests and capital. He also criticised previous governments for poor law and order, and said no riots have been reported in the state since 2017. The PM Mitra scheme aims to establish UP as a textile hub.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath says India home to Korea’s spiritual ancestors
It is a matter of pride that many important places related to Buddha are in Uttar Pradesh, says chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a programme on completion of a 43-day padyatra by Jogye Buddhist Sangh of South Korea
Published on Mar 23, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
B’Khand to get industrial dev authority on lines of Noida: U.P. minister
The launch of the new authority will bode well for the development of the backward region and the state, said Uttar Pradesh parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Kumar Khanna
Published on Mar 03, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
PM Modi says Uttar Pradesh now known for better law and order, rapid progress
Security, employment have given Uttar Pradesh a new momentum, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a video message at a programme where appointment letters were handed over to more than 9,055 sub-inspectors of police, platoon commanders of PAC and firefighters
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Budget to establish UP as largest economy in country, says Yogi
BJP made 130 promises to the people before 2022 assembly polls, of which 110 have been fulfilled in the budget. The state government has allocated ₹64,000 crore to fulfil these promises, says CM
Published on Feb 22, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s MLA son Abdullah Azam Khan disqualified from Uttar Pradesh assembly for second time
The disqualification comes after a court sentenced Abdullah Azam Khan to two-year imprisonment in a 15-year-old case
Updated on Feb 16, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
‘A geopolitical necessity’: UK minister on defence partnership with India
Lucknow: India-United Kingdom defence partnership is a geopolitical necessity, British minister of state for defence procurement Alex Chalk said at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit on Sunday, as chief minister Yogi Adityanath assured UK investors of full cooperation from his government
Updated on Feb 13, 2023 01:20 AM IST
UP Global Investors Summit: UK to invest in defence, aerospace and medical sectors in Uttar Pradesh
United Kingdom ready to commit to a historic partnership with India with largest ever transfer of jet engine technology, says British minister Alex Chalk at UP Global Investors Summit
Published on Feb 12, 2023 11:27 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
UP investors summit 2023: State to play vital role in achieving $5 trillion economy goal, say Shah, Rajnath
UP investors summit 2023: Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on Friday said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as an “extremely reliable destination” for investors.
Published on Feb 11, 2023 12:53 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as prime investment destination, says industrial development minister Nandi
Uttar Pradesh industrial development minister Nandi says the improvement in law and order as well as the crackdown on the mafia has added to the confidence of investors
Published on Feb 06, 2023 11:15 PM IST
CAG calls for global cooperation to combat cyber security threats in auditing
CAG Girish Chandra Murmu said the digitisation of government operations and adoption of advanced emerging technologies had brought new challenges and responsibilities for protection against artificial intelligence-powered advanced malwares
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
BJP bags 4 MLC seats, Yogi Adityanath hails victory, Samajwadi Party draws a blank
The victory of BJP candidates is symbol of immense public trust in double engine govt, says Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Published on Feb 03, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
2024 Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati meets Badals, indicates alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal
The indication by Mayawati comes less than a month after the BSP announced it will go solo in the upcoming assembly elections as well as 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 01:09 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh: SP working on BSP tactics to regain hold over OBC
With a view to regaining its hold over the Other Backward Class (OBC), the Samajwadi Party (SP) is working on the tactics adopted by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the early eighties to consolidate its hold over the dalits and Extremely Backward Caste (EBC)
Published on Jan 31, 2023 10:52 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh: BJP to launch voter-connect drive for legislative council, LS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch an intensive campaign to contact and communicate with voters for the victory of party candidates in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council election on three graduate and two teachers’ constituencies to be held on January 30, said a party leader
Published on Jan 14, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
U.P.: Stage set for month-long Khichdi Mela in Gorakhpur
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath reviews preparations, directs officials to ensure safety of devotees visiting Gorakhnath temple
Published on Jan 13, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Investors from India and abroad keen to invest in U.P.: CM Yogi
All MPs and MLAs should hold dialogues and maintain regular contact with entrepreneurs, businessmen and migrants of their areas, Yogi Adityanath said
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Yogi asks officials to ensure max public participation in G20 conferences in UP
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said school and college students should be made aware of the G20 conferences in detail and introduced to the growing influence of India at the global level and the objectives of the G20.
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
PM Modi to flag off Varanasi to Dibrugarh cruise on January 13
Officials should complete all preparations for the prime minister’s visit and the launch ceremony in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said at a meeting of top bureaucrats.
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Veer Bal Diwas an occasion to express gratitude to sons of Guru Gobind Singh: Yogi Adityanath
Releasing a book at an event at his official residence, 5-Kalidas Marg, Yogi Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for declaring December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas.
Published on Dec 27, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow