Akhilesh Yadav: News
Akhilesh Yadav, born on July 1, 1973, is a senior politician and the National President of the Samajwadi Party (SP) from Uttar Pradesh. He is a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh who served in the office from 2012 to 2017. Yadav did his bachelor's and master's in Civil Environmental Engineering from JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore, and also obtained a master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia. Yadav succeeded his father, three-time UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav, as the Samajwadi Party's National President in 2017. He became a first-time member of the Lok Sabha in 2000 from the constituency of Kannauj and, over the next two decades, served on various committees such as the Committees of Ethics, Science and Technology, Urban Development, and Environment & Forests, among others. Yadav continued in the Lower House of Parliament till 2012, when he entered the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and started serving as the state's Chief Minister, the youngest to hold the office at the time. As of 2021, Yadav is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Azamgarh.
'Saved Pradhan Mantri by removing Pradhan': Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a dig at the government in Parliament over the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.
Right-wing leader who slapped 2 student protesters defends assault
Satyam Pandit, a Ghaziabad-based right-wing activist and self-proclaimed leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Veer Sena, has defended his violent confrontation with two participants in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
Will Owaisi-Akhilesh Yadav alliance be the new challenge for BJP?
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed his willingness to form an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh.
'Congress allowed to speak...not us': Akhilesh fumes over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed his anger over not being allowed to speak on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav detained outside PM's residence
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, who were protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg over alleged police brutality against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
Speaker said government's approval needed for NEET discussion: Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told the opposition that he would have to consult the government first before allowing a discussion on the NEET paper leak.
Dimple Yadav detained after joining CJP march, claims Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party has claimed that Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav and other party leaders have been detained by the Delhi Police after they joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest.
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
'Urgent': Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's hunger strike
The Delhi High Court has sought the central and Delhi governments' responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike since June 28.
Anupam Kher shares cryptic video amid Ram Mandir donation controversy
Actor Anupam Kher has seemingly responded to the backlash over his recent comments on the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft.
'All our ancestors were Sanatani Hindu Arya-Vedics': Ramdev draws criticism
Yoga guru Ramdev has sparked a controversy with his comments on the idea of a "Hindu Rashtra."
Ram Temple thefts: Donations stolen during at least 70 thefts
An investigation into the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has revealed that offerings were stolen at least 70 times over a period of 40 days.
UP: Headmaster suspended for celebrating Akhilesh Yadav's birthday at school
A headmaster of a government primary school in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended for allegedly allowing the celebration of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's birthday on campus.
RSS breaks silence on Ram Temple donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir donation theft: Cops probe bribe-for-job angle
The Ayodhya Police have widened their probe into the alleged donation theft at the Ram Mandir.
'They should have kept Muslim..': Owaisi taunts Ram Mandir trust
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Ram Mandir donation theft case.
Yogi reacts after 8 arrested in Ram temple donation row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a zero-tolerance policy against those who misuse Sanatan values and public faith.
60kg silver vanishes from Ram temple donation records: Report
A massive controversy has erupted at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with 60kg of silver bars going missing from the temple's collection records, as per a report by India Today.
Guilty in Ram Mandir embezzlement will not escape: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that those found guilty in the alleged embezzlement of funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be punished.
After TMC, Sena, Samajwadi split next? UP minister's big claims
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is on the verge of a major split.
Ram Mandir funds misappropriation case: SIT questions trust employees
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) that began its operation on Monday is probing the alleged misappropriation of funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
'Daughter is daughter': Adityanath condemns trolls targeting Akhilesh's daughter
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the online trolling of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's daughter.
Rahul refused to hug Vijayan at INDIA meet: Report
The opposition alliance is facing an internal rift after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to hug former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Know lots about Ram temple donation misuse, thefts: Brij Bhushan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed to know a lot about the alleged misuse and embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir donation funds missing? Trust responds to Akhilesh's allegations
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has responded to allegations of missing donation funds.
UP leaders across parties raise alarm over heatwave power cuts
Uttar Pradesh is facing a major power crisis this summer, with widespread outages across the state.
Cockroach Janta Party founder receives death threats on WhatsApp
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that he is receiving death threats on WhatsApp.
Blood clot in lungs caused Mulayam Singh's son Prateek's death
Prateek Yadav, the son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died due to a severe blood clot in his lungs, a post-mortem report has revealed.
DMK requests change in Lok Sabha seating arrangement: Report
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has requested a change in the seating arrangement of its members in the Lok Sabha.
Akhilesh ends ties with I-PAC after TMC, DMK poll defeats
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has reportedly decided to end its association with the election management firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
'Akhilesh next': Suvendu Adhikari warns SP after defeating TMC
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has set his sights on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, following his recent victories in West Bengal's Bhabanipur and Nandigram.
Akhilesh Yadav visits BJP MLA injured while burning his effigy
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Anupama Jaiswal at a Lucknow hospital after she suffered severe burn injuries while setting fire to his effigy during a protest.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
'Understand this...': IPS officer on poll duty warns TMC candidate
In West Bengal's Falta constituency, IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has issued a stern warning to relatives of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Jehangir Khan.
'Desperate PM turned official address into political speech': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent speech blaming the opposition for the failure of the women's reservation bill.
UP cops stop SP delegation headed to meet Noida workers
The Uttar Pradesh Police have stopped the 10-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation, who were on their way to meet protesting factory workers in Noida, at the DND Flyway.
'Give Muslim women all tickets': Shah, Akhilesh clash over quota
A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday between Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, with the former telling the latter at one point to give all his party's seats to Muslim women.
'Eat beef at home, not in public': Assam CM clarifies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he doesn't want to ban it but restrict it to private spaces.
Why's Samajwadi Party upset with 'Dhurandhar 2' character Atif Ahmad?
The blockbuster success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide in seven days, is creating ripples in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape.
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat
Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary has received a death threat call from an unidentified number.
Akhilesh Yadav slams Congress' shirtless AI summit protest as shameful
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has slammed the Indian Youth Congress's (IYC) "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit.
Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh clash over ex-Army chief's unpublished memoir
The Lok Sabha was thrown into chaos on Monday as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane.
Rahul Gandhi lists 6 priorities 'ignored' in Union Budget 2026
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing key issues such as unemployment and farmer distress in the Union Budget 2026-27.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Family destroyer': Mulayam Singh's younger son to divorce wife Aparna
Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and the stepbrother of the party's current chief, Akhilesh Yadav, has announced his decision to divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav.
Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav trade barbs on social media
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "do namoone" (two specimens) remark in the state assembly, which was widely shared on social media, has drawn a sharp response from Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
'90% Aravallis under protected zone': Centre refutes Opposition's 'relaxation claims'
Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has dismissed allegations that the Centre has relaxed protections for the Aravalli hills.
Akhilesh Yadav's Christmas remark during Diwali celebrations sparks controversy
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on government spending for Diwali celebrations.
'Unfortunate, undemocratic': SP leader on being barred from visiting Bareilly
A 14-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation, headed by Uttar Pradesh Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, was barred from entering Bareilly.
SP's Azam Khan released from Sitapur jail after 2 years
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after nearly two years of incarceration. His release came after he was granted bail in all cases against him, news agency ANI reported.
Rahul Gandhi wishes PM Modi good health on his birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy 75th birthday.
Swara Bhasker updates X bio amid 'bisexual' remark backlash
Actor-activist Swara Bhasker has updated her X (formerly Twitter) bio to reflect her recent controversial comments about sexuality.
Samajwadi Party's Pooja Pal meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Expelled Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Pooja Pal met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday.
Video: 2 BJP MLAs clash during 'Vision 2047' discussion
A video has emerged showing a heated argument between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Akhilesh Yadav expels SP MLA after she praised Yogi Adityanath
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has expelled party MLA Pooja Pal from the party.
Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders, protesting 'vote chori' detained
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut and Sagarika Ghose, among others, who were on their way to the Election Commission of India headquarters.
Mahua Moitra, Pinaki Misra host wedding reception—Here's who attended
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra and former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Pinaki Misra hosted a wedding reception at Hotel Lalit in New Delhi on Tuesday.
'Where were security personnel during Pahalgam attack?': Priyanka counters Centre
During the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned how a popular tourist destination like Pahalgam was left unguarded.
'Not my responsibility to attack Rahul Gandhi anymore': Smriti Irani
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has said that it is no longer her responsibility to attack Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
UP: Preachers 'sprinkled with urine' for going to 'Brahmins' village'
In a shocking incident in Dandarpur village, Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, two religious preachers were tonsured and humiliated by a group of upper-caste men after finding out that they hailed from the Yadav caste.
Video: UP politician's ex-aide garlands, then slaps him on stage
Mahendra Rajbhar, the national president of the Suheldev Swabhiman Party (SSP), was allegedly slapped multiple times by his former aide, Brijesh Rajbhar, during a public event in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
'Women in Pahalgam lacked heroic qualities': BJP MP's controversial remark
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra has sparked controversy with his recent remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack victims.