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Qazi Faraz Ahmad

Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Senior Correspondent at News18, has been reporting on policy and politics from the Hindi heartland of Uttar Pradesh for over 12 years. He has previously worked with Hindustan Times, Oman Tribune (Muscat) and Dainik Jagran Group, besides being a certified fact checker and a trainer with Google News Initiative India Training Network. Follow him @qazifarazahmad

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- India
- October 14, 2022, 11:47 IST
Pitbull Dog Attacks 11-year-old Girl in Ghaziabad, Case Adds to Long List of Similar Incidents
The incident was reported in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh and the case adds to the list of several such instances being reported in Ghaziabad and other parts of the state.
- India
- October 12, 2022, 13:29 IST
Reach Flood-Affected Areas, Intensify Relief Work: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Directs Ministers
At present, about 25 lakh people have been affected by floods in more than 1500 villages in Uttar Pradesh
- India
- October 11, 2022, 11:41 IST
Residents of UP's Barabanki Celebrate Big B’s Birthday, Remind Him of 15-year-old Unfulfilled Promise
Around 15 years ago, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan had promised to open a college in Daulatpur village of Barabanki district
- India
- October 11, 2022, 11:31 IST
‘Neta Ji Amar Rahen’: Crowds Gather at Mulayam’s Ancestral Village Saifai to See Last Glimpse
Mulayam Singh Yadav will be cremated at 3 pm today near the statue of Bajrang Bali in Saifai Mahotsav grounds. His body has been kept at a pandal for public to pay last respects. Business organisations have shut markets, security arrangements have been made as several prominent leaders are expected to arrive in Saifai for the cremation
- India
- October 10, 2022, 13:49 IST
Mulayam's Native Village Saifai Recalls Locals Skipping a Meal Daily to Fulfill His MLA Dreams
In his speeches, Mulayam Singh Yadav --- a powerful orator --- would appeal to people to “give one vote and one note (one rupee)”, adding that he would return the money with interest if he became MLA
- India
- October 10, 2022, 08:44 IST
27 Killed, Crops Destroyed, Red Alert in Five Districts as Rains Continue to Lash Parts of Uttar Pradesh
As many as 27 people have been killed across the state in accidents due to rainfall in the last 24 hours
- India
- October 09, 2022, 16:41 IST
Uttar Pradesh Government Committed to Uplifting Valmiki Community: CM Yogi Adityanath
Yogi went on to say that his government is dedicatedly working to develop and beautify Chitrakoot — the ‘sadhna sthali’ (place of meditation) of Maharishi Valmiki, birthplace of Tulsidas and the serene abode of Lord Ram — as a top tourist destination
- India
- October 07, 2022, 18:35 IST
24-Hr Ramayana Recitals to Lighting of Lamps, UP Plans Grand Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Celebrations
The birth anniversary of Valmiki, who is credited with writing the original Ramayana, will be marked with various events. It will include the continuous recital of Ramayana at all temples of Lord Ram and Hanuman, along with lighting of lamps
- India
- October 06, 2022, 16:41 IST
Work on Ram Mandir 50% Done, Says Yogi Adityanath at Meet of Top Saints in Jaipur
The CM was attending the Chadarposhi ceremony of Swami Somendra Sharma in Jaipur. He also praised Shri Panch Khand Peeth for leading all social and religious movements in the country
- India
- October 06, 2022, 13:23 IST
Uttar Pradesh: 19-year-old Mainpuri Girl 'Raped & Murdered', Body Hung Inside House
The 19-year-old graduation student was alone in the house at the time of the incident. Her father had gone to Mainpuri city and mother to Agra for work, while her younger sister had gone to school
- India
- October 06, 2022, 13:00 IST
3 SP Councillors Write to Akhilesh Yadav, Seek to Donate Kidney to Ailing Mulayam Singh Yadav
The former CM is currently admitted to the ICU of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and continues to be on life support systems
- India
- October 05, 2022, 13:27 IST
Mulayam Singh Yadav's Condition Remains Critical, AIIMS Delhi Doctors Being Consulted
According to sources, due to fluctuations in his vitals, the doctors of Lucknow, who were already treating him, were called to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram. Additionally, experts from AIIMS Delhi also reached Medanta hospital for a discussion regarding treatment for him.
- India
- October 04, 2022, 12:04 IST
Cleanliness, Safety & Compassion Top Priorities During Navratri Festivities: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
“Safety measures should be given utmost importance at all the Durga Puja pandals and temples,” the Chief Minister said after performing ‘Kanya Pujan’ at Gorakhnath temple.
- India
- September 29, 2022, 13:32 IST
'Be Ready To Fill Up Jails': Akhilesh Yadav's Message to SP Colleagues on Becoming Party Chief for 3rd Straight Time
The decision to elect him national president was taken unanimously at the National Convention being held at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in Lucknow
- India
- September 28, 2022, 16:11 IST
Lata Mangeshkar Chowk Unveiled in Ayodhya with 40-Foot Veena, 7 Pillars, 92 Lotuses Depicting Singer's Journey
Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the intersection on the banks of the Saryu river. 'We must take forward the beautification work of Ayodhya in a time-bound manner so that as the under-construction Ram Temple gets ready, the world gets to witness Ayodhya as the most well-planned city...'

- India
- July 02, 2018, 14:37 IST
Muslim Businessman in UP Donates Land & Money for 51 Temples
In an attempt to reciprocate brotherhood and unity in times when religion and caste-based divide is ever widening in the society, a businessman from Uttar Pradesh has decided to donate land and money for building 21 temples. The unique attempt of Rashid Naseem, a businessman based in Lucknow is winning accolades from all over for this step.

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