The lush green heritage of the Braj region, encompassing historically and culturally rich districts like Agra, Mathura, and Firozabad, is under a silent yet severe threat—Prosopis Juliflora, commonly known as Vilayati Babool. This fast-spreading invasive tree has become a menace to the fragile ecosystem of the Taj Trapezium Zone, destroying native flora, endangering biodiversity, and putting additional pressure on already shrinking forest areas...

Since assuming office in 2017, Yogi Adityanath has undeniably reshaped Uttar Pradesh’s law and order landscape. His administration’s unwavering zero-tolerance stance on crime, epitomized by the ‘bulldozer model’ and assertive policing, has demonstrably deterred criminals and reduced public offences. Even opposition voices acknowledge the decline of the ‘jungle raj’ that previously plagued the state.

As Kerala gears up for its assembly elections, the political atmosphere remains subdued, with discussions on football and Gulf employment dominating conversations at coffee stalls outside the Guruvayur temple. However, behind this apparent calm lies a flurry of political activity, with the BJP’s growing ambitions, Congress’s internal struggles, and the Left Democratic Front facing mounting challenges.

As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections later this year, the political atmosphere intensifies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the charge from Bhagalpur. His campaign rhetoric, laden with grand promises and sharp attacks on the opposition led by Lalu Yadav, underscores the BJP's intent to leverage both development narratives and socio-political polarization to secure victory.

Despite numerous demands over the years, there seems to be no possibility of establishing a High Court bench in Agra. The Jaswant Singh Commission had recommended the establishment of a High Court bench in the city of the Taj, for which BJP leaders had been agitating for years, but now everyone has forgotten about it. The demand for Harit Pradesh or Braj Pradesh has also been cold storage.

Every December, the vibrant landscapes of Nagaland come alive with a celebration of Tradition, Music, and Camaraderie during the Hornbill Festival, a cultural spectacle aptly titled the ‘Festival of Festivals’. Named after the hornbill, a revered bird that symbolizes boldness and grandeur in Naga folklore, the festival embodies the essence of Nagaland's vibrant culture...

​UP's infamous showpieces, the Yamuna Expressway and the Lucknow-Agra Expressway have become corridors of Yamlok. These routes, which were initially celebrated for enhancing connectivity, now serve as grim reminders of lives lost to reckless driving and systemic negligence.

Simian armies in Braj Mandal have made life hell for local citizens, tourists, and pilgrims. Every day, scores of innocent victims queue up at local government hospitals for anti-rabies shots, which are always in short supply.

The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party is locked in a battle with its own former and present royalists. Candidates whose names have been announced in the Braj prant are facing a stiff challenge from those aspirants who have been denied the party tickets. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

With the Covid-19 pandemic now under control, normalcy is returning to business activities in Agra. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.