The Pioneer (India)

The Pioneer is an English daily newspaper based in India, with editions printed in various cities, including Delhi. It holds the distinction of being the second oldest English newspaper still being published in the country, following The Times of India. In 2010, The Pioneer expanded its reach by introducing a Hindi version in Lucknow.

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UP approves 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in police

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

n a significant move aimed at honouring military service and enhancing post-service opportunities for youth, the Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday approved 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment to various positions in the state police force. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Reel to Real: The rise of cinematic wedding storytelling

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Vivek Chaudhary

In the past decade, the wedding industry in India has seen a massive evolution from traditional to cinematic storytelling in film with elaborate sets, drone cinematography and destination films. Today, the industry is valued at over $50 billion and continues to grow. The market is expanding beyond the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru but also includes Tier-2 cities, which continue to expand.
AI to prevent human-wildlife conflict in UP

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

In a decisive step to reduce the growing incidents of human-wildlife conflict, particularly attacks by tigers and leopards, the Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department is preparing a detailed proposal to relocate big cats from densely populated forest zones to areas with lower wildlife concentration. The proposal will soon be submitted to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for approval.
Uttar Pradesh Government likely to grant land ownership rights to Pakistani refugees

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

In a major move with potentially far-reaching social and legal implications, the Uttar Pradesh Government is likely to grant land ownership rights to Pakistani refugees who have been living in the state for over seven decades.
Rajeev Krishna takes over as DGP of Uttar Pradesh

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

As senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna formally takes over as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh from Monday, he faces a series of formidable challenges — from tackling the rising cases of illegal religious conversions and curbing Bangladeshi infiltrators to enhancing women’s safety and restoring public faith in police conduct. The newly appointed DGP met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday for a courtesy call, a day before assuming charge at the DGP headquarters.
Bottled water in Uttar Pradesh may be contaminated with fecal bacteria: Officials

3 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

Think twice before quenching your thirst with a bottle or pouch of water from the open market in Uttar Pradesh — it could be carrying deadly bacteria that may severely impact your health.
The all-party voice against terrorism

5 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Amal Chandra

Across party lines, ideologies, and regional divides, the all-party delegation stood not as politicians but as patriots, sending a clear and powerful message to the world: when it comes to confronting terror, India speaks in one voiceIn the cacophony of India’s bustling democracy — where debates are heated, elections are passionately fought, and ideological lines run deep — it’s easy to believe that political discord defines our national character.
UP Assembly disqualifies Abbas Ansari after hate speech conviction, Mau seat declared vacant

5 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly Secretariat on Sunday disqualified Abbas Ansari, the MLA from Mau Sadar and son of jailed mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, following his conviction in a hate speech case. His Mau Assembly seat has now been officially declared vacant. The disqualification came swiftly—within 24 hours of a special MP/MLA court in Mau sentencing Abbas to two years’ imprisonment for a provocative speech made during the 2022 Assembly elections.
Lucknow approves first legal surrogate mother after medical clearance

5 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

In a landmark decision, Lucknow has officially approved its first surrogate mother under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, after a thorough process of medical screening and legal scrutiny. The approval marks a significant moment for the city, as previous applications for surrogacy had been rejected due to procedural or health-related shortcomings. The couple, residents of a middle-class neighbourhood in Lucknow, had applied for surrogacy permission in December 2024.
Opposition slams Yogi Government over new acting DGP appointment

5 days ago | dailypioneer.com | Biswajeet Banerjee

The appointment of senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh has triggered a wave of political criticism, with opposition leaders accusing the Yogi Adityanath government of systemic failures in law enforcement and politicisation of the top police post.