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Uttar Pradesh govt orders closure of schools till January 1 amid intense cold wave
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the closure of schools up to 12th grade till January 1 due to the intense cold. Districts, including Varanasi, Kanpur, Aligarh, Sambhal, and 30 other districts, were shrouded in dense fog on Monday. Visibility had dropped to zero in 810 cities. Roads remain deserted with cold winds and dew creating a drizzle-like effect. The Meteorological Department warned of an intense cold wave to continue for the next four days. With Meerut recording the lowest temperature at 6.7C, over 100 trains were running late in Gorakhpur, Jalaun, Varanasi, and Lucknow. Dense fog and lack of visibility led to delayed flights. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials to immediately assess the situation and arrange bonfires and blankets at public places. The Meteorological Department advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take extra care of elderly and children. On Monday, temperatures remained below 10C in 38 districts. As per weather scientist Atul Singh, in the next few days, the cold will be more intense during the day and night because of snowfall in the Uttarakhand hills. Meanwhile, owing to the intense cold wave sweeping the state, number of patients with cold and fever has increased in hospitals. The weather is dangerous for cardiac patients as well. People are thronging hospitals with symptoms such as anxiety, heaviness in the chest, and pain. As per the health department sources, at the OPD of KGMU and Lohia Institute, the number of heart patients has increased by up to 30 percent. Due to the impact of cold and fog, potato and mustard crops are under threat. Farmers say that if the temperature continues to drop, production may decrease.
Around 70 Teams From 26 States & Six UTs To Participate In Junior National Kho Kho In Karnataka
Junior National Kho Kho Championship: Around 35 boys' and as many girls' teams are expected to participate in the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2025-26, scheduled from Dec 31 to January 4 at Gunjur, Bengaluru. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Delhi are the Union Territories participating in the Championship. Apart from States, teams representing recognised Kho Kho Associations like Kolhapur, Vidarbha, and Madhya Bharat will also battle it out for the title in the Championship, which will be on the league-cum-knockout basis. All eyes would be on Maharashtra, which won both the boys and girls' titles in the 43rd Junior National Kho Kho Championship held at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, in 2024. The pre-quarterfinal matches in both boys and girls categories will be held in the morning, while quarterfinal matches will be held in the afternoon on January 3. On January 4, the semifinals would be conducted in the morning and the finals after that. Both boys and girls teams have been divided into 8 groups each, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) informed in a release onFriday. Other than referees, as many as 25 officials, including technical officials, coaches, and officials from the association, have been deployed for the preparations and smooth conduct of the Championship. Arrangements for the boarding and lodging of players have been made within a 3-4 km vicinity of the stadium, and 10 buses have been deployed for their conveyance, said Lokeshwara, President of Karnataka State Kho Kho Association. The Championship is being held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Gunjur. It is a festival of Kho Kho in which young talents from all across the country compete for the title. It is also a platform for junior talents to showcase their skills. Identification of the talent and its recognition plays an important role in promoting sport and sportspersons as we religiously aim for Kho Khos inclusion in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics, said Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). General Secretary, KKFI, Upkar Singh Virk said, All preparations are in place for the smooth conduct of the Championship. Our focus is on the development of athletes and infrastructure. It is a festival of Kho Kho in which young talents from all across the country compete for the title. It is also a platform for junior talents to showcase their skills. Identification of the talent and its recognition plays an important role in promoting sport and sportspersons as we religiously aim for Kho Khos inclusion in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics, said Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9-14, 2026, the 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men & Women) 2025-26 from January 11-15, 2026, in Kazipet, Telangana, and the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 in Kurukshetra, Haryana, from January 31, 2026, to February 4, 2026. Article Source: IANS
Aligarh Muslim University Teacher Shot Multiple Times In Head Even After He Collapsed, Video Shows
CCTV footage has surfaced showing gunmen repeatedly shooting Aligarh Muslim University teacher Rao Danish Ali in the head near Kennedy Hall, even after he fell to the ground.
Aligarh Teacher's Killers Kept Shooting Him In The Head Even After He Died
Two days after a teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus in Uttar Pradesh, CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced.
Investigation begins after Aligarh Muslim University teachers killing
LUCKNOW: In a shocking incident, a teacher of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the campus on Wednesday night. The deceased, identified as Rao Danish Ali, used to be a teacher at AMUs ABK Union School. He was shot dead near the Kennedy Hall Park while taking a stroll at around 9 pm. The incident took place on the road leading to the Maulana Azad Library Canteen, where Danish had paused briefly near a tubewell. Sources say a masked man riding a two-wheeler had confronted Ali with the words, Now you will recognise who I am. The assailant fired multiple shots, hitting Danish in the head and spine, before fleeing the scene. Alis friends Imran & Golu and students rushed to save him after hearing the gunfire. Approximately, eight rounds were fired. Sources claim Ali remained on the spot for nearly 15 minutes before being rushed to hospital by his younger brother, Faraz Ali, a guest lecturer at an engineering college. He was shifted to JN Medical College, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. SSP Neeraj Kumar Jadoun and senior police officers, subsequently, arrived to oversee the investigation. SP Mayank Pathak said multiple police teams were set up CCTV footage were being scanned to investigate the incident from all possible angles.
You'll Know Me Now: What Gunman Told Aligarh Teacher Before Shooting Him Dead
Rao Danish Ali, a computer science teacher at Aligarh Muslim University, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the university campus.
'Youll know me now': Gunman told Aligarh Muslim University teacher before shooting him in head
A school teacher at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the university campus on Wednesday night, triggering panic among students and staff and prompting a large-scale police investigation. The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, a computer science teacher at the ABK Union High School of AMU, where he had been teaching for the past 11 years. According to police, the incident took place around 8.509 pm near the library canteen, close to the universitys central library, under the Civil Lines police station limits. Danish was sitting and walking with two colleagues when two men arrived on a scooter and threatened them with pistols. The assailants then opened fire, shooting Danish at least three times, including twice in the head. It is alleged that one of the attackers said before firing, Danish, now you will know me, while another version quoted him as saying, You dont know me yet, now you will. He was immediately rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Senior Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadon later confirmed that both attackers fired at the teacher and fled the scene. Confirming the incident, AMU Proctor Professor Mohd. Wasim Ali said the university received information about a shooting near the library around 9 pm. Around 9 pm, we received information that there had been a shooting near the library and that a man had been injured and was being taken for medical treatment... We learned that the man who had been shot has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, and he was a teacher at the ABK School of the university. He was shot in the head... He died there at the medical college, he told. The proctor added that the exact number of shots fired was still unclear, with some accounts suggesting three shots and others claiming as many as five. Later in the night, AMU Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon reached the medical college and assured strict action in the matter. Police officials said multiple teams have been formed to investigate the case. SP Mayank Pathak stated that CCTV footage from the campus and surrounding areas is being scanned and that all possible angles, including personal enmity, are being examined. He added that the police are gathering information from the victims family and assured that the accused would be arrested soon. According to officials, at least six police teams have been pressed into service to trace the attackers. The murder came hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke in the state Assembly about the states law-and-order situation. An atmosphere of security is essential for every person. Today, every person can say that investment is coming to UP because of the improved security environment, the Chief Minister said. Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party, he added, I would like to say to the Samajwadi Party and the opposition, tu idhar udhar ki baatein mat kar, yah toh bata ki yeh kaafila kyu loota... The Samajwadi Party became scattered and disorganised. It created an identity crisis for the entire state. Who was responsible for the dance of anarchy that was unleashed? CM Yogi further asserted that the rule of law prevails in Uttar Pradesh and that there are no communal riots. If anyone wants to know how rioters are dealt with, they should ask the maulana from Bareilly. There is neither a curfew nor any riot now. Everything is fine in Uttar Pradesh. This is the new UP, he said. Further details in the AMU shooting case are awaited as the investigation continues. (With input from agencies)
School teacher shot dead on AMU campus
Aligarh: A school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus, police said on Thursday. AMU Proctor Mohammad Waseem Ali identified the deceased as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at ABK Union High School, affiliated with the university. On Wednesday night, Rao Danish Ali was walking near the Kennedy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
School teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus
AMU Proctor Mohammad Waseem Ali identified the deceased as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at ABK Union High School, affiliated with the university
Aligarh Muslim University Teacher Shot Dead On Campus, Motive Of Murder Still Unknown
Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at Aligarh Muslim University, was shot dead near Maulana Azad Library by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage.
Teacher Out For A Walk Shot Dead, Twice In Head, At Aligarh University
A school teacher was shot dead Wednesday at the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh.
UP: Aligarh Muslim University Teacher Shot Dead in Campus
The Proctor of AMU, Professor Mohd. Wasim Ali, said the victim was identified as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at the universitys ABK School
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a teacher at Aligarh Muslim University was shot in the head by unknown miscreants. As per some reports, multiple bullets were fired. The deceased man is identified as Rao Danish Ali, who was a teacher at the ABK School of the university.
Residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Palwal in Haryana are in for a treat as a new bridge is set to reduce the distance between the two cities by approximately 35 kilometers. The proposed bridge, which will connect Aligarh's Hasanpur area to Palwal's Malv village, is expected to make travel easier and save time and fuel for commuters.
Uttar Pradesh: FIR against SI, constable over cop's suicide
A constable's death in Aligarh has led to an abetment to suicide case against two officers. Her brother alleges sub-inspector Sandeep Kumar and constable Kulveer Balyan mentally tormented her. The deceased had previously discussed marriage with Kumar, and Balyan reportedly harassed her after learning of this past connection, pushing her to suicide.
School principal on SIR duty dies of heart attack in Aligarh; probe ordered
The son of the principal said her problems were not related to her work as a BLO, but due to the harassment she faced from her vice-principal and some officials of the State Education Department
Once a promising 90s Bollywood star, Chandrachur Singh is now embroiled in a land dispute over his ancestral haveli in Aligarh, alleging family members are attempting illegal possession. Singh, who previously shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai, recently visited the District Magistrate's office seeking intervention.
Numaligarh Refinery accorded Navaratna status, informs Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri
Numaligarh Refinery becomes the 27th CPSE to be accorded the status.
Govt approves upgradation of Numaligarh Refinery to Navratna CPSE
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the upgradation of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) to Navratna CPSE status, making it the 27th such enterprise. NRL, a Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas CPSE, reported an annual turnover of Rs 25,147 crores and a net profit of Rs 1,608 crores for FY 2024-25.
Govt Says 15 Airports Under UDAN Scheme Are Temporarily Non-Operational
At present, fifteen airports, namely Pathankot, Pakyong, Kushinagar, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Shravasti, Moradabad, Bhavnagar, Ambikapur, Rourkela, Ludhiana, Datia, Kalaburagi and Shimla are temporarily non-operational under the UDAN scheme: Murlidhar Mohol
'Beef' in buffet triggers row at Aligarh wedding; samples sent for forensic test
Two guests, Akash and Gaurav Kumar, objected to the label and tried to record a video on November 30 at the party, leading to a fracas. police team and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials arrived and collected food samples for forensic examination.
Beef in buffet triggers row at UP wedding; samples sent for forensic test
Aligarh: A fight broke out at a wedding reception in Aligarhs Civil Lines area, Uttar Pradesh, over a sticker at a dining counter that read beef curry, police said on Monday. Two guests, Akash and Gaurav Kumar, objected to the label and tried to record a video on Sunday night at the party, leading to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
From small-town lawyer to pinnacle of judiciary, 53rd CJI Surya Kant delivered many key verdicts
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant, who took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, has been part of several key verdicts, including orders on Presidential Reference on removing timelines for governors, abrogation of Article 370, Bihar electoral roll revision , the Pegasus spyware case, free speech, and citizenship rights. Coming from a middle-class family in Haryana's Hisar district, CJI Kant started his professional journey as a small-town lawyer before reaching the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary. He took oath in Hindi in the name of God, and will remain in charge for nearly 15 months, till demitting office on February 9, 2027, on attaining the age of 65. Delineating his top two priorities as the head of the judiciary, CJI Kant recently told the media that dealing with a huge backlog of more than five crore cases across courts and promoting game changer mediation as an alternative mode of dispute resolution will be his two important goals. CJI Kant was recently part of a five-judge Constitution bench headed by his predecessor Justice B R Gavai, which ruled that the court cannot impose any timelines on governors or the president to grant assent to Bills passed by the state assemblies, but at the same time said governors do not have unfettered powers to sit on the Bills for perpetuity. CJI Kant also penned several notable judgments in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and was appointed the chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on October 5, 2018. His tenure as a Supreme Court judge is marked by verdicts on the abrogation of Article 370, free speech and citizenship rights. He was part of the bench that kept the colonial-era sedition law in abeyance, directing that no new FIRs be registered under it until a government review. CJI Kant also nudged the Election Commission to disclose the details of 65 lakh voters excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the poll panel's decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list in the poll-bound state. In an order that emphasised grassroots democracy and gender justice, he led a bench that reinstated a woman sarpanch unlawfully removed from office and called out the gender bias in the matter. He is also credited with directing that one-third of seats in bar associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, be reserved for women. CJI Kant was part of the bench that appointed a five-member committee headed by former top court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in 2022, saying such matters required a judicially trained mind. He also upheld the 'One Rank-One Pension' scheme for defence forces, calling it constitutionally valid, and continues to hear petitions of women officers in the armed forces seeking parity in permanent commission. In another notable case, he upheld the Char Dham project in Uttarakhand, emphasising its strategic importance for national security, while balancing environmental concerns. His bench also observed that freedom of speech is not a licence to flout societal norms while cautioning podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for his derogatory remarks. CJI Kant headed a bench which pulled up several stand-up comedians, including 'India's Got Latent' host Samay Raina, for ridiculing disabled people on their shows, and directed the Centre to come up with guidelines for regulating online content. Holding that freedom of speech is not absolute , CJI Kant led a bench which pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who gained nationwide prominence for media briefings on 'Operation Sindoor', saying every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility. He has repeatedly underscored that corruption undermines governance and public trust. In a 2023 verdict, he called it a serious societal threat and ordered the CBI to probe 28 cases exposing an unholy nexus between banks and developers that defrauded homebuyers. He also led a bench that granted bail to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI excise policy case, saying the agency must work to dispel the notion of being a caged parrot. His bench flagged the absence of a legal framework for domestic workers, directing the Centre to form an expert committee to propose protective measures for the vulnerable workforce. He has been part of more than 300 benches since his elevation to the Supreme Court. CJI Kant was also on the seven-judge bench that overruled the 1967 Aligarh Muslim University verdict, opening the way for reconsideration of its minority status. He was also part of the bench which in 2021 appointed a three-member panel of cyber experts to probe the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of certain people in India, saying the state cannot get a free pass every time the spectre of national security is raised and it cannot be the ugbear that the judiciary shies away from. High Courts must respond quickly and accurately, just like emergency wards in hospitals: Justice Surya Kant
Justice Surya Kant to take oath on Monday as next Chief Justice of India
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India . He will succeed Justice B R Gavai, who demits office this evening. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI on October 30 and will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years. Born on February 10, 1962 in Hisar district of Haryana to a middle-class family, Justice Kant went from being a small-town lawyer to the country's highest judicial office, where he has been part of several verdicts and orders of national importance and constitutional matters. He also has the distinction of standing 'first class first' in his Master's degree in law in 2011 from Kurukshetra University. Justice Kant, who penned several notable judgments in the Punjab and Haryana HC, was appointed the chief justice of Himachal Pradesh HC on October 5, 2018. His tenure as an SC judge is marked by verdicts on the abrogation of Article 370, free speech and citizenship rights. 'Will prioritise reducing pendancy of cases': CJI designate Surya Kant The judge was part of the recent presidential reference on the powers of the Governor and President in dealing with bills passed by a state assembly. The verdict is keenly awaited with potential ramifications across states. He was part of the bench that kept the colonial-era sedition law in abeyance, directing that no new FIRs be registered under it until a government review. Justice Kant also nudged the Election Commission to disclose the details of 65 lakh voters excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the poll panel's decision to undertake Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in the poll-bound state. In an order that emphasised grassroots democracy and gender justice, he led a bench that reinstated a woman sarpanch unlawfully removed from office and called out the gender bias in the matter. He is also credited with directing that one-third of seats in bar associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, be reserved for women. Justice Kant was part of the bench that appointed a five-member committee headed by former top court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in 2022, saying such matters required a judicially trained mind. He also upheld the One Rank-One Pension scheme for defence forces, calling it constitutionally valid, and continues to hear petitions of women officers in the armed forces seeking parity in permanent commission. Justice Kant was on the seven-judge bench that overruled the 1967 Aligarh Muslim University judgment, opening the way for reconsideration of the institution's minority status. He was also part of the bench which heard the Pegasus spyware case and which appointed a panel of cyber experts to probe allegations of unlawful surveillance, famously stating that the state cannot get a free pass under the guise of national security.
The police played videos of Sharjeel Imam speaking at Chakhand, Jamia, Aligarh and Asansol in the years and months before the riots in February 2020, saying he had both instigated and provoked the crowd
Biometric attendance mandatory for madrasa teachers in UP's Aligarh
In a significant move, the Aligarh district administration has implemented a biometric attendance system for all madrasa educators, in compliance with directives from the Uttar Pradesh government. This change means that teacher salaries will now be based on these recorded biometric inputs.
'Im alive,' Aligarh woman battles error after receiving her own death certificate
A woman in Uttar Pradesh has spent three years proving she is alive. A clerical error by the Chamar Nagaria gram panchayat issued her own death certificate. This mistake blocked her Aadhaar card, stopping her from accessing government welfare schemes. She has repeatedly sought corrections from officials.
Aligarh teacher suspended for objecting to Vande Mataram in school assembly
Aligarh (UP): A government school teacher has been suspended after he allegedly objected to the singing of Vande Mataram during the morning assembly here, officials said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday at the Government Higher Secondary School in Shahpur Qutub area, after the teacher, Shamsul Hasan, reportedly raised an objection when the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
4 Killed, 21 Injured After Bus Collides With Tanker In UP's Hathras
Four people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed and 21 were injured after a state bus and a tanker collided head-on near Samamai village on the Aligarh-Agra highway in this Uttar Pradesh district on Thursday, officials said.
Education and Self-Purification at AMU: Symposium Highlights Ethical Growth and Pluralism
ALIGARH: A thought-provoking symposium on Education, Self-Purification, and Pluralistic Society was held at Strachey Hall, Sir Syed Hall (South), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Titled The Way of Peaceful Life 3.0, the event brought together scholars, faculty, and students to explore the interplay of education, inner moral refinement, and societal harmony. In his welcome address, Abdul [] The post Education and Self-Purification at AMU: Symposium Highlights Ethical Growth and Pluralism first appeared on .
'I Love Muhammad' Temple Graffiti: How UP Police 'Spell Check' Caught Culprits, Foiled Communal Plot
The slogans were scrawled on the walls of four Aligarh temples by five Hindu men to implicate their Muslim neighbours
LUCKNOW: Issuing directives to the authorities of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Expressway Development Authority (UPEIDA) to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway and complete the project by December this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials to cancel land allotments in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor if investors fail to begin work within three years. He also ordered a transparent monitoring system to track land use and investor progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting of UPEIDA late Wednesday evening, CM Yogi said land allocations should not remain idle and that new facilities should be provided only where there is genuine development. If an investor fails to utilise the allotted land within three years, the allocation should automatically be cancelled, he said, cautioning officials against land hoarding and instructing them to ensure timely execution of projects. Officials were asked to set up a clear, accountable system to monitor progress and to grant further concessions only on demonstrable milestones. As per UPEIDA authorities, investment proposals worth about Rs 30,819 crore have been received for the defence corridor, and 5,039 acres of land have already been acquired. Several companies have begun operations at corridor sites, officials said. The CM also emphasised the establishment of skill development centres at every node Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot to train local youth for technical roles in defence production. Turning to road infrastructure, Yogi described expressways as the backbone of Uttar Pradeshs economy and urged officials to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway, directing that construction be completed by December. The review also covered proposed extensions, including the MeerutHaridwar, NoidaJewar and ChitrakootRewa link expressways, as well as new projects such as the Vindhya Expressway and the VindhyaPurvanchal link to improve connectivity between Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli and Sonbhadra. The meeting reviewed UPEIDAs time-bound plan to attract investment into industrial clusters and logistics parks along the expressways, including provision for reliable power and water, truck terminals, waystations, and health and emergency facilities. Officials said implementation would be closely monitored and linked to land-use milestones so that infrastructure and investment translate into jobs and regional development.
With rich river network, tapping national waterways will boost green logistics
Imagine a future India where goods glide on barges instead of trucks, logistics corridors slide along rivers instead of highways, and the carbon footprint shrinks even as trade expands. That future is not fantasyit is within reach. For India to be Viksit Bharat and truly Atmanirbhar, Inland Water Transport (IWT) has to be the backbone of a sustainable logistics revolution. Rivers have carried Indias trade for 4,000 years. They connected Lothal to Rome, Bengal to Burma, and Assam to the rest of Southeast Asia. However, roads and railways, with their glitter of speed and steel, pushed rivers into the background. Today, in an age of climate warnings and economic pressures, the tide is turning. Not out of romance, but out of necessity. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, inland waterways have received unprecedented policy focus. Cargo movement on National Waterways has climbed from 18.1 million metric tonnes in 2013-14 to 145.84 million metric tonnes in 2024-25. Operating costs confirm the logic: Rs 1.20 per tonne-km by water, compared to Rs 1.40 by rail & Rs 2.28 by road. Waterways are economical and fuel-efficient.Waterways consume just 0.0048 litres per tonne-km, against 0.0313 litres by road, & 0.0089 litres by rail. This is an eye opener for any supply chain management. And heres the real clincher: greenhouse gas emissions per tonne-km on rivers are just a fifth of what roads produce. Every barge sailing down the Ganga or Brahmaputra is not only carrying goods but also cleaning up Indias carbon conscience. The Jal Marg Vikas Project on NW-1 approved by Government of India in 2016, is shifting cargo flows in the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system. Multimodal logistics hubs like Varanasi and Sahibganj are being developed in partnership with National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML), while rail linkages via Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd. (IPRCL) and Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. are being built to integrate river, rail and road seamlessly. On NW-2 (the Brahmaputra), Jogighopa IWT terminal is being tied to the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP), which connects via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route to Kolkata and Haldia ports. The potential of IWT is already visible in action. Take the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) expansion project in Assam, recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Heavy equipment for the refineryincluding Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) and Over Weight Cargo (OWC)was transported via the Indo Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route & Brahmaputra river under IWAIs supervision. This included 24 consignments moving efficiently and safely to the NRL jetty, bypassing congested highways and avoiding the complications of road transport for oversized cargo. The operation showcased how river logistics is not just environmentally prudent but fully capable of handling Indias most challenging industrial shipments, combining cost-effectiveness, safety, and sustainability. Of course, for industry, this is not about nostalgia or national pride. Its about margins and markets. Moving freight on water is cheaper, cleaner and increasingly faster as multimodal hubs come online. In a world where global investors assess supply chains not just for efficiency but also for their environmental impact, shifting to river transport offers a strategic advantage. Carbon compliance has become a key factor, making inland waterways a smarter and more sustainable choice for modern logistics. Move freight on water, and you reap the dual dividends of lower costs and better Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials. The social dividend is real. Fewer trucks means fewer accidents, lower road maintenance pressure, cleaner air, and more resilient rural economies. Many riverine communities once reliant on ferry transport or small-scale trade can find renewed purpose in logistics support, handling, warehousing, and inland port services. This is not charity. This is commerce rediscovering common sense. Yes, challenges remain. Seasonality affects navigability. Some stretches require constant dredging. Vessel fleets are limited. Institutional coordination across states, ports, and ministries is a puzzle. But the Government is tackling these head-onthrough end-to-end dredging, expanding multi-modal hubs, putting in place policy instruments like the Inland Vessels Act, enabling private jetties on National Waterways, & more compliant with environmental norms under Harit Nauka to nudge the sector towards cleaner, greener practices. Digital tools like CAR-D (Cargo Data Portal), Jalyan & Navic, Jal Samriddhi, PANI, Naudarshika (National River Traffic and Navigation System) portals and vessel tracking systems streamline operations and reduce friction. Globally, the template is clear. The Danube and Rhine carry Europes freight. India, with its rich network of more navigable rivers, is uniquely positioned. As India seriously contemplates to become net-zero by 2070, waterways are not optional. They are central. They tick every box: efficiency, economy, and ecology. The numbers add up, the climate case is unassailable, and the cultural logic is undeniable. At India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the policymakers both global & local, logistics majors bigwigs to aspiring ones, Governments, investors, maritime experts, environmentalists and enthusiasts would present their ideas to give shape to next logical steps towards this direction. It would showcase the future of cargo-centric river transporthow the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and other waterways can be the skeleton of a greener, more efficient India. Rivers built our civilization. By embracing our rich legacy and integrating global best practices, India is poised to build a sustainable economy through a revitalised and modernised inland water transport system. With momentum on our side, the current is finally flowing in our favourpowering the future of green logistics. Vijay Kumar Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
CBI registers FIR against person for unauthorised use of PM Modi's name in Trust registration
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a person for allegedly registering a trust titled Centre for Narendra Modi Studies without prior approval from the Central Government or the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). The FIR, lodged against a man named Jasim Mohammad on October 24, 2025, cites violations under Sections 3 and 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. The Act prohibits unauthorised use of names and symbols associated with the government and its dignitaries. According to the FIR, accessed by The New Indian Express , the Trust was registered on January 25, 2021, under the Indian Trust Act, 1860. The complaint originated from PMO, who forwarded a letter, along with a prior complaint from Mushtaq Ahmad Hussain, an advocate in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Subsequently a preliminary enquiry was initiated by the CBI on April 17, this year, which confirmed that the trust had been registered without the requisite permissions. The findings led the agency to seek judicial approval for an investigation under Section 174 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The permission was granted by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Rouse Avenue District Court, New Delhi, on October 14. According to official sources, the probe has been entrusted to an Inspector-level officer of the CBIs Special Crimes unit in New Delhi who will likely now look into the trusts activities, sources of funding, and whether it projected any official association with the Prime Minister or the government.
CBI books Aligarh man who was running Centre for Narendra Modi Studies
Lawyer Jasim Mohammad was running the centre without permission, in violation of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act
CBI Books Aligarh Man for Running 'Centre for Narendra Modi Studies' Sans Permission
The agency launched a preliminary inquiry in April this year after receiving the complaint from the assistant director, PMO
Tensions mount in Aligarh over religious slogan written on temple walls
Local police register case against 7 people in some villages of the U.P. district; right-wing activists demand action against culprits
Tension flares in Aligarh after religious slogans allegedly found written on walls of four temples
LUCKNOW: Tension gripped two villages of Aligarh, prompting protests by locals and members of the Karni Sena, as religious slogans were allegedly found written on the walls of four temples in Bulakgadhi and Bhagwanpur villages on Saturday. As per Police sources, an FIR was lodged and investigation was underway to verify the allegations. Slogans were written at four different locations, and the police promptly removed them to maintain peace and prevent any disturbance to law and order. However, the protestors demanded immediate action against the culprits. As per Circle Officer (CO) Sanjeev Kumar, the slogans were written at four different locations, and the situation in the area was now under control. Soon after the news spread, members of the Karni Sena reached Bhagwanpur and created a ruckus, alleging that the act was a deliberate attempt to disturb communal harmony in the area. Based on a complaint by Gyanendra Singh Chauhan, national vice-president of Karni Sena, police registered the case against seven people under BNS Sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) and 351 (criminal intimidation) at Lodha police station in Aligarh. According to police sources, all the accused except one are residents of Bhagwanpur village. No one has been arrested so far. According to the complaint, the accused were involved in writing religious slogans on the walls of temples in nearby villages, triggering tension in the locality. Station House Officer (SHO) of Lodha police station, Ankit Kumar, said the complainant had named seven persons and had suspected their involvement in the incident. We are verifying the allegations and investigating the matter from all angles, he said. According to the SHO, the police received information on Saturday morning that religious slogans had been found written on the walls of four temples in Bulakgadhi and Bhagwanpur villages. A police team immediately rushed to the spot. However, before the arrival of the police team, members of the Karni Sena had stormed the village and had started protesting. The police pacified the crowd and removed the slogans from the temple walls, Kumar added. Complainant Chauhan claimed that it was his associate, Sachin, who first informed the police about the incident. He added that locals suspected the involvement of some persons all of whom were named in the FIR in carrying out the act. Chauhan also targeted the police, saying that instead of taking prompt action against the accused, the police focused on removing the slogans and allegedly detained and assaulted Sachin. He also accused the police of trying to hush up the incident. However, SHO Kumar refuted the allegations, and said Sachin was not detained or assaulted.
Tension over 'I love Muhammad' graffiti on temple walls in UP's Aligarh
Tensions rose in Aligarh after 'I love Muhammad' graffiti appeared on five temples. Police have registered a case against eight individuals and are investigating a potential land dispute. A local group accused police of negligence and attempting to downplay the incident.
Ease of travel: Civil aviation ministry firms up winter schedule of all airlines
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday announced the winter schedule of all scheduled domestic airlines that will come into effect from October 26. A total of 26,495 flight departures per week across 126 airports in the country have been approved by the ministry. Indigo has been allotted the maximum departures of 15,014, while Air India and Vistara combinedly will be responsible for 4,277 departures. This marks an improvement of 5.85% over the winter schedule of 2024. An official release from the Civil Aviation Ministry said that when compared with the summer schedule, the winter schedule will have 1,000 additional departures. There are 26,495 departures per week which have been finalised to/from 126 airports as per Winter Schedule (WS) S25 compared to 25,610 departures per week from 129 airports in the Summer Schedule 2025. This schedule will be in place till March 28, 2026. The new airports which will make their debut this winter are Amravati, Hissar, Purnia and Rupsi. The airports that have been suspended from operations are those in Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot, Bhavnagar, Ludhiana, Pakyong and Shravasti. The Winter Schedule 2025 of the scheduled domestic airlines has been finalised after the slot conference meeting held in September. The final slots clearances have been received from respective airport operators, it added. Indigo will have a 6.05% growth over its summer schedule while Spicejet will have a 26.45% increase. Star Air with 538 departures will have a 6.53% growth. Air India will have a dip of 0.77% while Air India Express will go down by 6.04% dip. FlyBig will have the maximum impact with a 67.05% negative growth in departures with just 58 flight departures while Fly91 will have a 59.35% dip. Akasa Air s departures will go down by 5.69%.
Apex court to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on October 27
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear, on October 27, the bail pleas of Gulfisha Fatima, Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider, Umar Khalid, Shifa Ur Rehman, and Mohd Saleem Khan, accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. A bench headed by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria will hear the pleas when the court reopens after a seven-day Diwali vacation. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing several accused, including Imam, stated that they are students and have been in jail for over five years. Imam had moved the SC on September 6 after the Delhi High Court rejected his bail plea under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in connection with the 2020 North East Delhi riots. Umar Khalid similarly challenged the HCs rejection on September 10. According to the prosecution, Imam was arrested in January 2020 from Bihars Jehanabad for allegedly making inflammatory speeches at Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. The February 2020 riots, triggered by protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), left 53 dead and hundreds injured. Authorities allege that Imam conspired to cause widespread violence and was booked under multiple FIRs in several states. The Delhi HC had rejected the bail pleas of nine accused, including Khalid and Imam, on September 2, citing the conspiratorial nature of the violence. Khalid, a social activist and former JNU student, has been in jail since September 14, 2020, under UAPA charges, denying any involvement in the riots. Other accused, including Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Safoora Zargar, and Tahir Hussain, were also arrested under stringent laws.
Leech therapy revived: Uttarakhand's Ayurvedic doctors use ancient cure for pain, circulation issues
DEHRADUN: The creature once notorious for clinging to human skin and sucking blood in the Himalayan foothillsleech, scientifically known as 'Hirudo medicinalis'is now being harnessed as a powerful tool for public health improvement. The traditional practice of Leech Therapy, or 'Hirudotherapy', has gained momentum at the Ayurvedic Hospital in Chamadakhan, Ranikhet, promising relief for various ailments. This 5,000-year-old ancient methodology, endorsed by Ayurvedic practitioners, is touted as entirely natural and safe. It is proving particularly effective in treating conditions such as dermatological issues, poor blood circulation, gangrene, eczema, and hair problems. The core principle involves drawing out contaminated blood from the body, which subsequently reduces inflammation and pain. Dr Mohammad Shahid, the District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer of Almora, spoke exclusively to The New Indian Express about the therapys mechanism. Leech therapy is also known as Hirudotherapy, Dr Shahid explained. The leech used in this process is considered a hematophagous organism. The biologically active compounds present in the leech's saliva and secretions are useful in treating various diseases. Dr Shahid emphasised the crucial distinction between different leeches. There are two types of leeches: poisonous and non-poisonous. Only non-poisonous leeches, found in pure water sources, are used in this therapy. Locally, they are known as 'Kapila' or 'Sawari'. The leeches, which typically survive for five to six months, cannot be sourced locally for hospital use. The leeches kept here for treatment in Uttarakhand's Ayurvedic hospitals are procured from Aligarh, Meerut, and Delhi, where specialised breeding farms exist, Dr Shahid noted, adding that one leech costs approximately 150 to 200 rupees. The procedure itself is swift and carefully managed. After obtaining the patients consent and conducting necessary tests, the leech is applied to the skin of patients suffering from skin diseases, hair problems, psoriasis, gangrene, or eczema, Dr Shahid elaborated. In about 15 to 20 minutes, it either drops off on its own after sucking the contaminated blood, or it is removed from the patients skin using turmeric powder. This method, known in traditional terms as 'Raktamokshana Chikitsa' (bloodletting therapy), is believed to do more than just purify the blood. Physicians state that by removing toxins, the therapy also strengthens the patient's immune system, leading to renewed energy and comfort. Dr Jitendra Kumar Papnoi, Medical Officer at Chamadakhan, Ranikhet, affirmed the renewed focus on this ancient treatment. Leech therapy is a natural, traditional, and effective medical system. Patients are finding relief from various ailments, and this treatment is also safe, he stated.
Hathras youths released after fake encounter probe; two police officers suspended
HATHRAS: Two youths arrested after an alleged fake encounter in Hathras, in connection with a robbery attempt earlier here, have been released from jail following shortcomings found during an inquiry, officials said on Saturday. Two officers, including an SHO, have been suspended for negligence in the case, police said, and a magisterial inquiry is being conducted by Sadar SDM Rajbahadur Singh and Circle Officer (City) Yogendra Krishna Narayan. Earlier, a robbery attempt was reported at a trader's house in the Mursan police station area on October 9, according to officials. Following the complaint, police claimed to have arrested two men after a rief encounter, during which one of them was shot in the leg. The two accused were identified as Omveer alias Sonu and Deva alias Suryadev Singh, both residents of Barakala village in Aligarh's Iglas area, police said. However, families of both the accused alleged that the encounter was staged and demanded a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible. The families later met the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police (SP) to press for their demand. Acting on preliminary findings, SP Chiranjeev Nath Sinha suspended the then SHO, Mamta Singh, and Anti-Theft Team in-charge Inspector Mukesh Kumar, handing over the investigation to the SDM and Circle Officer (CO), officials said. Police had earlier claimed that two country-made pistols, three cartridges, and a motorcycle were recovered from the arrested individuals. However, after a detailed probe, investigators found no substantial evidence against the two, police said. The final report in the case was submitted to the court, leading to their release from jail on Friday. The youths were released based on the shortcomings found during the inquiry, the CO City said. The SP confirmed that o concrete evidence was found against the youths in the cases filed by both the trader and the police, and on that basis, a final report was filed, and the accused were released.
Hindu Mahasabha leader Puja Shakun Pandey arrested for murder of Aligarh businessman
LUCKNOW: Puja Shakun Pandey, an office-bearer of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) and the main accused in the murder of a businessman in Uttar Pradeshs Aligarh on September 26, was arrested from Bharatpur in Rajasthan on Saturday. Abhishek Gupta, a 25-year-old two-wheeler showroom owner, was gunned down by two assailants in Aligarhs Roravar area while he was boarding a bus to Hathras. Puja Shakun Pandey and her husband, ABHM spokesperson Ashok Pandey, allegedly hired the two shooters Mohd Fazal and Asif to kill Gupta. A case against Puja and her husband was registered the same night at the Roravar police station. According to Aligarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, Puja was arrested from Bharatpur late Friday night. Abhisheks family claimed she had been sexually harassing him over a period of time and allegedly planned his murder after he broke all ties with her, said the SSP. However, police sources also indicated that a business deal gone sour between Puja and Abhishek might have led to the murder. Ashok Pandey and the two shooters are already in jail, according to police sources. Aligarh Superintendent of Police (City) Mrigank Shekhar Pathak said last week that Mohd Fazal had been arrested in connection with the case, and the main shooter, Asif, was apprehended on October 3 near the Delhi-Kanpur highway at Shah Kutubpur. Pathak added that Asif carried a reward of Rs 25,000 and was wanted in other criminal cases as well. Puja Shakun Pandey, also known as Annapurna Maa, who holds the religious title of Mahamandleshwar, had been absconding since the night of the murder and carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on her arrest. Puja had previously made headlines for publicly praising Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. Following her capture, she was brought to Aligarh for interrogation. Police sources revealed that both shooters had known Puja and her husband for 78 years and had undertaken welding work at their house about a month ago. During this time, the couple allegedly offered them money to eliminate Abhishek Gupta. Initially, the shooters demanded Rs 5 lakh, but the deal was finalized at Rs 3 lakh, of which Rs 1 lakh was already paid, SP Pathak said. The Pandeys had also provided the killers with Guptas photo prior to the murder. Call records cited by police show that Ashok Pandey contacted Fazal 27 times between August and September and spoke to his absconding wife 11 times during the same period. Abhishek Gupta was with his father when two bike-borne assailants shot him in Roravar. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that night. Guptas father named Puja Shakun Pandey and Ashok Pandey in his complaint, stating that relations between the couple and his son had been strained.
World University Rank 2026: IISc Bangalore rated best in country
NEW DELHI: Next to the United States, India has the highest number of educational institutions figuring in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. A total of 128 institutes from India have made it to the rankings, with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore rated the best in the country and categorised in the 201-250 rank band. For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Oxford was rated the best in the world, the rankings state. A total of 2,191 institutions across 115 countries were assessed for this 22nd edition of these rankings. In a statement, THE said, India now has the second highest number of ranked universities, behind only the US. The US has 171 institutions, making it the No. 1 country in the rankings, while Japan stands third with 115 institutions figuring here. The Indian institution which figures next to IISc Bangalore is Chennais Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, which was classified in the 351-400 band. Two universities are in the 401-500 band Delhis Jamia Millia Islamia University and Himachal Pradeshs Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences. The institutes falling in the 501-600 rank band are Banaras Hindu University, IIT Indore, Bhubaneswars KIIT University, Lovely Professional University, Kottayams Mahatma Gandhi University, and Dehraduns UPES. The rankings also listed these universities in the 601-800 rank band IIT Patna, IIIT Hyderabad, Amity University, Noida, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Central University of Punjab, Aligarh Muslim University, Graphic Era University in Dehradun, Chitkara University in Chandigarh, NIT Rourkela, Punjab University, University of Delhi and VIT University. The universities that have made it to the top ten ranks globally are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States (2); Princeton University, US, and University of Cambridge, UK (jointly ranked 3); Harvard University and Stanford University (5th rank jointly); California Institute of Technology, US (7); Imperial College London, UK (8); University of California, US (9); and Yale University, US (10). When compared among Asian countries alone for the top slots, China leads the rankings.
AMUs Dr Hamid Ashraf Honoured with A.R. Seth Award
Aligarh: Dr Hamid Ashraf, faculty at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been awarded the prestigious A.R. Seth Award at the 54th Annual Conference of the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) in Kolkata. The award, one of Indias top recognitions in endocrinology, honours exceptional research and clinical contributions [] The post AMUs Dr Hamid Ashraf Honoured with A.R. Seth Award first appeared on .
Assam: Govt okays widening of section of NH-715 to 4 lanes; to cost Rs 6.9K cr
The Cabinet approved a Rs 6,957 crore project to widen and improve the 86-km Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam, including 34.5 km of elevated sections through Kaziranga National Park. This initiative aims to eliminate human-animal conflict by abandoning the existing highway, allowing unhindered animal movement and boosting tourism while ensuring wildlife safety.
Cabinets Nod for 57 New KVs, Flyover in Kaziranga
Another significant project approved is the widening of Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam at a total capital cost of Rs 6,957 crore
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Delhi Police and sought its response, after hearing the bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima and Shifa Ur Rehman and others in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. A two-judge bench of the top court, headed by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria -- while issuing the notice to Delhi police -- posted the matter for further hearing to October 7. During the brief hearing on Monday, Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for many accused persons, including Imam, said they are students and had been in jail for over five years. After hearing the submissions, the apex court said, 'We will hear the issue' and decided to hear the case on October 7, when the replies of the Delhi police will be filed in the SC. On September 6,the former JNU student, Imam, moved the SC afterthe Delhi High Court rejected his bail plea. He sought bail in the larger conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots case. Similarly, the former JNU studentUmar Khalid on September 10 had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his bail under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to the alleged criminal conspiracy in the February 2020 riots in the national capital. Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and 7 others after five years in jail without trial According to the prosecution, Delhi Police had bookedImamunder the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). On January 28, 2020,he was arrested by the Delhi Polices Crime Branchfrom Bihars Jehanabad in a sedition case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches at the Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. The riots took place in February 2020, following clashes over the then-proposed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). As per the Delhi Police, the riots caused the death of 53 persons and injured hundreds. The prosecution alleged that the accused,Imam, had hatched a larger criminal conspiracy to cause multiple riots. The FIR in this case was registered by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the UAPA. Imamwas booked in multiple FIRs across several states, mostly under sedition and UAPA charges.Besides Delhi,Imamis facing FIRs in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Imamwas granted bail by the Delhi HC last year for the alleged speeches he gave at Jamia Milia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. In the sedition cases registered in Aligarh and Guwahati, he was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court in 2021 and the Gauhati HC in 2020, respectively. He was also booked in FIRs (First Information Report) in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against bail denial in 2020 Delhi riots case The Delhi HC had on September 2 rejected the bail plea of nine persons, including Khalid andImam, in the case, saying conspiratorial violence under the garb of demonstrations or protests by citizens couldn't be allowed. The HC also rejected the bail plea of Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima and Shadab Ahmed. The social activist and former JNU student Khalidhas been in jail since his arrest by the Delhi Police on September 14, 2020, for his alleged involvement in the Delhi riots case. He was booked under the very stringent UAPA charge for his alleged larger conspiracy behind the Delhi Riots case. He denied the charges and claimed innocence in the case. Khalidhad earlier approached the top court challenging an October 2022 Delhi High Court verdict that had denied bail to him. Since then, he has been in jail and never been on bail, despite his best efforts and filing constant appeals across courts, pleading to be released on bail. He had initially, in the Delhi High Court, sought bail on grounds that he neither had any criminal role in the violence in the city's North-East area nor any conspiratorial connect with any other accused in the case. The Delhi police had opposed the bail plea ofKhalidin the HC. The police also arrestedImam, activist KhalidSaifi, JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, Jamia Coordination Committee members Safoora Zargar, former AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) Councillor, Tahir Hussain and several others under the stringent law in the case. According to the prosecution, the violence had erupted following protests against the CAA and NRC. The protests had left 53 people dead and over 700 injured. Khalidwas charge-sheeted in the case, along with other accused persons.
UP imam attacked after refusing to chant Jai Shri Ram; police deny communal angle
A local imam from Bulakghari village in the Lodha block of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, was brutally assaulted on Saturday, September 20, with the attackers allegedly forcing him to chant Jai Shri Ram. According to local reports, Imam Mustakeem was targeted for having a beard and wearing a skull cap when he was on his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Farmer dumps rotten apple boxes on roads
SRINAGAR: A distraught fruit grower in Kashmir discarded over 2,000 boxes of apples from two truckloads after they rotted while stranded on Srinagar-Jammu highway due to prolonged closure. On September 4, Javed Ahmed dispatched two truckloads carrying 2,035 boxes of apples from Pulwama to Aligarh and Sahibabad in UP. Due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway after damage caused to the road by heavy rainshundreds of other fruit trucks were stranded on different parts of the highway. He decided to visit the point where his trucks were stranded and when he finally managed to reach the spot, his fears were confirmed. The apples had completely rotted, it is for the first time that the highway has remained shut for over a fortnight he said. Prices of fruits have already crashed, and every passing day is a blow to our livelihood, he added.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited banks on two local bamboo species to manufacture ethanol
GUWAHATI: The Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam is focussing on two bamboo varieties that are rich in cellulose content to operate the countrys first bamboo-based bioethanol plant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Rs 5,000 crore plant in Assams Golaghat district. We are focussing on the endemic bamboo species, mainly Balco (Bambusa balcooa) and Tulda (Bambusa tulda). We are looking at higher cellulose content. We have found that among the local bamboo species, Balco and Tulda have maximum cellulose content when they are around three-and-a-half years old, NRL Managing Director Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan told the media after the PSUs 32nd annual general meeting (AGM) in Guwahati. About 60 lakh saplings have already been distributed among a large number of farmers. The NRL will buy the bamboo from them in high volumes, at Rs 65-70 per pole. We are confident that the farmers will have a good economy out of that. The open market price of a bamboo sapling is Rs 27. We have given those for free to the farmers. They can directly supply the bamboos to our plant or to local-level entrepreneurs who will be responsible for chipping, Phukan said. The NRL, in collaboration with the Assam government, is generating a lot of saplings through tissue culture. NRL Chairman Ranjit Rath said bamboos or bamboo chips would be sourced largely from farmers living within a 250-300 sq km radius of NRL and partly from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.We have a digital payment solution to protect the interests of the farmers and local-level employment. So, a lot of activities have already been done in this regard. The envisaged contribution back to the local economy will be around Rs 200 crore, Rath, also the Chairman & Managing Director of Oil India Limited, said. He added that there are certain bamboo species that grow one metre per day. Meanwhile, in his address at the AGM, Rath highlighted the NRLs robust performance during the 202425 financial year.The NRLs net worth reached the unprecedented height of Rs 16,260 crore as on 31st March 2025 a 25% increase over the previous year. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 25,147 crore from Rs 23,731 crore, reflecting healthy growth of 6% despite margin pressures, the NRL said in a statement.
The courts order came on a protest petition filed by Bharat Tiwari, secretary of the Rashtriya Savarna Parishad
PM Modi inaugurates Indias first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam
Golaghat facility billed as worlds first green bamboo bioethanol plant; 7,230-crore polypropylene project also initiated at Numaligarh Refinery
PM Launches Projects Worth Rs 12,230 Crore In Assam's Numaligarh
He also laid the foundation stone for the Rs 7,230-crore Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit at the Numaligarh Refinery.
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5,000 crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam's Numaligarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, a zero-waste facility expected to significantly boost the rural economy. The plant will source bamboo from northeastern states, benefiting over 50,000 people. Earlier, Modi laid foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore.
PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 5,000 Crore Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant In Assams Numaligarh
It will source 5 lakh tonnes of green bamboo from four northeastern states, benefitting over 50,000 people directly and indirectly, they said.
PM Modi lays foundation stones for health, infra projects worth Rs 6,300 crore in Assam's Darrang
MANGALDOI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore at Mangaldoi in Assam's Darrang district. He launched the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital, along with a nursing college and a GNM school. The combined investment in these healthcare projects is worth Rs 570 crore, officials said. The PM also laid the foundation stones for the 2.9 km-long Narengi-Kuruwa bridge with an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore and the 118.5 km-long Guwahati Ring Road project, connecting Kamrup and Darrang districts in Assam and Ri Bhoi in Meghalaya. The cost for the Ring Road project was estimated at Rs 4,530 crore. The PM will, later in the day, inaugurate the newly constructed over Rs 5000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant and the Rs 7,230-crore Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit at the Numaligarh Refinery in Golaghat district. Modi had arrived in Assam on Saturday evening and attended Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations.
PM Modi to inaugurate 'PM Neem Corridor': 2.6-km stretch in Assam's Golaghat - Know all about it
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, a 2.6-km 'PM Neem Corridor' has been created in Numaligarh, Golaghat district, featuring Neem saplings. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate a bamboo-based ethanol plant and lay the foundation stone for a Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit.
2020 Delhi riots case: SC to hear bail plea of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and others on September 12
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday the bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and two other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. A two-judge bench of the top court, headed by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria, will take up the matter. On September 6,the former JNU student, SharjeelImam, moved the SC, afterthe Delhi High Court rejected his bail plea. He sought bail in the larger conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots case. Similarly, the former JNU studentUmar Khalid on September 10, Wednesday, approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his bail under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to the alleged criminal conspiracy in the February 2020 riots in the national capital. According to the prosecution, Delhi Police had bookedImamunder the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). On January 28, 2020,he was arrested by the Delhi Polices Crime Branchfrom Bihars Jehanabad in a sedition case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in the Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. The riots took place in February 2020, following clashes over the then-proposed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). As per the Delhi Police, the riots caused the death of 53 persons and injured hundreds. The prosecution alleged that the accused,Imam, had hatched a larger criminal conspiracy to cause multiple riots. The FIR in the case was registered by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the UAPA. Imamwas booked in multiple FIRs across several states, mostly under sedition and UAPA charges. Imamis also facing FIRs in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Imamwas granted bail by the Delhi HC last year for the alleged speeches he gave at Jamia Milia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. In the sedition cases registered in Aligarh and Guwahati, he was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court in 2021 and the Gauhati High Court in 2020, respectively. He was also booked in FIRs (First Information Report) in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The Delhi HC had on September 2 rejected the bail plea of nine persons, including Khalid and Imam, in the case, saying conspiratorial violence under the garb of demonstrations or protests by citizens couldn't be allowed. The HC, which had rejected other accused's bail plea, included Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima and Shadab Ahmed. The social activist and former JNU student Khalidhas been in jail since his arrest by the Delhi Police on September 14, 2020, for his alleged involvement in the Delhi riots case. He was booked under the very stringent UAPA charge, for his alleged larger conspiracy behind the Delhi Riots case. He denied the charges and claimed innocence in the case. Khalidhad earlier approached the top court challenging an October 2022 Delhi High Court verdict that had denied bail to him. Since then, he has been in jail and never been on bail, despite his best efforts and filing constant appeals across courts, pleading to be released on bail. He had initially, in the Delhi High Court, sought bail on grounds that he neither had any criminal role in the violence in the city's North-East area nor any conspiratorial connect with any other accused in the case. However, the Delhi police had opposed the bail plea ofKhalidin the HC. The police had also arrested Imam, activist KhalidSaifi, JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, Jamia Coordination Committee members Safoora Zargar, former AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) Councillor, Tahir Hussain and several others under the stringent law in the case. According to the prosecution, the violence had erupted following protests against the CAA and NRC. Khalidwas charge-sheeted in the case, along with other accused persons.
PM to launch Rs 18,000 crore projects to boost Assams socio-economic development: Assam CM
Assam is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. He will inaugurate a new bamboo-based ethanol plant in Numaligarh on September 14. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the arrangements. A large public meeting is planned. The Prime Minister will also launch projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore from Numaligarh and Mangaldai.
UP Dalit woman accuses 5, including ex-Army solider of harassment
A Dalit woman hailing from the Valmiki community in Aligarhs Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh has accused five individuals, including a retired Army soldier, of assault, molestation and death threats. In her complaint, she stated that her family is constantly pressured to leave the village. According to the Dalit woman, her mother-in-law had purchased a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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