World's first bamboo ethanol plant in Assam aims to bring 30,000 farmers in sourcing net
Numaligarh's pioneering bioethanol plant is on the brink of an exciting partnership with over 30,000 farmers in the coming three years. By leveraging bamboo, the plant will operate as the world's second-ever facility to produce bioethanol from this eco-friendly resource.
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday described the proposed twin-tube underwater road-rail tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh as a game-changing project that will transform connectivity in the Northeast while strengthening national security. The ambitious project, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, will be Indias first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra and only the second such dual-use tunnel in the world after the GermanyDenmark link. A landmark boost to connectivity in the Northeast! The Cabinet has approved a 4-lane access-controlled Greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, including Indias first underwater Road-cum-Rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra. This transformative project will enhance Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2026 Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Sarma said the tunnel will shrink the present 240-km road distance between Gohpur and Numaligarh to just 34 km. Travel time, which currently takes nearly six hours, will be reduced to about 20 minutes. This will not only save time but change the way people and goods move across central and eastern Assam, he said. The project, estimated at Rs 18,662 crore, is expected to generate around 80 lakh human-days of employment during construction. Built nearly 57 metres below the Brahmaputra riverbed, the tunnel will have separate tubes for road and rail traffic, along with a dedicated escape passage. Cross-passages will be constructed every 500 metres to ensure safety in case of emergencies. Watch this video to get a visual idea on how the upcoming Twin tube Tunnel connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur will look like. This project is being made for the first time in India and we are eternally thankful to Adarniya @narendramodi ji for his support in turning this vision pic.twitter.com/gFVWmkkYtT Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 15, 2026 Sarma said the tunnel will improve links between Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, cutting travel distances and strengthening logistics. Flyovers and approach roads will be developed at both ends. While a flyover will connect the Gohpur side, multiple bridges are planned at Numaligarh, keeping in mind the sandy riverbed. He said the project has four key stakeholders the Indian Army, the Assam government, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through NHIDCL, and Indian Railways. The Ministry of Defence will bear around 20 per cent of the cost, given its strategic importance. Mahashivratri 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis & Other Leaders Extend Greetings To Devotees Also Watch: Calling it more than a development project, Sarma said the tunnel will serve as a strategic lifeline. In situations where bridges or highways are disrupted, especially given the regions narrow link to mainland India, the tunnel will ensure uninterrupted connectivity. He added that the concept was shaped with inputs from former Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Land acquisition will begin shortly, and the state aims to complete the project within five years. Once operational, the tunnel will become the fourth major Brahmaputra crossing with both road and rail facilities, marking a new chapter in the Northeasts infrastructure story.
18,662 Crore Mega Corridor Cleared, India To Build 1st Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a massive Rs 18,662 crore infrastructure project in Assam. The project includes a four-lane, access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh. The biggest highlight is Indias first-ever underwater road-and-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River. This will also be only the second such tunnel in the world. The project will be built under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Cabinet Clears Mega Projects Worth 1.47 Lakh Crore, Rail, Metro, Startup & Urban Push Get Big Boost Travel Time to Reduce Sharply Currently, the distance between Numaligarh (NH-715) and Gohpur (NH-15) is around 240 km. The journey takes nearly six hours via Kaliabhambhora near Silghat on NH-52. The route passes through busy and sensitive areas such as Kaziranga National Park and Biswanath town. The new tunnel and corridor will significantly reduce distance and travel time, making movement faster and smoother. 'Landmark Boost To Connectivity In Northeast': PM Modi After Cabinet Approves Indias First Underwater Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project In Assam At 18,662 Crore Boost for Trade and Economy The project will improve freight movement and lower logistics costs. It will connect: - 11 economic nodes - 3 social nodes - 2 tourist hubs - 8 logistics nodes It will also link four major railway stations, two airports, and two inland waterways. This will help Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and other Northeast states grow faster. Strategic and Defence Importance The corridor is also important from a strategic point of view. It will improve connectivity in border areas and strengthen defence movement. Recently, Narendra Modi landed at the Northeasts first emergency landing field in Moran after taking off from Chabua. The landing field can handle fighter jets and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force during emergencies. With better roads and infrastructure, the region will see stronger economic growth, better security and new trade opportunities.
India To Build Its 1st Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel At Rs 18,000 Crore
India has approved a Rs 18,662-crore project to build a four-lane access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, featuring India's first road-and-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra river in Assam.
Cabinet clears 18,662-cr corridor in poll-bound Assam
Assam is on the brink of a transportation revolution as a groundbreaking infrastructure endeavor gains the green light. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has sanctioned a state-of-the-art 4-lane access-controlled highway spanning from Gohpur to Numaligarh, featuring Indias inaugural underwater tunnel for both road and rail traffic beneath the mighty Brahmaputra River.
Assams tea gardens make room for bamboo to fuel bioethanol plant
The 4,930-crore bioethanol plant, promoted by PSU Numaligarh Refinery Limited with support of Finnish firms, comes as a relief to farmers
Centre's nod for country's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam historic milestone: CM
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of the twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam at a total capital cost of 18,662 crore
Numaligarh Refinery Limited targets 9 MMTPA capacity by 2026
Assam based Numaligarh Refinery Limited stated that Refinery Expansion Project of 6 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) Refinery, the 1,635 KM Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline and Crude Oil Import Terminal at Paradip is expected to be completed by December 2026.
Assam underwater tunnel news: India's first underwater twin tube railway project has received Union Cabinet approval. This new project will connect Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam. It will significantly reduce the travel distance from 240 km to just 34 km. Travel time will be cut by 95%, from six hours to twenty minutes. This development is set to boost connectivity in the region.
Man Arrested After Video Shows Cook Spitting On Rotis At Aligarh Dhaba
Police have arrested a man after a video showing him spitting on rotis surfaced from a roadside eatery in Aligarh, triggering widespread outrage among locals. The viral clip, reportedly filmed at the Rajput Dhaba in the Gabhana area, shows a cook preparing bread at a tandoor and spitting on each roti before baking it. The 1-minute-23-second video was recorded by a bystander and later circulated on social media, quickly drawing sharp reactions from residents and local organisations. #Aligarh #uttarpradesh @aligarhpolice pic.twitter.com/4Mpk0KMuMs | Bharat Samachar (@bstvlive) February 13, 2026 Following the videos emergence, a complaint was filed at Gabhana police station by Dinesh Lodhi of the Hindu Raksha Dal. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case and arrested the accused, identified as Nasir, from the dhaba. Circle Officer Dhananjay Kumar confirmed that the matter had been taken into cognisance, an FIR registered, and an investigation initiated. Ghaziabad Chicken Shop Worker Caught Spitting On Roti; Arrested After Video Goes Viral The dhaba is owned by Viresh Kumar, a resident of nearby Chaumuhan. Locals said the eatery is popular as it serves non-vegetarian food and faces little competition in the surrounding area. Residents have also demanded action against the owner, arguing that the management should have acted against the workers conduct. Police said further investigation is underway.
Engineers India Q3 Net Profit Triples To 302 Crore On Turnkey Surge & Strong Execution
New Delhi : State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) reported an over 3-fold on-year jump in net profit to Rs 302 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong execution and higher revenues. The net profit of Rs 301.73 crore in October-December -- the third quarter of the current 2025-26 financial year -- compared to Rs 88.1 crore earnings in the same period of the previous fiscal, the company said in a statement. In an investor presentation, EIL said while pre-tax earnings from consultancy business were largely unchanged at Rs 104.3 crore, those from executing turnkey contracts saw a surge to Rs 273.68 crore in Q3 from Rs 18.92 crore a year back. Turnover rose to 59 per cent to Rs 1,194 crore as revenue from the turnkey business doubled. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, net profit more than doubled to Rs 487 crore, while revenue from operations increased 45 per cent to Rs 2,951 crore. MSMEs Are Indias Real Growth Engine: Pankaj Gupta On Credit, Digital India & Nation Building The company's order book stood at Rs 12,538 crore at the end of the third quarter, comprising 60 per cent consultancy and 40 per cent turnkey projects, EIL said. With new mega assignments secured subsequently, the order book has expanded to around Rs 15,670 crore -- an all-time high -- providing strong revenue visibility going forward. EIL is a leading public sector engineering consultancy and EPC company that provides design, engineering, procurement, construction and project management services across sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, refineries, pipelines, infrastructure, fertilizers, water and waste management, and renewable energy. The company undertakes consultancy assignments as well as turnkey projects in India and overseas. In the investor presentation, EIL said it has invested Rs 491 crore for the 26 per cent stake it has picked in the Rs 6,388 crore Ramagundam fertilizer project. Other partners in the project include National Fertilizer Ltd (26 per cent), Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd (11 per cent), GAIL (14.3 per cent) and the Telangana government (11 per cent). The remaining 11.7 per cent is with HTAS Consortium (comprising HT Ramagundam A/S, IFU and Danish Agribusiness Fund, Denmark). EIL has also taken a minority 4.37 per cent stake in Numaligarh Refinery in Assam for Rs 838.42 crore. Disclaimer: This story is from the syndicated feed. Nothing has been changed except the headline.
4 held for fake cruise job racket in Noida had plans for second call centre in Aligarh
Deja Vu Or Deja Why? Aligarh Woman First Elopes With Daughter's Groom, Then With Brother-In-Law
Rahul has filed a complaint alleging that on February 6, while he was away at work, the woman ran away with her brother-in-law.
Cricketer Rinku Singhs Facebook account hacked; Aligarh police launches probe
The police said efforts are underway to trace the source of the breach and ascertain whether the alleged hacking led to any financial loss or misuse of the account
Numaligarh Refinery capacity expansion to be completed by year end: Chairman
Betul (Goa), Jan 28 : Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) will for the first time start processing imported crude oil after its capacity expansion to 9 million tonnes per annum from current 3 million tonnes is commercially completed by end of the year, Oil India chairman and managing director Ranjit Rath said. NRL, a subsidiary of Oil India, currently uses mainly domestic crude as feedstock for making fuels like petrol and diesel. First crude-in happened on December 31 and is on [] The post Numaligarh Refinery capacity expansion to be completed by year end: Chairman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UGC guidelines: Protestors burn effigies, demand rollback in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Jan 27 (PTI) Protests erupted in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh, Sambhal, and Kushinagar, against the University Grants Commissions new regulations, with student groups and organisations demanding immediate rollback. In Aligarh, members of the right-wing student organisation Rashtrawadi Chaatra Sangathan and Kshatriya Mahasabha blocked the cavalcade of Hathras BJP MP Anoop Pradhan at the district collectorate on Tuesday. The protestors also burnt an effigy of the UGC and raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning that the agitation would be intensified if their demand for revocation of the regulations was not met by the Centre. Later,
High-speed birthday chaos on UP highway
A shocking incident from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral online. A girl was seen celebrating her birthday by placing 10 cakes on a car bonnet and hanging out of the window while the vehicle sped along the Kanpur-Aligarh highway, creating a dangerous scene on the road. The post High-speed birthday chaos on UP highway appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
UP Woman Ties Husband To Bed, Mother-In-Law Shows Cops Her Pic With Gun
Angry with her husband for being drunk, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh tied him to a bed.
UP Weather Update: Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a sudden change in weather as many districts, especially in the western UP, are likely to see rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning from January 22 to January 24. Noida is likely to see light rain on Thursday and Friday, the IMD said. A fresh Western Disturbance may trigger more rain from January 26.
Karni Sena has filed a police complaint against Indian cricketer Rinku Singh in Aligarh over an AI-generated video depicting Hindu deities. Police say the matter is under investigation.
Scholar Dr M Manzoor Alam passes away at 80
A Muslim scholar and chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies, Dr Muhammad Manzoor Alam passed away in Delhi on Tuesday, January 13, at the age of 80. Dr Alam was born on October 9, 1945, in Rampur, Madhubani district of Bihar, and earned his doctorate in economics from Aligarh Muslim University. He had an 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 .
Underwater tunnel across Brahmaputra gets govt nod
India is set to construct its first twin-tube underwater tunnel across the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. This 15.8km project will feature one tube for a single rail track and the other for vehicles, significantly reducing travel time and boosting connectivity to northeastern states. The Rs 18,600 crore project is expected to be completed in five years.
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.
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
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.
Uproar over attack on meat shop owner in U.P.s Aligarh
Opposition alleges attempt to create fear, says fringe Hindutva elements vitiating communal harmony of society
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.
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 .
Woman constable found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh
The woman was identified as Hemlata (31), a native of Agra district, and she was posted at Rorawar police station in Aligarh, the police said
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
'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 .
No proof of violence: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha tell SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
NEW DELHI: Claiming innocence in the 2020 Delhi riots case, student activists and former JNU students Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and Gulfisha Fatima on Friday told the Supreme Court that there was no evidence linking them to violence and denied the conspiracy charges levelled against them in the 2020 Delhi riots case. There are 751 FIRs. I am charged in one, and if its a conspiracy, its a bit surprising. There is no proof of violence against me, Khalid told the bench of the top court headed by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N V Anjaria. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Khalid, said that on 26 dates, the matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time in the trial court, while on 59 dates, the matter could not be reached due to the unavailability of the Special Public Prosecutor. Questioning how his client could be charged in the case when he was not even present in Delhi when the riots took place, Sibal said there was no recovery of weapons or incriminating material linking Khalid to any act of violence. There is no allegation of Khalid raising any funds for violence or making appeals for violence. The only overt act alleged against Khalid is a speech which he gave in Amaravati in Maharashtra on February 17, argued Sibal, while seeking bail for his client. The court on Friday adjourned the matter till Monday, November 3, to hear further arguments from other co-accused, including Meeran Haider, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shifa Ur Rehman, as well as from the Delhi Police. The police had arrested Khalid, Imam and Fatima in the larger conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riots, charging them under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and with criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Fatima, submitted that she has been in custody for over five years and five months since April 11, 2020. He pointed out that while the chargesheet was filed on September 16, 2020, supplementary chargesheets have continued to be filed every year. The larger issue is, can filing chargesheets be generated indefinitely? he asked. Questioning the slow pace of the proceedings, Singhvi remarked, Why has the trial not commenced yet? Fatima is the only woman in custody in the case now, as the other women have already got bail. If you get bail after six or seven years, what is the point? 2020 Delhi riots case: Accused involved in 'deliberate attempt to destabilise State,' police claims in affidavit He further pointed out that the charges were yet to be framed, and more than 800 witnesses were listed. This is a distortion of the criminal justice system. The concept of liberty is that you dont keep me in jail without trial, Singhvi contended. Senior Advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Imam, argued that till last year the police kept filing supplementary chargesheets until September 2024, meaning the investigation continued for at least four years. He said this clearly showed that there was no delay on the part of the accused, at least until 2024. He questioned how Imam could be held liable for conspiracy when he had been in custody since January 25, 2020, in connection with other cases, nearly a month before the Delhi riots took place. Imam is also not an accused in any of the other riot cases. In the other cases for alleged inflammatory speeches, he has been given bail and is in jail only because of this case, Dave said. On September 6, the former JNU student Imam had moved the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court rejected his bail plea. He sought bail in the larger conspiracy case under the UAPA in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case. Similarly, former JNU student Umar Khalid had approached the Supreme Court on September 10 challenging the Delhi High Courts order rejecting his bail plea under the UAPA in the case related to the alleged criminal conspiracy in the February 2020 riots in the national capital. According to the prosecution, the Delhi Police had booked Imam under the stringent UAPA. On January 28, 2020, he was arrested by the Delhi Polices Crime Branch from Bihars Jehanabad in a sedition case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches at 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). According to the Delhi Police, the riots resulted in the death of 53 persons and injuries to hundreds. The prosecution alleged that 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 IPC and the UAPA. Imam was booked in multiple FIRs across several states, mostly under sedition and UAPA charges. Besides Delhi, he faces FIRs in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Imam was granted bail by the Delhi High Court last year in connection with the alleged speeches he gave at Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. In sedition cases registered in Aligarh and Guwahati, he was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court in 2021 and by the Gauhati High Court in 2020, respectively. He was also booked in FIRs in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. 2020 riots case: Delhi HC rejects petition to reconstruct Jafrabad case diary The Delhi High Court had, on September 2, rejected the bail pleas of nine persons, including Khalid and Imam, in the case, saying conspiratorial violence under the garb of demonstrations or protests by citizens couldnt be allowed. The High Court had also rejected the bail pleas of other accused, including Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima and Shadab Ahmed. Social activist and former JNU student Khalid has 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 stringent UAPA for his alleged role in the larger conspiracy behind the riots. He has denied the charges and claimed innocence in the case. Khalid had earlier approached the top court challenging an October 2022 Delhi High Court verdict that had denied him bail. Since then, he has remained in jail and has never been granted bail, despite repeated appeals and efforts before various courts. He had initially sought bail in the Delhi High Court on the grounds that he neither had any criminal role in the violence in the citys North-East area nor any conspiratorial connect with other accused in the case. The Delhi Police had opposed his bail plea in the High Court. The police had also arrested Imam, activist Khalid Saifi, JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, Jamia Coordination Committee member Safoora Zargar, former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and several others under the stringent law in connection with the case. According to the prosecution, the violence had erupted following protests against the CAA and NRC, leaving 53 people dead and over 700 injured. Khalid was charge-sheeted in the case along with other accused persons.
'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 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.
I Love Muhammad graffiti on UP temple sparks tension, 8 arrested
Aligarh: Tensions prevailed here on Saturday after I love Muhammad graffiti was found on the walls of five temples in Uttar Pradeshs Bhagwanpur and Bulaqigarh villages, prompting heavy police deployment. Senior police officials rushed to the spot with forensic experts and CCTV footage from the surrounding areas was examined to identify the culprits, police said. 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 .
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.
