Patidar And Tilak Named Captains For India A 50-over Games Against Australia A
Green Park Stadium: Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma have been named captains for India As upcoming 50-over matches against Australia A. All three 50-over games will be held at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 30 to October 5, with a start time of 1:30 pm IST. Patidar, whos played one ODI for India, will lead the hosts in the opening fixture, while Tilak, who has four ODI appearances, is set to take charge for the last two games after completing his 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup duties in the UAE. Just like Tilak, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh will also miss the first match due to Asia Cup commitments, but are picked for the next two games against Australia A. India duo of Riyan Parag and Ravi Bishnoi, along with Yudhvir Singh, Gurjapneet Singh, Ayush Badoni, Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh and Abhishek Porel are picked for all three matches. Delhis left-handed opener Priyansh Arya, who grabbed headlines in IPL 2025 for his superb run with Punjab Kings, is part of the India A squad for the first match, as is his fellow statemate Simranjeet Singh. There were murmurs of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being potentially part of India A 50-over games, but the veteran duo havent been named as the selectors have opted to include talented and in-form players. It also means that Rohit and Virat will be directly seen in action for Indias three-match ODI series in Australia, starting on October 19 in Perth. Before the three 50-over games in Kanpur, India A and Australia A will face off in two four-day first-class matches, to be held at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow from September 16-19 and 23-26 respectively. There were murmurs of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being potentially part of India A 50-over games, but the veteran duo havent been named as the selectors have opted to include talented and in-form players. It also means that Rohit and Virat will be directly seen in action for Indias three-match ODI series in Australia, starting on October 19 in Perth. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India A squad for 2nd and 3rd one-day games against Australia A: Tilak Varma (Captain), Rajat Patidar (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh. Article Source: IANS
Aishnaya Dwivedi, the wife of Kanpur businessman Shubham Dwivedi, was left devastated as terrorists killed her husband in cold blood in Pahalgam on April 22 this year, barely two months after their marriage.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announces the India A team. The team will play a three-match one-day series. The series is against Australia A. Kanpur's Green Park Stadium will host all the matches. The first match is on September 30, 2025. Rajat Patidar will captain the first match.
No Kohli, Rohit! BCCI announces India A squad for Oz series
The BCCI has announced the India A squads for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Kanpur. Rajat Patidar will lead in the first match, while Tilak Varma will captain the subsequent games. The squads feature young talents from domestic cricket and the IPL, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana joining for the final two matches.
Shubham Dwivedi: Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, made a renewed call to boycott the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup, slated for Sunday. She also appealed to the cricket fans as well as citizens to not watch the match, even on television. Aishnaya Dwivedi, the wife of Kanpur businessman Shubham Dwivedi, was left devastated as terrorists killed her husband in cold blood in Pahalgam on April 22 this year, barely two months after their marriage. Aishnaya Dwivedi, speaking to IANS, said, This is not our protest alone. This is from those 26 families whose loved ones were killed in Pahalgam. This protest is of every family, whose sons and brothers were butchered in the April 22 attack. Notably, India and Pakistan are locking horns for the first time after the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. The cricket match has stirred a major row and also invited strong backlash from the Opposition parties, owing to deeply strained ties between the two nations over the ghastly terror attack. The government has maintained a stern stance on any bilateral engagement with Pakistan; however, it allowed a multi-nation tournament, citing certain compulsions as the reason. Aishnaya further said, I am continuously posting against this on social media. Till now, not even one person has come to me who has said that you are saying wrong. Every person is standing with me. Those people are also boycotting this match. Hitting out at the cricketing body, she said that if a common citizen can understand the public sentiment, it goes beyond her understanding as to why the BCCI and the players were keen to play the game with Pakistan. They have forgotten that the terrorists of this Pakistan have killed the people of their country. They have forgotten the sacrifice of our soldiers while fighting with the same Pakistan, she said. She further stated, Nobody has sent these players forcibly. The players have gone on their own will; they should have taken a stand themselves. I feel that Indian players and the BCCI do not consider terrorism a national issue. Kuldeep Yadav from Kanpur has also gone to play the match; he could have refused to play. Shubham's father, Sanjay Dwivedi, was also critical of the BCCI and players' conduct. She further stated, Nobody has sent these players forcibly. The players have gone on their own will; they should have taken a stand themselves. I feel that Indian players and the BCCI do not consider terrorism a national issue. Kuldeep Yadav from Kanpur has also gone to play the match; he could have refused to play. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score This match should be boycotted. BCCI is not concerned about the citizens of the country. The board should not have any kind of relationship with the enemy country, he added. Article Source: IANS
Fans Offer Prayers for India's Victory in Asia Cup Clash with Pakistan
On the other hand, young cricketers from Kanpur expressed their excitement and pinned hopes on local star Kuldeep Yadav
Ind Vs Pak Asia Cup: Widow Of Kanpur Man Killed In Pahalgam Terror Attack Calls For Boycott
Kanpur (UP), Sep 13: The widow of a Kanpur businessman who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack has called for the boycott of the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for this Sunday. Aishanya, the widow of Shubham Dwivedi, criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their decision to proceed with the match after the attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including her husband. Speaking to [] The post Ind Vs Pak Asia Cup: Widow Of Kanpur Man Killed In Pahalgam Terror Attack Calls For Boycott appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pahalgam attack victims widow calls for boycott of India-Pak Asia Cup match
LUCKNOW: Aishanya Dwivedi, the young widow of one of the Pahalgam massacre victims, came out strongly against the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 championship, condemning the gesture and urging all the stakeholders concerned to boycott the fixture. India and Pakistan are set for an Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. Criticising the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for agreeing to play against Pakistan, who she described as a errorist nation, Aishanya accused it of ignoring the sacrifices of 26 people who lost their lives in the terror attack on April 22, this year. BCCI should not have accepted a match between India and Pakistan. I think BCCI is not sentimental towards those 26 families. What are our cricketers doing? Cricketers are said to be nationalists. It is viewed as our national game. Except for 1-2 cricket players, nobody stepped forward to say that we should boycott the match against Pakistan. BCCI cannot make them play at gunpoint. They should take a stand for their country. But they are not doing it, she said while interacting with media persons in Kanpur. Aishanya sought to ask the sponsors and broadcasters if the nationality for those 26 families was over? What will the revenue from the match be used for? Pakistan will use this just for terrorism. That is a terrorist nation. You will provide them with revenue and prepare them to attack us once again. I cannot understand this, added an enraged Aishanya. Calling for a nationwide boycott, she urged fans to take a stand. Don't switch on your TVs. Don't give them the numbers. Boycott this match. Meanwhile, Opposition parties, including AIMIM and Shiv Sena (UBT), among others, slammed the ruling BJP and the BCCI over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled for September 14. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray asked if blood and cricket can flow together. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, on Thursday, refused to entertain a request to urgently list a plea seeking an interim stay on the cricket match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on September 14.
Delhi plans artificial rain experiment by mid-October
The Delhi government is gearing up for an artificial rain trial. The trial is expected to happen by October 15. Officials are awaiting weather updates from the meteorological department. They need the updates before seeking final approvals. The goal is to combat depleting groundwater and air pollution. The Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT-Kanpur, will conduct the trial.
Choas in Kanpur! Gambhir, Shahid Afridi go blow to blow - viral video
India and Pakistan are gearing up for their Asia Cup match in Dubai. Memories of past clashes, like the Gambhir-Afridi incident, are resurfacing. A petition seeks to cancel the fixture. Rashid Latif advises Pakistan to control emotions. He praises India's balance, highlighting Pandya and Bumrah. India won against UAE in their tournament opener. Pakistan will play against Oman. The upcoming match is highly anticipated.
Runs And Rows: 5 India-Pakistan Cricket Skirmishes
India and Pakistan's rivalry is one of the most intense in cricket, often leading to flashpoints on the field. Ahead of Sunday's clash in the Asia Cup in Dubai, AFP looks back at five memorable spats: - When Miandad mimicked More - During a 1992 World Cup match in Sydney, Pakistan's mercurial Javed Miandad was wound up by wicketkeeper Kiran More's constant appeals from behind the wicket. Known as a street fighter for his combative nature, Miandad jumped up and down to imitate More. They exchanged words and came close to blows. Miandad remembers the incident as a heat of the moment thing. We were chasing and were in a spot of bother after losing two early wickets, he told AFP. More was constantly appealing and I told the umpires about that. But when he did not stop and the tension increased, I got angry and mimicked his act of appealing. Pakistan lost the match by 43 runs, the first between the two countries in an ODI World Cup. - 'Go home' - Pakistan, chasing a daunting target of 288 in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bangalore, made a quick start as Aamir Sohail and Saeed Anwar took the attack to the Indian bowlers. Sohail brought up his 50 at more than a run a ball and celebrated with a blistering four off Venkatesh Prasad. As the ball raced to the fence, Sohail mocked Prasad, pointing to the region with the bat as if to say, Go fetch. Sohail tried to repeat the slash off the next ball but was bowled. It was Prasad's turn to hit back, with the bowler appearing to mouth Go home, you (expletive) bastard. India won a match which was also controversial because Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram pulled out due to a shoulder injury a few hours before the toss. - Gambhir, Afridi close to blows - Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Indian opener Gautam Gambhir were two colourful characters with short tempers.In a 2007 ODI in Kanpur, Afridi was frustrated at not getting a wicket and was leaking runs. When Gambhir hit him for a boundary, Afridi taunted him and off the next ball when the batsman was running a single they collided. Heated words ensued and English umpire Ian Gould intervened to separate the duo. Sri Lankan match referee Roshan Mahanama later fined Afridi 95 percent of his match fee while Gambhir's fine was 65 percent. - Gambhir, Akmal 'misunderstanding' - Kamran Akmal remembers a misunderstanding led to a verbal clash with Gambhir in 2010. It was a match in the Asia Cup in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. India was chasing our total and Gambhir was batting solidly, Akmal told AFP. A misunderstanding took place between us. On missing a shot, Gambhir spoke to himself but I thought that he used an expletive and was addressing me. A few balls later, Akmal appealed unsuccessfully and the two had words. During the drinks break they were at each other's throats before India captain MS Dhoni pulled Gambhir aside to calm things down. Akmal has said he regretted the incident. - Akmal and Ishant Sharma get heated - The 2012 Pakistan tour of India was the last time the arch-rivals met in a bilateral series. During a T20 international match in Bengaluru, tensions flared between Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma and Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal. Akmal accused the Indian pacer of obstructing him while he was taking a quick single. When Sharma beat Akmal he mocked the Pakistan batter. It irked Akmal no end and there was a confrontation. Other Indian players and umpires intervened to avoid it escalating. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Akmal said: It was again aggression that nearly went out of hand.
Kuldeep Yadavs evolution: From Kanpur bylanes to Indias spin spearhead
Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach, Kapil Pandey, expressed immense pride as Kuldeep showcased his improved skills against UAE, taking four wickets. Pandey highlighted the mental shift in Kuldeep, noting his enhanced maturity in reading batters and setting them up effectively.
IIT-Kanpur creates sensor to find how meds activate vital receptors
Akshay Kumar, along with Arshad Warsi, launched the Jolly LLB 3 trailer in Kanpur. One advice from Khiladi Kumar, and the netizens are having a field day.
Received Traffic Challan On WhatsApp? You Could Lose Lakhs Like This Yoga Teacher
A Kanpur yoga teacher lost Rs 8.49 lakh from his bank account after clicking an APK file sent via WhatsApp for a fake traffic challan
To boost AI skills in UP govt schools, IIT-Kanpur, SCERT starts training programme for teachers
Shia youths offensive post agitates Sunni community in Kanpur; accused taken into custody
LUCKNOW: A clash broke out between two sects of Islam Shia and Sunni in the sensitive Patkapur area of Kanpur on Sunday evening, following an inflammatory post against the Sunni community by a young man from the Shia community. It triggered anger, and a crowd gathered outside his house. Slogans like sar tan se juda were raised, stones were pelted and the main gate of the house of the alleged accused was broken. Police arrived quickly, took the accused into custody, and controlled the situation. Additional forces were deployed to prevent further unrest in the area. As per police sources, hundreds of people assembled outside the home of Shia youth Sojaf, who had allegedly made some controversial posts about the Sunni community. The crowd broke into the main gate and pelted stones at Sojafs house. On being informed, the Kotwali police circle force and DCP East Satyajit Gupta rushed to the scene. They appealed to people not to take the law into their own hands. Police used mild force to disperse the mob and restore calm. Given the seriousness of the situation, PAC, along with extra police units were deployed in the locality. However, the initial probe revealed that the dispute was between the Shia and Sunni communities. The accused, Sojaf, had posted remarks on social media that offended Sunni sentiments. The comments spread quickly, leading to outrage and mob violence. Meanwhile, the agitated mob of protestors could be pacified only after the accused Sojaf was taken into custody and an FIR was registered against him. Police sources also confirmed that some rioters were detained for questioning. The district authorities stated that anyone attempting to disturb peace would face strict action.
In a shocking revelation from Sachendi, Kanpur, a woman and her nephew have been arrested for the murder of her husband, committed nearly ten months ago.
NHAI confirmed that only minor work remains, which will be finished between the first and second week of December. Once complete, preparations for the inauguration will begin. The new expressway will reduce travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to just one hour.
Man poses as Army para commando officer, dupes woman of Rs 70,000 on pretext of marriage in UP
NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old man was arrested for duping a woman of 70,000 on the pretext of marriage after impersonating himself as a para commando Lieutenant of the Indian Army, police said on Thursday. The accused, Deepanshu, a resident of Kanpur, had appeared for the NDA examination but could not clear it. Afraid to tell his parents, he took out the list of passing candidates which carried a candidate with his namesake and showed it to his parents, claiming that he had cleared the exam. The incident was reported on 1 September when a 28-year-old woman, a resident of Bhola Nath Nagar, Farsh Bazar, alleged that one person had cheated her by impersonating a Lieutenant in the Indian Army on the pretext of getting married to her. It was found that the complainant runs a medical store in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She met Deepanshu at a marriage through some relative, where he introduced himself as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army para commando force. They started meeting each other, and he met her several times in Army uniform. Later, he asked her for money on some pretext, and she gave him several payments amounting to around 70,000 in cash as well as through online transactions. However, she grew suspicious of him, and on 1 September, when he came to meet her, she made a PCR call to have the facts verified. On her complaint, a case was registered on 2 September under Sections 168, 204, 205, 318, 319, and 340 of BNS at Farsh Bazar police station, and Deepanshu was arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When police checked the mobile phone of the accused, various photographs in para commando uniform, an identity card, an NDA rank list, an appointment letter, etc., were found. It was revealed that his father has retired as a havildar from the Army. He had appeared in the NDA examination but could not pass. He was afraid to disclose this to his family. He took out the NDA pass-out candidate list from the portal which carried a candidate with a similar name Deepanshu. He showed it to his parents, claiming that he had been selected and left the house saying that he was going to NDA Khadakwasla for training, Gautam said. He stayed around Kanpur doing odd jobs. One day, he met the complainant at a marriage function and told the same lie to her. Even the parents of the accused do not know that their son has told a lie to them, police added.
BSF sets up School of Drone Warfare to train specialised drone commandos, drone warriors
NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF), which guards Indias frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh, has established special training units for drone commandos and drone warriors for modern warfare involving remote-controlled aerial vehicles, with plans to deploy them in missions such as Operation Sindoor. Director General (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Daljit Singh Chawdhary, on Tuesday inaugurated the School of Drone Warfare at the officers training academy of the force in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. A spokesperson of the BSF said, The School of Drone Warfare will provide special training to the border guarding troops of the force in combating modern strategic challenges in warfare. It will provide special training to the border guarding troops of the force in combating modern strategic challenges. He added, The institute will prepare drone commandos and drone warriors through five special courses that include unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, anti-drone warfare, and surveillance and intelligence gathering. According to the officials, the school has simulators and live drone flying zones, facilities for payload integration in UAVs and night operations, tools for radio frequency (RF) jammers and kinetic interceptors, apart from linked hardware and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Addressing the troopers after inaugurating the school, the BSF DG spoke about the ongoing three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war, where drones have played an important role, apart from some other battles, and the strategic takeaways from Operation Sindoor conducted by India against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the official said. Chawdhary also spoke about the role of AI and machine learning (ML) in combat, proactive and weaponised drone use for decisive outcomes, the importance of FPV (first person view related to remote piloting of Kamikaze drones), and strategic changes in national policies, he said. Eighteen BSF troops, during Independence Day in August, were awarded gallantry medals for displaying bravery and unmatched valour during Operation Sindoor. These included two personnel who were decorated with the military-issued Vir Chakra posthumously. It is to be noted that BSF troopers also tackle Chinese-made Pakistani drones that allegedly smuggle drugs, weapons, and ammunition into India from across the international border on the country's western frontier every day.
BSF Launches Drone Warfare School To Train Troops For Future Battles
NEW DELHI, Sept 3: The BSF, which guards Indias borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is training special units of drone commandos and drone warriors for modern warfare involving remote-controlled aerial platforms, with plans to deploy them in missions such as Operation Sindoor. A School of Drone Warfare was inaugurated by Border Security Force (BSF) director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary at the officers training academy of the force in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday. PTI had reported in July that [] The post BSF Launches Drone Warfare School To Train Troops For Future Battles appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vizag zoo gets six new animal species
The animals have been brought from Kanpur Zoological Park as part of an exchange programme
Pvt firms to run buses in Lucknow & Kanpur
Second AIISH coming up in Kanpur: Union Minister
US tariff jolts UP's export hubs; industry seeks govt bailout
Lucknow's export businesses are struggling. The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. This affects apparel, leather, and saree industries. Noida, Kanpur, and Varanasi face job losses and order cancellations. Exporters seek government support. They plan to meet with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Varanasi traders protested. Other districts also raised concerns. The UP government's ODOP scheme faces challenges.
Three killed after inhaling toxic gas in Kanpur sewer tank
Locals alleged that the victims entered the sewer without any safety equipment
IITs admitted more students than their sanctioned intake this year: What explains the 2025 jump
For the first time, IITs have admitted more students than their sanctioned capacity in 2025. Against 18,160 seats, 18,188 were allotted through JoSAA to minimise vacancies. IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kharagpur, and Kanpur exceeded intake, highlighting both demand and infrastructure challenges. With government-backed expansion and rising female representation, IITs continue to operate at, and beyond, their capacity.
CRPF Insp posted in Pulwama found dead at Kanpur
KANPUR (UP), Aug 30: A 38-year-old CRPF inspector was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his car at Kanpur Central railway station, Government Railway Police (GRP) said on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Nirmal Upadhyay, a native of Uttarakhands Pithoragarh, was found dead on Friday evening. He was posted as an Inspector (Signal Department) with the CRPFs 183 Battalion in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Railway Circle Officer (Kanpur) Dushyant Kumar Singh said, [] The post CRPF Insp posted in Pulwama found dead at Kanpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP has allocated 12,500 acres of land for defence manufacturing nodes: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh has allocated 12,500 acres for defence manufacturing within its defence industrial corridor, spanning six nodes including Aligarh and Kanpur, as stated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He highlighted the importance of strength alongside knowledge, referencing historical figures and events. The inauguration of Raphe mPhibr's defence equipment facility in Noida was also attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Traveling from Noida to Lucknow via the Yamuna and Agra Expressways currently takes more than seven hours. However, it will take nearly less time to go from Noida to Kanpur and then to Lucknow thanks to the new expressways.
Kota continues to dominate IIT-JEE coaching in 2025, with one in four IIT entrants preparing in the Rajasthan hub, and half of the top-100 ranks linked to its institutes. An IIT Kanpur report highlights Delhi zones best IIT admission conversion rate at 36.78%, while Hyderabad leads in total admissions. The findings underscore Kotas unmatched role in shaping Indias engineering toppers.
Kanpur Medical College To Roll Out AI Mattresses That Call Doctors When Vitals Drop
Dr. Sanjay Kala explained that critically ill patients often deteriorate gradually, needing 24-hour care. Smart mattresses will ease monitoring and alert doctors instantly
'Mom, Dad, Please Forgive Me': 25-Year-Old IIT Kanpur Cyber Security Developer Found Dead
A 25-year-old software developer at IIT-Kanpur's Cyber Security Department, died by suicide. Police found no foul play and are investigating the case.
Advised To 'Keep Working Hard,' 25-Year-Old IIT Kanpur Developer Dies By Suicide Days Later
A 25-year-old software developer working in the cyber security department of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) allegedly died by suicide on Monday at his rented accommodation here, police said on Tuesday.
IIT-K cyber security software developer found dead in Kanpur
KANPUR : A 25-year-old software developer working in the cyber security department of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) allegedly died by suicide on Monday at his rented accommodation here, police said on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Deepak Chowdhary, hailed from Maharashtra and left behind a suicide note apologising to his parents and stating that he felt unable to keep up with advancements in the cyber security field, they said. Chowdhary had been associated with the institute's Cyber Security Department for the past two years, IIT-K director Manindra Agarwal told PTI . Before the incident, he had spoken to a senior faculty member about his struggles. He was advised to keep working hard and assured he would succeed, Agarwal added. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalyanpur) Ranjeet Kumar said that a handwritten suicide note found in his diary stated, I don't drink or do anything wrong. Mom, Dad, please forgive me. According to police, Chowdhary appeared cheerful on Sunday night, dining and chatting with friends. However, on Monday, when he did not respond to repeated calls and knocks, his friends alerted the police. A forensic team later broke open the door of his room and found him dead. The team collected evidence, and sealed the room after completing formalities. The body was sent for postmortem, and the family has been informed. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dinesh Tripathi said an investigation is underway, but no foul play has been suspected so far. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Disguised As Disabled Person, Thief Escapes With iPhone, Caught In 60 Minutes
On August 20, a man, identified as Mohammad Faiz, pretended to be disabled and walked into Hallet Hospital in Kanpur, seeking treatment. He gained the trust of the medical staff and, in the blink of an eye, stole a junior doctor's mobile phone.
Curiosity and code: Bengal computer scientist Eshan Chattopadhyay's path to Godel Prize
Eshan Chattopadhyay, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and Cornell professor, has been awarded the 2025 Godel Prize for his groundbreaking research in theoretical computer science. His work on two-source extractors, solving a three-decade-old problem, has significant implications for cryptography and machine learning. Chattopadhyay credits his advisor and family for their support, emphasizing the importance of curiosity-driven research.
A 21-year-old student from Kanpur sustained multiple injuries after she was attacked by pack of stray dogs in Shyam Nagar. She has suffered multiple injuries and her right cheek was torn apart.
CBSE to establish six new regional, sub-regional offices to enhance governance
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the establishment of six new Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Sub-Regional Offices to streamline its operations and improve governance of affiliated schools across the country. According to a notification issued by CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, the decision was taken following the approval of the Finance Committee in December 2024, which was later ratified by the Governing Body and cleared by the Ministry of Education. The new offices are being set up in Gurugram, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi, Agartala, Itanagar and Gangtok. These will become fully functional between August and September 2025. Gurugram (Haryana) will cover 12 southern districts of Haryana, including Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal and Sonipat, and is expected to function from 1 September 2025. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) will oversee 30 districts, including Ayodhya, Etawah, Kanpur, Rae Bareli and Unnao, and will also become functional from 1 September 2025. Raipur (Chhattisgarh) will have jurisdiction across Chhattisgarh and became functional on 22 August 2025. Ranchi (Jharkhand) will cover Jharkhand and also became functional on 22 August 2025. Among the Sub-Regional Offices, Agartala (Tripura) will begin functioning from 15 September 2025. Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) became functional on 22 August 2025, along with Gangtok (Sikkim), which also started operations on the same date. The notification stated that all schools affiliated with CBSE will now fall under the jurisdictions of these newly established offices. This move will help strengthen administrative reach, ensure better coordination with schools, and enhance educational support services across these regions, the CBSE said.
UP Man Claims Taj Mahal Entry Denied Over Shri Ram Bag Print, Security Cites Banned Items
A Kanpur tourist alleged he was denied entry to the Taj Mahal because his bag had 'Shri Ram' printed on it, but authorities clarified he was carrying prohibited items.
NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh goverment over patients death at Kanpur Medical College
A patients death was noticed and the body was moved to the mortuary after several hours when other patients starting leaving the ward due to foul smell
Rohit Sharma set for surprise return, likely to play for India A in Kanpur ahead of Australia series
Rohit, who last played international cricket during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier in 2025 and has since retired from Test and T20 formats, is reportedly preparing to extend his ODI career, though there is speculation that this Australia series could be among his final international assignments.
Indian Railways To Introduce Airport-Style Baggage Regulations At Several Stations Check Details
The new rules could be introduced at NCR stations which include Prayagraj Junction, Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri, Lucknow Charbagh, Banaras and Etawah.
Nurse Found Dead In UP Hospital's Bathroom, Cops Suspect Suicide
A 21-year-old nurse was found dead in the bathroom of the hospital she worked at in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Sunday, with the police suspecting it to be a death by suicide.
Illegal betting app: ED freezes Rs 110 crore worth bank funds; seizes 1,200 credit cards
NEW DELHI: Funds worth Rs 110 crore kept in mule bank accounts have been frozen and 1,200 mule credit cards were seized following recent searches against the Indian operations of a Cyprus-based illegal online betting platform named Parimatch, the Enforcement Directorate said on Thursday. Parimatch app, as per the federal probe agency, gained visibility in the country through aggressive marketing, including sponsorship of sports tournaments and partnerships with well-known celebrities. It is alleged to have cheated investors luring them with high returns and generating more than Rs 3,000 crore in a year. They also set up Indian entities to run surrogate advertisements under the names 'Parimatch Sports' and 'Parimatch News'. Payments to these agencies were made via foreign inward remittances, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said in a statement. The agency had conducted searches at 17 locations in Mumbai, Noida, Jaipur, Surat, Madurai, Kanpur and Hyderabad on August 12 as part of a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against the operations of Parimatch. The ED case stems from an FIR filed by the cyber police station of Mumbai Police against parimatch.com for duping users through online betting. The agency said funds worth about Rs 110 crore kept in various bank accounts belonging to persons/entities used as mule accounts (bank accounts used for money laundering and similar criminal activities) and/or for layering purposes were frozen. More than 1,200 mule credit cards, found in a single premises during the searches, have also been seized, it said. Describing the alleged modus operandi deployed by the betting platform, the ED said it routed users' fund through mule accounts using different strategies across the country. In one case, it said, funds deposited by users into mule accounts were withdrawn in cash in a specific locality in Tamil Nadu. This cash was handed over to hawala operators, who used it to recharge virtual wallets of a UK-based company. These wallets were used to buy cryptocurrency in the name of mule crypto accounts, which were actually operated by Parimatch agents, it alleged. In western India, the ED said, Parimatch engaged services of domestic money transfer (DMT) agents. Funds collected in mule accounts controlled by these DMT agents were sent to Parimatch agents through payments made by mule credit cards. The ED said it found that payment companies whose application for payment aggregator licences were rejected by the RBI offered their services to Parimatch in garb of technology service providers (TSPs) and offered their API (application programming interface) to facilitate user fund collections. These TSPs offered the API to Parimatch agents who onboarded mule accounts opened in the name of e-commerce companies and payment solution provider companies for collection of funds from users, the ED probe found. The money so collected through UPI transfers was layered and transferred out in the garb of e-commerce refunds, chargebacks, vendor payments etc effectively concealing the actual flow and purpose of funds, it said.
A School Readies To Hoist Tricolour Made From Pet Bottles In Bengaluru
In partnership with a Kanpur-based recycling company that converts discarded plastic into high-quality fabrics, the Green School initiated a mission to make polyester fabric the national flag. While there was a need of 22, 800 PET bottles to produce two flags, the schools collection drive exceeded the target set and as many as 35,000 bottles were gathered
Patient Dies Due To Negligence At UP Hospital, Decomposing Body Left In Ward After Death
The patient was left unattended for hours after the doctors referred him to a hospital in Kanpur, leading to his death, officials said.
Man who killed transgender lover, her son dies by suicide at hotel in MP's Satna
BHOPAL: A 30-year-old manwho was on the run after killing a young transgender Kajal Kinnar and her 12-year-old adopted son Dev in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur districtallegedly died by suicide at a hotel in Madhya Pradeshs Satna district on Monday. The youth identified as Akash Vishwakarma was found hanging to death inside the room of Siddhartha Hotel, where he had checked in on Sunday night only. According to Satna district police sources, Akash, who hailed from UPs Kanpur district only, had first checked in at the hotel in Kolgawan area of Satna district on Saturday, but checked out on Sunday evening. He, however, returned to the hotel on failing to catch the train and checked in again at the same room on Sunday night, where he was found dead on Monday morning. A suicide note purportedly written by him was recovered by the police. The note mentioned Akash having killed two people in Kanpur, including the one (Kajal Kinnar) whom he loved. It was mentioned in the note that he killed the duo as they were blackmailing him. While confirming the incident, the Deputy Inspector General of police (DIG-Rewa Range) Rajesh Singh Chandel told TNIE that the suicide note points towards a love angle in the matter. Back on Saturday-Sunday intervening night, the bodies of a 25-year-old transgender Kajal Kinnar and her 12-year-old adopted son Dev (who was her maternal cousin also) were discovered in their residence in the Hanumant Vihar area of Khadepur in UPs Kanpur district on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. While Devs body was found on the floor, Kajals body was recovered from the neighbouring Diwan (sofabed).
Communal flareup in Fatehpur as Hindu groups vandalise historical tomb
LUCKNOW: Fatehpur district in central Uttar Pradesh came to the brink of communal conflagration on Monday when members of some Hindu organisations vandalised a tomb in Abu Nagar, Rediya locality of Sadar tehsil, claiming that the structure was built on a temple bringing both the communities face-to-face. However, the district administration rushed with the deployment of heavy police and PAC contingents across the area, erecting barricades around the disputed site to prevent further flare-ups. As per local sources, at around 10 on Monday morning, over 2,000 people belonging to various Hindu outfits thronged the tomb on the premises of Eidgah, where the police were deployed in advance. The controversy centred around the structure, officially registered under Khasra number 753 in government records as Maqbara Mangi (National Property). It became a flashpoint after members of the Math Mandir Sanrakshan Sangharsh Samiti, Bajrang Dal, Hindu Mahasabha and other groups, declared it to be a temple dedicated to Thakurji (Lord Krsihna) and Lord Shiva, allegedly over a thousand years old. A massive crowd with people carrying saffron flags, chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' surrounded the tomb. The sources claimed that the members of the Math Mandir Sangharsh Samiti had given a memorandum to Fatehpur District Magistrate Ravindra Singh on Friday, claiming that the said tomb was originally a temple. They had demanded the administration to remove the tomb while announcing that they would perform a puja on the site on August 11. Following their demands, the district administration had deployed the forces in advance. The controversy erupted after the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mukhlal Pal, who was at the forefront of the movement, alleged that the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad was not a tomb but over a thousand-year-old temple of Thakur ji and Lord Shiva, citing the presence of a lotus flower and a trident within the structure as evidence. Following the claim, members of Hindu organisations entered the tomb premises and vandalised the area outside the mausoleum. The sources said that the members of the Hindu group had plans to perform a pooja at the site, escalating the situation further. Even some of the trouble makers took to the roof of the tomb and put a saffron flag over there. The form of our temple has been converted into a mosque. We Sanatan Hindus will not tolerate this. There are clear signs like lotus flowers and tridents. We will offer prayers at the temple at any cost, Mukhlal Pal said while calling upon Sanatanis to gather at Puri Thakur Dak Bungalow at 9 am on Monday to march and perform pooja. He claimed that the state government was warned that if prevented from worshipping, it would be held responsible. We are peaceful people, but if we have to fight for our religion, we are ready in every way, he added. Police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Fatehpur District Co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, Dharmendra Singh, also vowed to perform puja at the tomb, saying, We will offer prayers here at noon. The administration will not be able to stop us. Virendra Pandey, State Vice President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), also claimed the site to be a temple of Lord Bholenath and Shri Krishna. The structure is not a tomb. There are religious symbols, Parikrama Marg, and a temple well. We want to clean it for Janmashtami celebrations on August 16. We had informed the administration 10 days ago, but they are not taking it seriously, Pandey said. He called the site a central place of faith for Hindus and vowed to reclaim it. Meanwhile, local sources also claimed that a group of around 300 Hindu group activists even entered the tomb and started puja, after which they did the Shankhnaad. In the meantime, a group of over 1500 members from the other community also thronged the site, further escalating the situation as both the communities indulged in heavy stone pelting. The sources added that initially, the district police authorities tried to placate both the communities, but when they failed, they applied force to ward off the troublemakers. Eventually, police force from 10 police stations was called in to disperse the members of both communities. Taking note of the situation, the district administration imposed strict security measures with police forces patrolling around. The administration continued to maintain that the land was recorded as a national property tomb, and officials, including ADG Prayagraj zone Sanjeev Gupta, reached the site to keep a vigil on the situation. The police flag march was conducted in the area, and the ADG ordered to deploy drone to monitor the situation closely to prevent escalation. Half a dozen ASPs of the adjoining districts like Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh and Kanpur Dehat were rushed to the site. UP deputy CM Brajesh pathak said, We will maintain law and order in Fatehpur at any cost. No one is allowed to break the law. According to Fatehpur SP Anoop Singh, the police force was deployed around the site in advance, but some troublemakers still managed to enter the tomb and were driven away. Now only police personnel are present on the site and the saffron flag has also been removed, he added. Meanwhile, the members of the Hindu organisations blocked traffic at Daak Bangla crossing, which is around 500 metres from the tomb and started doing Hanuman Chalisa on the road. The Shahar Qazi, Saidul Islam Abdullah, urged the members of the Muslim community to maintain peace. He claimed that a few troublemakers were trying to disturb the peace and harmony of the city but the Muslims would have to let the administration do its duty.
Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi's 18th Bharat Mango Festival was praised by CM Yogi Adityanath for promoting farmer innovation, millet awareness, and showcasing over 350 mango varieties.
Murder accused escapes from Kanpur Jail, prison staff suspended
A 25-year-old murder accused escaped from Kanpur district jail late Friday night, triggering a massive search operation by prison officials and local police. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Asaruddin, who had been lodged in Barrack No. 14 since January 14, 2024, went missing during a routine headcount around 10:30 pm. Jail authorities conducted multiple recounts but failed to locate him, prompting them to alert the police by 2:30 am. Following the incident, PC Meena, Director General (Prisons), suspended a jailor, a deputy jailor, and two head warders. A probe has been ordered, to be led by the DIG (Prisons) of Kanpur Range. Police and jail staff searched Kanpur railway station, bus stands, and nearby areas but found no trace of the fugitive. CCTV footage from within the jail and nearby locations, as well as inputs from warders, have so far shown no sign of Asaruddin exiting the premises. Teams have checked trees, toilet ducts, and other hidden spots. Asaruddin, a resident of Tiwari Pur in Jajmau, was arrested on January 14 for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend Ismail on January 8. Police say the killing was premeditated and motivated by Asaruddins belief that his wife was having an affair with the victim. Originally from Assam, the accused remains at large as the search continues. Senior officers, including DCP (East) Satyajit Gupta and ADCP Anjali Vishwakarma, visited the jail to oversee the investigation.
Kanpur Jailbreak: Murder Accused From Assam Flees Prison, Massive Hunt Underway
Asaruddin, a resident of Tiwari Pur in Jajmau, was arrested on January 14 for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend Ismail
Australia hopefuls eye Ashes auditions on India tour
Australia A announced a 14-member squad that will play two four-day matches in Lucknow and three ODIs in Kanpur next month.
UP Minister's Ganga At Doorstep Remark Draws Sharp Opposition Counter
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked controversy during his visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat where he told a woman that the Ganga river has reached your doorstep to clean your feet.
Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur are among other affected districts.
Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Too Tired To Escape: Thief Falls Asleep After Robbery, Caught Next Morning
In a bizarre incident, a thief who stole from two houses in Kanpur ended up falling asleep in one of the homes he had just looted, only to be caught red-handed by the homeowners the next morning.
Failed UP government focused on events, not flood relief: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the corrupt and failed administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising super VVIP rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed that floods had affected 402 villages across 37 tehsils, impacting 84,392 people. Seventeen districts, including Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Varanasi, were reported to be severely affected. There is a terrifying situation not just in Prayagraj but across the entire state due to floods, Yadav said. People are facing acute shortages of food and drinking water. Sanitation has collapsed, forcing many to live in inhuman conditions. He added that children, pregnant women, and the elderly are struggling to access healthcare due to disrupted medical services. People are scared of rats, poisonous insects, and the threat of electric shocks. Homes are collapsing, belongings have been washed away, and many are left without even a change of clothes, Yadav claimed. He alleged that the administration is missing from the ground while the government is usy with self-promotion and photo-ops. The SP leader also highlighted the loss of critical documents such as ID cards, ration cards, bank papers, and educational certificates, and said vehicles and livelihoods had been destroyed. Yadav expressed concern about the outbreak of water-borne diseases, disruption in childrens education, and the inability of families to conduct last rites due to submerged cremation grounds. In Varanasi, the Ganga river crossed the danger mark on Monday, flooding ghats and forcing authorities to shift cremations and other religious rituals to rooftops and elevated platforms. According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 72.1 metres, well above the danger level of 71.262 metres. Calling for a detailed response from the BJP government, Yadav said: The public is living in fear and uncertainty. The images of devastation lay bare the hollow claims of development and smart cities. People are angry. Relief will come only when the BJP goes.
Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati express derails near Kanpur, none hurt
Restoration work has been initiated immediately, officials said.
Two Coaches Of Jan Sadharan Express Derailed Near Kanpur, No Injuries Reported
Two coaches of Jan Sadharan Express derailed near Kanpur. No casualties reported. Senior railway officials are investigating. Train services on Delhi-Howrah route impacted.
Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as new Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
Mr. Chaturvedi who is currently working as IIT Kanpur professor has been appointed to the post for a period of three years.
A deeply saddening incident occurred in Dadanagar Colony, Kanpur, where an 11-year-old student of Class 6 lost his life under distressing circumstances after returning home from school.
11-year-old accidentally kills teen with thread cutter in Kanpur factory
In a shocking incident in Kanpurs Chakeri area, an 11-year-old boy accidentally killed a 15-year-old teenager while playing in a local factory.
Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training
LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.
Kanpur (UP) Jul 28: As the Lok Sabha debated Operation Sindoor on Monday, Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, demanded Martyr status for all 26 victims of the horrific incident. She also accused political leaders of undermining the gravity of the April 22 attack this year and reminded them that terrorists didnt ask for anyones caste or political party they attacked Indians. Its been three months since the attack (Pahalgam terror attack) and only [] The post Give martyr status to Pahalgam attack victims, support their families, says Shubham Dwivedis wife as Parliament discusses Op Sindoor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Can't decipher FIR, 1984 murder unsolved
The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.
Man arrested in Kanpur for murdering woman in Kolathur
Investigation revealed that he was in a relationship with the victim and killed her after learning she was married to another man
International air travel sees 5 per cent surge in May 2025; Domestic traffic also grow
NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic in the country continues its growth trajectory month-on-month, with a 3 per cent increase in overall passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. Data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) reveals a higher demand for international travel, with a 5% increase recorded during the same period. The Air Traffic Report for May, made public by AAI, reveals that 6.76 million passengers flew abroad compared to 6.44 million last year. They form part of the 35.38 million who travelled in May 2025, compared to 34.34 million in May 2024. Air Traffic Movements (flight arrivals and departures) recorded a 5.9 per cent increase, with 2.78 crore movements in May this year compared to 2.63 crore in May last year. A total of 67,62,343 people opted to fly abroad in May 2025, versus 64,41,392 during the same month last year. Relatively smaller airports, compared to the top five, are showing a significant surge in demand for international travel. Goa recorded a nearly 300 per cent surge in international flyers, with 26,211 passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. In terms of percentage, Pune followed with a high growth of 85 per cent (34,388 flyers) during the same period. Coimbatore Airport, with 28,809 flyers, registered a 48.4 per cent increase in patronage over the previous year. Mangaluru and Surat saw a 35.1 per cent increase, with 62,159 and 18,790 flyers respectively in May this year. Similarly, Kannur Airport, with 1,00,993 international flyers, and Nagpur, with 10,471 flyers, each recorded a 20.7 per cent increase over their previous figures. The boom in international travel from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) continued, with 6,05,742 flyers in May this year, up by a significant 25 per cent over the same month last year. In comparison, other major airports like Mumbai (13,42,584 flyers) and Delhi (17,04,549 flyers) recorded single-digit growths of 2.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively, over their May 2024 figures. Hyderabad recorded a healthy 11.2 per cent increase with 4,52,243 flyers. Domestic front data On the domestic front as well, relatively smaller airports showed strong growth in May 2025 over May 2024. Jharsuguda recorded 40,808 flyers (a 92.2% increase), Jabalpur 46,924 flyers (90.3%), Gorakhpur 1,00,404 flyers (87.5%), Shivamogga 14,104 flyers (80.6%), Agra 22,521 flyers (77.2%), Kanpur 35,720 flyers (58%), Tirupati 1,06,200 flyers (a 53.7% increase), Rajahmundry 54,963 flyers (50.5%), Tiruchirappalli 74,343 flyers (46.5%), Kannur 46,923 flyers (49.6%), Patna 4,07,993 flyers (34.6%), and Bhuj 18,861 flyers (30.8%).
Bomb Threat Emails Target Private Schools in Agra, Meerut, Kanpur
Threatening emails prompt bomb disposal and dog squad checks across schools; investigations point to Kolkata origin
Fact-Check: Old Video From Water Park in Kanpur Viral as One From Canada
We found Google Street View images that showed the viral video was from Kanpur and not Canada.
Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister
The trials, earlier planned for early July, were postponed after inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), IIT-Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, indicated that weather conditions in July were not conducive for effective seeding
JEE Advanced 2025 Scorecards Released By IIT Kanpur, Here's How to Download
Conducted annually by one of the top IITs or IISc Bangalore, JEE Advanced is the second phase of the Joint Entrance Examination and is open only to the qualifiers from JEE Main.
11 cops suspended for extortion, assault of livestock trader in Kanpur
LUCKNOW: In a case of blatant corruption, 11 Police Response Vehicle (PRV) personnel, accused of attacking livestock trader Mohammad Uzair and extorting Rs 10,000 from him, were suspended in Kanpur. Those cops left their assigned spot to extort money from the trader and assaulted him. The incident took place on July 12. Following a formal complaint, authorities initiated an investigation and found the cops involved in the case. This led them to order the suspension of 11 personnel on Monday for allegedly assaulting and extorting money from the trader from Aligarh. The preliminary enquiry was conducted by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) South and the probe established the culpability of the cops. The suspension was implemented based on the initial findings and now a comprehensive investigation is underway by the Assistant Commissioner of Police. As per the sources, on July 12, livestock trader Mohammad Uzair and driver Laxman were transporting animals from Sarsaul to Aligarh when they were reportedly attacked and robbed of Rs 10,000 by PRV personnel in the Chakeri area under Barra police station jurisdiction. As per the complainant, while crossing Barra Cut Flyover by Arjun Eye Hospital on the highway, personnel from Chakeri's PRV 7058 halted him from behind demanding payment for animal transportation. Subsequently, PRV units 6504 and 7055 from Hanumant Vihar police station arrived at the scene. The personnel from all three PRVs insisted on a payment of 500 rupees per cop for passage. Upon his refusal to comply, the personnel forcibly removed him from their vehicle, assaulted him, and departed after issuing threats. The victims then reported the incident to the police. Acting on a complaint given by the animal trader, DCP South Deependra Nath Chaudhary conducted the probe, and he confirmed that the investigation found the cops guilty. He said that such behaviour dented the police department's reputation. The subsequent investigation established that PRV 7058 from Chakeri police station, operated by Constable Atul Sachan, initially intercepted the animal trader's vehicle. The unit included Head Constable Rishirajan, Constables Hariom Singh and Rinki Rani. PRV 7055 from Hanumant Vihar had Head Constables Ajay Kumar Yadav and Anand Kumar, with Constable Umashankar Dixit. Additionally, PRV 6504 from the same station was driven by Head Constable Pradeep Kumar, accompanied by Amir Hasan, Constable Sonu Yadav, and Aradhana. All involved cops have been suspended.
Abhishek Kumar, an IIT-Kanpur and IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus, left Goldman Sachs to address security guard issues. He worked as a guard to understand their challenges. This led to MyGate, a security and community management app. Vijay Arisetty and Shreyans Daga joined him. The app improved security and reduced manual work.
UP govt launches drive to revive 75 small rivers across UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive initiative to revive 75 small rivers and tributaries across the state. This technology-driven campaign involves collaboration between 10 key departments and leading technical institutions like IIT Kanpur. Divisional-level monitoring committees and district Ganga committees have been established to oversee implementation and encourage community participation in the rejuvenation efforts.
CM Yogi Adityanath says religious conversions a deep conspiracy, wont be tolerated
LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed illegal religious conversions a calculated conspiracy to undermine the nations identity and destroy social fabric, asserting that Uttar Pradesh government was taking firm action to curb it. Yogi referred to the recent case of Balrampur where a large-scale illegal conversion racket backed by foreign funding was unearthed. The CM revealed that the suspicious transactions of over Rs 100 crore was found across 40 accounts with pre-determined rates for conversion. He termed it a grave threat to economic and social security of the state and the nation. Some forces are deliberately trying to alter the fundamental character of the country through unlawful conversions. This is an attack on social cohesion and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances, the CM said while addressing the flagging-off ceremony of Shri Tegh Bahadur Sandesh Yatra dedicated to 350th Shaheedi Varsh of the Sikh Guru. Yogi underlined that marginalised communities, particularly Scheduled Castes, were being lured and coerced into changing their religion. He emphasised that such acts were against the spirit of the Constitution and the principle of social equality. The Yatra, which commenced from Lucknow, will pass through Kanpur, Etawah, and Agra before culminating at Chandni Chowk and the historic Sheeshganj Gurudwara in Delhithe site of Guru Tegh Bahadurs martyrdom. A commemorative memento was also presented to the CM to mark the occasion. The CM said 350-year-old legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom was being revived through this yatra, serving as a powerful reminder of oppression and atrocities under Aurangzebs rule. He noted that the Mughal ruler sought to suppress Sanatan Dharma and impose Islamic dominance. In the face of tyranny, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji chose martyrdom over compromise, standing firm on the path of righteousness, the CM said. His martyrdom continues to inspire future generations with its message of unwavering faith and courage. The entire yatra is rooted in the tradition of sacrifice and resilience. As we commemorate Shaheedi Diwas, we are reminded of the immense struggles and sacrifices that paved the way for India to emerge as a free and strong nation, he added. Yogi stressed the need to preserve the legacy of sacrifice set by Sikh Gurus and to resist attempts to divide Hindus and Sikhs. Such conspiracies have been attempted before and will continue to surface, but we must remain vigilant and united, he said. Shaheedi Diwas inspired people to carry forward Gurus legacy and adapt it to modern-day strategies to ensure no community or individual was ever forced to abandon their culture or religion, Yogi added.
Tier-II cities in India, particularly in North India, are experiencing a real estate boom, outpacing metropolitan areas in property value appreciation. Lucknow and Kanpur lead with significant year-on-year capital appreciation, driven by strong demand and affordable rates.
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This trend is most evident in North India, with Kanpur and Lucknow leading at 24.53% and 22.61% year-on-year capital appreciation, respectively.
Bengaluru and Mumbai are facing traffic issues. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu suggests smaller cities. He believes cities with 1 to 2 lakh people are optimal. This makes public transport effective. He mentions Nagpur, Kanpur, and Lucknow as examples. Indian cities like Kolkata and Bengaluru have slow traffic. Vembu argues large cities need huge infrastructure investment.
Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the corresponding period last year, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Srinagar and Amritsar airports, which were closed for some weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year, have reported a steep decline on the patronage front. AAI data reveals that 71.14 million passengers travelled during April-May of 2025 as compared to 66.73 million in the period in 2024. International traffic soared by 8.8% in the period compared with 13.4 million travellers compared to 12.31 million earlier. Domestic traffic has recorded a 6.1% growth with 57.74 million against the previous 66.73 million. A total of 5.54 crore Air Traffic Movement Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have been recorded in April-May 2025, up by 6.5% over the same period last year, the data shows. The freight traffic too has boomed with an 8.1% increase in April and May of 2025 over the previous year by transporting 643.47 metric tonnes. Airports which have been severely impacted due to Indo-Pak tensions were on expected lines - Srinagar and Amritsar. Passenger traffic in Srinagar dipped by a whopping 67.1% in the two months. Srinagar International Airport had a patronage of just 1,61,214 flyers as compared to 4,89,561 earlier. The Sri Guru Ramdas Ji airport in Amritsar too followed suit with 1,56,288 passengers in the first two months of this fiscal as compared to 2,75,837 last year. The top three airports in passenger traffic in the country continue to be Delhi (93,89,191 flyers), Mumbai (65,68,271) and Bengaluru (64,43,050). The KIA airport in Bengaluru continues its non-stop growth trajectory by recording a 6.7% growth over its performance in April-May 2024. However, Delhi has dipped by 1.2% and Mumbai by 0.5% during the compared period. Airports which have done significantly well over their past performance in the two-month period compared in succeeding years are Bhubaneshwar (25.5% over previous period), Tirupati (49.2%), Varanasi (25.8%) Kannur (33.2%), Patna (32.1%), Agra (77.8) and Agati (42.5%), Durgapur (37%), Bhuj (48.6), Cudappah (58.8%), Dharbanga (52.2%), Dehradun (29.1%), Cooch Behar (38.4%), Dimapur (27.4%), Gorakhpur (995) and Hubballi (37.1%), Jabalpur (92.2%), Jaisalmer (86.4%), Kanpur (57%) and Kishangarh (38.9%), Rajahmundry (46.3%) Nanded (28.3%) Kurnool (34.3%) and Shivamogga (85.5%)
Environment impact study for Great Nicobar project downplays earthquake risk
Report says the probability of another mega earthquake, such as the one that led to the 2004 tsunami, is low; however, an IIT-Kanpur report had pointed to uncertainty in prediction of future earthquakes;professor who led the IIT study urges infra planners to conduct site-specific study
Ghaziabad-Kanpur Expressway will cut travel time between Ghaziabad and Kanpur from eight hours to just 5 hours.
Trapit Bansal, a distinguished AI researcher formerly at OpenAI, has joined Meta Superintelligence Labs with a reported 800 crore joining bonus. Bansal announced his move on X, expressing excitement about advancing superintelligence. His background includes degrees from IIT Kanpur and UMass Amherst, along with internships at top tech companies.
'Not A Magic Fix': Will Artificial Rain Wash Away Delhi's Pollution? Man Behind The Project Speaks
In an exclusive interview with News18, Manindra Agrawal, dean at IIT Kanpur, detailed the science, strategy, and challenges involved in using cloud seeding.
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Panchayat representatives to learn management skills from IIT Kanpur
IPS Anjali Vishwakarma, an IITian-turned-police officer, went viral after a heated argument with BJP MLC Arun Pathak during a Kanpur cricket match.
Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon
Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30 to September 10. This is due to ongoing monsoon rains. The project will use a Cessna aircraft. IIT Kanpur, IITM Pune, and IMD are involved. All permissions are secured. Safety and environmental guidelines will be followed.
17-Year-Old Boy Forced To Consume Urine, Lick Saliva By Local Youths In Kanpur
A 17-year-old boy in Kanpur's Gujaini was kidnapped, thrashed, and humiliated by local youths. He was forced to consume urine, and Rs 6,000 were extorted from him.
