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Rajasthan HC rejects plea for premature release of 1993 train blast case convicts

JAIPUR:The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant premature release to life convicts sentenced under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in the 1993 serial train bomb blasts case. Delivering the verdict, a division bench of Justices Sudesh Bansal and Bhuvan Goyal held that granting early release to those convicted of terrorism-related offences would endanger societal safety and national security. The court underlined that such leniency could undermine public confidence and disturb public order. The pleas were filed by Asfaq Khan from Dausa, Fazlur Rahman Sufi of Mumbai, Abre Rahmat Ansari of Kabinagar in Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Aijaz Akbar from Gulbarga. Each of them has spent more than two decades in prison and sought relief citing advanced age and deteriorating health. The convicts relied on the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines, arguing that prisoners become eligible for consideration of premature release after completing 20 years of incarceration. They further claimed that their cases should be assessed in accordance with the remission policy prevailing at the time their sentences were awarded. Resisting the petitions, Additional Solicitor General Bharat Vyas and Advocate General Rajendra Prasad, representing the Centre and the Rajasthan government, argued that the Rajasthan Prisoners (Remission of Sentence) Rules, 2006, as well as the earlier 1958 rules, categorically prohibit early release of TADA convicts. They emphasised that Rule 9(5) specifically excludes such cases from being examined by the Advisory Board. The matter relates to the coordinated bomb attacks carried out on six long-distance trains passing through Mumbai, Surat, Lucknow, Kanpur and Hyderabad on the night of December 5, 1993. The blasts claimed two lives and left 22 people injured. The Central Bureau of Investigation probed the case, and upon completion of the trial on February 28, 2004, the accused were awarded life imprisonment.

Long-distance bus travel offers cleaner air than polluted cities in winter: Study

NEW DELHI: A new study by Respirer Living Sciences in collaboration with IntrCity SmartBus has found that long-distance bus travel during winter exposes passengers to significantly cleaner air compared to the severely polluted conditions in many north and central Indian cities . The study, conducted from December 7 to 14, 2025, covered 11 intercity routes across the country and is Indias first to measure real-time air quality inside long-distance buses. Its findings show that passengers spent up to 80% of their travel time breathing air with PM2.5 levels below 60 micrograms per cubic metre (g/m). Across most routes, around 6080% of the journey duration recorded PM2.5 levels under 60 g/m, indicating generally acceptable in-cabin air quality during transit. The analysis suggests that air filtration and in-cabin air systems play a crucial role in reducing passenger exposure to pollution, even while travelling through heavily polluted corridors in northern and central India. The study notes that while pollution spikes did occur, they were short-lived and intermittent. Overall, a substantial share of bus travel took place under low to moderate PM2.5 levels, offering a relatively cleaner breathing environment compared to outdoor city air during winter. Route-wise data showed particularly favourable conditions on sectors such as DelhiKanpur, PuneNagpur, PuneBangalore, DelhiLucknow, PathankotDelhi, DelhiKatra, and KatraDelhi, where PM2.5 levels remained below 60 g/m for more than 80% of the travel time. In contrast, the DelhiPathankot and LucknowDelhi routes recorded slightly higher exposure, with over 20% of travel time exceeding the 60 g/m threshold. Even on routes with relatively higher pollution, exposure to PM2.5 concentrations above 90 g/m was generally limited to a small portion of the journeyoften less than 1015% of total travel time. According to the study, these brief pollution peaks are likely linked to short-term external factors such as traffic congestion or localised pollution hotspots. Researchers said the findings provide a detailed picture of passenger exposure to particulate pollution during long-distance road travel and add a new dimension to discussions on mobility and public health in India. The study is the first publicly shared evidence of real-time air quality conditions inside long-distance buses in the country. As North India chokes, there can be no hiding 'behind the smokescreen of farm fires anymore'

Retired UPPCL Official, Wife Duped Of 53 Lakh In 69-Day Digital Arrest Scam In Kanpur

Ramesh Chandra, retired UPPCL official, and his wife in Kanpur were duped of 53 lakh over 69 days by cybercriminals posing as police and CBI, keeping them under digital arrest.

Police file chargesheets in three more cases against Tauqeer Raza in Bareilly violence

LUCKNOW: Police have filed chargesheets in three more cases against Ittehad-e-Millat Council president Tauqeer Raza, the main accused in the September 26, 2025 violence in Bareilly district, officials said on Wednesday. With this, chargesheets have now been filed in seven of the 10 cases registered in connection with the incident, while investigations are under way in the remaining three cases. Raza, a cleric, has been named as an accused in all the cases. As per Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya, chargesheets had earlier been filed in four cases. On Tuesday, chargesheets were submitted in three more cases registered at the Cantonment, Qila and Premnagar police stations. According to police investigations, Raza allegedly hatched a conspiracy to trigger violence and tasked his close aides, including IMC general secretary Nafees Khan, former district president Nadeem Khan and Munir Idrisi, with mobilising a crowd and allegedly inciting an attack on police personnel. The violence erupted on September 26 under the pretext of protests linked to a controversy in Kanpur over posters bearing the words I Love Muhammad. Bareilly violence: Maulana Tauqeer Razas personal secretary surrenders before court, sent to jail During the unrest, mobs allegedly opened fire, pelted stones and indulged in looting at five locations across the city. Five cases were registered at the Kotwali police station, two at Baradari, and one case each at the Premnagar, Qila and Cantonment police stations on the night of the incident. Raza was arrested the same night and was later shifted to Fatehpur jail on administrative grounds. Subsequently, Nafees Khan, Nadeem Khan and around 90 other accused were lodged in the Bareilly district jail. According to police authorities, the chargesheet filed at the Cantonment police station named Maulana Tauqeer Raza, along with Nafees Khan, Farhan Raza, Safi alias Safile Ahmed, Faizal Navi, Afzal Beg, Munir Idrisi, Anees Saklaini, Moin Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mohammad Mehtab, Faizan, Moin alias Sajle, Zaki, Arif and Farhad. In the Premnagar case, the chargesheet names Raza, Nafees Khan, Munir Idrisi, Nadeem Khan, Imtiyaz Ali, Mohammad Imran, Musir Alam, Firoz Hussain, Anwar Hussain, Asif, Sameer Ali, Aman Hussain, Kasan Hussain, Faizan Saklaini, Farhan Khan, Faizul Nabi Khan, Anees Saklaini, Arif, Junaid Ali Khan, Afzal Beg, Farhat and Safile alias Safi Ahmed. At the Qila police station, the chargesheet has been filed against Raza, Farhan Khan, Afzal Beg, Ayan, Hassan, Rizwan and Shan. Police said chargesheets were yet to be filed in three cases, two of which are being investigated by the crime branch.

Yamuna Expressway crash: Death toll may rise as identification of burnt bodies begin, say officials

MATHURA: The death toll in the multi-vehicle pile-up that has killed 13 people on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura may rise further as several severely burnt human remains are yet to be identified, officials said on Wednesday. The identities of five victims of the accident, which took place on Tuesday morning, have been established so far. Many bodies were charred beyond recognition, making identification virtually impossible at this stage, officials said, adding that they were relying on DNA tests for the purpose. According to a panel of doctors conducting post-mortem, police have brought 18 body bags to the mortuary. These contained the heads of 10 victims, torsos of two others, and one largely intact body, while the remaining bags held only small, badly burnt fragments of human remains. Post-mortem examination of all the remains are being carried out and reports are being prepared, officials said. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Gopal Garg said samples of all human remains have been collected and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory in Agra for DNA profiling and to establish their identities by matching them with samples provided by claimants. The district hospital has officially confirmed the death of 13 passengers in the accident. However, officials said that given the fragmented condition of the remains, the actual number of victims could increase once they receive the DNA test reports. Only after DNA testing of all the remains will it be possible to ascertain how many individuals they belong to. Identification will be confirmed after matching with the samples provided by family members, Dr Garg said. Assistant Regional Transport Officer Madan Sharma said Sunil Kumar (45), who was driving the Azamgarh-bound bus involved in the crash, was missing. The second driver and the conductor were admitted to the hospital with injuries, but they have no recollection of the incident. They told us they fainted immediately after the collision and regained consciousness only after being hospitalised. They are unable to say what happened to Sunil Kumar, whether he was injured or died in the crash. His fate may become clear after examination of the burnt remains, Sharma said. A passenger, Parvati (42) from Rath tehsil in Hamirpur district, also remained untraceable. Her brother-in-law Gulzari Lal searched for her till late on Wednesday evening across hospitals and mortuaries, but no information could be found, officials said. In another case, Kanpur resident Pooja has lost her brother-in-law Anuj Srivastava, who was travelling with her on the bus. With several passengers still unaccounted for and identification of remains pending, officials said the possibility of an increase in the death toll cannot be ruled out.

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ED summons codeine smuggling kingpin Shubham Jaiswal; warns of NBW, Interpol notice

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Lucknow Zone unit has issued a final summons to Shubham Jaiswal, identified as the kingpin of a codeine cough syrup smuggling racket, warning him that failure to appear on Monday will prompt the agency to seek a non-bailable warrant (NBW) and initiate proceedings for a Red Corner Notice against him through Interpol. Notably, Jaiswal has already been served two summons by the ED but has so far failed to appear to record his statements in connection with the smuggling racket. The ED issued the warning a day after the Allahabad High Court granted interim protection on Friday to Jaiswal and his father Bhola Prasad Jaiswal from arrest until December 17. The father-son duo is accused of running a massive cross-border narcotics racket in Uttar Pradesh. However, the HC relief could not be extended to Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, who remains lodged in Sonbhadra jail in connection with other criminal cases. He was recently arrested at Ranchi airport while allegedly trying to flee the country. Shubham Jaiswal, along with his accomplices, has already fled the country and is believed to be in Dubai. ED sources said Shubham Jaiswal was named in a UP police FIR and is one of the accused in a PMLA case lodged by the agency based on 24 FIRs filed over the past year by UP Police, STF, and FSDA. These cases relate to large-scale seizures of illegal, adulterated, or mislabelled codeine syrups, the arrest of carriers, forged stock records, and suspicious financial activities by pharmaceutical and transport firms. The FIRs cover districts including Lucknow, Chandauli, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Sonbhadra, Sultanpur, Kanpur Nagar, Jaunpur, Bahraich, Bhadohi, and Ghazipur, pointing to a widespread and structured criminal network. According to sources, Shubham Jaiswal allegedly created fake GST invoices, manipulated stock registers, employed unregistered transporters handling pharma cargo, routed interstate cash movements through informal channels, engaged in unlicensed bottling, and ran suspected illegal manufacturing units. These findings are an offence under PMLA and is an organised financial crime, said a senior official. The ED has also written to UP Police seeking complete case files and bank details of all 67 accused, and has begun examining bank accounts, GST filings, ITRs, property registries, and digital ledgers. The agency is mapping transporters, warehouses, distributors, and interstate logistics, and is scrutinising suspected shell firms used to route profits. Sources said preliminary probes have revealed diversion of pharmaceutical stock, illegal manufacturing, smuggling routes, and laundering of profits, with the investigation still underway.

FSDA writes to UP district magistrates to invoke Gangster Act in illegal cough syrup case

LUCKNOW: While government agencies are conducting raids and cracking the whip on those allegedly involved in illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup and trafficking of narcotic-category medicines, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has shot of letters to 31 district magistrates (DMs) across Uttar Pradesh to book the alleged syndicate operators under the UP Gangsters Act. The FSDA has told the DMs to initiate action under the laws provisions that include seizure of properties disproportionate to the known source of income. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in a palatial bungalow worth crores, owned by dismissed police constable Alok Kumar Singh in Lucknow on Friday. Alok Kumar Singh, who was arrested in connection with the cough syrup scam, is currently languishing in jail. The ED raided 25 locations simultaneously across six cities in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat on Friday morning in connection with a major illegal network dealing in codeine-based cough syrup, officials said. The size of Alok Kumar Singhs bungalow and its overt opulence were there to take everyone in awe. Meanwhile, the development regarding the letters written by FSDA to the DMs has come three days after the Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by Inspector General of Police, Law & Order, LR Kumar, to investigate the case. The UP Police and FSDA authorities have carried out raids in 332 firms across 52 districts in UP, during the past two months, lodging FIRs against 133 of them across 31 districts. UP forms SIT to crack Rs 425-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling racket According to FSDA Secretary and Commissioner Roshan Jacob, the department conducted months of intensive investigation spanning Jharkhand, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and collected evidence, including the business links of Uttar Pradeshs super stockists and wholesalers with those states, before launching the raids two months ago. Jacob has also written to district magistrates to initiate action against the jailed operators under the Gangsters Act. As per the FSDA commissioner, CM Yogi had issued directives for stringent action against the culprits ensuring that no diversion takes place from Uttar Pradesh to any other state or country. He (CM) instructed officials not to trouble small traders during enforcement but ensure firm action against super stockists and wholesalers involved in illicit activities, Jacob said. According to officials, for the first time, cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup. Earlier, such violations were dealt with only through licence cancellations. Informed sources reveal that while probing the records of 332 drug-selling establishments, it was found that many of them did not actually exist and were functioning only as billing points with no purchase or sale records. Many others lacked proper storage arrangements. Out of the 332 firms, 133 were found to be involved in the organised illegal diversion of these medicines for non-medical use. It was discovered that the diverted stock was being routed primarily through state capital Lucknow, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Bahraich to Nepal, and from Varanasi and Ghaziabad to Bangladesh. Cases of trafficking of codeine-based cough syrup for drug abuse have been identified in cities including Varanasi, Jaunpur, Kanpur Nagar, Ghazipur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Bahraich, Bijnor, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Balrampur, Raebareli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Hardoi, Bhadohi, Amethi, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Unnao, Basti, Ambedkarnagar, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Sultanpur, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Banda, and Kaushambi, officials said.

SIR showdown: Monk turns to police as family denies identity, withholds documents in Kanpur

A monk in Kanpur, Sarvesh Sachan (aka Kallu), had to seek police help after his family refused to recognize him and withheld his documents when he returned to Dharamangadpur village to collect papers for the SIR exercise.

Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs

A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and withheld his documents when he returned to Dharamangadpur village in the Sajeti police station area of Kanpur to collect papers needed for the SIR exercise. Sajeti police station officers intervened and, having verified his identity through the documents he carried, permitted him to take his marksheet and related records. Monk Sarvesh Sachan, known as Kallu, son of Indrapal, had left home in 1989 after graduating from DAV College in Kanpur and lived as a monk at Tauni Devi Dham in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, for about 36 years. States milestone in renewable energy Marking a historic achievement in renewable energy journey, UP has surpassed the milestone of 3,00,000 solar installations rising to number three position after Gujarat and Maharashtra. Of the 9,83,915 applications, 3,00,654 installations were completed, bringing the states total solar capacity to 1,038.27 MW delivering clean, affordable energy. Key initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the states new solar policy established robust infrastructure, ensuring transparent processes, digital monitoring and timely installations taking the state ahead of path of economic transformation. The existing capacity creates opportunities. Stall No. 26 in Kashi a big draw for visitors Stall No. 26 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi is drawing visitors in hordes as it features IIT Madrass innovation-based education initiative Vidyashakti based on the theme Tamil Karkalam (Learn Tamil) at the ongoing Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 exhibition. The initiative is giving a new dimension to Tamil language learning by integrating digital tools. In line with the event theme, the model demonstrates how a language can be made simple, engaging, and accessible through simulations, gaming, quizzes, and interactive digital content. Launched in 2021, Vidyashakti has been making STEM learning interesting in 10 UP districts. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

Kanpur chef, 28, was among those killed in Goa nightclub inferno

Kanpur chef among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire

NEW DELHI: Kanpur mourns the loss of Rohan (28), a chef from Kalyanpur, who was among the 25 people killed in the tragic nightclub fire in Goa . Rohan had been working at the club for the past 18 months. Rohan, a native of Nepal, had been living in Kanpur with his maternal uncle, Kunwar Singh, in the Barasirohi locality. He had previously worked in various restaurants in Kanpur before moving to Goa in February 2024 for a higher-paying chef position. Speaking to reporters, Kunwar Singh said, Rohan had been living with me since childhood. When one of his acquaintances informed him about a better job opportunity in Goa, he decided to move there. The family was contacted by the Goa police after the fire. Rohans brother confirmed that the family had left for Goa to bring his mortal remains home, while his mother, Sunita Singh, had travelled from Nepal to Kanpur. Additional Commissioner of Police Kapil Dev Singh confirmed that Rohans death was accidental. The incident has left the family and friends in deep shock as they prepare to bring his body back to Kanpur. The fire in the Goa nightclub has so far claimed 25 lives, prompting investigations into the cause of the tragedy.

UP forms SIT to crack Rs 425-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling racket

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced the formation of a Special Investigating Team (SIT) to dismantle an organised racket involving the illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup for narcotic abuse. The smuggling case came to light around 20 days ago when a truck loaded with codeine-based cough syrup was seized in Sonbhadra. Speaking to the media, FSDA Secretary Roshan Jacob, accompanied by Principal Secretary Sanjay Prasad and DGP Rajeev Krishna, said the SIT had been formed to investigate the case. Three accused have been arrested so far. Jacob said misleading information was being circulated on social media. Police have taken action. A truck of cough syrup was caught in Sonbhadra some 20 days ago and based on that evidence, a second truck was recovered in Ranchi, she said. She clarified that the UP case has no connection with a similar case reported in Madhya Pradesh. She said the investigation had been expanded to 300 drug dealers to trace the main supply channels. We want to reach the big traders, not the small retailers, Jacob added. UP DGP Rajeev Krishna said that using cough syrup for any purpose other than its normal medical use amounted to a legal offence. Several pieces of evidence have been found in the last two months. FSDA has registered 128 FIRs across 28 districts, including 38 in Varanasi, 16 in Jaunpur, eight in Kanpur, six in Ghazipur and four each in Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow, he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who holds the health portfolio, said in Jaunpur that strict action would be taken against the guilty irrespective of their social standing. The DGP added that 279 medical stores were inspected, and many were found to be non-existent. Others had serious anomalies in sale and purchase records. It reflects that the firms were selling cough syrup in an organised manner as an intoxicant, not a medicine. The drug was being supplied from Lucknow, Lakhimpur, Bahraich, Varanasi, Ghaziabad and even Nepal to Bangladesh, he said. In a parallel crackdown, the SIT constituted by the Varanasi Police Commissionerate to probe the smuggling racket run by Shubham Jaiswal of Varanasi arrested two close associates of the kingpin. The racket was operated through his firm, Shelly Traders. Shubham Jaiswal is believed to have fled to Dubai along with his associates Gaurav Jaiswal and Varun Singh on November 5. His father, Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, was arrested at Kolkata airport on November 30 while attempting to fly to Dubai. The two accused arrested on Monday, Vishal Jaiswal and Badal Arya, revealed key details during interrogation. They allegedly earned large sums by setting up shell firms, receiving Rs 25,00030,000 per consignment. The SIT also uncovered suspicious transactions worth Rs 425 crore linked to Shubham Jaiswal over the past two years. DCP Gaurav Basbal said Shubham Jaiswal had left India and look-out circulars were being issued. A Red Corner Notice would also be sought through Interpol. The arrested duo told interrogators that CA Devesh Jaiswal had full access to Shubhams bank accounts. They said they had conducted business worth around Rs 7 crore with him within a year. One of the accused, Badal Arya, claimed Devesh Jaiswal helped him open his firm. The other accused, Vishal Jaiswal of Hukumganj, also said Devesh Jaiswal helped him open a firm named Hariom Pharma. I would place orders but the syrup never came to my shop. I used to get Rs 20,00030,000 in cash, he said. SIT chief ADCP Kashi Zone Saravanan T said two more suspects were being questioned and their documents were being scrutinised.

Good news for Uttar Pradesh residents: 112 KM elevated highway to be constructed, reducing travel time from Kanpur to Delhi and Mumbai; Check here to know details

The highway will be directly connected to the Bundelkhand Expressway, which will also link it to Delhi, making travel easier and faster. The project is estimated to cost around 4,000 crore rupees and will significantly reduce traffic congestion and accidents on the existing Naubasta-Hamirpur route.

Good News for Kanpur-Lucknow residents: 63 km long six-lane expressway, to cut travel time between these two cities, check details here

The expressway, being built at a cost of approximately Rs 4700 crore, will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The expressway is designed to allow vehicles to travel at speeds of 100-125 kms per hour, reducing the travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to just 35-45 minutes.

Ponzi scheme kingpin held in Kanpur, Rs 970cr trail emerges

NMDC signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to bolster cyber security

14-year-old shot dead by CISF officer for collecting money in Delhi wedding

Delhi: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable shot dead a 14-year-old boy for collecting money thrown by wedding guests in East Delhis Shahdaraon Saturday, November 29. The officer Madan Gopal Tiwari was arrested on December 1 for killing the teenager, from a close range. Tiwari was posted in Kanpur and came to Delhi on 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 .

GoI Mulls Mallawan Stop for KanpurJammu Tawi Express

SRINAGAR: The Union Railways Ministry Wednesday said that the KanpurJammu Tawi Express currently does not stop at Mallawan station and any future halt will be decided based on operational needs. Responding to a question, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Mallawan station is presently served by four train services that offers connectivity to Kanpur, Unnao and []

IIT Kanpur's Bright Minds Scholarship: Candidates to get Rs 300000; check eligibility, steps toapply here

For many engineering students in the country, enrolling in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a highly desired aim. Around the clock, they work hard to achieve their long-standing goal of getting admission into the IIT.

Concretisation may amplify heat island phenomenon in Mumbai, says IIT-K dean

Mumbai's extensive concretisation drive could exacerbate environmental issues, according to IIT-Kanpur's Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi. He warns that concrete surfaces amplify the urban heat island effect, trapping heat and leading to higher temperatures. This increased heat will likely drive greater air conditioning use, worsening climate change impacts on residents.

HSBC INDIA Expands its Presence in Gujarat with a New Branch in Vadodara

HSBC India on Saturday unveiled its new branch in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion across the country. This launch signifies the banks 27th branch in India and its second in Gujarat, following Reserve Bank of Indias approval earlier this year to open 20 new bank branches in key cities. Chef Ranveer Brar, Her Highness Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda & Sandeep Batra, Head, International Wealth & Premier Banking, HSBC India, at the branch inauguration Vadodara, known for its rapid economic growth and industrial prowess, is emerging as a significant hub for wealth creation. The city is home to a burgeoning population of affluent, High Net Worth (HNW), Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW), and non-resident clients in one of Indias rapidly growing wealth and industrial hubs. HSBCs new branch is strategically positioned to meet the financial and wealth needs of this customer segment. The expansion reinforces HSBCs focus on the wealth opportunity in India, where it is the leading international bank offering a full spectrum of solutions and services to clients across International Wealth and Premier Banking, and Corporate and Institutional Banking. Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Batra, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC India , said, As entrepreneurial spirit and innovation continue to drive economic growth and personal wealth, affluent customers are increasingly adopting a global outlook. They are seeking a trusted partner who is able to consistently serve them across jurisdictions. Our new branch in Vadodara reflects our commitment to being closer to our customers and delivering world-class banking solutions tailored to their unique needs. As the leading international bank in India, we remain focused on enabling our clients to unlock opportunities and achieve their aspirations, both in India and internationally . With this addition, HSBC now has a network of 27 branches across 15 cities in India. HSBC has maintained a strong presence in India for over 170 years, supporting customers in their financial journeys both locally and globally. Further HSBC India will open branches in Amritsar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Faridabad, Indore, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Patna, Rajkot, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram and Vishakhapatnam. About HSBC India HSBC India offers a full range of banking and financial services through 27 branches across 15 cities. HSBC is one of India's leading financial services groups, with around 44,000 employees in its banking, investment banking and capital markets, asset management, insurance, software development and global resourcing operations in the country. It is a leading custodian in India. The Bank is at the forefront in arranging deals for Indian companies investing overseas and foreign investments into the country. About HSBC Holdings plc HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 60 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,099bn at 30 September 2024, HSBC is one of the worlds largest banking and financial services organisations.

IIT-Kanpur sets new record 672 job offers on Day 1 of placements

IIT Kanpur's 2025-26 placement season kicked off with a historic first day, securing 672 job offers, a 16% surge from last year. This impressive tally, including a 20% rise in student placements and a 27% jump in Pre-Placement Offers, highlights the institute's strong industry appeal. Top global and domestic companies participated, with over 250 expressing interest.

Get Bullet Bike or Rs 2 Lakh: Kanpur Bride Thrown Out A Day After Wedding Over Dowry Demand

A Kanpur bride was kicked out of her in-laws home just a day after her wedding over a dowry demand for a Bullet bike or Rs 2 lakh. Jewellery seized, gifts taken, and a case filed against the grooms family. Read full details.

'Get Bike Or Rs 2 Lakh': Man Kicks Wife Out After Wedding In Dowry Shocker

A newly wed woman was thrown out of her husband's home in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur after she refused to ask her parents for a motorbike or Rs 2 lakh in dowry.

She travelled 200 km daily for job so she could be with her ailing mother; 22-year-old UP techies grit has shocked the internet

A 22-year-old tech professional commuted 200 km daily from Kanpur to Lucknow for five months to be near her ailing mother. Despite the grueling journey, she managed her work, family responsibilities, and content creation. She has since relocated to Lucknow, finding a better work-life balance and continuing her passion projects.

UP: District topper commits suicide hours before class 12 pre-board exam

Kanpur: A 17-year-old student who had topped his district in the 2023 class 10 board examinations allegedly committed suicide, just hours before he was to appear for his class 12 physics pre-board exam, police said. The death of Raunak Pathak, a resident of Saket Nagar here and a student of Brij Kishori Devi Memorial Inter 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 .

UP District Topper Dies By Suicide Hours Before Pre-Board Exam, Body Found Near Railway Yard

A 17-year-old district topper from Kanpur allegedly died by suicide just hours before his Class 12 physics pre-board exam. His body was recovered from near a railway yard.

I&B Secy urges media & entertainment industry to embrace AI, citing its huge impact

MUMBAI, Dec 1: The impact of AI is going to be huge on the media and entertainment sector, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Monday and urged the industry to embrace the technology and make the best use of it. Jaju also said that multiple rounds of proof-of-concept studies are being done at IIT Kanpur for the ambitious direct-to-mobile broadcasting project and many of these are going through a process of stakeholder consultations. The impact of AI is [] The post I&B Secy urges media & entertainment industry to embrace AI, citing its huge impact appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Rajnath Singh reviews cutting edge defence innovations at DMSRDE

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed cutting-edge indigenous military products at Kanpur's DMSRDE, highlighting the city's growing role in defense manufacturing. He witnessed live demonstrations of next-generation materials and equipment designed to enhance army capabilities and battlefield protection, interacting with scientists and researchers. The visit signals strong support for Kanpur's defense innovation hub.

Sriprakash Jaiswal, former Union minister, veteran Congress leader dies at 81

KANPUR/ NEW DELHI: Former Union minister and veteran Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur on Friday following a cardiac arrest. He was 81. Jaiswal was first taken to a local nursing home in Kidwai Nagar on Friday evening after his condition worsened. He was later shifted to the Cardiology Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Born in 1944 in Kanpur to Ganga Prasad Jaiswal and Chandrakali Devi, Jaiswal remained closely connected to his hometown throughout his life. A student of BNSD Inter College, he entered public service early and was elected Mayor of Kanpur in 1989, senior party leader Har Prakash Agnihotri said. Jaiswal married Maya Rani Jaiswal in 1967 and is survived by two sons, one daughter and two grandchildren. His family was with him during his final hours. Before entering the Union Cabinet, he served as president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee from 2000 to 2002. Jaiswal held significant portfolios in the UPA government led by Manmohan Singh. He served as minister of state for home affairs from 2004 to 2009 and later held the coal ministry from January 2011 to May 2014. In 1999, he was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from the Kanpur constituency and retained the seat in 2004 and 2009, becoming a three-term MP and one of the most influential Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Congress city president Pawan Gupta said. In 2009, following attacks on Indian students in Australia, Jaiswal travelled to Melbourne to review the situation first hand. His visits to hospitals, temples and public transport systems helped bring international attention to the issue. Condoling his death, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Jaiswal was a true and loyal Congressman who worked diligently for the development and welfare of Kanpur. His departure is a big loss for the Congress party, he said in a post on X. Even after his defeat in the 2014 elections, Jaiswal remained active in Kanpurs political and social life.

Former Union minister Sriprakash Jaiswal dies at 81

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Sriprakash Jaiswal passed away in Kanpur. He was 81 years old. Jaiswal served as Minister of State for Home Affairs and Coal Minister in the UPA government. He was also a three-term Member of Parliament from Kanpur. His political career spanned over three decades, significantly shaping the region's landscape.

Indian Army Partners with IIT Kanpur To Boost Cyber Resilience Amid Rising Digital Threats

The Indian Army's Central Command has partnered with IIT Kanpur to provide specialised cybersecurity training to military units through a new three-month programme.

PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend conference of top cops in Raipur; to discuss counter-terrorism, women's safety

RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of police on 29-30 November at the Indian Institute of Management, Nava Raipur. The three-day conference, scheduled to commence from November 28 (Friday) aims to review the progress achieved in addressing key policing challenges so far and to outline a forward-looking roadmap for building a Surakshit Bharat in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. Held under the overarching theme Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions, the conference will host detailed deliberations on key security issues such as left-wing extremism, counter terrorism, disaster management, womens safety, and the use of forensic science and artificial intelligence in policing. The PM will also confer the Presidents Police Medals for Distinguished Service. According to the senior officials, the M1 and M11 sections of the newly constructed Speaker House in Naya Raipur have been designated as the vital nerve centre, serving as the stay for the PM Modi and union home minister Amit Shah. The conference will be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Ministers of State (Home Affairs), DGPs of States/UTs and Heads of Central Police Organisations. The conference will be a vital interactive platform for senior police officials and security administrators from across the country to engage in open and meaningful exchanges on a wide range of national security issues. It also facilitates the discussion of operational, infrastructural, and welfare-related challenges faced by the Police forces, along with the formulation and sharing of professional practices in addressing crime, maintaining law and order, and responding to internal security threats. PM Modi has consistently taken a keen interest in such annual conferences, encouraging candid discussions and fostering an environment where fresh ideas on policing can emerge. Business sessions, break-out interactions and thematic dining table discussions offer participants an opportunity to share their perspectives directly with the Prime Minister on critical internal security and policy matters. Since 2014, the format of the DGP/IG Conference has undergone continuous upgradation under the PMs guidance, including hosting it at diverse locations across the country. The conference has so far been held in Guwahati (Assam), Rann of Kutch (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Tekanpur (Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh), Statue of Unity (Kevadiya, Gujarat), Pune (Maharashtra), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), New Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Bhubaneswar (Odisha). Continuing this tradition, the 60th Conference is being organized this year in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles could make plastics easier to process, finds IIT study

Researchers from IIT Bombay, Madras, and Kanpur have found that adding tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles to polymers like polystyrene can reduce viscosity, making plastics easier and less energy-intensive to process

Delhi blast UPDATE: Kashmiri PhD student from IIT Kanpur goes MISSING, probe underway as links with Dr Shahen, Dr Parvez Ansari found...

A PHD student from IIT Kanpur, has come under probe agencies scanner in Delhi blast case, after links between him and Dr. Shaheen and Dr. Parvez Ansari were discovered. He has been missing from past 15 days, which led probe agencies to reach IIT Kanpur campus to collect information.

Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Starbucks Announce a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP) to Strengthen the Coffee Value Chain from Bean to Cup

Established under a strategic collaboration between Starbucks Coffee Company & Tata Starbucks, the FSP aims to empower 10,000 Indian coffee farmers by 2030 Starbucks will open its 500th coffeehouse in India this week in Delhi NCR a Starbucks Reserve location offering a premium and immersive coffee experience Reaffirming its long-term commitment to India, and its plans to deepen its coffee leadership in the market, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the establishment of a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP). In collaboration with Tata Starbucks Private Limited, the FSP will connect local agronomists and farmers to global farming best practices through open-source agronomy. Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Starbucks re-affirm coffee leadership and announce a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP) to strengthen the coffee value chain from Bean to Cup Strengthening Indias coffee value chain from bean to cup Starbucks Coffee Trading Company, SARL (SCTC), Starbucks global procurement and trading subsidiary, will collaborate closely with Tata Starbucks to empower 10,000 farmers by 2030. The FSP based in Karnataka will combine Tata Starbucks deep local knowledge, Indias coffee-growing heritage, and decades of Starbucks global agronomy expertise. It will support farmers from Indias key coffee growing states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to strengthen connections with Starbucks global network, drive innovation, and share best practices in farming and sustainability to ensure a sustainable future for India coffee. The FSP will set up technical model farms in partnership with farmers in India, incorporating global learnings, to embed best practices in coffee agronomy and test sustainable solutions. The FSP in India will serve as a hub for testing new varietals, provide knowledge on innovative farming techniques aligned to Indian practices and conditions, and share insights about other agroforestry initiatives to improve coffee quality, productivity and climate resiliency. The goal is to build upon traditional methods to help farmers improve both the quality of their crops and their profitability. The FSP will work closely with existing centers of excellence within the Starbucks global network. This includes partnering with Farmer Support Centers (FSC) in coffee-growing regions around the world, where agronomists collaborate directly with farmers on research, and learning from existing model farms within Starbucks supply chain. This network includes FSCs in the APAC region in North Sumatra, Indonesia and Yunnan, China and Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica, Starbucks first company-operated coffee farm and headquarters to the Starbucks Costa Rica Farmer Support Center and Starbucks Global Research and Development team. Through the FSP, Indian farmers will also benefit from Starbucks 2026 global digital training tools, which will offer detailed online modules on agronomy, coffee quality, and C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) practices to foster ethical sourcing and ultimately enhance productivity and sustainability. It will also educate farmers about Regen-Ag (regenerative agriculture) practices and methods to reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints, and contribute to agroforestry and social development initiatives. The FSP will develop projects across the key Starbucks commitments of unlocking coffee productivity, increasing farm profitability and building climate resiliency over the next 5 years. To build capability and strengthen Indias entire coffee value chain, Tata Starbucks will also donate one million high-yield variety Arabica seedlings to farmers over the next five years. During his visit to India this week, Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks said, India is one of our fastest-growing markets. Were partnering with Tata to shape the future of coffee in India, including supporting farmers, empowering communities, and delivering the highest quality offerings to our customers. Its a long-term commitment to build a stronger, more sustainable coffee ecosystem that benefits everyone, from bean to cup . Sunil D'Souza, Managing Director & CEO at Tata Consumer Products said, Through the past decade, together, Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks, have helped shape Indias thriving coffee culture and industry. With this new initiative, we are pleased to pair Starbucks global agronomy expertise with Tatas footprint in India to drive tangible impact and pave the way for the future of responsible coffee farming in India . Re-affirming Starbucks coffee leadership through differentiated and elevated experiences Since its inception in 2012 as a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Consumer Products, Tata Starbucks has been dedicated to delivering the unique Starbucks Experience to customers in India. This has set the stage for Indias ever evolving and dynamic coffee culture. This week, Tata Starbucks will celebrate the opening of its 500th coffeehouse in India, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the market. As one of Starbucks fastest-growing international markets, India remains central to the companys plans for strategic and sustainable expansion, with continued focus on job creation and meaningful development opportunities for its partners (employees). The 500th coffeehouse will be the second location to offer a Starbucks Reserve coffee experience in Delhi NCR, engaging coffee enthusiasts with an immersive experience that showcases Starbucks coffee craft, heritage, and storytelling. The coffeehouse and its Starbucks Reserve experience underscore Tata Starbucks commitment to elevating Indias coffee craftsmanship through elevated store design, handcrafted beverages, and locally inspired innovations. As part of the global strategy to make Starbucks a welcoming coffeehouse where people gather to enjoy the finest coffee handcrafted by skilled baristas, Tata Starbucks will continue to focus on creating a differentiated and elevated coffee forward experience in India. It invites customers to experience the full flavor profile it offers - serving the worlds finest coffee and elevated offerings in a welcoming coffeehouse environment that has made it a beloved part of Indias coffee landscape. Sushant Dash, chief executive officer of Tata Starbucks said, As the largest specialty coffee player in India, we are proud to bring the Farmer Support Partnership in collaboration with SCTC, a meaningful step toward strengthening Indias coffee-growing community and securing the future of high-quality Arabica. Our commitment to India extends beyond growth, to investing in farmers, partners (employees) and customers to continue building a vibrant coffee culture. We will continue to serve the finest Arabica coffee from India and around the world, brought to life through the warm, welcoming third place experience that defines Starbucks . About Starbucks Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com . About Tata Starbucks Private Limited Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Limited and currently operates more than 497 stores in India across 81 cities, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Alibaug, Amritsar, Anand, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Goa, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior Haridwar, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lonavala, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Meerut, Mumbai, Mussoorie, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Noida, Pathankot, Patiala, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Siliguri, Sonipat, Surat, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vapi, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Varanasi and Vizag are cities in India. through a network of over 4,437 passionate partners (employees). Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee - A TATA Alliance.

Stray Dog Found Roaming With Newborn's Body In Kanpur; Hands, Arms Missing

Investigation revealed that, based on the umbilical cord, it appears that the baby was born 24 to 36 hours ago.

Student asks Sanjay Malhotra how to become RBI Governor he responds with Steve Jobs reference, says karma and...

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, when asked by a student how to become central bank governor, advised focusing on hard work and passion, stating that future career paths connect in retrospect. He emphasised doing one's 'karma' without fixating on results, a philosophy he shared at his alma mater, IIT Kanpur.

'He Grabbed Me And Started Kissing': Kanpur Woman Who Bit Man's Tongue Alleges Assault

Meanwhile, doctors treating the accused have indicated that the tongue injury is severe and permanent.

Kanpur SHOCKER! Stalker Tried to Kiss Her; She Bit Off His Tongue

A Kanpur girl bit off half of a stalkers tongue after he forcibly tried to kiss her. The accused is hospitalised; police to arrest him once stable.

Married Man In Kanpur Tries To Forcefully Kiss Ex-Girlfriend. He Is Now In Hospital

The man in past had attempted to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend, but she refused to speak to him or meet him.

Art of Living Wins Top National Awards for Reviving Rivers and Strengthening Water Security

Founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living has been nationally recognised for its large scale environmental leadership with two prestigious honours at the 6th National Water Awards and the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards 1.0 presented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Receiving the Best NGO for Water Conservation title along with a national recognition under the Best Civil Society category, the organisation continues to shape Indias water security and ecological resilience with impactful, community driven action. Shri Prasana Prabhu and Shri Br. Pragyachaitanya receiving the Best Civil Society Award from Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil The award was received by Shri Prasana Prabhu, Chairman of Art of Livings Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust (AOL-SSIAST) and the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (AOL-SSRDP), along with Shri Br Pragyachaitanya , Chairman of Art of Livings Vyakti Vikas Kendra. The Art of Living proudly receives the Best NGO Award for Water Conservation The ceremony was graced by the Honble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, underscoring the national importance of water sustainability. She was joined by Shri C. R. Patil, Union Jal Shakti Minister, Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Ministers of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Water Resources and Ganga Rejuvenation. During the ceremony, President Smt Droupadi Murmu noted that climate change is disrupting the water cycle and stressed that government and citizens must work together with steady commitment toward water availability and water security. She highlighted that along with water treatment and recirculation, several industrial units have already achieved zero pollutant discharge. Reinforcing the spirit of national collaboration, Shri C. R. Patil praised the efforts of organisations contributing to Jal Sanchay and Janbhagidari . In this movement, The Art of Living has emerged as a key contributor by reviving 75+ rivers and creating more than 1,05,000 recharge structures that conserve over 174 billion litres of water. This work has improved water access for 3.45 crore people across 20,000 villages, strengthening community resilience. Aligned with the national call for shared responsibility, AOL SSRDP is driving a measurable impact on the ground. The organisation has been reducing water pollution by treating contaminated water, promoting the recirculation of processed water, and preventing further discharge of pollutants into rivers and water bodies. Through its JalShuddhi initiative, it has restored 152 polluted water bodies, strengthening groundwater recharge and urban water resilience. This includes the revival of 102 temple ponds in Chennai, 11 drains in Agra, 24 drains in Pune, and the Barapulla drain in Delhi NCR, creating clear evidence of sustained ecological healing driven by community participation and scientific intervention. Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, said that the Namami Gange Mission has become a national model for pollution control and river basin rejuvenation. In this direction, AOL-SSIAST is promoting Natural Farming in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur and Raebareli, ensuring cleaner recharge into the Ganga. Under the Namami Gange Project, more than 4,500 farmers have been trained and about 3,500 hectares converted to chemical free cultivation along the river. This shift is reducing chemical runoff and strengthening water conservation in the basin. Till now AOL-SSIAST has trained 3 million farmers across 24 states and facilitated the planting of 100 million trees in 36 countries. On receiving the award, Chairman (AOL-SSIAST & AOL-SSRDP)Shri Prasana Prabhu said, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to the Honble President of India, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and every volunteer and partner supporting this mission. This recognition strengthens our resolve to advance water conservation and pollution mitigation. About The Art of Living 800 million lives impacted in 180 countries 75+ rivers and tributaries revived 3 million farmers trained in Natural Farming across 24 states 100 million trees planted in 36 countries and 26 states 8,00,000+ lives transformed, with the Prison Program active in 65 countries 4,75,000+ youth trained in livelihood skills across 500 districts 1,327 free schools educating 1,00,000+ children in 2,032 villages Support the Mission ssrdp.artofliving.org/donate-ssrdp Join Us in Making a Difference AOL-SSIAST AOL-SSRDP ssiast.artofliving.org ssrdp.artofliving.org x.com/ssiast x.com/srisrirdp www.facebook.com/ssiast.artofliving www.facebook.com/SriSriRDP instagram.com/ssiast_artofliving www.instagram.com/srisrirdp www.youtube.com/@SSIAST www.youtube.com/@srisriRDP

Woman arrested for honey-trapping govt officials in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP): A woman was arrested here on Tuesday for allegedly honey-trapping government officials and extorting money after marrying them, police said. The accused, Divyanshi (38), was arrested after her husband, Aditya Kumar Lovach, a Sub-Inspector posted in Gwaltoli police station here, filed a complaint accusing her of harassment, cheating and extortion, Deputy Commissioner of 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 .

Digital Arrest Scam: Threatened With Red Fort Blast Arrest, Kanpur Woman Loses Rs 6.66 Lakh

The victim received multiple calls between November 9-11, in which the fraudsters claimed her mobile number was linked to terrorist activities related to the Delhi blasts

Kanpur medical college removes name of doctor allegedly involved in Faridabad terror case from department board

KANPUR: The Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College here has removed Dr Shaheen Sayeed's name from its pharmacology department board after her name emerged during the ongoing Delhi blast investigation, a senior official said on Saturday. The Indian Medical Association's Uttar Pradesh chapter has also begun the process to revoke the lifetime membership of Dr Sayeed. The official, requesting anonymity, said the college decided to remove her from the board as a precautionary measure following inputs by the Delhi Police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). It acted promptly to prevent any misidentification or reputational impact, the official added. Dr Sayeed headed the department from September 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013 and was succeeded by Dr Pooja Agarwal on January 1, 2014, another official confirmed. Teams of the ATS and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the GSVM campus on Friday and again on Saturday, inspecting the pharmacology department and seeking details about Dr Sayeed and individuals who may have remained in contact, officials said. Investigators also reviewed selected departmental documents, they said. IMA's Kanpur secretary, Dr Shalini Mohan, told PTI that the branch met on Friday and unanimously recommended expulsion, adding, A formal letter was sent on November 13, urging permanent cancellation of her membership. She said the final decision lies with the central body of IMA. I have no confirmed information yet on whether they(the central body) have terminated her membership, she added. Dr Sayeed's alleged role amounted to anti-national and terror-related conduct, Mohan said. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing 13 people and injuring several others. According to Delhi Police, the blast is now being probed by the NIA as a terror attack.

Kanpur medical college removes Dr Shaheen's name from departmental board

Kanpur's Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College has removed Dr Shaheen Saeed's name from its pharmacology departmental board. This action follows her name emerging during the ongoing Delhi blast investigation. The college took this precautionary step to prevent any misidentification or reputational impact. Teams from ATS and NIA visited the campus to gather details.

'No Change In Behaviour After Blast': Arrested Kanpur Doctor's Flatmate

Dr Abhishek, flatmate of Dr Arif, who has been called in for questioning in connection with the Delhi blast case, on Thursday revealed that there was no change in the doctor's behaviour after the blast occurred.

IIT Kanpur, IIM Calcutta, IIT Madras Launch Industry Leadership Programme

The one-year, full-time residential programme is designed for experienced engineers and professionals in manufacturing and allied sectors.

Red Fort blast: Two more doctors picked up in UP by probe agencies, taken to Delhi for questioning

LUCKNOW: Intensifying its crackdown on a suspected terror network across Uttar Pradesh, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the state police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) detained Dr Mohammad Arif, 32, in Kanpur. Dr Arif is a senior resident doctor in the cardiology department of the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, a government institution. The special cell of the Delhi police also detained Dr Farooq, an assistant professor at the GS Medical College in the state's Hapur district, for questioning. So far, the probe agencies have arrested or detained five doctors from UP -- Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, Dr Parvez Ansari, Dr Farooq and Dr Mohammad Arif -- in connection with the Red Fort blast in Delhi. Dr Arif was picked up from his rented flat in Kanpurs Ashok Nagar area by the investigating agencies late on Wednesday night. A native of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Arif joined GSVM Medical College in August. He is being questioned over his alleged links with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-backed Faridabad terror module suspected of involvement in the Red Fort blast that claimed 12 lives. Acting on intelligence inputs, the ATS raided the premises and detained him for questioning. His personal electronic devices and communication records have also been seized for forensic analysis to determine his possible role in the wider terror network. His landlord was also questioned and his rent agreement and other related documents were checked, said an officer aware of the development. The head of the cardiology department of GSVM Medical College, Dr Umeshwar Pandey, confirmed that the ATS had taken Dr Arif for questioning. Pandey said that after completing his MBBS and MD, Dr Arif had joined the institute as a first-year resident doctor. Due to a shortage of hostel facilities for first-year residents, he was living outside the campus, he added. Delhi blast: Cops seal area around car linked to terror module in Faridabad; man who parked it held Dr Arif studied medicine at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, another officer said. He is a qualified interventional cardiologist and had been undergoing advanced training in interventional cardiology at GSVM Medical College for the past four months as part of the NEET-SS 2024 batch, he added. According to officials, Dr Arif was taken to Delhi for questioning. Preliminary enquiries showed that he had been in touch with Dr Shaheen Saeed and her brother Dr Parvez Ansari, both under investigation for alleged involvement in the same network. Dr Shaheen, 43, once a lecturer at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, was arrested in Faridabad for her alleged role in the terror module stretching from Kashmir to Delhi. Meanwhile, Dr Farooq, who was picked up by the probe agencies from Hapur, is a gynaecologist and an assistant professor in the Obstetrics Department at GS Medical College. He is a native of Jammu and Kashmir and had been living in the college hostel for about a year. Dr Manoj Sisodia, Director of GS Medical College, Hapur, confirmed that police officers visited the college, questioned Dr Farooq, and then took him into custody. Dr Farooqs name surfaced during the interrogation of Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie, the key suspect in the terror module, arrested from Faridabad with a large haul of explosives, said officials. Both Dr Farooq and Dr Muzammil completed their MBBS and MD degrees from Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The investigating agencies picked up Dr Farooq suspecting his role in the supply of explosives and networking for the terror plot. He has also been taken to Delhi for further questioning. Delhi blast: Suspects pooled in over Rs 26 lakh to buy materials for bomb-making

Delhi blast: Kanpur cardiology student held by Uttar Pradesh ATS over suspected links with arrested woman doctor

Dr. Mohammad Arif, a first-year DM (Cardiology) student at the State-run Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, was taken into custody from an undisclosed location, a senior official told PTI

Delhi Blast: Kanpur med student held for suspected ties to lady doctor

Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a medical student from Kanpur in connection with the ongoing investigation into the recent Delhi blast, officials said on Thursday. The doctor, identified as Dr Mohammad Arif, 32, a first-year DM (Cardiology) student at the state-run Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, was taken into 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 .

Delhi Blast Probe: UP ATS Detains Kashmiri Medical Student from Kanpur

KANPUR, Nov 13: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a medical student from Kanpur in connection with the ongoing investigation into the recent Delhi blast, officials said on Thursday. The detainee, Dr. Mohammad Arif (32), a first-year MD (Cardiology) student at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, was picked up from an [] The post Delhi Blast Probe: UP ATS Detains Kashmiri Medical Student from Kanpur appeared first on Northlines .

Kanpur medical student called in for questioning in Delhi blast case

In Kanpur, authorities have apprehended medical student Mohammad Arif, who is reportedly connected to Dr. Shaheen Saeed, a suspect in the Delhi blasts. As part of a thorough investigation into a potential terrorist plot, security forces are unraveling the details from diaries that hint at drastic plans for future attacks.

Kanpur Doctor Detained Over Suspected Links With Shaheen Saeed, Arrested In Terror Module

The UP ATS has detained a Kanpur-based doctor for questioning over suspected links with Dr Shaheen Saeed, who was arrested in the Delhi Red Fort blast that killed 12 people.

Who is Mohammad Arif? Kanpur medical student detained after alleged links to arrested woman doctor Shaheen Shahid in Delhi car blast

Days after Lucknow-based woman doctor, Dr Shaheen Shahid was arrested for having alleged links to Dr Muzzamil, major suspect in Delhi blast, another doctor has been detained.

Her idea of settling abroad led to our divorce: Docs ex-husband

LUCKNOW: Serving as a lecturer at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College in Kanpur, Dr Shaheen Shahid, who has been arrested in connection with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module busted in Faridabad, got married to Dr Zafar Hayat in 2003. Her marriage with Dr Hayat, currently working as an ophthalmologist at KMP hospital in Kanpur, lasted only for seven years and both, with two kids, divorced each other in 2012. Now with Dr Shaheen in police net, Dr Hayat recalled how she had started mounting pressure on him to settle abroad and that was the reason for their divorce. He said Dr Shaheen wanted the family, including two children, to settle either in Australia or Europe before getting divorce from him in 2012. I have nothing to do with her, no links since 2012. I do not share any relation with her. We have two children and they stay with me. We had an arranged marriage. I havent been in touch with her ever since we separated, Dr Hayat said while interacting with media persons on Wednesday. Asked if Dr Shaheen was a religious person, Dr Hayat denied, claiming that she was never very particular about religion. Rather she was a liberal. She wanted us to settle in Australia or Europe. After that, we separated, he added. We had differences over going to Australia. My children do not talk to her. She was a professor of pulmonology, dealing with ailments related to respiratory system. In 2006 she completed her degree, said Dr Hayat. Who is Dr Shaheen Shahid? Lucknow doctor arrested over alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed Police sources said probe agencies were tracing any of the old contacts of Shaheen in Kanpur. Shaheen was also associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad and closely linked to Dr Muzammil, a Kashmiri doctor who was also arrested over the haul of 2,900 kg of explosives and inflammable materials from his rented rooms in Faridabad. On Tuesday, Shaheens father Syed Ahmad Ansari said that it was difficult for him to believe that she could be involved in any such activity. I cannot believe that my daughter was involved in such activities, he said. Teams from the NIA and ATS also visited the house of Dr Shaheens father in Lucknow on Tuesday following her arrest in the Faridabad terror module case. Cant believe: Father On Tuesday, Shaheens father Syed Ahmad Ansari said that it was difficult for him to believe that she could be involved in any such activity. I cannot believe that my daughter was involved in such activities, he said. Teams from the NIA and ATS also visited the house of Dr Shaheens father in Lucknow following her arrest in the Faridabad terror module case.

'Simply Can't Believe It': Family Of Red Fort Blast Accused Woman Doctor In Shock

The accused, identified as Dr Shaheen Saeed, previously lived and worked in Kanpur after marriage and is now facing allegations of links with a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module

Got Divorced As She Wanted To Go Abroad: Ex-Husband Of Arrested Doctor Linked To Terror Module

Dr Hayat said that neither did he know about Shaheen's whereabouts after she left Kanpur, nor about where she was or what she was doing

Who is Dr Shaheen Shahid? Lucknow doctor arrested over alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed

LUCKNOW: Dr Shaheen Shahid, a 46-year-old doctor from Lucknow, based in Faridabad, has been arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police in coordination with central intelligence agencies for her alleged links to a terror module connected to the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Her residence is in the Khandari Bazaar area under Kaiserbagh police station in the state capital. Dr Parvez Ansari, arrested by the UP ATS on Tuesday after raids at his residence in Madiyaon, another locality in Lucknow, is Dr Shaheens younger brother. Dr Shaheens arrest in Faridabad on Monday followed the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and live cartridges from a car registered in her name, reportedly being used by Dr Muzammil, who is also under investigation. According to UP ATS officials, Dr Shaheen was born in 1979 and raised in Lucknow. She was academically brilliant, topping both Class X and Class XII at a Government Girls College in Lucknow. She later pursued an MBBS and MD from a government medical college in Prayagraj before joining Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, Kanpur, in 2006, where she worked as a faculty member until 2013. Dr Shaheen joined the Department of Pharmacology at GSVM Medical College as an Assistant Professor in 2006. She was transferred to Kannauj Medical College for six months in 2009 but returned to Kanpur in 2010. Records show she stopped reporting for duty in 2013 without any official leave or notice, despite repeated attempts by the college administration and colleagues to contact her. Her services were officially terminated in 2021. Her first husband, Dr Jafar Saeed, is an ophthalmologist. Following their divorce in 2015, she reportedly developed a relationship with Dr Muzammil, who is now a prime suspect in a broader investigation into suspected terror funding and ideological indoctrination networks. Dr Shaheen later became associated with Al-Falah University in Haryana, where she is believed to have met Dr Muzammil. Her father, Syed Ahmad Ansari, who lives in Lucknow with his eldest son Shoaib, said he was unaware of his daughters alleged involvement in such activities. I cannot believe that my daughter was involved in these activities, he said, adding that he had not met Shaheen or Parvez in the past one and a half years. Dr Ansari stated that all his children pursued medical studies. My eldest son, Shoaib, lives here with me. The second, Shaheen, was arrested yesterday. My younger son, Dr Parvez Ansari, whose house was raided this morning, left the city long ago, he added.

Road quality non-negotiable, officers and contractors to be held accountable: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari discussed Indias recent infrastructure developments with TNIE , citing a 60% expansion of the national highway network to over 1.46 lakh km. He outlined ongoing projects worth Rs 12.20 lakh crore, major highway corridors, city ring roads, reforms in land acquisition and environmental clearances, measures to ensure road maintenance accountability, the rollout of GPS-based toll collection, and Bihars progress relative to other states. Excerpts Q) The country has seen a massive expansion of its national highway network in recent years. What is the current status of this growth? Indias national highway network has surged from 91,287 km in 2014 to over 1.46 lakh km today, a 60% increase. Currently, 48,536 km of projects worth Rs 12.20 lakh crore are underway, with completed schemes totaling Rs 16 lakh crore and upcoming projects at Rs 15 lakh crore. Sixteen major highway corridors, including the Arunachal Frontier Highway (Rs 30,000 crore) and ShillongSilchar Greenfield Highway (Rs 23,000 crore), have been sanctioned to boost regional connectivity. Ring roads in cities like Ayodhya, Kanpur, and Guwahati aim to ease congestion. In 11 years, 1.06 lakh km of highways have been constructed, with the ministrys budget rising ninefold to Rs 2.87 lakh crore. Q) Some projects still face delays in projects caused by land acquisition and environmental clearance issues? Land acquisition falls under state governments, while environmental clearances involve multiple departments, making coordination key. Reducing delays is a test of effective leadership. We prioritise sustainable planning, ensuring timely land acquisition and fast-track approvals for forest, wildlife, and environmental clearances. At least 90% of land and clearance requirements must now be completed before project awards.Regular meetings with state officials and the PM Gati Shakti initiative have streamlined inter-ministerial coordination. Digital portals, Bhoomi Amount Digital Portal for land and Parivesh for environmental approvals simplify processes, accelerating project delivery and enhancing efficiency nationwide. Q) India has seen record construction of highways in recent years but their maintenance still seems to be a challenge. For each fault, we (the Central Government) are held responsible. About 80 percent of complaints on social media are not under our jurisdiction or do not pertain to national highways (NHs). Our roads are of good quality; however, there have been some problems. We are continuously improving the technology and will definitely address these issues. Regarding accountability, we are serious about ensuring that officers and contractors are responsible if roads are not maintained properly. There should be no compromise with quality, and we are committed to fixing lapses wherever they occur to maintain high standards. Q) How long will it take to implement the GPS based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system? It has already started at some locations and will be introduced at 4 to 6 places from November 15. We will move further gradually, expanding the initiative step by step while monitoring progress and ensuring smooth implementation at each stage. Q) With Bihar heading into elections, how does the state compare to others in development across key sectors like water, power, transport, and roads? Bihar needs accelerated development compared to other states. Water, power, transport and roads are the basic requirements for progress. The developmental work undertaken by our government, in the last 10-11 years, has transformed the face of Bihar. Business and industries are growing steadily in Bihar. The young people of Bihar see their future in development and employment. They do not bother about Jaat (Caste), Pant (Community), Dharma (Religion) and Bhasha (Language). They aspire to excel in education, seek better job opportunities, and want to actively contribute to the nations growth. I think that the state has sufficient electricity supply. Irrigation has significantly improved. The road infrastructure has also got better. Earlier, the Ganga had just two bridges, now we have 13. In the highway sector; projects worth Rs five lakh crores are going on. Projects having a cost of Rs 2.5 lakh crores either have been completed or on the verge of completion. Some will start soon. We are building big highways; Varanasi-Kolkata highways cost of Rs 40,000 crores and Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway is worth Rs 50,000 crores. All these highways will change the landscape of Bihar. With a strong and vast network of highways and robust power sector, the industry will reach the state naturally and will ensure Bihar's comprehensive development. Q) Staying on with politics, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently held a press conference in which he alleged Vote Chori In Haryana elections. He along with other opposition parties has been questioning Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which started in Bihar. How do you see this issue? Rahul Gandhi speaks for himself. Even his party people don't take him seriously. There is no need to respond to his baseless comments.

Bike stunt by 4 youths kills Kanpur woman

UP Woman Dies After Being Hit By Speeding Bike, Dragged For 50 Metres

One woman died and another sustained serious injuries when their scooter was run over by a group of men racing their bikes at Kanpur's Ganga barrage.

Respond with Love, Not Hatred: Jamiat Chief Urges Calm Amid Kanpur Slogan Row

Kanpur: Amid the ongoing controversy over I Love Muhammad signboards displayed during Milad-un-Nabi in Kanpur, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (Arshad faction), has urged Muslims to embody the Prophets teachings through patience, dignity, and compassion. Addressing the Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwwat Conference on October 16, Maulana Madani stressed that true devotion lies in moral [] The post Respond with Love, Not Hatred: Jamiat Chief Urges Calm Amid Kanpur Slogan Row first appeared on .

Galgotias University Hosts IEEE Computer Society Climate & Sustainability Symposium 2025

Galgotias University had proudly hosted the IEEE Computer Society Climate & Sustainability Symposium 2025, bringing together a distinguished international delegation of global leaders and innovators committed to advancing technology for a sustainable future. Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, with IEEE Computer Society delegates Grace A. Lewis, Andrew Seely and Eric Berkowitz at the IEEE Sustainability Symposium 2025 The symposium provided a collaborative platform to explore the intersection of technology, climate action, and sustainability, highlighting the role of innovation and research in addressing pressing global environmental challenges. The event was graced by esteemed guests, Grace Lewis, 2026 IEEE Computer Society President; Andrew Seely, Vice President, IEEE CS MGA Board; Eric Berkowitz, Director of Membership, IEEE CS; Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar, Professor, Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Nikky Kumar Jha, Founder, Saptkrishi; and Biswarup Ray, Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant, ZS. Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University , said, At Galgotias University, we believe that education and innovation must work together to create real-world impact. Hosting this global symposium reflects our mission to inspire young minds to use technology responsibly for a sustainable planet . The insightful discussions on technology, innovation, and environmental sustainability inspired students and faculty alike, reinforcing Galgotias Universitys commitment to driving global conversations on responsible innovation. The symposium underscored the universitys vision to align academic excellence with global sustainability goals, empowering young minds to leverage technology as a catalyst for positive change. About Galgotias University Galgotias University Among the Worlds Leading Universities in QS and THE Rankings. Galgotias University proudly ascends in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds, securing a coveted position in the 12011400 global band. Ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universitiespublic and private combinedthis achievement marks a powerful endorsement of Galgotias unwavering commitment to academic excellence, global relevance, and innovation in higher education. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Galgotias University has been ranked 45th among Indian universities (including both government and private institutions) and placed in the globally prestigious 10011200 band. This significant achievement reinforces the universitys growing stature in the international academic arena and validates its consistent progress in global higher education benchmarks. These recognitions reflect Galgotias Universitys strategic focus on teaching quality, research impact, internationalization, and industry relevance, and its mission to shape globally competent graduates prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

Five IITs, DU, IISc among top 100 institutes in Asia: QS Rankings

NEW DELHI, Nov 4 : Five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Delhi University, have figured in Asias top 100 institutions, according to the QS University Rankings announced on Tuesday. IIT-Delhi, IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Kharagpur figured in the list of top 100 Asian institutes. Seven Indian institutions rank in the top 100 in QS World University Asia rankings, 20 in the top 200 and 66 in the top 500, London based QS said [] The post Five IITs, DU, IISc among top 100 institutes in Asia: QS Rankings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SIR campaign commences in Uttar Pradesh, State's final voter list to be out on February 7 2026

LUCKNOW: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign to revamp the voter list in Uttar Pradesh commenced with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting door-to-door on Tuesday. The voter list updated through SIR will serve as a crucial foundation for the 2027 Assembly elections. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) have deployed strong teams at each booth for the campaign. Meanwhile, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has assigned responsibilities to booth presidents, sector presidents, and Booth Level Agents (BLAs), who have undergone training. Congress and other parties are working to strengthen booths according to their capacities. Uttar Pradesh has over 15.44 crore voters with over 1.62 lakh booths across the state. As per the Chief Electoral Office sources, BLOs of more than 1.62 lakh booths commenced the door-to-door campaign from Tuesday. The final voter list of SIR would be published on February 7, 2026. Before it, based on BLO reports, Electoral Registration Officers (EROS) of each assembly constituency will release draft voter lists on December 9, 2025. The sources added that voters and political parties would submit claims and objections from December 9 to January 8, 2026, and the EROs would resolve them from December 9 to January 31, 2026. West Bengal SIR: What voters need to know before BLOs visit their homes Under the Election Commission's new system, a maximum of 1200 voters will now be at one booth, making it easier to contact them and conduct voting on election day. Officials at the CEO's office said that this would increase the number of polling booths in the state from 1.62 lakh to over 1.82 lakh. In the wake of the commencement of the campaign, the BJP, sticking to its strategy of winning the booth means winning the election. With this mantra, the party has made plans to prepare voter lists based on this same mantra. The ruling party has already appointed coordinators for SIR in Awadh, Kashi, West, Braj, Gorakhpur and Kanpur regions, along with setting up war rooms. All regional coordinators have been instructed to sit in the war room daily. They have to talk to district and assembly coordinators connected to their region daily and take reports. BJP's war room will also be set up in each district along with the region. A team of at least 10 workers will be deployed in it. The team will be present in the war room from morning to evening. The BJP has also assigned responsibility to MPs and MLAs in SIR. All MPs of the state and 2024 candidates, MLAs and defeated candidates of 2022 have been given the responsibility of getting voter lists printed. They have to set up a war room in the assembly constituency and review SIR work at their booths every five days. They need to stay in contact with Mandal and Booth daily. Weekly review would be done by the team of MLAs and defeated candidates. Similarly, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has deputed teams of six persons at each booth regarding SIR. Booth President, Booth General Secretary, and three Booth Secretaries will assist the Booth Level Agent (BLA). They will also help the BLA in gathering information about each voter by going door-to-door. The BSP has assigned responsibility to sector presidents for monitoring booth-level teams. Each sector has 10 to 12 booths. In each sector, a team of 11 people, including the president, is working. They have also been given booth-wise monitoring responsibility. DMK asks Supreme Court to stop SIR in Tamil Nadu Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has also geared up for SIR. As per the party's national spokesperson and former MLC Udayvir Singh, SP is deploying agents at the booth level who will coordinate between the Election Commission and the general voters. Booth-level agents have been asked to ensure that no voter's name is left out of being included in the voter list. Booth-level agents are being deployed as PDA guards. Moreover, party MPs and MLAs have also been given responsibilities in their respective areas of monitoring the campaign. A helpline centre is also being set up at the Samajwadi Party headquarters, where help will be provided by the party if anyone faces any difficulty. As per the party sources, special instructions have been given to help those who do not have houses or land. Similarly, Congress is lagging behind a bit as far as the preparations for SIR are concerned. The party is engaged in the process of deploying BLA-1 at all 1.62 lakh booths in the state. November 6 has been set as the deadline for this process. From November 7, they will start their work at the booth level. Congress has created a connecting centre for monitoring the entire process.

Voter list revision drive milestone in making of Indian democracy: CEC

Kanpur (UP), Nov 3: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said the voter list revision drive in Bihar was a purification exercise and a milestone in the making of Indian democracy. Addressing the gathering at IIT-K on its foundation day on Sunday, the CEC said the worlds biggest voter list purification exercise was conducted in Bihar alone and once the drive is extended to 51 crore voters in 12 states, it will mark a historic achievement for the Election Commission [] The post Voter list revision drive milestone in making of Indian democracy: CEC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Any act of violence will not be tolerated during ensuing Bihar polls: CEC

LUCKNOW: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday reaffirmed that any act of violence during the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections would not be tolerated, assuring that voters would be able to cast their votes peacefully and freely. Speaking at IIT-Kanpurs Foundation Day, Kumar also lauded Bihar for successfully conducting the worlds largest voter list purification campaign. He said that once the 51-crore voter list across other states was updated, it would mark a historic achievement for the Election Commission. His remarks came a day after the Election Commission transferred Patnas Superintendent of Police (Rural) and took action against three other officials following violence in Mokama , where gangster-turned-politician Dular Chand Yadav was killed during campaigning. The Election Commission has zero tolerance towards any form of violence during polls and is fully prepared for this, the CEC said. Asserting the Commissions impartiality, Kumar said, For the Election Commission, there is no paksh or vipaksh (ruling side or opposition). Everyone is samkaksh (equal) before us. However, a day after the poll body took action against officials in Patna following violence during campaigning in Mokama in Bihar, the CEC said, The Election Commission has zero tolerance towards any form of violence during polls and the Election Commission is fully prepared for this. Kumar added that Bihars upcoming polls would serve as a model election, showcasing transparency, capability, simplicity, and the festive spirit of democracy. He said that 243 Returning Officers, an equal number of observers, district collectors, superintendents of police, police observers, and expenditure observers were ready to ensure smooth polling. The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting scheduled for November 14. Appealing to voters to participate enthusiastically, the CEC said, I appeal to all voters of Bihar to come together and celebrate this festival of democracy. Everyone must come forward to exercise their right to vote. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. Earlier, Kumar was conferred with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT-Kanpur, where he fondly recalled his student days at the institute.

IIT-Kanpur did Delhi cloud-seeding trial despite Met dept warning of no clouds

Indias State governments have in the past employed private companies to seed clouds, when their regions faced drought; the results have been hit-and-miss.

UP Woman, Lover Plan Dinner Outing For Son, Kill Him For Insurance Money

A woman and her partner allegedly killed her 23-year-old son with a hammer and tried to pass it off as a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur Dehat, for opposing their relationship and in a bid to claim his insurance money, police said.

IIT Kanpur Launches Free 40-Day JEE Main 2026 Crash Course, Check Details

JEE Main 2026: The course, beginning November 1, aims to strengthen students' conceptual understanding and enhance their overall exam performance.

Delhi artificial rain: Cloud seeding only SOS measure, says IIT-Kanpur director; technique safe for humans, environment

IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal clarified that cloud seeding is a short-term emergency tool for severe pollution, posing no threat to humans or the environment. The process uses minute, safe quantities of chemicals like common salt and silver iodide. While recent Delhi trials yielded no rain, they provided crucial data for future improvements, with operations paused due to unfavorable cloud moisture.

Delhi Cloud Seeding: What's the cost for inducing artificial rain in national capital?

According to the IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agarwal, the two trials on October 28 -- conducted over 300 sq km -- were about Rs 60 lakh, which translates to roughly Rs 20,000 per sq km. The Delhi government has earmarked Rs 3.21 crore for five such trials during the winter season.

Yogi sets December deadline for Ganga Expressway; warns of land cancellation in defence corridor over delay

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.

School Assembly News Headlines for 31st October: Top national, international, sports and business update

Prime Minister Modi invited international investment in India's maritime sector, while India reaffirmed its commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty amidst regional tensions. IIT-Kanpur clarified cloud seeding as a safe pollution control measure. Internationally, a US-China summit yielded a trade truce, with China agreeing to purchase US energy.

Cloud seeding SOS measure, not harmful for humans, environment: IIT Kanpur Director

Cloud seeding is an SOS measure for extreme pollution, according to IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal. The technique uses minute chemical quantities and is not harmful to humans or the environment. Recent trials in Delhi provided valuable data for future operations. The exercise was paused due to insufficient cloud moisture. The technology developed at IIT-Kanpur is indigenous.

Cloud seeding trial paused in Delhi due to low moisture content; AAP says publicity-driven activity

NEW DELHI, Oct 29: A day after two cloud seeding trials did not lead to artificial rain in the city, the Delhi government paused the exercise on Wednesday citing low moisture content in clouds, even as a political slugfest erupted between the ruling BJP and AAP over the issue. IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal admitted that they did not achieve success in ensuring rainfall in the national capital, but said they received key insights from the activity. However, Environment Minister Manjinder [] The post Cloud seeding trial paused in Delhi due to low moisture content; AAP says publicity-driven activity appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Yudhvir: a vital cog in Jammu & Kashmirs pace battery

In his last two matches against Mumbai in theRanjiTrophy, the 28-year-old from Jammu has accounted for batters likeRohit,Jaiswal,ShreyasandRahane; having played for India-A against Australia-A in two 50-over games in Kanpur a few weeks ago, the speedster is aware that he is catching the attention of the national selectors

Insufficient moisture in clouds: Delhi's cloud-seeding trial for Oct 29 put on hold

IIT-Kanpur said that while rainfall could not be triggered on Tuesday (October 28) as moisture levels were around 15 to 20%, the trial delivered valuable insights.

Each Cloud Seeding Sortie Costs 60 Lakh. Expert Explains How It Will Reduce

Cloud seeding over Delhi for an entire winter would cost approximately Rs 25 crore, and this sum is a small portion of the budget to tackle the air pollution in the national capital, IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal has told NDTV.

Delhi cloud seeding failed to bring rain due to low moisture, says IIT-Kanpur director

IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal stated that Delhi's cloud seeding trials, though unsuccessful in inducing rain, yielded valuable data and were cost-effective compared to pollution control expenses. Despite low moisture levels, the process showed some impact on PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations, providing useful information for future endeavors.

Cloud seeding in Delhi fails to induce rain but yields vital pollution data: IIT-K director Manindra Agrawal

LUCKNOW: IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal said that while the recent cloud seeding exercise in Delhi failed to induce artificial rain, it provided valuable information for future endeavours, particularly in understanding pollution reduction dynamics. Interacting with media persons on Wednesday, the IIT director said that data gathered from 15 monitoring stations set up across the national capital to measure air pollution and moisture levels showed a 610 per cent reduction in PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentration. On Tuesday, two aircraft had taken off from airfields in Kanpur and Meerut managed by the IIT Kanpur expert team. The operation covered Khekra, Burari, North Karol Bagh, Mayur Vihar, Sadakpur, Bhojpur, and surrounding regions. Each flare weighed about 0.5 kg, with eight flares released per sortie, dispersing a tested mixture designed to enhance precipitation potential. Talking about the trial being unsuccessful and the high expenditure associated with cloud seeding, he reiterated that the term experiment implied the possibility of both success and failure. If we fear failure and don't undertake an experiment, then we will not make progress, he added. This shows that even with a very small or low level of moisture in the cloud, when we do the seeding, it does result in some impact, not the impact that one would ideally like to see, but still some impact, said the IIT-K professor, adding that it was extremely useful information for future endeavours. He said that the cloud moisture was very low at around 15 per cent. Due to the low moisture content, the chances of inducing rain were very small, so we did not achieve success in that regard, he explained. Prof Agrawal further stated that the overall cost of cloud seeding was not as high as the amount being spent to control pollution in Delhi. He said that seeding an area of about 300 sq km was estimated to cost somewhere around Rs 60 lakh, which comes to approximately Rs 20,000 per sq km. If the process is done for the entire winter month, around Rs 2530 crore will be spent. The amount of money spent on pollution control in Delhi is much more, he added. Meanwhile, the cloud-seeding activity planned for 29 October 2025 has reportedly been put on hold due to insufficient moisture in the clouds, as the process is highly dependent on the right atmospheric conditions.

AAP questions Delhis cloud seeding exercise after no rainfall recorded

The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted cloud seeding trials on Tuesday in some areas, including Burari, north Karol Bagh and Badli, after a gap of 53 years

No Artificial Rain Yet: Delhi Cloud Seeding Sorties On Hold Due To Poor Moisture, Says IIT Kanpur

According to the research team, the moisture levels in the targeted clouds were less than 20 per cent, whereas successful cloud seeding requires at least 50 per cent humidity.

Why Delhis Attempt At Cloud Seeding Failed To Bring Rain, And Whats Next

While the trials yielded mixed results, both IIT Kanpur and the Delhi government have signalled that more experiments are likely in coming days, depending on atmospheric conditions

Delhi cloud seeding trials: IIT Kanpur director explains why artificial rain efforts fell short

A Cessna aircraft equipped with salt-based and silver iodide flares was used to conduct cloud seeding trials in Delhi, aiming to trigger artificial rainfall.

Why Didn't Cloud Seeding Cause Rain In Delhi? What IIT Kanpur Director Said

Attempts to induce rain through cloud seeding in parts of Delhi on Tuesday were ot completely successful because the moisture content in the clouds was low and the process is an SOS solution,IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal has said.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas Grandson Dies By Suicide At Kanpur Residence: Reports

Aarav Sinha, grandson of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, died by suicide in Kanpur.