'BSP is my family': Akash Anand's fresh appeal to Mayawati after party exit
Akash Anand declared his commitment to the Bahujan Samaj Party while addressing his recent political challenges. After being removed from his position, he expressed his dedication to the party and Mayawati's leadership. Anand supported Mayawati's decision regarding his father-in-law's retirement from politics. He explained his silence on social media that was misinterpreted as disloyalty and offered an apology.
'Opportunity to forget past mistakes': SP chief welcomes those willing to defeat BJP
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said he would welcome leaders from rival camps, willing to join the opposition's efforts to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), into his party, saying that elections are a time to forget past mistakes. Interacting with reporters here, the SP chief said: This is the time for Rajya Sabha elections, and elections are a time for coming together. It offers an opportunity to forget past mistakes, stand with others, and stand up for principles. If anyone feels that our democracy, our Constitution, and our country's economy are under attack, due to rising inflation, E20 being blended into petrol -- if they believe these are wrong decisions (by the Centre), then...it is a time to come together before the Rajya Sabha and (Assembly) elections. That is why we should forget all bitterness during this time, he added. Those who have been deviated from their path, those of our friends who want to join us...we will forget everything that took place in the past. Akhilesh Yadav also came out in support of the INDIA bloc's proposed 'Save Democracy' march even as the BJP-led NDA continues to criticise him for skipping the opposition alliance's recent meeting in New Delhi. Everyone should unite to 'Save Democracy'. Together, we must come forward to save this beautiful country, its rich history of democracy, and our Constitution, he said. He also launched an attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government over flooding issues being faced by those residing in areas near the Gomti River. I am saddened by the fact that many families living along the banks of the Gomti River are facing a crisis. There has been waterlogging in the area for months. This government is asleep. Those who wanted to create smart cities and clean the rivers ended up cleaning out the budget, but the rivers remain uncleaned, he said. On Gandhi Jayanti, Akhilesh Yadav underlined that Mahatma Gandhi showed us the path of truth, non-violence and taught us the spirit of sacrifice. Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji worked towards fostering goodwill, brotherhood, and mutual love in society, and he forced the British to leave India. Today, on his birth anniversary, as we remember Mahatma Gandhi ji's contributions, we take a resolve to work towards fulfilling his goal -- to ensure that the last person, the poorest person, is connected to the mainstream, he said.
Student turns online scam fear into campus solution
Star Cast: Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana Director: Apoorv Singh Karki Prem Keetanu Movie Review Synopsis: PREM KEETANU is the story of a good-for-nothing guy. Vishal (Veer Pahariya) meets Suhani Sharma (Aafiya Sayed) on the first day of college at Banaras Institute of Science and Technology. The two get into a fight and end up cursing each other that they wont find a partner during their four years in college. At the last minute, Suhani takes admission to the more prestigious SIT in Delhi. Their personal lives follow a similar trajectory as neither manages to find a partner. Academically, however, their journeys are poles apart. Suhani excels in her studies and lands a job at AFL Software Pvt Ltd through campus placement. Her boss, Ranjit (Aparshakti Khurana), is smitten by her and constantly tries to impress her. Meanwhile, Vishal fails to land a job due to his poor grades. He shifts to Delhi and applies for GRE and TOEFL, with the eventual plan of studying in the USA. He needs Rs. 5 lakhs in his bank account to be eligible for a visa and hence starts looking for a job. Meanwhile, he bumps into Suhani again, and this time, they hit it off very well. But Ranjit has reservations about Vishal. He tries to belittle him out of fear that Vishal might successfully woo Suhani. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Prem Keetanu Movie Story Review: PREM KEETANU is adapted from the 2024 Malayalam film, PREMALU. Deepak Kingrani's story is simple and relatable. Deepak Kingrani's screenplay is breezy, though it falters in the post-interval sequences. Deepak Kingrani's dialogues are straight out of life, and a few one-liners raise laughs. Apoorv Singh Karki's direction is uncomplicated. The biggest strength of the film is that the characters come across as real and relatable, almost like people one encounters in everyday life. Their joys, struggles and insecurities also strike a chord. The makers have made several changes compared to the original and ensured that the story fits organically into the milieu of Delhi, Banaras and Lucknow. The scenes between Vishal and Ranjit are quite memorable, as are Vishal's interactions with his pal, Magan Arora (Nikhil Vijay). On the flipside, the film loses steam in the second half. Vishal goes overboard during the proposal and the fight sequence, and these portions dent the impact. At times, audiences might also find Vishal childish and may struggle to root for him. The same issue crops up in the interval block, which doesn't work as intended. After a point, the proceedings become such that they may appeal only to a certain section of the moviegoing audience, while viewers seeking more sophisticated or nuanced content may not connect with it as much. The film also feels stretched in places, and the frequent songs end up acting as roadblocks to the narrative. Prem Keetanu Movie Review Performances: Veer Pahariya is in much better form here than SKY FORCE [2025]. His performance is decent, but it could have been better in the emotional scenes. Aafiya Sayed is a great find. She looks stunning and delivers a first-rate performance. Nikhil Vijay steals the show with his presence and performance. Aparshakti Khurana, too, puts his best foot forward and gets his act right as the man who is too full of himself. At the same time, he doesnt let his act go overboard. Rakesh Bedi (Suhani's father) has limited presence in the first half but makes up for it in the post-interval sequences. Sachin Kathuria (Vishal's father) is fair, while Preeti Aggarwal (Suhani's mother) doesnt get much scope. Prem Keetanu movie music and other technical aspects: The songs are okay, and there are too many of them. A film of this kind also needed a chartbuster or two. 'Undi Bundi' is the most memorable of the lot, followed by 'Ishq Ka Ghulaam'. The visuals of the latter give a dj vu of 'Tere Ishq Mein Naachenge' from RAJA HINDUSTANI [1996], and feel slightly unsettling as the film turns heavy at this point. The rest of the songs fail to register. Ketan Sodha's background score is functional. Arjun Kukreti's cinematography is satisfactory. Veera Kapur Ee's costumes are stylish while also staying true to the setting and characters. Ambika Acharya's production design and Amin Khatib's action are realistic. Ritesh Soni's editing is decent, though it could have been sharper. Prem Keetanu Movie Review Conclusion On the whole, PREM KEETANU is a decent entertainer with some good performances and entertaining moments. However, the film suffers due to a weak second half and stretched portions. With the film releasing amid minimal buzz and, more importantly, alongside the juggernaut DRISHYAM THE CONCLUSION, it is likely to get completely overshadowed at the box office.
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Mayawati hits out at Akhilesh Yadav over RS candidates, says SP deceiving PDA
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 2 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati on Friday targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of practising nepotism and money-driven politics and alleging that the partys actions contradict its claims of representing socialism and PDA. Mayawati also questioned the SPs selection of its Rajya Sabha candidates, Professor Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani. The SP filed nominations for both candidates on September 30 for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh. In a post on social media platform X, Mayawati said the BSP does not give election tickets to family members, relatives or wealthy individuals, irrespective of whether the election is big or small. Instead, she claimed, the party fields hardworking Ambedkarite activists from poor, middle-class and weaker sections of society. The BSP, unlike opposition parties, especially the Samajwadi Party, does not give tickets to family members, relatives, siblings, nephews or close associates, or particularly to big capitalists and wealthy individuals in any election. It does not depend on their financial power. Instead, it nominates hardworking Ambedkarite individuals from poor, middle-class and weaker sections as candidates, Mayawati said. She alleged that the BSPs approach represented politics free from nepotism and money power, while accusing the SP of 'political pretence and deception' by presenting itself as a socialist and PDA-based party. Mayawati said the SPs decision to renominate Ram Gopal Yadav was another example of what she described as the partys 'dual policy'. She referred to him as a close relative of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. She also questioned the nomination of Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as the SPs second candidate, referring to him as a member of a prominent business family. Mayawati further claimed that the SPs third candidate, as in previous elections, could be a candidate who would 'save face' despite having little prospect of winning. This is the nature of the SP, its PDA and its socialism. The SP needs the votes of the PDA during elections, but its MPs and MLAs are largely elected by members of its own family and big capitalists, Mayawati said. She urged voters not to be misled by what she described as the SPs 'PDA' politics. Mayawati further alleged that the SP had followed a similar political approach in the past and accused the party of maintaining a dual policy, character and face. She appealed to members of the communities she referred to as the 'Bahujan Samaj', including Dalits, Adivasis, most backward classes, Muslims and other religious minorities, as well as poor sections of upper-caste communities, to remain 'alert and cautious' ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. In fact, this is nothing new; rather, the SP has always had this kind of dual policy, character, and face, and that is why, especially the poor from upper-caste society and the entire 'Bahujan Samaj' -- meaning Dalits, Adivasis, most backward classes, Muslims, and other religious minority communities -- should now, particularly before the UP Assembly general elections, become fully alert and cautious that their interests lie and are secure only in the Ambedkarite BSP; everything else is nothing but deception, she said.
Healthy practices first line of defence against communicable diseases: Pathak
Firozabad Jain temple gets modern amenities as 1.28 crore project nears finish
UP food safety dept inspects govt hospital kitchens; 14-day deadline to fix lapses
CETA impact: Premium UK liquor brands to cost up to 15% less in UP from Oct 10
UP teachers body announces strike over unresolved issues
Yogi flags off 87 interceptor vehicles, says law & order saw transformation since 2017
Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra assumes charge as GOC-in-C, Central Command
BJP rejigs key morchas, steps up 2027 poll prep
Umesh Pals Widow Makes It To OBC Morcha As Secy
Min honours centenarians, senior citizens
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Birth certificate rules change from October 1: What happens if you register a birth after 1 year
Loud DJ: HC takes suo motu cognisance of Class 2 student
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a Class 2 student after she collapsed inside her classroom while a procession carrying a loud DJ system was passing by in Balrampur, observing that the incident raises larger questions over the unchecked menace of noise pollution. A Lucknow bench 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 .
4 doctors, nurse found guilty of serious negligence after UP woman gives birth on roadside
'Learning by Doing' initiative gains momentum in Uttar Pradesh, over 500 PM SHRI schools to benefit
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) 'Learning by doing', a one of its kind initiative, to educate and engage children in various participatory and practical activities inside the classrooms is gaining momentum across scores of Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) schools in Uttar Pradesh, with the state government laying emphasis on not just educational mindset but wholesome development of children. The initiative seeks to take the education beyond the confines of textbooks and expose the children with experimentation, activities, and practical experiences. Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has decided to strengthen the 'learning by doing' concept in about 586 upper primary and composite PM SHRI schools selected for the academic year 2024-25 and has taken several measures towards its fruition. To facilitate this, consumables and raw materials will be procured at a cost of Rs 2.34 crore, with a budgetary limit of Rs 40,000 set for each selected school, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a press statement. This initiative will ensure the availability of necessary resources for activity-based teaching in 586 PM SHRI schools, offering children greater opportunities to learn through experiments and hands-on experience alongside textbook-based knowledge. Speaking about the unique concept in classrooms, Minister of State for Basic Education Sandeep Singh said, Through 'Learning by Doing', the children will get opportunities to learn via experimentation and experience. Our endeavour is to make the learning process engaging, participatory, and aligned with the children's curiosity. Through 'learning by doing', students will have the opportunity to understand subject matter via activities, experiments, and direct experiences rather than merely reading about it. The provided consumables and raw materials will be used to make activity-based teaching effective in schools, enabling children to become active participants in the learning process. The objective of this initiative is to make the classroom learning process more active and experiential. Students will be able to grasp subject matter by observing, experimenting, and participating in activities and this is also expected to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and practical experience while making the learning process more intuitive and engaging. Besides ensuring optimum usage of materials in schools, the Education department will monitor documentation of activities while emphasis will also be placed on integrating insights gained from previous activities into future initiatives.
Saints Support Baba Ramdevs Remarks on Muslims, Call for Communal Harmony
Saints in Lucknow back Baba Ramdevs comments on Muslims, urging for communal harmony and unity within the community. Saints Support Baba Ramdevs Remarks on Muslims, Call for Communal Harmony
CM Adityanath felicitates police personnel, says UP was brought out of 'policy paralysis' after 2017
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday asserted that the state, which was earlier marred with riots and curfews, was brought out of policy paralysis after 2017. The Chief Minister made the remarks during the flag-off ceremony of 87 interceptor vehicles and medal presentation for police personnel in Lucknow. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath mentioned Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, for his exceptional bravery during an encounter with members of the Mukim Kala gang in Shamli district. This is the first time that an officer of UP Police has been bestowed with the Kirti Chakra, he observed. He added that 16 other security personnel from the state have been awarded with the President's bravery medal and 10 UP Police personnel have been awarded with the Chief Minister's bravery medal. When technology is incorporated into thoughts and behaviour, it also delivers results. The identity that UP Police has built today is the result of this very thing, he stated. No matter who the person is, no matter how great they may be, no matter the pride of their position, if their security is removed, it won't take long for them to become a scared cat in an atmosphere of anarchy. Healthy thinking is possible only in a healthy environment...Therefore, the tagline of the UP Police is 'Your safety is our commitment', he added. CM Adityanath further said that UP Police is effectively carrying forward the state government's policy of 'zero tolerance' towards crime and criminals. The UP CM then referred to the historic Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Supreme Court of India in 1996 by former Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Singh, along with co-petitioner N.K. Singh and the organisation Common Cause, seeking structural reforms to overhaul the colonial-era Police Act of 1861. He stated: Those reforms were first implemented in Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, according to the demands, we have so far made seven police commissionerates in the state. In a veiled attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, CM Adityanath said: Before 2017, people were reeling under an identity crisis for hailing from Uttar Pradesh. I understand that the police faced challenges because if political leadership lacks the capacity to make decisions and has a weak backbone, how can it set the law-and-order situation, right? They (leaders) used to bow down before 'mafias'. The latter ruled every district of Uttar Pradesh. Police were compelled in front of them and no efforts were being made to bring reforms in the force, he alleged, adding that the state's police force had poor infrastructure and training facilities before 2017. Adding to the criticism of the previous regime, CM Adityanath further said: The state was marred with riots and curfews...Muzaffarnagar witnessed curfew for six long months. No one felt safe in the state. As a result of this Uttar Pradesh was being counted among 'sick' states. Despite being the largest state, it lagged behind in terms of economy, recruitments, technology, and implementation of welfare schemes for youth, women etc. People were left frustrated and disappointed. But things changed after 2017, the state was brought out of policy paralysis. We implemented police reforms here...Today, more than 14 lakh cameras have been put up across districts for security and investigation purposes. Integrated Command and Control Centres have also been created across districts, he added.
CBI Court Sentences LIC Assistant to 10 Years in
A CBI court in Lucknow has sentenced four individuals, including an LIC assistant, to prison for a major 6.37 crore fraud. CBI Court Sentences LIC Assistant to 10 Years in 6.37 Crore Scam
Prasidh To Miss Third ODI Against WI Due To Hamstring Injury, Kamboj Likely Replacement
Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. Prasidh is definitely not playing the third ODI due to the hamstring injury he has picked. He will now report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further scans, and his recovery timeline will be drawn based on that. For now, Kamboj is likely to be his replacement, said a source familiar with the development to IANS on Thursday. Kamboj, who took 3-34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings, bowled just two overs in the second essay before departing Puducherry. Prasidh, who opened the bowling attack during India's eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, walked off after sending down just five overs. After bowling a four-over opening spell, Prasidh bowled the 31st over before walking off the field and took no further part in the contest. His sudden exit forced the Indian team management to turn to part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs, though he himself briefly left the field earlier due to cramps. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. While Prasidh is not included in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies starting on October 6 in Lucknow, him picking a hamstring injury remains a key concern considering Indias multi-format tour of New Zealand features five ODIs and two Tests. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Justice delayed or justice denied? Apple executive Vivek Tiwari case
In a case dating back to 2018, police constable Prashant Kumar Chaudhary was sentenced to 10 years for culpable homicide. He shot Apple executive Vivek Tiwari during a police encounter that led to Tiwari's death. The court acquitted co-accused constable Sandeep Kumar due to insufficient evidence against him. Tiwaris family expressed dissatisfaction and plans to appeal both the sentence and acquittal.
Aishbagh Ramleela to blend tradition with AI in Lucknow
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 412 Regional Youth Welfare
The Uttar Pradesh Adheenasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 23-Pariksha/2026 inviting online applications for the Main Examination for 412 posts of Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Development Dal Officer) and Vyayam Prashikshak (Exercise Trainer), under the Yuva Kalyan evam Prantiya Rakshak Dal Mahanideshalay (Directorate of Youth Welfare and Provincial Guards), Uttar Pradesh. Applications can be submitted online at upsssc.gov.in from 16 October 2026 to 6 November 2026.
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Soaked in record: This year was city & UPs wettest monsoon in 18 years
LMC selected under Centres PRAGATI 50 initiative
LMCs revised budget puts more money into roads, lights, civic repairs
LUs cricketing legacy gets a new lease of life
Girls hostel inmates siege LU VCs office over suspected food poisoning
FUPUCTA reunites in interest of students, teachers, edu
UP Police revises PET dates at nine centres due to rain
UPCA VP raises concern over delay in coaching appointments
UP Lalit Kala Akademi opens entries for 36th state art exhibition 202627
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HDFC Capital, Shalimar create Rs 750 crore platform for UP real estate
HDFC Capital Advisors has joined forces with Shalimar Corp to establish a significant Rs 750 crore real estate development platform. This collaboration aims to enhance residential and mixed-use projects in prominent Uttar Pradesh cities like Lucknow and Varanasi. The venture envisions a development potential surpassing 5 million sq ft, inclusive of around 3,000 residential units.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30: Growing investor interest in Dholera was evident in Lucknow as RWI Developers hosted an investor-focused presentation for its upcoming plotted development, Estate One10, at The Taj Palace, Lucknow. The event, which was initially planned for a limited group of serious investors, drew nearly twice the expected participation, with a strong turnout of investors and prospective buyers attending the session.
BJPs 2027 poll blueprint set to take shape at Mathura meet on Oct 3-4
Nathwani declares Rs 705cr assets, highest among recent UP candidates
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Mahobas transformation: From a water-stressed Bundelkhand district to an emerging growth centre
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ESIC Lucknow Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 45 Specialists, Senior Residents and More Posts
Employees State Insurance Corporation Lucknow (ESIC Lucknow) Recruitment 2026 for 45 posts of Full Time/Part Time Specialists, Senior Residents, Ayurveda and Homeopathy Physician. Candidatres with MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma/DNB, BDS with MDS, or Degree in Ayurveda/Homeopathy can attend Walkin. The Walk-in on 12-10-2026 to 13-10-2026. For detailed information please visit ESIC Lucknow official website esic.gov.in.
BJP nervous ahead of 2027 UP polls: SP MP criticises Keshav Maurya over 'Sampnath remarks
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Uttar Pradesh (UP) Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya over his Sampnath remarks, alleging that the statement reflected nervousness within the BJP ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections. Maurya had described the SP as Sampnath referring to a cobra, as part of a wider rhetorical attack on Opposition parties ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. He also referred to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as Nagnath, or viper, and the Congress as Kaliya Nag, the venomous black serpent from Hindu mythology. Responding to the remarks, Awadhesh Prasad said that the UP Deputy Chief Minister was nervous about the upcoming elections and claimed that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was even more concerned about the electoral contest. Speaking to IANS, the SP MP said, What is Keshav Mauryas status? He couldnt even win the Assembly elections in his own constituency. He became Deputy Chief Minister by the grace of politicians. He has no political base of his own. He is nervous about the upcoming elections, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is more nervous than him. Commenting on the political situation ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections, the SP MP said that voters were not confused about their choice but were instead unhappy with the functioning of the Yogi Adityanath government. People are not confused, but rather, they are upset with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths government. They have resolved to remove the BJP and Chief Minister Adityanath. They have also resolved to form a PDA government under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav in the state. There is no confusion about this, the SP MP said. On Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharges remarks regarding the Election Commission, Awadhesh Prasad said, Kharge ji is saying this today. Our leader, Akhilesh ji, had said a long ago that the Election Commission was dead and had even sent a shroud for it. These are old statements. We have been saying this consistently, and our leaders have also been saying the same. Speaking about the INDIA Bloc and the political circumstances surrounding its meeting, the SP MP said the alliance had been created with an important objective and claimed that the meeting was taking place at a time when the countrys situation was very poor. Our countrys economic and foreign policies have come under the influence of the United States. As a result, inflation has increased, and farmers and workers are suffering. Students are being fired upon, and lathi charges are being carried out against them, he said. Peoples votes are being taken away. Dr B.R. Ambedkar gave millions of Dalits, backward communities, the disadvantaged, minorities and people across the country the right to vote. The BJP wants to take away this right and weaken democracy. Therefore, this meeting is very important and meaningful, Awadhesh Prasad said.
'Will accept whoever wants to join us': SP chief on Brij Bhushan Singh's remark
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly polls in 2027, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that he will accept anyone who wants to join the party. Akhilesh Yadav's remark was in response to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's remark that, Without Akhilesh, everything feels empty. Singh made the remark when asked about the ongoing seat-sharing deliberations between the Opposition allies, days after a Congress leader said that the party will contest at least 150 seats in the forthcoming 2027 Assembly elections in UP. Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Yadav said: Whoever wants to join us, we will welcome and accept them. Meanwhile, SP leader Ambika Chaudhary referred to Brij Bhushan Singh as a senior leader and said: He is expressing what he believes is the public sentiment in the state. In particular, he is referring to the situation that emerged in Ayodhya following the allegations of donation-related irregularities. Earlier, Congress MP Imran Masood and SP MP Iqra Hasan were embroiled in a war of words after the latter reportedly said that only SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is capable of defeating the BJP in UP and suggested that the Congress could achieve little on its own. Speaking to IANS, Imran Masood hit back, saying, ...then dont form an alliance. Who is asking for it? Are we begging anyone? Let everyone do what they want. When a wedding procession sets out, there are many drummers, as well as people who dance and sing. Let these people dance and sing. We are focussed on our work. The Congress MP had earlier responded by insisting that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the only Opposition leader with a national reach capable of unsettling the BJP. Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav is currently undertaking a 'PDA Rath Yatra', which he had flagged off from Raebareli. The choice of the district by the SP to launch the campaign had also raised eyebrows, since Raebareli is the Lok Sabha constituency represented by LoP Rahul Gandhi.
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Shalimar Corp creates Rs 750 crore platform with HDFC Capital
HDFC Capital Advisors Limited has partnered with Shalimar Corp to create a significant investment platform in Uttar Pradesh. This collaboration aims to focus on residential and mixed-use developments across key cities including Lucknow, Varanasi, and Kanpur. The platform is expected to facilitate the construction of about 3,000 homes and over 5 million square feet of development space.
UP STF arrests Rajasthan man over Rs 11 crore hawala transfer to China
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 30-year-old man from Rajasthan for allegedly assisting a Chinese national in transferring more than Rs 11 crore to China through hawala channels over a period of eight months, senior STF officials said. The accused, identified as Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit, a resident of Balotra in Rajasthan, was arrested from Karol Bagh in Delhi on Monday. His arrest is linked to a case registered at the Phase-2 police station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, the hawala transfers were carried out between December 2025 and July 2026. STF officials said Rajpurohit collected cash generated through under-invoicing carried out by two companies controlled by Chinese national Liao Longhui. The cash was subsequently handed over to hawala operators for being transferred to China. Investigators are now working to establish and trace the complete flow of money involved in the alleged transactions. The case originated with the STF's arrest on July 22 of Liao and two of his Indian associates, identified as Sanjeev Kumar and Kaushlendra, from Purvanchal Silver City Society in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, Liao allegedly exercised control over two companies dealing in mobile accessories, which had been incorporated in the names of Indian citizens. The companies were allegedly used for financial transactions involving under-invoicing, the STF said. Investigators suspect that the arrangement was used to generate cash, which was subsequently moved through hawala channels for transfer to China. The STF further alleged that Liao had been staying in India without a valid visa. He also allegedly obtained an Aadhaar card using a fictitious identity, Samuel Lotha, with an address listed in Kohima, Nagaland. According to the STF, Liao's wife, Michelle, and his sister, Sarah, were assisting him from China. Rajpurohit allegedly came in contact with the two women while he was working in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. He subsequently became involved in the alleged hawala operation, officials said. The STF said employees working at one of the companies handed over cash to Rajpurohit. He would then deliver the money to hawala operators, who arranged for its transfer to China. During the arrest and subsequent investigation, the STF recovered Rs 8.20 lakh in cash, $100 and 36 Chinese yuan from Rajpurohit. Officials also recovered his passport, Aadhaar card, two PAN cards and five credit cards. The seized material also included bank cheque books, a cash memo booklet, GST registration documents related to KK Traders and visa-related forms, the STF said. The STF said that four accused persons have so far been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation into the hawala network is underway. Further details are awaited.
SP names Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as RS candidates from UP
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday announced Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as its two candidates for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. The two are scheduled to file their nominations later in the day in the presence of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. The party took to X and made the announcement: Samajwadi Party's authorised Rajya Sabha candidates Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani will file their nomination papers at 11 am in the presence of the Honourable National President Akhilesh Yadav. The Rajya Sabha elections also come ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Ahead of the announcement, Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar took to X and questioned whether the SP chief will make choices of candidates based on the 'PDA' slogan. Akhilesh ji, I've heard you're going to field three candidates for the Rajya Sabha. Tell me, will all three be from your PDA or not? The first one is Professor Sahab. He's from your PDA, P for family. Now, who will it be for D and A? Will there be some wealthy person for D? A criminal for A? Rajbhar questioned. Do tell, because all the backward class folks, Dalit brothers, and Muslim brothers want to know how you're scheming to send family, the wealthy, and criminals from your PDA to the upper house of Parliament, he said. The Minister also advised the SP chief to ot lose the second seat in the pursuit of three. Earlier on September 22, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to the polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The West Bengal election will be held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission, the notification for the elections will be issued on September 29, while the last date for filing nominations will be October 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7, followed by the last date for withdrawal of candidature on October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. In Uttar Pradesh, the terms of 10 sitting Rajya Sabha members are coming to an end. The members whose terms are expiring include Arun Singh, Geeta alias Chandraprabha, Brij Lal, Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji Gautam, B.L. Verma, Seema Dwivedi, Dinesh Sharma and Hardeep Singh Puri.
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