The Samajwadi Party alleged that Facebook suspended party chief Akhilesh Yadavs account, accusing the BJP of suppressing opposition voices. Leaders Fakhrul Hasan Chaand, Rajeev Rai, Pooja Shukla, and Pawan Pandey condemned the move as an attack on democracy, urging Facebook to respect limits and restore the account, highlighting its significance as the voice of millions and calling the action arrogant and unacceptable.
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Uttar Pradesh Police celebrated women's strength through Mission Shakti 5.0 events. Kanpur Dehat's Run for Empowerment honoured daily life's unsung heroines, while Hamirpur's symbolic Hurdle Race depicted overcoming social barriers. These initiatives championed women's fitness, confidence, and self-reliance, reinforcing the vision of an empowered nation.
UP Hariom lynching case: Main accused arrested after police encounter; 23 suspects under probe
Rae Bareli police arrested Deepak Agrahari, the main accused in the brutal lynching of Hariom Valmiki. Agrahari was arrested following a police encounter near the Ganga Katri area. He sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire. Several other suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. Police are recommending stringent action against key accused.
Rivals rattled by record crowd at Kanshi Ram anniversary rally, says Mayawati
LUCKNOW, Oct 10: BSP president Mayawati on Friday said the record-breaking turnout, particularly of youth and women, at the rally held here on the 19th death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram has left rival parties sleepless and nervous. In a post in Hindi on X, a day after the massive gathering at the Kanshi Ram Memorial on VIP Road, Mayawati said the enthusiasm and determination of attendees, especially their slogans vowing to ensure the formation of her government in [] The post Rivals rattled by record crowd at Kanshi Ram anniversary rally, says Mayawati appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Karwa Chauth 2025: Check moonrise timings in Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra and Meerut
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is set to address around 20 rallies in Bihar, leveraging his popularity, particularly in central and north Bihar. His aggressive, Hindutva-centric campaign is expected to counter past governments and energize the BJP's core base, mirroring his success in other states.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel cautioned young women against live-in relationships at convocation ceremonies in Varanasi, citing orphanages as an outcome. She urged students to focus on education and national responsibility, warning against drug abuse and emphasizing the purpose of education for life change. Degrees were awarded to over 71,000 students.
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Seven cops, including ACP, suspended following blast in firecracker carton in Kanpur
LUCKNOW: Seven police personnel, including Additional Commissioner of Kanpur Police, a Station House Officer (SHO), and a Chowki In-charge, were suspended for dereliction of duty on Thursday following an explosion that occurred in Bisati Bazaar area late Wednesday night. However, Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal denied any terrorist connection to the incident. While interacting with media persons on Thursday, the Commissioner clarified that the incident was linked to illegal firecrackers and not associated with any extremist group or organization. This is a completely local incident related to the storage of illegal firecrackers. No evidence has been found of involvement by any terror organization, he said. Around eight people had sustained injuries due to the blast. The suspended police officers included SHO Vikram Singh, Chowki In-charge Rohit Tomar, Constables Chetan Kumar, Amit Kumar, Brahmanand, and Head Constable Imam-ul-Haq. Police Commissioner Lal also confirmed that legal action was being taken against those storing firecrackers without licences, and so far, 12 individuals have been arrested. Earlier, reports suggested that the blast originated from a scooter parked outside a shop. However, CCTV footage later revealed that the explosion actually occurred in a cardboard box placed outside a shop. The footage showed a spark emerging suddenly, followed by a massive blast. Both the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Military Intelligence (MI) teams reached the site immediately after the explosion to collect evidence. The agencies later confirmed that the blast was not terror-related but caused by stored fireworks. After confirming the cause, Police Commissioner Raghuwir Lal led a search and seizure operation that lasted till 2 am. Several shop locks were broken open during the raid, and large quantities of illegal firecrackers were recovered, hidden under other goods. The Bisati Bazaar, police said, had become a hub for illegal firecracker trading, especially ahead of Diwali. Police confiscated the explosives and detained multiple shopkeepers involved in the trade. Additional CP Ashutosh Kumar said that the forensic examination revealed low-intensity explosives. Initially, we suspected that a bomb had been planted in the scooter, but the investigation showed it was a fireworks explosion. No high explosives were found, he clarified. Investigators learned that several local shops had been illegally stocking large amounts of fireworks in residential and commercial spaces, posing a serious public safety risk. Commissioner Raghuwir Lal strongly refuted the social media claims linking the incident to the Khalistan Zindabad Force, calling them completely false and misleading. This is not connected in any way to any organization or mosque. It is a local incident caused by illegal firecracker storage, he said.
Mayawati negates speculations of Azam Khan joining BSP
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said she does not meet anyone on the sly and prefers meeting people openly, a remark that was ostensibly aimed at negating the buzz about the possibility of arch rival Samajwadi Partys most prominent Muslim face Azam Khan joining her party. Though the suspense over Khans 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 govt plans electric bus services to Rishikesh, Agra, Jaipur among other cities
Delhi is expanding its electric bus network beyond city limits. Services will soon connect the capital with cities like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Agra, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Shimla. The government is ensuring charging infrastructure is available. These eco-friendly buses will offer passengers a sustainable and affordable travel option. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on diesel buses for inter-state journeys.
Bareilly cops kill dacoit who had dozen aliases, fifth such operation in state in last 12 days
LUCKNOW: A dacoit Shaitan alias Iftekhar alias Soldier, 35, carrying a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and using a dozen aliases, was killed in a police encounter in Bhojipura area of Bareilly district early on Thursday. SOG head constable Rahul sustained gunshot injuries during the operation. The operation was led by Bareilly SSP Anurag Arya, with the SOG team and forces from three police stations participating. The encounter marks the fifth such operation in the state within the last 12 days. Police sources said the head constable Rahul, who was injured during the exchange of fire, was rushed to a hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical. The criminal also fired at other cops, with bullets striking the bulletproof jackets of two personnel; however, they escaped unhurt, said police sources. According to Bareilly SSP Anurag Arya, the police team surrounded the bandit near Bilwa bridge along the Nainital highway at around 5:30 AM. Shaitan opened fire on the team, discharging 17 rounds. The police retaliated, hitting him, and he fell immediately. He was rushed to the district hospital where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. However, one of his accomplices managed to escape. Police said Shaitan had 19 cases of serious offences, including murder and robbery, registered against him across seven districts. Police records revealed that he operated under 12 different aliases and used five different addresses. Bareilly Police recovered a bike, a pistol, 17 cartridges of 32 bore, two magazines, and some cash from the scene of the encounter. As per the SSP, evidence was being collected from the site while separate teams were on the lookout for the accomplice who managed to escape. The SSP added that Shaitan had a long criminal history. In 2006, his name surfaced in the murder and robbery of a priest at Pachaumi temple in Faridpur police station area. In 2012, he escaped from police custody in Barabanki. He was re-arrested eight years later in 2020, with a reward of Rs 50,000 announced on him. Shaitan, son of Sadiq, used to repeatedly mislead police by changing his name. He operated under several aliases including Iftekhar, Dhoom, Soldier, Lodha, Shakir, and Rohit. Shaitan was originally a resident of Bari Chowk in Kadarganj, Kasganj. He had been living with his family in Bhoopkhedi village near Tila Mod in Ghaziabad. According to the state government, between March 2017 and July 2025, the UP police eliminated 238 criminals in encounters. During this period, over 14,000 encounters took place, resulting in more than 30,000 arrests and injuring over 9,000 criminals.
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Six escape unhurt after private aircraft skids off runway in UP's Farrukhabad
LUCKNOW: A major accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday morning when a private aircraft, registered as VT-DEZ, skidded off the runway at Mohammadabad airstrip in Uttar Pradeshs Farrukhabad and stopped just short of the boundary wall. All six people on board, including four passengers and two pilots, had a narrow escape. The incident happened around 11.15 am when the aircraft, operated by Jetserve Aviation began its take-off roll. However, after covering about 400 metres on the runway, the plane veered off course and lost alignment, finally stopping just short of the perimeter wall. According to officials, the aircraft was a twin-engine charter plane with a 2+6 seating configuration and was scheduled to take off for Bhopal. Pilots Nasib Baman and Prateek Fernandes were at the controls at the time of the incident. The passengers onboard included Ajay Arora, Deputy Managing Director of Woodpecker Green Agri Nutripad Pvt Ltd, who had arrived with a team to assess the upcoming beer manufacturing unit in the Khimsepur industrial area. Sumit Sharma, from SBI, Rakesh Tikku, vice president (operations), and Manish Pandey, UP project head were also on board. Police and administrative officials, including SDM Sadar Rajnikant Pandey, CO Ajay Verma, and Mohammadabad police, rushed to the site soon after the incident. A fire brigade was also dispatched as a precautionary measure. Mohammadabad Kotwali SHO Vinod Shukla said preliminary findings suggest that low air pressure in one of the aircrafts wheels may have caused it to veer off the runway. He confirmed that all passengers were safe and later left the site by car. It was later confirmed that the group had arrived in Farrukhabad, on Wednesday, and was scheduled to return on Thursday morning when the incident occurred. A video seen on social media showed the aircraft lying on the ground with its wings and propeller clearly visible. The aircraft is considered to have sustained only minor damage, though its front section was visibly tilted towards the ground.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Mayawati of colluding with BJP
LUCKNOW: Reacting strongly to the diatribe of BSP chief Mayawati at SP and her praise for Yogi Adityanath government at a massive rally in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, on Thursday, alleged that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had a 'secret agreement' with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that Mayawati was 'grateful to the oppressors' for mutual benefit. Akhilesh remarks came after Mayawati took a dig at him, calling the Samajwadi Party 'two-faced' party. As 'their' internal collusion continues, that is why they are grateful to their oppressors, Yadav said at a press conference in Lucknow, noting that it was the SP and party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav who supported Kanshi Ram in becoming an MP from Etawah. If anyone other than Mayawati installed her statue, its me... During the SP government, all memorials were properly maintained, asserted Akhilesh Yadav while responding to BSP chiefs allegation that SP government failed to ensure upkeep of monuments built during her tenure. While interacting with media persons, Akhilesh Yadav, who was Uttar Pradesh's chief minister from 2012 to 2017, reiterated his PDA formula (pichade, dalit and alpsankhyak) and called to strengthen it. He added that the SP needed to continue to fight to establish a democratic government in the state and establish social justice. If we keep connecting with people, then the Samajwadi Party and the INDIA alliance will form government in the near future, he noted.
BSP will fight 2027 UP election solo, says Mayawati at Lucknow rally
LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said her party would contest the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on its own and ruled out any alliances. Addressing a rally in Lucknow, Mayawati said that alliances in the past had only helped partner parties, while the BSP's own vote base did not receive reciprocal support. Based on our experience so far, I want to make it clear that whenever our party has contested Assembly elections in alliance, especially here in Uttar Pradesh, we have not benefited in any significant way, she said. Our party's votes get transferred one-sidedly to the alliance partner, but because of their casteist mindset, upper castes do not transfer to BSP candidates. This is the reality. As a result, our candidates win fewer seats, and our overall vote share declines, the BSP chief said. Mayawati also pointed out that coalition governments involving the BSP never lasted their full term. Whenever we have formed a coalition government (in UP), it has collapsed before completing its tenure. When we contest elections through alliances, our vote percentage falls, and when we form the government through alliances, it falls before its time, she said. Political discourse is turning toxic, violent; parties must stick to principles: BSP chief Mayawati Citing historical examples, Mayawati reminded the gathering of past alliances and their outcomes. In 1993, when the BSP allied with the Samajwadi Party to contest the assembly elections, we won only 67 seats. Again, in 1996, when we formed an alliance with the Congress, we won just 67 seats, the same number as before, she said. The party's fortunes improved when it decided to go solo in 2002. In 2002, when we fought the Assembly elections alone, the BSP won around 100 seats, including two Independent candidates who could not get the party symbol in time. That performance greatly boosted the morale of our party workers, Mayawati said. The BSP chief said that when the party again fought alone in 2007, it achieved historic success. In 2007, when we again contested the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election alone, we won over 200 seats and formed a full-majority government on our own for the first time. Our government completed its full five-year term and carried out several historic works for the welfare of all sections of society, Mayawati said. She argued that alliances not only fail to strengthen the BSP but also hinder inclusive development. It weakens our movement and our mission, she said. The rally, organised to mark the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram, drew lakhs of supporters from across UP.
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Scooter explosions rock Kanpur market, 8 injured
KANPUR: Two scooters parked in the congested Mishri Bazar near a mosque here exploded seconds apart on Wednesday evening, injuring eight people and damaging nearby shops, police said. The blasts occurred around 7:30 pm in the crowded Moolganj area. The sound of the explosions, which took place near the Markaz mosque, was heard up to 500 metres from the spot. Police Commissioner of Kanpur Raghubir Lal told PTI that eight people were injured in the blasts that took place in two scooters parked in Mishri Bazar. The injured were rushed to hospital. Two of them were discharged after first aid and four others, who suffered serious burn injuries, were referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. The remaining two are under observation at the Kanpur hospital and are said to be out of danger, he added. Preliminary inquiry revealed that one of the scooters belonged to Ashwani Kumar, who was among the injured shifted to Lucknow. He told police that he had gone to the market to buy decorative lights for Diwali, the commissioner said. The second scooter belongs to Vijendra Prasad Rastogi, a resident of Govind Nagar. Police have not been able to contact him so far, he said. Multiple agencies, including Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF), have been roped in to investigate the incident from all possible angles. Nothing is being ruled out at this stage. Forensic experts and specialised teams are examining every aspect to ascertain the source and nature of the blast, Lal said. Since Diwali is approaching, we are exploring the possibility of a firecracker-related explosion as well, he said, adding that a terror angle is also not being ruled out. Security has been tightened in the neighbouring areas and all precautionary measures are being taken to curb rumour mongering, the officer said. A bomb disposal squad, forensic experts and anti-sabotage teams are at the spot to comb the site and collect samples. Intelligence units have been tasked with analysing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify any possible suspects, police said. The blast damaged the walls of nearby shops. A shopkeeper, Mohammad Uwais said, We were sitting inside the shop when suddenly there was a loud blast. People were startled and items of shops were scattered all over the road.
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh government to file their reply to the plea filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited, challenging the municipal Corporation's orders sealing Sahara Shahar. The court sought the replies by October 30. It also directed the state authorities to rehabilitate the livestock, if any were left inside the Sahara Shahar, at Kanha Upvan for proper care. Sahara Shahar, a 170-acre township in Lucknow's posh Gomtinagar, was sealed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation due to alleged violations of lease and licence agreements, a point contested by the Sahara group, which recently moved the court against the sealing order. A division bench, comprising Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Amitabh Rai, passed the order on the writ petition filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited. After hearing the matter at length, the bench said that the matter required consideration and so directed the parties to exchange the pleadings in the matter. Sahara India Corporation had strongly opposed the stand of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation for taking possession of Sahara Shahar property while sealing its six gates recently. The Sahara petition stated that Municipal authorities did not prepare any inventory of the properties and other valuable items inside the Sahara Shahar during sealing of the gates and taking possession of the property. It was also submitted that entire action was taken in a hurry without giving a proper opportunity of hearing and issuing notice to the Sahara people for vacating the premises. Opposing the plea, Lucknow Nagar Nigam said that the terms and conditions of the lease deed granted in 1994 were violated, and hence notices were issued in 2020 and in 2025, adding that the premises were sealed after giving a proper opportunity of hearing.
Azam Khan is the pillar of our party: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW: Azam Khan is a very senior leader and his strong influence had always been with the Samajwadi Party, said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav while visiting the SP stalwart at his residence in Rampur on Wednesday. The two leaders held a closed-door meeting for two hours, without Azams wife or son present at home. After stepping out from the meeting, Akhilesh said, The BJP is trying to set a world record by filing multiple cases against the Azam family. This is a big battle, and we will fight it together, said Akhilesh while interacting with media persons after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur. I couldnt meet Azam Khan when he was released from jail, so I have come to meet him now. We will continue to meet and move forward. Even in the Supreme Court, there was an attempt to throw a shoe at the judge. Just see, wherever PDA members are sitting, they are being harassed, said Akhilesh. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Khan was released from Sitapur jail on September 22, nearly 23 months after his conviction. Akhilesh added, I have come today to the residence of Azam Khan Ji to meet him and also to enquire about his health and well-being. He is the root of our party, and with such deep roots, their shade has always been with us. Akhilesh claimed that the cases against Azam Khan would be withdrawn after the formation of the SP government, signalling his continued support and respect for the senior leader. During his address and media interactions, Yadav emphasised Azam Khan's long-standing contributions to the party and expressed confidence in his significance within the organisation. However, when asked about Muhiubullah Nadvi, Akhilesh Yadav chose not to comment, maintaining silence on that particular issue. The SP chief said: In 2027, our government is going to be formed, and the voice of PDA will be strengthened. Later, sharing a photo of his meeting with Azam Khan, Akhilesh posted on X: How can one describe the tale of that meeting, where only emotions spoke in silence? pic.twitter.com/uHFxDoKDTw Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 8, 2025 The Samajwadi Party currently has 37 MPs and 107 MLAs, including 34 Muslim MLAs and four Muslim MPs. Earlier, Azam personally received Akhilesh, and both leaders went to Azam Khans residence in the same car. Akhilesh left Lucknow by private plane at 11:30 am on Wednesday for Rampur, first landing at Bareilly Airport and then taking a helicopter to land at Jauhar University in Rampur at 12:45 pm. Due to Azams insistence, Akhilesh left Rampur MP Mohibullah Nadvi in Bareilly. Azam had stated on Tuesday that he would meet only Akhilesh, not anyone else. I am not familiar with the Rampur MP, and we have never met, the SP leader had said. Azam Khan had been released from jail on September 23. At that time, Akhilesh did not go to receive him. Azam had remarked, We are not big leaders. If we were, a big leader would have come to receive us.
PM Mitra Park targets over Rs 10,000 crore in investment, 1 lakh new jobs: UP govt
Uttar Pradesh's PM Mitra Park in Lucknow and Hardoi, costing Rs 1,680 crore, is set to create over 1 lakh jobs and attract Rs 10,000 crore in investment. The project emphasizes environmental conservation with 11% of its land dedicated to greenery and fruit plantations, aiming to balance industrial growth with ecological preservation.
Four more people arrested following lynching of Dalit man in Raebareli
LUCKNOW: Four more persons were arrested in connection with the lynching of a Dalit man in the Unchahar area of Rae Bareli district after villagers mistook him for a thief. The incident has snowballed into a political row, with the Congress party targeting the Yogi-Adityanath government and the Centre. Meanwhile, the police authorities said that all the accused would face charges under the Gangsters Act and the National Security Act (NSA). They also warned against the incident as a caste-based interpretation, stating that the accused did not know the victims caste. Four more persons, including Shiv Prasad Agrahari, who stood as a mute spectator, relative of Shivam, the main accused, who sheltered him, and two others Lalli Pasi and his associate were arrested on Tuesday, taking the total arrests in the case to nine, Rae Bareli SP Yashveer Singh said. The victim was unknown to the villagers, and those involved in the incident hailed from various communities. Police will act against anyone spreading misinformation or disturbing communal harmony, the officer said. Notably, the NSA allows authorities to detain individuals to prevent actions considered prejudicial to the defence of India, with a maximum detention of 12 months, which can be revoked earlier too. The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, aims to tackle organised crime by providing special measures to deal with gangsters and anti-social activities. Hariom Valmiki, 38, was allegedly lynched by villagers who mistook him for a thief during a night vigil around 1 am on October 2, amid rumours that a gang was using drones for theft from homes. Five people, Vaibhav Singh, Vijay Kumar, Sahdev Pasi, Vijay Maurya, and Suresh Kumar Maurya, were arrested immediately after the incident. As per police sources, the victim was caught by villagers in Dandepur Jamunapur on the late October 1. A purported video went viral on social media, showing Hariom being brutally beaten by the men while seeking to reveal the names of his alleged accomplices. According to police, they found the mans body near a railway track in the Unchahar area on the morning of October 2. The case has been lodged under Section 103 (murder) of the BNS. So far, a total of nine people have been arrested. Raids are being conducted in other districts and States to look for 10-15 others involved in the incident, said the police authorities. The police authorities claimed to be keeping a vigilant eye on social media, added that police were making a list of people making false claims for actions to be taken. Raebareli Police also said the content in the video on social media was being investigated. UP Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna had said three police personnel, including a sub-inspector, were suspended for negligence.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh government to respond by October 30 to a plea from Sahara India Corporation Limited. Sahara is challenging the sealing of its Sahara Shahar property. The court also mandated proper care for any cattle found within the premises.
The Forgotten Manager Who Saved Indias Honour in the Gavaskar-Lillee Melbourne Test
The death of Group Captain Shahid Ali Khan Durrani, 89, at Lucknow recently, didnt find any worth mentioning space/minutes among cricket news. In true sense, he didnt play for India and was also not a high rank BCCI official but was associated with one cricket incident, which is still a hot topic after more than 44 years. He was a Vishisht Seva Medal winner, That story in brief is that India was frustrated with the various decisions umpire Rex Whitehead was taking during the 1980-81, three Test series between India and Australia. The third and the last Test at Melbourne saw a meltdown from Gavaskar. In the 2nd innings, Gavaskar at 70*, a Dennis Lillee ball struck on his pads, the umpire raised his finger, but Gavaskar was not convinced with the decision. Gavaskar stood his ground and the spat with Lillee boiled him so much that while going back to pavilion, ordered his batting partner Chauhan to leave the field with him. Cricket had never seen this before. At that crucial juncture, India was at the verge of conceding the Test, but manager Shahid Durrani sensibly stopped the pair at the boundary line and asked Chauhan to return to the middle and play. Any ban on the India team for this act could have serious implications. This is the same Test where India set Australia a target of 143 and with Kapil Dev 5/28 Australia were dismissed for 83, and India won by 60 runs. This single act earned Durrani a special mention and was appreciated by all. Although he was with services, his sports background (played hockey for the Lucknow University and was coach with diploma Class I from National Institute of Sports in Patiala) helped to remain associated with sports in many other ways also. When Pakistan toured India for the first time after independence to play a cricket Test series, he was in the organising committee for the Lucknow Test, as a volunteer. He was a key official for the 1982 Delhi Asian Games (Director of Asiad Protocol Committee). He picked the best brains from the services for the task and helped in organizing one of the best sports events in India . He was awarded Asiad Vashisht Jyoti for this. After retirement from the Air Force in 1983, he was instrumental in keeping cricket alive in Lucknow and the Times League, the UPTRON Trophy, and the Scooters India Trophy were played for many years. As per one of the releases of the SCCB, Wing Commander Shahid Ali Khan Durrani was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in June 1958 and joined Services Sports Control Board in April 1978. Prior to that he was the Commanding Officer of the newly raised Air Force School of Physical Fitness, Sambre and within two years, the unit was judged the best administered unit in the Training Command. This helped him and was appointed Chief-de-Mission for the Services sports contingent for the tour of Malaysia and Singapore during April/May 79. The contingent of 36 sportsmen not only won many hockey and football matches, helped in establishing friendly relations with the Armed Forces of these countries. His performance won high praise from India High Commissioners in Malaysia and Singapore as well as the Service Attaches in these countries. The story of his going to Australia as a manager is very interesting. It started with his selection as the SSCB secretary. Incidentally two other Air Force officers shortlisted for the post were Group Captain HT Bal Dani (1 Test) and Wing Commander VM Muddiah (2 Tests) but Durrani was selected. With the Services being a full member of the BCCI, he started attending the BCCI meetings. In the 1980 BCCI AGM, managers and assistant managers for the upcoming tours of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, and of India A teams visit to Pakistan were to be selected. Durrani decided to be in the race for the managers post for the Australia-NZ tour. Sought Departmental clearance and support from other state cricket associations but was still short of the majority. He still decided to contest. In an interview with the veteran sports journalist, Qaiser Mohammad Ali, Durrani revealed that he was elected as the India manager, not appointed as is the practice. The other strong candidate for the post was Keki Tarapore (with support from Ghulam Ahmed, then secretary of the BCCI). Before the voting took place, Maharaja Fatehsinh Rao Gaekwad, representing Baroda, asked me to withdraw my candidature with a promise of the managers post of the India A teams tour to Pakistan, disclosed Durrani. I turned down the proposal, telling him that I would rather fight and lose than turn my back to the fight. Eventually, when the voting took place I managed the majority comfortably, he recalled. Rest is history. This was the first time ever that a serving Armed Forces Officer was selected as a Manager of the Cricket team going on a tour abroad. This was the first time that a non-Test cricketer was chosen as a Manager of an Indian Cricket Team. He also received the 25th Independence Day medal in 1972. It is generally unknown that his family is one of the most decorated families in India: His father Nadir Ali Khan Durrani: Police Inspector in British-India, received the first Indian Police Independence medal in 1948. His son Lieutenant Colonel Shahzad Salim Durrani: Received a medal on the 50th Independence Day. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score His grand-son Lieutenant Shahnawaz Ali Khan Durrani: Received the 75th Independence Day medal.
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