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UP: Former IPS officer arrested in industrial plot allotment fraud case

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Police on Wednesday arrested a former IPS officer in connection with an alleged case of fraud and forgery related to the allotment of an industrial plot in Deoria district in 1999, officials said. According to the police, the accused, Amitabh Thakur, allegedly misused his official position as the then superintendent of police of Deoria to facilitate the allotment of an industrial plot by the District Industries Centre, in the name of his wife, Nutan Thakur, by using forged documents and false identities. The plot was subsequently sold for alleged monetary gain. DCP (Lucknow West) Vishwajeet Shrivastava said a complaint in this regard was filed by Sanjay Sharma, a resident of Rajajipuram, under the Tal Katora police station limits in Lucknow. The complaint alleged that false names, addresses and forged documents, including application forms, affidavits, treasury challans and transfer deeds, were used to obtain the allotment, while Thakur allegedly extended protection and assistance by misusing his official position, the officer said. Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered on September 12, 2025, under sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 34 and 120B of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, and a special investigation team (SIT) was constituted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), he said. During the probe, documentary evidence was collected from Deoria district, verification of the alleged false names and addresses was carried out in Bihar, and statements of witnesses were recorded, police said in a statement. On the basis of the evidence gathered, Thakur was arrested at around 3.45 am on Wednesday from the Maholi border in Sitapur district, officials said. He will be produced before a competent court in Deoria, as the alleged offence pertains to that district.

Rashtriya Prerna Sthal ready, PMlikely to inaugurate on Dec 25

UP forms SIT to probe codeine cough syrup trafficking network

New parking facility opens at Ghantaghar park

Play on hypocrisy of ruling class

Gangster killed in encounter

2 held taking bribe in Prayagraj, Mirzapur

Govt offers land rate cut for global capacity units

Dismissedcop, aide sent to jail till Dec 22

Govt to use spl POS machines to curb irregularities in fertiliser distribution

Farmer killed in tusker attack

New BJP dist members to elect UP chief

Land grab case: FormerSDM booked

UP pushes for empowerment of women

Ahead of New Year, police book 1,000 rowdies

LU set to host state-level round of Viksit Bharat Yuva Neta Samvad

Lucknow pub owners told to ensure fireproof premises

Three arrested in robbery case, one on run

Awareness event on organ donationheld at KGMU

Preparing surgical strike to identify infiltrators, shift them to detention centres: UP govt

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government has prepared a comprehensive blueprint to carry out a surgical strike against infiltrators, aimed at strengthening the states internal security. According to an official statement issued here on Tuesday, under its zero-tolerance policy, the government has launched a campaign to identify and act against infiltrators. This decisive step will not 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 .

Over 97 pc digitization of collected SIR forms over in UP: CEO

LUCKNOW: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is nearing its completion in Uttar Pradesh with UP Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa claiming that 97.3 per cent of the digitisation work of the forms collected so far was completed in the state. Rinwa met the representatives of recognised political parties on SIR and gathered feedback on the enumeration phase. However, the State Election Commission officials said that nearly 17.7 per cent of enumeration forms remain uncollected, and 30 per cent of voters remain unmapped. The CEO urged the political parties to cooperate in verifying the dead, those who had shifted and also the absentee voters. In turn, the representatives of the political parties requested for an extension in the counting phase of the process. Rinwa asked the political parties to name their block level assistants (BLAs). He stated that at polling stations (booths) where the BLOs had completed their work, they would provide the list of uncollectible voters to the BLAs. The list of such voters would be available district-wise on Election Officers website, as well as on a constituency-wise and booth-wise basis. Instructions were given to hold a meeting of BLAs with all BLOs by December 12th. The CEO informed the political representatives that the voters, who had gone abroad in search of job, education, business and other purposes and were still Indian citizens despite living there for a long time without taking the citizenship of any other country, could be registered as voters by filling out Form 6A instead of the enumeration form. Asking the people not to fill up the enumeration form for those not in India, the CEO said even if by mistake, someone had filled and submitted the enumeration form of such a migrant person, then the BLO concerned must be immediately informed about it, otherwise, if a complaint was made later and the person was found guilty in the investigation, action could be taken against him. Those who attended the meeting with Rinwa included representatives of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, CPI (M), Aam Aadmi Party and Apna Dal (S).

Woman allegedly linked to gangster-politician Mukhtar held in Ghazipur for land grabbing, extortion

LUCKNOW: A 50-year-old woman allegedly led by gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by the Ghazipur police in a land-grabbing and extortion case. According to police sources, Nikhat Parveen, the accused arrested, has half a dozen cases registered against her in Ghazipur, including two under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. All six cases were lodged during the last two years. Nikhat, who had been on the run for the last nine months in connection with the land grabbing case, was arrested from Kasimabad area of Ghazipur by the district police while acting on a tip-off from an informer on Monday. She was produced in court, which remanded her to judicial custody. She had been jailed earlier as well and was released on bail, said Nand Kumar Tiwari, Station House Officer of Kasimabad police station. He added that Nikhat is the wife of Riyaz Ahmed Ansari, the chairman of the Bahadurganj Nagar Panchayat. The police sources claimed that the case in which Nikhat was wanted, was registered in January this year. She, her husband and two others were booked for allegedly forcibly taking possession of land belonging to one Suraj Sonkar, a member of the Dalit community. The land was allegedly transferred in Riyazs name through threats and intimidation. In his complaint, Surajs son, Subhash, claimed his father, out of fear, never shared his trauma with the family and the pressure he was facing. After Surajs death, Riyaz allegedly succeeded in getting the land transferred in his name. When Subhash learnt of this, he confronted Riyaz and Nikhat on December 27, 2024, and demanded the land back accusing them of manipulating the will. He alleged that Riyazs nephew Shakeel and brother-in-law Kamal Ahmed then arrived at the spot, and all four hurled casteist abuses at him. Shakeel and Kamal allegedly pushed him and threatened to kill him and his family if he pursued the matter or approached the police. As the case was lodged on the basis of a complaint submitted by Subhash and the police probe commenced. Additional Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur, Atul Kumar Sonkar, said police arrested Riyaz and the two co-accused but Nikhat fled. The case against Nikhat , her husband and their accomplices was registered on charges including an intentional insult aimed at provoking breach of peace along with criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt. Provisions of the SC/ST Act were also invoked against the accused, said police sources. Mukhtar Ansari, 63, who died in March, last year after suffering a cardiac arrest in Banda jail, where he was lodged, was a five-time MLA from the Mau constituency in eastern Uttar Pradesh. He was convicted in eight cases and was an infamous history-sheeter, with a total of 61 cases registered against him in various police stations across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

'Adopt another faith': 3 arrested for religious conversion bid; books, pendants, slogans recovered

Three men were arrested in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attempting to convert villagers through inducement. Police registered an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, following a complaint. Religious materials were recovered from a prayer premises during the investigation.

IndiGo cancels nearly 500 flights today; govt to cut routes

IndiGo cancelled nearly 500 flights on Tuesday, extending disruptions at the airline for the eighth straight day, sources said. Bengaluru and Delhi saw even larger disruptions. 121 cancellations were reported from Bengaluru, including 58 arrivals and 63 departures. 152 flights were cancelled from Delhi. At Hyderabad Airport, 58 flights were cancelled, 14 arrivals and 44 departures. At least 81 flights were cancelled from Chennai, 31 from Mumbai, 26 from Lucknow and 16 from Ahmedabad. The ongoing crisis may also cost IndiGo several routes in the current winter schedule. Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said the government will definitely cut the airlines slot allocation as a penalty. We will issue an order to reduce some routes from IndiGos winter schedule. These will be reassigned to other carriers and returned to IndiGo only when it demonstrates the capability to operate them, Naidu told DD news. IndiGo operates more than 2,200 daily flights across 90 domestic and over 40 international destinations. On Monday alone, it cancelled more than 560 flights across six major metro airports as operational issues continued to escalate. Government will take strict action: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Indigo crisis

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

Focus on devpt projects & SIR, Yogi reaches out to public reps in west UP

Vande Mataram once united,now used to divide: Akhilesh

Coordination between org, govt to be key factor in BJP chiefs selection

LMC steps up to make shelter homes winter-ready

City breathes poor air for 2nd day; smog to intensify

Mining dept drive nets Rs 1.5 crore in fine over three months

Five held for realtors kidnapping and murder over land dispute

Leopard that terrorised Bahraich residents trapped

Singing Vande Mataram does not violate faith: Shia cleric

Ponzi scam: 26 bank a/cs unearthed; Sonu Sood, Khali summoned

Woman steals sister-in-laws baby, returns to first hubby; both held

Codeine syrup: Sonbhadra SIT uncovers Rs 425cr turnover through bogus firms

Jail warder suspended for links with STF constable held in codeine syrup racket

Cultural group launched

Dont force smart prepaid meters: Assn

falls, dollar woes rise for Indian kids in US

Docs suggest norms for emergency treatment, training

Druglord fails to sniff cops presence, held in encounter

Nivesh Mitra: In 8 yrs, 19L digi licences issued, says govt

Experiential tours to bring Braj on global map

Sustainable growth in Braj on cards

Govt to develop Braj region on lines of Ayodhya, Kashi

Cow rearing key for faith& economy

15cr devotees to visit Magh Mela, says CS

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

Citizens livingabroad shoulduse Form-6A

Digi tools help UP track high-risk pregnancies, boost maternal health

BSP appoints booth level agents to help voters in SIR process

Rohit Made Me Comfortable, Allowed Me To Be Free With Him And Express Myself, Says Shardul

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said veteran opener Rohit Sharma made him feel comfortable and encouraged self-expression, something which he is now eager to experience again in the Mumbai Indians' camp for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Ahead of retentions, Thakur was traded from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to the Mumbai Indians, a side where he was a support bowler in 2010. Abhi aur pata chalega jab sath me baithenge toh. Kaafi masti hogi. He made me comfortable, he allowed me to be free with him, and he allowed me to express myself. We became comfortable with each other, and he played a major part in it, Thakur was quoted as saying by the franchises website on Monday. Thakur, whos played 13 Tests, 47 ODIs, and 25 T20Is for India, noted that the exposure to the MI dressing room environment in IPL 2010 instilled the professionalism in him to achieve greater things in his cricketing career. I was made to play practice games. I bowled with a new ball, so that boosted my morale and confidence to another level, and I was picking wickets. I was lucky enough to experience the dressing room early in my days, Thakur said. I was already feeling comfortable in front of senior players. Somewhere down the line, whatever the way I was treated during the Mumbai Indians camp, also, that small gesture from the Mumbai Indians helped me a lot to grow in my career, he added. Thakur, who is turning out for Mumbai in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, also credited MI Director of Cricket Rahul Sanghvi and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey for their daily guidance and inputs shaping his growth as a professional cricketer. I was already feeling comfortable in front of senior players. Somewhere down the line, whatever the way I was treated during the Mumbai Indians camp, also, that small gesture from the Mumbai Indians helped me a lot to grow in my career, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians, along with Chennai Super Kings, are the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), claiming five titles apiece. MI have, among others, picked Thakur to bolster their squad, hoping to win their sixth title in the upcoming IPL 2026. Article Source: IANS

Flight attendants play with baby stranded with parent at airport

Lucknow: Amidst the airline crisis that left many passengers stranded following flight cancellations, an uplifting moment was captured at the airport: IndiGo flight attendants were seen playfully engaging with a baby. A video shared by Instagram user Rashmi Trivedi shows a group of air hostesses having fun with the child, providing a brief moment 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 .

'Verify identity before hiring for work': UP CM urges people to be alert against 'illegal migrants'

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, urged people to remain alert, ensuring proper verification of individuals before hiring him/her for a job at home or commercial establishments. This comes amid the campaign going on in Uttar Pradesh to identify Bangladeshis and Rohingya residing and working illegally in the state, along with the setting up of detention camps. He said that illegal immigrants could not be given protection at any cost. The state government had commenced an extensive drive recently across the state seeking details of Bangladeshis and Rohingya working as sanitation workers, domestic help, helpers at various shops, etc. Making the appeal on microblogging site X on Monday morning, Yogi posted in Hindi saying the security, social harmony, and robust law and order of Uttar Pradesh were his governments top priorities. Strict and decisive action has been initiated against Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators who are residing illegally in the state. The CM appealed to the citizens of the state to remain alert and to verify the identity of any person before employing them for domestic or commercial work. He said that the citizens of the state had the first right on government resources instead of those residing illegally. Sharing a letter on X written by him and addressed to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi added that the security of the state was the collective responsibility. The CM begins the letter with a reference to a recent Supreme Court observation, which had said a red carpet cannot be rolled out for infiltrators while hearing a matter. , , - pic.twitter.com/2u0CP0AapW Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 8, 2025 This makes it clear that infiltrators are not acceptable at any cost. The resources are meant for citizens, not infiltrators, he added. Yogi continued by writing: The local bodies have been instructed to identify and prepare a list of suspicious foreign elements. Unauthorised burden on public resources needs to be cleared. Benefits meant for the deprived section of society through schemes cannot be allowed to be divided. He said that clearing unauthorised encroachments on public institutions was necessary to ensure that the benefits of government schemes were extended to the citizens of the state only. He added: A special drive of verification of documents to identify infiltrators and sending them to the detention centres for further action is going on. The Chief Minister had earlier instructed the 17 municipal corporations to prepare a list of Bangladeshis and Rohingya hired for jobs like sanitation work and share it with the Divisional Commissioners and IGs of the division and range concerned. These officials were directed to set up detention centres in each division where illegal immigrants would be kept until formalities for their deportation to their respective countries were completed. Last week, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which alleged that some Rohingya people were deported illegally, the Supreme Court had questioned how intruders, who cross into India illegally, could demand that due legal process should apply to expel them.

Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India

Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tides MSME community a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UKs leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses from nano to micro and emerging SMEs have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tides largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, This milestone is more than a number its a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses who have been gravely underserved save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally . A trusted business partner for Indias entrepreneurs Tides success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tides member make-up Tides growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennialsreflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among Indias youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that its never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of Indias most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tides Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tides flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tides progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India with a 500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores Indias role as a cornerstone of Tides global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tides financial ecosystem including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tides strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of Indias efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. Among some of the exciting new features to be launched next year, include investments, acquiring, insurance, easy access to formal credit, banking services and advanced payment acceptance solutions. Tide is here to make managing business smoother and more successful. About Tide Launched in 2017, Tide is the leading business management platform in the UK. Tide helps SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related admin services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide has nearly 800,000 SME members in the UK (14% market share) and 1,000,000 SMEs in India. Tide launched in Germany in May 2024 and in France in September 2025. Tide has also been recognised with the Great Place to Work certification three years in a row. Tide has been funded by Anthemis, Apax Digital Funds, Augmentum Fintech, Creandum, Salica Investments, Latitude, LocalGlobe, SBI Group, Speedinvest and TPG, amongst others. It employs more than 2,500 Tideans worldwide. Tides long-term ambition is to be the leading business management platform globally. www.linkedin.com/company/tide-banking twitter.com/TideBusinessIND www.instagram.com/tidebusinessindia/ www.facebook.com/TideBusinessIndia

LU Admit Card 2025: Lucknow University odd semester exam hall ticket released at lkouniv.ac.in; download here

Lucknow University admit card 2025: Lucknow University has released the admit cards for the Odd Semester Examinations 2025 on its official website, covering programmes across Education, Arts, Commerce, Science, and the Institute of New and Renewable Energy. Students appearing for courses such as B.El.Ed., B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Com., M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics, B.Voc., and M.Sc. Renewable Energy can now download their hall tickets online. The examinations will be conducted in December across multiple dates and shifts as notified by the university.

Cycle Pure Agarbathi Supports the 2nd Edition of Ability Sports League (ASL) T20

Cycle Pure Agarbathi , Indias leading agarbathi manufacturer, continues its commitment to inclusive sports by sponsoring the 2 nd edition of the Ability Sports League (ASL) T20 . The tournament will be held from 9 th to 13 th December 2025 at KSCAs Alur Cricket Ground, Bengaluru. Mr. Arjun Ranga hands over the sponsorship cheque for ASL T20 2025, strengthening Cycle Pure Agarbathis support for inclusive sports As a principal partner, Cycle Pure Agarbathi has extended sponsorship support for this edition of the league. Building on last years contribution where the brand provided professional-grade cricket kits and equipment, this year, Cycle Pures contribution focuses entirely on financial sponsorship to strengthen the leagues operations and ensure a seamless experience for participating athletes. The Ability Sports League T20, organised by Kshamata Innovation Foundation and Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy, is Indias primer wheelchair cricket league. Since its inception in 2018, the league has empowered over 600 wheelchair athletes with a platform to showcase their talent, resilience, and sporting spirit. Mr. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathi , said, We are proud to continue our association with the Ability Sports League. Our sponsorship this season reflects our commitment to building inclusive platforms that celebrate the determination and excellence of differently-abled athletes. Through ASL, we are not only promoting wheelchair cricket but also building a stronger, more inclusive sporting culture in India. Ms. Kshama Rangan, Director, Kshamata Innovation Foundation, organiser of Ability Sports League T20 , said, We are grateful for Cycle Pure Agarbathis continued support, which has been instrumental in sustaining and growing the Ability Sports League. This financial sponsorship ensures that our athletes can focus entirely on their game, while we provide them with a seamless and professional tournament experience. Together, we wish to establish a roadmap to create equal opportunities, recognition and career for wheelchair athletes in the Nations favourite game. This edition, Take Sports ASL T20 2025 will feature six-city based teams Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow with athletes representing 16 States from across India. This pan-India participation underscores the leagues growing stature as a national platform for wheelchair cricket, bringing together talent, resilience, and sporting spirit from diverse corners of the country.

PM Modi slams Congress for overruling Mahatma Gandhi's wishes on Vande Matram, cites appeasement politics

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of breaking into pieces national song Vande Mataram under the guise of social harmony, and said it was still following the politics of appeasement. He also targeted former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for agreeing with the suggestion that Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Vande Mataram, Modi cited a letter written by Nehru to Subhash Chandra Bose claiming that the background of Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims. He said the letter was written following a protest by Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Lucknow. Quoting the letter, Modi said, Nehru had written that he had read the background of the song and it could spark anger amongst Muslims. Modi said later Congress convened a session in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Bengal to review the use of Vande Mataram. But, on October 26, Congress compromised on Vande Mataram. They broke it into pieces under the mask of social harmony, but history is witness. This was Congress' attempt at politics of appeasement. Under pressure of politics of appeasement, Congress agreed to divide Vande Mataram. This is the reason Congress also bowed to the demand for partition., Modi alleged. Parliament winter session LIVE updates | Where were BJP's political ancestors during anti-British flight, asks Gogoi The prime minister said history is a testament to the fact that Congress knelt before the Muslim League and did this under pressure. This is an instance of the politics of appeasement of the Congress. Because it bowed to the division of Vande Mataram, it bowed to the division of India later on. Congress has maintained the same politics of appeasement even today, he asserted amid thumping of desks by treasury benches. The prime minister recalled that Mahatma Gandhi wrote in 1905 that Vande Mataram has become so popular that it has emerged as national anthem and wondered that why was injustice meted out to it. If Vande Mataram was so popular, why was injustice meted out to it, why was it betrayed in the last century. What were those forces that were so powerful to overrule the wishes of Mahatma Gandhi on Vande Mataram, he said. Modi lamented that the Constitution was hrottled and the nation chained by the Emergency when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years. The prime minister also noted that Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity despite British oppression. When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time, the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind bars, he said. The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass, Modi said. Modi noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle. The mantra energised and inspired India's freedom movement and showed the path of courage and determination. Remembering that sacred Vande Mataram today is a great privilege for all of us in this House. It is a matter of pride for us that we are witnessing the historic occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years, he said. The prime minister recalled that the British were forced to ban Vande Mataram even though they brought in laws to prevent printing and propagation of the poem. Vande Mataram was written at a time when, after the uprising of 1857, the British government was alarmed and unleashing various forms of oppression. A campaign was underway to push the British national anthem 'God Save the Queen' into every household. Through Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay responded to this challenge with great strength and resolve. British divided Bengal in 1905, but Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity, he said.

Panic grips Assam migrant workers facing eviction in U.P.

On December 4, a team from the Lucknow Municipal Corporation led by mayor Sushma Kharkwal arrived to check documents, aiming to identifyBangladeshis and Rohingya people living in the area illegally

Man accused of raping minor found dead

Green milestone: UP crosses 3L solar energy installations

Drunk flyer arrested after causing chaos at city airport

Three killed, three injured as car collides with bus in Gonda

CM orders crackdown on illegal liquor trade

Govts policies must aim at serving public interest: Maya

Six cyber fraudsters arrested in Sitapur for Rs 11.95 crore crypto scam

Cleanliness lapses will invite action

2 city tradersend life overfin problems

35 more IndiGo Lucknow flights cancelled on Sunday

Kin held for murder of visually impaired man

3 workers injured in wall collapse

Bengaluru MNC worker dies ofheart attack at Lucknow airport

MLA resolves peoples woes in spl camp

Safety issue derails housing scheme for senior citizens

Yahiyaganj Gurdwara to be heritage and tourism site

Man accuses builder of assault

Uttar Pradesh emerging as leading startup hub

Bahraich police nab 3 stealing vehicles for sale in Nepal

Experts to discuss roadmap for devpt of Braj region

Five of family injured as car hits tanker

Wolf drags away 4-year-oldboy in Bahraich

GondaAyodhya highway crash: 3 killed, 3 critical as car collides head on with bus

A wedding procession turned tragic on the Gonda-Ayodhya Highway when a car carrying a newly-married groom and his family collided head-on with a bus. The accident near Anbhula Mod resulted in three fatalities and left three others, including the groom, critically injured as they were en route to Ayodhya airport.

Kuldeep Bags Impact Player Of The Series Award After Indias 2-1 Series Win

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium: After India secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was named the impact player of the series award. The Kanpur-based spinner took nine wickets in three matches at an average of 20.77 and became the leading wicket-taker in a series heavily dominated by batters. Guys, I've got the honour and the pleasure of presenting the impact player of the series. I just think in a series where everyone contributes, I know we say it a lot, but in a series where you've all contributed in all three games, and a series where the bat dominates in most of the contests, the impact player of the series for this series is Kuldeep Yadav, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Sunday. Nothing much from my side. Everything the coach has already told. So, congrats to Virat bhai and Jaisu - he played an unbelievable innings and thats it, enjoy, said Kuldeep. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. But he bounced back to take another four-wicket haul while conceding just 41 runs in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, which India won by nine wickets to seal the series 2-1. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The series continues with matches in New Chandigarh (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17), and Ahmedabad (December 19). Article Source: IANS

Wolf terror intensifies in Bahraich; 4-year-old child dragged away from beside mother, remains missing

A four-year-old boy was tragically snatched by a wolf from his sleeping mother in Bahraich, with only torn clothes and body fragments found. This incident is part of a disturbing surge in wolf attacks, which have claimed 10 lives, including eight children, in the past two months.

Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join Mumbais Squad For SMAT: Report

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After smashing a century in the final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to join the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). As per the Cricbuzz report, a senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official has confirmed Jaiswal's availability for SMAT. He has made himself available for the SMAT campaign, the official said on Sunday Defending champions Mumbai, captained by Shardul Thakur, are currently stationed in Lucknow and sit atop Elite Group A with five wins in six outings. Their final league clash is slated for December 8 against Odisha. From there, the top two teams in each of the four Elite Groups will progress to the Super League. The next stage will be played in Pune on December 12, 14, and 16, culminating in the championship final on December 18. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. The Indian national selection committee rested Jaiswal for the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa while naming a 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav on December 3. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswals inclusion in Mumbais squad will strengthen the teams chances as the youngster will be entering the tournament on the back of an unbeaten ODI century. He notched up a magnificent 116* in 121 deliveries to help India chase a 271-run target with ease and clinch the three-game series 2-1. Article Source: IANS

Lucknow's Hazratganj through the corridors of times

Hazratganj, Lucknow's historic high street, evolved from its colonial origins to become a cherished social hub. Once a vibrant center for shopping, entertainment, and leisurely 'Ganjing', it underwent a significant heritage rejuvenation project. This transformation restored its old-world elegance, preserving its timeless charm for future generations.

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