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SC raps Rahul but stays proceedings
NEW DELHI, Aug 4:If you are a true Indian, you wouldnt say such a thing, the Supreme Court today said as it censured Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The top court, however, stayed the proceedings initiated in the matter against Gandhi before a Lucknow court. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih issued notice to the Uttar [] The post SC raps Rahul but stays proceedings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
UP Anti-Terrorist Squad nabs two for plotting to incite communal discord
LUCKNOW: In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), on Monday evening, busted a gang comprising two individuals, allegedly engaged in hatching a conspiracy to incite communal disharmony and wage an ideological war against the state of India. As per the ATS sources, the arrests were part of a wider investigation into radical online networks linked to Pakistan. The UP ATS, initially detained Ajmal Ali, 19, from Amroha in western UP on August 2 for questioning. Based on Ajmals grilling, his mentor, Usama Maj Sheikh, 24, was picked up from Thane on August 3. The ATS arrested both Ajmal and Usama officially on Monday. The ATS sources claimed that sustained electronic surveillance and intelligence inputs led them to uncover a WhatsApp group named Reviving Islam with over 400 members, including three group administrators. The majority of the group members were reportedly based in Pakistan, while one mobile number linked to the group was traced to a UP resident. The ATS sleuths identified that the number belonged to Ajmal Ali, son of Asgar Khan, of Dehra village under Naugawan Sadat police station in Amroha district. Ajmal was found to be actively promoting radical ideology against non-Muslim communities and was involved in propagating anti-India content across multiple social media platforms, said the ATS sources. Ajmal was summoned to the ATS headquarters in Lucknow for questioning, during which he confessed that he was part of the Reviving Islam WhatsApp group. Ajmal also confessed to being in touch with several Pakistani nationals on other social media platforms. He revealed the identity of Thanes Usama Maj Sheikh, whom he considered his mentor. Usama was operating through an Instagram handle, said the ATS sources. ATS added that Usama, son of Maj Sheikh, residing near a Dargah in Badlapur village under Badlapur West police station in Thane district of Maharashtra, was allegedly in regular touch with Ajmal through Instagram and the encrypted messaging platform Signal. They used to exchange views on overthrowing the democratically elected government of India and replacing it with Sharia law through violent jihad, said an ATS source. Consequently, UP ATS registered an FIR arresting Ajmal and produced him before the court, which sent him to judicial custody. Following further leads, the ATS tracked down Usama Maj Sheikh, arresting him on August 4, 2025, from his residence in Badlapur in Thane, Maharashtra. He was interrogated further regarding his role in the ideological indoctrination and recruitment of radical youth for extremist objectives, said the ATS sources. As per the ATS sources, the preliminary inquiry revealed that the objective of both the persons was to incite communal hatred, provoke religious animosity, and prepare ground for a violent movement to establish Ghazwa-e-Hindan Islamist concept of religious conquestby spreading Sharia law through jihad. Both Ajmal and Usama were allegedly influencing Muslim youth against non-Muslims while pushing them to join anti-national activities aimed at destabilising the country, the ATS added.
Cow stranded on 4th floor of multistorey building in Lucknow, sends locals in panic
No one knows how the cow climbed up to the fourth floor, local corporator Gulshan Abbas Rizvi said
LUCKNOW: The ongoing investigation into the alleged suicide of a second-year BDS student is being hampered by the delay in the submission of an internal report by Sharda University, according to Greater Noida police authorities. Police officials claimed that the universitys five-member internal complaints committee was supposed to submit the probe report within five days, but it's been delayed for over a fortnight. On July 18, a female student of the second year BDS course was found dead inside her room 1209(C) on the 12th floor of Mandela hostel of Sharda University at around 8.45 pm. The victim hailed from Gurugram and was spotted hanging from the ceiling fan in her hostel room after a student of the neighbouring room number 1209(B) received a call from the deceaseds parents to check on her as she was not picking their call. The college authorities, without informing the police or parents for over 90 minutes, rushed the girl to Sharda Hospital, where doctors declared her dead upon arrival and alerted Knowledge Park police via 112. The deceased had left a suicide note naming two of her faculty members, accusing them of harassment and humiliation. The parents submitted a complaint against five faculty members, including the dean of the dental department and an FIR was lodged against all five. The two teachers who were named by the deceased were arrested immediately. The arrested assistant professor Shairy Vashist and associate professor Mahinder Singh Chouhan were languishing in jail, said the police, adding that a case under Sections 108 (abetment to suicide), 238 (destruction of evidence), 79 (insulting modesty of a woman), 352 (insult), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) was registered against five faculty members of the college at Knowledge Park police station. BDS 2nd year student dies by suicide in Sharda University hostel in Greater Noida According to a senior police officer, the district police authorities had information that the internal complaint committee had submitted its report to the vice-chancellor of the university. But it has not yet been handed over to the police. The university is delaying the report, citing its incompleteness, said the police officer seeking anonymity. He added that police had recorded statements of over 15 persons so far but further progress in the probe was being hampered by the absence of the report. The probe conducted by the police authorities confirms that the university administration did not inform the police or parents for more than an hour after the incident. Later, they accused the deceased of underperformance and low attendance. If this was the case, they would not have issued an admit card to the student for annual exams, argued the officer, adding that they are examining laptop, mobile, and other electronic gadgets to collect evidence. The statements of the deceaseds parents were also recorded by the committee and the police. The cop claimed that police statements were recorded before the Knowledge Park police on August 1 and all the evidence were submitted to the Supreme Court committee. We are also waiting for the report, but we were informed that the committee is unable to finalise it due to errors flagged by their legal team. They (university) are powerful and not ready to listen anything, said the deceaseds father. However, the university did not respond to any questions related to the report.
Man who murdered wife in Delhi in 2004 arrested after 21 years
Veerpal, who murdered his wife in Delhi in 2004, was arrested in Lucknow after 21 years on the run. He had been living under a false name, working as a labourer, and remarried. Delhi Police reopened the cold case, tracked him down, and apprehended him, bringing closure to a long-standing investigation.
2 minor girls dead, elderly man injured after wall collapses in UP's Sitapur village
In Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, heavy rains caused a mud wall to collapse, tragically killing two minor girls, Chandni (14) and Shivasi (12). Their grandfather, Rampal (60), sustained injuries but survived. Due to continuous rainfall and safety concerns, district authorities have ordered the closure of schools in Lucknow, Raebareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Bahraich, and Ambedkar Nagar.
Remarks against Army: SC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 4 : If you are a true Indian, you wouldnt say such a thing, the Supreme Court remarked on Monday while slamming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The top court, however, stayed proceedings against Gandhi before a Lucknow court in the matter. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the [] The post Remarks against Army: SC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The remarks came as the court stayed proceedings against Gandhi in a Lucknow court case related to the issue
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged comments regarding China capturing Indian territory, stating that if he were a rue Indian, he should not make such statements. The apex court strongly disapproved of Gandhi making what it called irresponsible statements regarding China's alleged acquisition of Indian land. How do you (Gandhi) know that 2,000 sq km was acquired by China? What is the credible material? A true Indian would not say this. When there is a conflict at the border, can you say such things? Why can't you ask these questions in Parliament? questioned the two-judge bench of the top court, headed by Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih. The court observed that as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Gandhi should not have made such statements during a time of border conflict. But you are a Leader of the Opposition, it added. However, the Supreme Court granted relief to Gandhi by staying further proceedings in the defamation case and fixed the matter for further hearing after three weeks. Stay of further proceedings. We issue notice. List after three weeks, Justice Datta said. During the hearing on Monday, the apex court remarked that freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) does not permit making any statement without responsibility. Why on social media and not in Parliament? You should say it in Parliament, the court asked Gandhi. In response, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Gandhi, argued that his client was being harassed through defamation charges. If he cannot say such things as Leader of the Opposition, then how will democratic dialogue function? he said. In May, the Allahabad High Court had rejected Gandhis plea challenging the summoning order passed by an MP-MLA court in Lucknow. The defamation complaint, filed by former Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Director Uday Shankar Srivastava, is pending in a Lucknow court. According to Srivastava, the alleged derogatory remarks were made by Gandhi on December 16, 2022, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Failed UP government focused on events, not flood relief: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the corrupt and failed administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising super VVIP rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed that floods had affected 402 villages across 37 tehsils, impacting 84,392 people. Seventeen districts, including Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Varanasi, were reported to be severely affected. There is a terrifying situation not just in Prayagraj but across the entire state due to floods, Yadav said. People are facing acute shortages of food and drinking water. Sanitation has collapsed, forcing many to live in inhuman conditions. He added that children, pregnant women, and the elderly are struggling to access healthcare due to disrupted medical services. People are scared of rats, poisonous insects, and the threat of electric shocks. Homes are collapsing, belongings have been washed away, and many are left without even a change of clothes, Yadav claimed. He alleged that the administration is missing from the ground while the government is usy with self-promotion and photo-ops. The SP leader also highlighted the loss of critical documents such as ID cards, ration cards, bank papers, and educational certificates, and said vehicles and livelihoods had been destroyed. Yadav expressed concern about the outbreak of water-borne diseases, disruption in childrens education, and the inability of families to conduct last rites due to submerged cremation grounds. In Varanasi, the Ganga river crossed the danger mark on Monday, flooding ghats and forcing authorities to shift cremations and other religious rituals to rooftops and elevated platforms. According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 72.1 metres, well above the danger level of 71.262 metres. Calling for a detailed response from the BJP government, Yadav said: The public is living in fear and uncertainty. The images of devastation lay bare the hollow claims of development and smart cities. People are angry. Relief will come only when the BJP goes.
Due to persistent heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, schools in Lucknow are closed, and several areas in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya and Varanasi, are flooded. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has deployed a ministerial team to oversee relief operations in affected districts, ensuring timely aid and monitoring. The IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall in the region.
Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari arrested in Lucknow, here's what happened
It is alleged that Umar Ansari intended to secure illegal gains and submitted forged documents reportedly bearing the fake signatures of his mother, Afshan Ansari, in the court.
Due to severe weather and continuous rainfall, Lucknow schools are closed on Monday. Varanasi faces inundation from the rising Ganga, suspending boat operations and disrupting traffic. CM Yogi Adityanath directs urgent relief efforts across flood-hit Uttar Pradesh, deploying ministerial teams and emphasizing accountability. Prayagraj is also severely affected by waterlogging.
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansaris son Umar arrested in Lucknow on cheating, forgery charges
LUCKNOW: Umar Ansari, son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly submitting forged documents in court in a bid to recover his father's seized properties. According to a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur, the properties were seized under provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act. A petition was filed in the court seeking the release of the properties belonging to the jailed gangster who had died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda in March this year. It is alleged that Umar Ansari intended to secure illegal gains and submitted forged documents reportedly bearing the fake signatures of his mother, Afshan Ansari, in the court, the statement said. Afshan Ansari is currently absconding and carries a reward of Rs 50,000 on her head. Upon learning of the fraudulent activity, a case was registered against Umar Ansari at the Mohammadabad police station, with charges filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read the statement. Umar Ansari has been arrested, and a further probe is underway, the statement added. According to police sources, a team of Ghazipur police arrested Umar Ansari from Lucknow.
Insider track | Go easy on Jaishankar
When a fiery MP turns gentle, you know somethings up. Rajya Sabha often hums with intense debates, but occasionally, levity sneaks in and so it did when Jaya Bachchan was playfully warned by her family (read: Big B and kin) to go soft on Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar. Dont grill him too much, she said with a twinkle, bringing chuckles across the Parliament premises. Someone nearby quipped, But who can stop you, Jaya Ji, from asking tough questions? Quick as ever, Jaishankar responded with characteristic wit: Please do ask. I actually enjoy answering them. Its an important and fascinating part of my job. BJPs cloak-and-dagger routine No names, please. We still want a shot! Even seasoned BJP veterans are scratching their heads over one mystery: Whos going to be the next party president? And oh, whos the next Vice President of India? Both questions are wrapped in a fog of secrecy thicker than Delhis winter smog. This time, even the inner circle doesnt know, a senior leader confided. The delay is officially due to organisational polls, but insiders whisper its more about keeping media speculationand political ambitionsin check. In hushed tones, party elders joke: Jiska naam chhapa, uska kaam khatam (If your name gets published, your chances vanish). One Union Minister reportedly pleaded with a reporter, Aaiye, chai pijiye, baat kariye but promiseno headlines with my name. If you write, mera toh khatia kharaab ho jaayega! (Come, lets chat over tea, but if you name me as a contender, Im finished). Welcome to the new rule in Lutyens Delhi: Speak softly, carry no ambitionand avoid journalists like the plague. Plugs out to lock in security The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is taking no chances in the digital age. Starting August 1, all desktop USB ports for mass storage devices across its officesincluding PSUs and statutory bodiesare now officially blocked. Worried about rogue pen drives? So is the ministry. The circular reads: Use NICNET or NIC controller-based internet access. No Wi-Fi cowboys allowed! Well, not in those exact words, but you get the point. Government employees now face a new workplace motto: No USB, no problem unless you forget your NIC password. Har Har Mahadev season in full swing Kanwars, Jyotirlingas, and election vibes? Its the holy month of Sawan, and BJP leadersespecially from Bihar and Uttar Pradeshare taking the spiritual route for an audience with Lord Shiva. Kanwars slung over their shoulders, chants of Har Har Mahadev! echoing, and temple visits to Varanasi, Deoghar, Somnath, and Ujjainthis is faith and, perhaps, a touch of electoral foresight rolled into one. Actor-politician Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP from Northeast Delhi, recently completed the Kanwar Yatra from Bihar to Jharkhand, joining thousands in song and devotion. Jai Shri Ram may be the past chant; now its all about Mahadev. A cheeky non-BJP MP commented, In Bihar, its Har Har Mahadev. Wait till Bengal elections then well hear Jai Maa Kali. Faith or focus group tested slogan? The timing has eyebrows raising in both temple queues and polling booths. Comfort ticketing for VVIPs Indian Railways is going digitalwith a twist. A new e-ticketing portal is being rolled out specifically for current and former Members of Parliamentno more long queues or paperwork. The elite can now book and cancel train tickets from the comfort of their homesor chambers. A senior railway official called it convenience-driven and inclusive. Critics might call it belated. Either way, its a step towards catching up with the digital age. Next up: We dont yet know! UP proposes, Centre disposes Well, it seems all may not be perfectly synced between Lucknow and Delhiat least when it comes to top bureaucratic appointments. Word has it that UP CM Yogi Adityanath was keen on giving his Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh (IAS, 1988 batch) a one-year extension beyond his July 31 retirement. The proposal was duly sent to the Centre (since DoPT calls the shots for IAS extensions), but it didnt quite make the cut. With no green light from Delhi, CM Yogi had to shift to Plan B, settling on SP Goyal (IAS, 1989 batch) instead. Dj vu? Just a bitthis feels eerily similar to the episode in May when the state sought an extension for DGP Prashant Kumar (IPS, 1990 batch). That, too, was politely declined by the MHA. The signals? Lets just say... not exactly in tune!
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The sports industry was the focal point of discussion on Sunday between India and the United Kingdom. On one hand, Indias cricket team is currently touring England, while on the other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently signed crucial commercial agreements with the UK, reaffirming the importance of Indo-UK relations. Within this timeframe, a week-long sports delegation visit by FICCIs Sports Committee to the UK resulted in several significant engagements. The delegation, supported by the Indian High Commission in Manchester, was led by Dr. Kanishka Pandey, Chairman of the FICCI Sports Committee for Uttar Pradesh and Head of Centre for Sports Research at IMT Ghaziabad. The main event was the IndiaManchester Sports Business Forum organized at Deloitte, Manchester. The forum brought together prominent stakeholders from the Indian and British sports sectors. Distinguished participants included representatives from GMR Sports, Manchester Metropolitan University, Loughborough University, Salford University, Sports UK, and the Manchester City Council. Dr. Kanishka Pandey presented Indias perspective on a range of issues including, recognizing sports as a fundamental right integral to national development, utilizing sports for social transformation, emphasizing the urgency of collaboration between educational institutions and industry to promote research and evidence-based policy-making, and the need to develop sports technology, education, and urban-level strategic planning in line with IndiaUK cooperation. Notable attendees included Preeti Jhangiani, Co-Founder, Pro Panja League. Yawar Abbas, Deputy CEO and Head Sports & Events, Manchester City Council; Sanjay Bahl, Prof. Andy Miah of Salford University; and Dr. Steve Tickle, among others. The FICCI delegation also visited Manchester, Loughborough, and Southampton. Notable attendees included Preeti Jhangiani, Co-Founder, Pro Panja League. Yawar Abbas, Deputy CEO and Head Sports & Events, Manchester City Council; Sanjay Bahl, Prof. Andy Miah of Salford University; and Dr. Steve Tickle, among others. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The FICCI delegation collaborated closely with British sports businesses in cities such as Manchester, Loughborough, and Southampton to actively explore investment opportunities in India, particularly in the cities of Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Article Source: IANS
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized pre-2017 UP police recruitment for corruption, impacting law and order. Since 2017, his government has reformed the process, inducting over 2,17,500 personnel and prioritizing transparency. These changes aim to rebuild public trust, boost economic development, and modernize the police force with better training, infrastructure, and increased representation for women.
Illegal drone users creating panic will face Gangster Act, warns UP CM
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that those spreading panic with illegal use of drones will be booked under the Gangster Act. He said that if needed, the illegal drone operators will be booked under the National Security Act (NSA), the Chief Ministers Office has said in a statement. Pointing out that 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 .
A tragic accident in Gonda district claimed the lives of 11 devotees from Seha village. Their SUV plunged into a canal near Belwa Bahuta while en route to the Prithvinath temple in Ayodhya for Jalabhishek. Four pilgrims were rescued.
Peer pressure: Gen Zs invisible roommate
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Medical scientist Prof Ram Shankar Upadhayaya suggests Alzheimer's is reversible by identifying and addressing its root causes, which range from inflammation to toxins. He emphasizes early intervention, lifestyle changes, and personalized treatments, highlighting the potential of therapies like Lion's Mane mushroom and Galectin-3 antibody therapy. He also warns that Covid-19 may accelerate neuroinflammation in vulnerable individuals.
CIMAP helps create mint conditions on Indo-Pak border
In a groundbreaking initiative, CSIR-CIMAP has cultivated a menthol mint cluster along the Indo-Pak border in Punjab, empowering local farmers. By introducing the high-yielding CIM Unnati variety, farmers have significantly increased their income, earning an additional Rs 60,000 to Rs 65,000 in just 120 days.
Iconic Charbagh station wheeling towards a modern makeover
Lucknow's iconic Charbagh railway station, a 1926 architectural marvel, is undergoing a Rs 420 crore redevelopment. By 2026, it will feature two massive concourses to handle 10,000 passengers daily, blending heritage with modern amenities. The project includes improved connectivity, passenger facilities, and sustainability measures, aiming to transform Charbagh into a world-class transit hub while preserving its historical essence.
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PM Modi takes veiled jab at Trumps 'dead economy' remark, asks citizens to back swadeshi products
LUCKNOW: In light of US President Donald Trumps recent claim that the Indian economy was dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to him, without directly referencing the remark, by asserting that India was on its way to becoming the worlds third-largest economy while the world was grappling with an atmosphere of instability. There is an atmosphere of instability across the globe. Every country is focused on its individual interests. India is set to become the third biggest economy in the world, and that is why India will have to stay alert as far as its economic interests are concerned, the Prime Minister said. While addressing a public rally at Banauli village in the Sevapuri area of his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi during his 51st visit on Saturday, the Prime Minister exhorted the countrymen to remain vigilant in protecting the countrys interests amid global instability, where every nation was concerned about its interests. Laying stress on the significance of economic self-reliance, the Prime Minister urged the countrymen to take the pledge towards adopting swadeshi (made in India) as much as they could so as to support the nations farmers, small industries, and youth. Without naming President Trump directly, the Prime Ministers statement seemed to be a veiled retort to the US Presidents assertion that Indias economy had anked and that it relied heavily on American markets. The Prime Ministers remarks assume significance as he touched on the point just days after the US administration announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports and warned of further economic penalties if India continued trade with Russia. The Prime Minister added that the citizens and the business community could support indigenous production through a renewed commitment to the vocal for local movement. We will buy only those things that are made by Indians. We need to become vocal for local, he urged the crowd. Those who want the best for the country and want to see India as the third biggest economy in the world, be it any political party, should leave their differences aside and instil a resolution for 'swadeshi' products, he added. The Prime Minister said that the dream of a Viksit Bharat could be realised only with the united efforts of countrymen. Spelling out his governments highest priority as the welfare of farmers, small-scale industries, and employment generation, he said: Our farmers, our small-scale industries, the employment for youth their interest is our top priority. The government is doing everything it can in the best interest of the country. However, there are some responsibilities we have as citizens. He also made a direct appeal to Indias business community to prioritise the sale of only domestic products, especially in light of global disruptions. While claiming that it was his first visit to Kashi after Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister took the opportunity to warn Pakistan, asserting that any future act of terror would be met with decisive retaliation using India's indigenous weapon systems. This is the first time I have come to Kashi after Operation Sindoor. In Pahalgam, 26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists. I had taken the pledge to avenge my daughters' sindoor, and that commitment has been fulfilled with the blessings of Mahadev. I dedicate the success of Operation Sindoor to the feet of Mahadev, said Prime Minister Modi. In a strongly worded message, he said that the destructive BrahMos missiles were being manufactured in Lucknow and it was a matter of pride for him as he was also an MP from Uttar Pradesh. If Pakistan commits any sin again, missiles made in UP will destroy the terrorists. Hailing the defence capabilities of the country and promoting the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), Modi said: During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our air defence systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of Atmanirbhar Bharat, especially the BrahMos missiles. In Pakistan, even hearing the name 'BrahMos' is enough to keep them awake at night, he said. He added: Many major defence firms are setting up their manufacturing plants in the UP Defence Corridor. Made-in-India weapons will soon become the strength of our forces. During his discourse, the Prime Minister called out Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav for what he labelled SPs vote bank politics and slammed him for questioning the government about the timing of the encounter of perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack. The leader of the Samajwadi Party asked in Parliament, why did we kill the Pahalgam terrorists now? Then what should we do? Should we call them and ask if we have your permission to kill them? Should we give them the opportunity to escape? asked the Prime Minister with his tone loaded with sarcasm. He continued by accusing the SP leadership of granting clean chits to several terrorists during their tenure in Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister said that SP and Congress both were sharing the pinch and pain of Pakistan. Congress has been insulting the valour of Indian armed forces and had been having a problem with the name of Operation Sindoor, calling it a tamasha, said the Prime Minister. How dare they call it a tamasha? The Prime Minister further added that it was due to Mahadevs blessings that India avenged the Pahalgam terror attack and brought the perpetrators to justice. Those fomenting trouble in the country must remember that we worship Lord Shiva for his blessings, but we take the form of Kal Bhairav when it comes to confronting the enemy, asserted Modi. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 52 development projects worth approximately Rs 2,183.45 crore in Varanasi. The 52 projects span key sectors such as road infrastructure, healthcare, education, sports, tourism, and urban development. Initiatives include road construction and widening, hospital upgrades, improvement of educational institutions, better drinking water and sanitation, development of sports infrastructure, establishment of a homeopathic college, construction of paved ghats for religious tourism, expansion of electricity and parking facilities, pond renovation, and the setting up of libraries, animal hospitals, and dog care centres, according to an official statement. He also released the 20th instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi directly to the bank accounts of 9.70 crore farmers across the country. Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the Prime Minister at the Banauli public meeting venue. He said, The Prime Ministers visit to Kashi comes after the success of Operation Sindoor. This new India has crushed the terrorists of Pahalgam into the ground.
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