Kane Williamson announces T20I retirement with immediate effect
Auckland: Charismatic batter and former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Sunday called time on his T20 International career days before the commencement of a five-match series against the touring West Indies. Williamson, who played 93 T20I games for New Zealand, was recently appointed the strategic advisor for the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants for 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 .
Lucknow wins UNESCO recognition for its culinary heritage
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay named 58 new cities to the network on October 31, bringing the total to 408 across more than 100 countries
Women puke & steal gang busted, 6 held
Akhilesh cautions Bihar voters about BJPs P Team
Maya: Upper castes politically aware, dont need bhaichara unit
Spirit of innovation transforming UP, India: Samsung CEO
No parking in these lots: They are littered, dark and unsafe
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Diplomats explores UPs academic, investment sys
Lucknow begin campaign with facile win
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Ex-gram panchayat officer held in Ballia foodgrain scam
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Robotic knee surgeries more effective than conventional
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Using family ID, 1.5L added to old age pension scheme in UP
Lucknow enters UNESCO list as Creative City of Gastronomy
Global recognition celebrates the citys centuries-old Awadhi cuisine, living food traditions and inclusive cultural heritage
BSP chief Mayawati rallies OBC leaders, criticises BJP, SP for casteist politics
LUCKNOW: Keeping her party in action mode while preparing for the big battle of 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, BSP chief Mayawati has been holding meetings with different caste and community groups to muster support. She organised and presided over such a meeting with OBC leaders here on Saturday. In the meeting, the BSP chief urged them to go full throttle and make all possible efforts to connect the OBC community with the party. The BSP chief also said that the upper castes, including all the forward classes, would automatically join the party. Mayawati attacked the Samajwadi Party and the ruling BJP, calling their ideology driven by a casteist mentality. As per party sources, nearly 250 party office-bearers attended the Backward Class Society Brotherhood Organisation meeting that lasted for over an hour. The gathering included district officials of BAMCEF and OBC mandal and district coordinators from across 75 districts. Besides Mayawati, BSP state president Vishwanath Pal was also present at the meeting. However, the partys national coordinator and vice-president Akash Anand and the partys national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra did not attend the meeting. Akashs absence was attributed to his alleged engagement in the Bihar elections. Earlier, Mayawati had held a meeting with Muslim leaders two days ago. In that meeting, she had told the Muslim community that if they wanted to defeat the BJP, they should vote for the BSP and not for the SP. Supporting SP would be a waste of your votes, she reportedly said. This was Mayawatis fifth major event in a month. She held a big rally in Lucknow on October 9. On October 16, 19, and 30, she held crucial meetings chalking out strategies for the upcoming panchayat polls in the state due next year, followed by the state assembly elections. All the previous meetings were attended by over 400 leaders. At Saturdays meeting, Mayawati also discussed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
A sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh, was nabbed by Anti-Corruption Organisation (ACO) after he was caught taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from a rape accused. ASI Dhananjay Singh was caught on cam, when he was demanding Rs 2 lakh from a gang rape accused Prateek Gupta.
UP shocker: Mom, 2 sisters sold teen for Rs 10L, forced her into sex trade
A chilling account emerges from Lucknow, where a girl has accused her mother and sisters of selling her for Rs 10 lakh, thrusting her into the grim world of sex work. After asserting her autonomy, she was met with brutality. In a desperate bid for safety, she fled to her sick father, only to be met with further violence.
Lucknow named UNESCO Creative City for its rich culinary heritage
Lucknow has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. This prestigious designation celebrates the city's rich culinary heritage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation added Lucknow to its Creative Cities Network. This recognition highlights Lucknow's commitment to creativity as a driver of sustainable urban development. The city is known for its diverse and traditional gourmet food.
Watch: UP cop nabbed taking Rs 2 lakh bribe to drop name of rape accused
A Lucknow police sub-inspector has found himself in deep trouble after being caught in the act, taking a Rs 2 lakh bribe for a biased report regarding a gang rape incident. The entire transaction was recorded in a viral videoa key element of a sting operation by the Anti-Corruption Organisation.
Lucknow Diary | Buddha relics to be exhibited at Sarnath
The sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be exhibited at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath, from November 3 to 5. The event coincides with the 94th anniversary of the Vihar, located at the site where the Buddha gave his first sermon, the Dharmachakra Pravartana. The ceremony will be organised by Maha Bodhi Society of India, Sarnath Centre, in collaboration with the Venerable Vietnamese Sangha and devotees from Hanoi as their support has made the exposition possible. The relics kept beneath the golden Buddha statue inside the shrine will be displayed, drawing monks, devotees, and pilgrims. Renaming spree now reaches village level After renaming districts, railway stations and cities, the UP government is now renaming villages. CM Yogi Adityanaths decision to rechristen Mustafabad village in Lakhimpur Kheri district as Kabir Dham has brought the archlights back on BJPs move of blending religio-cultural identity with electoral calculus. In 2024, BJPs two-term MP and former Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni lost the Kheri Lok Sabha seat to SP. Mustafabad village with a population of around 3,000 people is home to a holy site dedicated to 15th-century Sufi ideologue Kabir Das. Special security cover for bullion traders In a first initiative in UP, Lucknow Police has introduced a special facility allowing bullion traders to call 112 for a Police Response Vehicle (PRV) escort while carrying large sums of cash or gold at night. The move aims at enhancing traders security and strengthening coordination between police and the bullion community. In another first, a dedicated WhatsApp group will be created to enable real-time communication between jewellers and police for quick alerts and suspicious activity reporting. Moreover, police urged traders to get employee character verification done through the UPCOP app or via the official Lucknow Police website. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
CM Yogi: Rahuls entry in campaign is guarantee of NDAs victory in Bihar
Patel a great unifier, people must follow his ideals: Yogi
On Sardar Patels anniv, Akhilesh calls for ban on RSS ideology
CG City STP to soon start treating waste water from Gomtinagar Extension area
Akhilesh to seek votes for Khesari Lal, Osama, others
Lucknow SIs act of graft inside police stn goes viral
After two dry years, Lucknow gets double the average rainfall in Oct
Higher Smart Prepaid Meter cost leviedon new connection is interim: UPPCL
Calibration flight touches down at Noida Intl Airport
Final-year BTech student found dead on IET campus
Over 100 cops donate blood on Patel anniv
Steroid use during Covid linked to rise in hip joint damage
Girl, 8, killed after being hit by bus in Barabanki
Police pathshalas to explain legal reforms
Teen girl alleges mother, sisters sold her for Rs 10L, forced into sex trade
3-day Kala Yatra exhibition begins
Seven cops booked for assaulting man during vehicle check
Thinktank for policymakers, media formed
Sugar industry faces stress as SAP hike increases production cost
Tourist Dies in Road Accident in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: A tourist from Uttar Pradesh lost his life in a tragic road accident near Zero Point Kullan in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. According to an official, the deceased has been identified as Mohmad Saqib, 28, son of Shakeel Ahmad, a resident of Lucknow. His body has been shifted to the []
GUWAHATI: Fans could not hold back their tears, both inside and outside theatre halls, after watching Roi Roi Binale , the last film featuring music icon Zubeen Garg, who died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. The movie, directed by Rajesh Bhuyan and released on Friday, ran to packed houses across Assam and broke all opening day records, with most theatre halls scheduling up to five shows a day. The screening started as early as 4.25 am at several theatres. Tickets for all shows for the first week were sold out, and fans had booked the first three days tickets within an hour last week. The state is still grieving Gargs untimely demise, and there was an outpouring of emotion as fans thronged single-screen and multiplex theatres. In viral videos, some were seen seated long after shows were over, sobbing. As a mark of silent tribute, several theatre halls kept one seat reserved for Garg, 52. Roi Roi Binale was his dream project. For the first time in the history of Assamese films, a movie is being released in different parts of the country. It was screened in Patna, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Mysore, Vellore, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, Vapi (Gujarat), Indore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Raniganj, Maldah, Siliguri, Agartala, Dharmanagar, Cooch Behar, Raipur and Nagpur, said Siddharth Goenka, the films distributor. As a mark of silent tribute, several theatre halls kept one seat reserved for Garg, 52. Roi Roi Binale was his dream project. In cities like Bengaluru, Assamese films were earlier screened in only one or two theatres, but this time, it premiered in 17 theatres simultaneously. There will be 600 shows daily in Assam and the rest of the Northeast alone, which is unprecedented. Outside the Northeast, 96 halls would screen the movie with 170 shows daily, Goenka added. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a constituent of Assams ruling coalition, booked all 218 seats for a show at a multiplex in Guwahati. AGP ministers Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta watched the film along with party leaders and workers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he would watch it privately. If I go to a cinema hall, it will cause inconvenience to people as I will be accompanied by my security personnel, he said. Garg plays the lead role of a blind musician in Roi Roi Binale , a musical love story that recounts the life and struggle of a visually impaired artist who experiences the world through sound, imagination and love. The film features 11 songs, all composed by Garg himself.
Akhilesh mocks Yogi with ChatGPT jibe; recalls RSS ban under Sardar Patel on Patel Jayanti
LUCKNOW: Launching a sharp attack on the BJP government, Samajwadi Party chief and former CM Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused it of arrogance, corruption, and neglect of farmers and the poor. Speaking to media persons, Yadav touched upon issues ranging from sugarcane prices and privatisation of mandis to the states law and order situation. He also took a swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, making a humorous reference to ChatGPT while discussing the RSS ban debate. Our Chief Minister is playing with children these days. He picks them up in his lap, Akhilesh quipped. In fact, he even asked ChatGPT whether the RSS should be banned, he said in jest. Yadav claimed that the RSS and Hindu Mahasabha were banned after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. You can check on ChatGPT why Sardar Patel banned the RSS, he said, adding, Dont blame me, this is what ChatGPT says. He alleged that the BJPs original organisation was the RSS, and that the party had abandoned its promise to follow socialist and secular ideals. When BJP was formed, they promised to follow socialist and secular ideology. Just as they lied then, they lie now, Yadav remarked. Akhileshs remarks came on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indias first Home Minister. He said that once his party comes to power, it would build a university in Patels name. On farmers issues, the SP chief said sugarcane prices should be raised significantly. Farmers must get such a price that brings prosperity to their families, he said, accusing the government of delaying price hikes despite profits. There is no fertiliser, diesel is expensive, and procurement is stalled. Farmers are not getting MSP, he alleged. Yadav also accused the government of preparing to privatise mandis, saying, Mandis are on valuable land. The government is colluding with businessmen and people from the ruling party are preparing to sell them. They dont want to help farmers. He further alleged injustice to the PDA community in Balrampur, claiming the government was denying them justice.
'False SC-ST cases rising': Court sends woman to 3 years in jail for filing fabricated complaint
A Lucknow court convicted a woman for a false SC/ST complaint, sentencing her to jail to curb misuse of the Act. The ruling emphasizes that compensation requires a chargesheet and prima facie case, not just an FIR. This aligns with Supreme Court directives that the Act applies only when offenses are caste-based.
Prominent Buddhist monk Bhante AB Gyaneshwar passes away at 90 after prolonged illness
Renowned Buddhist monk Bhante AB Gyaneshwar, president of the Kushinagar Bhikshu Sangh, passed away at 90 in Lucknow after a prolonged illness. A highly respected spiritual leader, he was the first Indian to receive Myanmar's highest religious title. His mortal remains will be brought to Kushinagar for public homage before final rites.
INS Gomati Sails Into History, To Become Centrepiece Of Naval Shaurya Museum In Lucknow
Visitors will be able to explore decks, control rooms, and weapon systems that once patrolled the Indian Ocean, giving them a first-hand sense of the Navys might and discipline.
The Directorate of Enforcement has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 110.05 crore in Lucknow, linked to a money laundering case involving Rohtas Project Limited. The probe, initiated based on 83 FIRs, revealed promoters diverted customer funds to purchase land through associate companies and benamidars, defrauding hundreds of investors.
NIA court in Lucknow sentences accused in Al Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy case
A special NIA court in Lucknow sentenced Mohammad Moid to the period already spent in custody for his role in an Al Qaeda-linked terror plot. The 2021 case involved a foiled AGH plan to strike in Uttar Pradesh
58 street parking spots to ease traffic woes
RMLIMS docs perform complex brain surgery on Parkinsons patient
Yogi for speedy completion of Navy Shaurya Museum
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Many cars gutted as massive fire breaks out at service centre
Jumbo charges at rescuers as swollen river poses risks
Mayor slams officials for pending projects
Lucknow Bioscopes musical tribute to Begum Akhtar
Two-year jail to Al Qaeda operative
No relief in SC/ST cases at FIR stage: rules court; jails woman for false FIR
Passenger holding areas in 12 UP stns
Northern Rlys swift action helps passenger deliver twins on train
UP, Japans Yamanashi Prefecture discuss plan for green hydrogen centre of excellence
Dont use staff for pvt work, LU officials told
NIA court awards 2 yr jail to Al Qaeda operative
Adopt healthy lifestyle to prevent asthma and other allergies: Pathak
Vartika and Anshu win heritage quiz
Boat tragedy: Frantic search continues for 8
Madrassas arenot immune to states reasonable regulations: HC
In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, reports suggest that Lucknow Super Giants are considering Yuvraj Singh as a potential replacement for head coach Justin Langer. The franchise could undergo a major shake-up if the former India star takes charge. Here's what's known so far.
LUCKNOW: Issuing directives to the authorities of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Expressway Development Authority (UPEIDA) to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway and complete the project by December this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials to cancel land allotments in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor if investors fail to begin work within three years. He also ordered a transparent monitoring system to track land use and investor progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting of UPEIDA late Wednesday evening, CM Yogi said land allocations should not remain idle and that new facilities should be provided only where there is genuine development. If an investor fails to utilise the allotted land within three years, the allocation should automatically be cancelled, he said, cautioning officials against land hoarding and instructing them to ensure timely execution of projects. Officials were asked to set up a clear, accountable system to monitor progress and to grant further concessions only on demonstrable milestones. As per UPEIDA authorities, investment proposals worth about Rs 30,819 crore have been received for the defence corridor, and 5,039 acres of land have already been acquired. Several companies have begun operations at corridor sites, officials said. The CM also emphasised the establishment of skill development centres at every node Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot to train local youth for technical roles in defence production. Turning to road infrastructure, Yogi described expressways as the backbone of Uttar Pradeshs economy and urged officials to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway, directing that construction be completed by December. The review also covered proposed extensions, including the MeerutHaridwar, NoidaJewar and ChitrakootRewa link expressways, as well as new projects such as the Vindhya Expressway and the VindhyaPurvanchal link to improve connectivity between Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli and Sonbhadra. The meeting reviewed UPEIDAs time-bound plan to attract investment into industrial clusters and logistics parks along the expressways, including provision for reliable power and water, truck terminals, waystations, and health and emergency facilities. Officials said implementation would be closely monitored and linked to land-use milestones so that infrastructure and investment translate into jobs and regional development.
Allahabad HC acquits four in 2007 Rampur CRPF camp attack case; slams police probe as defective
LUCKNOW: While reprimanding the prosecution and police administration for a defective investigation that struck at the root of the Rampur CRPF camp terrorist attack case, the Allahabad High Court acquitted four accused who were awarded capital punishment by the trial court in connection with the 2007 attack. The High Court also absolved another accused, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, of the key charges. However, the division bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment to the appellants under the Arms Act. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the appellants - Mohd Sharif, Sabauddin, Imran Shahjad, Mohd Farooq, and Jang Bahadur - for offences committed under the Arms Act. The bench said, The period of imprisonment undergone by the appellants will be adjusted towards the above sentence awarded to the appellants. As many as eight CRPF jawans died in the attack, while five others sustained grievous injuries. In 2019, the Rampur Sessions Court had sentenced Mohammad Sharif (47), Sabauddin (46), and two Pakistani nationals and alleged LeT operatives - Imran Shahzad (48) and Mohammad Farooq (47) - to death. It had sentenced the fifth accused, Jang Bahadur (58), to life imprisonment. The Sessions Court had acquitted two others, Gulab Khan (41) and Mohammad Kausar (48), citing insufficient evidence. Police had claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested men. The capital appeal and reference were filed by the convicts against the 2019 verdict of the Rampur court in Session Trial No. 208 of 2008 (State vs Mohd Sharif @ Suhail and Others). Allowing the appeal, the High Court found the accused guilty only under Section 25(1-A) of the Arms Act based on the recovery of an AK-47 rifle from their possession. The defect in investigation struck the root of the case and ultimately culminated in the acquittal of the accused persons, the court observed, adding, The prosecution miserably failed to prove the case against the accused for the principal offence beyond reasonable doubt, which is a golden rule that runs through the web of criminal jurisprudence. The bench said the state is at liberty to act against the police officers responsible for lapses in the investigation. It added, The case would have met a different result had the investigation and prosecution been conducted by a more trained police. The court cited gaps in eyewitness accounts and safekeeping of evidence while ordering the acquittal. It also appreciated the efforts of Amicus Curiae Imran Ullah and directed the legal services authority to pay him Rs 25,000 as remuneration for his assistance in the capital case.
Farming and farmers welfare became part of Govt agenda only after 2014: Adityanath
LUCKNOW, Oct 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said farming and farmers welfare became part of the Governments core agenda only after Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre in 2014. Speaking at an interaction with sugarcane farmers at his official residence, the Chief Minister said the recent decision to raise sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 crushing season reflected the Governments commitment to farmers prosperity. Farmers, elated over the hike, met Adityanath to express their [] The post Farming and farmers welfare became part of Govt agenda only after 2014: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Gone Far Too Young': Global Cricket Fraternity Mourns Aussie Teen Cricketer's Sudden Death
Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football: The global cricket fraternity has been stunned by the sudden death of a 17-year-old Australian cricketer, Ben Austin, in a training accident. Austin was facing balls in the nets ahead of a T20 match when he was struck in the neck by a ball during training at Ferntree Gully, in front of his teammates. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition by advanced life support and intensive care paramedics on Tuesday. After battling for life for a day, he died on Wednesday. Mourning the loss of a young talent, Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders expressed their condolences, while the West Australian Cricket Association stated that players are wearing black armbands as a tribute to the teen cricketer on Day 3 of their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia. Flowers, bats, and shirts were left at the nets for young Ben Austin at Ferntree Gully CC. Cricket, like life, can be heartbreakingly unpredictable. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time, CSK shared on X. All of us at KKR are deeply saddened by the loss of young Ben Austin. Our love and prayers are with his family, friends, teammates and the Australian cricket community during this difficult time, added KKR. Black armbands today for Ben Austin. Thoughts with his family and friends, WACA said in an X post. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen said, Horrific news of a young 17-year-old boy who got struck by a cricket ball in the nets yesterday in Melbourne and sadly passed away. Thoughts with all his family and friends! Cricket family Gone Too Soon, Ben Austin. To his family, friends, teammates, and the entire Cricket Australia community, we stand with you in this unimaginable moment of grief, Lucknow Super Giants shared. Former England captain Michael Vaughan said, RIP Ben Austin ... Gone far too young .. Thoughts are with all his family and close friends. Cricket New South Wales said, It joins the wider cricket community in mourning the loss of Ben Austin, and extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. The Big Bash League club Sydney Sixers said, Were heartbroken to hear of Ben Austins passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. Cricket New South Wales said, It joins the wider cricket community in mourning the loss of Ben Austin, and extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Moreover, Ferntree Gully Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club, have set up a 'gofundme' to help the family of our mate Ben Austin. Article Source: IANS
Sukhdev Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara honour killing, died in a road accident in Kushinagar just four months after his 20-year prison sentence ended. He was killed when a speeding car struck the motorcycle he was riding. His release was previously opposed by Katara's mother.
UP notch third straight win asbowlers skittle Saurashtra for 59
Maya reaches out to Muslim community, calls them integral part of Bahujans
Develop airport, rly stn & logistics park in BIDA: CM
Attack on CRPF camp: Allahabad High Court sets aside death for 4; acquits 5 of key charges
Finish construction of Ganga Expressway by Dec 2025: Yogi
BJP trying to rewrite Constitution sans Ambedkars name
Routine grievances can nowbe resolved at Pink Booths
Smart glasses open new paths for visually impaired students
Eureka to bring science, art & innovation together
Political parties asked to play proactive role in SIR for UP
