Three Rajasthan residents among dead in bus accident on Lucknow-Agra Expressway (Ld)
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 9 (IANS) Three Rajasthan residents were killed, and more than 40 others were injured after a luxury bus carrying passengers from Bhiwadi to Bihar overturned and plunged into a 40-foot-deep ditch on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, officials said. The bus was ferrying passengers heading home for the Chhath festival when the accident occurred near Zero Point, under the Para police station area. According to the fire department, the Bihar-registered bus was travelling from Bhiwadi in Rajasthan to Chhapra in Bihar, carrying passengers returning home for the Chhath festival. The accident occurred near Zero Point, under the jurisdiction of the Para police station, around 30 km from the district headquarters. More than 50 police personnel, two teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and fire department personnel participated in the rescue operation. Preliminary investigations suggest that a tyre burst may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. According to police, around 50-55 passengers were travelling on the bus. More than 40 sustained injuries, several of them serious. Two of the three deceased have been identified as Shankar Rajjak (63) and Shamli Rai (43), both residents of Chhapra, Bihar. The third victim, a male passenger, is yet to be identified. Some passengers have alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Pankaj Sharma, one of the passengers, claimed that the driver was intoxicated and that the bus overturned less than 10 minutes after the journey began. Another injured passenger, Vikas Kumar, who was admitted to Lokbandhu Hospital, also alleged that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. He said he and his parents were injured when the bus plunged into the ditch. However, these allegations are yet to be independently verified. Passenger Jitendra Yadav said that there were two drivers on the bus. The driver who had been driving through the night reportedly went to sleep around 7 a.m., after which the second driver, who had been resting, took charge of the vehicle. According to Yadav, the accident occurred less than 10 minutes after the change of drivers. Dr Amitabh Srivastava, Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) of Lokbandhu Hospital, said the hospital received information about the accident at around 7 a.m. A total of 32 passengers were brought to the hospital, of whom two were declared dead on arrival. Five patients with serious head or spinal injuries were referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU) for further treatment. The remaining injured patients are being treated at Lokbandhu Hospital, where 25 patients were reported to be admitted. Dr Srivastava is personally monitoring the treatment and condition of the injured. According to the available vehicle records, the bus's fitness certificate was valid until August 5, 2027, while its insurance was valid until July 31, 2027. The pollution certificate was valid until August 6, 2027, and the vehicle permit until December 2, 2030. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be established, and further investigation is underway.
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A fire broke out at a shopping complex in Lucknow's Vikas Nagar area on Monday, prompting the deployment of five fire tenders to the spot. The blaze at the Prabhu Plaza building was brought under control within around 30 minutes, with no loss of life reported, officials said. Five fire tenders were deployed to the spot following information about the incident. The fire reportedly originated in the lower basement of the building. Providing details of the firefighting operation, Lucknow Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Ankush Mittal said the blaze had been completely extinguished and the situation was under control. We received information about a fire at Prabhu Plaza... A total of five fire tenders are at the scene. The fire has been completely extinguished. There has been no loss of life. It is a clothing market, and the fire originated in the lower basement. The blaze was brought under control in about half an hour. The situation is now under control, Mittal said. Ghazipur ACP Atul Kumar Pa...
Ahead of the IPL 2027 auction, several teams are exchanging players through trade deals. Meanwhile, there is talk of a major trade deal between Rajasthan and Lucknow.Pooran in exchange for Yashasvi Jaiswal, this trade deal will surprise everyone.The trade window for IPL 2027 is open. Several major p...
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Is He Okay With It?: Mukund On Hardik Possibly Playing Under Shreyas At Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has questioned whether Hardik Pandya would be comfortable playing under Shreyas Iyers captaincy if he is traded to Punjab Kings (PBKS) from Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of IPL 2027. IANS had reported on November 3 that PBKS were the frontrunners to seal seam-bowling all-rounder Pandyas services via a trade deal and in exchange, send left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh to MI. This news agency also reported on November 7 that the paperwork was completed between the two teams, and is awaiting a formal approval from the BCCI and IPL governing council. It is very interesting because when you look back at the mega auction, they chose to spend a bulk of their money on three big players like Arshdeep, Shreyas and Chahal. So, if you dont have faith in that core and want a better core to be retained, thats where the all-rounder question comes in. So, if you go with the speculation, obviously, its a fact that Arshdeep Singh has been offered for Hardik Pandya. Its a great deal for Mumbai, but its also a questionable deal for Punjab Kings because if Hardik comes to Punjab, does he play as just an all-rounder? Because I would think that he would play under Shreyas Iyer. So, there is that team dynamics question as well. Once again, is he okay with it? Has Shreyas had conversations about it? These are all things done behind closed doors. But, to be fair, that does a lot to the makeup of that side, and I have a feeling that they will definitely let go of Marcus Stoinis if he comes in, Mukund said on JioStar. Iyer led PBKS to the final of IPL 2025, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). But the franchise failed to make the playoffs last season. It will be hoping to go all the way when the tournament enters its 20th edition in 2027. Mukund said Pandyas arrival could also unsettle young seam-bowling all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, who might start wondering about his place in the playing eleven. You are playing with a bunch of all-rounders in an Impact Player game and not as many specialist bowlers. Well have to wait and see what happens with these trades. Because if Hardiks trade happens, Im very curious to see how Suryansh would react. This is a guy whos now playing for India A as an all-rounder, playing for India as an all-rounder, and is looked at as the next in line after maybe Nitish Reddy, Shivam Dube and then him. So, clearly, he must be thinking about whether he would get as many opportunities, if that trade does happen. On reports linking PBKS to trading in Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan in exchange of seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, Mukund pointed to his fitness record and suggested that veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who recently retired from Tests, could be a better option for the franchise. This is a guy whos now playing for India A as an all-rounder, playing for India as an all-rounder, and is looked at as the next in line after maybe Nitish Reddy, Shivam Dube and then him. So, clearly, he must be thinking about whether he would get as many opportunities, if that trade does happen. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bus Travelling To Bihar Overturns On Lucknow-Agra Expressway Killing 3 And Injuring 45
A bus carrying around 50 passengers overturned near Zero Point, killing three and injuring around 45, while rescue teams pulled 1516 passengers, including a child, to safety.
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3 killed, 40 injured as bus plunges into 40-foot gorge on Lucknow-Agra Expressway near Lucknow
Bus Carrying 50-60 Passengers Overturns On Lucknow-Agra Expressway, Rescue Operation Underway
Several passengers were injured after a bus carrying around 50 to 60 people overturned and plunged into a ditch along the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Lucknow on Monday morning. The bus was travelling from Rewari towards Chhapra in Bihar when the accident
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Fire at Lucknow plastic warehouse contained by six fire tenders
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10-month global manhunt led to arrest of gangster from Ethiopia, says Punjab DGP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 8 (IANS) A 10-month intelligence-led international manhunt involving spanning across Asia, South America and Africa in coordination with national and international agencies led to the arrest of gangster Gurwinder Singh alias Afridi from Ethiopia, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday. Yadav told the media here that Afridi, one of the key kingpins of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh announced by the state government on information leading to his arrest. He is facing charges of directing targeted killings, extortion-related firing incidents, and organised criminal networks in Punjab while operating from abroad. The DGP said the accused is wanted in more than 30 heinous criminal cases, including five murder cases, attempt to murder, extortion, and Arms Act offences. Saying that his arrest is a major breakthrough against transnational organised crime amid the ongoing campaign 'Gangstran Te Vaar' launched by Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in coordination with the Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) of Counter Intelligence and support of central agencies, the DGP added that the arrest was secured following his deportation from Ethiopia. This marks the first-ever deportation of a fugitive secured by Punjab Police from an African country, heralding a new chapter in the state's relentless crackdown against organised crime, DGP Yadav said, accompanying Special DGP (AGTF) Promod Ban and Special DGP (Counter Intelligence) Amit Prasad. His arrest marked the successful culmination of 'Operation SHAHID' -- a 10-month-manhunt involving sustained surveillance, strategic intelligence gathering, and tracking across multiple countries, he added. Sharing operational details, the DGP said that accused Afridi had fled abroad from the Mumbai airport to the UAE on March 31, 2025, using a fake passport obtained under the particulars of a Gorakhpur resident and issued from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on February 12, 2025. The accused was constantly evading law enforcement agencies across several continents, DGP Yadav said, adding that initially holed up in the UAE, the accused attempted to flee to Mexico via Istanbul, but was deported back to the UAE. Subsequently, the accused slipped into Kenya in April 2026, travelled onwards to Angola in June 2026, and moved to Ethiopia in November 2026. DGP Yadav said that Punjab Police have got a Red Notice issued against Afridi, shared inputs regarding his fake identity and movements with central agencies at critical intervals, and had seven INTERPOL references issued. The persistent multi-agency pursuit led to his detention in Ethiopia on November 6 and his subsequent deportation to India. He was taken into custody by Punjab Police at the New Delhi Airport and is being brought to Punjab to face the law.
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CEO Picks Train Over Pricey Flights To Get Home For Diwali. It Didnt Go As Planned
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A Bengaluru-Lucknow IndiGo flight was forced to return to the Kempegowda International Airport after a handwritten note threatening a hijacking was found inside the aircraft's toilet. The flight, 6E451, which took off from Bengaluru at 5:50 pm with 178 passengers on board, was mid-air when a passenger spotted the note in the toilet.
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On flight 6E451 from Bengaluru to Lucknow, a passenger spotted the handwritten threat note in the aircraft's toilet and alerted the crew.
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'Plane will be hijacked': Note found in toilet triggers mid-air scare on IndiGo flight
Passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E 451 from Bengaluru to Lucknow experienced panic after a hijack threat note was found. The note was discovered in the aircraft toilet around thirty minutes after take-off, prompting immediate action. Cabin crew alerted the pilot, who decided to return to the Kempegowda International Airport for security checks. Security agencies conducted a thorough search, declaring the threat a hoax after ninety minutes.
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Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight emergency returns to Bengaluru after hijack threat note found onboard
Flight 6E-451 had departed from Terminal 1 of KIA when cabin crew members found the note. The message reportedly read: This flight is going to hijack at 6.30, ignore and see the consequences.
Paperwork Completed For Hardik-Arshdeep Swap Ahead Of IPL 2027, Formal Nod Awaited
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The paperwork has been completed for seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya to join Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027. With Pandya going to PBKS in a trade deal, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh will head to five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI). The deal, though, still needs formal approval before it is formally announced. Yes, the initial paperwork for this trade has been completed. Now it has to get formal approval of the BCCI and IPL governing council, and then it can be announced along with the final amount, said an IPL source to IANS on Saturday. IANS previously reported on November 3 that Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS had surged ahead of other teams like Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to acquire Pandyas services ahead of the November 17 retentions deadline. Wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod was initially a part of the exchange, but IANS understands that he has been left out of it. No, he is not a part of this trade deal, added another source. The trade also ends Hardiks second spell at MI, which began when the franchise acquired him from Gujarat Titans (GT) in an all-cash deal ahead of IPL 2024 and handed him the captaincy in place of Rohit Sharma, who had guided the side to five titles. His homecoming was expected to give MI a long-term leader, but things did not go as per the expected plan. Though MI reached the playoffs in IPL 2025, they finished at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024 and ended at the ninth spot in IPL 2026. In 39 games where Hardik was MIs captain, they won 15 games and lost 24 matches. Meanwhile, Arshdeep has been with PBKS since IPL 2019, and his exploits with them paved his way into the Indian team. As of now, Arshdeep is playing in the ODI series in New Zealand and is also Indias highest wicket-taker in T20Is. Both Pandya and Arshdeep were members of the Mens T20 World Cup-winning Indian team in 2024 and 2026. Pandyas fitness, though, is a big concern. He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 due to a series of injuries, the most recent being a shin problem that kept him out of India As one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry in October. That recovery from the shin injury also ruled out Pandya from being a part of Barodas squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. IANS also understands that PBKS had looked to trade out Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in exchange for Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, but theres been a change of heart from the franchise, and if all goes well, he is likely to be retained for the 2027 IPL season. It is also understood that Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in talks over initiating a major trade involving more than two players. Though the names of the players in question have been doing the rounds, a formal announcement will be made once it gets the IPL governing council's nod. IANS also understands that PBKS had looked to trade out Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in exchange for Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, but theres been a change of heart from the franchise, and if all goes well, he is likely to be retained for the 2027 IPL season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Diwali rush: Over 8.20 lakh passengers travel in six days; Western Railway runs 73 special trains
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 7 (IANS) More than 8.20 lakh passengers travelled from stations under the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway in the first six days of November, prompting the railway administration to deploy additional staff, set up holding areas and operate 73 special train trips to manage the festive rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Between November 1 and 6, the division recorded 4.55 lakh passengers travelling on unreserved tickets and 3.65 lakh on reserved tickets. Ahmedabad Railway Station accounted for more than 3.20 lakh passengers, followed by Sabarmati with 1.30 lakh and Asarwa with around 50,000. Together, the three stations handled more than five lakh passengers during the six days. To meet the additional demand, Western Railway is operating 73 special train trips from the Ahmedabad Division during November to destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and other states. The services are being operated from Ahmedabad, Sabarmati, Asarwa, Bhuj and Gandhidham, connecting passengers to cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Mumbai, Prayagraj, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Barauni, Rajgir, Jaipur, Haridwar and Bhagalpur. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ved Prakash visited Ahmedabad Railway Station late at night and remained there with railway officials to oversee arrangements for passengers travelling during the festive season. He inspected the holding areas and other facilities and interacted with passengers heading to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to enquire about their travel experience. He also extended Chhath Puja greetings and appealed to them to board trains in an orderly manner. Passengers raised slogans of 'Chhath Maiya Ki Jai' alongside the DRM and appreciated the arrangements. They said that after waiting for some time, they were allowed to board trains in an organised manner, allowing them to proceed towards their hometowns. Special holding areas have been set up at Ahmedabad and Sabarmati stations to prevent overcrowding on platforms. Seating, drinking water, lighting and fans have been provided at these locations for passengers waiting for their trains. The division has also arranged food packets, water bottles, chips and biscuits for general-class passengers. Voluntary organisations and NGOs are assisting in distributing food and drinking water. Additional cleaning staff have been deployed, while water coolers and other drinking water facilities are being monitored regularly. For security and crowd management, additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel, ticket-checking staff and other railway employees have been deployed. CCTV cameras are being used to monitor station premises, platforms and crowded areas. Particular attention is being paid to regulating passenger movement at entry and exit gates, foot overbridges and platforms. A dedicated war room has also been set up in the control building at the DRM's office to monitor passenger movement and train operations round the clock. During his inspection, Prakash reviewed CCTV surveillance, real-time crowd management, passenger movement on platforms, holding areas and queue-based boarding arrangements. He directed officials to coordinate immediately through the war room and take necessary action in the event of excessive crowding or passenger inconvenience at any station. Information about special train services, schedules and passenger facilities is being disseminated through electronic display boards, public announcement systems and social media. Train operations and punctuality are also being monitored regularly. The division has appealed to passengers to follow railway guidelines, maintain discipline on station premises and reach stations sufficiently ahead of their scheduled train departure times.
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UP govt hikes DA by 5 pc to 63 pc for state employees ahead of Diwali
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a Diwali gift for state employees by increasing the dearness allowance (DA) by 5 per cent, raising it from the existing 58 per cent to 63 per cent. The hike will benefit regular state government employees, full-time employees of aided educational and technical institutions, urban local bodies, acting employees, and those drawing salaries under the University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scale. The revised DA rate will be effective from July 1, according to a government order issued on Saturday. The increased allowance will be paid along with the regular salaries for November. The decision is expected to benefit lakhs of employees across the state, providing financial relief to various categories of government and aided institution employees. According to the government order, provisions have also been made for the payment of arrears arising from the DA hike for the period between July 1 and October 31. For employees covered under the General Provident Fund (GPF), the arrears will be deposited into their provident fund accounts, subject to the prescribed limits and after deduction of applicable income tax and surcharges. The deposited amount will remain in the accounts until November 1, 2027, with final withdrawal permitted under special circumstances as per the applicable rules. For employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS), 10 per cent of the arrears will be deposited into their Tier-1 pension accounts. Additionally, the state government, as the employer, will contribute 14 per cent of the arrears to the respective Tier-1 accounts. The remaining 90 per cent of the arrears will be deposited in Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts or invested in National Savings Certificates (NSCs). In cases where NSCs are not available, the corresponding amount will be paid in cash. The government has also made special provisions for retired and soon-to-retire employees. Those whose services ended before the issuance of the order, employees who retired between July 1, 2026, and the date of issuance of the order, and those scheduled to retire within the next six months will receive the entire amount of DA arrears in cash. The decision is part of the state government's efforts to provide financial relief to employees ahead of the festive season.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Mohammed Shamis contribution to Test cricket after the veteran India fast bowler announced his retirement from the longest format, with former teammates, cricketers and IPL franchises paying tribute to his remarkable career. Shami, who established himself as one of Indias most dependable fast bowlers across formats, leaves behind an impressive Test record of 229 wickets from 64 matches and 122 innings. His ability to extract movement off the seam, generate pace and deliver crucial breakthroughs made him a vital part of Indias bowling attack over the years. Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary, who had the opportunity to lead Shami at the domestic level, reflected on his experience of having the pacer in his bowling line-up and described him as a warrior. The red ball may no longer be in his hands, but the memories of his thunderbolts will forever remain in the hearts of cricket lovers. Some legends dont say goodbye; they simply become history. This what it meant to me When I was leading the bengal team and having Shami in the bowling line up. Warrior at heart, Tiwary wrote on X. Former India pacer Munaf Patel also extended his wishes, expressing his hope of seeing Shami continue to represent the country in white-ball cricket. You will be Missed in Whites Buddy, congratulations on your amazing carrer. See you soon in Blues @MdShami11, he wrote. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan kept his message brief, congratulating his former teammate on his achievements, while Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged the fast bowlers outstanding career. Congrats brother for a great career, Dhawan said. Congratulations buddy on your fantastic career, well done, Rahane wrote. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan highlighted one of Shamis biggest strengths, paying tribute to his ability to generate late movement and trouble batters with the red ball, as he commented on Shamis Instagram post saying, Many congratulations on your wonderful red ball cricket. Your late movement with that cherry will be missed. The tributes also came from Shamis former IPL associations, with Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants celebrating the bowlers trademark skills and memorable performances. Lala, well miss that iconic seam position and the magic with the red cherry, PBKS commented. The red cherry will miss its favourite, LSG wrote. His LSG teammate Mohsin Khan also shared a personal message for the senior fast bowler. Happy retirement bhaiya. Among the most detailed tributes was that of renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, who reflected on Shamis mastery of seam bowling and his ability to create opportunities even when a match appeared to be drifting away. Just because it was inevitable doesnt make it less poignant. Shami delivered a red ball like few others before him could, his romance with the seam of a cricket ball is a story in itself. When the game seemed headed nowhere, he would cajole the seam into nipping one back, or leaving an unsuspecting batter. A player who bowled by the first principles of seam and swing bowling. Very well played Mohd Shami. Mazaa aa gaya. Wish you the very best in white ball cricket and I hope you can impart the principles of bowling to many who would want to walk in your footsteps, Bhogle wrote. Chennai Super Kings also acknowledged the numbers behind Shamis contribution to Test cricket, highlighting the consistency and impact he brought to Indias red-ball setup. 64 matches. 122 innings. 229 wickets. You gave it your all, every time you had the ball in your hand. And more often than not, you gave us a reason to celebrate. Thank you for the memories in whites, Shami, CSK wrote.
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A 22-year-old man from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly defrauding a Lucknow resident of nearly Rs 32 lakh. The fraud involved sending a malware-infected APK file via WhatsApp, disguised as a Green Gas meter update, to gain access to the victim's banking details. Police recovered cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and SIM cards from the accused. This scam has seen multiple complaints in Lucknow recently.
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