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Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final Between Karnataka And Jammu & Kashmir To Be Played In Hubballi
Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Previously, a JKCA official told IANS that the final was likely to be held in Hubballi. Taking into account both the ongoing stadium upgradation works in Bengaluru and the Associations commitment to decentralising top-level cricket, KSCA, in consultation with the BCCI, has decided to host the Ranji Trophy Final at the KSCA Hubballi Stadium. Several spectator gates and access points are currently being dismantled and widened, along with other critical improvement works. In view of these ongoing developments, it would not have been feasible to ensure the high-quality match-viewing experience and spectator convenience that a marquee fixture such as the Ranji Trophy Final deserves. Further, the newly elected KSCA Managing Committee, which assumed office in December 2025 under the leadership of former India cricketer and KSCA President Mr. Venkatesh Prasad, had, as part of its stated vision and manifesto commitments, resolved to take major domestic and national-level matches to prominent mofussil centres across Karnataka. This initiative is aimed at promoting cricket across the State, nurturing regional fan engagement, and strengthening the sporting ecosystem beyond Bengaluru, said the KSCA in its statement. Karnataka advanced to the title clash after 11 years, after drawing their semifinal against Uttarakhand but progressing on a first-innings lead grabbed in Lucknow. Jammu & Kashmir, meanwhile, scripted history by reaching their first-ever final with a stunning six-wicket win over Bengal in Kalyani. Further, the newly elected KSCA Managing Committee, which assumed office in December 2025 under the leadership of former India cricketer and KSCA President Mr. Venkatesh Prasad, had, as part of its stated vision and manifesto commitments, resolved to take major domestic and national-level matches to prominent mofussil centres across Karnataka. This initiative is aimed at promoting cricket across the State, nurturing regional fan engagement, and strengthening the sporting ecosystem beyond Bengaluru, said the KSCA in its statement. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Karnataka will be featuring in the summit clash for the 15th time. The eight-time champions last appeared in the Ranji Trophy in 2015, when they defeated Tamil Nadu. Karnataka have dominated head-to-head meetings with Jammu & Kashmir -- winning all four encounters, including their most recent clash in Chennai in 2022. Hubbali was previously the host for Karnatakas league fixture against Chandigarh earlier this season - a match they won by 185 runs. Article Source: IANS
Lucknow University students protest RSS chiefs visit, detained
Lucknow: Protests erupted at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, during a visit by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, chanting, Mohan Bhagwat Go Back and RSS Murdabad, criticising the varsity for hosting him. Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress, staged a protest against Bhagwats 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 .
In an order on February 9, a Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan had termed an order passed by Justice Pankaj Bhatia of the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad HC in a dowry death case as one of the most shocking and disappointing orders that it has come across over a period of time.
Ramadan 2026: Check todays Iftar timings for Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kanpur and more
Ramadan 2026 is set to begin in India on February 19, with the first Roza observed on this date. Muslims will commence their pre-dawn Sehri meal at approximately 5:36 AM and break their fast with Iftar at 6:15 PM. The sacred month is expected to conclude around March 20, leading to Eid al-Fitr.
UHA Breaks Ground in Delhi NCR and Bolsters Team with Two New Senior Associates
UHA, a global architecture and design studio, today announced the appointments of Gurvinder Singh Chowdhury and Ashwin Navelkar as Senior Associates, bolstering its senior team with nearly 60 years of combined Indian experience. The hirings mark a significant milestone in UHAs growth with the companys long-awaited establishment of a hub in the capital region. From left to right: Gurvinder Singh Chowdhury and Ashwin Navelkar Since its launch in India in 2012, UHA has delivered projects across the country, adding to the urban vocabularies of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow and Gurugram. With more than 25 projects currently on site in Delhi NCR, these new appointments point to UHAs expanding footprint. We may be London-based, but our beginnings truly are in India, and this expansion of team and geography further validates our work and success here , said Jonas Upton-Hansen, the firms Founding Partner . Weve worked with both Ashwin and Gurvinder over the years as partners, and their market expertise and networks are a boon to UHA. Were very much set up for further success, and it says a lot about the work were doing that were attracting such prestigious talent . Along with the growth of its Mumbai team, UHAs recent focus has been establishing a presence in the capital to reflect its growing collaborations in the region. UHA recently exhibited its pop-up pavilion, Pentad, at India Art Fair 2026, and has also designed Delhis tallest residential tower. Chowdhury, a graduate of SPA Delhi with more than 30 years experience working across the full value chain from design to delivery, will serve as Regional Director for Delhi NCR, bringing his technical rigour and timeless aesthetics to sectors including high-rise, residential, commercial and hospitality. What excites me most is UHAs honest design ethossensitive to the Indian context while delivered to international standards. This resonates deeply with my belief that architecture must be guided by sensibility and sustainability, creating spaces that are human, inclusive, and futureready , Chowdhury said. Navelkar completed his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai and has worked with top design firms including Bijoy Jain + Associates, KAPl & DPA-Mumbai, as well as with real estate firms like RNA Corp, Runwal and K Raheja on high-rise residential, hotels, commercial offices and IT parks. He will be joining the expanding Mumbai team. Having collaborated previously with UHA on projects across India, I know both the expertise and creativity they bring to projects , Navelkar said, And it brings me immense pleasure to have the opportunity to join the studio firm on this next journey of expansion . Its an exciting moment for the firm for us to appoint our first Delhi-based leader as its obviously a key market for us , said Zachary Dominitz, UHAs Head of India . Gurvinder and Ashwin bring the wisdom and field experience only time can teach. Even more, they bring a commitment to mentorship thats fundamental for growth. Our Mumbai team is exceptionally talented, and wonderfully driven, and adding the likes of these two gentlemen to the office will exponentially increase what were able to offer our clients in terms of skill, creativity and service. Were thrilled . About UHA UHA designs and delivers projects that vary in context, function, and scale, encompassing architecture, masterplanning, landscaping, environmental services and interior design. From concept design to turnkey challenges, we have projects on-site from London to Taipei, covering boutique residential towers and luxury villas to high-tech workspaces and educational institutions. Our asynchronous approach means that somewhere we are always open. Distributed across seven time zones, our team of architects, designers, urbanists, visualisers, sustainability consultants, and project managers design and deliver projects around the clock. As office hours draw to a close in Tokyo, work continues in Mumbai and construction sites open in London. With multiple projects currently under construction across three continents, our multi-nodal studio provides a variety of services within an accelerated timeline. www.uha.global For press inquiries and interview requests, please write to mumbai@uh-architects.com
Gang steals 440 kVA transformer, cuts power to 300 homes in Lucknow s Shivpuri area
A gang of five to six men stole a 440 kVA transformer, valued at over Rs 11 lakh, from a residential area on the outskirts of Lucknow. The thieves stripped the transformer of its valuable copper binding, leaving nearly 300 households without power. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.
A woman allegedly stormed a Lucknow power substation, assaulting staff and tearing documents after her home's electricity was disconnected. Nidhi Sharma reportedly became agitated when asked for account details, leading to a physical altercation where employees were injured. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.
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Bhagwats appeal for Hindus to have at least three children placed demography at the centre of his message
Karnataka build 802-run lead to assure Ranji Trophy final berth
Lucknow, Feb 18: Ravichandran Smaran scored his second successive hundred as Karnataka continued to grind down Uttarakhand to reach 299 for six in their second innings for a whopping overall lead of 802 runs on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal here on Wednesday. Karnataka assured a berth in the title clash against []
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Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.
India Will Lead Global South One Day: Mohan Bhagwat In Lucknow
India will lead the Global South one day, and then no nation or no tariffs would be able to harm us, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said at an RSS outreach event in Lucknow on Wednesday.
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5 real estate hotspots in Lucknow driving the residential market in 2026
Lucknows residential real estate market is showing a stable growth in 2026. The City of Nawabs and Kebabs, is a heritage-centric destination. The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is experiencing well planned urban expansion, rising end-user demand, and growing investor interest.
Spreading fundamentalism: RSS chief Bhagwat hits out at US, China
LUCKNOW: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday took a swipe at the US and China, alleging that they tend to finish those who come in their way and asserting that India has the solutions to many of the challenges confronting the world. Addressing a Shodharthi Samvad programme at the Malaviya Auditorium of []
The Congress party vowed to intensify resistance against anti-people policies of the BJP governments in the State and Centre
Lucknow becomes a canvas for global artistic dialogue
India's International Artist in Residence Program 2026 has commenced, welcoming Jakob V Sigurdsson from Vienna and John B McGarity from New York for a month-long cultural exchange. The initiative aims to foster global artistic dialogue, with artists drawing inspiration from local craft traditions and the city's unique atmosphere.
Fake news: BSP on reports of her party contesting 2027 polls in alliance
LUCKNOW, Feb 18: BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday trashed as fake news reports that her party would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance with other parties, asserting that it will fight the polls on its own strength. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister in a press briefing alleged that such reports were being spread with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) to mislead people. It is absolutely wrong, false, baseless and fabricated news. These discussions are being [] The post Fake news: BSP on reports of her party contesting 2027 polls in alliance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu & Kashmir Beat Bengal To Reach Maiden Ranji Trophy Final
Bengal Cricket Academy: Jammu and Kashmir have stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi once again rose to the occasion, bagging four wickets alongside Sunil Kumar as Bengal folded for 99 in their second innings on day three and tilted the contest in J&Ks favour. Set a target of 126 to win, J&K chased it down in 34.4 overs, with Vanshaj Sharma and Abdul Samad hitting an unbeaten 43 and 30 respectively. In the morning, Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep struck early to dismiss Shubham Pundir (27) and captain Paras Dogra (nine). But Samads counterattack, including two towering sixes off Shahbaz Ahmed over long-on and extra cover respectively, swung the momentum back in J&Ks favour. Sharma, after hitting Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal for three boundaries, sealed the win with a six over Mukesh Kumars head to trigger jubilant celebrations as the players lifted their coach in a huddle. Nabi was rightfully judged as the player of the match for his match haul of nine wickets, bringing in a red-letter day for the J&K side, who have been impressive with the red ball for the last few years. J&K are now set to face Karnataka in the title clash to be played from February 24 to 28, with the latter poised to take a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the other semifinal happening in Lucknow. For now, February 18 will forever be etched in golden letters in the cricketing journey of Jammu and Kashmir. Nabi was rightfully judged as the player of the match for his match haul of nine wickets, bringing in a red-letter day for the J&K side, who have been impressive with the red ball for the last few years. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
The Gomti River, a significant tributary of the Ganga, flows entirely within Uttar Pradesh, spanning 940 km. Originating in Pilibhit, it passes through Lucknow and Jaunpur, holding religious and cultural importance. However, the river faces severe pollution from industrial waste and sewage, impacting its biodiversity and water quality.
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Lucknow: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society, saying there is no threat, but vigilance is necessary, and suggested that Hindu families should consider having at least three children. He also said that infiltrators should be detected, deleted and deported. RSS chief concerned over declining Hindu population Addressing a 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 .
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SIR: UP CEO refutes SPs charges, says deletion under Form 7 a statutory process
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday rejected SP chief Akhilesh Yadavs allegations regarding large-scale irregularities in the SIR exercise, asserting that the use of Form 7 for deletion of names is a statutory and legally mandated process. Rinwa told reporters here that the entire exercise relating to preparation and revision 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 .
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UPSTDC Introduces Sugam Darshan Tour to Ease Ayodhya Pilgrimage
UPSTDC introduces Sugam Darshan one-day tour from Lucknow to Ayodhya, offering hassle-free darshan, guided visits, meals, and affordable packages for devotees.
PM to lay stone of north Indias first semiconductor unit, open Namo Bharat corridor in UP next week
LUCKNOW:, Feb 17: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of north Indias first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar and inaugurate the Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor along with the Meerut Metro next week, marking major milestones in the states infrastructure push. Speaking in the Legislative Council during the Budget Session on Monday, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh today has excellent connectivity by water, land and air, and [] The post PM to lay stone of north Indias first semiconductor unit, open Namo Bharat corridor in UP next week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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