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'Check CCTV': Wanted model breaks silence, claims bizman died by suicide
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Lucknow Poster Controversy: ' ' ! Akhilesh-Rahul ''!
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Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk among Ravan's 10 heads in hoardings
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Lucknow: Hoardings Depicting Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk as Ravana's Heads Put Up
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After Drawn T20I Series Against The West Indies, Iyer Bags Impact Player Of The Series Medal
West Indies: India captain Shreyas Iyer was handed the team's Impact Player of the Series medal after the five-match T20I series against the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw following Saturday's washout at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The presentation was captured in a dressing-room video released by the BCCI on Sunday, in which India's training assistant Nuwan Seneviratne handed the medal to Iyer. Tonight the impact medal goes to someone who scored his first T20I hundred and only a few players in India have scored hundreds in all three formats and he's leading in the front and even in the field and the award goes to Shreyas Iyer, Seneviratne said in the video posted on bcci.tv on Sunday. On its social media accounts, the BCCI captioned the clip as, Rain, runs, and some dressing room BTS. Summing up the series decider, ft. the Impact Player of the Series medal presentation. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. India won the first and third games, but the West Indies hit back in the second and fourth games to draw the series, before rain forced the decider to be called off, leading to the two sides sharing the trophy. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Hoardings depicting Rahul, Akhilesh as Ravana
Lucknow: Hoardings depicting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, US entrepreneur Elon Musk and others as the 10 heads of Ravana were put up at several locations in Lucknow on Sunday ahead of Dussehra. Installed by the Sanatan Raksha Sangathan, the hoardings carried the headline Ravana, Enemies of Sanatan Bharat. #WATCH 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 .
Anti-India Ravana posters put up in Lucknow with Rahul Gandhi, Elon Musk among faces- watch
Hoardings depicting Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk as Ravana's heads put up in Lucknow
Hoardings portraying several individuals as Ravana were placed at various locations in Lucknow before Dussehra. The Sanatan Raksha Sangathan was responsible for putting up these hoardings in prominent areas. Featured figures included Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Elon Musk, among others. Following this, Samajwadi Party workers took down the hoardings in response. The event drew significant attention from passersby and raised various reactions in the city.
Elon Musk Listed Among Ravans Faces in Lucknows Poster
The posters were reportedly put up at several intersections in Lucknow by an organisation called the Sanatan Raksha Sangathan.
Elon Musk Listed Among Ravan's Faces in Lucknow's Poster
The posters were reportedly put up at several intersections in Lucknow by an organisation called the Sanatan Raksha Sangathan.
Mayawati says Bahujan community has high hopes from Akash Anand
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May joy and peace reside in lives of all devotees: CM Yogi extends wishes on Navratri Day-8
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended his greetings to devotees on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, praying that the blessings of Maa Mahagauri bring joy, peace, hope and positive energy into everyone's life. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, Through the worship of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of the primordial energy Maa Durga, purity, self-discipline, and strength flow into the devotee's life. From Maa, Creator of the Universe, we pray that joy and peace reside in the lives of all devotees, their heartfelt wishes be fulfilled, and their homes and courtyards be illuminated with new hope and vibrant energy. Jai Maa Mahagauri. CM Yogi also shared a Sanskrit verse offering prayers to Maa Mahagauri on the auspicious occasion, highlighting the religious significance of the eighth day of Shardiya Navratri. The Chief Minister's message emphasised the spiritual values associated with the worship of Maa Mahagauri, including purity, discipline, strength and peace. He also prayed for the fulfilment of devotees' wishes and for happiness and renewed energy to illuminate their homes and lives. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings to people on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, offering prayers to Maa Mahagauri for happiness, prosperity, good health and peace. In a post on X, she said, On the auspicious occasion of the sacred Durga Ashtami, heartfelt best wishes to you all. At the lotus feet of the eighth form of Mother Durga, the supremely benevolent Maa Mahagauri, millions of prostrations. May the divine grace of the Mother bring the abode of happiness and prosperity to every home, may the lamp of faith and devotion remain ever lit in every heart, and may health, peace, and auspiciousness permeate the lives of all. May the universal Mother Mahagauri continue to shower her boundless grace upon all the people of the nation; this is the prayer at Her lotus feet. Jai Mata Di, she added. Shardiya Navratri Day 8 falls on Sunday, October 18, this year and is dedicated to the worship of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Known for her radiant appearance and serene nature, Maa Mahagauri symbolises purity, peace, compassion and spiritual renewal. Devotees worship the Goddess to seek blessings for happiness, prosperity, harmony and inner strength. Durga Ashtami holds special significance during the nine-day festival, with devotees offering prayers to the Goddess and seeking divine blessings for their families and loved ones. The festival of Shardiya Navratri celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga, with each day dedicated to a different manifestation of the divine feminine energy.
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Yogi Adityanath Targets SP Over Law And Order Before 2017
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Samajwadi Party in Lucknow, alleging that the state faced chaos, conflict and riots before 2017. Referring to Sharadiya Navratri celebrations, he said large gatherings are now taking place peacefully across the state.
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Launching a blistering attack on the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday dubbed the party a Saifai Syndicate, saying that prior to 2017, urmoil, conflict, and riots had become our fate. Contrasting the state's past law-and-order track record with the present, the Chief Minister asserted that while previous regimes pushed Uttar Pradesh into chaos and an identity crisis, the state is now witnessing grand, peaceful celebrations of Sharadiya Navratri and Ramlilas without even the slightest sign of trouble. Drawing a contrast between the law and order situation prior to 2017 and under the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration, CM Yogi stated that festivals across the state are now being celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and devotion. Addressing an event in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, ...The Samajwadi Party
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UP moved from mafia terror to fear-free environment under BJP, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday said that before 2017, the state was under the shadow of fear and chaos caused by criminals, but the BJP's double-engine government had established the rule of law and created a fear-free environment for people. Taking to social media platform X on the seventh day of Navratri, the Chief Minister extended his greetings to the people and invoked the divine form of Goddess Kaalratri to highlight the importance of eliminating evil, oppression and terror to establish justice, peace and security in society. Drawing a parallel between the goddess' victory over evil forces and the state government's approach towards crime, CM Yogi said Uttar Pradesh had witnessed a major transformation in its law-and-order situation since the BJP came to power in 2017. Before the year 2017, the fear and chaos born of terror by mafia elements akin to Raktabija, rioters, and criminals had cast a dark shadow over the state, erecting serious obstacles in the path of sisters and daughters' safety, education, and self-reliance, the Chief Minister said. He asserted that the government had worked consistently to curb criminal activities and strengthen the rule of law. Over the past 9.5 years, the Double Engine Government's zero-tolerance policy towards crime and criminals has suppressed these demonic forces, establishing the rule of law and a fear-free environment in the state, CM Yogi said. The Chief Minister also highlighted several initiatives introduced by his government to strengthen women's safety and improve their access to public spaces, educational institutions and workplaces. He said measures such as Mission Shakti, the Integrated 1090 Helpline, Women's Beat Policing and the Safe City Project had contributed to creating a more secure environment for women across the state. According to CM Yogi, these initiatives have helped extend security measures beyond homes to streets, schools, colleges, workplaces and other public places, enabling women to move around with greater confidence and participate more actively in social and economic activities. He further cited the reduction in police response time as evidence of improvements in the state's law-and-order machinery. The Chief Minister said that the average police response time, which stood at 65 minutes in 2016, had been brought down to just five minutes, describing the improvement as clear proof of the administration's promptness in responding to emergencies and its commitment to women's safety. Inspired by this very sense of security, women today are fearlessly working even in night shifts, he said, adding that a safer environment had helped women take up employment opportunities that might previously have appeared difficult to access. CM Yogi also referred to the rise in women's participation in the workforce, saying the increase reflected a broader change in the state's social and economic landscape. The rise in women's labour force participation from 12 per cent to over 36 per cent is proof that the state's feminine power, transforming into economic strength, is imparting new momentum to Uttar Pradesh's economic development, he said. The growing participation of feminine power in diverse sectors including agriculture, industry, services, and entrepreneurship has infused new energy into the state's journey of development. This very participation is also making a vital contribution to the threefold growth in Uttar Pradesh's GSDP and per capita income, the Chief Minister said. Reiterating the government's emphasis on law and order, women's safety and economic empowerment, CM Yogi said the transformation witnessed in Uttar Pradesh was linked to efforts to curb criminal activities and create conditions in which women could pursue education, employment and entrepreneurship with greater confidence.
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LUCKNOW: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress and its allies over the protests in the national capital, accusing them of seeking a regime change along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of youth to spread anarchy. Addressing a press conference here, Singh asserted that democracy does not give [] The post Cong, allies seeking Bangladesh-like regime change: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .
The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) suspended operations at a railway base kitchen in Lucknow and cancelled the food registration of an establishment in Saharanpur after inspections uncovered food safety and hygiene lapses. The drive covered 41 railway catering units and two airline food suppliers. Officials seized 978 kg of unlabeled food items in Kanpur Nagar and collected 26 samples for laboratory testing.
Riyadh airport attack: Two injured Indians remain in ICU, says Embassy
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16 : Two of the several Indian nationals injured during the October 10 attack targeting Riyadh airport continue to receive treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated on Friday. The update additionally noted that one further Indian citizen is in the High Dependency Unit (HDU), with three others recovering in a normal ward. The latest status update was communicated via a fresh advisory issued by the Embassy, which highlighted that Riyadh's international airport remains closed to flight operations. Meanwhile, airports in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina remain operational, though certain disruptions persist. Stating precautionary measures, the advisory noted, In view of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals should continue following instructions by local authorities, stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, and refrain from filming, publishing or sharing any information, photos or videos related to the ongoing events. According to the Embassy, Indian carriers have extended the suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia. Specifically, Air India and Air India Express have suspended operations across all routes until October 20, whereas IndiGo has halted services until October 24. Furthermore, Akasa Air has suspended its flights to Riyadh until October 24 and to Jeddah until October 21. Conversely, Saudia maintains scheduled flight operations to Indian destinations from Dammam, Jeddah and Medina. Meanwhile, Flynas operates scheduled flights along the Dammam-Lucknow sector, and Flyadeal has announced the introduction of Dammam-Mumbai flights scheduled for October 17-18. For Indian nationals seeking urgent departure, the Embassy suggested considering transit routes through Bahrain, Kuwait or Qatar, subject to obtaining the requisite visas. Addressing prospective travellers, the advisory stated, Indian nationals planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, including for Umrah, are advised to take into account the ongoing disruptions at Saudi airports and the possibility of flight cancellations, which may result in extended stays. Earlier on Thursday, India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, delivered a video message to the Indian community following the recent attacks, conveying India's condemnation of attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure within the country. He mentioned that the Embassy had established dedicated helplines to assist Umrah pilgrims encountering difficulties, while cautioning individuals planning journeys to Saudi Arabia from India to account for potential disruptions. Ambassador Vipul stated, In the current situation, all of us have to remain calm and alert. Especially in case of an aerial attack, we have to remain indoors, adding that distributing any photographs or videos concerning the attacks violated Saudi law and risked legal complications. (ANI)
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From Tennis-ball Games To A Six-wicket Haul For Delhi U23 - Rajneesh Dadar's Inspiring Journey
Col CK Nayudu Trophy: A few years ago, Rajneesh Dadar was on the verge of quitting cricket, with his family struggling financially and pressure on him to work alongside his father. Today, the 23-year-old fast bowler is one of the brightest prospects in the Delhi mens U23 team. The right-arm pacer returned figures of 6-43 from 13.4 overs against Gujarat in the opening round of the Col C.K. Nayudu Trophy, as he set the base for Delhi taking the first-innings lead in a rain-curtailed game at the St Stephen's College Ground. Obviously, I'm feeling good. The team has won (by taking the first innings lead) and I've performed well as well. So I'm feeling good about it, Dadar said in an exclusive chat with IANS on Friday. With the first day washed out due to rain, Dadar said the hosts were determined to make the most of the remaining time at their home ground, with the players bringing plenty of energy and every wicket pushing them closer to taking the first innings lead. Raised in Jahangirpuri, Dadar learnt the game playing tennis-ball cricket in his neighbourhood before joining Ravinder Cricket Academy under coach Shekhar Sharma. He wanted to be a fast bowler from the start, but the cost of the sport soon became a hurdle. I come from a normal family. My father was the only earning member. Apart from that, it was quite difficult. The game was getting expensive, and Shekhar sir helped me a lot. He saw that I was a good boy who could do well in the game, and he helped me a lot in the beginning, he recalled. Sharma paid for everything from academy fees and tournament entries to his shoes and kit bags, and also supported his studies through open school, making sure the youngster stayed in the game. Apart from the academy, Dadar has turned out in DDCA league games for Yorks Cricket Club, where Sharma is secretary. Sharma recalled how Dadar first came to his notice through a senior player at the academy who lived in his neighbourhood, and whose word made the coach take the youngster seriously. I've never seen Rajneesh play as a kid. I had a senior player at my academy. He'd come to play and say, 'Sir, there's a boy who's good at tennis. He's a very accurate bowler. No one beats him, as per the language we speak in.' I said, 'What are you trying to say?' He said, 'You should take him in, but he won't be able to pay the fees.' I said, 'He can bowl in the nets, right? He can give me that. So, I called him to my academy and had him bowl in the nets. He was a very accurate bowler, and I asked if his parents would come. He said, 'No, sir, my parents won't be able to come. I'll do whatever you tell me to do.' I would tell him to come at 2 o'clock. He used to do all of his improvements at the academy. I thought, this boy is serious about cricket, as he would come on time, and then I started paying more attention to him. The toughest phase came during Dadar's early years. With four or five children at home and a single breadwinner, his family wanted him to give up the game and help his father. To keep him going without hurting his pride, Sharma gave him errands such as delivering couriers at night and paid him for the work, so the help never felt like charity. There was a time when he didn't play anything, and his family would tell him to give up on playing cricket. So, I told them to have faith in me and not let him leave cricket, as he will definitely play at a higher level, said Sharma. For years, Dadar stayed on the fringes. Despite regular four- and five-wicket hauls in local tournaments, he was a stand-by in Delhi's Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 squads, and was among the Under-23 probables in 2023-24 and 2024-25. But the Delhi Premier League (DPL) changed that. After a promising debut season with Central Delhi Kings, in which he took 11 wickets in nine games, he was bought by Purani Dilli 6 for Rs 19 lakh in Category C against a base price of Rs 1 lakh. He repaid that faith by taking 19 wickets and finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker of the second edition. In this years DPL, Dadar took 15 scalps and was the sixth-best wicket-taker. DPL is the best league after IPL in India. The entire country watches, as do the scouting members of the IPL teams. Nothing can be bigger than that for me. I was picked for the state team because of the DPL. It's a very helpful thing for my career, he said. He took 18 wickets in four matches in his first state season, and finished with 25 wickets in eight games across the C K Nayudu and State A Trophy. Now taking the six-for against Gujarat had given him a big confidence boost for the season ahead. The DPL also opened doors for Dadar to get IPL exposure. While he was with Purani Dilli 6, current Delhi senior mens head coach Vijay Dahiya took him to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) camp, and he later travelled with Gujarat Titans as a net bowler during IPL 2026. (Mohammed) Siraj and Prasidh (Krishna) were the senior bowlers there. I learnt a lot from them. Hopefully, I will be able to apply all of them in the future. Siraj used to tell me to focus on my work ethic and my basics, he said. Sharma said bowling alongside senior professionals made Dadar realise they were no different from him, which lifted his confidence. He noted that all six of his victims against Gujarat in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy were top-order batters, a sign of his accuracy and penchant to take big scalps. Dadar, who struck a fifty on his state debut last season, does not want to be seen as just a bowler. I try to contribute to the team as much as I can. Fielding is a very important part of the game. It's not like you are a fast bowler and will only do bowling. You have to stay in the game because of your fielding, as it's a very important aspect of the game. His batting developed almost by accident. During Under-16 and Under-19 camps, Sharma limited his bowling at the academy to save his energy for state duty and let him bat instead. Dadar took to it, and the coach soon began using him as an opener in local tournaments. Dadar admitted that switching from white-ball to red-ball cricket takes some adjustment, but said bowling long spells during the state camp helped. With a packed calendar running from the IPL to the DPL and domestic cricket, he follows a fitness programme with his trainer to stay injury-free. Sharma, who also praised his protgs calm temperament, hopes to see him in the Ranji Trophy soon and is confident the best is yet to come. It was his fate to play cricket. He wanted to play, and he was good. If he wasn't good, I wouldn't have been able to think so much about him. So, he is good now and will be better in the future too. He will play for Delhi and hopefully for his country. Dadar admitted that switching from white-ball to red-ball cricket takes some adjustment, but said bowling long spells during the state camp helped. With a packed calendar running from the IPL to the DPL and domestic cricket, he follows a fitness programme with his trainer to stay injury-free. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
