UP Father Seeks Russian Cancer Vaccine Trial On His 21-Year-Old Son; Moscow Replies
A man from Lucknow appealed to the Russian government for his son to join Russia's promising cancer vaccine trial after Indian doctors showed limited response.
Stone quarry collapse in UP's Sonbhadra: 1 dead, 8 feared trapped; rescue operations on
A stone quarry caved in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one worker's death and at least eight feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF and SDRF teams, hindered by darkness and the quarry's significant depth. Officials are investigating the incident, with quarry owners reportedly fleeing.
UP Man Asks Russia To Conduct Cancer Vaccine Trial On His 21-Year-Old Son
The Russian government took a sensitive stand on the appeal of Manu Srivastava of Lucknow to save the life of his 21-year-old son Ansh Srivastava, who is suffering from cancer.
BJP says Bihar results to impact Bengal polls, TMC debunks claim
KOLKATA/LUCKNOW: After the NDAs grand victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP hopes that the results will set the tone for West Bengal polls next year and Uttar Pradesh elections in 2027. The ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal and the Opposition Samajwadi Party in UP rule out any such impact. BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari said, Bihars victory is ours; now it is Bengals turn. Just as the Bihar election was conducted after the SIR, the poll in Bengal will also be conducted with a pure and clean electoral roll. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was the co-convenor for Bihar elections, said: Magadh jeeta, Awadh bhi jeetengey. 2027 mein 2017 dohrayenge (After winning Magadh (Bihar), we will win Awadh (UP). Will repeat 2017 in 2027). He was referring to the BJP winning 325 of 403 seats in UP in 2017. Rubbishing the BJPs claim, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said, Mamata Banerjee routed the CPM in Bengal ending the 34-year Left rule in the state. Only she can fight against BJP and we will form the next government with absolute majority. According to TMC insiders, SIR would backfire on the BJP and a vast section of Hindus would vote for the party. The TMC leadership is also confident of retaining its traditional minority vote base. The NDA won in Bihar mainly because of welfare schemes, particularly pro-women programmes. Everyone knows that Mamata Banerjees pioneering role in implementing most of the social security measures, starting from Lakshmir Bhandar, Swasthya Sathi, Sabuj Sathi, Kanyashree and many others. She will get overwhelming support through the measures despite the SIR phobia unleashed by BJP, a senior TMC leader said. Political analyst Biswanath Chakraborty said, The Trinamool had won in the 2021 Assembly polls with absolute majority within six months after Nitish Kumars JD(U) and BJP formed the government in Bihar. Her governments populist and social security schemes have kept her vote bank intact during her tenure since 2011. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said, SIR will not help BJP or NDA in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and UP since the political conspiracy was exposed. The NDA in UP, comprising BJP, Anupriya Patel-led Apna Dal, Suheldev Bahratiya Samaj Party, NISAHD and Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD, would work out the same strategy in the 2027 Assembly polls to bolster its fortunes by cementing its clout among as non-Yadav OBCs and MBCs or EBCs. Political analysts believe that the Bihar outcome would give an edge to the NDA, which was concerned after a disappointing show in the Lok Sabha polls 2024 in UP as its tally had dwindled from 64 in 2019 to 36. At the same time, the performance of the Congress in Bihar could force Akhilesh to review his partys tie-up with the grand old party, analysts say. There could be certain takeaways from Bihar for UP. The popularity of PM Narendra Modi and the strategy of Home Minister Amit Shah have kept BJP on a firm footing. They have done it earlier in UP and can repeat it in 2027, said a political commentator.
ATS grills 5 more UP doctors for JeM links
ATS investigation focusing on Adeels role in honeytrap ring
Dr Shaheen was coaxed to join JeM module by Muzammil
Plot to mix poison in prasad: Guj, UP ATS search at Kheri house of accused
Govt, pvt sector must join hands to improve critical care in UP
Students see Dudhwas beauty through vistadome train safari
Industry flags capital access, logistics gaps at Invest UP textile meet
Protest at LU against attack on scholar
Viral flu cases surge due to pollution, weather changes
Scouts jamboree venue being developed as 'Mini India'
Two run over by trains in state capital
Jhansi women lighting village with their LEDs
Engg suspended for power cut at Ram temple reassigned to capital
Former chief secy appointed first CEO of State Transformation Commission
Workshop to boost dist level economic insight
Leopard spreading terror captured
Water sprinkling, sweeping to check pollution
2 British nationals held for entering India illegally via Nepal
The IPL Player Auction: Top Indian players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, M.S. Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and ARshdeep Singh, were among those retained by their respective franchises while big names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Adam Zampa, and Davis Miller were released as the retention window closed ahead of next month's mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The biggest trade was for Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper-batman/captain Sanju Samson, which saw him go to five-time champion Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. India's 2023 ODI World Cup hero Mohammed Shami was picked by Lucknow Super Giants among other major moves. The player retention window for the IPL 2026 season closed on Saturday with all 10 franchises confirming their retained players ahead of the auction. Across teams, a total of 173 players have been retained, including 49 overseas players. A combined purse of 237.55 crore will be available at the auction for a total of 77 player slots. With each team allowed to have a maximum squad of 25 players, Punjab Kings have opted to retain 21 players, the most among the 10 franchises, while Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players each. Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders retained the least number of players, 12, while Sunrisers Hyderabad were second with 15 players. Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings retained only 17 players, including four overseas, while Delhi Capitals opted for 17 (3 overseas). The IPL Player Auction will take place on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Heading into the auction, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a purse of 64.3 crore, the largest among the group, to fill a maximum of 13 slots with six overseas spots available. Chennai Super Kings will have the second-biggest kitty of 43.4 crore to fill a maximum of nine available slots. List of players retained by the franchises: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 16 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 81.60 | Cap remaining: 43.40 Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, *Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, *Nathan Ellis, *Noor Ahmad, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sanju Samson (T), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, *Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel. Delhi Capitals (DC) 17 players retained | 3 overseas | Total spent: 103.20 | Cap remaining: 21.80 Abhishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, *Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwari, *Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Nitish Rana (T), Sameer Rizvi, T. Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, *Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam. Gujarat Titans (GT) 20 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 112.10 | Cap remaining: 12.90 Anuj Rawat, *Glenn Phillips, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, *Jos Buttler, *Kagiso Rabada, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Mohammad Siraj, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, *Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 12 players retained | 2 overseas | Total spent: 60.70 | Cap remaining: 64.30 Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, *Rovman Powell, *Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 19 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 102.05 | Cap remaining: 22.95 Abdul Samad, *Aiden Markram, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar (T), Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, *Matthew Breetzke, Mayank Yadav, Md Shami (T), *Mitchell Marsh, Mohsin Khan, *Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shahbaz Ahmed Mumbai Indians (MI) 20 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 122.25 | Cap remaining: 2.75 *Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, *Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande (T), *Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Raghu Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, *Ryan Rickelton, Shardul Thakur (T), *Sherfane Rutherford (T), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, *Trent Boult, *Will Jacks Punjab Kings (PBKS) 21 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 113.50 | Cap remaining: 11.50 Arshdeep Singh, *Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, *Lockie Ferguson, *Marco Jansen, *Marcus Stoinis, *Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, *Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan Royals (RR) 16 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 108.95 | Cap remaining: 16.05 Dhruv Jurel, *Donovan Ferreira (T), *Jofra Archer, *Kwena Maphaka, *Lhuan-Dre Pretorious, *Nandre Burger, Ravindra Jadeja (T), Riyan Parag, *Sam Curran (T), Sandeep Sharma, *Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Charak Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 17 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 108.60 | Cap remaining: 16.40 Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, *Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, *Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, *Nuwan Thushara, *Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, *Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, *Tim David, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 15 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 99.50 | Cap remaining: 25.50 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Notes: Amounts are in crores, while * denotes overseas players. Article Source: IANS
Indonesia interested in buying BrahMos: Rajnath Singh
Indonesia has expressed interest in purchasing the BrahMos missile, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming the request. The first batch of these supersonic missiles, manufactured at a new facility in Lucknow, was recently flagged off. This development highlights India's growing defense manufacturing capabilities and international defense partnerships.
Chauni village in Uttarakhand becomes ghost town as residents migrate for better opportunities
BAGESHWAR: In a heart-wrenching tale of migration and abandonment, Chauni village in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district lies deserted, its once vibrant life reduced to an eerie silence. Located just 23 kilometres from the district headquarters, the village, which was once home to 25 families, is now a shadow of its former self. Our village was once filled with the sound of children's laughter, and smoke would rise from chimneys every morning and evening, recalled a former resident. But now, the silence is deafening. Part of the Chamdthal gram panchayat, Chauni saw a gradual decline in population over the years. By 2015, the number of families had fallen to 15, and in January 2025, the last remaining family locked the doors and left, marking the end of an era. The last resident, a woman, was forced to leave due to lack of opportunities and basic amenities, said a local official. Many villages in our region are facing similar challenges. The primary drivers of this exodus are the absence of essential amenities. Residents cited a lack of roads, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities as reasons for the steady migration that accelerated after 2015. Retired Principal Vanshidhar Joshi placed the blame squarely on governance. Both old and new state and central governments are responsible for Chaunis condition, he stated. Recalling his own struggles, he said, I was the first graduate from the area, but I had to leave due to the lack of facilities. My fight for better amenities continues even today. Local resident Ganesh confirmed the trend. People started leaving because facilities were never provided. Some are now in Delhi, others in Lucknow. Our family stayed until last year, but we have now moved closer to the main road. Lalita Prasad Joshi added that if proper infrastructure existed, villagers could have thrived through horticulture, cultivating kiwi, ginger, oranges, and fish farming. Bageshwars Chief Development Officer, R.C. Tiwari, acknowledged the crisis. Under the migration prevention scheme, we have selected affected villages for employment-generating projects. We will hold a meeting to investigate the specific reasons for Chaunis complete emptying and will strive to repopulate it, Tiwari assured. Despite official promises, Chauni sees life only once a year. Locals believe their ancestral deities reside in their native homes. Every summer, those who migrated return for eight to ten days to perform rituals. During this brief period, paths are cleared, hearths are lit, and the village briefly awakens, before sinking back into profound silence.
IPL 2026: LSG part ways with David Miller, Akash Deep before auction
Lucknow Super Giants have made a bold move to release their South African power-hitter, David Miller and pace spearhead Akash Deep before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, scheduled to be held on December 16.
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad Retain Core; Release Zampa, Mulder, And Five Others
Indian Premier League: Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed their list of retained and released players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, set for December in Abu Dhabi. As per BCCIs November 15 deadline, all franchises submitted their final squads, with SRH opting for a balanced overhaul after an underwhelming title defence in the 2025 season. The 2025 campaign saw SRH finish sixth on the points table, winning just six of their 14 matches and missing the playoffs by three points. With the need for fresh direction clear, the franchise has made significant changesmost notably releasing eight players, including veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been traded to Lucknow Super Giants. Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa, Indian wrist-spinner Rahul Chahar, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, and batter Abhinav Manohar were also released by the franchise. Domestic players Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, and Simarjeet Singh joined the exit list as SRH trimmed down its squad to create space for new additions at the auction. Despite the shake-up, Sunrisers have held firmly onto their core group. Pat Cummins, who led SRH in 2025, has been retained and will continue as captain. Explosive opener Travis Head, rising star Abhishek Sharma, and wicketkeeper-batters Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen remain integral to the squad. The franchise has also shown faith in young talents Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harsh Dubey. In the bowling department, SRH have kept Sri Lankan speedster Eshan Malinga, left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, England all-rounder Brydon Carse, and promising leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, ensuring continuity in their attack. With a blend of retained experience and opportunities to strengthen through the auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to rebuild momentum and return to title contention in 2026. In the bowling department, SRH have kept Sri Lankan speedster Eshan Malinga, left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, England all-rounder Brydon Carse, and promising leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, ensuring continuity in their attack. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Retained players: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari. Article Source: IANS
Final arrangements for Ram temple flag hoisting event in Ayodhya nearing completion
LUCKNOW: Preparations for the Ram Mandir flag-hoisting (Dharma Dhwajaarohan) ceremony in Ayodhya are close to completion, with final arrangements being done. Scheduled for November 25, the event is viewed as a symbolic marker of the temples completion. On this day, general devotees will not be able to have darshan of Ram Lalla, as the temple trust has urged people to participate in the ceremony from home. Among the dignitaries to be present at the temple on the occasion include Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest, and Arun Yogiraj, who had sculpted the idol of Ram Lalla, will be a special guest. Invitations were also sent to prominent figures, including Mukesh Ambani, Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan and Singer Sonu Nigam. The Prime Minister will once again meet the workers and artisans involved in the temples construction. Meanwhile, security has been tightened across Ayodhya, with joint teams from the trust and security agencies monitoring all activities in and around the temple premises. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's General Secretary Champat Rai said that PM Modi, UP Governor Ananadiben Patel, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be present at the flag hoisting ceremony on November 25. Considering security and dignity of the event, darshan of Ram Lalla will be closed for general devotees from the night of November 24. No devotee will be allowed to visit the temple on November 25. Champat Rai said that the flag hoisting (Dhwajarohan) ceremony was an announcement that the construction of the Ram temple was now complete. He appealed to all devotees to maintain restraint and celebrate the historic moment with respect. Besides, industrialists and business tycoons, key invitees include L&T MD & CEO SN Subramanyam, Tata Group CEO N Chandrasekaran and GMR Groups G Kiran Kumar. The sources claimed that NRIs who contributed funds under FCRA would also be among the guests. Moreover, experts from top national technical and scientific institutions are also being invited. Special recognition is planned for experts involved in the temples scientific and technical work.
IPL 2026: Bishnoi, Miller, Akash Deep Among Big Players Released By LSG
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants managed to retain some quality players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, but released six players, with spin sensation Ravi Bishnoi, destructive batter David Miller and pacer Akash Deep among those leaving the franchise. Rishabh Pant, who was the most expensive buy at the IPL 2025 auction when LSG bid for him, will continue to lead the franchise, whereas Nicholas Pooran, one of the most dangerous hard-hitters in the tournament and in the 20-over format, has also been retained. Australias T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh, who has emerged as a destructive top-order batter in the format, has also found a place in the team for the 2026 edition of the tournament. Among bowlers, Digvesh Rathi, who grabbed several eyeballs last year, will continue to represent the franchise and will be joined by Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan. Before the retention deadline, LSG traded in Mohammad Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Arjun Tendulkar from the Mumbai Indians to bolster their squad. Additionally, they traded out Shardul Thakur to MI on Thursday. Despite several significant adjustments to their squad and leadership, the Lucknow Super Giants did not see improved results in IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant took over as captain from KL Rahul, with Zaheer Khan stepping in as team mentor. Nevertheless, the team once again missed the playoffs, finishing seventh on the points table, mirroring their previous season's outcome. The team lost consecutive matches towards the end of the league stage, which cost them a spot in the knockouts. LSG aim to rebound in the next season by making key squad changes before the auction. Retained: Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh Released: Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, Akash Deep, Aryan Juyal, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar. Retained: Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Traded Out: Shardul Thakur (to MI) Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: MI Retain Their Core, Release Vignesh Puthur In Major Shock
The Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians have retained their core group of players ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions, but released one of their rising stars from last season, Vignesh Puthur, on Saturday. The five-time champions had a whirlwind season last year, making a memorable comeback after losing their first four matches in the tournament. The team even came close to winning a record sixth trophy but was eliminated in the knockout stages after securing a top-four place. With the retention window closed, MI has retained their key senior playersRohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadavwhile restructuring the remaining team to achieve better balance across different departments. Before announcing their releases and retentions, MI traded in Sherfane Rutherford from the Gujarat Titans and Shardul Thakur from the Lucknow Super Giants to strengthen their squad. Then on Saturday morning, the Hardik Pandya-led franchise traded in Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders as the leg-spinner returned to his former franchise. In a shocker for many, MI traded out Arjun Tendulkar, the son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who was roped into the franchise at the 2021 auction and had since remained with the side, making his debut in 2023. Among the other players released are Vignesh Puthur, who emerged as a sensation for the franchise in 2025, and Reece Topley, a senior English pacer. Retained - Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, AM Ghazanfar Released - Satyanarayana Raju, KL Shrijeet, Lizaad Williams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bevon Jacobs, Reece Topley, Vignesh Puthur, Karn Sharma Retained - Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, AM Ghazanfar Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Traded out - Arjun Tendulkar (to LSG) Article Source: IANS
Biological attack plot probe: UP, Gujarat ATS search accused home at Kheri; multi-city strike foiled
Authorities are investigating a terror plot involving a potential biological attack across multiple Indian cities. Searches were conducted at the residence of Mohammad Suhail Saleem Khan in Lakhimpur Kheri as part of a multi-state probe. Accused individuals allegedly planned to poison temple prasad and conducted reconnaissance for attacks in Lucknow, Delhi, and Ahmedabad.
Uttar Pradesh govt to withdraw case against Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case accused
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to withdraw the case against Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case accused. The 50-year-old Akhlaq, 50, was lynched by a mob over rumours of alleged cow slaughter and storing its meat at his home in Dadris Bisada village in Greater Noida in 2015. His son, Danish, was thrashed too, but he survived after spending several days in hospital. According to Gautam Buddha Nagar Additional District Government Counsel (ADGC), Bhag Singh Bhati, the withdrawal application, issued by the state government in connection with Mohammad Akhlaq Ahmeds case, was filed before the competent court on October 15. The court is yet to pass order on the application. It has rather fixed December 12 for hearing the matter, said Bhati. Bhati added that it was for the court to decide whether the case would be withdrawn or not. Until then, the trial would continue. So far, the testimony of the first prosecution witness the complainant and the deceaseds daughter, Shaista is underway, Bhati added. He also confirmed that all 15 accused facing trial in the case were currently out on bail. Meanwhile, Defence counsel, BR Sharma, also confirmed that withdrawal application was moved by government counsel in the court. Akhlaq and his son Danish had faced the mobs wrath on September 28, 2015, following an announcement from the village temple that he had slaughtered a cow. Both father and son were dragged out of their house and badly beaten up. Akhlaq, later, died at a Noida hospital, while Danish survived after undergoing major surgery to correct head injury inflicted by mobsters. Police had registered an FIR at Jarcha police station under sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 323 (assault), 504 (intentional insult to disturb peace), of IPC. In 2015, 15 persons including Vishal Rana, son of a local BJP leader, and his cousin Shivam, were charge-sheeted as the main conspirators who led the mob to Akhlaqs house and assaulted the family. The meat recovered from Akhlaqs house was also sent to a forensic laboratory in Mathura for examination and the report had stated that it belonged to a cow or its progeny. Akhlaqs family, however, had alleged that the samples were switched. In 2016, a Surajpur court had ordered a separate FIR to be filed against Akhlaqs family for alleged cow slaughter.
Kochi ranks fourth in youth employability, overtakes Delhi and Hyderabad: Report
KOCHI: Kochi has pulled off a stunning leap in Indias talent map outpacing metro giants Delhi and Hyderabad with a whopping 76.56% employability score, according to the India Skill Report 2026. The report by Education Testing Device (ETS), a global education and talent solutions firm, prepared along with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said the coastal city, long known for its culture and cosmopolitan buzz, is now stamping its authority as one of the countrys fastest-rising skill and opportunity hubs. As Global Capability Centres (GCCs) now employing over 2 million professionals and generating USD 46 billion in annual exports spread their wings, the ripple effects are energising Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Kochi, Coimbatore, Indore once considered secondary markets are fast becoming the new engines of global delivery, it said. As far as the youth employability is concerned, Kerala scored 72.16%, above Delhi at 71.25%. Kerala stood fourth in the rankings; Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 78.64%, followed by Maharashtra (75.42%), Karnataka (73.85%). Keralas Higher Education Minister R Bindu believes this rise is no accident. The steps taken for skill development in our higher education institutions are paying off, she told TNIE . Our new four-year UG programme ensures students pick up real, industry-ready skills while they study. According to the report, Lucknow leads the top-performing cities with a 79.45% score, followed by Pune (78.92%), Bengaluru (77.84%), Kochi (76.56%), and Chandigarh (75.12%). Among the tier-2 cities, Lucknow and Kochi are emergingas strong talent hubs, it said. The report also highlighted the pivotal contribution of the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP Kerala) in strengthening Keralas employability profile. ASAP Keralas market-aligned training programmes, supported by structured internships, have significantly boosted youth employability across high-demand sectors, it said. Industry experts echo optimism Kochi is perfectly positioned a big city with a dense web of educational institutions, a booming startup culture, and a strong IT presence, says Sreekumar V, secretary of GTech, a Thiruvananthapuram-based association of IT companies. He pointed to the explosive growth of MuLearn, GTECHs flagship skilling initiative. This year alone, 67,000 students joined MuLearn. Companies now recognise that these students bring raw potential that can be shaped through focused, in-house training. The momentum is unmistakable. Nearly 30% of BFSI hiring in Tier-2 cities is now happening in places like Kochi a trend mirrored in IT and pharma-healthcare as well. Backing this up, a recent Nasscom report on GCCs crowned Kochi the No. 1 Tier-2 hotspot for global centres, highlighting its 8,000+ GCC workforce, robust talent supply, and deepening academia-industry linkages. From once playing catch-up to now setting the pace, Kochi isnt just rising its rewriting the rules of Indias talent race.
Bihar poll outcome to set tone for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
LUCKNOW: BJP-led NDAs landslide victory in Bihar might have a cascading effect on Uttar Pradesh politics too, given the demographic similarities between the two States. On one hand, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was the co-convenor of the Bihar election, asserted: Magadh jeeta, Awadh bhi jeetengey. 2027 mein 2017 dohrayenge (After winning Magadh (Bihar), we will Awadh (UP). Will repeat 2017 in 2027). On the other hand, Samajwadi Party chief vented his ire on the BJP, calling it a party of deceit, attributing Mahagathbandhans Bihar failure to the Special Intensified Revision (SIR) of the voter list. In his first reaction to the Bihar results, the SP chief warned the NDA that SIR would not help it in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and UP, since the political conspiracy is exposed. He added that the PPTV (PDA Prahari) would be his partys vigilante to counter the BJPs ill designs. While the BJP is yet to react to Akhileshs claims, many X users said the SP chief was beating around the bush rather than going in for serious introspection. However, the NDA in UP, comprising the BJP, Anupriya Patel-led Apna Dal, Suheldev Bahratiya Samaj Party (SBSP), NISAHD and Jayant Chaudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), would look to work out the same strategy in the 2027 state assembly polls to bolster its electoral fortunes. It would look into cementing its clout among non-Yadav OBCs and MBCs, or EBCs, as they have strengthenedned their bond with the NDA in the neighbouring state. Meanwhile, political analysts believe that the Bihar outcome would give some relief to the BJP-led NDA, which was concerned after a disappointing show in the Lok Sabha polls 2024 in UP, as its tally had dwindled from 64 in 2019 to 36. At the same time, the performance of the Congress party in the Bihar elections could force Akhilesh Yadav to review his partys tie-up with the grand old party for the UP elections, analysts add. There could be certain takeaways from the Bihar polls for UP. The continuing popularity of PM Narendra Modi and the strategic brilliance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah have kept the BJP on a firm footing, election after election. They have done it earlier in UP and can repeat the magic in the State, opined a senior political commentator. 'Quitting politics... disowning family': Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini in cryptic X post day after Bihar poll results Similarly, the common factor between Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and UP CM Yogi Adityanath is the element of popularity and mass appeal. If Nitish Kumar, nicknamed as sushashan babu (able administrator), has been able to have a conspicuous traction especially among women voters for his schemes, Yogis clean image and appeal among the women voters, especially on the law and order front, helped him sail through in the 2022 assembly polls for a second term. And, like Nitish, who had no or little anti-incumbency even after remaining 20 years in office, anti-incumbency failed to strike Yogi Adityanath in his 9th year as UP CM. Akhilesh Yadav has failed to emerge as a formidable choice to challenge Yogis popularity, feels Dr AK Mishra, a political scientist. At the same time, the better coordination among allies on the lines of Bihar, where BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas) and RLM worked in tandem to tilt the results in their favour, in UP too, BJP, Apna Dal (S), Rashtriya Lok Dal, NISHAD party and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party can bring electoral gains in the 2027 assembly polls. On the other hand, the worry for Opposition parties led by the Samajwadi Party is more visible. If Akhilesh deserts Congress in UP polls, his party could face a split in minority votes. Similarly, SPs efforts since the LS polls to woo Jatavs among Dalits might also hit a roadblock. However, given the political and caste matrix in UP, the picture may not be as bright as it looks for the BJP-led NDA nor as gloomy for the SP-led INDIA bloc.
'Muskuraiye, aap Lucknow mein hain': Goenka welcomes Shami to LSG
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has been traded to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 after being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shami, who has a strong IPL record with 133 wickets, aims for a national comeback with a successful season for LSG, following good domestic form.
RBI conducts special drive for unclaimed assets and beneficiaries claim 348 lakh
Arjun Tendulkar's shocking move from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL Retention 2026 has created massive buzz, especially after reports revealed his surprising new LSG salary. The ex-MI all-rounder is set to earn a fresh contract amount that has stunned fans and experts alike.
IndiGo, Akasa Air to commence flight operations from Navi Mumbai airport on December 25
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IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan Suggests Punjab Add Backup Options For Chahal And Arshdeep
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan advised the Punjab Kings to add backups for their frontline spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh. Chahal and Arshdeep are crucial members of Punjabs bowling line-up, and they will be looking to build a strong bowling core around them for the upcoming season. Chahal, acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction following his release from Rajasthan Royals, proved crucial in their journey to the final. Despite missing two matches due to a wrist injury, he took 16 wickets in 14 games, playing a key role in Punjabs campaign before they fell short against Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the other hand, Arshdeep was one of the marquee picks at the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the highest-paid fast bowler at Rs 18 crore after Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card. In IPL 2025, he also became the franchises all-time leading wicket-taker. He finished as the franchises top wicket-taker last season with 21 scalps in 17 matches games. There are two important factors Punjab needs to consider ahead of the auction. Firstly, with Yuzvendra Chahal being such a key spinner, having a reliable backup spinner is crucial to support the teams preparation. Secondly, Arshdeep Singh is an exceptional player who bowls year-round, and while hes irreplaceable, it would be wise to have a backup Indian fast bowler for the squad, Pathan said on JioStars IPL 2026 Retention Preview. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden reflected on Lucknow Super Giants difficult season, emphasising off-field issues and bowling woes. There were significant off-field issues within the LSG camp last season, and it's clear they weren't a happy group. Considering the struggles, releasing Nortje to Kolkata Knight Riders might actually benefit LSG. Much of their bowling attack faced injuries or unavailability during the first half of the season, which was a real challenge, he said. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden reflected on Lucknow Super Giants difficult season, emphasising off-field issues and bowling woes. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score LSG has invested 27 crores in Rishabh Pant as their captain, and I believe that investment is justified. Pant didnt quite show his full potential last season, but he is still one of those players poised to make a significant impact in the IPL. He hasnt peaked yet, once he finds his form, hes definitely a player to watch. However, the real challenge for LSG lies with their bowling unit, he said. Article Source: IANS
IPL: Arjun Tendulkar leaves MI - 'Get opportunities to make your mark'
Arjun Tendulkar has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 at his Rs 30 lakh fee. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have reacquired leg-spinner Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders. These strategic moves ahead of the retention deadline aim to bolster both franchises' squads for the upcoming season.
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami moves to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026. He was traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad after a challenging IPL 2025 season. Shami brings extensive experience and a proven track record to LSG's bowling attack. His past performances, including a Purple Cap win, highlight his potential to impact the tournament.
Arjun Tendulkar has moved from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026, a significant career step. Acquired for INR 30 lakh, the left-arm pacer debuted in 2023, showing promise with both bat and ball. LSG aims to strengthen their bowling attack, anticipating Arjun's potential to become a breakout star.
Jadeja, Curran Traded To RR, Shami To LSG In Major Shuffle Ahead Of IPL 2026 Retention Deadline
The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises confirmed eight player trades ahead of the 2026 season retention deadline, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson grabbing the spotlight. While the all-rounder has been traded to the Rajasthan Royals, the wicketkeeper-batter will now represent the Chennai Super Kings. Jadeja, who represented CSK for 12 seasons and played over 250 matches, is among the most experienced players in the league. Under the trade agreement, his league fee has been reduced from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore, the IPL confirmed in a release on Saturday. Meanwhile, Samson will represent CSK at his current league fee of Rs 18 crore. With 177 IPL matches to his name, he is also one of the league's most seasoned players. This will be only his third franchise. Since his IPL debut in 2013, the senior player has mostly played for RR, except for two seasons - 2016 and 2017 - when he played for Delhi Capitals. England all-rounder Sam Curran will transfer from CSK to RR at his current IPL fee of Rs 2.4 crore after a successful trade. The 27-year-old has participated in 64 IPL matches. RR will be his third franchise, having previously played for Punjab Kings in 2019, 2023, and 2024, as well as for CSK overall seasons. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami will represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-highest costly buy for SRH before the IPL 2025 season at Rs 10 crore, will transfer to LSG at the same fee. The senior pacer has extensive experience, participating in 119 IPL matches with five different teams since his debut in 2013. Prior to joining SRH, Shami was a key member of the Gujarat Titans (GT) and won the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches. Although he sat out the 2024 season due to injury, he had a significant 2023 campaign, taking 20 wickets and playing a vital role in GTs championship win. Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will rejoin the Mumbai Indians (MI) after a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR bought Markande for Rs 30 lakh, and he will rejoin MI at the same fee. Markande started his IPL journey with MI, playing for the franchise in 2018, 2019, and 2022. He later played for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024. Overall, he has participated in 37 IPL matches and taken 37 wickets. Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will join LSG after being transferred from MI. He will continue to play for LSG at his current fee of Rs 30 lakh. Initially selected by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his debut for the franchise in 2023. Before the league confirmed the developments, IANS had reported on Thursday about the likelihood of Samson-Jadeja-Curran trades between CSK and RR, as well as about Shami, Tendulkar, and Markande's trades to their new franchises. Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will join LSG after being transferred from MI. He will continue to play for LSG at his current fee of Rs 30 lakh. Initially selected by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his debut for the franchise in 2023. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score All-rounder Donovan Ferreira is set to rejoin his first franchise, RR, after a successful trade from DC. According to the transfer deal, his fee has increased from Rs 75 lakh to INR 1 crore. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026 Retentions: Official! Shami joins LSG; DC sign Nitish Rana
IPL sees significant player movements as Jadeja moves to Rajasthan Royals, while Sanju Samson heads to Chennai Super Kings. Sam Curran also joins RR. Mohammad Shami transfers to Lucknow Super Giants, and Mayank Markande returns to Mumbai Indians. Arjun Tendulkar and Donovan Ferreira are also part of these exciting franchise swaps.
Classroom to battlefield: Kalam Labs takes a defencetech pivot to the stratosphere
This Lucknow-based startup, which began as an edtech platform, has successfully pivoted into a defencetech company building UAVs that fly to an unprecedented 100,000 feet.
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Punjab Kings release Maxwell, Hardie, Sen, Vinod ahead of IPL mini auction
LUCKNOW, Nov 14: Punjab Kings on Friday released Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Hardie along with Indian domestic players Kuldeep Sen and Vishnu Vinod ahead of the Indian Premier League mini auction next month. Maxwell had a forgettable run in this years IPL featuring in only seven matches in which he made a mere 48 runs and took four wickets, before being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a finger injury. The veteran Australian all-rounder [] The post Punjab Kings release Maxwell, Hardie, Sen, Vinod ahead of IPL mini auction appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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SRH set to trade speedster Mohammed Shami to LSG ahead of IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad is reportedly trading veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crore ahead of IPL 2026. Shami's move comes as LSG faces fast bowling injury concerns. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have secured Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford in separate all-cash deals.
IPL 2026 Retentions: Maxwell Likely To Be Released, Mayank Could Be Retained As Deadline Day Nears
Indian Premier League: With less than 24 hours left for the ten participating teams to finalise their retention plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and showcase the players whom they are going to bid goodbye. With tons of frenzy happening on the discussion tables of all ten teams, it is understood that the larger focus will be on fine-tuning squads rather than pressing the reset button. Multiple sources have told IANS that Punjab Kings could let go of Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson, who had come in as a replacement for injured Lockie Ferguson in the mid-way of IPL 2025, where the side finished as runners-up. Mitch Owen, who had come into the PBKS set-up as an injury replacement for Maxwell, is likely to be retained. On the other side, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have decided to retain young Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who has played only six games in the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to injury issues. Mayank had been retained by LSG for INR 11 crore, but played only two games this year due to a back injury, which resurfaced and needed surgical intervention in New Zealand. Mayank has been training and started to bowl at the BCCI CoE facility in Bengaluru, where he has been undergoing rehab for a long time. It is expected that he will be back to full-fledged bowling either in the last week of December or the first week of January, which means clouds of uncertainty over his IPL 2026 availability have been cleared, said a source familiar with the matter to IANS. At the same time, this news agency also understands that the likes of Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, and Shamar Joseph could be released into the auction pool. Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could release Venkatesh Iyer, with a possibility that the franchise may try to buy him back in the mini action to be held in Abu Dhabi on either December 15 or 16. In terms of last-minute trades, IANS understands that the Rajasthan Royals are in definitive talks with KKR over a possible trade of Nitish Rana for a one-way, all clash deal. It remains to be seen which way the trade involving Rana, who was a part of KKR from 2018 to 2024, eventually goes. KKR could also let go of the South Africa duo of Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, while a possibility of retaining Ajinkya Rahane looms. KKR was also in talks with the Delhi Capitals for a potential trade of KL Rahul, but at the time of publishing, no definitive word had emerged on it. In terms of last-minute trades, IANS understands that the Rajasthan Royals are in definitive talks with KKR over a possible trade of Nitish Rana for a one-way, all clash deal. It remains to be seen which way the trade involving Rana, who was a part of KKR from 2018 to 2024, eventually goes. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru could bid goodbye to the likes of Liam Livingstone, Blessing Muzarabani, Yash Dayal, and Rasikh Dar. Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings, who have been in the news of late for a mega trade of Sanju Samson in exchange for letting go of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, may say goodbye to Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Jamie Overton. Article Source: IANS
Terrorism has no religion: UP inspectors words wins hearts online
Lucknow: Days after the unfortunate Delhi Red Fort blast that claimed 13 innocent lives and unleashed hate towards the Muslim community, with hate online debates and comments about Islamic terrorism, an Uttar Pradesh police inspector has won widespread praise for saying that terrorism has no religion. The officers remarks, captured in a viral video, have 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 .
Akhilesh Yadav alleges Bihar mandate shaped by SIR, says it wont work elsewhere
LUCKNOW: With the NDA poised to form the next government in Bihar , as indicated by the poll results on Friday, celebrations broke out in the BJP camp in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in his first reaction to the National Democratic Alliances victory, attributed the outcome, and the Mahagathbandhans rout to the pre-election special intensive revision (SIR), an exercise carried out by the Election Commission to clean up the electoral rolls. He also called the ruling BJP a party of deception. Alluding to the NDAs performance and alleging it was due to the SIR in Bihar, Yadav, in an apparent attempt to counter the NDAs claims of work on the ground, said the SIR game would not work in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and other states. The game played by the SIR in Bihar will no longer be possible in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, or elsewhere because this electoral conspiracy has now been exposed, he said in a post on microblogging site X. SIR . , , , CCTV PPTV Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 14, 2025 We will not let them play this game any further We will remain vigilant and thwart the BJPs plans. The BJP is not a party, but a fraud, Yadav added. Meanwhile, NDA leaders equated the Oppositions criticism of the SIR exercise to tantrums thrown by those who allegedly lost the election. Unable to secure a win, they were trying to create chaos by attacking independent institutions, NDA leaders said, adding that the same parties which complained about SIR would have remained silent had they taken the lead. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and its allies were overjoyed. The NDA alliance called the Bihar victory a win for development. BJP workers in Kashi entered a celebratory mood. In Prime Minister Narendra Modis parliamentary constituency, party workers took out a procession with posters reading Spring in Bihar. Extensive fireworks were displayed during the celebrations, and workers were seen dancing and swaying to drum beats. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the Bihar picture would be seen in UP as well. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak called Bihars results a victory for good governance. He added: We had already said that the people of Bihar have decided to endorse Modi jis pro-poor welfare schemes and Nitish jis good governance. Pathak attributed the win to the support of women voters. The biggest thing is that mothers, sisters and daughters of Bihar have voted for the NDA candidate, rising above caste and religion. Under Nitish jis leadership, the people of Bihar still have faith in the BJP alliance regarding law and order and good governance. Bihar swings for Ni-Mo: NDA poised for landslide under CM Nitish and PM Modi
Singapore-Based Man, Wanted In Rs 31 Crore Bank Fraud, Arrested In Delhi
The accused Rajesh Bothra also figures as an accused in some other cases of CBI, ACB, Lucknow, in which he has been chargesheeted along with other accused persons.
CBI Arrests Singapore-Based Accused In Bank Fraud Case Of Rs 31.60 Crore
The accused Rajesh Bothra figures as an accused in some other cases of CBI, ACB, Lucknow, in which he has been chargesheeted alongwith other accused persons.
IPL 2026: KKR Rope In NZ Great Tim Southee As Bowling Coach
Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand fast bowling great Tim Southee as their new bowling coach ahead of the 2026 season. Southee is a familiar face to the KKR setup, having represented the franchise in the IPL in 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons. He steps into the role at KKR after his predecessor Bharat Arun joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and will work alongside head coach Abhishek Nayar, mentor Dwayne Bravo and newly-appointed assistant coach Shane Watson. KKR has always felt like home to me, and its an honour to return in this new role. The franchise has an incredible culture, passionate fans, and a great group of players. I look forward to working closely with the bowlers and helping the team achieve success in IPL 2026, said Southee in a statement by the franchise. Southee, regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation, was a mainstay in the New Zealand set-up for nearly 15 years. With 107 Test appearances, 150 ODIs and 120 T20Is, Southee has taken more than 700 wickets across all three international formats. Renowned for his swing and accuracy, Southee also captained New Zealand in multiple formats and played key roles in their 2019 Mens ODI World Cup runners-up finish and the 2021 World Test Championship triumph, before retiring from international cricket in December last year. Southee, regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation, was a mainstay in the New Zealand set-up for nearly 15 years. With 107 Test appearances, 150 ODIs and 120 T20Is, Southee has taken more than 700 wickets across all three international formats. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Tims vast experience and technical expertise will be instrumental in shaping our bowling unit. His leadership qualities and calm approach make him an ideal mentor for our young bowlers, said Venky Mysore, KKR CEO. Article Source: IANS
Lucknow Diary | Mirzapur, Agra clinch water awards
Mirzapur, Agra clinch water awards UP won two honours in the sixth edition of the National Water Awards 2024. Mirzapur was declared the Best District in the northern zone for effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and Atal Bhujal Yojana. The district revived reservoirs, built drains and expanded irrigation in rural areas with strong support from panchayats and local residents. Community-driven efforts in rainwater harvesting and pond rejuvenation helped villages increase groundwater levels. Agra Municipal Corporation secured joint third place in the Best Urban Local Body category for adopting leakage-tracking systems and smart metering. Place of Kaliyugs advent to be a tourist spot The site believed to mark the beginning of Kaliyug will soon be developed into a tourist destination. The government has allocated Rs 2 crore to beautify the ashram of Maharishi Shringi at Parikshitgarh in Meerut. It is a key stop in the states Mahabharat Circuit. Mahabharata and Shrimad Bhagavat Geeta recount that King Parikshit, angered when Sage Samika ignored his request for water, placed a dead snake around his neck. Samikas son Maharishi Shringi cursed Parikshit to die within seven days by the bite of the serpent Takshakthat marked the start of Kaliyug. The yagyashala, havan kund, and banyan tree at the site are still revered as witnesses. Grammy nomination for Sounds of Kumbha The spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh has found global recognition with the album Sounds of Kumbha earning a nomination at the 68th Grammy Awards. Created by Delhi-based singer, composer, and producer Siddhant Bhatia, the album competes in the Best Global Music Album category alongside works by Anoushka Shankar and the Shakti band. Commissioned by the UP government and shot during the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the 12-track project features 50 global artistes blending Indian traditions with modern sounds. Bhatia announced that Sounds of Kumbha and his instrumental album Shayan received two Grammy nominations. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
Umar body language shows Jaish training as a suicide bomber
BENGALURU: Dr Umar Un Nabi , who blew up a white Hyundai i20 car with him behind the wheel near Red Fort on November 10, was probably recruited and later trained as a fidayeen (suicide bomber) by the Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammed much before the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, said well placed sources on condition of anonymity. Born on February 24, 1989, Umar completed his MD in Medicine at the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, and later served as a senior resident at GMC, Anantnag before moving to Delhi. Red Fort blast: Two more doctors picked up in UP by probe agencies, taken to Delhi for questioning He was psychologically assessed during his tenure at GMC, Anantnag. It was found that he had very strong and inflexible ideological beliefs and had the potential to take extreme steps to execute his radical designs, said sources. Umar hails from a deeply disturbed background; of violence and abuse at home. In January this year, he had reportedly justified the concept of suicide bombing in closed circles, said sources. Recruitment in Jaish is a not easy. Only those with a pathological hatred towards India, who manage to clear tough assignments, are elevated, the sources informed. 22 professionals were part of white-collar Jaish terror module, lookout alerts issued at airports That Umar was trained to be a fidayeen was also evident in his body language as he drove from Badarpur to Red Fort. He looked calm and undisturbed a typical characteristic of a suicide bomber, they added. As for Umar parking the i20 near the Red Fort for three hours, sources said, He may have waited final instructions (to blow up). For a terror attack in Delhi/NCR, the final green light has to come from the highest echelons of the Jaish. The Red Fort blast also killed Umar. DNA samples from the human remains in the car matched with that of his mother. Multiple agencies are investigating the manner in which the explosive laden car was detonated, said sources. On the arrest of Dr Shaheen Shahid from Lucknow, sources said Jaishs recruitment of women is inter-alia in response to Operation Sindoor in which India deployed its women officers from the armed forces to brief the nation on the details of the four-day precision strike on the terror infrastructure across the border, including Jaishs headquarters in Bahawalpur.
A Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed white-collar terrorist network of medics was busted across Haryana, UP, and J&K. They plotted coordinated bombings in six cities on December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, to avenge the 1992 event. Investigators are probing their financial chain and command structure, with potential links to a recent car blast in New Delhi.
UP ATS and J&K Police dismantled a Jaish-e-Mohammad module of highly educated medical professionals. The operation, triggered by a missing person alert, uncovered a sophisticated network involved in professional radicalisation and logistics for terror attacks, including a planned blast at the Red Fort.
IPL 2026: Thakur, Rutherford trades may trigger deadline-day flurry
New Delhi, Nov 13: With five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians trading in Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, the 2026 season retention and trading window has become more intriguing, especially with the retention deadline fast approaching on November 15. Thakur and Rutherford being traded to MI from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat []
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