30L diyas order to set aglow lives of Ayodhya potters
Woman found hanging, kin allege dowry death
Justice Singh calls for tech-driven policing to tackle evolving crimes
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Rape case falls apart in trial; court acquits accused after complainants admission
UP MLC polls: CEO orders CCTV surveillance, power backup at counting centres
UP gets 4.22 lakh voter applications on Saturday, 75% of two-day total
UP CEO orders audit of all voter forms entered since April 10
In an effort to bolster electoral integrity, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh has announced a comprehensive audit of electoral forms. Officials are tasked with resolving outstanding forms and complaints swiftly. The Special Summary Revision will commence on November 12, focusing on eliminating duplicate entries. Any lapses or issues involving polling booth officials will prompt strict consequences, as supervisors adhere to guidelines and provide timely updates on their activities.
Woman found dead in Lucknow; note with 4 mens names, 4-digit number found in bag
A 25-year-old woman, Asiya alias Tina, was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Kisan Path. Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a handwritten note in her belongings. Asiya had left her sister's home in Unnao and failed to reach her destination, which led to concerns. Injury marks suggested possible strangulation before her body was dumped in Lucknow.
BJP putting up fake posters to create rift in INDIA bloc, claims Akhilesh Yadav
The remarks followed after posters and hoardings with the slogan 200 seat haq hai hamara, UP ko hai Rahul Gandhi par bharosa appeared in Lucknow and other districts
BJP putting up fake posters to create rift in INDIA bloc, claims Akhilesh Yadav
The remarks followed after posters and hoardings with the slogan 200 seat haq hai hamara, UP ko hai Rahul Gandhi par bharosa appeared in Lucknow and other districts
Found hanging, body then shifted to veranda: UP womans family alleges dowry murder
Kunickaa Sadanand reacts to Diljit Dosanjh concert row: There is a security problem in our country
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Kunickaa Sadanand has reacted to the controversy surrounding Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjhs Delhi concert, saying security concerns in the country cannot be ignored. Her remarks came amid reports that Delhi Police had granted permission for Diljits concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, a day after reportedly refusing clearance over security concerns. Speaking to IANS, Kunickaa said security issues had become a concern, pointing to incidents of violence involving celebrities. Well, there is a security problem in our country. As you can see, every day some or the other celebrity is shot, attempted murder, assassinated. So, due to security reasons, it got cancelled, she said. The actress added that she was unsure whether the decision to cancel the concert was taken by Diljit or the government. I don't know if Diljit did it or the government did it. If the government didn't do it, it means they don't know how to control and keep law and order in the country. Our citizens are safe here, she added. The concert, scheduled for October 30 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, faced uncertainty after Delhi Police initially withheld permission citing security concerns. However, the police later granted clearance following discussions with the organizers and a review of the safety arrangements. BookMyShow Live clarified that the concert had not been cancelled at any point. The clearance was temporarily kept on hold while officials assessed the proposed security arrangements. We, with Delhi Police, are committed to ensuring a good experience for attendees as well as local commuters, the organizers said in a statement. In a letter dated October 21, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal had declined permission for the concert, referring to specific threat-related intelligence and the polices security and law-and-order responsibilities during the festive period. However, the authorities did not disclose details of the alleged threats. The Delhi concert will mark the beginning of the India leg of Diljit Dosanjhs Aura World Tour. The singer is scheduled to perform in Indore on November 15, Ahmedabad on November 21, Mumbai on November 27, Bengaluru on November 29, and Lucknow on December 5.
Two Varanasi-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Lucknow due to air show
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Lawyers protest against demolition of chambers in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Several advocates in Lucknow on Sunday staged a sit-in on a street to protest the demolition of more than 200 lawyers chambers by the city's Municipal Corporation following a High Court order. Earlier on Sunday, police and administration officials arrived at the site to conduct the demolition, drawing strong objections from the lawyers, who began a sit-in on the road against the proposed action and demanded an alternative arrangement to continue their legal practise. Speaking to IANS, advocate Balram Jakhar said, They are acting arbitrarily. First, provide us with an alternative arrangement, and then demolish the chambers. At least 2,000 advocates are suffering. Diwali is such a major festival, yet we are being left in darkness. How can this government function like this? It is behaving like goons...our homes (chambers) are being snatched in front of our eyes. How can we tolerate this? Expressing frustration over not being provided alternative arrangements, he said, They (administration) are only after demolishing the chambers and are not making efforts in providing us an alternative...either break us or send us to jail, then demolish our chambers, otherwise we will strongly oppose it. Asserting that the lawyers won't allow the demolition, Jakhar said: We will do whatever it takes to stop this. Further, he alleged that administration officials and the police are trying to remove the protesting lawyers from the site, saying: They are trying to suppress us. If they demolish our chambers, we will have to practise on the roads, so we have already taken it to the streets, he added. While acknowledging that the action is being taken on the orders of the High Court, the advocate said: We respect the court orders, but there should have been a way out. There is complete arbitrariness, and no one is willing to hear us out. We are lawyers, not goons or mafias, who can be subjected to such torture. We are an important section of society who ensure justice for people, he stated. Earlier, a similar controversy had erupted in Uttar Pradesh over the demolition of an illegal mosque located within the Saharanpur Collectorate complex. The demolition had taken place after the Muslim sides appeal was rejected by the court.
200 seats haq hai hamara: Congress puts its UP poll ambitions on Lucknow walls
UP Elections 2027 | Congress Hoardings In Lucknow, Amethi, Raebareli Signal Push For 200 Seats In UP
Political activity is heating up in Uttar Pradesh after Congress-themed hoardings appeared in Lucknow and the party strongholds of Amethi, Raebareli and Sultanpur. Carrying slogans such as 200 seats are our right and UP has faith in Rahul Gandhi, the hoardings come amid Congress's reported demand for 200 seats from its INDIA bloc ally, the Samajwadi Party, in Uttar Pradesh. Featuring Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and MP Imran Masood, the displays have sparked discussion over the party's political messaging and leadership visibility.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that some political forces with narrow mindsets are conspiring to plunge the country into instability, chaos, and separatism for the sake of power while praising Indias economic growth, development and expanding global standing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, CM Adityanath highlighted the governments focus on public welfare, social justice, womens empowerment and digital innovation, while emphasising the importance of national unity and the vision of a Developed India. Under the visionary and decisive leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has written a new chapter of economic strength on the global stage. Today, India stands among the worlds fastest-growing major economies and is setting new benchmarks in self-reliance, innovation, and development, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister wrote. He said the principle of putting the nation first had strengthened democratic values and placed ordinary citizens at the centre of policymaking. He also underlined the importance of welfare initiatives aimed at the poor and the concept of Antyodaya, which focuses on the upliftment of the last person in society. With the spirit of 'Nation First', the roots of democracy have grown even stronger in the New India. The common citizen remains at the centre of policymaking, welfare of the poor is a key governance priority, Antyodaya (upliftment of the last person) forms the foundation of self-reliance, and public participation is transforming development into a peoples movement, he said. The Chief Minister further highlighted the opportunities emerging in social justice, womens empowerment, digital innovation and economic prosperity. According to his post, these developments are helping transform public aspirations into opportunities and expanding the countrys capabilities. Referring to the international situation, CM Adityanath said India was continuing its development journey amid violence and instability in several parts of the world. He also criticised what he described as politically motivated forces seeking to create instability and damage the countrys image on global platforms. At such a time, some political forces with narrow mindsets are conspiring to plunge the country into instability, chaos, and separatism for the sake of power. They are relentlessly attempting to tarnish India's image on global forums by sidelining national interests. Despite these challenges, India is moving forward with an unwavering resolve towards its development goals, he stated. Highlighting Uttar Pradeshs contribution to the national development agenda, CM Adityanath pointed to the states agricultural potential, expanding industrial base, modern infrastructure and youthful population. He said the state was accelerating progress across sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, investment and employment generation, while contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. Concluding his message, the Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to national interests, unity and continued development. Our resolve is unwavering: national interest above all, national unity inviolable, and the pace of development unstoppable. With the spirit of Nation First, this grand endeavour of Indias progress will continue uninterrupted, he wrote on X.
Cyber crooks dupe govt teacher of 26L
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Freeze on Rs 23 L house of drug trafficking accused in Sonbhadra
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Man donates part of liver, saves sibling
FIR against 5 members of fin co for funds fraud
CCTV grab shows Shraddha, sis with Shiva Sharma
Family seeks 1 cr damages as man dies
50% UP women report for test when breast cancer is advanced: KGMU
Govt okays 330 crore flood protection projects for Faizullaganj
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7 MBBS students suspended over ragging complaint
Connecting knots: How carpet city Bhadohi floored the world
Licenses of 4 stores supplying to e-commerce platforms suspended
EC orders repoll at 3 Agra MLC booths on Oct 26, seeks probe
Smaller parties too step up outreach ahead of UP polls
Leading political parties in Uttar Pradesh are preparing for the upcoming assembly elections as smaller parties join the campaign. Nishad Party leader Sanjay Nishad is demanding BJP fulfill its promise of reservation for his community. Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad is organizing a large rally in Lucknow to assert his party's position.
In a first for Lucknow, CBN seizes crystal meth worth Rs 10 lakh; 2 women wholesalers arrested
UP MLC election: ECI orders repoll at 3 stations in Agra Division Teachers Constituency
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday ordered a repoll at three polling stations of Agra Division Teachers Constituency on October 26, a decision which comes amid reports of alleged lapses during voting a day earlier, an official said. The repoll will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at polling stations number 20, 21 and 26 of Agra Division Teachers Constituency for the biennial election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, said an ECI letter written to the state Chief Electoral Officer. While ordering the repoll, the ECI directed the CEO to ensure that persons involved in any unlawful activities which may have caused the irregularities/lapses leading to vitiation of poll are not deputed during the said re-poll. The ECI also sought a report from the Divisional Commissioner, Agra, by Sunday over the alleged lapses that forced a repoll at the three polling stations. The Commission said the Divisional Commissioner shall fix the responsibility of persons involved, including police and polling officers, who led to the incidents resulting in a repoll at the three polling stations. The ECI's letter asked the state CEO's office to inform all concerned, including contesting candidates, Media and ECI observers about the decision to order a repoll at the three polling stations. Also ensure that due and wide publicity of this is done in the entire constituency. Kindly ensure all necessary arrangements within the prescribed timeline, said the ECI letter. During the repoll, indelible ink shall be applied on the right-hand forefinger of the electors, said the ECI. A fresh permission for commencement of counting of votes in respect of Agra Division Teachers' Constituency shall be obtained after the successful completion of repoll in the three polling stations, the Commission told the CEO. Polling in 11 MLC constituencies (five graduate and six teachers constituencies of the Legislative Council) was held on Friday. A total of 152 candidates were in the fray in the 11 constituencies. The UP MLC polls saw 50.92 per cent turnout in the teachers constituency and 38.02 pr cent among graduates in Lucknow division. Lucknow district, 20,421 voters were registered in the teachers' constituency, while the graduates' constituency had 96,070 registered voters. Rae Bareli recorded the highest turnout in the teachers' constituency, at 65.7 per cent.
ED attaches properties worth Rs 3.72 crore in international cyber fraud case
Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow (BSVV) has invited offline applications for 15 vacancies across various posts. Applications can be submitted till 27 October 2026. The recruitment drive includes Temporary Guest Teacher Sangeet Shastra, Temporary Guest Teacher Sitar, Temporary Guest Teacher Tabla, Temporary Guest Teacher Computer Science, and other positions.
SGPGIMS Technical Coordinator Recruitment 2026
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (SGPGIMS) has released the official notification for the post of Technical Coordinator. The last date to submit the offline application is 30 November 2026.
Yogi Adityanath says industry leaders refused Lucknow summit before 2017
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UP polls: Congress targets 175-200 seats, Akhilesh backs alliance
Lucknow: After much dilly-dallying, the Congress has officially begun seat-sharing talks with the Samajwadi Party for next years Uttar Pradesh elections and submitted an initial list of more than 175 seats where it feels it can make an impression in an alliance. Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam told PTI that the list was 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 .
CBI arrests two ED officials for demanding Rs 5 lakh bribe in Lucknow
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Fodder scam accused arrested after 25 years; CBI traces trail to Nepal
The accused was travelling from Guna to Lucknow when a CBI team intercepted him following specific intelligence inputs on Thursday night
Samajwadi Party may not agree to allot Congress more than 70 seats
Seat sharing talks for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls get tougher By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: Hard bargaining from smaller parties is creating bigger problem in seat sharing in INDIA bloc as well in ruling NDA in Uttar Pradesh for crucial 2027 assembly polls. Realising the sensitivity of the complex issue of seat sharing with [] The post Samajwadi Party may not agree to allot Congress more than 70 seats appeared first on Northlines .
'Nobody knows truth': Akhilesh dismisses seat-sharing figures amid Cong's demand
Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed rumors regarding the number of seats Congress is requesting for the 2027 elections. Both parties are committed to strengthening their alliance to defeat the BJP. Congress has submitted a list of 175 to 200 constituencies where it believes it can perform well. SP leaders emphasize that seat allocation should be based on winnability rather than political bargaining.
CBI arrests long-absconding accused in fodder scam after 25 years
Digital Desk | Lucknow/New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Satyendra Kumar, a proclaimed offender in a fodder scam case, ending a manhunt that lasted more than two and a half decades. The accused, who had been on the run since the charge sheet was filed against him in 2001, was apprehended at Lucknow Railway Station around midnight on October 22. According to the CBI, Satyendra Kumar absconded soon after the charge sheet was filed in court. As he repeatedly failed to appear for trial, the court issued a permanent warrant of arrest against him. For over 25 years, the agency continued efforts to locate the absconder through sustained physical and technical surveillance, combined with human intelligence inputs. These efforts eventually led investigators to Nepal, where the accused had been staying. Recently, Satyendra Kumar entered India and boarded a train from Guna in Madhya Pradesh bound for Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on October 22. Acting on specific intelligence about his movement, the CBI constituted a dedicated team and deployed it at Lucknow Railway Station well before the arrival of the train. As the train reached the station around midnight, the team successfully identified and apprehended the accused. He was formally arrested and is now being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the competent court to face trial in the long-pending case. The fodder scam, one of the major corruption cases investigated by the CBI, involved large-scale embezzlement of public funds in the animal husbandry department of Bihar and Jharkhand. Several accused were charge-sheeted in the early 2000s, but some, including Satyendra Kumar, managed to evade arrest for years. Officials said the arrest was a result of the agencys persistence in pursuing long-pending cases and bringing absconders to justice, irrespective of the time elapsed. The accused will now face the legal process that was delayed for more than a quarter of a century.
Bail Denied In Lucknow Murder Case
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious, while police continue their investigation after the trio's arrest and remand to judicial custody.
Bail Denied In Cafe Owner Murder Case
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious and triable by a sessions court. The accused were arrested in Nagpur and are currently in judicial custody, while police investigate the alleged murder which was initially treated as an accidental death.
Bhatkhande University Recruitment 2026
Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow (Bhatkhande University) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 14 Accompanist posts. The online application process will be conducted from 24 October 2026 to 23 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, bhatkhandeuniversitynt.samarth.edu.in.
Model Shraddha Dubey denied bail by Lucknow court in Shiva Sharma death case
Model Shraddha Dubey , an accused in the murder case of Lucknow businessman and cafe operator Shiva Sharma, has suffered a setback after a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court rejected her bail application on Friday. The court also dismissed the bail pleas of her sister, Rashmi Dubey, and driver Tanveer alias Danish. The court observed that the case was serious in nature and that the trial would be conducted by a sessions court. It said there were insufficient grounds to grant bail to the three accused at this stage. The decision comes days after Shraddha, Rashmi and Tanveer were arrested from an apartment in Nagpur and brought to Lucknow for further investigation.
inDrive Steps Forward to Support Flood-Affected Families in Lucknow
New Delhi [India], October 23: inDrive, the global mobility and delivery services platform, organised a food donation camp in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, supporting drivers and families affected by rising floodwaters.
Chai, samosa, rasmalai: Hoardings target Akhilesh Yadav over 'mafia links' in Lucknow
In a striking development in Lucknow, hoardings targeting Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav have emerged, linking him to controversial gangster-politicians. This controversial move followed Yadav's visit to convicted politician Mohammad Azam Khan, raising eyebrows and criticism from the BJP. Yadav claims the ruling party is fabricating charges against Khan and his kin, citing a harsh political onslaught by the BJP as the motive.
10,470 voter roll entries found faulty in Pilibhit, action ordered against two EROs, operator
Cab, Smaller Hotels: How UP Influencer Shraddha Dubey Managed To Evade Cops
During interrogation, Shraddha Dubey reportedly admitted that Amir had been accompanying her since Lucknow and had helped her enter Nepal through Bahraich.
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Shraddha Dubey reveals escape route, admits Amir's role in Shiva Sharma murder case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the murder of Shiva Sharma, has revealed details of her escape route and admitted that her boyfriend, Amir, had helped her evade the police, according to officials. During hours of interrogation, Dubey disclosed several details but remained silent on certain aspects of the case. She was subsequently sent to jail. Investigators suspect that she kept her driver, Danish, with her to prevent him from revealing her secrets. She used him as a shield and a means of facilitating her escape. In her statement to the police, Dubey admitted to travelling to Kanpur and Agra. On October 18, she reportedly visited a hotel in Kanpur to book a room. However, when the hotel staff asked her to produce identification, she left without completing the booking. Dubey feared that if her photograph went viral following the murder case, the hotel staff might recognise her and inform the police. She subsequently booked a car and left for Nagpur without staying at the hotel. She managed to evade the police for 11 days. Although she was fond of staying in large, luxurious hotels, she reportedly chose smaller hotels and lounges where identification documents were not required to avoid disclosing her identity. Dubey also travelled to Rae Bareli but could not reach her home. Fearing that she might flee abroad, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) issued a lookout circular. During interrogation, Dubey reportedly admitted that Amir had been accompanying her since Lucknow and had helped her enter Nepal through Bahraich. Following her statement, the police are likely to add Amir's name to the First Information Report (FIR). Preparations are also underway to announce a reward for information leading to his arrest. According to the DCP (Central), investigators are identifying people who allegedly helped Dubey and the other accused evade the police. Strict action will be taken against those found assisting them. Investigators have also learnt that Dubey remained in contact with several people at the locations she visited. Police suspect that someone was continuously guiding her and helping her avoid arrest. The DCP personally interrogated Dubey for hours. During questioning, she reportedly refrained from naming anyone and repeatedly complained of difficulty in breathing and speaking. Meanwhile, Dubey was arrested in Nagpur by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow Police, officials said on Tuesday. She had been on the run since October 9, when Sharma allegedly fell from the balcony of an apartment in Lucknow's Hazratganj area. His death was initially treated as an accidental fall, but later became a suspected murder case after his family alleged that he had been assaulted and tortured before being thrown from the building.
The posters targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav have surfaced in 15 districts across Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Ballia, Mau, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Basti, Hardoi, and Sitapur. The posters featuring images of Atiq Ahmed,...
'Fearing freedom': Shiv Sena(UBT) criticises Centre over CJP activists' arrest in 'Saamana'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday accused the BJP government at the Centre of suffering from 'deep insecurity' and establishing a virtual Police Raj in the country. The party criticised the arrest and seven-day detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) youth activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were jailed for carrying the National Flag and protesting peacefully at Delhis historic Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Thackray camp, in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece, Samaana, questioned whether the government is afraid of peaceful democratic protests or terrified of young citizens holding the Indian National Flag. It condemned the government for systematically seizing public protest venues -- from Mumbai and Delhi to Patna, Lucknow, and Kolkata -- denouncing it as the outright choking of democracy. Pointing out a stark contrast, the editorial highlighted that while courts lecture idealist youths holding the Tricolour, justice appears surprisingly lenient towards perpetrators of grave crimes, citing the case of rape-convicted former politician Kuldeep Sengar, whose sentence was suspended by a judge on the bench. The editorial criticised the administration for using uniformed forces and political loyalists to suppress dissent, asserting that politicians once faced protesters directly, whereas the current regime hides behind barricades, police forces, and court injunctions. The editorial detailed how CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were locked up in Tihar Jail after defying prohibitory orders issued by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who unilaterally removed Jantar Mantar from the list of approved protest sites. The children did not go to Jantar Mantar to play 'Dandiya'; they went to raise their voice against corrupt electoral practices. If the government were truly generous and democratic, would it lock down Jantar Mantar? Asking protesters to seek government permission before rallying against state injustice is absurd -- would a despotic regime ever grant permission for a protest against itself? questioned the editorial. Refuting arguments that unscrupulous elements might infiltrate public rallies -- a rationale cited to justify police clearances -- the Thackeray camp pointed out that prominent leaders such as Sonam Wangchuk, opposition MPs, and Parakala Prabhakar (the economist and husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman) have all taken to the streets. Are these individuals also 'troublemakers'? the editorial asked, alleging that actual violence stems from government-backed elements clad in khaki executing crackdowns on students. Expressing deep disappointment over the High Courts lecturing young idealists about student unrest in France or Albania, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena urged the judiciary to look at the root cause rather than the symptoms. The editorial asserted that the policy under the current leadership has become clear -- citizens must not ask questions, nor should they demand accountability. The editorial concluded that when a government begins fearing peaceful, nation-loving youths holding the Tricolour, it signals not strength but the peak of political paranoia -- a phenomenon uniquely characteristic of the Modi-Shah administration.
UP CEO prepares graduate, teachers electoral rolls online for first time, enrols 14.81 lakh voters
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) In a first for Uttar Pradesh, the State Election Commission has prepared the electoral rolls for Legislative Council Graduate and Teachers constituencies entirely online, introducing a digital system for voter registration, electoral roll preparation and access to polling station details. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Uttar Pradesh, shared the development in a post on X, highlighting the states efforts to make the electoral registration process more accessible, transparent and convenient for voters. For the first time in the history of Uttar Pradesh, the electoral rolls for the Graduate and Teacher constituencies have been prepared online. Voters were also provided with the facility to submit applications online. They were able to access information regarding their designated polling station and voter serial number from their homes, it said. According to the CEOs office, the entire process of preparing the electoral rolls for the Legislative Council Graduate and Teachers constituencies was carried out online through the official website, www.ceouttarpradesh.nic.in. Previously, electoral rolls for these elections were prepared manually at the district level. The initiative was undertaken in accordance with the Election Commission of Indias instructions dated September 5, 2016, which called for an online application facility on the Chief Electoral Officers website to enable all eligible individuals to register as voters. For the first time, a dedicated online portal was developed to allow applicants to complete their registration forms from home. Based on the qualifying date of November 1, 2025, a total of 3,43,355 applicants registered online. This included 2,91,273 applicants in the Graduate constituency category and 52,082 in the Teachers constituency category. The final electoral rolls were prepared online and published on January 6, 2026. They were also made available on the websites of the respective District Election Officers. Following the publication of the final rolls, applications for the inclusion, deletion and correction of names were submitted to the offices of Assistant Electoral Registration Officers. The CEOs office noted that supplementary rolls had not previously been made available online, making it difficult for the general public and political parties to track additions, deletions and corrections. Before the announcement of the election, all pending applications were disposed of, and the final electoral rolls were published online. Following this exercise, the electoral rolls for the Graduate and Teachers constituencies contained a total of 14,81,310 electors. In another voter-friendly initiative, a portal was introduced to help electors find their polling station and voter serial number without visiting an election office. The registration portal became operational on October 1, 2025, and was developed in just four months by the IT team of the Chief Electoral Officers office, with assistance from technical experts. According to reports received from the districts, fewer than 150 electors had names or the names of their relatives printed incorrectly. The office said this represented less than 0.01 per cent of the total electorate, describing the number of errors as very low.
POCSO survivor cannot be denied compensation solely due to absence of injury marks: Allahabad HC
The case relates to an FIR registered at Sarojini Nagar police station in Lucknow on December 7, 2022. A chargesheet in this connection was filed on January 13, 2023.
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