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'Baseless': CM Yogi Adityanath on reports claiming UP BJP ready with list of 209 candidates
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday dismissed as aseless the claims made in a section of media that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a list of 209 potential candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections and shared it with the party's Central leadership. In a joint statement issued with Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary, the Chief Minister said, The said claims are baseless, imaginary and fabricated. Calling the spread of wrong information as a conspiracy, CM Adityanath said the BJP categorically denies this fake and false news. No such list has been prepared or sent to the Central leadership by the Bharatiya Janata Party or its state leadership, he added. The BJP is a disciplined and cadre-based political party, with a highly streamlined, democratic, and thorough organisational process for selecting candidates for Assembly or any other elections, which has not even begun, he said. Such misleading propaganda is a deliberate conspiracy. It appears that certain elements are spreading this fabricated rumour with the aim of creating an atmosphere of confusion, disbelief, and fear among loyal party workers, the Chief Minister added. He said that the BJP appeals to all its officials, workers, and the general public not to believe such baseless and misleading news in any way and to consider only information released from the party's official platforms as authentic. The nearly 15 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh are likely to pick a new 402-member Assembly in elections scheduled around February-March 2027. Earlier in the day, CM Adityanath highlighted the importance of making youth digitally empowered and focused on the creation of new opportunities, while referring to the young population as demographic dividend. Addressing a gathering during the distribution of tablets to more than 53,000 students from Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Unnao, the Chief Minister said that appointment letters for more than one lakh government jobs would be issued by January 26, 2027. Noting that India is the world's youngest nation, with 56 per cent of its population comprising young people, CM Adityanath said: Uttar Pradesh is the country's youngest state, with 56 to 60 per cent of its population in the youth category. The state government views Uttar Pradeshs 25 crore population not as a burden but as a demographic dividend. Prior to 2017, many young people faced an identity crisis, whereas today they proudly identify themselves as residents of Uttar Pradesh, he added. Moreover, the Chief Minister said that the distribution of tablets is an effort towards digitally empowering the youth.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) Chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav of attempting to influence Dalit voters despite what he described as the SP's history of insulting Dalit icons and harming the community's interests. He also claimed that jailed leader Azam Khan had called B.R. Ambedkar a 'land-mafia'. Rajbhar's remarks came after the Samajwadi Party organised a Dalit convention in Agra as part of its PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) outreach. The exchange triggered a war of words between the two parties, with SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand accusing Rajbhar of being part of a government under which atrocities against Dalits had allegedly taken place. Questioning the SP's Dalit outreach, Rajbhar said the party had previously failed to respect prominent Dalit leaders, including B.R. Ambedkar. It is an irony that the ones who insulted great Dalit leaders once are holding a conference in their honour. They insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar. SP leader Azam Khan used to call Babasaheb Ambedkar ji a 'land mafia,' and Akhilesh Yadav could not stop him on stage. How is he holding a Dalit conference today? the SBSP Chief added. He alleged that the Samajwadi Party had caused significant damage to Dalit interests and questioned its record on reservation and the 1995 attack on the then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati. If anyone has caused the greatest harm to Dalits, it is the Samajwadi Party. Who ended reservation in promotions? Who attacked Mayawati in 1995? It was the Samajwadi Party workers, he said. Rajbhar also accused Akhilesh Yadav of expecting Dalit voters to support the SP despite its past record. Akhilesh Yadav is dreaming that he is going to get the Dalits' vote, he added. Responding to Rajbhar's remarks and his post on social media platform X, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies of hypocrisy on Dalit issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which insults Dalits and includes Ministers in its government, is the same party whose workers were accused of bullying a Dalit in Lucknow. OP Rajbhar is a Minister in that very (BJP) government; he is complicit in these atrocities against Dalits, Chand told IANS. He also accused Rajbhar of targeting Dalit leaders and said the treatment meted out to Ramji Lal Suman reflected the BJP's approach towards the community. Those who perpetrate atrocities against Dalits, who have consistently stood against them, much like how they opposed Ramji Lal Suman simply because he is a Dalit, demonstrate that OP Rajbhar is anti-Dalit, Chand said. Earlier, Rajbhar had taken to X to directly question Akhilesh Yadav over the SP's Dalit convention in Agra, demanding an apology for what he described as past insults to Ambedkar and Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram. In his X post, Rajbhar targeted SP MP Ramji Lal Suman over his remarks concerning legendary Mewar king Rana Sanga, demanding that he apologise to the Hindu community. The Uttar Pradesh Minister listed several decisions taken during the SP government's tenure between 2012 and 2017, alleging that districts named after Ambedkar and Ramabai Ambedkar were renamed, including Bhim Nagar as Sambhal and Ramabai Nagar as Kanpur Dehat. He also alleged that Manyavar Kanshi Ram Nagar was renamed Kasganj and that schemes named after Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram were discontinued. He accused the previous SP government of changing the names of hospitals, universities and colleges associated with Bahujan icons, including the Ambedkar Medical College in Kannauj and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Harit Park in Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh Minister also referred to incidents in Agra's Panwari village, where a Dalit wedding procession was allegedly attacked because the groom was riding a horse. He claimed that nine people were killed in the incident. He also alleged that Dalits faced violence in Akhilesh Yadav's home district of Etawah. Rajbhar reiterated his allegation concerning former SP Minister Azam Khan, claiming that Khan had referred to Ambedkar as a land mafia during the inauguration of the Ala Hazrat Haj House in Ghaziabad, while Akhilesh Yadav was present on the stage. He also referred to remarks by Shivpal Singh Yadav about the possibility of making Azam Khan the Home Minister, alleging that such an appointment would lead to further atrocities against Dalits. In his post, Rajbhar said the people of Agra had witnessed what he described as the SP's political conduct and would reject the party's attempts to regain support.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls youth 'demographic dividend', advocates for digital empowerment
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted the importance of making youth digitally empowered and focused on the creation of new opportunities, while referring to the young population as demographic dividend. Addressing a gathering during the distribution of tablets to more than 53,000 students from Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Unnao, the Chief Minister said that appointment letters for more than one lakh government jobs would be issued by January 26, 2027. Noting that India is the world's youngest nation, with 56 per cent of its population comprising young people, CM Adityanath said: Uttar Pradesh is the country's youngest state, with 56 to 60 per cent of its population in the youth category. The state government views Uttar Pradeshs 25 crore population not as a burden but as a demographic dividend. Prior to 2017, many young people faced an identity crisis, whereas today they proudly identify themselves as residents of Uttar Pradesh, he added. Moreover, the Chief Minister said that the distribution of tablets is an effort towards digitally empowering the youth. However, he added that the state government is not only making young people digitally empowered but is also creating new opportunities for employment and self-employment. The tablets distributed today will help students in education, skill development, and employment, the Chief Minister said, advising students not to use tablets solely for entertainment, but as a tool for gaining knowledge and building their future. Chief Minister Adityanath mentioned that free digital study material for more than 18,000 courses have been made available on these devices. These include subjects ranging from yoga to modern fields such as Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech. He recalled that the 'Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana', under which the tablets are being distributed, was launched by the Centre on December 25, 2021, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, students' education was affected during the Covid-19 pandemic. Referring to Swami Vivekananda as a spiritual icon for every young person in India, the Chief Minister said: He (Swami Vivekananda) brought renewed global recognition to India's Sanatan tradition. When questions were being raised at India, he had told youths here to proudly call themselves as 'Hindus'. CM Adityanath asserted that the BJP-led double-engine government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards crime and criminals, effectively eliminating mafia influence. Today, there is no curfew, no riots, and everything is well in Uttar Pradesh, he said. In a veiled attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Chief Minister alleged that in the past, political leaders used recruitment drives for extortion and that jobs were allegedly secured through influence and corruption. Examination papers were often written by one person while appointments went to another. The previous government created Munna Bhai type frauds rather than genuine employment and many such appointments had to be cancelled after his (Bharatiya Janata Party) government came to power, he alleged. CM Adityanath asserted that recruitments are now being conducted with complete transparency and integrity and that the Uttar Pradesh government has also taken strict action against cheating mafias, including confiscating the properties of those who play with the future of youth. Uttar Pradesh has moved from 'mafia rule' to the 'rule of law', and that the state's identity has changed due to the zero-tolerance policy against criminals, he added. He also said that through Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), 500 youth have been selected for employment in BrahMos and related units. Referring to Operation Sindoor, the Chief Minister added that the BrahMos missile facility in Lucknow had generated employment opportunities for the youth and which, in turn, subsequently demonstrated India's military strength to Pakistan. As many as 500 young people being selected for jobs with the BrahMos missile project and its associated units...Today, one of the world's finest rifles, the AK-203, is being manufactured right here in Amethi. Its components are being produced in Kanpur. And all this has become possible because there is a strong security environment and investment is taking place, he said. The Chief Minister also highlighted that before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had only 120 startups, whereas today more than 25,000 startups are active in the state. He said that the state's 96 lakh MSME units provide employment to more than three crore people. He announced that an Economic and Industrial Zone named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be developed in every district. The Uttar Pradesh government is also preparing to develop an industrial city across 56,000 acres in Bundelkhand. Our effort is that young people become job creators rather than job seekers, CM Adityanath said.
Owaisi's remarks on Akhilesh Yadav's Ram Temple visit trigger row, SP hits back
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has triggered a political controversy after criticising Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his proposed visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, recalling that Muslims had offered prayers for centuries at the Babri Masjid, which stood at the site before it was demolished in 1992. Addressing a public meeting in Meerut, Owaisi said: Akhilesh is going to the place where we prayed for 400 years. The remarks drew a sharp response from the Samajwadi Party, which accused Owaisi of limiting his political activities to states where elections are approaching, describing him as a political tourist who avoids questioning the ruling party. SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand, speaking to IANS, said Owaisi should direct questions towards those in power instead of repeatedly targeting the Opposition. Owaisi never raises any questions for the BJP... He travels to places where elections are taking place, much like a tourist. He never directs any questions towards those in power. He should at least ask one question to the UP government, to those in power. Till when will he continue to question the Opposition? Chand said. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also criticised Owaisi, alleging that his political positioning has consistently worked to the BJP's advantage. He said this was not a new pattern and cited the Maharashtra Assembly elections to support his argument. Owaisi's disease is not new; this infection has been going on for a long time. While Owaisi's party won four seats in Maharashtra elections, its presence contributed to the defeat of other candidates in 22 to 23 additional constituencies. The BJP and Owaisi are like twin brothers separated at the Kumbh Mela. Now that they have reunited, they are showering love on each other, Tiwari said. BJP leader and Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, meanwhile, said the political developments would not affect the BJP's prospects in Uttar Pradesh. Owaisi is a bargainer. He is probably trying to strike a deal with the Samajwadi Party, but perhaps the negotiations are not working out. That is a matter between them. I can only say that even if everyone comes together, it will make no difference. The Yogi government will be formed again this time; there is no doubt about it. The Yogi government has transformed Uttar Pradesh into a 'New Uttar Pradesh', Yadav said. BJP leader Ram Kadam, speaking to IANS, said the exchange of allegations reflected the political struggle of both parties to remain relevant ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Both the parties are fighting for their existence... Regarding the kind of allegations being levelled by Owaisi against Akhilesh Yadav, both are independent parties; let them level allegations against one another. We will not comment on those allegations, because both parties are plagued by restlessness for power, Kadam told IANS. In the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, they cannot stand before, cannot fight against, and cannot win against Modi Ji's leadership, nor can they level any allegations against the Uttar Pradesh government. Therefore, keeping themselves in the headlines by misleading people must be their motive, he added.
Congress, SP leaders to fight together in UP polls, BJP says alliance will not yield results
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders on Sunday expressed confidence about contesting the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections together, even as discussions over seat-sharing continue, while the Bharatioya Janata Party (BJP) questioned the viability of the alliance and said the coming together of more opposition parties would benefit it. Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt said the party's organisational preparations were underway across all 403 Assembly constituencies and that the final decision on seat-sharing would be taken by the senior leadership after discussions with SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav. Look, my responsibility and that of my fellow co-in-charges is to work across all 403 Assembly constituencies. Whatever decision the party takes regarding the number of seats, our senior leaders will discuss it with Akhilesh Yadav. Once a decision is made, we will all work together across the constituencies. We are going to defeat the BJP together, Dutt added. He also criticised parties that, according to him, extend support to the BJP during elections but remain absent afterwards. It is not right to appear only during elections and disappear afterwards, he added. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari welcomed Akhilesh Yadav's remarks about the two parties contesting the elections together, saying their coordination in Parliament had demonstrated the benefits of working jointly. Look, I will not say anything about the numbers or which seats, but I welcome Akhilesh ji's statement that both of us will contest together. We fought together in Parliament and benefited from it. We will fight together in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and form the government in the state, Tiwari said. Referring to the previous electoral performance of the Congress-SP alliance, the Congress MP added that the two parties had secured 47 seats together and expressed confidence about their prospects if they remained united. Look, our (Congress') alliance with Akhilesh ji's party won 47 seats; if it is the same ratio, then things have gone worse. We will definitely win if we are in alliance, Tiwari said. Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid said discussions between the two parties were underway and expressed hope that they would arrive at an arrangement acceptable to both sides. I am not privy to what is happening. Akhilesh Yadav and the Congress leadership are in conversationin an honest conversation. And I hope in the honest conversation, if we have an honest arrangement, then we will stand to win that election in Uttar Pradesh. I just pray and hope for the best, Khurshid added. BJP spokesperson T.R. Srinivas, speaking to IANS, said the alliance would not pose a challenge to the BJP, saying that Congress had a weak record in direct electoral contests against it. The more parties come together, the better for us. Congress has a poor record in direct contests against the BJP, and our strike rate is higher in such fights. Akhilesh Yadav does not fully trust Congress to win seats on its own. This alliance will not produce any results, as seen in the past, because both the Congress and Samajwadi Party try to divide people based on caste lines and religious lines, Srinivas added. He added that voters would assess the BJP government on its record in development, investment, employment generation and infrastructure. Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Dubey also questioned the Congress' bargaining position, saying that the party had not formed a government in Uttar Pradesh for several decades. Congress party has not been in power in Uttar Pradesh since 1989. That means it has been nearly 3637 years since the Congress party had a Chief Minister there. And not only do they not have a Chief Minister, they are not even the main Opposition party. So, when they have nothing at all, does it hold any meaning no matter how many seats they demand? It has no meaning, Dubey said. NCP-SP National Spokesperson Naseem Siddiqui, meanwhile, defended coalition politics as an integral part of Parliamentary democracy but questioned the reported demand for 181 Assembly seats by the Congress for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls scheduled early next year. Referring to the coalition governments led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the current government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Siddiqui said alliances between parties with different ideologies were a legitimate feature of democracy. At the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the government was formed with the help of a 22-party coalition; even today, at the time of PM Modi, such coalitions are forming the government. Coalition in democracy is valid. This is part of democracy, that different ideologies come together to form the government, he added. Siddiqui said the Samajwadi Party remained the largest political force in Uttar Pradesh and added that the Congress should seek a seat allocation proportionate to its organisational strength. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party is the biggest force, but I don't think that Congress asking for 181 Assembly seats is justified, because Congress doesn't have that strong a hold in Uttar Pradesh. They can ask for 50 or 100, but not 181, he added. The Congress and Samajwadi Party are currently discussing seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The Congress is reported to have sought 181 seats, while the Samajwadi Party is understood to be expecting the party to settle for around 50 to 60 constituencies.
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5th ODI: Williamson and Rajeev Shukla attend series decider at Bay Oval
Digital Desk | Mount Maunganui, Nov 15 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was among the spectators at the Bay Oval on Sunday for the ongoing ODI series decider between India and New Zealand. Broadcast visuals showed Williamson seated next to BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla and senior India mens selector RP Singh. Williamson's appearance comes at a time when his autobiography, The Bare Margins, has only recently reached bookshelves in New Zealand. Copies of it are on sale in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, which is also his hometown. Williamson retired from international cricket in June after playing in the Lords Test against England. His autobiography has explored themes about his life off the field, his friendship with India batting stalwart Virat Kohli, and differences of opinion with former New Zealand head coach Gary Stead. Though Williamson is still active in the franchise cricket circuit, he has also been involved in off-field roles like serving as a strategic advisor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026. The presence of Williamson, Shukla and Singh comes at a time where every ticket for the Bay Oval game was sold out. Over a remarkable 16-year international career, Williamson amassed 9,515 Test runs, 7,256 ODI runs, and 2,575 T20I runs. Under his captaincy, New Zealand were runners-up in the 2019 ODI World Cup and 2021 T20 World Cup finals before winning the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) crown in 2021 by beating India in Southampton. Coming to the ODI series decider, Jacob Duffy and skipper Mitchell Santner shared six wickets between themselves as New Zealand bowled out India for 209 in 42.1 overs. No Indian batter reached fifty, with Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 46 each. After the ODI series ends on Sunday, India and New Zealand will square off in a two-game Test series starting on November 19 at Basin Reserve in Wellington. It is followed by the second Test starting on November 27 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both teams are firmly in contention for next year's World Test Championship (WTC) summit clash at The Oval. While New Zealand occupy the second spot on the WTC table behind table-toppers and current champions South Africa, two-time runners-up India are currently ranked fourth.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Need for Opportunities and Modern Resources for Youth
CM Yogi Adityanath advocates for youth empowerment through technology, announcing the distribution of 2.5 million tablets in Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Need for Opportunities and Modern Resources for Youth
5th ODI: Make your family proud, says Axar Patel in message to debutant Yash Thakur
Digital Desk | Mount Maunganui, Nov 15 (IANS) Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel had a simple message for Yash Thakur as the fast bowler prepared to make his ODI debut for India on Sunday: make your family and country proud. Axar presented Thakur with ODI cap number 267 in front of the whole squad before the fifth ODI against New Zealand at the Bay Oval. Cap number 267. Today is a very special day for one of our teammates, and congratulations, Yash. I think everyone dreams of playing for India when they start playing cricket, and today is your special day. I want to say that you have gone through a lot of highs and lows and just remember everything. Whatever you have done to reach here and today is your special day. Make your family proud. Make every Indian player proud. Make everyone proud and go well, said Axar in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts. Nagpur-based Thakur made his T20I debut for India in July and played two games in Zimbabwe, taking two wickets in each. In four T20Is so far, Thakur has taken five wickets, and he was part of the squad that won the gold medal at this years Asian Games in Japan. Thakur, who turns out for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, has also been a regular on the IPL circuit, spending two seasons each with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Thakurs debut did not bring the start he wanted with the bat. He walked in at 166/7 once Auqib Nabi had been dismissed by Mitchell Santner, and lasted only four balls before edging a Santner delivery to wicketkeeper Tim Seifert for a duck. Indias innings ended on 209 in 42.1 overs, and Thakur, with his skiddy pace and skill to hit pinpoint yorkers, will now turn his attention to defending the total, with the new ODI cap on his head.
May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings
May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended warm greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja and prayed for peace and prosperity in society. Devotees are immersed in religious fervour and devotion as the [] The post May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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UP seat-sharing pact: Congress deserves under 100 Assembly seats, says SP MP
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav announced on Saturday that the Congress has put forward a demand for 181 out of the 403 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming elections due early next year. As seat-sharing discussions commence ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) Parliamentarian Shivpal Singh Patel has refused to subscribe to the Congress party's reported demand for 181 seats, terming it unreasonable. Stating that the final seat allocation will be decided solely by SP President Akhilesh Yadav, Patel told IANS that it is not final, they (Congress) just have handed over the list, they will be given fewer than 100 seats. He said he hoped that hey (Congress) would agree on 50-60 seats or maximum 65 seats. Highlighting the stark disparity in their current legislative presencenoting that the Congress holds only two MLAs compared to the SP's extensive backing Patel added that a realistic capacity for the Congress lies between 50-60 or maximum 65 seats, adding that such figure like 181 seats would risk wasting resources. The SP Parlimentarian remarked that while the Congress may demand 181 seats, it would likely secure fewer than 100, saying that the party is currently not even worthy of 50 seats given its low tally of just two MLAs. Patel cautioned that conceding too many seats would demoralise SP's grassroots workers who have tirelessly built public trust across the state through 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhayak) Panchayats and rigorous fieldwork. He asserted that public support in the state firmly aligns with Akhilesh Yadav's governance and welfare initiatives. While acknowledging that alliances require mutual cooperation, Patel cautioned that exceeding reasonable limits would jeopardise electoral outcomes. Despite the stark difference in Assembly seat expectations, Akhilesh Yadav has firmly asserted that the two opposition allies (Congress and SP) will contest the polls together, with the overarching goal of defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Senior leaders from both parties are scheduled to meet on November 17 to commence formal negotiations on a final seat-sharing formula. As the principal Opposition party and the larger partner in the state alliance, the SP is expected to bargain hard during the upcoming discussions. On being asked even if Congress does not agree on less than 181 seats, Patel said, Akhilesh Yadav is the SP Chief, his decision will be final... he is party chief after all. The seat-sharing negotiations will heavily weigh past electoral performances. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-SP alliance tasted significant success by winning 43 out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Parliamentary seats, with the SP bagging 37 and the Congress winning six. However, Uttar Pradesh Assembly dynamics present a different picture. In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress contested 399 seats independently but managed to win only two, down from seven in 2017. In contrast, the SP demonstrated robust growth, winning 111 of the 347 seats it contested in 2022a massive improvement over its 47 seats in 2017.
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Kuldeep Yadavs Trade Seen as Masterstroke for Lucknow Super Giants by Abhinav Mukund
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Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could go into the 2027 IPL mini auction, to be held in Goa on December 16, with a hefty purse if they let go of a clutch of names like Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga and Avesh Khan, which would enable them to get a reliable middle-order batter. LSG had a forgettable time in IPL 2026, finishing at the bottom of the points table with 8 points and winning 4 of 14 matches. The problem with LSG is that their overseas batters are all top-order players. Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran and Matthew Breetzke all do well in the top order in T20s. In bowling, Anrich Nortje always seems to get injured, so LSG wouldnt mind releasing him. They have got Kuldeep Yadav, which is a phenomenal trade for them, and he will thrive at the Ekana Stadium. With Kuldeeps arrival, their reliance on Wanindu Hasaranga goes away, meaning he can be released as well. George Linde wont play many games either. Mayank Yadav seems to have overcome his injury issues, and the rise of Prince Yadav gives them enough pace options to let go of a senior pacer. So Avesh Khan might be released too. He didnt have a bad season, but his price is too high, so they might release him to get more funds. If they release all these players, LSG will have a very big purse heading into the mini auction, where they can buy a good middle-order batter and solve the issue that has been haunting them for the last few seasons, said Chopra to JioStar. On the competition LSG could face at the auction, Chopra said the picture will only become clear once other franchises announce who they are retaining when the retention deadline comes on November 17. They will have to work hard in the auction because a lot of teams havent finalised their retention list yet, and if some big Indian player gets released and he turns out to be a middle-order batter, then they will go all out for that particular player. But if they dont find an Indian option, then I feel they should go after an overseas option, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Kuldeeps Trade To LSG Could Be One Of The Smartest Moves Of The IPL 2027 Season: Abhinav Mukund
Lucknow Super Giants: The acquisition of left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) via a trade earlier this year has the makings of a masterstroke, said former India opener Abhinav Mukund. He also felt that Kuldeeps arrival could shape the franchises fortunes in the 2027 IPL season. Shortly after IPL 2026 was over, Kuldeep was traded to LSG from Delhi Capitals, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant going the other way. Kuldeep Yadav is a phenomenal signing for Lucknow Super Giants. He is a genuine wicket-taking spinner, and in T20 cricket, that is worth its weight in gold. He does not just keep the runs down, he looks for wickets in the middle overs, and that changes the game for a captain. At the Ekana Stadium, where the pitch offers help to spinners, he will be even more dangerous. His partnership with Digvesh Rathi could be one of the most exciting spin pairings in the IPL. Both of them are attacking bowlers who are not afraid to toss the ball up and invite the batters to go after them, because they know their variations can get them out. When you have two spinners asking different questions, it becomes very hard for the opposition to settle. If they build a strong understanding, LSG will have a spin attack that can win them games on its own and for me, this trade could be one of the smartest moves of the season, said Mukund to JioStar. While the bowling attack looks to be taking shape, LSG still have a vacancy to fill at the top. They are chasing a first IPL title and are on the lookout for a new captain after Pants departure from the franchise. Mukund named overseas duo Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran as the leading options to lead LSG, but added that a senior Indian player arriving via the trade window could change the picture. Lucknow Super Giants are on the hunt for a captain. Now it depends on their team management about what they prefer, whether they prefer to appoint a captain from a player in their squad or whether they choose someone from the mini auction. The strongest option within the squad is Aiden Markram. He leads their SA20 side, Durbans Super Giants, which makes his case for leading LSG quite strong. Then Nicholas Pooran is an option too, because he captains MI New York and the Trinbago Knight Riders as well, so hes a good option too. So they have good options in their squad, but the trade window could change things. If LSG find a senior Indian player who can lead the side, they might look at that option instead. An Indian captain is always easier to manage in the IPL because they understand the local players and the pressure that comes with the role. So, while Markram and Pooran are strong candidates, LSG should keep their options open going into the auction, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management, Lucknow (RMLNLU) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 6 vacancies across various posts. Online applications will be accepted till 06 December 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, dir1.upeoffice.gov.in. The recruitment drive includes DEO, Training Assistant, Land Record Expert, IT & GIS Expert, and other positions.
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Uttar Pradesh govt transfers 38 IAS officers ahead of Assembly elections, five districts get new DMs
The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle amid preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. Orders for the transfer of 38 IAS officers were issued late Friday night. The reshuffle includes the appointment of new district magistrates in five districts, vice-chairpersons of the Lucknow and Meerut development authorities, municipal commissioners of Ghaziabad and Varanasi, and seven chief development officers (CDOs).
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for the safety, convenience and cleanliness for devotees during Chhath Mahaparva, stressing that there should be no compromise on public safety and essential facilities at ghats across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting through video conferencing on Friday, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations to complete all preparations well in advance, particularly in districts witnessing large gatherings of devotees, including Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Basti and Kanpur Nagar. Describing Chhath as a festival rooted in faith, discipline, purity and gratitude towards nature, Chief Minister Adityanath said, Lakhs of devotees will participate in the festival with immense devotion and enthusiasm across various districts of the state. He noted that devotees would offer arghya to the setting Sun on the evening of November 15, while the four-day festival would conclude on November 16 with offerings to the rising Sun. Directing officials to inspect all major ghats, rivers, ponds and other water bodies, the Chief Minister emphasised proper cleaning, adequate lighting, accessible approach roads, clean drinking water, toilets and changing rooms for women. Giving top priority to devotees' safety, CM Adityanath ordered the installation of strong barricades and warning signboards at vulnerable locations after assessing water levels and depths. Adequate numbers of trained divers, boats and water police personnel must be deployed to prevent accidents. CCTV cameras and public address systems should also be installed for continuous surveillance and crowd management. Special attention, CM Adityanath said, must be given to women, children and senior citizens. Adequate police personnel, including women officers, should be deployed at major ghats. Police personnel should be counselled and encouraged to discharge their duties with restraint, sensitivity and a cooperative approach, the Chief Minister directed. The Chief Minister also called for district-level control rooms and effective coordination between police and administrative officials. Traffic management plans, necessary diversions and designated parking areas should be prepared in advance to prevent congestion around the Puja sites. In a major relief for people travelling home for the festival, CM Adityanath directed the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation to operate additional buses from Delhi to various districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. He categorically instructed officials to ensure that passengers are not charged more than the prescribed fares. He also directed the Urban Development and Panchayati Raj departments to organise special cleanliness drives around ghats and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, with alternative lighting arrangements. First-aid camps, ambulances and emergency services must remain available at major Puja sites, the Chief Minister said. Warning against negligence, CM Adityanath added, There must be no compromise on cleanliness, safety and public convenience during the festival. Senior officials were instructed to personally inspect arrangements and seek assistance from Civil Defence, NCC and NSS volunteers to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of Chhath Mahaparva.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday highlighted the state's rich legacy of classical music, folk arts and theatrical traditions, emphasising the importance of preserving the Guru-Shishya Parampara and reviving endangered musical instruments while addressing the 'Dharohar' programme organised on the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow. Addressing the 'Dharohar' programme organised on the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Chief Minister congratulated the Akademi on completing 63 years and appreciated the young artists who presented performances using endangered musical instruments. Yogi called for the revival and preservation of endangered musical instruments and folk arts, stressing that the country's cultural heritage should be carried forward and made a source of livelihood, identity and pride for future generations. Addressing the gathering he said, I felt very good that our young artists, what a magnif...
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Meerut on Saturday; to inspect Ganga Mela preparations
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Hapur, Meerut and Aligarh on Saturday, during which he will inspect preparations for the Purnima Ganga Mela in Garhmukteshwar, honour ex-servicemen and pay tribute to the late father of Minister of State (Independent Charge) Somendra Tomar. He will attend an ex-servicemen event at the Kulwant Singh Stadium in the Meerut Cantonment area. A large number of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, and their family members are expected to participate in the event. On Saturday morning, CM Yogi will arrive at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad from Lucknow. From there, he will travel by helicopter to the Ganga Mela site in Garhmukteshwar, Hapur. He will conduct an on-site inspection of the arrangements for the Tigri Mela held across the Kachcha Ghat, Lathira, and Garhmukteshwar areas and hold a meeting with officials to review the preparations. This visit is considered significant, as it focuses on ensuring the convenience, safety, and hygiene of...
Centre announces major reshuffle of top IIS officers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has a in a top deck reshuffle of its officials, given new postings to six Indian Information Service (IIS) Group A officers across PIB, Central Bureau of Communication, and News Services Division with R.K. Jain designated as the new DG (Coordination) for the PIB, with immediate effect, it was announced on Friday. Kanchan Prasad Mandlaus, Director General (DG), Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate of Publication Division (DPD), New Delhi. L Madhu Nag, Director General (Media & Communication), PIB, New Delhi, along with the additional charge of Director General (Training), Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Director General (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi, with the additional charge of Director General, AIR. Dhiraj M Kakadia, Director General, Directorate of Publication Division (DPD), New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Director General (Media & Communication), PIB, New Delhi. He will also work as Director General (Training), IIMC, New Delhi. Mattu J P Singh, Director General (Media & Communication), PIB, New Delhi, currently on the strength of PIB, Lucknow, will continue in the same position and will also work as Secretary, Press Council of India (PCI), New Delhi. Shubha Gupta, Additional Director General (Media & Communication), PIB, New Delhi, currently working as Secretary, PCI, New Delhi, will continue as Additional Director General (Media & Communication), PIB, New Delhi. The order further directs all Additional Director General-level IIS officers of CBC to report to the Director General (Coordination), PIB, New Delhi. It also states that Chief Media Coordinators (CMCs) of ministries and departments, along with State CMCs and heads of PIB offices, will report to the Director General (Coordination), PIB. Eight IIS Group 'B' officers have also been given new assignments, with immediate effect, spanning Doordarshan (DD), All India Radio (AIR), regional news units, and the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI). Earlier this month, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting promoted 26 Senior Grade officers of the Indian Information Service (IIS), Group B, to the Junior Time Scale Grade of IIS, Group A, on a regular basis along with new postings.
Man Held For Train Bomb Threat At Lucknow Station
A 28-year-old man, Mohammad Shariq, has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pasting handwritten messages containing communal remarks and threats to blow up a train at Charbagh railway station. The notes were found on November 11 in the Varanasi-Lucknow Intercity. Police stated the motive was to defame a woman after a relationship ended.
Failed romance, revenge plot: Jilted lover places bomb threat notes on train to defame ex-girlfriend
Star Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Aditi Rao Hydari Director: Varun V Sharma Parivarik ManuRanjan Movie Review Synopsis: PARIVARIK MANURANJAN is the story of a man's bond with his housekeeper. Lucknow-based Ranjan Dubey (Pankaj Tripathi) works in the electricity department. He's 40 and unmarried and resides all alone in the palatial Dubey Niwas. Ranjan does all the work alone and his neighbour, colleague and best friend, Rajaram (Brijendra Kala), asks him to hire a maid. Rajaram posts a video on Facebook asking for those interested in 24-hour housekeeping to apply. Rajaram further states in the video that lodging and boarding would be provided for free. The next day, Helen (Aditi Rao Hydari) lands up at Dubey Niwas to apply for the position. She hesitates at first when she realizes that there are no ladies in the house. But Ranjan's kind behaviour motivates her to take up the job. Ranjan's life gets better as he now gets ironed clothes and delicious homecooked food. He also finds himself getting attracted to Helen. Unknown to Ranjan, Helen is hiding a secret. In fact, her real name is not Helen but Manu Joshi. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Parivarik ManuRanjan Movie Story Review: Brijendra Kala, Ali Abbas Zafar and Varun V Sharma's story is sweet and much needed in todays times of hyper-macho films. Brijendra Kala, Ali Abbas Zafar and Varun V Sharma's screenplay is breezy and heartwarming. However, the writing suffers in some places. Brijendra Kala's dialogues add to the fun. The monologue in the climax is dramatic and very well worded. Varun V Sharma's direction is simple and reminds one of the films of Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee. Another parallel that can be drawn is with the recently released Malayalam film, BETHLEHEM KUDUMBA UNIT [2026], as both stories revolve around an older man falling for a younger woman. However, the similarities end there, as the milieu, setting and characterizations are completely different. The bond shared by Ranjan and Manu is heartwarming. In fact, the film brings a smile to one's face from start to finish. As is often the case in small towns, a young, beautiful woman staying in a single man's house raises eyebrows, and this aspect is also nicely depicted. An unexpected twist at the midpoint adds to the intrigue. The finale is dramatic and justified. On the flipside, it is strange that Ranjan never asks for identity proof when a mysterious woman turns up seeking a job. This is a basic precaution in today's times. Manu's family is mentioned several times but is never shown. It would have been interesting to know more about her family members. A few developments are bewildering, such as Ranjan's sisters forcing Manu to work during the mundan ceremony. The circumstances that lead Ranjan to hire a full-time maid also seem sudden and unconvincing. Lastly, the manner in which Mukesh Tiwari's character gets hoodwinked is difficult to digest. Parivarik ManuRanjan Movie Review Performances: Pankaj Tripathi is aptly cast as Ranjan Dubey, a man with a gentle and non-threatening personality. Thanks to Pankajs persona and demeanour, it is completely believable that Helen agrees to stay in Ranjans house despite him being the only occupant. The actor brings humour to the film in his own style and does very well in the confrontation sequences. Aditi Rao Hydari looks stunning and gets completely into the skin of her character. Again, her arresting presence and pleasing personality add to her fine performance. The chemistry shared by both is too good. Brijendra Kala and Sunita Rajwar (Tamanna) are dependable as always. Mukesh Tiwari (Bhoop Singh) makes his presence felt. Vijayant Kohli (Harishankar) and Neelu Dogra (Babita) lend able support. Kumar Saurabh (Chaurasiya; panwallah) raises laughs. Others who do well are Ghanshyam Garg (Ghanshyam; office colleague), Jyoti Pandey (Jyoti Kumari; cop), Sunil Kumar Verma (Sunil Gupta; boss) and Niharika Porwal (Swati; office colleague). Parivarik ManuRanjan movie music and other technical aspects: Songs are okay but 'Jingle Bell' and 'Sir Sir Sir' stand out. 'Chaaap Tilak' works due to the picturization. Joel Crasto's background score is in sync with the films mood. Anup Singh's cinematography is satisfactory. Vikram Singh and Ravin Karde's production design is authentic. Vineet Chauhan's costumes for Pankaj Tripathi are realistic, while Chandrakant Sonawane's costumes for Aditi Rao Hydari are straight out of life and yet a bit glamorous. Malvika Bajaj's costumes for the rest of the characters are fair. Steven Bernard's editing is breezy. Parivarik ManuRanjan Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, PARIVARIK MANURANJAN is a sweet, heartwarming entertainer that stands out in todays times of larger-than-life, action-packed films, thanks to its simple storytelling, feel-good moments and the lovely chemistry between Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari.
Allahabad HC flags indefinite freezing of bank accounts after cyber fraud
The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over indefinite freezing of bank accounts of people after their identities and personal details are misused by cybercriminals. A Lucknow bench of justices Rajan Roy and Subhash Vidyarthi on Thursday asked the Centre to devise an effective mechanism to address such cases, observing that gullible citizens should not be left trapped in the aftermath of cybercrimes committed using their details. The bench impleaded the home ministry in a petition filed by a builder whose bank accounts have remained frozen. It directed Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey, appearing for the Union government, to obtain instructions and file an affidavit in response. The matter will be heard after four weeks. In its order, the bench said, We would like the concerned ministries/departments to come-up with a solution to such problems where gullible citizens are caught in a trap by the cyber criminals and their details are used by the latter for committi
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'Received calls from NDA, INDIA Bloc parties': Aazad Samaj Party chief on new alliance
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram President, Chandra Shekhar Azad, on Friday, said that he received calls from alliance partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA Bloc, displaying willingness to join the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance that he has set up with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha MP said that he was willing to keep doors open to include any other Opposition party in the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance, formed to contest the upcoming UP elections, with Azad being declared as the chief ministerial candidate. Speaking to IANS, the Aazad Samaj Party chief said: I received a call from a constituent party of the NDA. They suggested that if they are accorded due respect, they would like to contest the election alongside us and become part of this alliance. I told them that I would consult our existing alliance partners; if they agree, we will take the conversation forward. I also received a call from senior leaders of a party within the INDIA Bloc. They expressed that they would be willing to join this broader alliance and contribute to stopping the Bharatiya Janata Party. We are open to this, he added. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday welcomed the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance of Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram and the AIMIM, while asserting that rue success is only possible with 'Rajnaitik Parivartan Morcha'. Reacting to the same, Azad said, Thats fine. I congratulate him on his analysis. Stressing that his fight is against the BJP-led NDA, the MP said, I had even extended an offer to them (SP). I dont quite understand this particular stance of his. He (Akhilesh) has welcomed and he should do so. In a democracy, everyone has the right. The Aazad Samaj Party chief further said that if the SP can contest elections in Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, or Jammu, then, being from Uttar Pradesh, we will certainly contest with full strength. We will fight, we will win, and we will raise the voices of the marginalised. We wont just sit at home after securing their votes. Instead, we will champion their issues, become their source of strength, and serve as their voice, he stated.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said the Congress had deep roots in Uttar Pradesh, expressing enthusiasm about interacting with party leaders and workers at a meeting focused on preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI,
UP Congress workshop today to chalk out strategy for upcoming Assembly elections
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Congress is organising a one-day workshop on Friday, involving district and city presidents from its 134 district units, along with representatives of frontal organisations, cells and departments, to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the forthcoming Assembly elections. The workshop focussed on four key areas, including the establishment of a War Room to oversee the party's activities until the elections, strengthening the legal cell in view of concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and improving the party's media and social media strategies. Speaking to IANS, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Aradhana Misra said the workshop was aimed at strengthening the party's organisational structure and preparing its leaders for the electoral battle. Today, we are holding a one-day workshop involving district and city presidents from our 134 district units, along with chairpersons of our frontal organisations, cell departments and other members. The workshop will feature presentations on four subjects. The first is the War Room, which will oversee our operations from now until the elections. The second is the legal cell, as there are significant concerns regarding the SIR, along with other legal matters. The remaining two subjects are media and social media. Today's workshop is organised around these four key areas, she said. Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said the party would prepare a comprehensive roadmap to expand its campaign across the state, ensuring that its ideology and public concerns reach every village. Essentially, this is a workshop involving 134 district and city presidents, along with representatives from various frontal organisations and departments. Together, we will formulate a comprehensive strategy to take our campaign to every village in Uttar Pradesh. We will prepare a detailed roadmap and work on a war footing to ensure that the ideology of our organisation and alliance, our core issues and the concerns of the people reach every village, he said. He added that discussions would also cover the key issues being incorporated into the party's manifesto, which is currently under preparation. Congress MP Imran Masood said the party was making preparations to contest the upcoming elections effectively. We are making preparations. We will contest the elections in the most effective way possible, he said.
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, November 13, described bulldozers as the states brand and suggested that CNH Industrial, which is setting up a tractor manufacturing plant in Gautam Buddh Nagar, could also manufacture them in Uttar Pradesh. Bulldozers have become a major political symbol for the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh. While 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 .
UP: Three notorious criminals arrested after police encounters in Bahraich, Mathura
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Police arrested three notorious criminals following separate encounters in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich and Mathura districts. Two of the accused sustained bullet injuries in retaliatory police firing and were admitted to hospitals for treatment. In Bahraich, history-sheeter Babbu was shot in his right leg during retaliatory police firing late on Thursday night in Payagpur. He was subsequently arrested by the police team. The accused, a resident of Babya village, has more than two dozen criminal cases registered against him at various police stations in Bahraich and other districts. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwajeet Srivastava said the police received information from an informer about a suspicious person allegedly planning to commit theft or sell stolen goods near the railway underpass culvert in Payagpur. Acting on the information, a police team reached the spot and cordoned off the area. However, Babbu, who had taken cover behind the railway tracks, opened fire at the police personnel. The police retaliated in self-defence, during which the accused sustained a bullet injury to his right leg and was subsequently apprehended. An illegal .315-bore pistol, an empty cartridge case, two live cartridges, gold and silver jewellery, and Rs 14,500 in cash were recovered from his possession. According to the police, Babbu has more than 25 criminal cases registered against him in Lucknow, Faizabad, Gonda and other districts. He has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, in Mathura, a joint team comprising personnel from Jait police station, the SWAT team and the surveillance unit arrested two alleged robbers following an encounter on Wednesday night. One of the accused, identified as Jagdish alias Kale, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during retaliatory firing and was hospitalised. According to CO Sadar Varun Singh, on November 10, two unidentified motorcycle-borne criminals allegedly snatched purses from two women travelling in an auto-rickshaw and an e-rickshaw near Radhakund Road (Chhatikara) and Maghera Temple (Ral). Following the incidents, two separate cases were registered at Jait police station, and police launched a search for the suspects with the help of CCTV footage. The CO said that around 10.30 p.m. on November 12, police received information that the two suspects were roaming on the Radhakund-Govardhan Road and planning another crime. Acting on the tip-off, police set up a cordon and began checking vehicles near Nagla Pisawa turn, ahead of Maharishi School on the Govardhan-Ral Road. When the police attempted to stop two men riding a motorcycle without a number plate, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the team with the intention of killing them. In the retaliatory firing, Jagdish alias Kale (27) sustained a bullet injury to his leg. Both suspects were subsequently apprehended. The second accused was identified as Ram Kishan (34). Police said Jagdish has 14 criminal cases registered against him, while Ram Kishan has three. The recovery from their possession included Rs 11,500 in cash, two stolen mobile phones, two ATM cards, two Aadhaar cards, a motorcycle without a number plate, a pistol and cartridges.
UP BJP calls crucial meeting over voter list revision, CM Yogi and Pankaj Chaudhary to attend
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun preparations for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on a war footing. As part of this, the party has called a meeting in Lucknow today. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, state organisation general secretary Dharampal Singh, along with district presidents and district in-charges, will attend. The meeting, scheduled for 10 am at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, will discuss the ongoing voter registration campaign, as well as preparations and strategies for the assembly elections.
A journalist named Tariq was allegedly stabbed in Lucknow during an altercation stemming from a monetary dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, involving another journalist, Santosh Sharma, and the accused, Rajkumar. Tariq, who intervened, sustained a stab wound and is currently stable in hospital, while Rajkumar has been detained.
Railways Announces Special Trains for Chhath: Lucknow-Barauni and Gorakhpur-Delhi Services
Lucknow, November 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has announced additional reserved and unreserved festival special trains to help passengers travel home for Chhath Puja. The services include Railways Announces Special Trains for Chhath: Lucknow-Barauni and Gorakhpur-Delhi Services
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Lucknow Development Authority demolishes illegal construction of triple murder accused's home
