Twenty years after its launch in India, Bigg Boss continues to draw audiences, with its latest season achieving a new viewership milestone. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has crossed 100 crore hours of watch time on JioHotstar in under 60 days, making it the fastest season in the franchise's history to reach the mark. The season, which premiered in September, had earlier recorded the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar. The latest milestone further reflects the show's continued reach and audience engagement, two decades after it first introduced the reality television format to Indian viewers. The show's engagement figures also indicate that audiences are participating beyond watching episodes. More than 350 crore votes have been cast this season, marking a 71% increase compared to the previous season. The number of fans participating in voting has also grown by 48%. Additionally, viewers have created over three times as many memes as last season, while participation in Jeeto, the show's interactive play-along game, has more than doubled. The show's reach extends beyond India as well. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has consistently featured among JioHotstar's top five titles in the UK, Canada and Singapore since its premiere. In the UAE, the show currently ranks No. 1 on STARZPLAY and has remained among the platform's top 10 titles since its streaming debut. Speaking about the milestone, host Salman Khan said, Bigg Boss ka asli game sirf ghar ke andar nahi, ghar ke bahar bhi chalta hai, jahaan audience har moment se judi rehti hai. Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours on JioHotstar is a testament to the incredible love and connection our viewers share with the show. Every season brings something new, but what remains constant is the excitement and enthusiasm of our audience. This milestone belongs to each one of you. Thank you for being such an important part of the Bigg Boss journey! Alok Jain, Head Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, also spoke about the achievement and the show's growing digital audience. He said, 100 crore hours is a moment of real pride for all of us. Thats more than an hour of Bigg Boss for every person in the Hindi-speaking market, on digital alone, before you even count television. We are excited to have crossed 100 crore hours on JioHotstar with nearly half the season still to go. Its heartening to see viewers embrace a season we have shaped around what they love most about the show. Bigg Boss has always been made for every Indian, and today it is watched from the biggest metros to the smallest villages. This season, we gave our audience even more ways to be part of it: they dont just watch the house, they help run it, voting, polling and debating as the drama unfolds. Our heartfelt thanks go to every viewer who has made the show their own, Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, added, Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours is a moment were deeply grateful for. Every one of those hours is a testament to the love and appreciation of a viewer who chose to spend their time inside the Bigg Boss house, and we dont take that for granted. For over two decades, this show has grown because the audience has made it their own. The way our audience engages with the show is a testament to how Bigg Boss has defined unscripted content in India, and that is what makes us want to make it bigger, better and bolder with every season. To our viewers, thank you for your love and loyalty. To Salman Khan, our partners at JioStar, and the entire Endemol Shine India team, thank you for the passion and hard work that goes into making the show every day. Were proud of this milestone, and we promise to keep working to give you more reasons to tune in. In India, the show's viewership spans major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, along with Lucknow, Surat, Jaipur and Nagpur. The latest season has also attracted younger audiences, with Gen Z accounting for 45% of its total watch time. Meanwhile, connected TV viewership has continued to grow, indicating increased family viewing on larger screens. The season has also secured partnerships with 24 sponsors across multiple categories, including FMCG, e-commerce, beauty and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate, consumer electronics, kitchen and home appliances, and on-demand home services. Currently available in six languages, Bigg Boss remains JioHotstar's biggest entertainment franchise and a key part of JioStar's Always On Unscripted offering. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 streams 24x7 on JioHotstar. The format is owned by Banijay Entertainment and produced by Endemol Shine India. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Yung DSA ADMITS cheating on girlfriend 10 times, fears losing her
UP to hold voter enrolment camps at offices, housing societies ahead of 2027 assembly polls
Rs 32 Lakh Green Gas Meter Scam: Jharkhand Man Arrested
A 22-year-old man from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly defrauding a Lucknow resident of nearly Rs 32 lakh. The fraud involved sending a malware-infected APK file via WhatsApp, disguised as a Green Gas meter update, to gain access to the victim's banking details. Police recovered cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and SIM cards from the accused. This scam has seen multiple complaints in Lucknow recently.
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One arrested for hunting wild boar in protected forest area
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Ranji Trophy: Badoni Meant For Bigger Things But Sells Himself Very Cheap, Says Dahiya
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya believes captain Ayush Badoni is destined for bigger things, but feels the batting all-rounder sells himself short by not setting high enough standards. Badoni has been on a mission to bounce back from being dropped by India A by making big runs in the Ranji Trophy. He was a regular in the India A setup and had even led the side, apart from being in the senior team for the ODI series against New Zealand in January as a replacement for injured Washington Sundar. But after a poor IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, Badoni was left out of the India A series against Sri Lanka, Australia and the ongoing tour of New Zealand. With the first phase of the Ranji Trophy ending, Badoni sits as the second-highest run-scorer with 559 runs in four games coming at an average of 111.8, including hitting 210 not out and 217 against Gujarat and Jharkhand respectively. But Badoni managed only 7 and 17 in the drawn game against Services at Palam, with Delhi taking three points due to taking the first innings lead. Hes meant for bigger things, but he sells himself very cheap. He doesnt set the standard high enough for himself. Thats what I see in him, and Ive seen this in a lot of people who have gone on to achieve big things. Hes got all those traits too. When youre in an environment where your 100 becomes a daddy hundred, you need people to push you, Dahiya told reporters at the conclusion of the game on Thursday. Dahiya, who worked closely with Badoni at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), also felt the batting all-rounder tends to get caught up in battles with bowlers, which in turn leads to him being unsettled when facing good balls. Sometimes, he gets affected when somebody bowls a couple of good deliveries. He needs to understand that he has to give the bowler respect as well. The bowler is doing his job. If somebody challenges you and says, Ill keep you tight, you have to respond. Its almost like a boxer. If somebody punches you once, you punch back twice. Dahiyas advice to Badoni is very simple: stay at the crease longer and see out the tough spells before going after the bowlers. I told him that he needs to spend time in the middle. You can only score runs when youre in the middle. Thats where he needs to bite the bullet and say, For the next half an hour, maybe for a session, Ill stay there. Then Ill score. It should hurt when youve captained India A, and then youre not even being talked about. But on two difficult wickets, he has scored back-to-back hundreds and a double hundred. So hes on the right path, he added. Dahiyas advice to Badoni is very simple: stay at the crease longer and see out the tough spells before going after the bowlers. I told him that he needs to spend time in the middle. You can only score runs when youre in the middle. Thats where he needs to bite the bullet and say, For the next half an hour, maybe for a session, Ill stay there. Then Ill score. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Diwali brings the light of celebration to Ujjwala beneficiaries' homes
BJP Ally Chirag Paswan's UP Ambitions, Citing Nagaland: 'Can Contest All 403 Seats If No Pact'
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Dont just meet own people, get to the ground: OP Rajbhars advice to Akhilesh Yadav
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar took a fresh dig at Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, advising him not to remain confined to his own voter base but rather embrace all sections, including the marginalised, as his popular slogan PDA stands for. Rajbhars swipe came on the back of SP supremos recent visits to Rampur and Varanasi, the MLC constituency where party candidates trounced the two nominees of the ruling BJP decisively. Taking to social media, Rajbhar wrote, You went to Rampur to meet the 'A', visited the homes and shops of your own caste-fellows represented by 'P', and while you were at it, you even took a stroll through the mansion of an MP represented by 'D' - just to make a name for yourself. Taking aim at Yadavs previous tenure as Chief Minister, Rajbhar said, In any case, during your rule, the condition of the real 'D' - the Dalits, remained in pathetic state, even as you focused only on the 'P' and the 'A'. He further stated, By the way, if you ever get the chance, visit the homes of some of these 'real' Dalits in today's 'new' Uttar Pradesh. You will see that they now have permanent houses and toilets; their women are earning an income through self-help groups, and their children are receiving a good education and finding employment - all of which were forcibly snatched away from these very people during your government's time. Offering a piece of advice to Akhilesh, Rajbhar said, Sir, come down to the ground level. Don't just visit your own inner circle; meet the common people. Only then will you realise how much has changed under the current administration compared to your era of misgovernance. Do give it some thought. Notably, the SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has consistently maintained that the 'PDA', which his party is committed to, seeks to uplift the backward classes, Dalits, and minorities and would alleviate the difficulties and sufferings of every segment of society. Broadening the ambit of PDA, he stated that the P also stands for those Brahmins who are troubled or victimised.
Mayawati chairs meeting of BSP office-bearers, district presidents ahead of 2027 UP polls
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati on Thursday chaired a meeting of party office-bearers and district presidents in Lucknow to review organisational preparations and discuss strategies for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The meeting is being held at the party's Uttar Pradesh State Office at 12 Mall Avenue, with office-bearers from different levels of the state unit and district presidents from all 75 districts in attendance. According to a statement issued by the party, Mayawati will review the progress made on her earlier directives regarding strengthening the party organisation at the grassroots level. The meeting will focus on assessing organisational preparations and chalking out a strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections. The meeting will also focus on assessing the party's election preparations, identifying suitable candidates and formulating strategies to expand its support base among all sections of society. Mayawati is expected to issue fresh guideline...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday will distribute appointment letters in Lucknow to a fresh batch of scientific officers who have cleared the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exam. Welcoming the new inductees into the state's forensic infrastructure, Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, announced the recruitment drive, noting the critical role of forensic science and meticulous investigations in upholding public safety, stating that technological integration is vital for a robust legal apparatus. A fair investigation of crimes, solid scientific evidence, and timely punishment for the guilty form the foundation of a robust justice system. To further strengthen this resolve, today in Lucknow, I will distribute appointment letters to the newly selected scientific officers by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Advance congratulations to all newly selected officers, Yogi Adityanath wrote. On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat...
SP Poster Puts Akhilesh Yadav Alongside Lord Krishna Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls
A poster at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow featuring Akhilesh Yadav alongside Lord Krishna has sparked a political debate ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Put up by an SP state secretary, it carries the slogan, Shri Krishna will arrive in 2027.
Five held for contract killing bid on youth in Lko
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5 accused of attacking revenue team held in Sultanpur encounters
Lucknow man trapped in Russian military; kin seek urgent govt help
Bomb threat e-mail puts Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura on high alert
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Preacher Kali Sarkar held in decades old criminal cases
2 sisters from city die in Uttarakhand avalanche during trekking
UPEIDA finalises contractors for 5 link expressways
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UP nears Jal Jeevan goal, covers 2.25 cr households
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Festive sales lose bang as buyers cut budget, bite online bait
BSP steps up poll preparations, Mayawati calls UP unit meet
Resolving grievances our top priority: Dy CM
BJP trying to retain power through voter-list manipulation: Akhilesh
Oppn lacks clarity and credibility: CM
Maulana Saeed-ur-Rehman Azmi Nadwi Passes Away at 92
Distinguished Islamic scholar, Arabic intellectual and Rector of Nadwatul Ulama leaves a lasting legacy in education and Indo-Arab scholarly relations Lucknow: The passing of Maulana Saeed-ur-Rehman Azmi Nadwi, the distinguished Rector of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, at the age of 92 marks the end of an era in Islamic scholarship and Arabic learning. A [] The post Maulana Saeed-ur-Rehman Azmi Nadwi Passes Away at 92 first appeared on .
AAP targets Shah over SIR deletions
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Nabin: People of UP will reject negative politics, support Yogis good governance
UP loses 3,786 polling booths as EC approves rationalisation across 403 constituencies
Kedartal avalanche claims lives of two sisters from Lucknow who shared passion for trekking
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UP voter list shows 1.21 crore gender gap; officials told to enrol more women ahead of 2027 polls
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Diwali, Dhanteras, Chhath rush: Drones, cyber fraud watch as Lucknow Police rolls out security plan
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IIT Kanpur to Pioneer Medical Education with MBBS and PhD Programs
IIT Kanpur is making history by becoming the first IIT in India to offer medical education, including MBBS and PhD programs, alongside its engineering curriculum. A 450-bed super-specialty hospital is set to open by April 2027, providing essential healthcare services to the region. The institute will also begin offering MTech and PhD programs in medical fields in 2027. Additionally, IIT Kanpur will oversee cybersecurity for a new data center in Lucknow and establish 'U-Hubs' to support deep-tech startups in the state. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating medical education with engineering at IIT Kanpur.
Mayawati to hold key BSP meeting on Nov 5 to chalk out strategy for 2027 UP Assembly polls
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati will chair a key meeting of party office-bearers and district presidents in Lucknow on November 5 to review organisational preparations and chalk out strategies for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The meeting will be held at the party's Uttar Pradesh State Office at 12 Mall Avenue in Lucknow from 11 am. Office-bearers from all levels of the party's Uttar Pradesh unit, along with district presidents from all 75 districts, have been summoned to attend. According to a statement issued by the party, Mayawati will review the progress made on earlier directives concerning the strengthening of the party organisation at the grassroots level. The meeting will also focus on assessing the party's election preparations, identifying suitable candidates and formulating strategies to expand its support base among all sections of society. Mayawati is expected to issue fresh guidelines to party functionaries based on the progress report and the or...
This Diwali, Lucknow finds its glow in clay
Video: What Does A Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express Food Journey Look Like?
An Indian vlogger shared a detailed review of the food served on the Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express, rating everything from black coffee and breakfast to aloo paratha and chai during his journey in executive class.
SP leaders lack courage to face public, voters will reject them: Anil Rajbhar slams Akhilesh Yadav
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his criticism of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP governments development claims, accusing the opposition party of avoiding the public and engaging in political theatrics. Reacting to Akhilesh Yadavs remarks, Rajbhar said that SP leaders lacked the courage to face people because they were aware of the publics dissatisfaction with their politics. They do not have the courage to face the public. They know this very well and are simply making excuses and engaging in political theatrics, the minister told IANS. Targeting the Samajwadi Party further, Rajbhar described it as anti-development and accused its leadership of being opposed to the interests of farmers, youth, students and women. The Samajwadi Party and its leaders are anti-development, anti-farmer, anti-youth, anti-student and anti-women. They lack the courage to face the people because they know that if they go among the public, voters will reject them decisively, he added. Rajbhars remarks came after Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the BJP government over waterlogging in Varanasi, sharing a video of a waterlogged road and questioning the claims of world-class development in the Prime Ministers parliamentary constituency. In a post on X, the SP chief wrote: This is the spectacle of the BJPs world-class development claims in the prime city of Varanasi dissolving into water out of sheer shame. Couldnt turn it into Kyoto, so they just put up a photo of Kyoto instead, he added. Akhileshs reference to Kyoto was a swipe at the BJPs earlier promise to develop Varanasi along the lines of the Japanese city. Earlier on Sunday, CM Yogi had also launched a fresh attack on the SP chief, alleging that the Samajwadi Partys politics was associated with land-grabbing and lawlessness. Contrasting his governments record with that of the opposition, CM Yogi asserted that the BJP stood for development, investment and progress, while accusing the SP of pursuing divisive and anti-development politics.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to lead Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao march in UP's Gorakhpur today
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational visit to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh starting Wednesday, during which he will lead the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march and hold a series of meetings with senior party functionaries to fine-tune preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. Nabin will reach Gorakhpur on Wednesday morning and lead the padyatra in the afternoon. According to the programme schedule shared on the X handle of the BJP National President's Office, the march will begin at 12.10 p.m. from Maharana Pratap Inter College and conclude at Mata Kali Temple near the Sardar Patel statue. Following the march, Nabin will attend a meeting with members of the intellectual community at 3.30 p.m. at Annexy Bhawan, Taramandal. He is also scheduled to hold a meeting with public representatives at the same venue at 5 p.m. On the second day of his visit, Thursday, the BJP chief will offer prayers at the Baba Gorakhnath Temple in the morning. Later, he will hold a meeting with former party office-bearers, including former state and regional office-bearers who served during the last three terms, former district in-charges and former district presidents. He will subsequently interact with former public representatives, including former Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, former MLAs, Legislative Council members, former Zila Panchayat presidents, and former Nagar Palika and Nagar Panchayat presidents. Nabin is also scheduled to hold a detailed meeting with the party's state-level organisational leadership, including the State President, state office-bearers, regional office-bearers and other key functionaries. The meeting will focus on finalising the roadmap for upcoming organisational campaigns and electoral strategy ahead of the Assembly elections. Earlier, Nabin had led the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign in Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and West Bengal. The campaign has been launched by the BJP to counter the INDIA bloc's protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
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