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Uttar Pradesh CEO rejects allegations of adding 16 lakh voters to electoral roll

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political slugfest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), on Tuesday dismissed allegations made in a media report about addition of names of more than 16 lakh voters and other wrongdoings during the electoral roll exercise. Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa denied the allegations made in the report about addition of more than 16 lakh voters, calling the claims incorrect and ased on faulty assumptions. The SIR has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh with utmost transparency and strictly in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Registration of Electors rules, 1960, and the extant instructions of the election Commission of India (ECI), the CEO office said in a statement. The clarification comes at a time when opposition parties, led by Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, have accused the ECI of bias and alleged deliberate voter deletion during the SIR in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. Dismissing the allegations made in a digital news platform's report The Mysterious 16.18 Lakh Voters Added to Uttar Pradesh's Roll, the CEO said that 16.18 lakh forms (Form-6 for addition of name of a person in the electoral rolls) were collected before the date of publication of draft roll (January 6, 2026) during house-to-house visits of Booth level Officers (BLOs) in the enumeration phase from October 27, 2025 to January 6, 2026. These forms were collected as per the ECI's instructions dated October 27, 2025, issued for conducting SIR in Uttar Pradesh among other states, the CEO office said. As per ECI's above mentioned instructions, forms (Form-6) were to be distributed and collected back from those eligible persons whose enumeration forms were not printed as their names were not figuring in the electoral roll as it existed on October 27, 2025 -- the date of the start of the SIR in Uttar Pradesh, the CEO office added. Regarding the allegation of hiding or not publishing the names of such persons, it is clarified that as per Registration of Electors Rules, 1950, and as per ECI's instructions, only those names (Form-6) were to be included in the list of claims, that is, Form-9 which were received after the publication of the draft electoral roll on January 6, 2026, and the same was displayed on the website of Uttar Pradesh CEO in the claims and objection period during SIR, it said. There was no violation of any provision of the law or rules or instructions of ECI. Regarding the percentage of acceptance of Form-6, the report is based on arbitrary assumptions without any logical reason. There is no formula or logic for the acceptance of forms to adhere to a particular percentage, it added. The Form-6 is accepted after following the due process as per the rules. It is again reiterated that the SIR in Uttar Pradesh was conducted as per law, was transparent, participatory and conducted with active involvement of all the political parties, it said. No such allegations have been levelled till date by any political party or person with reference to the SIR conducted in Uttar Pradesh.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 7:48 pm

India vs West Indies LIVE Score, 1st T20I: Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel Combine To Send West Indies 3 Down; Shimron Hetmyer Unhappy

India vs West Indies 1st T20I LIVE Score Updates: West Indies's Powerplay has taken a disastrous turn. Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel have combined to reduce them to 3 down in the first T20I in Lucknow

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 7:36 pm

Commendable to see how Rahul Gandhi brought everyone together: UP Cong chief on INDIA bloc protests against CEC

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) As the Opposition INDIA bloc's march-turned-sit-in protest in Delhi continued on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Aradhana Misra Mona said that it was commendable that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was able to gather all the major entities for the protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. INDIA bloc worked really well today. I want to congratulate the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for bringing everyone together. He got the support of all the major leaders and MPs of all the parties, which signifies that whatever the Election Commission did following orders of the Bharatiya Janata Party has to be stopped now or else they should be ready to face the consequences of the same, Misra Mona added. The way the police force stopped the leaders was sheer death of democracy. The protestors wanted to reach the Election Commission's office to ask questions on behalf of the nation, she said. Who is answerable for deleting more than 13 crore votes? The Opposition is responsible for asking these questions, and they were fulfilling the same, she added. Misra Mona said that she was completely against the way the Opposition INDIA bloc leaders were detained. The way Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was stopped was completely undemocratic; The way other major leaders of the INDIA bloc were barred from entering the ECI office was disgraceful. I am completely against it, she added. On how the Centre reacted to the Opposition INDIA bloc's march to the EC office, Misra Mona said, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been known for their actions during the freedom struggle. Thus, the Gandhi family does not need to prove their dedication and honesty to these bodies. Congress party has sacrificed a lot for this nation. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's family members have sacrificed themselves for this country. They are trying to protect the Constitution of this country, she added. She said that the BJP has used the name of the lord to earn political points, adding: We not only worship Lord Ram but also Lord Ganesha. Gradually, the whole nation will stand with them, she concluded.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 7:30 pm

India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies

India have chosen to bowl first in the opening match of their five-match T20I series against West Indies, with captain Shreyas Iyer citing the mixed-soil surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium and the likelihood of evening dew. The decision sets up a chase under lights in Lucknow, where the [] The post India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 6 Oct 2026 7:27 pm

Naman Dhir and Kamil Pooran debut in Lucknow after India opt to bowl

India, who played all three of Kishan, Sooryavanshi and Samson at the Asian Games, went in with an extra middle-order batter in Dhir

Espn CricInfo 6 Oct 2026 7:11 pm

1st T20I: Naman Dhir debuts as India elect to bowl against WI in Lucknow

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. After making his ODI debut on September 27, Naman Dhir is set to make his T20I debut in the series opener. He received his maiden T20I cap from Arshdeep Singh. It will also be a special game for Akeal Hosein, who will play his 100th T20I for the West Indies. India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the challenge posed by a formidable West Indies side but backed his team to settle quickly despite a hectic travel schedule following their Asian Games campaign. Iyer also confirmed that Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Reddy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prince Yadav were left out of the playing XI. We are going to bowl first; it's a mixed surface. There will be some dew as well. Travel was pretty hectic. Came last night; today we have turned up for the game, but we are in the zone. They have been fabulous; they have dominated T20 cricket in the last few years. They have got brilliant batting and all-rounders. Looking forward to the contest. Ravi, Nitish, Vaibhav and one more is sitting out, Prince. West Indies skipper Shai Hope said, We would have bowled first as well. In India, it's always good to chase. We need to adapt to the conditions; it's different. We have new guys coming and some going out. We just got to play our best cricket. Six bowling options for us, some all-rounders as well. Playing XIs: West Indies: Shai Hope (wk/c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 6:54 pm

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing India vs West Indies 1st T20I in Lucknow?

India have once again dropped Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI in the first T20I against West Indies at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The 15-year-old was adjudged the Player of the Series against...

India TV 6 Oct 2026 6:43 pm

IND vs WI 1st T20I LIVE Score: India host West Indies in Lucknow, Naman Dhir makes debut

After winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026, the Indian team is now set to take on West Indies in a five-match T20I series, starting today. Notably, the gold-medal triumph came only three days before the opening T20I, while the five-match series will be followed by Indias tour of New Zealand just five days after the final game in Bengaluru. Thus, the Indian team management will surely be concerned about managing the workload of certain players in the series.

India TV 6 Oct 2026 6:22 pm

India vs West Indies Live Streaming, 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Streaming: India are ready to take on West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series on Tuesday in lucknow.

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 5:58 pm

When and where to watch India vs West Indies 1st T20I live on TV and stream online?

India return to T20I action against West Indies, starting October 6 in Lucknow. They had little time to recover from a demanding international schedule as the series begins only three days after securing Asian Games...

India TV 6 Oct 2026 5:22 pm

India vs West Indies Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I online, match timing, telecast and full squads

IND vs WI Live Streaming: The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and West Indies kicks off on October 6 at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can expect an exhilarating start at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Following a successful 2-1 ODI series win, Shreyas Iyer steps up to lead India, aiming to maintain their victorious momentum in the T20 format.

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 5:01 pm

RPSG Group weighs 15-20% stake sale in IPL team Lucknow Super Giants

RPSG is seeking a valuation of $1.5 billion to $2 billion for the Lucknow franchise, which it acquired for $800 million in November 2021.

Livemint 6 Oct 2026 3:18 pm

India's festive hiring rises 7 pc as whitecollar market cools

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's festive hiring grew 7 per cent yearonyear to 1,27,080 jobs in 2026 even as overall whitecollar hiring moderated 11 per cent yearonyear in September, a report said on Tuesday. The report from foundit said the divergence reflected a concentrated buildup in Indias consumption and fulfilment economy. Quick Commerce led festive demand with an 18 per cent yearonyear rise, followed by Ecommerce at 12 per cent and Logistics & Transportation at 10 per cent. Meanwhile, this demand is spreading beyond the metros, with Tier 2 and emerging cities growing significantly faster, while early-career professionals remain at the centre of festive hiring. Festive hiring has continued to expand over the last three years, rising from 98,120 jobs in 2024 to 1,18,750 in 2025 and 1,27,080 in 2026. Travel & hospitality, media & entertainment and retail recorded over 6 per cent, 5 per cent and 4 per cent gains respectively. The report added that whitecollar gigs and freelance hiring grew 15 per cent yearonyear, indicating greater use of flexible talent as businesses respond to seasonal spikes in demand. Strong demand for early-career talent also shows that businesses are prioritising agile, digitally ready workforces that can scale with demand. As consumption becomes more distributed, we expect employment opportunities to increasingly follow the same trajectory, said Tarun Sinha, CEO, foundit. Metros accounting for 56 per cent of festive whitecollar roles posted only 3 per cent YoY growth. Tier2 cities accounted for 27 per cent of festive jobs and grew 11 per cent, while Tier3 and emerging cities, at 17 per cent of the total, recorded the fastest growth at 15 per cent. Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Surat, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Kochi are among the cities seeing increased demand during the 2026 festive period.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 3:05 pm

Uttar Pradesh: Eight BJP candidates file nominations in Lucknow for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls

All eight Bharatiya Janata Party candidates filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On the final day of filing nominations, BJP candidates submitted their nomination papers at the Vidhan Bhavan. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all the candidates. According to a press release, the candidates who submitted their nomination papers are Dharmpal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Rampratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. Apart from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, those present during the filing of nominations included Union Minister of State for Finance and BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary; Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak; and Yogi government ministers Suresh Khanna, Rakesh Sachan, Ashish Patel, Sanjay Nishad, Kapil Dev Agarwal, JPS Rathore, Dinesh Pratap Singh, Girish Chandra Yadav, Brajesh Singh, Sat...

devdiscourse 6 Oct 2026 2:56 pm

Sanju Samson Equally Talented: Gautam Gambhir Sent Clear Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Assessment

India and the West Indies are scheduled to play a five-match T20 series, beginning with the opening game in Lucknow later on Tuesday.

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 2:33 pm

UP govt releases Rs 460 crores for 1.28 lakh 'Shiksha Mitras' after honorarium hike

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has released Rs 460.23 crores towards the honorarium of 1,27,841 'Shiksha Mitras', working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for the academic session 2026-27. The honorarium has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 per month, providing an additional financial benefit of Rs 8,000 per month to Shiksha Mitras across the state. District-wise funds have been allocated for the payment of honorarium for September and October. Of the total amount, Rs 230.11 crore has been allocated for September and an equal amount of Rs 230.11 crore for October. The concerned districts have been instructed to ensure that the payment process is completed according to the prescribed allocations. Around 1.28 lakh Shiksha Mitras in the state will directly benefit from the increased honorarium. The hike represents an 80 per cent increase in the monthly honorarium and is aimed at providing greater financial support to Shiksha Mitras working in government schools. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sandeep Singh said that Yogi Adityanath government has strengthened the economic interests of Shiksha Mitras by significantly increasing their honorarium. The release of Rs 460.23 crore for September and October, along with the increased honorarium, further strengthens the governments commitment to Shiksha Mitras, he said. Director General of School Education Monika Rani said the increase in honorarium would provide additional financial support to Shiksha Mitras. She said the enhanced financial support would enable them to discharge their responsibilities in schools with greater enthusiasm and commitment, thereby contributing to strengthening the learning process of students. The government said the district-wise allocation for September and October has been made for all 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan during the 2026-27 academic session. The release of funds is expected to facilitate the timely payment of the enhanced honorarium and provide financial relief to thousands of Shiksha Mitras across Uttar Pradesh.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 2:24 pm

India vs West Indies Playing 11: Check probable players, full squads ahead of 1st T20I in Lucknow

IND vs WI Playing 11: India face West Indies in the first T20I at Lucknows Ekana Stadium, with the hosts facing key selection calls ahead of the match. Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are competing for a spot alongside Abhishek Sharma, while India must also settle their pace combination. West Indies will rely on their experienced T20 core and familiarity with Indian conditions.

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 2:21 pm

Rajya Sabha elections: All 8 BJP candidates in UP file nominations, likely to be elected unopposed

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) All eight Rajya Sabha candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Uttar Pradesh filed their nominations on Tuesday. The BJP announced the names of eight candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday. These include Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopikrishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. The Samajwadi Party has fielded two candidates -- Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhananjay Parimal Nathwani -- and decided to drop the third. With this, the path has been cleared for the unopposed election of eight BJP and two Samajwadi Party candidates. All eight BJP candidates reached the party's state headquarters on Tuesday, where they were welcomed with drums and trumpets by party workers. They were accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak during the filing of nominations. Dharampal Singh was the first to file his nomination, while Shruti Gangwar, daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, was the last to do so. Former Barabanki MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Gopikrishna Pandey received CM Yogi's blessings during their nominations. BJP Rajya Sabha candidate Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan said after filing papers, The party has decided to send me to the Upper House, and I will fulfil this responsibility as a party worker with full dedication. He expressed his gratitude to the party's national and state leadership. BJP candidate Prakash Pal stated that the party has generated enthusiasm among the backward classes by sending a common worker like him, the president of the OBC Morcha, to the Rajya Sabha. Long-term workers with dedication have the opportunity to reach important positions in the BJP, he said. BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the BJP does what it preaches. All eight party candidates are party workers and are working together to complete their nomination process, he said. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was initially preparing to field a third candidate, but Akhilesh Yadav's decision not to field a third candidate has eliminated the possibility of a contest in the Rajya Sabha elections. Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the path is now open for unopposed elections on all 10 seats if no additional candidates contest. However, the scrutiny of nomination papers and the withdrawal process are still pending. Voting for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for October 16, with the last date for filing nominations being October 6. If no other candidate files a nomination and all nominations are found valid, voting will not be required.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 2:00 pm

IND vs WI 1st T20I: India Eye Strong Start in Lucknow Today

India and the West Indies are set to lock horns in the opening fixture of their five-match T20I series on Tuesday evening at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Following a successful 2-1 triumph in the preceding ODI series, the home side aims to carry its winning momentum into the shortest [] The post IND vs WI 1st T20I: India Eye Strong Start in Lucknow Today appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 6 Oct 2026 1:56 pm

Ganguly takes over as Delhi Capitals' new head coach

Rishabh Pant is back at Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, and Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the franchise as batting coach

Espn CricInfo 6 Oct 2026 1:48 pm

Moonlit Infra Eyes Ayodhya Expansion with Focus on Infrastructure-Led Real Estate Growth

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6: Moonlit Infra Founder Monu Chauhan recently met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow to discuss Ayodhyas evolving development landscape, key infrastructure priorities

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 12:46 pm

IIM Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Senior Research Assistant. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 30-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through IIM Lucknow official website.

FreeJobAlert 6 Oct 2026 12:37 pm

Sanju Samson is at his peak. Pujara wants him to open

Former cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes the Indian team is well-prepared for the slowish tracks expected in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies, particularly the first match in Lucknow, thanks to their recent experience on challenging pitches at the Asian Games in Japan.

Rediff 6 Oct 2026 12:24 pm

Rohit Sharma No. 1, Hetmyer Threatens Kohli

New Delhi, October 6, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): India and West Indies are set to begin their five-match T20I series on Tuesday, October 6. The first match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and will begin at 7 pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 ... Read more Rohit Sharma No. 1, Hetmyer Threatens Kohlis Record in IND vs WI T20Is

Udaipur Kiran 6 Oct 2026 12:00 pm

Three new SC judges to take oath at 3.30 pm, departure from usual morning practice

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant will on Tuesday administer the oath of office to three new judges of the Supreme Court -- Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh -- at 3.30 p.m. The swearing-in ceremony, which will be live-streamed, marks a departure from the usual practice of administering the oath to newly appointed Supreme Court judges in the morning. Newly appointed Supreme Court judges usually take the oath of office at 10.30 a.m., coinciding with the time when the top court assembles on working days to conduct hearings. However, according to an official communication issued in this regard, The Swearing-in-Ceremony of Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shall be live-streamed from 03:30 P.M. onwards. The three Chief Justices of the High Courts were appointed as judges of the apex court after the Centre cleared their elevation on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Acting swiftly on the Collegium's recommendation, the Centre on Monday approved the elevation of Justices Agarwal, Upadhyaya and Singh to the Supreme Court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with CJI Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court, the Collegium had said in a statement uploaded on the apex court's official website. Justice Agarwal, born on April 30, 1966, was appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011. She became the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on July 23, 2023. Justice Upadhyaya, born on June 16, 1965, was appointed as a puisne Judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011 and became a permanent Judge on August 6, 2013. He became the Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on March 28, 2023. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and took oath on July 29, 2023, before being transferred as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, where he took oath on January 21, 2025. Justice Singh, born on July 7, 1965, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court on January 24, 2012 and was confirmed as a Permanent Judge on January 16, 2014. He served as Acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court from December 20, 2022, to February 19, 2023. He took oath as Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court on April 17, 2023, and was subsequently transferred as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, where he took oath on July 19, 2025. The appointments will further strengthen the Supreme Court's judicial strength following the Centre's decision earlier this year to increase the sanctioned strength to 37, excluding the CJI.

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 11:04 am

India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Playing 11, live toss time (IST), streaming

India will look to continue their momentum in T20I cricket as they face West Indies in the first T20I at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow

Business Standard 6 Oct 2026 10:48 am

India Faces West Indies Challenge After Asian Games Gold Win

Following their Asian Games victory, Indias cricket team prepares for a T20 series against West Indies, starting Tuesday in Lucknow. India Faces West Indies Challenge After Asian Games Gold Win

Daily Kiran 6 Oct 2026 10:28 am

Gautam Gambhir Will Rotate: Morne Morkel Drops Huge Playing XI Hint For 1st T20I vs West Indies

Fresh from its Asian Games 2026 triumph, Team India is set to face West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday in Lucknow.

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 9:37 am

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP's 8 nominees to file papers in Lucknow; CM Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs to attend

The Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. These candidates will file their nominations at Vidhan Bhavan, supported by key BJP leaders. The party has made a conscious effort to ensure social balance among its nominees, representing various communities. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has also announced its candidates for the elections.

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 9:12 am

Samson may pip Sooryavanshi as India take on West Indies

Lucknow, Oct 5: The option of opening with Sanju Samson or the lure to field teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be head coach Gautam Gambhirs biggest headache as a confident Indian team, fresh from its Asian Games exploits take on a gutsy West Indies side in the opening T20 International here on Tuesday. With a change []

The Shillong Times 6 Oct 2026 8:30 am

Teachers Shape the Future: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak

Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak emphasizes the crucial role of teachers in nation-building at the Teachers Federation of India conference in Lucknow. Teachers Shape the Future: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak

Daily Kiran 6 Oct 2026 2:33 am

75,006 dogs sterilised in 17 UP cities

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:38 am

HC orders suo motu PIL on waste, power infra

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:37 am

Officials to face action if complainats not resolved: CM

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:36 am

BJP 8 RS picks reflect caste balance, organisational heft

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:35 am

Best frames from India on display

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:32 am

Teachers true architects of society: Pathak

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:30 am

Nishad Party steps up 27 poll outreach

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:30 am

Bad weather: 3 Varanasi-bound flights diverted to Lucknow

Multiple flights, including three Varanasi-bound domestic flights and one international Dubai-Pokhara flight, were diverted to Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport due to adverse weather conditions at their original destinations. All diverted flights subsequently resumed their journeys.

Rediff 6 Oct 2026 1:12 am

Cong OBC wing seeks column in 2027 census

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 1:07 am

Flyadeal looks to expand India network beyond Mumbai, Hyderabad

Flyadeal is considering expanding its operations in India to include additional cities like Lucknow and Kolkata. Currently, the airline has successfully established routes to Hyderabad and Mumbai. The airline's initial flights demonstrate strong passenger demand and high load factors on the existing routes. Challenges include rising fuel prices affecting fares and overall yields. The carrier aims to serve at least six Indian cities as it receives more aircraft.

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 12:40 am

'Hard work pays off': CPL sensation Pooran opens up ahead of T20I series opener against India

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Uncapped batter Kamil Pooran admitted to being left speechless and in shock upon receiving his maiden West Indies T20I call-up for the upcoming series against India, adding that the national team selection is the ultimate reward for years of relentless hard work on the domestic circuit. Pooran, 30, earned his spot in the T20Is following a breakout debut season in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), where he finished as the top scorer for St Lucia Kings. Pooran amassed 273 runs in eight innings at an explosive strike rate of 159.64, and established himself as one of the most destructive new talents in the region. Firstly, I was speechless. I was in shock. That day when I got the news, I was in shock almost the whole training session, the whole day back home. But I was very happy also because I put in a lot of work and the hard work pays off, Pooran told CWI on Monday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) had said that Poorans inclusion is due to a deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup. Pooran's journey to the top has been built on perseverance. After making his first-class debut for Trinidad at 26, it took him another four years of consistent performances to earn his first CPL contract. To be honest, I was pretty shocked getting selected in the CPL, first of all. I told myself when I got selected, what's the worst thing that could happen if I put my all into it, train hard, dedicate? Put my everything into the sport right now, what could happen? This is the reward, this is the outcome. I'm just thankful right now for everything, he recalled. Sharing the news with his family was his immediate priority upon learning of his selection. The first person was my mother. I called her as soon as possible. When I got back to the hotel after the training session, I called her one time, and I told her. She was very, very happy and excited. My family supports me a lot back home. My uncle, aunties, everyone there supports me 100 percent. It means a lot to me to make each one of them proud, revealed Pooran. A self-proclaimed fan of off-side strokeplay, Pooran singled out his favourite shots ahead of his potential international debut in Lucknow on Tuesday. Batting, obviously. I love the square cut with the ball. That's my favourite shot. Square cut, cover drive - mainly offside. That's my strength, I would say. Having grown up idolising Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, and now keenly following India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, Pooran admitted that sharing a dressing room with senior stars in the West Indies team still feels surreal. To me, I'm a fanboy. It may seem funny, but I grew up watching almost everyone here play cricket at the highest level. To be here is something that I dreamt of. To be here, to listen to the conversations, to laugh with them, to have that conversation about cricket in general life. It's something that is very hard to explain for me. I'm still in shock; I'm just happy that I'm here, concluded Pooran.

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 10:25 pm

flyadeal plans major India expansion, eyes Lucknow, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata

The proposed network would give flyadeal a wider presence across Indias major aviation markets, positioning the carrier to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding India-Saudi travel corridor.

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 9:05 pm

Ashutosh Sharma Switches From Railways To Gujarat For 2026/27 Domestic Season

Gujarat Cricket Association: Ashutosh Sharma has switched allegiance from Railways to Gujarat for the 2026/27 domestic season, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) Secretary Anil Patel told IANS on Monday. It is understood that Ashutosh has been training with the Gujarat team and even featured in some of their practice games. Known for his explosive power-hitting in the death overs in the shortest format, Ashutosh is among three guest players signed by the GCA alongside India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who is currently in the squad for the T20I series against the West Indies, starting in Lucknow on Tuesday, and fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who moved on from Rajasthan but is currently undergoing rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Yes, Ashutosh Sharma will be playing domestic cricket for Gujarat from this year. Hes definitely a great addition to our batting order, especially in the white-ball formats. We are waiting for good results now. Theres a need for us to get a big title, as last to last year (2024/25 season), we missed out after coming into the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a new coach in Monty Desai, lets hope for the best, Patel told IANS on Monday. Ashutosh initially played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh before moving to Railways. His reputation as a high-impact finisher in the shortest format earned him Indian Premier League (IPL) stints with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The first round of the Ranji Trophy will also see senior opener KL Rahul turn out for Karnataka against Andhra in Vijayawada, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar will captain Rajasthan in their opening game against Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 5 Oct 2026 8:50 pm

Three Convicted In PMLA Drug Trafficking Case

A special court in Lucknow has convicted three individuals, Shahid, Harswaroop, and Brij Kishore, in a PMLA case related to drug trafficking, sentencing them to four years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000 each. This case follows an earlier conviction of Deepak Rana and stems from a DRI interception of ganja.

Rediff 5 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Make Him Think: Morne Morkel Reveals How India Are Nurturing Sooryavanshi

Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee: India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can make significant strides simply by being around an experienced Indian dressing room, urging the teenager to observe, ask questions and absorb the habits of established players as India begin their five-match T20I series against West Indies here on Tuesday. Two Lucknow-based IPL pacers, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, will also return to Indias T20I setup in the series opener at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, with the management pondering over its bowling combinations on a pitch that is expected to offer a mix of pace, bounce and spin. But Morkel believes Sooryavanshis growth should not be judged by the amount of game time he gets, with the 14-year-old already reaping the benefits of being around senior players and watching them prepare and react to different situations. Yeah, I mean, we all know the talent of Ivan. I think the more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket. And if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience. And I think with him sharing that sort of dressing room and talking to guys, or just actually watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings, will be key for him, Morkel said in the pre-match press conference in Lucknow on Monday. Im a big believer that sometimes, if you put guys in the right environment and they can ask the right questions and they can observe. So I always challenge them; I say, watch what this guy is doing in training, how does he face his first 15 balls? When the wicket is doing stuff, what sort of game plan does he come up with? And for any young player, if he gets game time or if that game time is a little limited, its still our job to make sure that these guys learn, they grow, and they ask questions. Morkel said he also encourages the young batter to reflect on what he has learnt from each training session. I think that for me is a fantastic growth sort of mind map. I mean, I'm a fast bowler; I can't really talk too much about batting, but I always ask him on the bus, ' What's one thing you've learned today? Tell me, what did you think about that guy's batting? And that makes him think. And I think next time when he comes to nets, those sort of things he'll observe; he'll adapt to his game, he added. While Sooryavanshis role at the top could depend on Indias combination, Morkel expects the management to assess the players returning from the Asian Games before finalising the XI. Im pretty sure Gautam will look to rotate. I mean, as I said, that is up to the selectors, and obviously the coach and the captain in terms of the playing 11, or which playing 11 will be the best to win a game for India on home soil. And that will always be the main focus, Morkel said. In terms of the starting 11, as I said, the guys just came back from the Asian Games, so we'll assess how everybody is feeling after jet lag, after travelling, and then from there make a plan. India enter the T20I leg after winning the preceding three-match ODI series 2-1, although the West Indies finished that contest on a high by taking the final game at New Chandigarh. India will also carry the confidence of their Asian Games campaign, where they won the men's T20 gold medal. Morkel expects the transition between formats to provide a stern test, particularly with West Indies possessing a batting line-up capable of putting pressure on the bowling attack from the outset. Yeah, I think, you know, waiting for the spectators, it's going to be fantastic viewing. I think for both sides at the moment, the red flag or the problem might be, you know, our guys travelling back after the Asian Games. Some of the guys only arrived a couple of days ago, so jet lag, getting over the journey. But I think once we are up and running and we get the series going, we are all really looking forward to it, Morkel added. The immediate challenge for India will be adapting to a fresh format while also continuing to build their player pool, with the 2027 ODI World Cup already behind them and the next global tournament still some distance away. Look, the main goal always will be to win the games. I think this group of players have played some exceptional cricket over the last couple of years. The guys who got opportunities came in and, you know, they've done a brilliant job, Morkel said. Yes, it will be great for Indian cricket if we keep on growing that pool, keep on giving guys that experience of the taste of what it is to play in an Indian shirt. And also a nice opportunity for guys who were out of the loop for a while to come back. One such returnee is Mayank Yadav, whose comeback from injury adds another dimension to Indias pace attack. You know, Mayank Yadav, he's back from injury, so look forward to seeing how he goes when he gets an opportunity. So I think it is sort of looking at the bigger picture, but also you want to win games for India. You want to give the guys who have done well so far to continue that, and yeah, we look forward to the series, and we'll take it as it comes. Mayanks raw pace gives India an X-factor that is difficult to replicate, while Prince Yadav has taken a different route into the international setup after initially being a net bowler. I mean, if you look at Mayank, immediately that comes to mind is his pace, his X-factor. I think for me, Prince, where he was a net bowler a couple of years ago, he's now playing for India. That resilience, the hard work that he's put into his game to reach international stages, is admirable, Morkel said. For me, that shows that these guys are hardworking players. Mayank had a couple of setbacks with injury, back-to-back setbacks with that; for a young player to get through that, and then again to find themselves in the situation to play for India just shows character. Both pacers have a particularly strong connection with the venue, having represented Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, and their knowledge of the Ekana surface could prove useful for India. The question, however, is whether India will lean heavily on that local knowledge. Of course, you know, one aspect is obviously for them to share their knowledge, what they found playing here. But to be honest with you, I think for us it is about... we talk about that, but it's not to make that our main focus, Morkel said. Like I said, the strength of this team moving forward will be how individuals can, at the moment, adapt to some of the conditions and how they can execute that. Of course, we'll look at all the players, we'll come up with plans, but I think that is the winning moment in white-ball cricketis that decision under pressure as a bowler with a captain. What's the best decision you can make, and can you execute that? Execution could be especially important with the conditions on Pitch No. 5, the centre strip, being used for the contest. The pitch is a combination of red and black soil surface; Lucknow saw a lot of runs in IPL 2026 after being a little more bowler-friendly in the first part of the season. There has been some rain around the city too, with both teams practice sessions affected on Monday, although no rain is forecast during match hours on Tuesday. There are a few showers expected during the day, but conditions should be clear when the match kicks off. The Ekana wicket has been tricky to read over the years. The last T20I played here was against New Zealand in 2023, when India chased down 100 successfully, but that was before the surfaces were re-laid. IPL 2026 was a tale of two halves for the venue. Bowlers had help in the initial half of the tournament with movement and bounce on the more bowler-friendly pitches, while in the second half the pitches flattened out quite a bit. Any moisture left from the recent rain could bring the seamers back into the contest early, while the surface is generally considered good for batting and can bring spinners into play as the ball gets older. Morkel said India will not enter the match with a rigid pace-versus-spin blueprint. Look, I don't think there is one sort of blueprint or thing we're gonna go with. We'll come up with the best solution for how we think we're going to win games. If it's extra pace, if it's extra spin, that is yet to be determined, but for me, it's always my sort of feel here in T20 or especially white-ball cricket; it's good wickets, so yeah, I think you get tested on your execution. That execution could become even more important against a West Indies side known for aggressive batting. Morkel expects both teams to have to read conditions quickly rather than rely solely on pre-match plans. Yeah, look, I mean, I just walked past the square now; I haven't had a proper look at the wicket. We'll assess sort of the conditions as best as possible tonight. We understand that in this series it's going to be a high-scoring game. Your skills will be tested; execution, most importantly, will be tested, he said. In a short turnaround, we'll try and plan as best as possible. But I think the key for both teams is how we can read the conditions and how you can come up with the best plans in that moment, and then, as I said, execution is going to be key. The size of the Ekana boundaries could also increase the value of having additional bowling options. But I think purely on that, you need to see what the conditions are like, and from there you can make a play. But from my point of view, the more bowling options we can have on a night, as a captain, at times that can help, Morkel said. So I think it's about always keeping these guys ready, and then from there reading the conditions, reading what the wicket is doing, boundary sizes. Obviously we've got a luxury here that it's quite a big field, so these guys come into the conversation a lot more. India could also have a selection call to make between Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav, with the latter returning to the T20I setup after last playing the format in February. Morkel said Kuldeeps confidence and rhythm have returned at the right time. Look, I think Kuldeep spoke about it in the past after the ODI series that he feels he's bowling well again. And that is great news for us. As a bowler, sometimes we can struggle with our rhythm; it takes a little bit longer at times to find that, but for us, he's a massive match-winner, he's confident, he's bowling well. India could also have a selection call to make between Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav, with the latter returning to the T20I setup after last playing the format in February. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 5 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 1st T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026

IND vs WI 1st T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The three-match ODI series between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team was high-scoring. Both teams broke many batting records in three games. More than 2100 runs were scored in three games, which is a record in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Now, these two sides will move to the T20I series, which will begin on October 6. The first game will kick off at 7 PM IST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer and co. are back after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. India have won 9 consecutive T20Is and will be looking to keep their winning streak going. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested while Hardik Pandya is not fit. For West Indies, the record chase in the final ODI must have boosted them with confidence. They will now be aiming to kick off the T20I series with a win. They have a strong squad, and they can certainly challenge India in their own conditions. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs WI 1st T20Iat Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.. IND vs WI: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs WI 1st T20I at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 74 - Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form, and he is coming off a match-winning knock in the final of the Asian Games 2026. Abhishek is just 74 runs away from becoming the sixth fastest batter to reach 2000 T20I runs. 6 - Sanju Samson is six sixes away from becoming the sixth Indian with 100 T20I sixes. 8 - Shai Hope struck consecutive centuries in the last two ODI innings. He is in excellent form and is 8 sixes away from completing 100 T20I sixes. 5 - Kuldeep Yadav finished the ODI series with the most wickets. He is just five wickets away from reaching 100 T20I wickets for India.6 - Akeal Hosein needs six wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets. 15 - Shreyas Iyer needs 15 more runs to reach 7500 T20 runs. 13 - Tilak Varma needs 13 more runs to complete 5000 T20 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 6 - Abhishek is just 6 boundaries away from reaching 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. He will be the fastest batter to do so among the full-member squad.

CNMSports 5 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Saudi airline flyadealeyes expansion in India

The airline is also looking to introduce services to Delhi, Kozhikode and Lucknow.

The Hindu Businessline 5 Oct 2026 6:25 pm

Akash Anand back in BSP fold after apology to Mayawati, gets key post again

BSP national president Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the national coordinator of the party. His reappointment follows an apology to her regarding his previous actions and a willingness to serve again. Anand had previously faced removal from the BSP due to perceived loyalty conflicts involving family ties. Mayawati emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline within the party and her family's role in that regard.

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 6:15 pm

IND vs WI 1st T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

IND vs WI 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: The ODI series between India and West Indies was a highly fought one. Both teams recorded their highest ODI chases in the series. Now, the action moves to the T20I format. These two sides will take on each other in the five-match series, starting on October 6 (Tuesday). The first game will begin at 7 PM IST at Ekana Stadium. Team India are coming off winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026. But West Indies are also very strong in T20Is, which will add more spice to this series. West Indies have a strong batting lineup and they showed it in the third ODI. IND vs WI: Match Details Date : October 06, 2026 (Tuesday) Time : 7 PM IST Venue : Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow IND vs WI: Live Streaming Details The live action of the T20I series will be televised on the Star Sports networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. IND vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches: 31 India : 20 West Indies : 10 No-result: 1 IND vs WI: Ground Pitch Report Just like the ODI series, the wicket for the T20I series is also expected to be batting-friendly. The wicket in Lucknow is generally good for batting, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, the wicket is expected to get slower with time, and spinners will get good assistance with the old ball. IND vs WI: Possible XIs India : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Sherpherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph. IND vs WI: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Abhishek Sharma has delivered impactful performances with the bat, and he will be a dangerous batter for the opposition. For West Indies, Shai Hope is in excellent form and is coming off two consecutive centuries. Probable Best Bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Akeal Hosein will get good assistance from the wicket in Lucknow and will be tough to hit in the middle overs. Today Match Prediction : India will have an advantage of home conditions and will start this game as favorites. IND vs WI Match 1st T20I, Today Match IND vs WI, IND vs WI Prediction, IND vs WI Predicted XIs, Injury Update for India vs West Indies Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

CNMSports 5 Oct 2026 4:56 pm

UP hotel investment pipeline tops 44,250 crore amid tourism boom

UP's hotel investment pipeline crosses 44,250 crore as rising tourist inflows spur new projects in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Lucknow and other cities

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford eye same feat ahead of Lucknow's clash

West Indies' Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford will be eyeing the same feat. Both players will look to accomplish the feat of completing 1000 runs in the format's history

Mid Day 5 Oct 2026 1:55 pm

Uttar Pradesh: Boats deployed to deliver food kits to families trapped in waterlogged localities in Lucknow

Relief operations gathered pace in the waterlogged localities of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday as administrative teams deployed boats to distribute essentials to families displaced by the swelling waters of the Gomti River. According to the officials, teams are using boats to deliver relief supplies door-to-door to affected families. The relief kits contain essentials such as flour, rice, lentils, potatoes, onions, puffed rice (lai), biscuits, salt, and cooking oil. To address urgent health and hygiene needs, the packages also include sanitary pads, soap, clothing, and buckets, alongside mineral water, oral rehydration solutions (ORS), and treatments for fever and malaria. Dozens of boats are continuously engaged in relief and rescue operations to safely evacuate those who are stranded. In addition to relief shelters, medical camps have been set up for affected families to provide healthcare services. Arrangements have also been made to supply fodder and cattle feed for livestock;...

devdiscourse 5 Oct 2026 1:40 pm

SIR row: Removal of ineligible voter names essential for India's security, unity, says CM Yogi

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Amid nationwide protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his support to the exercise, saying that identifying and removing ineligible names from voter lists in accordance with rules is essential for India's security, unity and integrity. The Chief Minister also made a special appeal to young voters who have recently turned 18 to get their names registered on the electoral rolls. CM Yogi, in a post on social media platform X, said, India has been the guardian of democratic values for ages. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India is a vital effort to further strengthen its democratic heritage. The systematic verification of deceased, permanently shifted and duplicate entries is essential. He further said, All conscious voters should note that identifying and removing ineligible names illegally entered in the voter list, in accordance with the rules, is imperative for India's security, unity and integrity. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also appealed to young people to actively participate in the electoral process. My appeal is that every young friend who has completed 18 years of age must get their name added to the voter list. Let us become partners in building a pure, empowered and transparent voter list, he said. CM Yogi's remarks come at a time when Congress and other opposition parties have intensified their protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise. The opposition parties staged protests at several places across the country, including at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Sunday. They have accused the Election Commission of using the SIR process to exclude voters and alleged that the exercise could benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Opposition parties have also alleged that the CEC has compromised the fairness of the electoral process and have demanded that the SIR exercise be withdrawn. The ruling party, however, has rejected the allegations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday two writ petitions challenging decisions related to the SIR process. The petitions reportedly question decisions allegedly taken without the concurrence of the other two Election Commissioners.

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 10:14 am

Five Indian Players to Watch in T20 Series Against West Indies

The T20 series between India and West Indies kicks off in Lucknow. Here are five players to watch for their potential impact. Five Indian Players to Watch in T20 Series Against West Indies

Daily Kiran 5 Oct 2026 9:48 am

Team India Aims for Strong Performance in T20 Series Against West Indies

After winning the ODI series, Team India is set to face West Indies in a T20 series, starting in Lucknow. Team India Aims for Strong Performance in T20 Series Against West Indies

Daily Kiran 5 Oct 2026 7:48 am

Team India Set to Shine in T20 Series Against West Indies

After winning the ODI series, Team India aims for victory in the upcoming T20 matches against West Indies, starting in Lucknow. Team India Set to Shine in T20 Series Against West Indies

Udaipur Kiran 5 Oct 2026 7:48 am

Debris in space threaten space missions, life on Earth

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:42 am

Flood-hit residents seek clean water, medicines

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:40 am

STF busts inter-state arms gang, two held

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:34 am

West Indies eye win on familiar territory

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:17 am

Ayodhya hosp ICU to be linked to SGPGI for critical care

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:12 am

Ludo under flyover ends in murder

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:11 am

SP rule marked by corruption, poor law and order: Pankaj

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:10 am

Bareilly police crack 2024 murder case, nab victims son

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 1:02 am