Mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's event: Comedian cancels three shows due to 'repeated threats'
Comedian Pulkit Mani has cancelled upcoming shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur. This decision follows repeated threats from activists after his performance with Rahul Gandhi. Mani had mimicked Prime Minister Modi during an event in Indore. The Congress party faced criticism from the BJP for the skit. Mani has been sharing screenshots of hate messages he received online.
A Deputy Commandant with the Sashastra Seema Bal was removed from service after a woman told his department they were married and that he had hidden this while joining the force. The officer challenged the removal in the Allahabad High Court, saying no valid marriage had ever taken place and the claim was made only to pressure him. The Lucknow bench has now quashed the removal order and sent him back to duty, though the period he was out of service will count as no work, no pay.
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CS reviews functioning of Rehabilitation Council in its executive council meeting
Srinagar, Sep 21: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 12th Executive Council Meeting of the J&K Rehabilitation Council for Orphans, Women and Disabled Persons to review its functioning, achievements and action plan for 2026-27. The Meeting besides the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department was attended by Secretary in Social Welfare Department; DG, Budget; and Executive Director, Rehabilitation Council here. The meeting reviewed major welfare interventions undertaken during the previous financial year and approved an expanded roadmap focused on improving mobility and self-reliance among specially-abled persons besides providing greater national exposure and opportunities to children from vulnerable and economically weaker sections. A major focus of the meeting was the free distribution of retrofitted motorized tricycles to eligible orthopedically disabled persons of J&K. The initiative prioritizes students, girl students, artisans and small vendors who possess a Priority Household (PHH) ration card and have at least 40 per cent locomotor disability. It was given out by the Commissioner Secretary, SWD, SarmadHafeez that during 2025-26, against an approved proposal of Rs 13 crore, the Social Welfare Department released Rs 11.05 crore under the CAPEX Budget to the State Motor Garages Department for procurement of around 1,284 motorized tricycles at an approximate cost of Rs 86,000 per unit through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Similarly for 2026-27, the Council has proposed Rs 12.95 crore for procurement of around 1,500 units, with an initial Rs 4 crore already released after completion of mandatory codal formalities by the Department. The Chief Secretary also reviewed the implementation of the WatanKoJano Youth Exchange Programme, being fully funded and supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, since 2012. The programme provides children and youth from vulnerable sections, including children of militancy-hit victims, specially-abled children and those belonging to economically weaker sections, an opportunity to experience the cultural diversity and developmental progress of different parts of the country. Under the programme, the Executive Director of the Council divulged that around 250 children from EWS families, studying in government schools and residing in Palash and Parisha Homes managed by the Social Welfare Department, undertook a visit to Lucknow and New Delhi in April 2026, accompanied by 23 coordinators. During the visit, the children also had the opportunity to meet and interact with the President of India and Vice President of India. Moreover, building on the initiative, the Council is going to take more 400 children on national exposure visits in two phases during 2026-27, covering the MumbaiNew Delhi and JaipurNew Delhi circuits, with funding already secured from the MHA. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to fast-track procurement and implementation processes while maintaining complete transparency and adherence to prescribed procedures. He also stressed maximizing outreach and ensuring that welfare schemes translate into tangible benefits for eligible beneficiaries at the grassroots level, with particular attention to empowerment and social inclusion of vulnerable sections across the cross section of the society here.
Indias historic bazaars are often treated as colourful remnants of the past: crowded lanes, old shopfronts, traditional crafts and familiar smells. They appear in heritage walks and tourist brochures as picturesque reminders of another India. But the bazaar was never merely a place of shopping. It was an economic institutiona place where production, trade, credit, labour and social life intersected. As Indian cities expand, many historic commercial spaces are changing rapidly. Traditional shops are being replaced by branded outlets, old workshops are disappearing, and residential neighbourhoods are increasingly disconnected from the commercial ecosystems that once sustained them. The question, therefore, is not simply whether India is losing old buildings. It is whether it is losing an entire form of urban economy. Historically, the Indian bazaar was deeply embedded in the structure of the city. In eighteenth-century North India, markets connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. C. A. Bayly, in his study of North Indian society, demonstrated the importance of rulers, townsmen and bazaars to the functioning of the regional economy between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). The bazaar was consequently not an isolated commercial space but part of a wider network of production, credit and exchange. Delhi provides an important example. Shahjahanabad, founded by Shah Jahan in the seventeenth century, was organised around a complex relationship between markets, neighbourhoods, religious institutions and the imperial centre. Stephen Blakes study of the Mughal capital shows that the citys commercial spaces were integral to its political and social organisation rather than merely places of retail consumption (Blake, 1991). The same pattern could be seen elsewhere. In Lahore, Amritsar, Multan, Srinagar, Lucknow and Hyderabad, bazaars connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. A market could contain textile dealers, metalworkers, carpenters, food sellers, moneylenders and transporters within the same commercial ecosystem. The bazaar therefore brought together capital, labour and consumption. This is particularly visible in the history of Punjab. Under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, commercial centres such as Lahore, Amritsar and Multan became important nodes in networks of internal and external trade. Contemporary travellers repeatedly commented on the commercial activity of Punjabs towns and cities (Forster, 1798; Moorcroft and Trebeck, 1841). The economic importance of these urban centres was closely connected to agriculture, craft production and long-distance commerce. The bazaar was therefore an important institution of economic integration. A farmer might sell grain to a merchant; the merchant might extend credit to another trader; an artisan might purchase raw material from a wholesaler; and the finished product could eventually travel hundreds of miles. Such relationships linked village production to urban consumption. This is why the disappearance of historic markets deserves more attention than it usually receives. When an old market loses its artisans, the loss is not simply architectural. The city loses a an overall production network. Consider traditional textile markets. A shawl, carpet or embroidered garment was historically the product of a chain involving raw-material suppliers, spinners, dyers, weavers, embroiderers, merchants and retailers. The shop at the end of the chain was only the visible part of a much larger economic system. The same was true of metalwork, leatherwork, woodwork and other crafts. In this sense, the traditional bazaar represented an economy deeply embedded in social relations. Karl Polanyis influential concept of the embedded economy is useful here: economic activity historically operated through social institutions and relationships rather than as a completely autonomous market system (Polanyi, 1944). The decline of historic bazaars also affects employment. Many traditional commercial districts contained small workshops where production took place behind or above the shop. A decline in demand for such spaces can push artisans out of the city altogether. Once displaced, the craft itself may become difficult to sustain. Kashmir provides an instructive example. Srinagars traditional markets historically developed around specialised forms of production and exchange. Shawls, carpets, papier-mch, woodwork and other crafts were connected to neighbourhoods and commercial networks. The citys economic history cannot therefore be understood simply through its monuments. Its markets and occupational neighbourhoods were themselves part of its heritage (Hamdani, 2021). The same principle applies to Amritsar. The citys historic commercial quarters developed around textile production, trade and pilgrimage. The relationship between the Golden Temple, surrounding bazaars, workshops and trading communities produced a distinctive urban economy. The history of Amritsar therefore cannot be separated from the history of the commercial communities that developed around it. If conservation protects only major monuments while allowing the surrounding commercial ecology to disappear, a substantial part of the citys history is lost. This raises a difficult question: What exactly should heritage conservation preserve? A building is relatively easy to identify. An economic relationship is much harder. It is possible to preserve a nineteenth-century facade while destroying the workshop that once operated behind it. A historic market can be renovated into a tourist street while the artisans who gave it economic meaning are priced out. The result may look like heritage but function as something entirely different. The danger is what might be called the museumification of the bazaar. A living market becomes a heritage attraction. Traditional crafts become souvenirs. Old buildings remain, but the economic communities that produced their meaning disappear. This is not an argument against urban development. Historic cities must adapt. Markets cannot remain frozen in the past, and traditional businesses must respond to changing consumer demand. The challenge is to ensure that modernisation does not destroy the economic diversity that makes historic commercial towns valuable. One way forward is to think of bazaars as living economic heritage rather than simply architectural heritage. This would mean documenting not only buildings but also occupations, supply chains, craft communities, merchant associations and patterns of credit. Heritage policies could identify traditional commercial clusters and provide incentives for artisans and small businesses to remain within them. Such an approach would also recover an important aspect of Indias urban history. As Bayly demonstrated, commercial networks and bazaars played a crucial role in connecting towns, merchants, artisans and rural producers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). There is also a larger lesson here. Indias economic history was not created only in factories, ports and government offices. It was also created in narrow lanes where merchants negotiated prices, artisans worked at small benches, moneylenders extended credit and customers returned to familiar shops. The bazaar was an institution of economic trust. Its importance becomes especially clear when we consider how cities historically absorbed migrants. Traders and artisans could enter established markets because commercial networks provided opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. Markets were therefore also mechanisms of social integration. The old bazaar often brought together activities that the modern city increasingly separates where people lived, worked, produced and traded. This apparent disorder was, in fact, a form of economic organisation developed over generations. The disappearance of these markets therefore represents more than nostalgia for an older city. It raises questions about what kind of urban economy India wants to build. Should historic commercial districts become exclusively tourist destinations? Should traditional crafts survive only as luxury products? Can small traders compete with organised retail and e-commerce? And can heritage conservation protect not just buildings but the communities and economic relationships that made those buildings meaningful? These questions require historians to look beyond monuments. A city is not merely its forts, mosques, temples, gateways and colonial buildings. It is also its markets, workshops, streets and occupations. The history of a city lives in the economic relationships that connect these spaces. Indias historic bazaars survived changes of rulers, colonialism, industrialisation and the arrival of modern consumer culture. Their greatest challenge may now be the transformation of the city itself. If the bazaar disappears, we may preserve the building but lose the economy that once animated it. And when that happens, we will not merely have lost an old market. We will have lost a way of making a city. Younus Yousuf Ganie, Research Scholar, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
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Dhoni Part Of Decision Making Team To Appoint Zaheer As Head Coach, Says CSK MD Viswanathan
European T20 Premier League: The legendary MS Dhoni was actively involved in the decision to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said the franchises managing director Kasi Viswanathan. Five-time champions CSK on Monday named Zaheer, 47, as their head coach for IPL 2027 and fill the high-profile vacancy left by ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming, who parted ways with the franchise after an 18-year association. Apart from Dhoni, other CSK cricket management members included owner Rupa Gurunath and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. See, basically, the cricket management took this decision. They wanted Mr. Zaheer Khan as the head coach based on his experience. He has played over 100 games in IPL and was an all-round player. So, they preferred that he will be a good option for them and we abided by what the cricket management wanted. Definitely, he (MS Dhoni) was part of the decision when this was taken. Without his advice, we don't do anything, Viswanathan said to IANS on Monday. When asked about Dhoni's future as a player, after he didnt play a single game for CSK in IPL 2026 due to fitness issues, Viswanathan said, See, basically, he continues to be a player for us. That is the only thing I can say. Viswanathan also confirmed that Zaheer, a member of 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, will have complete autonomy in picking his backroom staff. He will decide on the support staff, he said. As of now, CSKs support staff includes Mike Hussey, Sridharan Sriram, Rajiv Kumar, Eric Simons and James Foster. Zaheer, who was previously a trainee at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2022, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. As a left-arm pacer, Zaheer turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals, claiming 102 wickets in 100 matches at an average of 27.27. But this will be the first time Zaheer will be the head coach of a cricket team, and he can solely focus on CSK due to him having no other franchise T20 cricket coaching commitments. Outside of coaching and mentoring, Zaheer co-owns Antwerp Anchors in the European T20 Premier League in Belgium, Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in Sri Lanka and Vancouver Anchors in the Super60 league in Canada. When quizzed on how long the negotiations happened before Zaheer agreed to join the yellow brigade, Viswanathan chose to keep details under wraps. That is the process everybody goes through. Those are all things which we need not tell, he said. The search for Fleming's successor was far from simple, especially with 2027 being the final season of a three-year cycle. It is understood that extensive conversations happened with various candidates once Fleming left CSK and became England mens Test head coach. When quizzed on how long the negotiations happened before Zaheer agreed to join the yellow brigade, Viswanathan chose to keep details under wraps. That is the process everybody goes through. Those are all things which we need not tell, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Zaheer's immediate task will be to map out the team's retention strategy and targeted players ahead of the mini-auction in December. Having missed out on the play-offs for three consecutive seasons, all eyes will be on whether CSK will make a strong return in 2027 season before the next mega auction happens. Article Source: IANS
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Ex-India Fast Bowler Zaheer Khan Appointed Chennai Super Kings Head Coach For IPL 2027
CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the 2027 season. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down earlier this year after the side failed to reach playoffs for a third straight time. It also brought an end to Flemings 18-year association with the franchise and since then, he has taken over as the head coach of the England mens Test team. It's an honour to be a part of one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. As a cricketer, I have faced CSK on the field and have thoroughly enjoyed the contests. The atmosphere created by the Superfans at Chepauk make it even more special. I can't wait to join the legacy franchise with such a rich history, Zaheer said in a statement by the franchise on Monday. During a distinguished 14-year international career, Zaheer represented India in 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is, picking up 610 wickets across formats. In the IPL, the veteran left-arm bowler turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals, claiming 102 wickets in 100 matches at an average of 27.27. We are pleased to confirm Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach for Chennai Super Kings. Zaheer's distinguished playing career and proven ability to nurture young talent make him a valuable addition to our setup. We are confident that his guidance will help strengthen the core of this franchise, said CSK owner Rupa Gurunath. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He also conducted a fast-bowling camp for various pacers in India A, U19 and targeted pool at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru earlier this year. The decision to appoint Zaheer comes after extensive conversations happened with various candidates once Fleming left the CSK fold. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As a player, Zaheer was one of the key reasons for India's success in the 2000s. He's one of the finest cricketing brains and we look forward to having him in our family, said CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan. Article Source: IANS
Chennai Super Kings name Zaheer Khan head coach after 18-year Fleming era
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming after his 18-year association with the franchise. Fleming joined CSK as a player in 2008 and became head coach in 2009, overseeing five IPL titles, two Champions League T20 titles, 12 playoff appearances and 10 IPL finals. His tenure ended after CSK missed the playoffs for a third successive season. Zaheer brings experience from coaching and cricket-management roles with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, as well as a distinguished playing career that included Indias 2011 World Cup triumph.
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'Owaisi, Akhilesh and Rahul will not form alliance: UP minister OP Rajbhar
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are unlikely to come together for an alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Responding to Owaisis recent remarks on a possible alliance, Rajbhar said the differences over political leadership and representation would make such an arrangement difficult. They will not form an alliance, so they should not remain under any illusion. Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi consider themselves leaders of the Muslim community. Owaisi ji wants a Muslim to become Chief Minister. Neither Akhilesh Yadav nor Rahul Gandhi likes that, so how will these people form an alliance? Rajbhar told IANS. Rajbhar also reiterated his position that Uttar Pradesh could eventually be divided into four states, with the eastern region of Purvanchal becoming a separate state. There is such a large population in Purvanchal, and the most important thing is that Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country. Sooner or later, whether today, tomorrow or the day after, it is bound to be divided, he said. He further asserted that if Uttar Pradesh were divided into four parts, the demographic strength of Purvanchal would make political leadership from the region significant. The day Uttar Pradesh is divided into four parts, given the population in Purvanchal, and since we are in Ambedkar Nagar, whoever we form an alliance with, it is certain that the first Chief Minister of Purvanchal will be a son of the Rajbhar community, the Uttar Pradesh minister said. Rajbhars comments came after Owaisi said AIMIM would announce its decision on a possible alliance for the Uttar Pradesh elections by October 2. Owaisi has said his party is prepared to contest the polls and wants to expand its political representation in the state. Addressing a public meeting in Kanpur earlier, Owaisi also said AIMIM was open to joining hands with parties that do not want the BJP to return to power in Uttar Pradesh for a third consecutive term. He urged such parties to work together and said AIMIM would announce its alliance, if any, after October 2.
Muslims losing faith in SP, shifting to BSP like Brahmins did: Mayawati
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Woman Climbs Tower Over Alleged Land Dispute
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151 Ambedkar statues vandalised in UP under BJP govt: Akhilesh
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Paise Ki Garmi: Akhilesh Yadav Expels SP Leaders From Meet After They Clash In His Presence
A heated argument broke out between two Samajwadi Party leaders during a meeting attended by party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow. According to reports, SP leader Manjeet Yadav and former Etah district panchayat chairman Jugendra Singh Yadav exchanged words and allegedly hurled abuses at each other. Akhilesh Yadav reportedly asked the two leaders to leave the meeting after witnessing the commotion. The meeting, attended by around 250 senior leaders and office-bearers from Etah and Kasganj, was held to review organisational preparedness ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Following the incident, the SP dissolved its district committees in both Etah and Kasganj, along with their frontal organisations. Akhilesh later commented on the incident, saying, These things happen, its okay, and urged party workers to work together.
UP: BJP chief Nitin Nabin to begin two-day poll strategy visit from tomorrow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Partys National President Nitin Nabin will lead organisational meetings, public programmes and conferences related to election preparations in Uttar Pradesh during his two-day visit starting on Monday. During his visit, Nabin will also visit historical sites and prominent temples to seek blessings, reflecting the BJPs continued commitment to the values of service, dedication and faith. On the first day of his visit on Monday, the BJP National President will arrive in Krantidhara, Meerut and pay floral tributes to the immortal martyrs at the Indian National Army Martyrs Memorial and Park, a party statement. Thereafter, he will address a Yuva Sammelan organised at the Mangalya Auditorium of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University and call upon the youth to harness their strength. Later in the afternoon, he will address Shakti Kendra Sammelan (Western Region) to be held on the same campus. Nabin will also hold special meetings with former office-bearers, Members of Parliament, legislators and dedicated karyakartas of the Western Region to give final and precise direction to election preparations. On the second day of his visit on Tuesday, Nabin will hold an interaction meeting in Meerut in the morning with eminent personalities and distinguished citizens of the region. He will visit the historic Augharnath Temple in Meerut to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Mahadev. Later, he will travel to Saharanpur and visit a karyakartas home for a meal, conveying a strong message of the BJPs great tradition of Karyakarta First, warmth and its unbreakable connection with the grassroots. In Saharanpur, he will later interact with former Members of Parliament and legislators of the Western Region. Immediately thereafter, he will hold a high-level meeting with state and regional office-bearers, district presidents, district in-charges and district general secretaries to deliberate extensively on the election strategy. Nabin will conclude his visit by offering prayers to Maa Bhagwati at the renowned Siddhapeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi Temple, the statement said.
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UP CM hands over appointment letters, says nepotism gripped police recruitments before 2017
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) In an apparent criticism of the previous Samajwadi Party government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that the state's police recruitment process before 2017 was marred with paper leaks and ampant nepotism, and claimed that people had to conceal their identity while migrating in search of work. Chief Minister made the remarks during the distribution of appointment letters to selected candidates for various clerical and confidential posts in the state police at an event in Lucknow. The 912 selected candidates include those recruited for the posts of Police Sub-Inspector (Confidential), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Accounts). Addressing the gathering, CM Adityanath said: When a capable candidate is selected through a transparent recruitment examination, the process becomes a 'symbol of faith' for not only the aspirant's family but also for the public, towards the government and administration. Before 2017, we witnessed the despair and hopelessness felt by the youth and believed that change was indeed possible. However, the lack of willpower to act, combined with the rampant nepotism that had gripped the entire system, meant that one could not even imagine transparency or integrity. And when the recruitment process itself is riddled with anomalies and discrimination, how can there be any trust? he asked. Without taking any name, CM Adityanath claimed that as soon as recruitment advertisement appeared before 2017, every young person felt that the process could not be completed without political patronage or financial dealings. They would feel disheartened, wondering whom to approach or how to secure their selection, he said, adding that questions would arise regarding the integrity of the examination and the selection process, ot to mention the separate issue of paper leaks. The UP Police, in particular, had a notorious reputation where one person would take the exam, while someone else would receive the results and the appointment letter, the UP CM alleged. Further, he said: So, we thought of strengthening the process to an extent that non-deserving people cannot enter the system. We brought in a law that if someone orchestrates a paper leak in the manner of before the year 2017, then that person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment and their entire property confiscated. He asserted that transparent recruitment in the Uttar Pradesh Police in the last nine years is an example of change brought into the state. The state is the same. It is not as if I brought something in from elsewhere. We haven't changed anything (in terms of the structure). The posts of DGP, Home Secretary, and Chief Secretary remain exactly as they were. All Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries also remain the same...Nor is it the case that I brought in extra officers from Gorakhpur or Delhi to run the state through them. It is the same state, the same workforce. However, according to CM Adityanath, it is the people's mindset that has undergone a shift. Recalling an anecdote shared by state Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, the CM said: During a discussion, a senior military officer told him (Khanna) that earlier people had to hide their identity while going out of Uttar Pradesh. This is not just the story of a single army officer. It is the story of every resident of Uttar Pradesh who had to hide their identity. When they went outside UP, they would conceal their identity, he said, claiming that there was lack of employment opportunities in the state before 2017. Riots would break out every other day. Curfews would remain in place for months on end. It wasn't limited to just one placebe it Bareilly, Aligarh, or Meerut; in Muzaffarnagar, riots continued unabated for six months. The riots began at Kosi Kalan, and there wasn't a single town, district, or village in the state that remained untouched by it, he alleged.
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Trade with Tradition: UPs cultural Mahakumbh to be showcased before global guests
A variety of cultural programmes will be organised at the UP International Trade Show from September 25 to 29 of 2026 to present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, trade and cultural identity on a global platform. As per the official handout issued here, through the efforts of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh is getting an opportunity to present its rich cultural heritage before the world alongside investment, trade and tourism. Entrepreneurs, investors and visitors arriving from India and abroad at the Trade Show will get a glimpse of the states folk arts, classical music, dance and cultural traditions. The cultural programmes at the Trade Show will begin on September 25 with conch-shell blowing and Vedic Manglacharan. The programme will commence with a performance by Vishal Kumar of Varanasi. This will be followed by instrumental music by Pt. Chetan Joshi of Noida, Kathak dance by Aloknisha Srivastava of Lucknow, Dedhiya folk dance by Purnima of Prayagraj and a bhajan performance by Aarti Khetpal of Vrindavan, which will attract audiences. On September 26, a Pakhawaj duet, Bhojpuri folk singing, Kathak, folk dance from Mathura and a Star Night will be organised. Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay and Pt. Rishi Shankar Upadhyay of Delhi will perform in the Pakhawaj duet. Kusum Pandey of Mirzapur and Avnish Tiwari of Jaunpur will perform Bhojpuri folk songs, while Maryada Kulshreshtha of Noida will perform Kathak. Seema Mawal of Mathura will present a folk dance, and Nishtha Sharma of Sultanpur will perform at the Star Night. On September 27, saxophone instrumental music, bhajan/folk singing, Rai folk dance from Jhansi, Bharatanatyam and a Star Night will be organised. On September 28, a percussion ensemble by Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, Alha singing by Jitendra Chaurasia of Mahoba, Kathak, Tharu tribal dance from Pilibhit and a Sufi Night by Roopali Joggu of Sultanpur will be organised. On September 29, the cultural programmes will conclude with a sitar recital by Padma Shri Pt. Shivnath Mishra of Varanasi, ghazal singing by Kamal Khan of Lucknow, Kathak by Mitali Saini of Ghaziabad, a choreographed presentation of Kathak of India/UP and a Star Night. The showcasing of folk arts and classical traditions from different regions of the state at the Trade Show, organised on the initiative of the Yogi government, will highlight Uttar Pradeshs cultural diversity. Performances by artists from Kashi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand, Awadh, Purvanchal and the Terai region will introduce visitors to the states vibrant and diverse culture. Alongside industrial and trade activities, the cultural performances will present the UP International Trade Show as a confluence of art, culture and entrepreneurship.
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Indian Railways approves safety, infra projects to improve efficiency
Indian Railways on Saturday approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects, including the installation of the automatic train protection system, electronic interlocking, and construction of a road overbridge in various railway divisions across the country to enhance operational efficiency and passenger safety. The indigenously developed automatic train protection system, Kavach Version 4.0, has been approved for 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway at a total cost of Rs 252 crore, a Railway Ministry press statement said. The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations. Kavach helps prevent trains from overshooting red signals by automatically applying brakes when required and supports safer train movement by monitoring train operations. In another significant decision, the Railway Ministry granted its consent fo
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UP govt transfers 35 IPS officers in major police reshuffle
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Yogi Adityanath Announces Over 1 Lakh Govt Jobs In 6 Months
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said more than one lakh youths will get government jobs in Uttar Pradesh over the next six months while speaking at an appointment letter distribution event in Lucknow. He also criticised previous governments over recruitment processes and alleged irregularities.
In major reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh transfers 35 IPS officers
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has ordered the transfer of 35 IPS officers in a major reshuffle announced on Saturday. The changes cover officers from the 2014 to 2022 batches and affect several key positions in police commissionerates and districts across the state. Charu Nigam of the 2014 batch has been shifted from the post of Police Superintendent of UP-112 in Lucknow to Commandant of the 47th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary in Ghaziabad. Shravan Kumar Singh has been moved from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar to the same rank in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Pramod Kumar has been transferred from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi to Police Superintendent at the Cyber Headquarters in Lucknow, while Ravi Shankar Nim goes from Gautam Buddh Nagar to Commandant of the 2nd Battalion of the Special Security Force in Gorakhpur. Atul Sharma-II has been posted as Police Superintendent at the Intelligence Headquarters in Lucknow after serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Agra. Sonam Kumar shifts from Agra to Prayagraj as Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Ravindra Kumar moves from Kanpur Nagar to Agra in the same capacity. Neeraj Kumar Pandey has been transferred from Prayagraj to Police Superintendent at the Police Headquarters in Prayagraj. Mamta Rani Chaudhary goes from Lucknow Commissionerate to Police Superintendent in the CID at Lucknow, while Mohd. Irfan Ansari has been shifted from Prayagraj Police Headquarters to CID Headquarters in Lucknow. Saad Miya Khan and Syed Ali Abbas have exchanged postings between Gautam Buddh Nagar and Agra. Shruti Srivastava has been moved from Varanasi to Prayagraj as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police. Vikram Dahiya has been moved from Pilibhit to Chandauli as Additional Police Superintendent, while Ayush Srivastava has been shifted from Jaunpur to Unnao as Police Superintendent of the city. Rajesh Gunawat has been promoted and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi, and Anant Chandrashekhar moves from Chandauli to Jaunpur as Police Superintendent of the city. Among the 2022 batch officers, Devesh Chaturvedi goes from Ayodhya to Ambedkar Nagar as Additional Police Superintendent, Vivek Tiwari from Kheri to Barabanki, and Sumit Sudhakar Ramteke from Kanpur Nagar to Sambhal. Ariba Noman has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar, Manoj Kumar Yadav to Agra in the same rank, and Rijul to Ghaziabad. Gautam Rai shifts within Bijnor to the rural charge, while Mavis Talk moves from Banda to Sonbhadra. Several SPS officers have also been reassigned. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava goes to Lucknow Commissionerate, Kapil Dev Singh to the Traffic Headquarters in Lucknow, Gyanendra Nath Prasad to Agra, Balwant Kumar Chaudhary to Ghaziabad, Abhay Nath Tripathi to Kanpur Nagar, Harendra Kumar to Agra, Rajesh Kumar Pandey to Varanasi, Harendra Pratap Yadav to UP-112 in Lucknow, Kuldeep Singh to the 43rd Battalion PAC in Etah and Vineet Bhatnagar to Varanasi. The officers have been directed to join their new assignments at the earliest.
'Govt jobs to 1 lakh youths in 6 months,' says Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said over one lakh youths will get government jobs in the next six months as he handed appointment letters to 818 UPPSC and UPSSSC selectees in Lucknow, attacking the previous SP government over recruitment irregularities.
Police apprehend 7 drug traffickers in separate operations in Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate actions and recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said that a police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended three drug peddlers at Hatigam Crossing while they were travelling on a Scooty bearing registration number JK13K-5967. The accused were identified as Jahangir Ayoub son of M. Ayoub Fashoo resident of Zirpara Bijbehara, Amanul Azam son of Ab. Waheed Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora and Sahib Amin son of M. Amin Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora. During search, 1.378 Kgs of Ganja and 12 grams of Charas were recovered from their possession. In another action, two drug peddlers were apprehended by PS Srigufwara at Nowshara Crossing. They were identified as Basit Rashid Bhat son of Ab. Rashid resident of Hugam and Mujeeb Mudasir Bhat son of Mudasir Mukhtar resident of Khiram Durpora. 1.740 Kgs of Ganja was recovered from their possession, he said. Moreover, a police party from Police Post Sherbagh apprehended Mohd Rafiq Mochi son of Habib-ullah Mochi resident of Furrah, Mirbazaar at Sarnal Chicken Mohalla on High Ground Road. During search, 20 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. Similarly, a police party of Police Post Sangam apprehended Muna son of Makho resident of Kehri Lakempora, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in the Sangam area while he tried to attempt to flee. During search, 23 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated, spokesperson said. Police reiterated its firm resolve to dismantle the drug network and take strict legal action against those involved in drug trafficking and peddling.
Lucknow , September 19 : Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday stressed that India will pursue an independent foreign policy and take decisions based on the country's interests, while responding to US President Donald Trump's signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. Speaking to ANI, Singh said India's priority remains the country's people and that the government will take steps necessary to ensure their convenience, as well as the strength and stability of the country. The priority of the country of India and our government is our people, our people of 140 crores. We will take every step which is necessary for the convenience of our people. We will take every strong step for the strength and stability of our country, our population of 140 crores. We have our own independent foreign policy. We will not follow any country based on what our country is doing. We will do whatever is good for our country, Singh said. The remarks came after Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday, expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions targeting Russia and extending existing sanctions on Iran. The legislation gives the US President authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from countries that meet specified criteria linked to purchases of Russian crude oil or natural gas and sanctions evasion. However, the measure does not automatically impose a 100 per cent tariff on any specific country. Addressing the issue of tariffs, Singh said India considers the duties being imposed to be unfair and maintained that New Delhi is not acting under pressure from any country. We always say that these tariffs that are being imposed are very unfair. And we are not under the pressure of any country. Energy is a very primary concern of ours. And wherever we find commercially viable, economical energy sources for our country and our people, we will take energy from there, Singh said. The new US legislation also targets Russian officials, financial institutions, defence-related networks and the country's so-called shadow fleet of vessels used to transport energy while circumventing Western restrictions. It further extends the Iran Sanctions Act for five years. The bill passed the US Senate by 86-11 in August before clearing the House of Representatives by 262-159 earlier this week. It was named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a leading supporter of the legislation. A key provision of the law allows the US President to impose targeted duties of up to 100 per cent on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas, as well as countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion. The legislation has particular significance for India and China, which remain among the major buyers of Russian crude. It creates a statutory pathway for potential tariffs on imports from countries that continue specified purchases of Russian energy. The law also provides the President with waiver authority under specified conditions, including certification to Congress that a waiver is in the national interest. Supporters of the measure have said it is intended to increase economic pressure on Moscow and reduce revenues supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation has also drawn criticism from some US lawmakers over the broad tariff powers granted to the President and concerns about their potential economic consequences. (ANI)
Over 100,000 youth in UP to get govt jobs in next 6 months: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that over one lakh youth in the state would get government jobs within the next six months. While speaking at a function organised in Lucknow to distribute appointment letters to 818 candidates selected for various departmental posts by the UPPSC and UPSSSC, he claimed that the previous Samajwadi Party government appointed someone as chairman of the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) who was not eligible for the post. To those who had created a mess regarding the distribution of appointment letters before 2017, I want to say this: Take note -- we are distributing appointment letters starting today, and over the next six months, we are going to provide government jobs to more than one lakh young people. Let them count; we will keep on delivering, Adityanath said. Criticising the SP, the chief minister said without naming anyone, Such a person, who was not eligible for the post, was made the chairman of the UP PSC. The
