Akhilesh replaces Shivpal as Chairman of Lohia Trust, second to come under SP chiefs command
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is set to replace his uncle Shivpal Yadav as the Chairman of Lohia Trust, marking a key organisational shift in the Samajwadi Party (SP). The Trust, formed with an objective of spreading socialist ideas and raising funds for the party, is set to see a smooth transition as all eight members including Shivpal Yadav are understood to have given consent in support of Akhilesh Yadav, taking over its reins. Shivpal Yadav controlled the operations and management of the Trust for almost a decade and now Akhilesh Yadav will take charge of it. With new responsibility, the SP supremo will now head two key Trusts - namely Lohia Trust and Janeshwar Trust, the key bodies representing and propagating socialist ideas as conceived by the party founders. The Lohia Trust holds great importance among those associated with the Samajwadi Party as it was established before the foundation of Samajwadi Party, making it an inseparable part of its legacy. Its objectives have been propagating socialist ideology and raising funds for the party. The change in Trusts chairmanship holds significance for the Samajwadi Party because this has its roots in the family feud that broke out in 2017. The late SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav had sacked Trust's sitting chief Professor Ram Gopal Yadav and installed Shivpal Yadav in his place. Mulayams brother held this position for almost a decade since 2017, despite the uncle-nephew duo Shivpal and Akhilesh felling out on numerous issues, many a times publicly, after Mulayams demise. The latest changeover in the SP-led Trust has sparked fresh discussions within Uttar Pradesh's political circles. As Akhilesh gets command of Lohia Trust, in addition to Janeshwar Mishra Trust, this makes it more significant as this is seen as SP chiefs increasing clout and command over partys affairs as well as its legacy, linked with the two Trusts making him the undisputed and uncontested voice in his party.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) An Air India flight from Mumbai to Dehradun was diverted to Lucknow on Sunday, according to the airline. As per Air India's flight status, the Mumbai-Dehradun flight -- AI431 -- diverted to Lucknow. While reports claim that the flight was unable to land in Dehradun as weather conditions and visibility were not favourable. Following directions from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow and landed safely at the airport at 4:45 pm. The flight was cleared to continue its journey after weather conditions in Dehradun improved, the reports said. The aircraft departed from Lucknow for Dehradun at around 6 pm, as per Air India's website. Earlier in the day, Air India's flight from Bhopal to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue, according to the airline. The aircraft landed safely in Jaipur and is being checked in accordance with Air India's safety standards. Flight AI1886 operating from Bhopal to Delhi on 13 September was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures, the airline stated. Apart from that, Air Indias pilot died due to cardiac arrest while he was on a layover rest at a hotel in the national capital, the airline said on Saturday. He was on a layover rest at a hotel in Delhi, where he was found unconscious last evening. He was rushed to the hospital immediately, where he was declared dead, the airline statement said. The Mumbai-based pilot was found unconscious at the hotel on Friday evening and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. He had earlier worked with Air India Express and moved to Air India a couple of months ago. He was scheduled to operate a flight early on Saturday morning. Earlier in August, an Air India Express flight operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi had made an air turnback in line with established safety protocols after the crew detected a problem with the aircraft.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) over the murder of a 22-year-old man in Jaunpur, after the victim's family accused a local SP MLA of shielding the prime accused, saying that whenever a crime takes place anywhere in the state, an SP connection is revealed in most cases. Vishal Yadav, a 22-year-old resident of Jaunpur, was allegedly brutally beaten to death with iron rods and sticks in broad daylight at the Ramdayalganj market in the district on September 11, 2026. The incident has sparked a major political controversy, with Vishal's family accusing Samajwadi Party MLA Lucky Yadav of protecting the alleged prime accused, Manish Yadav. Speaking to IANS, Rajbhar said, In the Vishal Yadav murder case, the victim's family has filed a serious complaint against the local SP MLA. The government will ensure strict action against the culprits by conducting an impartial investigation into the entire matter. Whenever a crime is committed in the state, an SP connection surfaces in 90 per cent of the cases, he said. Rajbhar said the state government had adopted a clear policy of taking strict action not only against those involved in criminal activities but also against individuals accused of providing protection or shelter to criminals. Action in such cases should be taken that sets an example for the future. The allegations made by Vishal Yadav's family will also be investigated seriously, he said. The minister further said that the government would continue taking action in the matter until the victim's family was completely satisfied with the steps taken by the authorities. The murder took place on September 11 when Vishal Yadav was returning home on a motorcycle along with his friend Sandeep after visiting a salon. According to the officials, a group of attackers intercepted the two at the Ramdayalganj market and knocked them off the motorcycle before allegedly launching a brutal assault on Vishal with iron rods and batons. Vishal sustained severe injuries in the attack and later died, triggering anger among his family members and residents. Following the incident, Vishal's family staged a protest by placing his body on the Jaunpur-Mirzapur highway, demanding action against those responsible for his death. Police have registered an FIR against 28 named accused and 50 unidentified individuals in connection with the murder. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the allegations levelled by the victim's family is underway. Vishal, who was the sole support for his family, used to earn a living by driving a trailer in Gujarat.
'Still under Ashok Siddharths influence': Mayawati lashes out at nephew Akash Anand
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday renewed her attack on her nephew and former coordinator Akash Anand, who was expelled from the party last week, claiming that he was still not acting on his own judgement but at the behest of his father-in-law and former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth. The ties between Mayawati and Akash Anand have deteriorated over the past few months, primarily over Siddharths anti-party activities and alleged attempt to seize control of the party through the BSP supremos nephew. Siddharth recently announced retirement from politics while affirming full faith in Mayawatis leadership, but that did little to restore the strained ties. The BSP chief, in a long post on X, spoke about the irresponsible conduct of her nephew and also brushed aside reports of her poor health. She called upon the BSP workers to throw their weight behind the party in upcoming polls. She noted that over the past few days, certain individuals were spreading rumours among the party cadre that she was unwell and added that she had to step forward personally to provide the correct information to party workers. Referring to a phone call allegedly made by Akash Anand, the BSP chief mentioned that a telephone call was received at her residence. Akash Anand had asked if 'Behenji' (Mayawati) was unwell. In response, he was told that Mayawati was in perfect health and attending to her duties, she informed in the post. Without passing judgement on his concern or conspiracy, Mayawati stated: Akash Anand is still not acting on his own judgment; he is acting as per instructions from his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth. She said that tough decisions were being taken by the party to keep the peoples interest above everything. She also urged the workers to remain committed to the party movement and engage in preparations for the upcoming elections. The BSP chief also informed about key decisions taken by the party to expedite and draw out its electoral roadmap, stating that this was being taken to strengthen the organisation and advance the party's mission. Mayawati expelled Akash Anand from BSP recently after sacking him as the national coordinator. His father-in-law also announced his retirement from politics. Besides speaking on ongoing turmoil within the party, Mayawati also welcomed the 140-paragraph 'Delhi Declaration' issued during the BRICS summit held in Delhi, describing it as a major diplomatic achievement for India.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday said stronger cooperation among BRICS countries could offer hope amid growing global conflicts and economic challenges, while welcoming discussions around a BRICS currency and the groupings positions on Palestine and terrorism. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Mayawati said the meeting had been called to present the BSPs response to the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi, raise the issue of Panchayati Department employees protesting in Lucknow and discuss measures to strengthen the partys organisation at the grassroots level across the country, particularly to expand its support base among the Bahujan community. These are the three key issues for which the meeting has been called, she said. Speaking about the BRICS Summit, Mayawati said the wars in Ukraine and Iran had added to the challenges facing countries, including tariff-related and economic difficulties. She said closer ties among BRICS members could provide a positive direction amid the uncertain global situation. A stronger bond among BRICS nations will also be a hope-filled step, Mayawati said, adding that the development of a BRICS currency would also be an important step in strengthening cooperation among member countries. Mayawati also highlighted the position taken on the Palestine issue, saying there was united support for a two-state solution and an independent Palestine. In addition, on the Palestine issue, there was united support for a two-state solution and an independent Palestine based on the 1967 borders, she said. The BSP chief further said the BRICS commitment to combating terrorism, particularly in the context of the Pahalgam terror attack, had received appropriate support for Indias position. On Indias ties with neighbouring China, Mayawati said the approach of ensuring that differences did not turn into disputes would have to be evaluated based on the results it produces. Regarding the neighbouring country China, how soon good results will emerge from the approach of not letting differences turn into disputes and considering each other as partners in development, will be a matter of proper evaluation in the coming time, she said. Mayawati also stressed the need for an early resolution of the border issue between the two countries. It will be equally appropriate if the border issue between both countries is also resolved among themselves as early as possible, she said. Her remarks came as BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, with discussions focusing on global challenges, economic cooperation, international conflicts, terrorism and other issues concerning member countries.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) Satyavati Mishra, wife of senior BJP leader and former Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, has passed away. Satyavati Mishra had been in critical condition for around a week after developing a lung infection. She passed away late Saturday night at Metro Hospital in Noida's Sector 11. Following her demise, condolences poured in from political leaders expressing grief over her passing and offering condolences to the bereaved family. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Satyavati Mishra and paid tribute to her. The passing away of the wife of Shri Kalraj Mishra ji, a senior member of the BJP family and former Governor, is extremely heartbreaking. Humble tribute, CM Yogi said. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed soul attains eternal peace and the bereaved family members are granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow, the Chief Minister added. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya also took to social media platform X to express their condolences over the passing of Satyavati Mishra. We have received the extremely sorrowful news of the passing of Smt. Satyavati Mishra Ji, the wife of the esteemed senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, former Union Minister, and former Governor, Hon'ble Shri Kalraj Mishra Ji, Brajesh Pathak said. May the Lord pray to grant a place at His holy feet to the noble soul who has attained Golok, and bestow strength upon the bereaved family to bear this immense grief, Pathak added. Keshav Prasad Maurya also expressed grief over the demise, describing the news of Satyavati Mishra's passing as extremely heartbreaking. My humble condolences are with the bereaved family. May Lord Shri Ram Ji grant a place at His divine feet to the departed soul and bestow strength and patience upon the grief-stricken family in this hour of crisis, Maurya added. BJP leader Dinesh Sharma also expressed his condolences through a social media post, remembering Satyavati Mishra and describing her as gracious and compassionate. It is extremely heartbreaking news that the wife of the former Governor, the revered Shri Kalraj Mishra ji, Smt. Satyavati Mishra, our beloved Chachi ji, is no longer with us. You were a woman of unblemished character, deeply devoted to dharma, always concerned for everyone's well-being, and such a gracious homemaker who accorded equal respect to every person who entered the home. May God grant eternal peace to her departed soul, Sharma said.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) All India Shia Personal Law Board General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi will help India emerge as a new force by bringing several countries together. Speaking to IANS, Maulana Abbas said the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a significant message about the growing importance of India-Iran ties. The picture of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Modi meeting will send the message that the BRICS will not end, but the domination and bullying of America and Israel will end. India will emerge as a new force by bringing several countries together, Abbas said. He expressed hope that India and Iran would further strengthen their relations, adding that people in Iran had great affection for Indians. I have been travelling to Iran since childhood. The special thing is that no Indian has ever felt any difficulty there, he said. Abbas said he regularly visited various Iranian cities, including Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Nishapur and Kermanshah, and had crossed the Khosravi and Qasr-e Shirin border areas several times. He reiterated that the people of Iran had a deep affection for Indians. On the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, Abbas expressed concern over the incident and said it was unfortunate that the mosque located alongside the district collectorate wall had been demolished. He said the mosque was believed to date back to around the 18th century and that a well had also been found inside it. He noted that wells were traditionally found inside mosques when modern water facilities such as handpumps were not available. Abbas urged the Congress and Rahul Gandhi to speak openly on the Saharanpur issue. At the same time, he said religious places, whether temples or mosques, should not become subjects of political exploitation. Politics should not be done over centres of faith. But those doing politics are looking for vote banks even in such matters, he said. Meanwhile, Shia cleric from Kashmir Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi said scholars, intellectuals, members of the business community, and prominent personalities from different faiths in India had participated in discussions with the Iranian President. He said participants had unanimously condemned what they described as injustice and brutality by the United States against Iran and expressed grief over children killed in the conflict and the death of Irans Supreme Leader. Mosavi said India and Iran shared longstanding ties and expressed hope that the relationship between the two countries would continue to strengthen.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Dinesh Sharma has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and will soon assume the office of Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He submitted his papers on Friday to Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan, who accepted the resignation. Earlier this month, Dinesh Sharma was appointed the Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge of the office, according to a press communique issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharma expressed gratitude for his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and said he would fulfil his duty with complete devotion, honesty, and dedication. In a post on X, Sharma said, My heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble President, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Hon'ble Home Minister, and the party's central leadership. For this important responsibility, I express my deepest gratitude from the heart to all esteemed elders, well-wishers, friends, and fellow citizens who have continuously inspired me with their good wishes and blessings. This is not merely a position for me, but a profound responsibility toward the Constitution, the nation, and public service. I pledge to fulfil this duty with complete devotion, honesty, and dedication. May your affection, trust, and blessings always remain with me in this manner, he added. Sharma, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader who was serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh, brings extensive administrative and academic experience to the role. Born on January 12, 1964, in Lucknow, he served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2017 to 2022 in the Yogi Adityanath government, handling portfolios related to higher education, technical education, science and technology, and information technology. Before that, he was elected Mayor of Lucknow twice -- first in 2006 and again in 2012 -- winning the second term by a record margin. A professor of commerce at the University of Lucknow since the early 1990s, Sharma has guided numerous research scholars and remains associated with academic work. He began his public life through student organisations and rose through the ranks of the BJP's youth wing before holding key organisational positions in the party. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a strategically important Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal, is administered by a Lieutenant Governor who serves as both the constitutional head and the head of the administration. The post carries significant responsibility for governance, development, and coordination with the central government, particularly in areas of security, tourism, infrastructure and environmental conservation. Admiral (Retd) Devendra Kumar Joshi has been serving as the Lieutenant Governor since October 2017. The fresh appointment marks a change in the leadership of the island territory. Dr Sharma is expected to take charge shortly.
'Glimpse of new India': CM Yogi hails PM Modi's years in public service
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's years in public service, from Chief Minister of Gujarat to the Head of State, calling it a glimpse of new India. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said the government and the BJP's state unit has prepared a list of programmes that will be undertaken for a month, from PM Modi's birthday on September 17, till marking the completion of his 25 years in public service on October 7, being celebrated as 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. October 7 is when PM Modi will complete 25 years in governance, including his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and as the Prime Minister of the country. So the party and the govt has prepared a list of programmes to celebrate these glorious years, CM Yogi said. He referred to PM Modi's years in public service as a vision that has led to successful implementation of all schemes across various fields, till the last person is served. Gujarat was like any other state before 2001, which faced drought, connectivity and drinking water issues and other challenges. PM Modi, during his tenure as the Chief Minister, ensured the availability of proper drinking water till the last village in the state. During his 13 years of tenure, he transformed Gujarat into a welfare state, a centre of attraction for the world, which is today considered as a model for infrastructure and technology, he said. CM Yogi termed PM Modi's tenure since 2014, as a glimpse of new India with visions of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Viksit Bharat'. For this, he ensured the construction of world-class infrastructure, welfare schemes, produced a model that established India from 'Fragile Five' to 'Top Five' economies of the world, he stated. The Chief Minister asserted that under PM Modi's leadership, India has established itself as a nation that is capable of providing leadership to the world. More than three dozen countries have conferred their highest honour on PM Modi. Moreover, the G20 leaders have hailed the successful completion of the Summit and its related events in the country, under the Prime Minister's leadership, he said. Further, he lashed out at the then regime for opposing the consecration ceremony of the Somnath Temple, accusing it of insulting India's heritage and seeding the mindset of slavery among people. Only after 2014, India could come out of the mindset of slavery and move towards the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', he said while invoking the construction of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ayodhya's Ram Temple and organisation of the Mahakumbh Mela. He also praised PM Modi's leadership towards advancement of railway infrastructure, including electrification, trains like 'Namo Bharat', 'Amrit Bharat' and construction of new stations. The construction of waterways, ports, airports, highways, and public transport, etc, has become the backbone of India's development, he added. He further said: During the Congress regime only one AIIMS was built, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji took it to seven, while PM Modi took its number to 23. While the vaccine for encephalitis took around 100 years to reach India, the Covid vaccine was produced here itself within nine months, CM Yogi added. Detailing the list of programmes, the UP Chief Minister said: Apart from distribution of fruits at hospitals on the morning of September 17, blood donation camps will be organised. A 'yatra' is also being organised under which holy water from Vadnagar in Gujarat will be brought to Kashi, while holy water from 10 separate rivers will be taken from Kashi to Vadnagar. It will start from September 17 and reach its destination on October 7. The participants will also interact will the public every day during the course of the 'yatra'. He added that various competitions will also be held among school students, under the campaign, who will be felicitated on October 7. Various other programmes are also being organised by the UP government and the state BJP unit as part of the Seva Sankalp Yatra.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium: The Indian team's nets session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offered a small, telling picture. Under lights, after a drizzle pushed back its start, Jasprit Bumrah was running in off a longish, sometimes short, run-up and bowling properly. The atmosphere lightened when he got into a brief, absorbing scrap with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had taken him for six off the first ball he faced from him in the IPL and appears not to have been told to respect bowlers since. This time, Bumrah beat the bat and then speared a yorker past him. It looked less like a man testing his knee than like one finding his rhythm after missing the third ODI against England and the two Tests in Sri Lanka because of an impact injury to his left knee while fielding in Cardiff. But the broader story of Sundays clash is not just about India or Bumrah. For years, the answer to where Afghanistan played their home games was India. With no infrastructure back home to speak of, India provided them with grounds in Greater Noida, Dehradun and Lucknow. Their inaugural Test, six years ago, was in Bengaluru and, ironically, against India. The BCCI and the wider Indian ecosystem were foundational to their rise to become a force to be reckoned with in international cricket. On Sunday, Afghanistan will officially host India in a bilateral series for the first time. The hosting rights are administrative, but the significance is not. Asia Cups and World Cups have produced fine contests, and India hosted them bilaterally two years ago in a series that ended with a double super over in Bengaluru. What is new here is the direction. Afghanistan are the home side, and India the visitors, in what is usually Indias own backyard. The familiarity with New Delhi runs deeper for Afghanistan apart from the strong Afghan diaspora based in the national capital, it is the city where they upstaged England at the 2023 ODI World Cup, sending everyone into a frenzy. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz became well known in Indian stadiums during IPL summers. On Sunday, they will use that knowledge against India, before a crowd that will clap for both teams. Afghanistan no longer arrive as inspiring underdogs seeking exposure, but as a strong T20 outfit with a spin ensemble capable of unravelling the most formidable line-ups. In Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, they have the batting to exploit the short square boundaries here, though the middle order needs to shed its inconsistency. Under Zadran, the newly appointed captain, and new coach Richard Pybus, they are starting again in the format after an early exit at the T20 World Cup. Having trained at the Yamuna Sports Complex before, Afghanistan later moved to practising at the venue that is their home until Thursday. India's reply with the bat is playing at an aggressive tempo through an order that runs deep, but against Rashid, Nabi and Noor Ahmad, they must be at their sharpest in the middle overs. The unresolved part is the top of that order. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi cannot all be accommodated without somebody moving, and the answer matters: India have lost six of their 10 T20Is this year since Shreyas Iyer took charge. Ishan Kishan, off a double hundred that carried East Zone to the Duleep Trophy, looked the most fluent against spin, though the back he pulled up with on Friday leaves his availability open. Iyer, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel also batted well, and must elevate the score depending on the start their top-order gets. The depth, at least, is returning. Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy are back, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy added, and India is close to full strength after a spate of injuries. Bumrah and Sooryavanshi have never played a T20I together, a marker of how quickly this side turns over. While finding their feet in international cricket, Afghanistan played many of their games on Indian grounds. On Sunday, they are the hosts, and India are visitors in all but name. Bumrah will run in under these same lights to bowl at a team who honed their skills here in Afghanistans early years of international cricket. Nobody arranged any of this out of kindness, and that is precisely what has changed. Through relentless work and big-stage performances, Afghanistan have earned the right to stand shoulder to shoulder with any team in the world, including the current T20 World Cup holders and their visitors at Kotla for the next six days, India. When: Sunday, September 13, 7:30 PM IST Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 3, 4 and 5 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 3, 4 and 5 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Noor Rahman (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq. Article Source: IANS
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