Textile sector to become UP's new industrial strength: CM Adityanath
Inaugurating the UP Textile Conclave in Lucknow on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the textile industry would become the state's new industrial strength
Benchmark I set for myself was high: Akash Madhwal on life after his IPL 5/5
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has acknowledged that his sensational 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 IPL brought both a career boost and heightened expectations, with the pacer admitting that the benchmark he set for himself became a demanding one to maintain. Madhwal's five-wicket haul in the IPL playoff remains the defining performance of his career, but he insists he has never viewed it as the end point of his journey. We cannot spend our entire cricket journey on just one performance. The best milestones come so we can set new records, break our own milestones, and raise our own benchmarks. I never took my 5/5 lightly. Even after that, I have prepared a lot so that I can do better, set a better record, and do something better. It is not that we take what has already happened. Our hard work is for our own betterment, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. Looking back at the impact of that performance, Madhwal admitted that both the attention and the expectations that followed were significant. Both of these things happened to me, literally. The benchmark I set for myself was high, so people had very high expectations from me. Additionally, since I was playing in the IPL, I knew I had to perform better and improve. Both these factors were present with me, and I believe they both influenced me, Madhwal added. His route to the IPL was itself unconventional. Unlike many fast bowlers who enter the professional system at a young age, Madhwal first studied engineering and took up a job before pursuing cricket seriously. Sometimes I feel I should have started earlier, and then I feel it's God's plan. Whatever God has given is what you will get. But it is what it is. First, I studied engineering, then I took a job. After that, I started playing cricket. It was also because our state got an affiliation in 2019. Before that, we didn't have an affiliation. So, when I got an affiliation, I got a chance to play after a year. After that, I started playing professionally, he stated. Despite wondering at times about what his career could have looked like had he started earlier, Madhwal believes his journey unfolded according to a larger plan. But yeah, its God's plan. Whatever God wants happens, he said. That belief has also helped keep his focus on the game rather than on the years he may have lost by entering professional cricket late. Madhwal said the passion that drove him from tennis-ball cricket into professional cricket remains unchanged, and that his India ambition continues to motivate him. I just want to tell myself that. I never want to leave the thing I am very attached to. And the dream of playing for India is still inside me. Its just a matter of one good season that will lead me up to the top, he said.
Dream of playing for India is still alive: Akash Madhwal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has made it clear that the dream of representing India remains firmly alive, with the Uttarakhand pacer believing that one strong season could propel him towards an international debut. Madhwal, who has already produced one of the most memorable playoff bowling performances in IPL history with his 5/5 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2023, said an India five-wicket haul would carry far greater significance for him. Obviously, a fifer for India! Everyone who plays cricket dreams of playing for India. To represent India. It's the same for us tooTo do something for India. To make a name for ourselves. It's the same, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. He said the hard work that began during his days of playing tennis-ball cricket has ultimately been driven by the ambition of representing the country. Whatever hard work is going on, whether it's tennis balls or whatever we started professionally, it's all so that we can play for India once. And we can represent India, he said. Madhwal added that he hopes to replicate his famous IPL performance on the international stage. And the 5/5 that I picked in IPL for MI, I will do that for India too, he said. The fast bowler also believes he has more to offer than simply his reputation as a death-overs specialist and yorker bowler. As a cricketer, I have represented Uttarakhand. In Uttarakhand, I started as a strike bowler. And I used to rely on my strength for Yorkers and the death overs. So, I was a complete pace bowler, he said. Madhwal said playing alongside some of the world's leading bowlers in the IPL exposed him to different conditions and showed him how captains could utilise his abilities. When we went to the IPL, the conditions were different. The world's number one bowlers were playing with you. So, the captain used you according to your capability. But I think I am a pace bowler. Because I have been a strike bowler for Uttarakhand. I have been a strike bowler. I have been a death-over bowler. And whenever you see super overs, I have bowled for my team. And I have won a couple of times. So, I consider myself a pace bowler. It's not like I can only bowl at a certain limit. It's not like that, he said. Madhwal also acknowledged the intense competition for places in India's pace-bowling unit and said adapting to modern cricket would be crucial to his progress. As cricketers, we believe we have to represent India. So, we practise the same way in the off-season. In the previous season, what mistakes did we make? What did we learn? How did we move forward? What can we do better? As you said, there is a lot of competition for the bowling unit. We want to see how much we can improve. What variations can we bring? Because it is modern cricket. The sooner we adapt, the sooner we read the conditions, and the more chances we have to grow as a bowler, Madhwal said. He said the focus is now on making the most of every competitive opportunity. So, we do the same in the off-season. We are executing the platform that we are getting. We are taking it to perfection, he added. For Madhwal, however, the India ambition ultimately comes down to staying connected with the passion that took him into professional cricket in the first place. First of all, I started playing cricket out of passion. I asked my family for just one year. I told them I wanted to play cricket. I used to play with a tennis ball, and I had a love for cricket. So I asked my family for a years time to play cricket. That passion for cricket is different. If I still get into the field, I don't know anything about the rest of the world. What is going on and whats not. Cricket is very different. I just want to tell myself that. I never want to leave the thing I am very attached to. And the dream of playing for India is still inside me. Its just a matter of one good season that will lead me up to the top, Madhwal stated.
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Lucknow has been named the cleanest air city in India, surpassing Indore in the Swachh Vayu Survey 2026, thanks to collective efforts. Lucknow Crowned Indias Cleanest Air City in Swachh Vayu Survey 2026
Saharanpur mosque row: Well believed to be over 200-year-old
Lucknow: A fresh political controversy erupted on Tuesday, September 8,a day after an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team examined a nearly 20-foot-deep well discovered during debris removal at the site where a mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate premises. The inspection was carried out on Monday to ascertain the age, nature and possible Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Lucknow tops Clean Air Survey as 15 other UP cities makes the cut
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'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) A fresh political controversy erupted on Tuesday, a day after an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team examined a nearly 20-foot-deep well discovered during debris removal at the site where a mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate premises. The inspection was carried out on Monday to ascertain the age, nature and possible historical significance of the structure, which was discovered beneath the debris at the site on Sunday. ASI Assistant Archaeological Officer Manoj Kumar Yadav, who arrived in Saharanpur from Lucknow to examine the structure, inspected the site and stated that the materials visible at the location were part of the effort to establish its historical character. According to Yadav, the structure appears to resemble architectural features associated with the late-medieval period in the North and Central Ganga Valley. The well has been constructed using Lakhauri bricks and lime-surki, materials that were commonly used in structures from earlier periods. Based on the bricks, construction pattern and techniques observed at the site, officials have estimated that the structure could be around 200 to 250 years old. However, Yadav said that a definitive assessment would require further examination, as debris inside the structure has prevented complete verification and clear historical evidence is still being investigated. The discovery has also led to speculation over whether the structure could have any connection with the Shahjahan period or whether it may have formed part of a temple or another religious site in the past. However, Yadav cautioned against arriving at such historical conclusions without adequate archaeological evidence and said that the available material would need to be examined before establishing the exact history of the structure. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak, speaking to reporters, said: We will maintain law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Since the matter is before the court, it would not be appropriate to comment on it. The courts always keep options open. We are committed to maintaining law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Minister Narendra Kashyap said the Samajwadi Party should take note of the discovery of the well at the location where the mosque had stood and consider the circumstances surrounding the structure before questioning the demolition. Speaking to IANS, Kashyap said, Akhilesh Yadav should also look at the situation after the mosque was demolished. A well was found at the site where the mosque had been built. Wells have historically been one of the oldest ways of providing water to people. The well was filled in, and the mosque was built over it, and the mosque was constructed forcibly. Its demolition, carried out by following due legal procedure, should now not be questioned by Akhilesh Yadav. Kashyap further maintained that the demolition was carried out in accordance with the legal process and argued that the discovery of the well provided additional context to the dispute over the site. He said the matter should not be viewed separately from the legal proceedings that preceded the demolition. Minister O.P. Rajbhar also reacted to the discovery and said the developments at the site were revealing further details. It has now been confirmed that the mosque was demolished following the court's order. Now, when the well is being inspected, things are being revealed, he said.
Ram Temple CEO Mishra details tech behind Operation Sindoor
Lucknow: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd), the new CEO of Ram Temple Trust, on Monday, September 7, offered a detailed account of the technological and operational foundations behind Operation Sindoor during which he commanded the Indian Air Forces Western Air Command. Speaking at a programme hosted by news channel AajTak in New Delhi, the retired Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP CM Yogi to honour Anganwadi workers in Ayodhya today
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend a state-level ceremony in Ayodhya on Tuesday to honour Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 12,000 to 15,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from across the Ayodhya division are expected to participate in the event. Around 2,000 participants each are likely to attend from Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Basti and Gonda, according to officials. The programme at the Government Inter College ground will be telecast across Uttar Pradesh, allowing people in different districts to follow the state-level ceremony. After attending the event, the Chief Minister is scheduled to visit Hanumangarhi and the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said the departmental minister and public representatives will also participate in the programme. Women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and engaged in ration distribution activities are also expected to take part in the event. Tripathi clarified that similar programmes will be organised simultaneously in every district of Uttar Pradesh, while the main state-level ceremony will be held in Ayodhya in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Extensive arrangements have been made for the programme, with officials working to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed ahead of the Chief Minister's visit. Taking to X, the Chief Minister said that the programme would recognise the contributions of Anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children and outstanding supervisors, while appointment letters would also be distributed to newly appointed Anganwadi workers and helpers. In the beloved city of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya Ji, anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children, and outstanding supervisors will be honoured, and appointment letters will be distributed to newly appointed anganwadi workers and helpers, CM Yogi said. This journey of prosperity through labour and empowerment through service will infuse new energy into the creation of a 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh', he added. The Chief Minister also highlighted another major event scheduled in the state, saying that the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026' will begin in Lucknow on Tuesday. He said important initiatives would be launched as part of efforts to develop Uttar Pradesh into a global hub for the textile industry. The 'UP Tex Mitra' portal, along with schemes to promote the welfare of weavers, skill development, investment, and entrepreneurship, will connect the state's rich textile heritage to modern capabilities, CM Yogi added.
MP hooch tragedy: UP Police reject Lalitpur link to spurious liquor
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police has rejected claims of a Lalitpur connection to the spurious liquor tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, where methanol-laced hooch has claimed more than a dozen lives and left dozens of people hospitalised, saying there is currently no evidence to establish a link with illegal liquor production in Lalitpur. The clarification from the UP Police came after Sagar district police suggested that the toxic alcohol outbreak could have a Lalitpur connection. The tragedy in Sagar has resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens of hospitalisations, prompting the Madhya Pradesh government to suspend local excise and police personnel and order a high-level inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the sale and consumption of the spurious liquor. Lalitpur Police referred to a joint operation conducted on May 4, 2026, in which a gang allegedly involved in illicit liquor activities was arrested. The gang was reportedly led by Ravi Lakhera and Chandresh Lodhi and had links to districts in Madhya Pradesh. The accused already face gangster proceedings, according to Lalitpur Police. Lalitpur officials also pointed out that all 20 accused named in the FIR registered by Sagar Police are residents of Madhya Pradesh, with the exception of one person who has been residing locally for a long period. Lalitpur Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh said, Accused Ravi Lakhera holds liquor shop licenses in MP, and several criminal cases related to liquor are registered against him in various police station areas of MP. He further said that in the case registered on September 6 at Banda police station under Crime No. 658/2026, all 20 named accused are residents of Madhya Pradesh. According to him, only one accused, Akash Rai, has been shown as a resident of Madawara in Lalitpur, but he has also been living in the Banda police station area for the past 10 years. Lalitpur officials maintained that no illegal spirit-based liquor is being manufactured in the district and urged Sagar Police to share any evidence that may have emerged during its investigation indicating a connection between Lalitpur and the Sagar tragedy. No illegal liquor of any kind is being produced anywhere in Lalitpur from spirit/chemicals, etc. If any facts connected to Lalitpur have emerged so far in the Sagar police investigation, they should certainly be shared with the Lalitpur police. The Lalitpur police and Excise team are jointly continuing action against the production and sale of illegal liquor, ASP Kalu Singh stated. The clarification came after Sagar district Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujaniya, speaking to the media on Sunday, said there was a strong possibility of a Lalitpur link to the spurious liquor that led to the deaths in villages of Banda tehsil. The statement was made just a few hours after reports of deaths began emerging from the affected villages. Sujaniya had cited the recent case involving the busting of a spurious liquor racket in Lalitpur. The Madhya Pradesh government had also officially circulated the same information to the media, referring to the suspected Lalitpur connection in the tragedy.
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Lucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under the National Clean Air Programme. The program has shown positive results in reducing PM10 levels across many cities. Best management practices for air quality improvement were also released. These awards highlight achievable goals for cleaner air nationwide.
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ED raids Trinamool Rajya Sabha member's newspaper office, other premises
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Monday began major search operations at the Kolkata office of the Urdu newspaper 'Akhbar-e-Mashriq', which is owned by the Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member, Nadimul Haque. Sources aware of the development said that besides the main office of 'Akhbar-e-Mashriq' at Park Circus in central Kolkata, simultaneous raids and search operations are being conducted at six other locations in Delhi, Ranchi, and Kolkata that are linked to Haque. The total of the seven locations where the ED raids are being conducted since Monday morning also included the residence of the Trinamool MP at Darga Road in south Kolkata. ED officials have also reportedly reached the residence of Haques son-in-law. Besides Kolkata, 'Akhbar-e-Mashriq' has editions from Delhi, Ranchi, Asansol, Siliguri, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Srinagar. Although ED officials have remained tight-lipped over the details behind the raid, as per preliminary information available, it is in relation to alleged illegal transactions carried out through the bank accounts of the media entity. The financial probe agency has come to investigate allegations of financial transactions in the newspaper's bank account, for which no correspondence has been found. It is learnt that the investigating officials have detected serious irregularities in the accounts of the media entity, hinting at money laundering. The ED, sources said, had decided to interrogate Haque, his family members and the other directors of the media entity in this connection. On early Monday, the ED officials, accompanied by a contingent of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, arrived at 'Akhbar-e-Mashriq's Park Circus office. While the ED officials, along with some CAPF personnel, entered the office premises, the other CAPF personnel surrounded the office. The office's main entrance was locked to prevent anyone from getting in or coming out of the office. The raids and search operation were ongoing, and as indicated by sources, this operation might be continued for quite some time. Haque had been a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member since April 2012.
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UP T20 League: Rinku Singhs Meerut Mavericks delivered a flawless performance to defeat Bhuvneshwar Kumars Lucknow Falcons by a massive 94 runs in the Grand Finale of the UP T20 League 2026. Appearing in their fourth consecutive final across all four seasons of the league, the Mavericks completely outclassed the first-time finalists to be crowned the undisputed champions of Season 4. Mavericks skipper Rinku won the toss and confidently opted to bat first. The decision paid immediate dividends as openers Swastik Chikara and Divyansh Joshi, who was specially brought into the playing XI for the final, stitched together a rapid 53-run opening stand. Following Chikara's dismissal, the innings transformed into the Divyansh Joshi show. The aggressive batter launched an astonishing counter-attack, systematically taking apart the Lucknow bowling lineup, including veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Joshi went on to smash one of the greatest knocks in the league's history, bringing up a breathtaking 105 off just 40 deliveries, laced with 12 boundaries and seven massive sixes. His spectacular century propelled the Mavericks to a daunting total of 203/7 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a towering benchmark for the Falcons. Faced with the pressure of a massive 204-run target in their maiden final, the Falcons were never allowed to settle into the game. The Mavericks bowling attack struck with ruthless consistency, triggering regular wickets and denying Lucknow any meaningful partnerships. Ajeet Verma provided the only significant resistance for the Falcons, scoring a fighting 39 off 24 balls before a sharp run-out ended his brief spark. Vishal Chaudhary dismantled the middle and lower order, leading the bowling charts with an exceptional spell of 4-24. Meanwhile, Mavericks premier spinner Zeeshan Ansari claimed two crucial wickets to cap off a phenomenal individual season. His efforts in the final took his tournament tally to a staggering 25 wickets, officially earning him the coveted Purple Cap. Ajeet Verma provided the only significant resistance for the Falcons, scoring a fighting 39 off 24 balls before a sharp run-out ended his brief spark. Vishal Chaudhary dismantled the middle and lower order, leading the bowling charts with an exceptional spell of 4-24. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories For his breathtaking century on the grandest stage, Joshi was adjudged the Player of the Match. Alongside Zeeshan Ansari's Purple Cap triumph, Kashi Rudras skipper Karan Sharma was awarded the Orange Cap for finishing the season as the highest run-scorer with 361 runs. Article Source: IANS
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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan has said that she was placed under house arrest at her Kairana residence before she could travel to Saharanpur to register her protest and speak to officials, raising her concern over the demolition of a mosque there. The Kairana MP said that a police force was deployed outside her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) Kicking off its poll preparedness for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified efforts to chalk out its electoral roadmap by building grassroots connect while ensuring seamless between government and the organisation. BJP's UP In-Charge Vinod Tawde met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Sunday and held a detailed discussion on the state's electoral strategy for the upcoming Assembly polls and also party's organisational strength. This is Tawde's first visit to Uttar Pradesh, after taking charge as the party's state In-charge of Uttar Pradesh, one of the most prominent states heading to polls next year. Tawde has been given the responsibility to prove party's mettle in the high-stakes electoral battle, early next year and win the Hindi heartland state for third consecutive term. Taking to X following the meeting, Tawde said that 'UP ki raftaar rahegi barkaraar; teesri baar banegi NDA sarkaar', loosely translated to: UP's momentum will remain sustained, NDA government to be formed for the third time. During the visit to Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow, a detailed and meaningful discussion took place on various topics related to the organisation, government, and elections with the Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath ji, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary ji, and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya ji and Brajesh Pathak Ji. Tawde further said, Every BJP worker is committed to fulfilling the resolve of Viksit Bharat-Viksit Uttar Pradesh by forming the NDA government again in 2027. The discussions focussed on strengthening the organisation at different levels, reviewing the party's electoral preparedness and formulating a broader roadmap for party workers ahead of the upcoming political challenges in the state. During his first visit in the new role, Tawde will participate in a crucial review meeting to assess the political, electoral and organisational dynamics in Uttar Pradesh and deliberate on the road ahead for the party in view of the 2027 Assembly elections. Earlier on Saturday, Senior BJP leaders, including BJP UP President Pankaj Chaudhary, State General Secretary (Organisation) Dharmpal Singh, State General Secretary Sanjay Rai, and State Office In-charge Govind Narayan Shukla, and workers welcomed Tawde at the airport upon his arrival in Lucknow. Upon arriving in the city, Tawde hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, remarking that the party's 'PDA' slogan stands for 'Paraya Dhan Apna' (appropriating others' wealth as one's own). Speaking to reporters, Vinod Tawde attacked Akhilesh Yadav, saying: Slogans of SP-PDA will be thwarted by us. PDA and SP mean 'Paraya Dhan Apna'. NDA will never let this happen. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has become the world's largest political party, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is accelerating the pace of development in Uttar Pradesh. Under the guidance of the party's UP chief Pankaj Chaudhary, NDA workers in the state would contest the upcoming Assembly elections with full vigour and secure victory, he asserted, while adding that the BJP would once again enter the electoral fray with a resolve to dedicate the next five years to the people of the state.
Sudhir Mishra, Manoj Bajpayee's film on Gandhi begins shooting
The shooting for the much-anticipated Hindi film, tentatively titled Gandhi and My Mother, has begun in Lucknow.
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President Murmu appoints BJP MP Dinesh Sharma as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP MP Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rashtrapati Bhavan said Saturday. The 62-year-old BJP leader, a former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and Lucknow mayor, will assume office from the date he takes charge, succeeding the outgoing administrator.
CM Yogi to visit Chitrakoot, distribute relief material to 800 flood-affected families
Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Chitrakoot district on Sunday to take stock of the situation in flood-affected areas and review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the administration. During his visit, the Chief Minister will distribute relief material among 800 families affected by the recent floods. He will also provide land allocation certificates to families rendered homeless by the disaster, enabling them to secure land for residential use. In addition, eligible flood-affected families will receive financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help them recover from flood losses. The Chief Minister is expected to review the ground situation and assess the effectiveness of relief operations being carried out in the district. As part of his programme, CM Yogi will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Chitrakoot. The survey will enable him to assess the extent of flooding, damage to infrastructure and the condition of affected settlements. He will subsequently visit a night shelter, where he will interact directly with flood victims and listen to their concerns and difficulties. The Chief Minister is expected to seek information from affected residents regarding their immediate requirements and the assistance being provided by government agencies. Officials will also brief him on relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the district. Several public representatives and dignitaries are scheduled to be present during the Chief Ministers visit. They include Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, District Panchayat Administrator Ashok Jatav, Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Municipal Council Chairman Narendra Gupta and Manikpur MLA Avinash Chandra Dwivedi, along with other officials and dignitaries. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the state government to directly review flood relief measures and address the concerns of affected families. The Chief Minister is also expected to review the ongoing operations and ensure that affected families receive timely assistance.
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