The INDIA bloc is planning a high-level meeting to address recent disagreements within the Election Commission. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav will not attend as he has prior commitments at a farmers conference in Lucknow. A senior leader from his party will represent him at the upcoming meeting. Earlier, Congress leader KC Venugopal responded to Union Minister JP Nadda regarding allegations against the Election Commission.
KGMU warns nursing students of disciplinary action over protest, attendance impact
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The King Georges Medical University (KGMU) administration has warned nursing students participating in a renewed protest that disciplinary action could be taken against them if they remain absent from scheduled teaching and training activities. In a letter addressed to the parents of nursing students, the university said students participating in the protest and remaining absent from their academic and training duties could face action under applicable rules and regulations. According to the letter, students were participating in the protest from 8 a.m. on September 28 and were absent from their prescribed teaching and training activities. The administration said participation in protests that disrupt teaching, training and essential patient-related work was inconsistent with university discipline and students academic responsibilities. The letter specifically warned that disciplinary proceedings could have consequences for students academic records and examinations. Such action may include, as per rules, an adverse entry in the character record/file, impact on eligibility to appear in examinations and other prescribed punitive action, along with a monetary penalty, the letter said. The university further cautioned that such action could adversely affect students academic record and future career. KGMU appealed to parents to ask their sons and daughters to immediately withdraw from the protest and return to their scheduled teaching and training duties. It warned that failure to comply with the universitys directions could result in disciplinary proceedings under the applicable rules. The renewed protest follows the death of a 2025-batch B.Sc. Nursing student in Varanasi. The incident had earlier prompted nursing students to stage protests on August 21 and 22, according to the KGMU letter. The administration said that following the earlier protest, the Vice-Chancellor had met the students and considered their concerns and demands. The university also said that necessary action had been taken and a separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) had been issued concerning students safety and facilities. However, the latest letter states that despite these measures, some nursing students again participated in a sit-in protest on September 28 and remained absent from their scheduled teaching and training activities. KGMU said students have academic responsibilities that include teaching, training and essential duties related to patients. It maintained that participation in protests that interfere with these responsibilities would not be considered consistent with university discipline. The warning comes as the university seeks to enforce attendance and academic requirements while students continue to raise concerns over issues affecting nursing students. The administration has made clear that students who do not follow the universitys directions may face disciplinary proceedings, including possible adverse entries in their records, consequences for examination eligibility and financial penalties, as provided under the applicable rules.
Wanted murder accused carrying Rs 25,000 reward injured in police encounter in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The Krishna Nagar police of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and surveillance team arrested a 22-year-old wanted accused carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 in connection with the murder of a woman following a police encounter, officials said on Tuesday. During the encounter, the accused, identified as Bhola Rajput, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg and was subsequently admitted to Lok Bandhu Hospital for treatment. Police recovered an illegal .315-bore country-made pistol, one live cartridge, one empty cartridge and the scooter allegedly used in the crime. The accused was wanted in a case registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). DCP Md Mustaque said that an intensive checking drive had been ordered, and police teams were deployed accordingly in the Krishna Nagar police station area. Tonight, an order was issued for an intensive checking drive. In line with that order, under the Krishna Nagar police station area, our police team stopped a few suspects. Among them, one accused fired at the police. In self-defence, the police team retaliated, during which one accused sustained a gunshot wound. He was immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment, the DCP said. He added that preliminary inquiry established the identity of the accused as Bhola and that he was wanted in connection with the murder of a woman. In the initial inquiry, we got to know that his name is Bhola. He was wanted in connection with the murder of a woman and was carrying a reward of Rs 25,000. We have also recovered a pistol from him, Mustaque said. Meanwhile, in a separate incident on September 23, a man who shot his wife and two priests and held three children hostage in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh was killed in a police encounter. During the standoff, the accused, identified as Arvind, also shot one of his children, a son. Both Arvind and his son were taken to a hospital, where they later died of their injuries, police said. According to Naveen Arora, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Varanasi Zone, police initially exercised restraint as Arvind refused to come out of the house and insisted that they wait until morning. The situation escalated after Arvind opened fire from inside the premises, forcing the police team to enter the house as a last resort.
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Shillong, Sep 28: Shillongs Daman Ropmay took home the gold medal in Bodybuilding (50-55kg category) and bronze medal in Classic Physique Class A (U-70kg category) at the India Premier Natural Championship Series in Lucknow. His double podium finish came across two different competitive categories, requiring him to meet separate judging criteria for muscular development, conditioning, [] The post Shillong lad wins gold in bodybuilding cship first appeared on Highland Post .
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Health and hygiene products maker Eureka Forbes Limited on Monday said it has received a show-cause notice from the Uttar Pradesh GST department proposing a tax demand of Rs 273.40 crore for the financial year 2022-23. The notice, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Sector-1, Lucknow, under Section 73(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, alleges a GST liability of Rs 149.21 crore. The proposed demand also includes interest of Rs 109.27 crore and a penalty of Rs 14.92 crore, taking the total amount to Rs 273.40 crore. In a regulatory filing, Eureka Forbes said the demand appears to have been calculated using, among other factors, pan-India financial data from its audited FY23 financial statements without establishing the corresponding transaction-level tax liability attributable to its Uttar Pradesh GST registration. The company maintained that the show-cause notice lacks merit and is not sustainable on factual, legal or procedural grounds. It said it intends to contest the notice comprehensively and submit its response within the prescribed timelines. The company is of the considered view that the SCN is devoid of merits, not sustainable on facts or in law or in procedure and intends to contest the same comprehensively within the prescribed timelines, it said in its exchange filing. The company does not envisage any material impact on the financials, operations or other activities of the company arising from this SCN, it added. Eureka Forbes further stated that it does not expect any material impact on its financial position, business operations or other activities as a result of the notice. According to the company, the show-cause notice was received after office hours on September 25. The disclosure was made on September 28, the first working day following its receipt. Shares of Eureka Forbes ended the day at Rs 361.90 on the BSE, down Rs 8.65, or 2.33 per cent, from the previous close.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of Gujarat, Delhi, Telangana Chief Justices as apex court judges
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court: (i) Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice, High Court of Gujarat (PHC: Allahabad) (ii) Mr. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi (PHC: Allahabad) (iii) Mr. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana (PHC: Jharkhand), read the SC Collegium's statement published on the apex court's official website. Born on April 30, 1966, Justice Agarwal was initially appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011. She became Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on July 23, 2023. Born on June 16, 1965, Justice Upadhyaya was appointed as a puisne Judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011 and became a permanent Judge on August 6, 2013. He became the Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on March 28, 2023. Justice Upadhyaya was appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and took the oath on July 29, 2023. He was subsequently transferred as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and took the oath of office on January 21, 2025. Born on July 7, 1965, Justice Singh was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court on January 24, 2012 and was confirmed as a Permanent Judge on January 16, 2014. Justice Singh served as Acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court from December 20, 2022, to February 19, 2023. He took the oath as Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court on April 17, 2023, and was subsequently transferred as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, where he took the oath on July 19, 2025.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced a series of promises ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, including steps towards implementing the Old Pension Scheme, improving the status of Shiksha Mitras, and clearing pending salaries of madrasa teachers. Addressing reporters at the SP office, Akhilesh Yadav said that if his party forms the government in 2027, it would work to reform the education system and address the concerns of teachers and employees. He said the status of Shiksha Mitras would be improved by granting them the same facilities as regular teachers, while issues concerning Sanskrit schools would also be resolved. He claimed that addressing the problems of Shiksha Mitras could also help in reopening schools that had shut down. He also promised to clear the long-pending salaries of teachers associated with modern madrasas. On the Old Pension Scheme, he said that his party would take steps towards its implementation after consultations with the Finance Department. Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the BJP government over its handling of education and alleged that it was dividing society rather than addressing issues concerning jobs and education. He alleged that madrasas had faced discrimination and accused the government of providing what he described as substandard jobs and inadequate education. The SP chief also raised allegations concerning electoral rolls and the deletion of voters' names during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He claimed that a large number of SP supporters' names were deleted and alleged that BJP workers had sought deletions through Form 7 applications. He cited an example from Lucknow, claiming that one person had applied for deletion of more than 100 names. The Election Commission's Form 7 guidelines, however, state that an application can be made by an elector registered in the constituency, including an objection against another elector's entry or a request to delete the applicant's own name. He further alleged that fake voter entries were still being created in Noida and questioned the Election Commission's role in the electoral process. He also said courts should take suo motu cognisance of reports concerning alleged vote theft and consider ordering re-elections in West Bengal and Bihar. The SP President also referred to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, saying his party had defeated the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, and said the BJP would be completely ousted from the state in the 2027 Assembly elections. He alleged that the BJP worked in the interests of capitalists and large business groups. The remarks come as the SP steps up preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The party has recently intensified its outreach and campaign activities ahead of the polls.
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Mayawati attacks EVMs, says doubt over vote credibility harmful to democracy
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati on Monday again questioned the process of conducting elections through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and demanded that the system be discontinued and the process revert to ballot papers. Mayawati said voters must have complete confidence that the vote they cast for a particular candidate has actually gone to that candidate and has been included in the counting process. Any situation that creates doubt about the integrity of a vote, she said, is a serious concern for democracy. In a statement issued to the media on Monday, she said the Constitution has granted every citizen of the country the right to vote and that ensuring free and fair elections is the responsibility of the Election Commission. She said the electoral process should be such that every voter remains fully assured, without any doubt, that their vote has been securely and correctly recorded. The BSP chief said elections in the country were conducted through ballot papers for several decades in the initial years, with ballot papers being counted in the presence of representatives of political parties. Subsequently, she said, EVMs replaced ballot papers. Mayawati said that when the Congress was in power at the Centre, senior BJP leaders had also questioned the reliability of EVMs. When the Congress government was in power at the Centre, the BJP strongly opposed EVMs, saying that the electronic chip installed in an EVM could easily be hacked, she said. However, the BJP, after coming to power, continued with the system of voting and counting through EVMs. The BSP chief said her party had consistently opposed the use of EVMs and claimed that distrust over the machines was growing among the partys supporters. Referring to the Nagina Lok Sabha constituency, she said there were various discussions and apprehensions at the local level regarding the victory of Azad Samaj Party candidate Chandrashekhar Azad. Mayawati also questioned the VVPAT system. She said that unless all VVPAT slips are matched with the votes recorded in EVMs, doubts arising in the minds of voters cannot be completely eliminated. She said that amid apprehensions surrounding electronic voting systems, maintaining voters confidence should be a priority for the Election Commission. Mayawati also expressed concern over confusion surrounding issues related to elections, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She said the Election Commission should have clarified the situation on such matters in a timely manner. According to her, the lack of timely clarification has contributed to confusion and resentment among the Opposition and the public. She said the Election Commission should address all questions and concerns related to elections in time so that public confidence in free and fair elections remains intact. Mayawati reiterated that the BSPs demand for restoring confidence in free and fair elections is that voting through EVMs should be discontinued and elections should instead be conducted using ballot papers. She also called for misconceptions surrounding SIR and other issues related to the electoral process to be addressed. Also expressing concern over the law and order situation in Delhi, Punjab and other states, she urged the respective state governments to take necessary steps to improve the situation.
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OP Rajbhar takes dig at Akhilesh Yadav over SP-Cong ties, calls alliance Thugbandhan
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his partys ties with the Congress, questioning the nature of the alliance and accusing leaders of both parties of publicly taking jibes at each other. In a post on X, Rajbhar directly addressed Akhilesh Yadav and claimed that Congress and SP leaders were engaged in a growing tussle over political space. Akhilesh ji! When you went to Raebareli, the Congress folks started telling you to go to Etawah instead; Chachus Congress crew wants to drag you to Jaswantnagar to show you your place, Imran Masoods giving you the stink-eye, Ikra Hasan is putting the Congress folks in their place. Ajay Rai and Rajendra Pal Gautam have already turned the SP into the little brother, and your spokespersons are teaching the Congress folks to stay in their lane, Rajbhar said. He then questioned whether the differences between the two parties represented a genuine alliance. Hey Maharaja, is this what they call an alliance? In reality, this is called a Thugbandhan. Theres planning for the con job, and a fight brewing over divvying up the spoils of the loot. The fights about who gets to be the bigger thug? Rajbhar said. He also questioned whether Akhilesh had authorised his party leaders to openly criticise Congress leaders or whether they were acting independently. Just clear this up: did you yourself give your leaders permission to speak out against Congress? Or have Chachu and the rest of the leaders become self-reliant in this matter? he asked. Rajbhar further attacked the SP leadership over its political outreach and invited Akhilesh to visit Amethi, invoking the constituencys electoral history involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Anyway, when you take out the rath, Amethi is right next door to Lucknow here. Swing by for a quick visit. That same Amethi, which didnt just defeat your friend Rahul Baba, but chased him out. Go tour that Amethi, Maharaja, let the Congress folks burn with envy, he said. Rajbhar concluded his post with religious and political slogans, writing: Jai Bharat, Jai Shri Ram, Jai Parshuram, Jai Shri Krishna, Jai Maharaja Suhaldev! Rajbhars remarks come amid political sparring between opposition parties and the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh, with the nature of cooperation and seat-level political dynamics among opposition parties remaining a recurring subject of debate in the state.
Brajesh Pathak has sparked a controversy after advising young people to consider driving e-rickshaws or taxis instead of chasing conventional jobs. His remarks at the Bharat Taxi launch in Lucknow drew a sharp response from Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj and social media users.
Anushman Jha: I make movies to connect, my attempt has never been transactional
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actors Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadavs Om Ka Hari is to have its special screenings for over 50 Army centres in India. The films producer Anshuman Jha calls it the old-school way of connecting with audiences and added further that he makes movies to connect. Anshuman will travel across 15 cities from Monday onwards, including Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Patna to host special screenings. Anshuman said in a statement: This is the old-school way of connecting with audiences, not just selling a film to them. I make movies to connect, and my attempt has never been transactional; it has always been emotional. So I am willing to keep working harder and going further to reach my audience. Charlie Chaplin used to take his films from city to city. I want to do that with Om Ka Hari. I want to sit with audiences, watch the film with them, hear what they feel, and have conversations with them. He said that the love for Om Ka Hari is real, and he wants to keep walking that extra mile to take the film to more people and, hopefully, spread the message at its heart: express your love to your parents while you still have the chance. With 25 cinemas retaining the film into Week 2 and 50+ Army Centre screenings lined up across India, Om Ka Hari is now entering its second week with continued word-of-mouth momentum. The Army Centre screenings are expected to bring the film to thousands of viewers nationwide, with over 50 centres hosting screenings. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh BJP is likely to hold a meeting of its core committee in Lucknow on Monday to discuss the partys preparations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with the selection of candidates for eight seats expected to be a key agenda. Polls for 10 seats of UP will be held on October 16. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya are expected to attend the meeting. Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary and state organisation general secretary Dharampal Singh are also likely to be present. The meeting is expected to focus on drawing up panels of prospective candidates for the eight Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh. The state leadership is likely to prepare a panel of three names for each seat, giving the central leadership a broader set of choices before the final selection. Sources said the panels prepared by the state unit will subsequently be forwarded to the BJP's central leadership. The final decision on the candidates is expected to be taken at the central level after considering the recommendations from the state. Rajya Sabha elections assume significance for the BJP as the party seeks to consolidate its representation in the Upper House. The exercise will also involve balancing organisational considerations and the representation of different sections while finalising the candidates. The proposed core committee meeting is therefore expected to provide the first formal framework for the state unit's recommendations. The discussions among senior leaders will help narrow down the names before the panels are sent to the central leadership. The BJP has yet to formally announce its candidates for the eight Uttar Pradesh seats. The final list will be declared after the central leadership completes its consultations and takes a decision on the nominations.
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Over one lakh students get study tables, express gratitude to CM Yogi in unique ways
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) Hundreds of students chose unique ways to express gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for providing them with study tables. Many penned a letter to the Chief Minister, decorating it with flowers and pictures of study tables; some wrote the message of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao along with a portrait of Yogi Adityanath to thank the Chief Minister. For the 100,000 children in Devipatan division, these study tables have become a valuable asset, creating a little corner for studies at home. Swati, a recipient of a study table, expressed her happiness in a letter to the Chief Minister. She wrote that she was extremely happy after receiving a new study table and shared that she uses the table every day for her studies. Along with decorating her letter with flowers, she also drew a picture of the study table, a book and a pencil at the bottom. A letter from Saba, a Class 6 student, describes the changes the study table has brought to her daily study routine. Thanking the Chief Minister, Saba wrote that she used to face inconvenience while studying at home, but the study table has made studying much easier for her. Nuzhat Fatima, a Class 7 student, prepared a letter of gratitude to the Chief Minister on a sheet of blue chart paper. Nuzhat wrote that this has increased her interest in her studies, and she is now able to study with greater concentration than before. She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister by drawing a picture of a female student studying with coloured pencils. The children's letters of appreciation were not limited to words alone; many created posters. One child drew a large portrait of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and wrote Beti Bachao (Save the Girl Child) and Beti Padhao (Educate the Girl Child) on both sides. Another poster depicted a student being handed a table at the school gate, accompanied by the slogan: If the daughter studies, she will progress and bring glory to Uttar Pradesh. Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal told newsmen that a target had been set to distribute one lakh (100,000) study tables across four districts of the Devipatan Division, under the 'Shiksha Ki Udaan' (Flight of Education) campaigna goal that has been fully achieved. The campaign aims to foster a culture of disciplined study at home while encouraging academic excellence in government schools. By providing study tables to meritorious students, the initiative seeks to create a space for continuous and focused study outside the classroom. She said that children from rural backgrounds received these study tables, which have now become their personal study spaces. According to Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, the highest number of tables34,260were distributed in Bahraich. This was followed by the distribution of 27,650 tables in Gonda, 26,984 in Balrampur and 11,106 in Shravasti. She explained that the 'Shiksha Ki Udaan' campaign was designed to provide study tables to the top-performing students in government schools.
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CM Yogi Adityanath cautions against opposition attempts to undermine the Ram Temple movement during a recent event in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Warns of Sabotage in Ram Temple Movement
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Cong, Oppn parties undermining constitutional institutions for political interests: CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress and other opposition parties, accusing them of repeatedly questioning constitutional institutions and undermining democratic values for political interests. While addressing a press conference, the chief minister also defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and criticised the opposition for its objections to the exercise. CM Yogi said, The Congress and opposition parties have consistently been part of efforts to undermine Indias constitutional institutions and weaken democratic values for political interests. It is unfortunate that the statements and actions of the countrys main opposition party and other UPA-associated parties are irresponsible and damage democratic values. The confusion being spread about SIR isnt new SIR has been conducted in the country at different times, including in 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966 and 2003 The Chief Minister said the Election Commission has already clarified the process and asserted that eligible voters left out of the electoral rolls would be given an opportunity to submit the required form. All three Election Commissioners came before the press and clarified the situation. Regarding SIR, directions had already been issued that all eligible voters who were left out would be given an opportunity to fill required form. The Supreme Court has also upheld the Election Commissions action regarding Form 6, he said. Despite this, putting the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioners in the dock, questioning every constitutional institution and attempting to tarnish Indias image globally is extremely unfortunate. Congress and its allies should control their irresponsible actions. There should be no place for violence, vandalism or misinformation in a democracy, he added. CM Yogi also cited past controversies surrounding institutions such as the Comptroller and Auditor General, electronic voting machines (EVM) and the Election Commission to target the Congress and other opposition parties. In 2019, the CAG gave its observations on the Rafale issue, and questions were raised about the CAG as well. The EVMs, through which Congress governments have also been formed at the Centre and in several states, have been called a black box, raising questions about Indias electoral system and the countrys democratic values, he said. Recall that on June 25, 1975, Congress sinned by undermining the Constitution by imposing the Emergency. Congress-led governments also repeatedly dismissed elected governments of opposition parties through unconstitutional means. Their actions have repeatedly compromised the countrys internal and external security. Questioning the valour of the Indian armed forces during the Balakot airstrike and attempting to cast doubt on the bravery of Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor are examples of this approach, CM Yogi said. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister further accused Congress and other parties of creating an uproar over SIR and questioned their criticism of the Election Commission and EVMs after electoral defeats. Despite all this, the uproar over the SIR process by Congress, Samajwadi Party, RJD and other parties is unfortunate. Congress, which ruled the country for the longest period, has repeatedly questioned the Election Commission. If these parties lose elections due to their corruption, economic misconduct, policies and actions, how justified is it to blame the Election Commission or EVMs? These parties should introspect and examine themselves, the chief minister suggested.
CM Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Opposition for Questioning Constitutional Institutions
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a warning regarding torrential rain and thunder strikes in Uttarakhand. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. IMD has predicted rainfall in Delhi over the next three days. As rains lashed Uttarakhand on Saturday, the Meteorological Department issued a 'red alert' for the districts of Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, and Pauri. The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended in view of the adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures have dropped sharply due to snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. Due to the impact of a depression formed over north-eastern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining northern Chhattisgarh, heavy to very heavy rainfall -- and in some places, extremely heavy or exceptionally heavy rainfall -- is expected in Uttarakhand and parts of northern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to the information shared by the IMD on the social media platform 'X', the depression formed over south-eastern Uttar Pradesh has moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 12 km/h over the past six hours. Consequently, it was located approximately 40 km southeast of Lucknow, 80 km east-northeast of Kanpur, 110 km south-southwest of Bahraich, and 260 km southeast of Bareilly. There is a high probability that it will continue moving north-northwestwards across eastern Uttar Pradesh and gradually weaken into a 'well-marked low-pressure area' in the same region over the next six hours. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather pattern in Delhi-NCR underwent a change following rainfall on Saturday evening. People experienced a slight chill on Sunday morning. The IMD has forecasted rain in the national capital over the next three days. Meanwhile, an 'orange alert' for rain has been issued for Jharkhand for Sunday. Additionally, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Marathwada, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. For Monday, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, while strong winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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NCB secures jail terms for nine drug traffickers over seizure of 441 kg ganja
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) A Special Court (NDPS) sentenced nine drug traffickers to varying rigorous imprisonment sentences ranging from 20 years to 10 years in the 2021 seizure of 441 kg ganja in Uttar Pradeshs Firozabad, an NCB official said on Saturday. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Firozabad, endorsed the findings of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Lucknow, and sentenced the convicts on Friday, the official said in a statement. The convicts are: Yashpal Singh, R/o Lodha, Aligarh, UP 20 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Vivek, R/o Tilauthi, Hathras, UP 15 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Shishupal, R/o ADA Colony, Aligarh, UP 15 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Neeraj Saini, R/o Ballabhgarh, Haryana 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Vipin Pandit alias Vipin Sharma, R/o Vidhehpur, Mathura, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Niraj Gupta, R/o Ayodhyapuri, Aligarh, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Neeraj Kumar alias Bittu, R/o Surendra Nagar, Aligarh, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Rinku Sharma, R/o Pawan Vihar, Agra, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine and Pankaj Sharma, R/o Tilauthi, Hathras, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine. The NCB said in a statement that on November 4, 2021, Shikohabad Police Station, Firozabad, seized 441 kg of ganja from a truck bearing registration No. HR 38 X 9682. Rinku Sharma (co-driver) and Pankaj Sharma (driver) were arrested on the spot from the conscious possession of the contraband. The contraband was concealed in a specially created cavity in the drivers cabin of the truck. The seized contraband originated from Gajapati, Odisha and was destined for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, the NCB said. Later, the case was taken over by the NCB for further investigation. During the investigation, seven additional accused persons Vipin Pandit alias Vipin Sharma, Niraj Gupta, Yashpal Singh, Neeraj Saini (who had taken the truck on lease), Vivek, Shishupal and Neeraj Kumar alias Bittu were arrested. In this case, as part of the financial investigation, assets/properties worth Rs 32.12 lakh belonging to convicts were traced and frozen by the competent authority in 2024, while proceedings under the PITNDPS Act were also initiated against them, with orders passed against them in 2022 and 2023. The process for auction of the seized truck is underway, the NCB said.
