Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended greetings to the people on the second day of Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Goddess Durga, and expressing hope that her blessings would inspire patience, self-discipline and righteous conduct in everyone's life. In a post on X, the Chief Minister paid his respects to the goddess, who is worshipped on the second day of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. On the sacred occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, I offer countless salutations to Maa Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Jagat Janani Maa Bhagwati. I pray that, through the grace of the Mother Goddess, who presides over penance, sacrifice and self-restraint, patience and righteous conduct may flourish in everyone's life, he wrote. In a separate message addressed to the people of Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi extended his heartfelt greetings on Sharadiya Navratri, describing it as a sacred festival celebrating the victory over Mahishasura and the worship of divine power. My respected people of the state, heartfelt best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Shardiya Navratri, which celebrates the victory over Mahishasura and the worship of divine power, he wrote. The Chief Minister said the nine forms of the goddess embody the triumph of humility, courage, strength, determination, justice, and righteousness over arrogance, obstinacy, attachment, and growing negative tendencies. The spirit of the victory of humility, courage, strength, determination, justice and righteousness over arrogance, obstinacy, attachment and growing negative tendencies is embodied in the nine forms of the Mother Goddess. Even today, when society struggles against such tendencies, Navratri reminds us that goodness becomes truly effective only when it is backed by strength and determination, he said. Highlighting the state's cultural and social progress, CM Yogi said Uttar Pradesh was emerging as a strong centre for the revival of faith, culture and traditions. He added that efforts were being made to provide daughters with education, security and equal opportunities to make this vision meaningful. Calling on people to go beyond religious observances, the Chief Minister urged them to commit to women's safety, girls' education, and women's empowerment. Come, on this sacred occasion of Navratri, along with worship and fasting, let us also take a pledge to become the voice of any sister who needs protection, support a girl child's education and stand by any woman on her path towards becoming self-reliant, he said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended wishes on the occasion, saying: Today is the second day of Navratri, the special day for the worship and devotion of Maa Brahmacharini. Endless salutations to her. Maa Brahmacharini is the symbol of restraint, discipline, and austerity. May Devi Maa bestow patience and strength upon all. Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2 falls on Monday, October 12, and is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. After worshipping Maa Shailputri on the first day, devotees seek Maa Brahmacharini's blessings for patience, wisdom, self-discipline and spiritual growth. The day is associated with devotion and perseverance, reminding people that determination and faith can help them overcome challenges.
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Former BJP MP Dharmendra Kashyap, who recently resigned from the party, met Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow on Sunday (October 11). Kashyap's daughter Kirti and several SP leaders from Bareilly were also present at the meeting, triggering speculation that the former MP could join the Samajwadi Party.
Bhopal: CBI arrests CGST official for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from scrap firm official
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 11 (IANS) The CBI arrested an official of the CGST and Central Excise department in Bhopal for taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a company handling scrap and seized Rs 72.50 lakh cash from his premises in the city and Kanpur, an official said on Sunday. Rajesh Kumar, superintendent, Preventive Branch (HQ) CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Bhopal, was caught red-handed while accepting the undue advantage on Saturday, the agency said. The CBI registered the instant case on Saturday against the accused on allegations that the CGST superintendent demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh per month from a proprietor of a Bhopal-based firm. The companys official filed a complaint with the CBI that the official was demanding a bribe in consideration for not intercepting the firms vehicles carrying scrap material and for not causing any hindrance to the complainants scrap business, the agency said. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused CGST Superintendent red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh. Searches were conducted at the residential premises of the accused at Bhopal and Kanpur, which led to the recovery of Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and the documents pertaining to immovable property, said the CBI. In an earlier case in Bhopal, the CBI arrested Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) of BSNL for taking a bribe of Rs 75,000. The CBI registered the case on allegations that the accused Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) posted at BSNL, Bhopal, demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh each for themselves and a co-accused from a Jabalpur-based firm which executed Operation & Comprehensive Maintenance (OCM) and electrical installation-related work of BSNL. The CBI said the bribe amount was demanded to process pending bills of the firm for 14 different works. The CBI laid a trap and caught both accused BSNL officers in Bhopal red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 75,000 each as part payment of the demanded bribe of Rs 2 lakh from each accused. Searches were conducted at the residential and office premises of the accused persons in Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the CBI said.
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Regime change certain in 2027: Akhilesh lashes out at BJP, Election Commission
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 11 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday asserted that a change of power was certain in 2027 Assembly elections and criticized the Election Commission (EC) over alleged police action on the protesters in the national capital. Speaking to the press, after paying respects to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Lucknow on latter's birth anniversary, the SP supremo said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be shown the door by people in 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls and the 'partisan' Election Commission won't be able to save its 'sinking' fortunes. Swearing by the Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan (JP)'s 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti) slogans, Akhilesh Yadav said that the movement remains relevant even today for challenging the regime and his party will bring out the 'desired' result by walking down that path. The process of change has begun. The anguish among the public will accelerate the process of change, he added, after garlanding the statue of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan at the memorial. The SP supremo also took a swipe over Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the Ayodhya seat, days after he challenged the latter to contest the elections from the holy city. Responding to the Chief Minister's questions regarding Ayodhya, Akhilesh Yadav said that arrogant individuals would not be able to withstand the strength of his 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit, AlpsankhyakBackward, Dalit, and Minority) alliance. The SP Chief said that the public is now familiar with the BJP's politics and the party will have to give befitting reply to its actions. He claimed that a change would occur in 2027 and that the process has already begun. He said that the BJP is rattled by political strength of the PDA and questioned the role of Election Commission. He said that EC's duty is to encourage maximum voter participation and ensure a smooth voting process. Raising the issue of the alleged assault on residents of Uttar Pradesh in Delhi, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Election Commission's accountability and demanded its resignation.
Clash erupts at UP Cong headquarters during new State President's swearing-in
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 11 (IANS) An internal rift within the Congress came to the fore at the party's Uttar Pradesh Committee headquarters on Sunday, when a clash broke out between supporters of former State party President Ajay Rai and newly appointed State party President Aradhana Misra Mona during the swearing-in ceremony of the new leadership. The altercation reportedly led to heated exchanges, pushing and shoving, and physical clashes among party workers, creating chaos at the state Congress headquarters. The commotion continued for around half an hour, while a video purportedly showing the incident has been circulating widely on social media. Ajay Rai arrived at the State Congress headquarters along with his supporters to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Aradhana Misra Mona as the new State party President and Imran Masood as the state unit Working President. During the proceedings, a disagreement reportedly arose between Rai and a woman party leader while they were engaged in a conversation. Following the exchange, Rai allegedly left the office in anger. His supporters subsequently demanded that the woman leader be removed from her position and issue an apology. They reportedly said that Rai would return to the state Congress office only after their demands were fulfilled. Some people also alleged that women were treated indecently during the altercation. However, these allegations have not been independently verified. Following the incident, former State Congress President Ajay Rai also alleged that he had been mistreated. As the situation worsened, senior party leaders intervened to prevent the confrontation from escalating further. Rajya Sabha members Pramod Tiwari and Imran Masood stepped in to bring the Congress workers under control and restore order at the party headquarters. Aradhana Misra Mona also reportedly made efforts to pacify Ajay Rai and ease the tensions between the two sides. Rai eventually returned to the state Congress office after Pramod Tiwari assured him that the matter would be addressed.
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