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From Gurugram Homes to Noida Offices: NCR's Real Estate Story in 2025
Housing emerged as the defining force behind NCRs real estate recovery in 2025, setting the tone for a more measured and grounded market cycle. The year marked a clear shift towards end-userdriven demand, with homebuyers prioritising delivery certainty, livability and long-term value over speculative gains. NCR 2025: Connecting Luxury Living to Corporate Growth Gurugram remained NCRs housing anchor in 2025, driven by sustained end-user demand in the luxury and upper-mid segments. In H1 2025, Delhi-NCR recorded over 5,100 luxury home sales, with Gurugram contributing the bulk of premium transactions, underscoring its dominance at the top end. Demand stayed concentrated along infrastructure-led corridors such as the Dwarka Expressway, SPR, and Golf Course Road, as buyers favoured larger, amenity-rich and lower-density homes. Sandeep Chhillar, Founder & Chairman, Landmark Group , says, 2025 has been a remarkable year for the real estate sector, registering impressive growth numbers across the residential and commercial markets in key cities. Within NCR, Gurugram led the growth, particularly in the luxury housing and Grade-A office segments, benefiting from corridor-led developments along Golf Course Road, Golf Course Extension Road, Dwarka Expressway, and SPR. The city witnessed a steep hike in price appreciation alongside healthy leasing activity for Grade A office space, primarily led by GCCs. The coming year outlook remains positive for the market with sustained demand expected in well-planned micro-markets, continued institutional interest, and infrastructure-led expansion ." Shyamrup Roy Choudhury, Founder and Managing Director, Aura World , adds, In 2025, demand in Gurugram stayed strong without feeling overheated. Further, the RBIs total 125 basis points repo rate cut eased affordability pressures for buyers. More importantly, luxury homes today are being bought with a long-term mindset and not short-term gains. As we look toward 2026, that trend becomes even more relevant. With Indias economy expected to grow steadily, luxury housing will benefit from sustained wealth creation rather than cyclical spikes . Ashwinder R Singh, Chair, CII Real Estate; Vice Chair, BCD Group; Advisor, NAR-India , says, " 2025 was less about cyclical movement and more about structural transformation. It was not the peak of a cycle but a pivot from volume to value, speculation to purpose-driven development, and metro-led growth to regional diversification. Premiumisation overtook mass housing as aspirations reshaped demand and supply. Institutional capital remained committed but increasingly selective and disciplined. Indias real estate canvas diversified, with warehousing, data centres, senior housing, and integrated townships moving into the mainstream. The sector demonstrated resilience despite global headwinds such as interest-rate pressures and supply-chain disruptions. Finally, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities began asserting themselves as the next growth frontiers. Based on 2025 trends and macro indicators, 2026 is likely to be defined by value-driven growth rather than sheer volume. Residential launches may slow in absolute numbers, but average ticket sizes are expected to rise as premium housing dominates supply. Affordable housing could remain under pressure unless supported by targeted policy interventions. Warehousing and industrial real estate are poised to remain the strongest growth engines, driven by manufacturing, logistics expansion, and infrastructure development across new corridors. The office sector is expected to stay in consolidation mode, with occupiers favouring high-quality Grade-A spaces over speculative supply. If guided by quality, clarity, and discipline, real estate can emerge as one of the foundational pillars of Indias growth story, leading up to 2030. " Sauarbh Saharan, Group Managing Director, HCBS Developments , says, The demand for luxury housing reached a new peak across NCR, making 2025 an exceptional year for the real estate sector. Improved infrastructure visibility and better access to Delhi played a critical role in this confidence, and corridors like Dwarka Expressway clearly benefited from that shift. The quality of enquiries also improved markedly this year. Heading into 2026, with wealth creation continuing and social infrastructure maturing, we expect these well-connected luxury corridors to remain stable, resilient and strongly preferred . Tier-II cities also emerge as aspirational housing destinations, supported by affordability and improving connectivity. Mohali, Chandigarh, Dehradun and Jaipur witnessed steady residential traction for lifestyle housing and plotted developments. Anarock data shows land transactions in H1 2025 has surpassed full-year 2024 levels, and Tier-II and Tier-III cities accounting for a larger share of overall land deals than Tier-I markets. Piyush Kansal, Executive Director of Royale Estate Group , says, In 2025, the Punjab real estate market demonstrated both resilience and maturity. Strong infrastructure momentum from enhanced connectivity around Mohali to expanding urbanisation in Tier-2 cities has underpinned steady residential and commercial demand, particularly in well-planned townships and mixed-use zones. NRI investments in cities like Amritsar surged significantly, reflecting growing confidence in premium and lifestyle properties. Although selective price corrections, such as those seen in Mohalis industrial land auctions, indicate a more calibrated investment landscape, overall fundamentals remain solid . Preksha Singh, CEO of Agrasheel Infratech , says, " One of the most important shifts in 2025 was how Tier-II cities began writing their own housing growth stories, rather than borrowing momentum from metros. Lucknow is a strong example. The city defies the trend with a 25% jump in the sale of residential units, led by the end-users, local businessmen, and professionals moving back to the city owing to the better quality of life on offer. This has ensured a balanced and healthy real estate cycle. Going into 2026, Tier-II cities are set for more growth, due to the economic stability, better connectivity, and the need for lifestyle-driven living options, away from the muddled traffic conditions of the metro cities ." While Gurugrams housing-led momentum set the residential tone for NCR in 2025, the regions commercial confidence found its strongest expression in NoidaGreater Noida with sustained demand from IT services, GCCs, data centres and manufacturing-linked occupiers. Viren Mehta, Founder & Director- Elite PRO Infra , says, " In 2025, Indian real estate shifted from reactive moves to a more structured and strategic approach. Buyers and occupiers became increasingly selective, focusing on location, long-term value, and operational efficiency. This shift led to certain micro-markets and asset classes outperforming others. Overall, the sector is showing signs of maturity, with greater stability and clearer opportunities for sustainable growth moving into 2026. Demand is now driven by quality and practicality rather than speculation, and stakeholders are making decisions with a long-term perspective. This evolution points to a healthier market where informed choices shape outcomes across segments ." Sanchit Bhutani, Managing Director, Group 108 , said, 2025 marks a clear inflection points for retail growth in the NoidaGreater Noida region. We saw strong interest from both global and domestic brands across well-performing and emerging retail destinations, with many actively establishing and expanding their presenceparticularly along the Noida Expressway. The upcoming Noida International Airport is acting as a significant catalyst, reshaping brand perspectives on catchment strength, connectivity, and long-term footfall potential. Consequently, we are seeing rising demand for strategically located, high-quality retail developments . As NCR moves ahead, 2025 stands out as a year that marked the regions transition into a more mature and clearly defined real estate phase. With housing-led stability anchored by end-user demand and commercial-led confidence reinforced by quality leasing, volatility across markets remained contained. Clearer role definition across Gurugram, NoidaGreater Noida and emerging Tier-II cities will continue bringing greater depth and resilience to the regions property cycle.
Exclusive | Parth Samthaan learns Urdu for his role Mahid in Seher Hone Ko Hai
Parth Samthaan returns to television with Seher Hone Ko Hai, calling it a creatively fulfilling choice after a long break. He says Mahids grey, layered personality, emotional trauma and strong religious grounding drew him in, while learning Urdu and immersing himself in Lucknow
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About 170 Sheep Mysteriously Die In UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe
Around 170 sheep died under mysterious circumstances near Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, prompting police to send samples for testing to determine the cause of death, as authorities assess whether disease, poisoning or negligence may be involved.
UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits
LUCKNOW, Dec 29: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, have posited Uttar Pradesh as the most popular destination for domestic tourism and in fourth place in terms of foreign tourist arrivals. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, more than 137 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2025, besides 3.66 lakh foreign tourists, the state government said in a statement on Monday. The most [] The post UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
About 170 sheep mysteriously die in Lucknow, police sends samples for testing
Prima facie, it is not clear whether these sheep died after consuming waste material or some unknown person had allegedly given poison to them
City breathes easy as westerly winds sweep pollution away
On Monday, invigorating westerly winds swept through cities including Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, enhancing air quality dramatically. Patna celebrated a milestone, achieving its best AQI this month with readings landing in the 'satisfactory' category.
LUCKNOW: Bajrang Dal members gate-crashed a birthday celebration at a caf in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh and accused attendees of 'love jihad'. Bareilly Police lodged a complaint against two accusedRishabh Thakur and Deepak Pathakand 25 unidentified associated on Monday. All of them were absconding. Two Muslim youths who were present at the party were fined. The caf staffer was also fined for disturbing the peace. According to the complainant, the incident took place around 2 pm on December 27, when a nursing student and her friends were celebrating her birthday in the restaurant. Rishabh and Deepak, accompanied by 25 others suddenly arrived and created a ruckus. The group allegedly began to abuse the staff and guests, and even issued death threats. As the situation escalated, the police intervened and restored order. A video purportedly showing activists creating a ruckus inside the caf was circulated on social media. According to Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam, the police responded promptly after receiving information about the incident. Two guests, Shaan and Waqaib, along with the caf owner Shailendra Gangwar were detained for breach of peace only to be released later on bail on personal bonds, officials said. The information about a fight at a restaurant under Prem Nagar police station area was reported on December 27. Based on the information, the police team reached the spot and restored order. A complaint was filed at the Prem Nagar police station, and a case has been registered against two named individuals and other unknown persons under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Shivam told media persons. While it was alleged that Rishabh and Deepak were connected to Bajrang Dal, the organisations Bareilly coordinator Aryan Chaudhary denied the claim, saying they had no association with the outfit. In the FIR, it was alleged that Rishabh and Deepak are self-proclaimed cow vigilantes and have in the past created disturbances in the area over 'love jihad' and other issues. The FIR against the vigilantes was registered under sections 333 (house trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint), 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 351 (criminal intimidation), 324 (mischief), 191 (rioting) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
UP BJP divided over Brahmin MLAs meeting in Lucknow
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh BJP appears to be a divided house over a recent meeting of the partys Brahmin MLAs and MLCs in Lucknow. While the newly appointed state unit chief, Pankaj Chaudhury, warned lawmakers against holding such caste-based meetingssaying they would be deemed acts of indiscipline in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and several other leaders maintained that there was nothing wrong with the gathering. On December 23, during the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature, a group of Brahmin MLAs met in Lucknow. The meeting, which drew considerable attention, included rebel MLAs from the Samajwadi Party as well as BJP legislators. It was held at the Lucknow residence of BJPs Kushinagar MLA, Panchanand Pathak, on the occasion of his wifes birthday. Around 4550 Brahmin MLAs from Purvanchal and Bundelkhand attended the gathering. They were served litti-chokha, while those observing Tuesdays fast were offered falahar (a fruit-based meal). According to sources, after the meeting, the Chief Ministers Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Sarvan Baghel, called Pathak to inquire about the event. Pathak reportedly clarified that it was not a political meeting but a community feast. Subsequently, state BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhury issued a stern statement, asserting that caste-based meetings go against the Constitution and the partys values, and warned that any repetition would be treated as indiscipline. However, a section of BJP leaders, including Deputy CM Keshav Maurya, disagreed with this view. The perspective is wrong, not the objective. People meet, and they should, Maurya said. If an MLA attends someones birthday, anniversary, or goes to eat litti-chokha, it should not be seen as a caste-based meeting. Ministers Dharamveer Prajapati and Sunil Sharma echoed similar sentiments. When the session is on, MLAs gather and hold meetings. This should not be linked to casteism, Prajapati said. Sharma added, When the House is in session, four to six people always sit together. If people from western Uttar Pradesh sit together, it is labelled accordingly. There was no political intention. Those present must have discussed strengthening the nation, Sanatan, and the party. Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh also supported the meeting, saying, I do not consider it wrong. Those who do, let them. Sensing an opportunity, the opposition Congress and Samajwadi Party sought to woo Brahmin voters. Congress state president Ajay Rai urged Brahmin leaders within the BJP to take a strong stand. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said those being publicly warned and humiliated by being labelled indisciplined would eventually make the arrogant rulers ungoverned. It seems the arrogant government has forgotten the outcome of the oath taken while standing in the holy waters of the Saryu. If the rulers cannot respect anyone, they should at least refrain from insulting them, Akhilesh said. Meanwhile, BJP Rajya Sabha member, national vice-president, and former state president Laxmikant Bajpai said conclusions should not be drawn without proper inquiry. What was the purpose of the meeting? Who attended it? Was there a problem in their areas or difficulties faced by them? We cannot say anything without knowing these facts. It also needs to be examined who inspired the Brahmin MLAs to hold the meetingthere must have been a reason, he said.
Uttar Pradesh govt orders closure of schools till January 1 amid intense cold wave
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the closure of schools up to 12th grade till January 1 due to the intense cold. Districts, including Varanasi, Kanpur, Aligarh, Sambhal, and 30 other districts, were shrouded in dense fog on Monday. Visibility had dropped to zero in 810 cities. Roads remain deserted with cold winds and dew creating a drizzle-like effect. The Meteorological Department warned of an intense cold wave to continue for the next four days. With Meerut recording the lowest temperature at 6.7C, over 100 trains were running late in Gorakhpur, Jalaun, Varanasi, and Lucknow. Dense fog and lack of visibility led to delayed flights. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials to immediately assess the situation and arrange bonfires and blankets at public places. The Meteorological Department advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take extra care of elderly and children. On Monday, temperatures remained below 10C in 38 districts. As per weather scientist Atul Singh, in the next few days, the cold will be more intense during the day and night because of snowfall in the Uttarakhand hills. Meanwhile, owing to the intense cold wave sweeping the state, number of patients with cold and fever has increased in hospitals. The weather is dangerous for cardiac patients as well. People are thronging hospitals with symptoms such as anxiety, heaviness in the chest, and pain. As per the health department sources, at the OPD of KGMU and Lohia Institute, the number of heart patients has increased by up to 30 percent. Due to the impact of cold and fog, potato and mustard crops are under threat. Farmers say that if the temperature continues to drop, production may decrease.
UP Police hashtag tops global trending list on X for over two hours
Lucknow: A social media hashtag related to a two-day conference of senior Uttar Pradesh police officers generated more than 1.7 billion impressions and trended at the top of the global list on the social media platform X, officials said. According to an official statement issued on Sunday night, the Hindi hashtag #UP_Police_Manthan, linked to the 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 .
Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh received anti-rabies vaccinations as a precaution after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo that later died of suspected rabies. The buffalo had reportedly been bitten by a rabid dog, prompting health officials to administer vaccines to prevent any potential risk, though no disease has spread so far.
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Insider track | NIA boss wanted, CVs welcome
The race to find the next National Investigation Agency chief has picked up pace after DG Sadanand Vasant Date was sent back to his home cadre. The 1990-batch officer, feted for his role during 26/11, is now widely tipped to take over as Maharashtra DGP. Names are now being tossed around in closed-door meetings for his successor. Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Kumar Dekas name did surface, despite him already enjoying two extensions till June 2026. But the mood in government circles favours a 1994-batch officer with solid anti-terror credentials. Several Special DGs in paramilitary forces exist on paper, but none seem to have made the cut. R&AW officers are also being kept out, with continuity preferred amid a fast-changing geopolitical backdrop. Spotlight on Bengals new variable As West Bengal heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, political attention is turning to Humayun Kabir. The suspended TMC leader, now leading his Janata Unnayana Party, is drawing crowds, particularly among Muslim voters, and plans to contest every Muslim-majority seatincluding TMC strongholds like Ballygunge. Delhi circles are debating whether Kabir could play a role similar to AIMIM in Bihar, splitting the opposition vote and indirectly helping the BJP. While the saffron party remains publicly quiet, opposition leaders worry that Kabirs rise could chip away at the TMCs support more than challenge the BJP. With a new political dynamic emerging, his presence is set to reshape the electoral landscape and make several closely fought constituencies more unpredictable in 2026. Pay panel without a pay office The 8th Central Pay Commission has been announced, named, and chaired, but it still doesnt know where to sit. More than a month after its constitution under former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission has not been allotted office space. This is despite a looming deadline, as the 7th Pay Commission expires on December 31, 2025, with revised salaries due from January 1, 2026. Though the panel has an 18-month window to submit recommendations, it hasnt formally begun work. Whispers in bureaucratic corridors suggest the delay is tactical: a pay award announcement closer to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, followed by payouts with arrears nearer the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, could be politically convenient. Extension denied, contract supplied The Centre may have said no, but UPs Yogi Adityanath government has proved that administrative detours are always available. After the Union Home Ministry rejected the proposal to extend Prashant Kumars tenure as DGP, the state quietly brought him back on a three-year contract. The 1990-batch retired IPS officer is the new chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, which handles recruitment for secondary and higher education teachers. The timing is telling, with the state keeping a close watch on the 2027 Assembly elections. The UPESSC itself is a relatively new creation, formed in 2024 by merging two education recruitment bodies. The message from Lucknow is unmistakable: denial in Delhi does not always mean retirement at home. CWC meets, pens nearly fly The Congress Working Committee meeting had more sparks than planned, and not all of them came from Digvijay Singhs comments on the RSS and BJP. A pointed exchange between Shashi Tharoor and party spokesperson Pawan Khera also raised eyebrows. Tharoor reportedly pressed Khera to detail his public allegations about goings-on in the Prime Ministers Office, linked to claims involving former IAS officer Navneet Sehgal. Khera is said to have explained his position during the meeting, but his parting quip Why dont you also write about it? didnt go unnoticed. Some leaders saw it as a swipe at Tharoors prolific writing and social media posts praising Prime Minister Modi, which have made sections of the party visibly uncomfortable.
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Lucknow: The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) on Sunday condemned the atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, saying Islam prohibits the killing of any innocent person and those doing so in the name of religion should refrain from it. The condemnation came at the AISPLBs annual convention held at the Bara Imambara here. 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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16 military, police veterans to retrace Gandhis historic Dandi March route in January
Lucknow: A group of 16 retired military and police officers will retrace Mahatma Gandhis historic Dandi March route in January next year as an exercise in reconnecting with Gandhian values, a former Army officer said. From January 3 to 17, the participants all aged above 62 and hailing from different parts of the country [] The post 16 military, police veterans to retrace Gandhis historic Dandi March route in January appeared first on The Navhind Times .
'Id Call It The Ideal Build-up': Anrich Nortjes SA20 Surge Fuels T20 World Cup Hopes
T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje believes the past two months have given him the perfect platform to push for a place in South Africas T20 World Cup squad, which is set to be announced next week, as the fast bowler continues his comeback from a long run of injuries. Nortje made a thunderous start to the SA20 season for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, tearing through Paarl Royals with figures of 4 for 13 to bowl them out for a tournament-record low total of 49. It marked his best T20 returns since last years World Cup and his first appearance in South Africas franchise competition since the inaugural season. His back issues forced him to miss the second and third editions, while injuries have limited him to just two international matches over the past 18 months. Despite opting out of a central contract with Cricket South Africa, Nortje remains available for national selection and is firmly in contention for the global tournament. Hopefully I get selected, but for now it's just to try and build, take it game by game and day by day. I had a nice little buildup starting with the CSA T20 challenge and then got the call-up for the India series. I'd call it the ideal build-up. From here on, it's just to try and execute and work on one or two things. It's also so busy, so it's just to try and keep the momentum going, keep a clear head, and keep focus. I'd probably call it the ideal build-up just from where I was a few months ago to now, Nortje was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo after the Eastern Cape's opening win in Paarl. The SA20 schedule will test Nortjes durability, with the possibility of playing five matches in 10 days early on and as many as 13 in a month if the Eastern Cape reach the playoffs. Given his recent history, which includes missing the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, the workload could be a concern. Nortje, however, insists he is not preoccupied by what might go wrong. You've got to trust your body, and you can't worry about this or that. I don't think it's something I ever don't trust, he said. When something's wrong, then it's probably too late, but, in general, you have to trust your bodyWhen I'm out injured, I'm just motivated to get back better and build on what I can remember, he added. Signs of progress were evident even before the SA20. Nortje finished joint fourth on the wicket-taking list in the CSA T20 Challenge and featured in two matches during South Africas recent T20I series in India, where his pace and control steadily improved despite going wicketless. In Paarl, he looked back to his best, using the short ball effectively on a slow, uneven surface and showcasing his full skill set. With his confidence growing, Nortje is also open to expanding his international ambitions beyond T20 cricket. He has not played an ODI in over two years or a Test since early 2023, but remains eager to contribute again in longer formats. Signs of progress were evident even before the SA20. Nortje finished joint fourth on the wicket-taking list in the CSA T20 Challenge and featured in two matches during South Africas recent T20I series in India, where his pace and control steadily improved despite going wicketless. In Paarl, he looked back to his best, using the short ball effectively on a slow, uneven surface and showcasing his full skill set. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For now, Nortjes focus remains firmly on the shortest format, with the SA20, T20 World Cup, and a return to the IPL with Lucknow Super Giants shaping a busy few months ahead. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat Titans Bet On Holder Is Interesting, His Six-hitting Abilities Have Improved, Says Pathan
Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have shown immense faith in West Indies fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder, noting that his improved six-hitting ability alongside his new-ball bowling will benefit the side in the 2026 season. Holder has been a familiar face in the Indian Premier League, having previously represented Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Rajasthan Royals. In the auction held in Abu Dhabi, GT aggressively pursued Holder and eventually got him for Rs 7 crore after a prolonged tussle with CSK. Their bet on Jason Holder is interesting. He is an amazing bowler with the new ball, but his batting has improved, especially his six-hitting abilities. GT has put a lot of faith in that. Their main strength is their top three batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. How they use Washington Sundar will be important, as his batting has gotten better, too. The role of Glenn Phillips, or whoever plays at number four or five, will also be very big, said Pathan on JioStar. Ex-India opener Abhinav Mukund explained the reasoning behind GT's preference for left-arm pacers and all-rounders like Holder in making their IPL 2026 squad. Gujarat Titans love fast bowlers, especially left-arm pacers like Prithviraj Yarra and Luke Wood. Ashok Sharma had a great Syed Mushtaq Ali season. How they use Washington Sundar will be important, as his batting has gotten better, too. The role of Glenn Phillips, or whoever plays at number four or five, will also be very big, said Pathan on JioStar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So maybe if Glenn Phillips is fit, he plays in the middle order, and Jason Holder finishes. Overall, they still look like a brilliant side. They have the best young Indian talent. I don't know who will control them on the bench. Good luck to Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged immediate action on discussions from the two-day Police Manthan, emphasizing its institutionalization as an annual event. He highlighted the need for proactive preparation against emerging security threats, citing illegal conversions as an example. The CM also stressed improved law and order, transparency, and human intelligence for effective policing.
Kuldeep Sengar: Power lord from the hinterland reemerges
Indian judiciary has an image to protect. When a victim becomes helpless and sees other pillars of democracy crumbling, she looks up to the exalted benches with hope for justice. The last refuge of the powerless can also deliver irony in the winter chill of the national capital, especially when the perpetrator is a man of brute, feudal and political power, that runs amok naked in the wild fields. In offering reprieve to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, former BJP MLA and convict of rape and murder, the Delhi High Court climbed down from the height the lady of justice sits. Even without a seat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Sengar is powerful enough to scare the rape survivor and drive a nations conscience towards an agitation it would have preferred to avoid. The rape survivor, her mother, and activists sat on dharnas wherever they could, including outside the court premises. They could do so because, in a twist of unfortunate irony, Sengar is no ordinary one-issue convict. He got bail from the HC in the rape case, but will stay in jail, as he is serving another 10-year sentence for plotting the murder of the rape survivors father. He could walk out of jailan unimaginable scenario for the survivorif judiciary continues with its magnanimous streak towards the powerful and grants him bail in that case too. Senger is a quintessential north Indian politician of the hinterlands. Not suave, not a man of letters, not bothered about legal fine-print, not concerned about Article 21 of the Constitution: just a man surrounded by musclemen and a caravan of vehicles with red beacons. He might have considered himself an invincible frog in the small well of Unnao constitutency, something that led him to violate the 16-year-old survivor. Who can forget the April forenoon of 2018, when the minor survivor tried to immolate herself outside the heavily guarded residence of the chief minister in Lucknow in a desperate act to push the state government towards acknowledging her plight. The minor claimed that Sengar, the powerful BJP MLA of Bangarmau in Unnao, had raped her the previous year. She also accused the system of shielding him. When the media woke up to her tragedy, Sengars power was briefly curtailed. He was arrested and sent to jail, but he was still the power lord. He plotted an assault on the survivors father in custody as the father was picked by cops after getting implicated in a case of brawl with Sengars men. The father was being allegedly coerced by Unnao cops to ask his daughter to withdraw charges against Senger. The public outcry ensured that justice was delivered to the survivor. Politicians also joined in. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a sustained campaign against him. The political pressure clipped his wings, as he was expelled from BJP. A POCSO court sentenced him to life in December 2019 and ordered him to pay `25 lakh as compensation to the survivor. But before he was delivered justice, Sengar, allegedly, had another shot at lawlessness. On July 28, 2019, the survivor was travelling in car with others which was rammed into by a truck without a registration number plate. The survivor became doubly survived in the accident. She emerged out of this episode critically injured, like her lawyer, but lost two aunts, all of whom were travelling in the same car. The police made Sengar, his brother, and few aides accused in the case. When Sengar was eventually convicted in the rape case, the nation heaved a sigh of relief, believing that he was done for life and an example had been set for the brute, unbridled power of the hinterland. But, his bail a few days back has brought back a sense of doom and fear of naked power. Under public pressure, the CBI has decided to appeal against the HC order in the Supreme Court. But, will the power be fettered at the highest level? We feel that the CBI has approached SC just for saving its face and to douse down the public anger against Delhi High Court order, says the survivors counsel Mehmood Pracha. This is Sengars relevance in the Indian milieu!
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UP govt makes arrangements for night shelters, blankets amid cold wave
Lucknow: In view of the severe cold wave and dense fog prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has made comprehensive and well-planned arrangements to provide relief to the general public. According to a statement, night shelters, bonfires and blanket distribution arrangements have been fully activated in all districts of the state to ensure that [] The post UP govt makes arrangements for night shelters, blankets amid cold wave appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Shankh Air to debut in Indian skies by first quarter of 2026
NEW DELHI: Shankh Air, the next airline to kickstart operations in the country, plans to make its debut in the first quarter of 2026. It will focus on domestic operations initially and plans to go international before the end of the decade. In an exclusive chat with The New Indian Express , Managing Director Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma expressed confidence about the financial position as well as operational capability of Shankh Air. We plan to operate five aircraft which we are purchasing from Bulgaria. Three Airbus A320 aircraft will reach us shortly and two A321 aircraft are expected to reach us by mid February. We are planning to begin the services in February 2026. However, if there is some delay due to paperwork formalities, it could get delayed a bit. By the first quarter of 2026, we will definitely be running our services, he said. The airline will first focus on operations inside Uttar Pradesh. Hastening to add that it cannot be treated as a small airline, he said, We have Airbus aircraft with us. We also plan to cover Lucknow to Delhi and Lucknow to Mumbai. After stabilising our domestic operations, we plan to go international by 2029, Vishwakarma said. New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts The MD said that it was fully funded by its parent company Shankh Trading. We are on a sound footing financially. Our aircraft are on lease plus finance but they are being funded by external banks. Shankh Air has the requisite number of trained pilots at its disposal to start operations, he claimed. The airline will have its base in Noida and plans to have parking bays at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airline will focus on bringing people who have never stepped into an aircraft to fly, he stressed. We plan to stand out by offering excellent service. We are confident of drawing the public to travel with us, he added. The prices of the tickets will be at the lower end. The target audience will be the middle class. We have no plans to hike our ticket fares, Vishwakarma stressed.
UP Police is a symbol of fear for criminals, trust for citizens: Yogi
