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Kuldeep Bags Impact Player Of The Series Award After Indias 2-1 Series Win
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium: After India secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was named the impact player of the series award. The Kanpur-based spinner took nine wickets in three matches at an average of 20.77 and became the leading wicket-taker in a series heavily dominated by batters. Guys, I've got the honour and the pleasure of presenting the impact player of the series. I just think in a series where everyone contributes, I know we say it a lot, but in a series where you've all contributed in all three games, and a series where the bat dominates in most of the contests, the impact player of the series for this series is Kuldeep Yadav, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Sunday. Nothing much from my side. Everything the coach has already told. So, congrats to Virat bhai and Jaisu - he played an unbelievable innings and thats it, enjoy, said Kuldeep. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. But he bounced back to take another four-wicket haul while conceding just 41 runs in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, which India won by nine wickets to seal the series 2-1. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The series continues with matches in New Chandigarh (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17), and Ahmedabad (December 19). Article Source: IANS
Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join Mumbais Squad For SMAT: Report
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After smashing a century in the final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to join the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). As per the Cricbuzz report, a senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official has confirmed Jaiswal's availability for SMAT. He has made himself available for the SMAT campaign, the official said on Sunday Defending champions Mumbai, captained by Shardul Thakur, are currently stationed in Lucknow and sit atop Elite Group A with five wins in six outings. Their final league clash is slated for December 8 against Odisha. From there, the top two teams in each of the four Elite Groups will progress to the Super League. The next stage will be played in Pune on December 12, 14, and 16, culminating in the championship final on December 18. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. The Indian national selection committee rested Jaiswal for the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa while naming a 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav on December 3. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswals inclusion in Mumbais squad will strengthen the teams chances as the youngster will be entering the tournament on the back of an unbeaten ODI century. He notched up a magnificent 116* in 121 deliveries to help India chase a 271-run target with ease and clinch the three-game series 2-1. Article Source: IANS
Lucknow's Hazratganj through the corridors of times
Hazratganj, Lucknow's historic high street, evolved from its colonial origins to become a cherished social hub. Once a vibrant center for shopping, entertainment, and leisurely 'Ganjing', it underwent a significant heritage rejuvenation project. This transformation restored its old-world elegance, preserving its timeless charm for future generations.
BR Ambedkars Constitution is PDAs book of fortune: Akhilesh
Home guards to have duty room at police stations, get cashless healthcare benefits
Mayawati pushes for Bahujan power as BSP marks Babasahebs death anniv
Govt to raise fencing around all Ambedkar statues: Yogi
Akhilesh: Common people, BLOs being harassed over SIR
Eight arrested as STF busts Rs 100 crore home loan scam
Ambedkars ideas more relevant in current political scenario: Cong
Invest UP pitches state policies, infra push to Singapore investors
MVVNL nets over Rs 37 cr from OTS scheme in 5 days
Minutes after conviction, woman drinks poison in courtroom, dies
Extensive training for farmers in Rabi season
Rlys adds extra coaches amid flight crisis rush
Cantata at IT College relives glorious Silent Night
Physiatrists trained in high-res nerve scanning at PGI
Competitive exams, overseas schedules grounded, as flyers miss more than flights
Beats of diverse India in opening day show of Deshaj
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Man posing as govt official booked for Rs 40L fraud
Stay In Your Domain: Gambhir Slams IPL Team Owner After ODI Series Win
Gautam Gambhir: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under scrutiny following the recent Test series defeat to South Africa, delivered a fiery rebuttal to critics after India clinched the ODI series 21 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the Proteas in the third and final match of the series in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. His strongest remarks were seemingly directed at Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, who had publicly advocated for a split-coaching structure in Indian cricket. Addressing the media after the series win, Gambhir, who highlighted the absence of skipper Shubman Gill, sidelined with a neck injury, as a key factor in Indias Test series loss, asserted that individuals outside the cricketing ecosystem should refrain from commenting on matters beyond their expertise. He said: I am surprised that no one was talking about this (Gill's unavailability to bat) and all the discussions were around the pitch and many other things. There were people who had nothing to do with cricket also giving their opinions. An IPL team owner also wrote about a split coaching staff who had nothing to do with the game. People should stay in their domain. If I do not enter anybodys domain, they also have no right to enter my domain. Confirming Gills availability for the upcoming T20Is, Gambhir added: Shubman is ready to gothats why hes been selected. Hes fit, hungry to work, and improve. And look, there are quality players on this side. As Ive said many times, they are world-class players. He said: I am surprised that no one was talking about this (Gill's unavailability to bat) and all the discussions were around the pitch and many other things. There were people who had nothing to do with cricket also giving their opinions. An IPL team owner also wrote about a split coaching staff who had nothing to do with the game. People should stay in their domain. If I do not enter anybodys domain, they also have no right to enter my domain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India now turns their attention to the five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9 in Cuttack, followed by games on December 11 (New Chandigarh), December 14 (Dharamsala), December 17 (Lucknow), and December 19 (Ahmedabad). Article Source: IANS
UP power sectors losses dip from 27% to 19.5% in 4 yrs, min tells RS
Tight security in Ayodhya on Babri mosque demolition anniv
Monk returns after 36 yrs for SIR docus, faces rejection
Burst pipeline in city to be fixed this week
STF foils kidnapping plot in Deoria, nab three after midnight encounter
Mercury drops to 7.6 degrees C, makes it coldest night
Man killed in accident on Deva road
LMC pushes for repair for leak at STP
UP's monumental politics gets new space in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh's capital is seeing new ideological landmarks. The BJP government is set to inaugurate the 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal'. This memorial honours Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Deendayal Upadhyay, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The complex is designed to host large gatherings and political events. It features statues, a digital museum, and an open-air theatre.
Cricket coach held in Uttar Pradesh for sexually assaulting minors promising selection to teams
Lucknow: Bhelupur police have arrested a cricket coach on charges of sodomy after being found accused of exploiting two boys aged 14 and 15, promising free coaching and selection in teams at different levels. The coach runs his academy on the campus of an educational institution and another at Seer Gowardhanpur. The coach was arrested after he admitted to his crime, confessing that he had sodomised a lot of boys. The incident came to light when one of his victims developed health complications after being subjected to unnatural sex by the accused. The boy took his parents into confidence and narrated the story of his exploitation to them on Thursday. Consequently, the victims parents contacted other boys under the tutelage of the accused, and when another boy made a similar complaint, they approached the Bhelupur police with a complaint against the coach on Friday. The arrested coach, identified as Murarilal alias Gautam (45), residing in a rented room in Seer Gowardhanpur under Lanka police station area, was presented before media persons on Saturday. According to ACP Gaurav Kumar, the accused was arrested within 24 hours of the FIR being lodged on the charges of sodomising two boys aged 14 and 15. During initial interrogation, he confessed that he had victimised several boys in the past and had also been put behind bars in a similar case lodged with the Lanka police in 2021. The ACP added that further investigation was in progress. During the investigation, it came to light that Murari hailed from the Miraban area under the Jansa police station. He sold his share of the parental property in 2016 after the death of his parents and started residing in Seer Gowardhanpur and opened a cricket coaching centre. Falling on his knees repeatedly in the presence of media persons, Murari kept weeping, saying that he did not want to live anymore. He used to target adolescent trainees promising free coaching and ensuring selection at different levels. However, the details of his cricketing career or how he took up the business of cricket coaching were not known.
UP CM Yogi announces protective walls for Ambedkar statues, welfare schemes for workers
LUCKNOW: With 2027 state assembly polls inching closer, political players, eyeing Dalit votes, are out to woo the community as it makes a substantial chunk of UP electorate. If Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former UP CM Mayawati has got into active mode convening marathon meetings to invigorate the cadre on the ground to bring back her Dalit vote into party favour, Samajwadi Party president and also a former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav is harping on Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak (PDA) narrative hoping to repeat his 2024 Lok Sabha poll performance. Similarly, the present UP dispensation, led by Yogi Adityanath, has also commenced efforts to keep BJPs Dalit support, which had been making it sail through since 2014 Lok Sabha elections, intact. Treading on the same path, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, announced several significant decisions including the construction of boundary walls around statues of Dr BR Ambedkar across the state to ensure safety. Many such statues, he noted, had been subjected to vandalism by miscreants. Speaking at an event organized by Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Mahasabha Trust on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr Ambedkar, Yogi reiterated his governments commitment to protect the legacy of Baba Saheb and implementing his vision of justice, equality, and fraternity. In order to prevent the incidents of vandalism against the statues of Baba Saheb, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to build protective boundary walls and install canopies over all his statues. His legacy must be preserved with dignity, said CM Yogi. Making some other major welfare-oriented announcement, Yogi said that the state government would ensure a guaranteed minimum honorarium for Class IV employees, contract workers, and sanitation workers within the next one to two months. CM Yogi said that those workerswho played an essential role in running civic and government servicesdeserved a fair and dignified compensation. We have already set up a dedicated corporation. In the next month or two, the government will ensure minimum honorarium payments to all Class IV, contract, and sanitation workers, he said. He added that the ongoing Zero Poverty Mission was being accelerated to ensure that no family in the state remained deprived of government benefits. He said identification of poor families belonging Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Most Backward Classes was nearly complete. Many families had already received ration cards, pension cards, or other welfare benefits. Those still without housing or Ayushman health coverage would be provided homes and health insurance worth Rs 5 lakh. No poor or deprived person in Uttar Pradesh will be left out, the Chief Minister added. CM Yogi strongly criticised political parties for their alleged appeasement-oriented politics saying that they had been pursuing it for votes. Calling it detrimental to national unity and an insult to Baba Saheb's ideals, UP CM recalled an incident involving a prominent Congress leader Muhammad Ali Jauhar who refused to sing Vande Mataram in 1923. Baba Saheb warned the nation long ago about such tendencies, he said adding: He had said that anyone who enjoys the privileges of India but does not consider its land sacred cannot genuinely work in the interest of this country. Parties driven by appeasement are not only harming India but also disrespecting Dr Ambedkar. Calling Mahaparinirvan Diwas a day of deep inspiration, CM Yogi said Baba Saheb rose from the grassroots, overcoming immense social discrimination and traditional inequalities to open pathways of dignity and empowerment for Dalits, the deprived, and the most backward communities. Baba Sahebs life teaches us that strength, perseverance, and education can change the world. His struggle ensured that millions received opportunities to live with dignity, the Chief Minister said. Whether it is scholarships, housing schemes, pensions, social security, or health insuranceevery benefit is reaching the ground. No Dalit, deprived, or backward citizen is being left behind. Ownership rights through housing documents, construction of toilets, distribution of ration, and access to modern healthcare are all reflections of the equality Baba Saheb envisioned, he said. The Chief Minister said that the prosperity and opportunities people enjoy today were deeply rooted in Baba Sahebs philosophy. Under PM Modis leadership, India was honouring great national icons through initiatives such as the construction of Panchteerthas and scholarship programmes extended to SC, ST, OBC, and Dalit students. He added that the state government was working to connect every slum, Dalit settlement, and SC/ST habitation with essential services and infrastructure. If any pockets are still left out, we will ensure they are fully connected. Baba Sahebs ideals continue to guide our path, he concluded.
Ram temple construction re-established legacy that led to lasting peace: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, dubbed the construction of Ram temple on Ram Janmabhoomi premises in the temple town as the biggest achievement which re-established a virasat (legacy) in the country, leading to a lasting peace. He felt it was the biggest victory of Indian democracy and a stepping stone for investment, taking the States development trajectory upward. The UP CM was speaking at an event on Saturday, which, coincidentally, was the 25th anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Notably, the Supreme Court of India had settled the vexed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue on November 9, 2019, by passing a unanimous order to allow the temple at the spot where Lord Ram had taken birth and making the provision of five-acre land for the Muslim side for a mosque at an alternative location within the periphery of Ayodhya. Vande Mataram rendition to be mandatory in all UP schools: Yogi On being asked about one thing that could be called a masterstroke of his tenure, Yogi said that though it was difficult to shortlist, he cited the construction of the Ram Temple after a wait of 500 years as one of the most iconic moments of his career. When Yogi was asked if issues like Kashi (Varanasi) and Mathura would be next on the agenda after the completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the UP CM said: We will reach there as well. The question referred to disputed structures of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi (Kashi) and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Mathura. He also expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court, which, based on the evidence, delivered an order in 2019 allowing the construction of the Ram Temple and the verdict was received by all communities with peace. Political Islam undermined Sanatan, says UP CM Yogi; warns against purchase of halal products Elaborating on the investment growth, Yogi said his government had ensured a riot-free state, adding that a peaceful atmosphere with proper law and order in place was the first prerequisite for investment to come in. Today, being December 6, would have seen a curfew-like situation in UP. But its all peaceful. That is our achievement, added the UP CM. Claiming that the countrys most populous State was no longer one district, one mafia, but had transformed and was living up to the 'one district, one product,' 'one district, one medical college' philosophy. He also underlined improved connectivity, both air and surface, citing the example of the new airport set to be functional in Noida's Jewar. We will inaugurate it within the next two months, he said. The Jewar International Airport, Asias biggest such facility, is being built to handle 12 million passengers annually in its first phase, and will be expanded later to handle up to 120 million passengers by 2050.
CR announces 14 special trains for winter rush of passengers
The special trains have been planned in response to the high demand for travel and will run between major cities across India, including Madgaon, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi)
The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) has criticized suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's plan to name a new mosque in West Bengal after Babur, calling it a politically motivated act that undermines the sacred purpose of worship.
HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of singer Neha Singh Rathore over alleged remarks on PM
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Bhojpuri singer and YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore on Friday in connection with a case related to alleged indecent remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The expressway, being built at a cost of approximately Rs 4700 crore, will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The expressway is designed to allow vehicles to travel at speeds of 100-125 kms per hour, reducing the travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to just 35-45 minutes.
Ponzi scheme kingpin held in Kanpur, Rs 970cr trail emerges
LDA clears seven housing projects, 1,100 EWS homes
BJP govt bulldozer mum on cough syrup cartel: Akhilesh
Decades-long run ends for Punjab man: How a fugitives fake passport dream unravelled
Stubble burning cases jump by 18% in UP this year
Codeine syrup rackets fugitive kingpin denies all charges in video
Pollution, climate change affecting glaciers in Himalayan region
UP must now be defined by speed, stability and support for investors: Yogi
Youth killed in clash over dance at wedding
Invest UP strengthens global outreach in Singapore to attract GCCs and IT investments
Purple fair shows bright talents of disabled
20 hospitals in UP to get modern equipment: Pathak
Excise commissioner warns officials, orders crackdown on illegal liquor sale
Like yoga, SIR must for nations cleanliness: Pathak
DPR ready for BahraichJarwal rail line
KGMU trauma care to get CT scanner with AI tech
Docs advise parents to monitor kids heart health, take symptoms seriously
HC seeks UP govt reply on steps taken to check digital arrest cases
Sale of public land: HC extends interim stay on criminal proceedings against Mukhtars sons
A fugitive accused in a codeine syrup distribution racket has released a social media statement. He claims he has been falsely implicated in cases involving toxic cough syrups and child deaths. The accused denies selling any banned or poisonous medicines. He asserts his business followed all legal norms and licensing rules.
The project will deploy 3D Ground Penetrating Radar technology to map underground utilities at airports in Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati and Ahmedabad
Wolves maul 2 young girls in UP villages, spark fear among residents
Two young girls were injured in separate wolf attacks in the Kaisarganj forest region, escalating human-wildlife conflict. Wolves have begun entering homes and attacking children, prompting fear and an intensive search operation by forest officials. Villagers are urged to remain alert and report sightings as authorities investigate the cause.
The Vande Bharat Express connecting Lucknow and Saharanpur will start regular service from December 9 with a revised timetable. The train will cover 526 km in 7 hours and 45 minutes, running six days a week. The updated schedule improves convenience for passengers across Western Uttar Pradesh.
Opposition slams Lucknow mayor for her visit to slums to identify illegal immigrants
Describing the visit as an intimidation tactic by the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the State, opposition parties questioned the mayors authority to check the identity documents of people
LDA to extend green corridor by 7km for better access to Naimishnagar
Codeine racket flourished under political & bureaucratic patronage, says Akhilesh
IndiGo flyers hold protest against flight delays
Auto gang robbing passengers busted; UP trail linked to Jan Seva Kendra
To fix demand-supply gap, UP to promote egg production
Auto drivers scouted for locked homes to loot; arrested
Zoo equipped to keep inmates warm
Two bikers burnt alive as trucks fuel tank explodes after collision
MoUs signed to ensure health and wellness of police families in state
School Games: 600 students perform yoga
UP plans buy-back policy to reclaim idle industrial land
Invest UP pitches states potential to Spore investors
Jalaun water table has improved by over 2m: Govt
Undertrial, 24, dies in Gonda jail; family alleges murder, seeks probe
Road quality check report of two e-ways gives thumbs up
Cops nab Pocso convict on run for three years
Symposium at GSI to focus on Himalayan glaciers
UP teachers murder in Bihar: Kin blame victims colleagues
Record convictions in crimes against women & children in Lucknow
Stakeholders come together for Child-friendly Lucknow
Aseptic Carton Recycling Rates Improving Despite Rising Consumption, Reveals TERI Study
India has made significant strides in recycling used beverage cartons, with rates more than doubling over the past decade, according to the sixth edition of the Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) . Commissioned by Tetra Pak , the study tracks over 15 years of progress across the surveyed cities, offering a comprehensive view of Indias journey towards circularity. Launch of Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study at the conference themed Closing the Loop: Advancing Carton Recycling for a Circular Economy Recycling of post-consumer cartons has seen a significant rise, with the latest study showing an increase from 29% in 2011 to 63.66% in 2025 across 24 surveyed cities. When extrapolated to a national level, this translates to a 48% recycling rate for India . This progress is largely attributed to sustained efforts by Tetra Pak and the broader industry - ranging from investments in collection infrastructure and partnerships with recyclers to widespread consumer awareness campaigns. In comparison, the previous study published 2022 reported a 62% recycling rate across 22 cities , which extrapolated to 45% nationally . The current findings reflect continued momentum, even in the face of rising consumption. When extrapolated nationally, the study estimates that one in every two cartons in India is now being recycled, marking a major milestone in waste management. The highlights of the study were presented by Dr. Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI. Key insights from the study include: Recycling rates have increased to 63.66% in 2025 across 24 surveyed cities Cities like Lucknow, Pune, and Bengaluru show very high recycling rates, supported by robust collection centres and active recycler networks. The volume of cartons recycled in a pure stream has increased over time, thanks to strengthened dedicated collection and recycling systems. A growing network of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), substations, and waste dealers is contributing to improved collection and recycling outcomes. Cassio Simoes, Managing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia , added, These findings reaffirm that long-term partnerships and consistent investment can deliver real environmental impact. While its encouraging that nearly half of all cartons are now recycled, our ambition is to go further - to ensure every carton finds its way to a recycler. Together with our partners, we remain committed to advancing circularity and strengthening the recycling value chain across India. TERI recommends further actions to boost recycling Innovate new products from recycled cartons to expand end-use markets. Strengthen the waste dealer network with better economic incentives. Enhance paper mill capacity and technology to process multi-material packaging. Promote source-level segregation and awareness to improve collection efficiency. Strengthen the EPR policy framework to catalyze more investment from industry. The report was launched at a conference titled Closing the Loop: Advancing Carton Recycling for a Circular Economy . The event focused on strengthening Indias beverage carton recycling ecosystem and identifying collaborative pathways to accelerate circularity. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. N. Subrahmanyam, Scientist E, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) , who remarked, The recycling system is bound to improve - from collection to recycling - as producers increasingly invest a portion of their revenues to purchase EPR certificates. This revenue will enable recyclers to adopt more advanced technologies and improve overall recycling efficiency. Sharing a global perspective on beverage carton recycling, Ms. Kinga Sieradzon, Vice President, Sustainability Operations, Tetra Pak , emphasized, Social Responsibility and Extended Producer Responsibility are not just about ticking boxes. It is about real transformation - getting engaged and collaborating to transform the entire value chain of collection and recycling. Two thematic panel discussions formed the core of the dialogue. The first, moderated by Mr. Jaideep Gokhale, CEO of the Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons, brought together entrepreneurs and industry leaders to deliberate strategies for scaling UBC recycling through collaboration, technological innovation, and infrastructure development. The second panel focused on policy direction, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and industry collaboration as key enablers to mainstream circular practices and drive large-scale implementation. The report combines scientific rigour with on-ground insights, mapping collection flows, analysing formal and informal sector dynamics, and quantifying recycling rates. It serves as a data-backed roadmap for accelerating Indias transition to a more inclusive, circular, and low-carbon future. Used Beverage Cartons Management Study 2025 .
Navneet Sehgal resigns as Prasar Bharati head
NEW DELHI: Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal has resigned. His resignation has been accepted by the I&B ministry and he been relieved from service. According to ministry letter, Sehgal tendered his resignation on Tuesday. Sehgal, a retired bureaucrat was appointed as Prasar Bharati Chairman in March 2024. The former IAS officer from1988 batch belongs to the UP cadre and has leadership experience of over 35 years heading key departments while driving governance and policy reform initiatives both at the Centre and in states. He held various roles at the State and Central levels, contributing significantly to both the Central and State Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Prasar Bharatis portal says that as the CEO, UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), he spearheaded the construction of 302 km Six Lane (extended to eight lanes) Agra-Lucknow expressway in record time of 22 months.
Modi-Shah meeting triggers buzz on new BJP chief again
NEW DELHI: A meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda and general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, held in Parliament House on Wednesday, reignited the buzz about the election of a new party president. It is learnt that the closed-door discussion for nearly an hour covered crucial organisational and political matters. According to sources, the process for electing the next BJP president, selection of a new chief for UP, and possibility of Union cabinet reshuffle were discussed. This newspaper has earlier reported that the BJP is preparing to appoint a new national head by January. Earlier on Monday, a coordination meeting was held between the BJP and the RSS at UP chief minister Yogi Adityanaths residence in Lucknow. The three-hour meeting included discussions on the BJPs new state president. It is believed that the party may announce the name of the new state president this week and thereafter the national president will be elected. Nadda has been heading the party since 2020 and was given an extension in 2023. As per the party constitution, its president is formally elected, but the established convention is to select a consensus candidate who is then elected unopposed. The party sources had indicated that the election process is likely to be expedited after January 14. Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan and UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya are considered frontrunners for the post.
LDA plans special discount for gallantry awardees
Yogi: Even small support can empower disabled
UP to develop 3 electronics mfg parks in underserved areas
Elderly woman murdered during suspected burglary in Jankipuram
Mukhbirs cant give up snooping, says Akhilesh on Sanchar Sathi app
