UP BJP to hold organisational meeting in Lucknow on October 1
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced its list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections 2026 for two states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The elections are scheduled in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the Graduate and Teachers' constituencies on October 23. In Uttar Pradesh, a total of 11 seats, comprising Graduate and Teachers' constituencies, are set to go to the polls next month. BJP announced names of six candidates on Tuesday, covering the constituencies namely Varanasi, Jhansi, Meerut, Agra, and Gorakhpur regions. It has fielded nominees Kedar Nath Singh from Varanasi Graduate, Dinesh Goyal from Meerut Graduate, Ashok Kumar Rathore from Allahabad-Jhansi Graduate, Dr Pramod Mishra from Varanasi Teachers', Engineer Hari Kishore Tiwari from Agra Teachers', and Dhruv Tripathi from Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers' constituency. The MLC election in Uttar Pradesh is being held as a direct contest between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP, with both taking to electioneering. Akhilesh Yadav-led SP has announced names of all 11 of its candidates for the MLC elections. The SP chief, declaring the list while speaking to the media in Lucknow on Monday, sought support for his party's candidates. Notably, the notification for the Legislative Council (MLC) elections in Uttar Pradesh was issued on Tuesday. The deadline for filing nominations is October 6, and the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 7. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until October 9; voting will take place on October 23. The results for Uttar Pradesh MLC elections will be announced on October 27. In Bihar, the MLC elections are slated for eight seatsfour Graduate constituencies and four Teachers' constituencies. They include Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates, and Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers. While announcing UP MLC candidates on Tuesday, BJP also released the names of its candidates for four Bihar Legislative Council seats for the upcoming biennial elections.
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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.
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Eureka Forbes gets GST notice of Rs 273 crore from Uttar Pradesh tax authority
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.
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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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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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
UP Dy CM Maurya slams Oppn over SIR, asks Akhilesh and Rahul to stop spreading misinformation
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday that the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, and other opposition leaders should cease their misinformation campaigns and apologise to the country. He was speaking regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He reiterated that the Election Commission has clarified that its decisions regarding the SIR were taken unanimously by the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the two Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi; therefore, the Opposition's attempt to spread confusion on this issue is merely an effort to mislead the public. Speaking to reporters before departing for Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Maurya remarked that the true nature of the opposition leaders' politics has been exposed to the public. He asserted that politics based on misleading the people of the country and the state cannot last long. He insisted that opposition leaders -- including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee -- should apologise to the nation for their rhetoric regarding the SIR. Targeting the Opposition, the Deputy Chief Minister cited the fable of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. He noted that just as no one trusts a person who repeatedly raises false alarms when a real crisis strikes, the Opposition's constant rhetoric is failing to resonate with the public. He alleged that the Opposition is engaging in a politics of lies and misinformation because they are out of power. Deputy Chief Minister Maurya said that the public now understands such claims and allegations. According to the Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, the Election Commission has clarified its stance on the SIR, confirming that decisions were made unanimously; thus, the Opposition should base its arguments on facts. He also criticised the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' (Backward, Dalit, Minority) equation in the context of the upcoming Assembly elections, saying that the PDA has no future. The BJP is serving every section of society and working in the interest of the poor, farmers, youth, women, and marginalised groups. He added that the BJP's politics is rooted in taking all sections of society along. Deputy Chief Minister Maurya asserted that the public has embraced the BJP's policies and performance, whereas the Opposition is attempting to return to power by relying on caste equations and political propaganda. On this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister paid respectful tribute to Ashok Singhal -- a key leader of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement -- marking his birth centenary year. He noted that Singhal played a pivotal role in accelerating the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and fostering widespread consciousness of devotion to Lord Ram and a spirit of nationalism within the Hindu society. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya became possible due to Ashok Singhal's contributions and the long struggle of Ram bhakts (devotees). He added that Singhal played a crucial role in organising Ram devotees and Hindu society, in garnering broad public support for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Maurya remarked that commemorating Ashok Singhal's contributions on his birth centenary is a matter of pride. He affirmed that his contributions toward strengthening devotion to Lord Ram, the spirit of nationalism, and cultural consciousness would be remembered for a long time.
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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.
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IMD issues red alert in U'khand; heavy rain likely in Himachal, UP
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.
12-yr-old Abdullah hit on head for refusing to fetch cigarettes
Uttar Pradesh: A 12-year-old Muslim boy was hit on the head with a kada (iron bangle) when he refused to fetch cigarettes ordered by a few Hindu men in Uttar Pradeshs Lucknow city. Abdullah from Badi Kali Mandir Chowk was attacked following a dispute during a jagran. When the child refused to get the cigarettes, 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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