PM Modi to unveil projects worth Rs 14,000 Cr in Gujarat, release Rs 19,000 Cr under PM-KISAN today
New Delhi, Oct 29:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha during his two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30-31. He will also release the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, amounting to around Rs 19,000 crore, providing financial assistance to farmers across the country. In Banaskantha on October 30, PM Modi will dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Bhildi, a 127-acre facility aimed at improving bovine breeding, cattle genetics and reproductive technologies. It will be the countrys first facility of its kind dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for two Bio-CNG plants at Tharad and Radhanpur, which will process 75 and 100 metric tonnes of cattle dung per day, respectively. Among the major infrastructure projects are the extensions of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 to the airport and GIFT City, and the widening of Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road from four lanes to eight lanes at an estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore. PM Modi will dedicate 521 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, involving a total project cost of around Rs 4,950 crore, and inaugurate the expansion of a potato processing plant at Sanadar. He will also flag off the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Varanasi Express and Mehsana-Becharaji-Sabarmati MEMU services. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for 4,030 child-friendly Anganwadi centres and inaugurate 361 completed centres in Gujarat. The initiative, involving an investment of Rs800 crore, is expected to benefit more than four lakh people. He will mark the commencement of on-ground activities under 12 approved horticulture clusters spread across approximately 1.46 lakh hectares and expected to benefit over 1.3 lakh farmers. Two clusters in North Gujarat will focus on potatoes. Ekta Nagar events Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, on October 30 to inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026, which will showcase Indias cultural heritage, folk performances, regional cuisines, handicrafts and tourist attractions. The festival will continue until November 15. He will also witness Ekta Prakash Parv, featuring illumination displays highlighting Indias cultural diversity, heritage and development. On October 31, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar. These include water and sewage treatment facilities, the upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel and eco-tourism projects. He will subsequently participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity. This years celebrations will have Vande Mataram as the overarching theme, with the Ekta Parade placing special emphasis on the achievements of security forces in combating Left-Wing Extremism and the transition of affected areas towards peace and development. A theatrical presentation on Naxal Mukt Bharat, organised by the National School of Drama, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism. A separate cultural presentation involving approximately 5,000 artists from across the country will showcase Indias classical and folk traditions.
PM Modi to visit Gujarat today, launch projects worth over Rs 14,400 crore
Digital Desk | Banaskantha, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Friday to launch and lay the foundation stones for sweeping development projects valued at over Rs 14,400 crore in Banaskantha district and to celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PM Modi will also release around Rs 19,000 crore as the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. In Banaskantha, the Prime Minister will dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) at Bhildi to the nation. Spread over 127 acres, the facility is designed to strengthen bovine breeding, genetic improvement and advanced reproductive technologies. He will also lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy at Tharad and Radhanpur, with capacities to process 75 metric tonnes and 100 metric tonnes of cattle dung per day, respectively. Among the major infrastructure projects, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the extension of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 to the airport and GIFT City. In the social infrastructure sector, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi centres and inaugurate 361 completed centres across Gujarat. The initiative involves an investment of Rs 800 crore and is expected to benefit more than four lakh people. PM Modi will dedicate 521 projects completed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to the nation. The Prime Minister will flag off the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Varanasi Express and the Mehsana-Becharaji-Sabarmati MEMU service to strengthen rail connectivity. He will also mark the start of on-ground activities under 12 approved horticulture clusters covering around 1.46 lakh hectares and expected to benefit more than 1.3 lakh farmers. Two clusters in North Gujarat will focus on potatoes. The release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment will provide financial assistance to farmers across the country, with the total disbursement amounting to around Rs 19,000 crore. PM Modi will travel to Ekta Nagar, where he will inaugurate 'Bharat Parv 2026'. The Prime Minister will later witness 'Ekta Prakash Parv', a festival of illumination highlighting India's cultural diversity and national unity, followed by the Narmada Aarti. More than 1.5 crore LED lights have been used in the displays, with artworks created by artists from across India. On October 31, PM Modi will offer floral tributes at the Statue of Unity before inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth more than Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar. The works include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, the upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel and the Rainforest, Unity and Eco Trail. He will also lay the foundation stone for projects involving the development of Gora-Bhandra Road, an integrated zero-waste smart solid waste management system, Khalwani eco-tourism and integrated development of the Cactus and Butterfly Garden. The celebrations commemorating Sardar Patel's 151st birth anniversary will feature a parade by the Central Armed Police Forces, state police forces and central police organisations. This year's parade will place particular emphasis on security forces' achievements in combating Left-Wing Extremism and the transformation of previously affected areas towards peace, security and development. A theatrical presentation on 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', organised by the National School of Drama, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism. The overarching theme of this year's 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' celebrations will be 'Vande Mataram'.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Karwa Chauth with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, sharing a glimpse of the occasion on social media. The actress posted pictures from the celebration, offering a look at the familys festive moments in Los Angeles and expressing her appreciation for Nick, who made sure to be home for the occasion despite his touring schedule. In the Instagram carousel, Priyanka is seen dressed in a sindoori-red kurta set featuring gold detailing, with a sheer red dupatta draped over her head. She completed the traditional look with kundan jewellery, a red bindi and sindoor. Holding a Karwa Chauth puja thali with a sieve and a lit diya, the actress posed beside Nick, who wore a cream-coloured kurta. The city lights in the background added to the evenings atmosphere. Sharing the pictures, Priyanka wrote, He came home without me asking him to.. knowing how much it would mean to mm and I.. he made sure tour was set up to be home for karwachauth.. No one like my guy May a love like this find you all.. happy karwachauth. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonass Karwa Chauth traditions Priyanka and Nick have previously spoken about making space for each others traditions and celebrations. During her appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, the actress recalled an occasion when cloudy skies and rain made it difficult for them to spot the moon on Karwa Chauth. According to Priyankas account, Nick took her above the clouds in his private plane so she could see the moon and break her fast. Priyanka Chopra Jonass upcoming projects On the professional front, Priyanka continues to work across Indian and international entertainment. Her recent projects include the 2026 action film The Bluff, while she is also set to feature in S. S. Rajamoulis upcoming film Varanasi. As she balances her global career with family life, Priyankas Karwa Chauth post offered a personal glimpse into a celebration that holds significance for her, with Nick making the effort to be home for the occasion. Also Read:Nick Jonas gives a peek into family life with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malti Marie; see post
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The counting of votes for the 2026 biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council concluded on Thursday, with results declared for five Graduate and six Teachers constituencies. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party secured significant wins across the seats. In the Graduate constituencies, the BJP retained Meerut and Agra, while the Samajwadi Party swept Allahabad-Jhansi, Lucknow and Varanasi. In Meerut Graduate, Dinesh Kumar Goyal of the BJP emerged victorious with 24,929 votes, defeating Pramendra Singh Bhati of the Samajwadi Party, who polled 12,073 votes. In Agra Graduate, Dr Manvendra Pratap Singh Guru Ji of the BJP secured 42,743 votes to defeat Shashank Yadav Sheetu of the SP, who got 27,734 votes. The Samajwadi Party emerged victorious in the remaining three Graduate seats. Man Singh Yadav won the Allahabad-Jhansi seat with 60,358 votes against BJPs Ashok Kumar Rathore (32,695 votes). In Lucknow Graduate, Kanti Singh of the SP polled 56,905 votes to defeat Er. Avnish Kumar Singh of the BJP (39,778 votes). Ashutosh Sinha of the SP won Varanasi Graduate with 55,046 votes, while BJPs Kedarnath Singh secured 35,114 votes. In the Teachers constituencies, the BJP won four seats and the Samajwadi Party two. Umesh Dwivedi of the BJP won Lucknow Teachers with 13,179 votes against Sushil Kumar of the SP (8,371 votes). In Meerut Teachers, Shrichand Sharma of the BJP secured a decisive win with 18,099 votes, while SPs Dr Nitin Tomar managed only 4,858 votes. Hari Singh Dhillon of the BJP won Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers with 21,672 votes against Haji Danish Akhtar of the SP (3,996 votes). Dhruv Kumar Tripathi of the BJP retained Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers with 16,790 votes, narrowly defeating Independent candidate Rajiv Yadav, who polled 14,580 votes. The Samajwadi Party opened its account in the Teachers segment with wins in Varanasi and Agra. Lal Bihari Yadav won Varanasi Teachers with 11,612 votes against BJPs Pramod Kumar Mishra (6,597 votes). In Agra Teachers, Akash Agarwal of the SP defeated BJPs Hari Kishore Tiwari by securing 14,046 votes to 9,783. The results show a mixed outcome, with both major parties consolidating their positions in different regions of the state. Graduates and teachers constituencies are special voter groups in India that elect members to the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), the upper house in states with a bicameral legislature. Under Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, one-twelfth (1/12) of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by graduates, and another one-twelfth are elected by teachers.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP), after securing five seats in the latest Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, has described its performance as an indication of the public mood ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that the results reflect what could unfold in the next state polls. Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party received a significant boost ahead of the crucial Assembly elections after winning five of the 11 Legislative Council seats contested in the latest round of polls. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the remaining six seats. While the BJP managed to retain its pre-election tally, the SP improved its position by adding two seats to its previous strength. One of the most notable outcomes came from Varanasi, where the Samajwadi Party won both the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies. The result has drawn particular attention because Varanasi is the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to IANS, SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand said the results demonstrated that the BJP faced difficulties when elections were conducted through ballot papers. He also alleged that the ruling party had attempted to influence the process at certain places. In Uttar Pradesh, when elections were held through ballot papers, the BJP lost. The BJP also slowed down the voting process in ballot paper elections and, in some places, its workers misused the administration to influence certain seats through their arbitrary actions. They tried to stop the Varanasi results; however, they were not able to stop the public from expressing their stand, Chand said. Taking aim at the BJP over its response to the election results, the SP spokesperson said the party should explain its defeat in Varanasi rather than seeking political satisfaction from the Congress' setbacks elsewhere. The BJP, which is trying to find happiness in the Congress' sorrow, will not answer questions about how it lost in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Those who want to find happiness in others' sorrow can do so. However, this is what is on the public's mind. This is just a reflection of what will happen in the 2027 Assembly elections, he added. Reacting to the results in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Samajwadi Party had managed to win in a constituency where such an outcome was not anticipated. He said the BJP would examine the reasons behind the result. The Samajwadi Party has opened its account where it was not expected, Maurya said, adding that the BJP would look into the outcome. Meanwhile, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also reacted to the results through a post on social media platform X, referring to the victory of the PDA, a political grouping promoted by the Samajwadi Party. They are secretly happy about the PDA's victory too - no one becomes a stranger just by leaving home, Yadav wrote. If the scheming BJP folks hadn't pulled that double-cross in Gorakhpur, the same fate as in Varanasi would have befallen them there too. All in all, the BJP has suffered a moral defeat in Gorakhpur as well. Until the final results from Banaras come in, this is our appeal to all our workers: No rest until we have proof of victory in our hands, his post read. The MLC elections have packed off the BJP's bag and baggage. Despite extreme dishonesty and administrative tampering, no one could avert the BJP's downfall. All those corrupt officials who served the BJP will be hauled before the people's court once the PDA government takes power, he added.
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Promised e-commerce profits, cheated Gujarat man of Rs 5.88 lakh; UP gym trainer held
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 28 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch of Surat City Police, Gujarat, has arrested a 32-year-old gym trainer from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly helping siphon off money obtained through an online fraud in which a complainant was cheated of Rs 5.88 lakh on the promise of high returns from an e-commerce business. The accused, Abdullah alias Sonu Mazid, allegedly facilitated the movement of the cheated money through bank accounts obtained on a commission basis and converted part of the proceeds into USDT, a cryptocurrency linked to the US dollar, as instructed by an absconding accused based in Dubai, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the complainant was contacted through a dating app and sent a link to a fake website. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to create an account on the website, claiming that investing in e-commerce activities would generate good returns. The complainant was subsequently induced to transfer a total of Rs 5,88,909 to different bank accounts. The money was not returned. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, as amended in 2008. During the investigation, police traced Mazid to Varanasi and arrested him following a technical investigation conducted by a team led by Police Inspector A M Mori. The operation was carried out under the directions of senior officials. Police said Rs 1,77,590 belonging to the complainant had been transferred to an HDFC Bank account linked to another accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, who had been arrested earlier in connection with the case. According to the police, the absconding accused had the money deposited through cash deposit machines into bank accounts arranged by Mazid in exchange for commissions. Mazid allegedly withdrew the money through ATMs and cheques, retained Rs 12,590 as his commission and used the remaining Rs 1.65 lakh to purchase USDT before transferring it as instructed by the absconding accused in Dubai. The previously arrested accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, 46, is a businessman from Mumbai in Maharashtra. The Surat City Police have urged residents not to allow others to use their bank accounts in exchange for commissions or other inducements, warning that such accounts may be used to route proceeds of cyber fraud. Account holders could face legal action if their accounts are used in criminal activities.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff remembered legendary lyricist Anjaan on his 96th birth anniversary on Wednesday. He paid a tribute to the celebrated wordsmith through a social media post and shared a picture of Anjaan. He accompanied the post by the message, Remembering Anjaan ji on his birth anniversary. Talking about Anjaan, his real name was Lalji Pandey, was born on October 28, 1930, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He carved a special place for himself in Hindi cinema with lyrics that blended poetry, emotion and wrote more than 1,500 songs for over 300 films. Anjaan made his breakthrough in Hindi cinema with Prisoner of Golconda in the 1950s. He then went on to work with many leading music composers, including Kalyanji-Anandji, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, R. D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri. Some of his most memorable songs include Khaike Paan Banaraswala from Don, O Saathi Re and Rote Hue Aate Hain Sab from Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana and Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan from Yaarana, and Pag Ghungroo Baandh from Namak Halaal. Anjaan passed away on September 3, 1997, at the age of 66. Anjaans son, Sameer Anjaan has also followed in his fathers footsteps to become one of Hindi cinemas most successful lyricists. He rose to prominence in the 1990s with hit soundtracks such as Aashiqui, Saajan and Deewana. Some of his best-known songs include Nazar Ke Saamne and Ab Tere Bin from Aashiqui, Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar from Deewana, Ghunghat Ki Aad Se from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin from the film of the same name, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Talking about Jackie Shroff, meanwhile, is the only actor who uses social media to remember important personalities from the film industry on significant occasions, including birth and death anniversaries.
UP MLC polls counting underway: BJP wins four, SP secures Varanasi Teachers' seat
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 28 (IANS) The elections for the Legislative Council's Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies, seen as a crucial indicator of the political climate ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, are witnessing a fierce contest between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party. In the ongoing vote count for 11 seats, the BJP has secured victory in four, while the Samajwadi Party's Lal Bihari Yadav has won the Varanasi Teachers' constituency. The BJP has retained both the Teachers' and Graduates' seats in Meerut. Umesh Dwivedi achieved a hat-trick by winning the Lucknow Teachers' seat for the third consecutive time. Meanwhile, the counting of votes for the remaining seats is underway. Polling for these 11 seats, comprising five Graduates' and six Teachers' constituencies, took place on October 23, with a total of 152 candidates in the fray. The outcome will be determined by the votes of approximately 14.81 lakh electors. The counting process began at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday across seven centres in the state. Tight security arrangements are in place, with the process being monitored via CCTV cameras and videography. The BJP emerged victorious in both the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies of the Meerut-Saharanpur division. For the Teachers' seat, BJP candidate Shrichand Sharma won by securing 18,099 votes, while in the Graduates' constituency, the BJP's Dinesh Goyal secured victory with 24,928 votes. Hari Singh Dhillon of the BJP won from the Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers' constituency. As mentioned, Umesh Dwivedi of the BJP secured a hat-trick by winning the Lucknow Teachers' constituency for the third time in a row. Following his victory, Umesh Dwivedi expressed his gratitude to the teachers and voters. I express my gratitude and thanks to all my respected teachers and fellow voters. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Yogi-ji, Modi-ji, and the party's lakhs of workers and office-bearers for placing their trust in me, he said. Meanwhile, in the Varanasi Teachers' constituency, Lal Bihari Yadav of the Samajwadi Party emerged victorious. Following his victory, he stated, The BJP's claims of winning both seats had proven hollow. Teachers had placed their trust in Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, and campaigning by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had no impact on the election. Lal Bihari Yadav also accused the administration of harassing his supporters during the election. He alleged that some individuals were placed under house arrest, while others were pressured not to leave their school premises. There has been no official response from the administration regarding these allegations. During the vote counting for the Agra Teachers' Constituency, a dispute arose between the Samajwadi Party and BJP candidates. SP candidate Akash Agarwal alleged that he was assaulted at the counting centre and that his 'kurta' was torn; he held BJP supporters responsible for the incident. Following the incident, tension escalated at the counting centre, with supporters from both parties confronting one another. Conversely, BJP workers dismissed the allegations, claiming that Akash Agarwal had torn his own 'kurta'. BJP workers also staged a sit-in protest. Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated that both sides have levelled accusations of assault against each other, leading to a contentious situation at the counting centre. The counting of votes for the Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers' Constituency is taking place at the Commerce Department of Gorakhpur University. Here, the Samajwadi Party has boycotted the counting process, alleging electoral malpractice. SP leaders alleged that the democratic process is being compromised, claiming that administrative officials and observers are working to ensure the victory of the BJP candidate. These allegations have not been independently verified. A tight contest between the BJP and the SP is also being observed in the Graduates' Constituencies. In the Allahabad-Jhansi Graduates' Constituency, SP candidate Mansingh Yadav took the lead following the fifth round of counting. In the Lucknow Graduates' Constituency, SP candidate Kanti Singh has been leading since the initial rounds. Meanwhile, for the Varanasi Graduates' constituency seat, the contest is between Ashutosh Sinha of the SP and Kedar Singh of the BJP. The counting of first-preference votes has commenced here. The result for this seat is expected to be declared later in the day. In the remaining constituencies, the counting of votes is currently underway.
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Vote counting for the Varanasi Teachers' and Graduates' Legislative Council (MLC) constituencies began on Tuesday under tight security, Varanasi District Magistrate and Collector Satyendra Kumar confirmed. Providing an early update, the DM said the process is being conducted transparently in the presence of party representatives. The counting process for the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies in Varanasi has begun. The entire procedure is being conducted in the presence of counting agents nominated by all the political parties, alongside our own counting personnel. The counting process is proceeding peacefully. The counting process has just started; ballot papers are currently being removed from the boxes and are being bundled together,
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The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi will feature a special Deepmala Shringar of Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath during the daily Saptarishi Aarti from October 26 until Kartik Purnima, marking the auspicious occasion of the holy Kartik month. According to the temple administration, the special decoration will be performed every day during the Saptarishi Aarti, offering devotees an opportunity to witness the divine adornment of Baba Vishwanath illuminated with lamps. The initiative is being organised as part of the religious observances associated with the month of Kartik, which holds special significance for devotees. The Deepmala Shringar is expected to add to the devotional atmosphere at the temple during the period leading up to Kartik Purnima. The temple's announcement stated that the grand and divine Deepmala Shringar would be carried out daily from October 26 until Kartik Purnima during the Saptarishi Aarti. The Saptarishi Aarti is a sacred ritual performed at the Kashi Vishwanath...
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