CM Yogi mocks SP's PDA over Rajya Sabha tickets, questions its record on education
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In a landmark and chilling verdict, a district and sessions court in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover, Sahil Shukla, to death for the gruesome murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput. District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra pronounced the capital punishment nearly two years after the crime shook the nation, [] The post Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan and Sahil Sentenced to Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Final Result 2026 Out: Check Merit List, Cut Off
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Several traders' organisations across the country have appealed to Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to consider the concerns of the business community amid the ongoing protests by the Congress-led INDIA bloc against the Election Commission of India (ECI), warning that the demonstrations and associated restrictions are adversely affecting their business activities during the crucial festive season. The appeal comes as the Congress-led INDIA bloc and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have been organising protests at different locations across the country against the ECI over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Opposition leaders have been on the streets over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision exercise and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Amid the ongoing demonstrations, security restrictions have been imposed at several locations, with measures such as market closures and road blockades disrupting movement and commercial activities. This has raised concerns among traders, particularly as the country enters one of its busiest business periods of the year. The nine-day Navratri festival is currently underway, while Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja are also approaching. Several traders' bodies and representatives have voiced their concerns, including the National Traders Welfare Board, New Delhi Traders' Association, Federation of Trade and Industry of India, Bhartiya Udhyog Vyapar Mandal, Indian Recovered Paper Traders Association, Bangalore Ulsoor Clock Merchant Association member Prakash Pirgal, Jaipur Vyapar Mahasangh, The Grain, Rice & Oilseeds Merchants' Association, Dal & Besan Millers Association of Delhi member Ghanshyam Das Goyal, and Uttar Pradesh Udhyog Vyapar Mandal. National Traders Welfare Board member Sirajudheen Ellathodi, in a video message addressed to Rahul Gandhi, appealed to the Congress leader to reconsider the protests, citing their impact on traders who depend heavily on festive-season sales. Rahul ji, this is an appeal on behalf of the traders' community. A lot of traders depend on this festive season for their business. The recent protests have been affecting business a lot. We request you to kindly withdraw these kinds of protests, he said. Another National Traders Welfare Board member, Ajay Gupta, urged the LoP to halt the demonstrations, asking him to consider the difficulties being faced by traders and other members of the business community. LoP Rahul Gandhi ji, you should understand that through such protests, you are not helping anyone. Instead, they are creating a situation of anarchy in the country. The traders' community has been affected a lot. Traders take out loans to give a boost to their businesses during the festive season. However, due to these protests, our work is getting affected, and we are suffering losses. I also urge the government to take strict action against any demonstration that affects the common people, Gupta said. In a letter addressed to Rahul Gandhi, Ghanshyam Das Goyal highlighted the importance of the ongoing festival season for traders, small and medium enterprises, manufacturers and wholesalers, pointing out that disruptions during this period could have far-reaching economic consequences. The current festival season is crucial for traders, small and medium enterprises, manufacturers, wholesalers, and the livelihoods of millions of families across the country. If protests disrupt markets, transportation, supply chains, and daily business activities during this time, it could have a direct impact on business, employment, and the general public, Goyal said in the letter. He acknowledged that the right to protest was an important feature of a democratic system but stressed that demonstrations should not come at the cost of economic activity or the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. We believe that the right to register protest is important in a democracy, but it is equally important to protect the country's economic activities and the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. Therefore, we humbly but firmly urge you to consider withdrawing these protests, or finding a solution that allows markets and business establishments to function peacefully and uninterruptedly, given the potential impact on business activities and public life, he added. Goyal also raised the issue on social media platform X, expressing concern that the protests over the SIR controversy could jeopardise traders' livelihoods at a time when businesses are expecting increased customer activity. Shri Rahul Gandhi ji, it is regrettable that the protests by you and your allied parties on the SIR issue are putting traders' businesses in jeopardy. How justified is it to stake the livelihoods of traders in the name of political opposition? The public and traders demand accountability! he said in his post. Prakash Pirgal, a member of the Bangalore Ulsoor Clock Merchant Association, also appealed to Rahul Gandhi through a video message, drawing attention to the challenges facing businesses ahead of the festive and wedding seasons. Rahul Gandhi ji, I want to draw your attention to an important issue. After a long time, there has been a favourable time for businessmen around the country, as the festive and wedding season is around the corner. At such a time, when there are several road closures and blockades, it is affecting businesses, Pirgal said. We urge you to resolve the issue through dialogue and not by coming out on the streets and ruining Dussehra and Diwali for the traders, he added. The traders' associations underlined growing concerns within the business community and said that prolonged protests, road closures and restrictions on market activity could affect sales at a time when many businesses depend on festive demand to recover investments and sustain their livelihoods.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday felicitated former President Ram Nath Kovind at the launch of his autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', and recalled his journey from a humble background to the country's highest constitutional office. Speaking at the event, Adityanath highlighted Kovind's early life in Paraunkh village and his determination to overcome personal hardships through education and public service. He said, I have had the opportunity to visit Paraunkh, the birthplace of Ram Nath Kovind, several times. The Prime Minister also visited that village. In that Paraunkh village, he was born into an extremely poor family. He lost his mother at a young age... But he never used that deprivation as a shield to flee from life or to demand anything for himself. He studied in the village school and acquired higher education.
Amid an upturn in political protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, several trade and industry associations across the country have written to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Justice of India, raising concerns over alleged disruptions to commercial activities during the crucial festive season and seeking measures to safeguard traders, workers and businesses. In a series of representations dated October 12 and 13, trade bodies from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Keralam expressed apprehension that protests, road blockades and restrictions on market access could adversely affect business operations, particularly during Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja, when commercial activity traditionally gathers momentum. While several associations urged Gandhi to reconsider the timing and manner of the protests, several others sought intervention from the Centre and the judiciary to ensure that the democra...
Azam Khan, Jauhar Trust booked in fresh case over alleged misuse of govt funds
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Indias manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural change under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The manufacturing sector now contributes about 1617 per cent of GDP and employs over 27 million workers. The National Manufacturing Mission aims to raise this share to 25 per cent by 2035, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday. The composition of industries is also changing, with medium and high-technology industries accounting for 46.3 per cent of manufacturing value addition. This reflects a shift towards higher-value and technology-intensive manufacturing, the factsheet states. As industries grow, they need reliable infrastructure, efficient logistics, and predictable approvals. Global supply chains are also diversifying, making well-connected industrial locations more important. Plug-and-play parks bring these requirements together by providing essential infrastructure and common facilities before industries begin operations. This reduces the time and cost involved in setting up new manufacturing units, said the factsheet. To expand this approach nationwide, the BHAVYA scheme, approved by the Cabinet in March 2026, is being implemented in partnership with States and private developers. The scheme emphasises increasing manufacturing capacity in the country and ease of doing business through streamlined approvals, effective single-window systems, and investor-friendly reforms. The plug-and-play industrial ecosystems will reduce entry-level barriers and help industries move from investment to production quickly. The scheme aims to attract investment, support MSMEs, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and drive industrial growth across regions. India's approach to manufacturing growth has evolved over time. Each phase has expanded the country's capacity to support industry and create new economic opportunities, the factsheet explains. The first phase focused on industrial estates and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and provided industrial land, common infrastructure, and regulatory incentives. As of February 2026, India had 370 notified SEZs. These zones attracted investments worth Rs 7.82 lakh crore and generated employment for over 31.7 lakh people. The approach then expanded from individual industrial zones to larger manufacturing hubs across the country. As of October 14, 2026, 4,164 industrial parks have been mapped on the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB). At the same time, the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) moved beyond providing industrial land. It combined manufacturing zones with utilities, logistics, and urban services, creating more integrated industrial locations. Industrial nodes such as Dholera Special Investment Region (Gujarat), Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh), and Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) demonstrated the advantages of integrated planning. BHAVYA provides financial assistance of up to Rs 1 crore per acre for developing industrial parks. The scheme covers essential components such as internal roads, power supply, water networks, drainage systems, common effluent treatment facilities, value-added infrastructure, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-enabled administration. The scheme supports up to 25 per cent of approved funding to be allocated for external infrastructure such as road, rail, and last-mile logistics connectivity, ensuring seamless integration with the wider transport network. The scheme will be implemented over six years, from FY202627 to FY 203132. In the first phase, up to 50 industrial parks will be selected through a challenge mode across two selection rounds. The remaining parks will be selected in subsequent phases, taking the total number of parks supported under BHAVYA to 100. Each park will span 25 to 1,000 acres depending upon mandatory criteria of land sizes as per the Scheme guidelines.
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Lemon Tree Hotels inches up on signing new hotel in Uttar Pradesh
Mumbai, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 111.90, up by 0.10 points or 0.09% from its previous closing of Rs. 111.80 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 113.35 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 113.35 and Rs. 111.25 respectively. So far 47591 shares were ... Read more Lemon Tree Hotels inches up on signing new hotel in Uttar Pradesh
Upcoming Job Fairs in Uttar Pradesh: Opportunities for Youth in Lucknow and Kanpur
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Banswara, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): Police have solved the murder case of a 20-year-old first-year college student who went missing from Rajasthans Banswara district. Her boyfriend, Vikas Yadav, allegedly strangled her to death in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, and fled to Uttar Pradesh. Rajasthan Police arrested the accused in Uttar Pradesh and brought him to the ... Read more Banswara Student Murder Case Solved: Boyfriend Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Killing 20-Year-Old in Ratlam
Gautam Adani shares what Michael Bloomberg's vision means for India
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said on Wednesday that leadership is not measured by the milestones we celebrate today, but by the commitment to expand what humanity can achieve tomorrow, and very few embody that better than Bloomberg Co-founder Michael Bloomberg. In a post on LinkedIn, Gautam Adani spoke about his meeting with Michael Bloomberg during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. His line of questioning crystallised something for me. Nations need two kinds of infrastructure to endure. The first is visible and includes ports, transmission corridors, green hydrogen plants, gigawatt-scale compute clusters and transit systems. The second is invisible but decisive because it enables the first. It rests on trusted data, accountable institutions and governance treated as an operating discipline rather than a stage for announcements, said the billionaire industrialist. Two builders doing their part in a rapidly transforming world will not always view every milestone through the same lens. Our perspectives reflect our operating realities. From an emerging economy, the imperative is immediate. It means delivering the baseload power, industrial capacity and digital access to lift hundreds of millions into economic security without delay. From mature capital markets, the focus often leans toward the speed of decarbonisation and regulatory alignment, said the Adani Group Chairman. Yet beneath these differences lies a shared conviction that clean energy and affordability must move in lockstep. Decarbonisation cannot be an ideological decree that prices out ordinary citizens, shuts down factories or stalls the Global South. If green energy is not reliable and viable for a small business owner in Gujarat or a household in Uttar Pradesh, the transition will collapse under its own weight, the industrialist further stated. Equally, clinging to legacy systems ignores the existential reality of climate volatility. Real progress demands that capital, policy and execution lock arms to drive down the green premium until clean power is undeniably the cheaper, superior choice, said Gautam Adani. This pragmatism is what makes Mikes record so instructive. When he addressed the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Delhi yesterday, he spoke with conviction about Indias momentum across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and green infrastructure. It was not rhetoric crafted for a podium. Bloomberg has operated on Indian ground for thirty years, backed by nearly two decades of philanthropic partnership, said the Adani Group Chairman. Michael and Gautam Adani also discussed Dharavi, the Mumbai redevelopment that will test our collective capability. Mikes tenure in New York showed how municipal data and rigorous execution can serve dense urban communities. Dharavi cannot be approached as a real estate parcel. It is a vital, self-sustaining ecosystem of micro-entrepreneurs, multigenerational households, and relentless human grit. Its renewal cannot be measured in square footage. It must be judged by the tangible expansion of dignity through climate-resilient homes, modern sanitation, reliable power, and protected livelihoods, Gautam Adani observed. By marrying engineering discipline with community trust, Dharavi can stand as an enduring benchmark for urban regeneration across the developing world, the industrialist said. True nation-building demands four non-negotiable forces, namely patient capital, physical execution, transparent governance and capable local leadership. None can substitute for another, said Gautam Adani.
UP D.El.Ed Result 2026 Out at btcresult.in - Check 2023, 2021, 2018 Batch Results and Marksheet
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Murder accused injured in police encounter in Ghaziabad's Tronica City
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 14 (IANS) A 27-year-old man wanted in a murder case was arrested after being injured in an encounter with police in the Tronica City police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district, officials said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Bilal, a resident of Kela Godown in the Ankur Vihar police station area, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during retaliatory firing by the police. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. According to the police, a murder case was registered at the Tronica City police station on October 12. Following the registration of the case, three police teams were formed to trace and arrest the wanted accused. During a checking operation on Wednesday, the police spotted a motorcycle travelling at high speed. When personnel attempted to stop the rider, he allegedly fled towards Khanpur. The police team pursued him, following which the accused opened fire at the personnel. The police retaliated in self-defence, hitting him in the leg and subsequently arresting him on the spot, according to the officials. During the operation, the police recovered a knife, a pistol, one live cartridge, two empty cartridges and the motorcycle allegedly used by the accused. The injured suspect was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. Police said he was wanted in connection with the murder case and that details of his other possible criminal antecedents were being collected. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway. In a separate incident on October 3, a joint team of the SWAT unit and Garhmukteshwar Police had arrested five members of an alleged robbery gang following an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district. One of the accused sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and was taken into custody for treatment. According to the police, the gang was allegedly involved in the robbery of a canter carrying clothes worth approximately Rs 55 lakh. The stolen vehicle, the consignment of clothes, illegal firearms, live and spent cartridges, and an illegal knife were recovered from the accused. Police had said the robbery took place five days before the arrests, when the gang intercepted the canter on the Balwapur-Brijghat road. The accused reportedly held the driver and helper hostage before abandoning them in the Amroha area and fleeing with the vehicle carrying the consignment.
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From Lords to Allahabad: Mohammad Kaifs Memorable Homecoming Story
There are sporting victories that remain memorable for what happened on the field. And then there are those that become part of a citys folklore because of what happens when the hero returns home. For Mohammad Kaif , the greatest moment of his cricket career came at Lords on July 13, 2002. But the moment that perhaps stayed with him most vividly happened thousands of kilometres away, in Allahabad. India had chased down 326 against England in the NatWest Trophy final, recovering from 146 for five to win by two wickets. At the centre of that extraordinary recovery was the 21-year-old Kaif, unbeaten on 87, sharing a match-winning 121-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh. Lords had made Kaif a national hero. Allahabad turned him into something he had never imagined. I was a shy person, but I felt like Amitabh Bachchan that day, Kaif later recalled. The comparison was not accidental. As a child growing up in Allahabad, Kaif had watched Amitabh Bachchan arrive in an open jeep after winning an election in his hometown. Years later, after producing one of the most celebrated innings in Indian cricket history, Kaif found himself travelling through the same kind of crowd-filled streets of Allahabad, standing in an open jeep while thousands came out to celebrate him. But the comedy of his homecoming had actually begun on the night of the Lords final itself. When India collapsed to 146 for five, Kaifs father Mohammad Tarif and elder brother Saif had lost hope. Expecting a heavy defeat, they locked up the house and went to a local Allahabad cinema hall to watch Shah Rukh Khans Devdas. While they sat in the darkness of the theatre, Kaif was busy producing the innings of his life in London. When Tarif and Saif emerged from the cinema, they were stunned. Allahabads streets were suddenly alive with firecrackers, celebrations and chanting crowds. Confused, they rushed home only to find a massive gathering outside their gate. They had to knock on their own door and look around to confirm that it was indeed their boy, Honey, Kaifs pet name, who had just won the match for India. The family had gone to the cinema expecting to return after an Indian defeat. Instead, they came back to discover that their son had become the hero of the city. At Lords, England had made 325, with captain Nasser Hussain scoring 115. India began well but slipped from 106 without loss to 146 for five. Then came Yuvraj and Kaif, who added 121 and transformed the chase. After Yuvraj fell, Kaif stayed until the end, guiding India home with the lower order. India needed six runs from seven balls and then two from the final over. Kaif and Zaheer Khan eventually scrambled the winning runs, with an overthrow completing one of the most dramatic finishes in Indian ODI history. Kaif remained unbeaten on 87 from 75 balls and was named Player of the Match. The celebrations at Lords were spectacular. But what awaited Kaif in Allahabad was something altogether different. When he returned home, the streets around his neighbourhood were packed. People poured out to see their local hero. An open-jeep procession covering only about five to six kilometres took nearly three to four hours because of the crowds. There were garlands, sweets, cheers and people lining the roads. There was also something almost poetic about the way Allahabad celebrated him. As a boy, Kaif had watched Amitabh Bachchan being treated like a larger-than-life figure during an open-jeep procession. Now, after one unforgettable evening at Lords, he was experiencing something similar himself. That is why his description I felt like Amitabh Bachchan captures more than the scale of the celebration. It captures the journey of a boy from Allahabad who had grown up watching heroes from a distance and suddenly found himself being treated as one. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories For Allahabad, however, the significance was more personal. The city had produced many sportspersons, but Kaif became its ultimate cricketing hero. He would go on to captain Uttar Pradesh to their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2006, defeating Bengal in a memorable final, and later play 13 Tests, 125 ODIs and 177 first-class matches. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cricketnmore (@cricketnmore)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, October 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Kushmanda and wishing new hope, happiness, prosperity and good health for all. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, On the occasion of Navratri, today is the prescribed worship of Devi Matas fourth form, Maa Kushmanda. May her boundless energy infuse new hope, happiness, prosperity, and good health into the lives of all our countrymen. PM Modi also shared a YouTube link to Vijayavadalo Velisina Durgamma, Durga Devi Devotional Songs Telangana Folks, featuring devotional songs dedicated to the Goddess. The Prime Minister also shared a devotional prayer dedicated to the Divine Mother, which reads: O mother Narayani! You are the most auspicious of all that is blessed. You are the embodiment of divine grace and benevolence, and the fulfiller of all righteous aspirations and cherished desires. You are the protector of those who seek refuge in you, the three-eyed goddess, and the fair-complexioned mother Gauri, O divine mother of the universe, I offer my reverential salutations to you. (Loosely translated from Sanskrit) Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended greetings on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri. Taking to X, CM Yogi offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga, and sought her blessings for devotees. Repeated salutations at the feet of Maa Bhagavatis fourth form, Maa Kushmanda. May Mothers grace infuse health, happiness, prosperity, energy, and positivity into the lives of all devoteesthis is the prayer. Jai Ma Kushmanda, he posted in Hindi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also offered prayers to the Goddess, describing Maa Kushmanda as the primordial creative force of the universe and highlighting her significance in sustaining life, energy and consciousness. In her message on X, she wrote, On the sacred fourth day of Navratri, humble salutations at the lotus feet of the primordial creative force of the universe, the Divine Maa Kushmanda. With whose gentle smile the cosmos was created, by whose divine radiance the entire animate and inanimate world is illuminated, She, Maa Kushmanda, is the foundation of life, energy, and consciousness in all creation. May the grace of the Maa of the Universe bring auspiciousness everywhere, and welfare to all. On the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, who is associated with creative energy, warmth and new beginnings. According to Hindu tradition, Maa Kushmanda created the universe with her divine smile, bringing light and energy to the cosmos. Devotees worship her during Navratri to seek blessings for good health, prosperity, strength and happiness. The nine-day festival of Sharad Navratri is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each day holds religious significance, with devotees offering prayers and observing various rituals to seek the blessings of the divine feminine power. The festival will culminate in Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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Gujarat saw 14.5 pc voter names removed in SIR: CM Patel
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying around 14.5 per cent of names had been removed from the states voter list, a higher proportion than in any state governed by an opposition party, and rejected allegations that the exercise was being used to selectively delete voters. In a post on social media platform X, Patel said claims by the opposition that the revision was aimed at unilaterally removing voters names were completely divorced from reality. He argued that the figures showed the process was impartial and that the removals primarily involved deceased voters, people who had migrated and duplicate entries. The vast majority of the removed names belong to individuals who have passed away, migrated, or had duplicate entries, Patel said, adding that accurate electoral rolls were essential for free and fair elections. Citing figures for other states, the Chief Minister said around 2.05 crore names had been removed from the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, which is governed by the BJP. He also referred to West Bengal, claiming that approximately 63 per cent of the names removed there belonged to Hindus. If the objective were political, would the numbers look like this? Patel asked, rejecting allegations that the exercise targeted particular voters or communities. He said electoral rolls needed to be updated periodically to remove the names of deceased and duplicate voters and include newly eligible voters. Patel described SIR as a statutory process conducted by the Election Commission and said it was transparent. Understand the facts and do not be misled by baseless claims. A clean and accurate voter list is the true guarantee of free and fair elections, he said. The Chief Ministers remarks came on the day when BJP showed strong performance in state's local body elections, including in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, where the party won 38 of the 44 seats. The Congress secured five seats, while an Independent candidate won one. The Aam Aadmi Party, which had won one seat in 2021, failed to win any this time. Patel also linked the election results to public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and the BJPs development agenda. Referring to comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the results, he said the mandate showed that voters had rejected what he described as the oppositions negative narrative and politics-based on falsehoods. The historic victory secured by the BJP in Gujarats local bodies, including Gandhinagar, and the results of by-elections across the country show that the people continue to stand firmly with PM Modi, Patel said in a separate post. He called on the Congress and the INDIA bloc to introspect over their repeated electoral defeats in Gujarat, arguing that development and good governance continued to enjoy public support. The SIR exercise has become a point of political contention, with opposition leaders raising concerns over the deletion of names from electoral rolls and the potential impact on eligible voters. The Election Commission conducts electoral roll revisions to maintain voter records, including by removing entries that are no longer valid and adding newly eligible electors.
Electricity bill no longer a burden for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana beneficiaries
Digital Desk | Gariaband (Chhattisgarh), Oct 13 (IANS) The 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' is proving to be a source of relief for residents in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. Under this scheme, solar panels have been installed at several houses in the district's Atarmara village, providing beneficiaries relief from the burden of electricity bills. Under the PM Surya Ghar yojana, both the Central and state governments are providing subsidies to install solar panels and connect households to solar energy. Mahendra Pratap Sinha, a resident of the village, is among those benefiting from the scheme. Sinha said that installing solar panels has relieved him of the heavy monthly electricity bills he used to face and has also benefited his business. Previously, he used to pay electricity bills ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 per month. He was distressed by these recurring high bills. Consequently, he opted to install solar panels at his home under the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana', which has now eased his electricity expenses. The beneficiary installed a solar panel system with a capacity of 3 kilowatts. Speaking to IANS, Sinha expressed that installing the solar panel under the Prime Minister's free electricity scheme has been highly beneficial for him. He mentioned that while the total cost of the 3-kilowatt solar panel system was Rs 1.9 lakh, he received a total subsidy of Rs 1.08 lakh from the Central and state governments, significantly reducing the financial burden of the installation. The beneficiary added: I was very troubled by the electricity bills. I have benefited greatly. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The solar panel scheme that has been implemented is excellent. The eco-friendly measure is impacting the lives of millions in more ways than one replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, keeping nature clean, and also empowering PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries to generate income from surplus power. Last month, beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, also said that their monthly electricity bills have dropped significantly after installing solar panels, leading to higher savings. They praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for the scheme's benefits. Beneficiary Jageshwar Chaurasia told IANS that his monthly electricity bill previously ranged from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500, but after installing solar panels, it has dropped to zero.
Shahdol Police Seize Rs 1.13 Crore Cannabis From Truck
Police in Shahdol district seized 735 kg of cannabis, valued at Rs 1.13 crore, from a suspicious truck during a night patrol on Monday. Two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand were arrested, and a case was registered under the NDPS Act.
Rahul Gandhi needs to be ready for crushing defeat in 2029: Amit Shah
New Delhi [India], October 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders should brace themselves for crushing defeat as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure a massive majority in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the reporters, the Union Home Minister took a swipe at the Congress party, saying that it is headed for its fourth consecutive defeat in the upcoming elections. Shah also accused it of attempting to shield infiltrators under the guise of opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that the people of this country have fully understood your strategy of shielding infiltrators under the guise of the SIR, and they will no longer fall for your ruses. I also wish to tell Shri Rahul and his associates to brace themselves for a crushing defeat in 2029. The NDA is set to secure a massive majority in the 2029 general elections, and the Congress is headed for yet another defeat, its fourth consecutive loss, he said. Shah's remarks came as INDIA bloc leaders concluded their high-tea meeting at Rahul Gandhi's residence. Continuing the attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Home Minister said, You cannot win the trust of the nation's people through fabricated media events and 'Jhooth Ki Goonj'. You cannot become the voice of the nation merely by mobilising the cadres of fourteen parties to gather a crowd of eight thousand within a span of one and a half kilometres. Highlighting the gap between public perception and opposition strategy, he urged the Congress leadership to re-evaluate their outreach, pointing out that true national sentiment lies beyond major urban centres and central protest sites. I urge the Congress party to realise that the voice of the nation also resides in the fields and farms, in the villages, in remote hills and forests, and along the riverbank areas where you have no reach. There are many states in the country, such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, where the people have rejected and defeated the Congress party for decades. Even today, the negative politics the Congress is pursuing will not benefit them. They need to understand the public and connect with the people, he said. Further, extending gratitude to the citizens for their continued trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he thanked voters across various regions for placing their preference on the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol amidst what he termed a storm of malicious propaganda. The people of this country stand with Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the NDA. You cannot deny this truth. Today, on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, I once again wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Tripura, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bengal, and Assam; amidst a storm of malicious propaganda, they have placed their seal of approval, their stamp of preference, on Narendra Modi, the BJPs 'Lotus' symbol, and the NDA, thereby strengthening all nationalist forces. I thank them sincerely on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said. (ANI)
Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Special Voter Registration Camps in Uttar Pradesh on October 17 and 24
Uttar Pradesh to hold special voter registration camps on October 17 and 24 for eligible citizens and first-time voters. Special Voter Registration Camps in Uttar Pradesh on October 17 and 24
Uttar Pradesh Enhances Early Childhood Education with New Digital Tracking Initiative
Uttar Pradesh is digitizing early childhood education data to improve tracking and planning for childrens educational needs. Uttar Pradesh Enhances Early Childhood Education with New Digital Tracking Initiative
Not invited to birthday party, neighbour kills UP teen
A 17-year-old boy, Arjun alias Pankaj, was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbour, Vishal Kumar, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday night. The incident occurred after Vishal, reportedly drunk, created a ruckus for not being invited to a birthday party. When Arjun intervened, Vishal allegedly stabbed him multiple times. Villagers apprehended Vishal, who had also allegedly made casteist remarks, and handed him over to the police. Legal proceedings are underway.
Hyderabad Secures Dominant Victory Under Sirajs Captaincy in Ranji Trophy
Hyderabad, led by Mohammad Siraj, clinches a decisive win in the Ranji Trophy, with Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also achieving significant victories. Hyderabad Secures Dominant Victory Under Sirajs Captaincy in Ranji Trophy
Ranji Trophy: UP Bowlers Sparkle in Dominant Win Over Bihar
Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Rajgir. Impressive bowling from Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma led UP to a comprehensive victory on the third day, dismissing Bihar for 141 and 132 in their two innings.
Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Siraj Leads Hyderabad To Victory; Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai Also Win Big
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to a strong performance and a huge win over Tripura in the opening Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also bagged big wins inside three days of their fixtures.
Ranji Trophy: Siraj Leads Hyderabad To Victory; UP, Mumbai Also Win Big
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to a strong performance and a huge win over Tripura in the opening Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also bagged big wins inside three days of their fixtures. Siraj was named captain of Hyderabad for the first two matches and helped the team register a stellar innings and a 40-run win at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Siraj struck twice in the second innings, while left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan picked up a six-wicket haul to bowl Tripura out for 120. Ruthik Yadav Mende and Abhirath Reddy also picked up a wicket each. Tanay turned out to be the star of the match with the ball as he took a match haul of nine wickets, having taken three in the first innings too. Fellow left-arm spinner Aniketh Reddy picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings as Tripura were bowled out for 134 in the first innings after opting to bat first. Hyderabad batters did well enough in reply, with contributions coming from the top and then from the lower middle-order. Opener Tanmay Agarwal scored 54, while the other opener Abhirath made 32. No.3 Gahlaut Rahul Singh (5), Pragnay Reddy (0) and Kodimela Himateja (18) were removed early, but the lower order stood up. No.6 Ruthik made 61 from 150 balls, while No.7 Rahul Radesh scored 40 from 119 deliveries, as Chama V Milind made 40 from 55 to power the team to 294, which proved to be enough. UP and Mumbai also won big. Aryan Juyal-led UP defeated Bihar in their Group A clash at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium by an innings and 267 runs as Bihar could not do much with the 540 UP had made in the first innings. Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) had scored strong centuries, while Aaradhya Yadav (84) and Zeeshan Ansari (58) hit half centuries. Sakibul Gani's Bihar were bowled out for 141 in reply, as opener Mangal Mahrour top-scored with just 25. Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma shared eight wickets, as both took four each. UP asked Bihar to follow on, and the hosts could not do much in the second innings too. Zeeshan Ansari picked up a four-wicket haul, while Karan and Kartik scalped three and two more, respectively, to bowl Bihar out for 132 in a huge win for UP. Mumbai also made light work of Chandigarh in their Group D fixture at the Wankhede Stadium with an innings and 155-run win. Mumbai needed to bat only once and piled up 429 in the first innings after contributions flowed from several spheres. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Tushar Deshpande starred with the ball for Mumbai as he picked up a hat-trick and followed it with a five-wicket haul to help Mumbai bowl Chandigarh out for just 78. The visitors were asked to follow on, and while they put up a fight, they were bowled out for 196, with Shams Mulani and Tanish Kotian picking up three wickets each and Tushar scalping two more. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Farmer Killed In Grass Dispute
A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.
Masked robbers hold UP BJP leader hostage, flee with Rs 15 lakh
The robbery took place on Monday night in the Sen-Paschim Para area. The victim, Ramesh Yadav, is an office-bearer of the BJPs Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha in Uttar Pradesh
Justice on the spot: UP women constables give eve-teasers sticking escort on 1-km walk to Kotwali
