Government rejects allegations of bias in MGNREGA fund release amid Opposition protest in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: The government on March 25 said it has never discriminated against any state in the release of MGNREGA funds amid a protest by opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha against the alleged delay in payment to some states for the rural employment scheme. As the issue was raised during the Question Hour, the Lok Sabha witnessed protests with DMK and Trinamool Congress MPs entering the well of the House. Speaker Om Birla urged them to return to their seats, but they did not budge. Following this, the House was adjourned till 12 pm. Birla urged the Opposition not to politicise the questions raised during the Question Hour. Congress MP from Kerala Adoor Prakash highlighted a decline in the MGNREGA workforce in his state and attributed it to delayed payments and low wages. Workers in Kerala have not received their wages for the past three months, and Rs 811 crore is due under the scheme. Lok Sabha extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' committee The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has recommended linking MGNREGA wages to inflation and increasing the workdays to 150. Will the government release the pending amount without delay? Prakash posed. Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani refuted the claims of withholding funds, stating that Kerala has already received nearly Rs 3,000 crore this year. Last year, Kerala got Rs 3,500 crore. The release of payments is a continuous process, and whatever is pending will be cleared within the next few weeks, he assured the House. DMK MP Kanimozhi also raised concerns over the matter, saying Tamil Nadu had been waiting for Rs 4,034 crore in MGNREGA payments for the past five months. The scheme is demand-driven, and if payments are delayed by over 15 days, they must be paid with interest to workers. The Tamil Nadu chief minister has written to the prime minister, and we have met the minister who assured us that dues would be cleared. But we are still waiting, she said. Responding to the concerns, Pemmasani pointed out that the MGNREGA Act, enacted by the UPA government, stipulates that delays beyond 15 days incur a penalty of 0.05 per cent interest. According to the law, if there is a delay, the state government initially pays the amount and the central government reimburses it. Tamil Nadu has already received Rs 7,300 crore. With a population of seven crore, Tamil Nadu receives over Rs 10,000 crore, comparable to Uttar Pradesh, which has a population of 20 crore. There is no question of bias, the minister said. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also defended the government, saying, Be it Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, the Modi government has never discriminated against any state. The pending MGNREGA dues, including material costs, will be released soon. Under UPA, from 2006-07 to 2013-14, only Rs 111 crore was allocated for person-days in West Bengal, while under the NDA, we have created 239 crore person-days and allocated Rs 54,515 crore, the agriculture minister said.
Photographer killed for making married woman's photos viral
A 24-year-old photographer was stabbed to death in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after he allegedly made a married woman's photos viral on Instagram. The woman's brother and cousin have been arrested in connection with the murder. Police say the victim, Chandan Bind, was lured to an agriculture plot on the night of March 18, where he was stabbed multiple times and his body dumped in a wheat field. The accused, Surendra Yadav and Rohit Yadav, have confessed to the crime and three knives used in the murder have been recovered.
After Meerut, woman & lover hire killer to murder husband 2 weeks after wedding in Auraiya
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife, and her lover just 15 days after their marriage in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district.
AURAIYA: Barely 15 days after he got married, a 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district, police have said. All three have been arrested. Sahar SHO Pankaj Mishra told PTI on Monday that the police received information about a man lying injured in a field on March 19. He was admitted to the community health centre in Bidhuna and his family members were informed. Dilip Yadav, the victim, was later taken to Saifai Hospital and subsequently to Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and then to Agra. As his condition worsened, his family admitted him to a hospital in Auraiya on March 20. However, he died on the night of March 21. The accused -- 22-year-old Pragati Yadav, her lover Anurag alias Manoj, and contract killer Ramji Chuadhary -- were identified based on CCTV camera footage and arrested, the police said. Superintendent of Police (Auraiya) Abijith R Shankar said Pragati Yadav and Anurag hatched a conspiracy to eliminate Dilip Yadav. They paid Rs 2 lakh to Chaudhary to kill him Merchant navy officer killed by wife, her lover in UP; dismembered body sealed in cement-filled drum
Newlywed killed by contract killer hired by wife, her lover
A 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover just 15 days after his marriage. The three accused, including the wife, her lover, and the contract killer, have been arrested by police. Police identified the accused based on CCTV footage and said they were paid Rs 2 lakh to kill the man.
UP Board Result 2025 Date: When and where to check the official result
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is expected to announce the UP Board Class 10 and 12 results by the end of April 2025. The evaluation of answer sheets is to be completed by April 2, 2025. Students can check their results online using their roll numbers on the official UPMSP websites.
MKCG MCH emerges countrys ragging hotspot
BHUBANESWAR : The MKCG medical college and hospital (MKCG MCH) at Berhampur tops the list of medical colleges in the country that witness the maximum number of ragging complaints. So does Berhampur University among public universities and Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) in Rourkela when it comes to technical universities. An analysis of ragging complaints registered between 2022 and 2024 at the UGCs National Anti-Ragging Helpline, published by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE) on Monday, revealed that educational institutions in Odisha continue to report a majority of ragging cases in the country, be it in general or technical education fields. The State of Ragging in India 2022-24 states that MKCG MCH, among the medical colleges, has become a hotspot of ragging. Among 12 MCHs across the country that saw filing of a significant number of complaints, MKCG topped the list with 25 complaints lodged in three years ending December 2024. It was followed by Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College at Raipur (15 complaints), Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences at Bihar (14), Takmeel-Ut-Tib College & Hospital at Uttar Pradesh (12) and Maulana Azad Medical College at New Delhi (11). BPUT, which is the largest technical university in the state, comes fourth in the list of top-5 technical universities with most complaints. It has reported 28 complaints with the helpline while Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology in Kolkata tops the list with 74 complaints. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology at Burla saw eight ragging cases in this period. When it comes to technical colleges, be it engineering or polytechnic, Odishas Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology at Sarang (Dhenkanal) comes second in this list with 22 complaints. Similarly, Berhampur University is among the top universities with 31 complaints. Within this period, the state also saw three alleged ragging deaths. In over a decade, the anti-ragging helpline has logged over 8,000 complaints and among the states that reported a majority of them is Odisha with 517 complaints. While the dean of MKCG MCH could not be reached for comments, a member of the anti-ragging squad of the institution said many of these cases are a result of infighting among students. We are following all the UGC guidelines to avoid ragging on our campus including strict action against the perpetrators of the crime. In December last year, an assistant professor and three senior residents were suspended for six months and in November, five MBBS students were expelled from the hostel for ragging, he said. Anti-ragging activist and vice-president of SAVE Gaurav Singhal said the above-mentioned complaints are just the ones registered with the helpline. In reality, there are a huge number of complaints that are registered directly in colleges and police which do not reflect in the anti-ragging helpline. Concerning Scenario MKCG has reported 25 ragging complaints in 3 years ending Dec 2024 BPUT 4th in the list of top-5 tech universities with most complaints Eight ragging cases reported from VSSUT, Burla during this period The state has seen three alleged ragging deaths in this period 517 ragging complaints reported from Odisha in over a decade
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UP Woman, Lover Paid Rs 2 Lakh To Contract Killer To Murder Husband: Cops
Barely 15 days after he got married, a 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district, police said on Monday. All three have been arrested.
It shocks: SC slams UP over Prayagraj demolition
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its high-handed demolition of homes in Prayagraj, ordering the reconstruction of the demolished structures. The court expressed concern over the manner in which notices were served and the swiftness of the demolition, stating that it shocks our conscience. The court has allowed the reconstruction of the homes at the petitioners' expense, provided they file appeals and do not claim ownership of the land. The matter has been adjourned to allow the petitioners to file undertakings.
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Truck Carrying More Than 300 LPG Cylinder Catches Fire, Triggers Explosion In UP
A gas agency truck caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district on Monday afternoon, triggering a series of explosions in more than 300 LPG cylinders loaded on it, officials said.
IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma's Heroics Seal Thrilling One-wicket Win For DC
Lucknow Super Giants: Ashutosh Sharmas unbeaten 66 off 31 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 210, DC seemed down and out at 8 for 3 and later at 139 for 7, but Ashutoshs fearless hitting turned the game on its head, handing DC an unforgettable win. Batting first, LSG got off to a flying start courtesy of Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36) and Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30). Marsh took the attack to his Australian teammate Mitchell Starc, smashing him for 20 runs in just four deliveries. The duo added 87 runs in just 42 balls, propelling LSG to a strong position at the halfway stage. However, DCs bowlers clawed back in the death overs, restricting LSG to 209 for 8. Starc had his revenge by castling Pooran, while Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav ensured that LSG could not capitalize fully on their explosive start. The last seven overs yielded only 49 runs, with LSG losing six wickets. Despite going unsold at the auction and initially set to play county cricket for Essex, Shardul Thakur found his way into LSGs squad as an injury replacement for Mohsin Khan. In his first over, he delivered immediate impact, dismissing Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel to leave DC reeling at 8 for 3. Sameer Rizvi showed promise with a glorious cover drive but fell soon after to M Siddharth, leaving DC in deep trouble at 45 for 3 after five overs. With DC struggling, captain Axar Patel and veteran Faf du Plessis stitched a partnership that brought some calm to the DC dugout. The duo guided DC past the 50-run mark before LSGs spinners Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi struck in quick succession. Axar fell sweeping Rathi, while Bishnoi cleaned up du Plessis for 38. At 87 for 5, DC were staring at a daunting climb. Just as DC attempted a comeback, Tristan Stubbs (36 off 22) launched two massive sixes off Siddharth to bring the required rate down. However, Siddharth bowled a beautifully drifting delivery that turned away late and clipped the top of off stump, leaving Stubbs in disbelief. With DC at 139 for 7, LSG seemed in control. Enter Ashutosh Sharma, the Impact Player substitution for Mukesh Kumar. The young finisher, who made his name for Punjab Kings last season, showcased his prowess yet again. He first took on Ravi Bishnoi, smashing two fours and a six, and then hammered Prince Yadav and Shahbaz Ahmed for consecutive boundaries to shift the momentum. He had Vipraj Nigam for support, who was primarily in the team for his bowling skills, but his lower-order hitting couldn't be overlooked. In a SMAT 2024-25 match against Andhra, he had smashed 27 off just eight balls to take Uttar Pradesh over the line. Nigam made an impact once again, first watching as Ashutosh took on the bowlers, smashing two fours and a six before going after Shahbaz Ahmed with another four and a six. Ashutosh then targeted Prince Yadav, hitting a four and a six, while Nigam followed suit with back-to-back boundaries to take 20 runs off the 16th over. Nigam eventually fell to Rathi, but not before playing a crucial hand in DCs fightback with a blistering 15-ball 39. Of those 39 runs, 30 had come off just 12 balls against the spinners alone. Ashutosh then went berserk. Facing Bishnoi in the 18th over, he unleashed 6, 4, 6 to bring the equation down to 22 off 12. Prince Yadav started the penultimate over well, but Kuldeep Yadavs suicide run-out put all the pressure back on Ashutosh. However, he remained unfazed, bringing up his fifty with a two before launching a monstrous six to end the over, leaving DC just 6 runs away. With 6 needed off 6 balls, Mohit Sharma was on strike. He missed the first ball, prompting an LSG review for LBW, but the ball was missing the stumps. Mohit then nudged a single, putting Ashutosh on strike. And with the game on the line, Ashutosh finished in style smashing a six to seal an epic one-wicket victory for DC. In a game that saw fortunes swing wildly, Ashutosh Sharma emerged as the undisputed hero. His fearless 66* off 31 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes, ensured Delhi Capitals began their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling victory. With 6 needed off 6 balls, Mohit Sharma was on strike. He missed the first ball, prompting an LSG review for LBW, but the ball was missing the stumps. Mohit then nudged a single, putting Ashutosh on strike. And with the game on the line, Ashutosh finished in style smashing a six to seal an epic one-wicket victory for DC. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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Namibian cheetah, her cubs were pelted with stones by villagers in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A Namibian female cheetah, Jwala, and her four cubs were reportedly pelted with stones by villagers in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, while attempting to hunt a cattle calf. Jwala and her cubs are among the three sets of African female cheetahs and their offspring born in India and released into the free-ranging forests of Kuno National Park (KNP) since 5 February. The mother and cubs had strayed out of KNP and were roaming near the Sheopur-Gwalior railway line when they caught hold of a cattle calf. A viral video of the incident shows villagers pelting stones and attempting to scare away the felines with lathis. The sudden attack forced the cheetahs to abandon their hunt and flee back into the forests of KNP, the first home to African cheetahs since September 2022. According to sources, members of the KNP tracking team rushed to the spot, intervened to stop the villagers, and ensured the safety of the mother and cubs. All five cheetahs are reportedly healthy and secure. A senior state forest department official associated with the cheetah project stated, Were making sustained efforts to ensure proper public awareness about the cheetahs. People will slowly adapt and co-exist with the cheetahs. While cheetahs released into the wild at KNP have previously strayed outside the parksometimes into neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthanthis is possibly the first time they have been attacked by villagers. Jwala and her four cubs, including two males and two females (each around 14 months old), were released into the free-ranging forests of KNPs Khajuri tourist zone on 21 February. Before that, on 5 February, the first set of a mother and cubsNamibian female Aasha with three cubswere released into the wild alongside South African female Dheera. The quintet, consisting of two adult females and three cubs, joined the South African male coalition, Agni and Vayu, in KNPs forests. On 17 March, a third set of a mother cheetah and cubsSouth African female Gamini and her four cubs (two males and two females)were released in KNPs Khajuri forest area. This increased the number of free-ranging cheetahs in the park to 17, including six African adults and 11 Indian-born cubs. Jwala and Gaminis release into the wild, along with their eight Indian-born cubs, was made possible due to the successful adaptation of Aasha and her three cubs in the park. Currently, KNP has a total of 26 cheetahs, with 17 in the wild and nine in protective enclosures.
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Shocks Our Conscience: Supreme Court On Demolition Of Houses In Prayagraj
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its high handed demolition in Prayagraj saying it had shocked its conscience.
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'Shocks our conscience': SC rips into UP government for 'high-handed' house demolitions in Prayagraj
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its high handed demolition in Prayagraj saying it had shocked its conscience. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also frowned upon the manner in which the houses were bulldozed within 24 hours of serving notices without the time to appeal. It shocks our conscience how the residential premises were demolished in a high handed manner. The manner in which the whole process has been conducted is shocking. Courts cannot tolerate such process. If we tolerate in one case it will continue, the bench said. The top court said it would allow the reconstruction of the demolished homes at the cost of the petitioners given their undertakings of filing the appeals before the appellate authority within the specified time and not claiming equities over the plot or creating third-party interests. If their appeals get dismissed, the court said, the petitioners must demolish the houses at their own cost. The matter was adjourned to enable the petitioners to file the undertaking. Why judiciary had to stop the bulldozer Defending state action, attorney general R Venkataramani assured of following the adequate due process in serving the notices. He pointed out large-scale illegal occupations saying it was difficult for the state government to control unauthorised possession. The apex court had previously slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over the demolition of houses in Prayagraj without following due legal procedure and said the action sends a shocking and wrong signal. The counsel for the petitioners had said the state government wrongly demolished the houses thinking the land belonged to gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was killed in 2023 in a police encounter. The top court was hearing a plea by advocate Zulfiqar Haider, professor Ali Ahmed and others whose houses were demolished. The Allahabad High Court rejected their plea challenging the demolition. The petitioners alleged to have been served notice on March 6, 2021 in respect of certain constructions standing over a portion of Nazul Plot No.19, Lukerganj, police station Khuldabad in Prayagraj district. Why 'bulldozer justice' goes against the grain of rule of law
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IPL 2025: DC Fight Back As Marsh, Pooran Power LSG To 209/8
The Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran (75) and Mitchell Marsh (72) helped Lucknow Super Giants put up a formidable total of 209/8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) top-order put on an explosive display but a dramatic collapse late in the innings saw them squander a strong position. The power-hitting of Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran gave LSG a flying start, but Delhis bowlers fought back hard in the final overs to restrict the damage. LSG had a new-look opening pair with Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh facing off against Australias pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. While Starc started with four tight dot balls, Marsh was in no mood to play it safe. The Aussie all-rounder launched into Starc, smashing a six over deep square leg, before unleashing a barrage of boundaries. Markram too joined in, muscling a straight six, but Marsh dominated the proceedings, dispatching Starcs deliveries to the fence at will. Starc, who had dismissed Marsh three times in four previous T20 meetings, found himself on the receiving end as Marsh raced to 20 runs off just four balls against his Australian teammate. Just when LSG seemed to be running away in the powerplay, young Vipraj Nigama talented spinner from Uttar Pradeshprovided a breakthrough with his maiden IPL wicket. He deceived Markram (15) with a beautifully disguised googly, drawing a miscue that was safely held by Starc at long-off. However, if DC thought they could slow things down, Nicholas Pooran had other ideas. The West Indian powerhouse blasted three consecutive sixes off Nigam, sending one straight down the ground, another over midwicket, and the third beyond long-on. Even a dropped catch couldnt save DC, as Pooran continued his onslaught. LSG had struggled with slow starts in IPL 2024, but with Marsh leading the charge, their fortunes changed. He played from deep in his crease, picked his lengths perfectly, and pulled with authority. His 21-ball fifty was his joint-fastest in T20 cricket, and his 43 off 19 balls in the powerplay was the highest he had ever scored in the phase in the IPL. Marsh, having dominated the DC pacers, eventually fell victim to Mukesh Kumar. A well-disguised slower delivery cramped him for room, and Marsh mistimed his pull straight to long-on, departing for a blazing 72 off 36 balls. But there was no respite for DC. Pooran was in destructive mood, and when occasional off-spinner Tristan Stubbs was brought into the attack, the carnage continued. After a dot ball to start the over, Pooran smashed four consecutive sixes, sending the DC bowlers into disarray. He reached his fifty off just 24 balls, and by the time he was done, he had hammered 75 off 30 balls, including six fours and seven sixes. Just as it seemed LSG would race past 200, Delhi Capitals clawed their way back into the contest. The turning point came in the 14th over when Mitchell Starc cleaned up Pooran with a perfect full delivery at 140 km/h. Pooran swung across the line, missed, and saw his stumps rattled. From 157/3 in 13.5 overs, LSG suffered a stunning collapse, losing four wickets for just 17 runs between the 14th and 17th overs. Kuldeep Yadav trapped Badoni and ran out Shardul Thakur, while Axar Patel tightened the screws with a tight over. The last three overs saw LSG batters score 31 runs courtesy of back-to-back sixes from David Miller in the last two deliveries, which took them to 209/8 in 20 overs For Delhi Capitals, Starc (3-42) and Yadav (2-20) starred with the ball as Nigama nd Kumar took a wicket each The last three overs saw LSG batters score 31 runs courtesy of back-to-back sixes from David Miller in the last two deliveries, which took them to 209/8 in 20 overs Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Allahabad HC grants four-week deadline for Centre to decide on Rahul Gandhis dual citizenship case
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday granted the Central Government time until April 21, 2025, to decide on the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition and Congress MP from Rae Bareli, is facing allegations of holding British citizenship, as claimed in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Karnataka-based BJP worker S. Vignesh Shishir. The PIL sought a CBI probe into Gandhis alleged foreign citizenship. Vignesh had earlier submitted a detailed representation to the Foreigners Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, urging the cancellation of Gandhi's Indian citizenship. The representation was filed under Section 9(2) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, read with Rule 40(2) and Schedule III of the Citizenship Rules, 2009. During the hearing, a Division Bench comprising Justice Attau Rehman Masoodi and Justice Ajai Kumar Srivastava-I was informed by Deputy Solicitor General of India Surya Bhan Pandey that the representation seeking cancellation of Gandhi's citizenship was still under consideration. Pandey sought two more months to reach a decision, but the court denied the request and scheduled the next hearing for April 21. Advocate Ashok Pandey, representing the petitioner, stated that the representation for cancellation of Gandhis citizenship was initially filed in 2019, yet the Union Home Ministry had not taken any action. The PIL also mentioned that after the High Court dismissed an earlier plea, the petitioner conducted further inquiries and obtained new inputs. Vignesh allegedly reached out to the UK government via email to request records regarding Gandhis citizenship. The plea further stated that a similar request had been made in 2022 by one VSS Sarma, who later agreed to share confidential emails from the UK government. According to the petitioner, the emails suggested that the UK government possessed records related to Gandhis British nationality but refused to disclose them without a signed letter of authority from Gandhi himself. The PIL argued that this response was an admission of Gandhis foreign nationality. In light of this, the PIL demanded a CBI investigation into the matter, along with a Letter Rogatory from a competent Indian court to obtain government records and information from the UK. It also urged the Chief Election Commissioner of India, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, and the Returning Officer of Rae Bareli to cancel Gandhis electoral certificate.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court refuses to recall order granting bail to Ashish Mishra
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to recall its earlier order granting bail to former Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra over allegations that witnesses were being threatened in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A two-judge Bench of the apex court comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh refused to pass any order recalling its earlier direction of granting bail to Mishra. The police report did not substantiate the allegations that a person close to Mishra had tried to influence the witnesses, the bench noted and refused to entertain the plea filed by kin of some of the deceased who sought cancellation of bail of Mishra on the ground that he was trying to influence the witnesses in the case. The SC, however, granted liberty to a prosecution eye-witness, who was allegedly sought to be influenced against testifying, to file a complaint with the police authorities. The apex court clarified that the complaint of the family members of the deceased, shall be investigated dispassionately and uninfluenced by the conclusions drawn earlier by the police in its status report. In one of its earlier hearings, the Supreme Court had asked the Superintendent of Police, Lakhimpur, to initiate an enquiry into the allegations levelled by family members of some of the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that the prime accused Mishra tried to influence the witnesses in the case. On July 22, 2023, in a major relief to Mishra in the case relating to the violence that claimed eight lives, the Supreme Court had granted him bail with a slew of directions. Dismissing the allegations of influencing witnesses, Sidharth Dave, lawyer appearing for Mishra, said, on the relevant day, Mishra was at the Lok Sabha secretariat and there cannot be a bigger proof of the allegations being misplaced. The applicants have developed a habit of repeatedly making such kind of allegations against Mishra, Dave argued. On the other hand, Prashant Bhushan, lawyer for the family members, said that the identity of the witnesses sought to be influenced can't be revealed due to fear of reprisal. The bail of the accused (Ashish Mishra) should be cancelled immediately for breach of the SC's orders, he argued before the apex court. According to the prosecution, eight people, including four farmers, were allegedly killed on October 3, 2021, after violence in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh during a protest against the Centres farm laws that have now been repealed. The violence broke out after a vehicle belonging to Mishra had allegedly run over a group of demonstrators. The Supreme Court in February last year had extended the interim bail granted to Mishra who has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Mishra was first arrested in the case on October 9, 2021. He walked out of jail on February 15, 2022, after the Allahabad High Court had granted him bail. On December 6, an Uttar Pradesh court had framed charges against 14 people including Mishra. He has been charged for a number of offences including murder, attempt to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy. The trial had begun on December 16, 2023.
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UP same but perception has changed: CM Yogi Adityanath shares report card of his eight years
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that good governance coupled with fast-paced robust economic growth is what the State has come to be known for during the last eight years. While giving an account of his governance of eight years, CM Yogi attributed the state's successes to the collective effort of 25 crore citizens of Uttar Pradesh under the guidance of PM Modi. He claimed that the state trod on the path of transformation from a Shram Shakti Punj to an Arth Shakti Punj of India. The state is the same but the perception has been completely transformed over the last eight years, he said. Flanked by both his Deputy CMs Keshav Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP state chief Bhupendra Chaudhury and organisation secretary Dharam Pal Singh along with other cabinet colleagues, CM Yogi said that the entire nation was acknowledging the states emerging identity. It is prospering in the areas of security, good governance, prosperity, and Sanatan culture, he said. Uttar Pradesh, which once carried the tag of a BIMARU state has emerged as the growth engine of the Indian economy, he averred. Highlighting the significant impact made by the double-engine government across all sectors, the CM announced a three-day Vikas Utsav in all district headquarters on March 25, 26, and 27. During the event, Annadata farmers, youth, women, artisans, and entrepreneurs will be honoured, and the development milestones of 10 years of the Central government and eight years of the State government will be showcased to the public, he said. Second-largest economy in India Yogi claimed that UP was playing a pivotal role in PMs mission to make India a $5 trillion economy. He also said that UP is currently the second-largest economy in the country and is poised to become number one soon. Discussing fiscal management, the Chief Minister emphasised that over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh's economy has been strengthened without placing any additional burden on the public or increasing taxes. UP is now a revenue-surplus state, he said. He noted that UPs economy, which was Rs 12.75 lakh crore in 2017 has more than doubled to Rs 27.5 lakh crore today. Per capita income has also grown from Rs 46,000 to Rs 1,24,000. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which was just Rs 3,300 crore from 2000 to 2017, rose to Rs 14,808 crore between 2017 and 2024. The states banking business grew from Rs 12.30 lakh crore to Rs 29.66 lakh crore, while the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio improved from 46% to 61%. He credited the states journey over the past eight years to a collective spirit of teamwork, scale, skill, and speed. Reflecting on the states situation before 2017, Yogi said that Uttar Pradeshs identity was in deep crisis. Farmers were committing suicide, youth were searching for purpose, daughters and businessmen felt unsafe, and riots and lawlessness had crippled the economy, he recalled. In eight years, the double-engine government has changed that perception. Today, Uttar Pradesh is growing in every sector, he asserted. 'Law and order biggest achievement' Discussing the sector-wise transformation and sharing the data of all the sectors like agriculture, education, health, and employment, CM Yogi called improvement in the law and order situation as the biggest achievement of his government. Before 2017, riots were a regular feature. Daughters and traders lived in fear. Today, there is a rule of law in UP, he said. He cited the Prayagraj Mahakumbh as an example of effective governance, noting that during the 45-day event, not a single incident of molestation, robbery, kidnapping or abduction was reported. Emphasising that the safety, dignity, and self-reliance of women formed the foundation of a self-reliant society, he highlighted the transformation in women's representation in the police force. From 1947 to 2017, there were only 10,000 women personnel. In recent recruitments alone, 12,000 women were added taking the total to over 25,000. As a result, the share of women in the police force has increased from 14% to over 35%, he highlighted. Previous governments had abolished 54 companies of the PAC but thy all were reinstated after 2017. Additionally, three women battalions and five new PAC battalions were established. Cyber police stations and help desks were set up, and the response time of Police Response Vehicle (PRV) 112 was brought down from 25 minutes 42 seconds to just 7 minutes 24 seconds, he said. Focusing on youth development, CM Yogi stated that the unemployment rate, which was 19% in 2016-17, has declined to just 3% now, he added. He said that over the past eight years, more than 8 lakh government jobs have been provided, and over 2 crore youth have been empowered through self-employment in the MSME sector. Yogi pointed out that in 2017, there were 1.5 lakh vacant police posts. Through a transparent recruitment process, the government appointed 1,56,000 police personnel and recently added another 60,200. There were no police lines in 10 districts today, weve built them in every district, he added. Training capacity for police personnel has increased from 6,000 to 60,244. Other achievements CM listed out He underscored the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme which had revitalized traditional industries and entrepreneurship with exports rising from Rs 86,000 crore to over Rs 2 lakh crore. The CM stated that over the past eight years, more than 6 crore people have been uplifted from poverty in Uttar Pradesh. Presenting infrastructure achievements, CM Yogi said currently, UP has six expressways operational, and construction of 11 more was underway. Upon completion of the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh will account for 55% of the country's expressway network, he said. In 2017, only two airports were operational; today, the number has risen to 16, including four international airports. The countrys largest airport at Jewar is also nearing completion. Yogi highlighted UPs industrial growth noting its rise from 14th place in Ease of Doing Business before 2017 to a top achiever today. Highlighting growth in the tourism sector, CM noted a surge from 21 crore annual tourists before 2017 to 67 crore in 2023. The Prayagraj Mahakumbh alone saw 67 crore devotees. Faith is now a powerful driver of economic growth, boosted by better connectivity, security, and facilities, he said. 'Poised to be number one soon' Citing an RBI report, Yogi stated that Uttar Pradesh leads the country with a 16.2 per cent share in attracting funds for project financing. Currently, 132 companies from UP are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange with a collective market capitalization exceeding Rs 3.68 lakh crore. He highlighted the number of factories in the state increased from around 13,000 in 2017 to over 26,900 today, demonstrating significant industrial growth. CM Yogi concluded by stating that Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the country in multiple sectors, including food grain, sugarcane, and potato production, ethanol output, ease of doing business, project financing, income tax returns, GeM portal procurement, skill development, MSME growth, PM Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Svamitva Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, and life and accident insurance schemes. He claimed that UP was playing a pivotal role in PMs mission to make India a $5 trillion economy. He also said that UP is currently the second-largest economy in the country and is poised to become number one soon. Discussing fiscal management, the Chief Minister emphasised that over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh's economy has been strengthened without placing any additional burden on the public or increasing taxes. UP is now a revenue-surplus state, he said. He noted that UPs economy, which was Rs 12.75 lakh crore in 2017 has more than doubled to Rs 27.5 lakh crore today. Per capita income has also grown from Rs 46,000 to Rs 1,24,000. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which was just Rs 3,300 crore from 2000 to 2017, rose to Rs 14,808 crore between 2017 and 2024. Achievements Yogi highlighted Food grain production records 20 per cent increase from 557 lakh metric tonnes in 2016-17 to 668 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24. Over Rs 10 lakh crore has been transferred directly to beneficiaries through DBT. Long-pending irrigation projects such as Arjun Sahayak, Bansagar, and Saryu Canal were completed, bringing irrigation to an additional 23,000 hectares. Rs 2.80 lakh crore paid to sugarcane farmers since 2017. Rs 60,000 crore more than the total paid in the previous 22 years. Ethanol production has also surged, growing from 42 crore litres to 177 crore litres. Share of women in the police force has increased from 14% to over 35%. 54 companies of PAC reinstated. Three women battalions and five new PAC battalions established. Cyber police stations and help desks set up, and the response time of Police Response Vehicle (PRV) 112 was brought down from 25 minutes 42 seconds to just 7 minutes 24 seconds. Against 10,000 women personnel from 1947 to 2017, 12,000 women were added in recent recruitment taking the total to over 25,000. The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme revitalized traditional industries and entrepreneurship with exports rising from Rs 86,000 crore to over Rs 2 lakh crore. Enrolment in Basic Education Council schools have increased by over 50 lakh. Every child receives Rs 1,200 for uniforms, school bags, books, shoes, and sweaters Ten new state universities and 21 private universities have been established. 15 crore individuals getting free ration for the last five years. 1.86 crore Ujjwala connections getting free LPG cylinders being distributed on festivals like Holi and Deepawali. Under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, 9 crore issued Golden Cards for health coverage. Housing provided to 56 lakh underprivileged families. Against 55 lakh destitute women, senior citizens, and divyangjans receiving pensions in 2017, today 1.06 crore, and the pension amount increased from Rs 300 to Rs 1,000. In 202425, Rs 1.10 lakh crore was transferred to 9.08 crore beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), resulting in savings of Rs 10,000 crore. 17 municipal corporations in the state have become smart cities Lucknow, Varanasi, and Kanpur being developed as State Development Regions. Against 1,28,494 villages receiving electricity between 1947 and 2017, 1,21,000 majras electrified in just eight years. From 2017 to 2024, over 1.65 crore free power connections issued compared to just 8.44 lakh between 2012 and 2017. Power generation surged from 6,000 MW to 33,000 MW, with solar capacity rising from 228 MW to 2,653 MW. A 4,000 MW solar project in Bundelkhand underway, aiming for 22,000 MW of green energy in five years. In the health sector, against 12 government medical colleges in 2017, the number rises to 80, including 44 government institutions MBBS seats increased from 1,990 to 5,250, and PG seats from 741 to 1,871. 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Sambhal mosque chief Zafar Ali's arrest: Advocates stage 'pen-down' protest
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Sambhalmosque chief Zafar Alis arrest: Advocates stage pen-down protest
Sambhal: Advocates in Sambhal staged a pen-down protest on Monday against the alleged unlawful arrest of Shahi Jama Masjid Committee chief and senior lawyer Zafar Ali by the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team (SIT). Ali was arrested in connection with criminal conspiracy for the November 24 violence in the city, which left four people dead 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 .
Bharthana village in Gujarat's NH-48 Vadodara-Bharuch toll plaza generates the highest revenue in India, with ?400 crore annually. Toll collections have doubled to ?55,882 crore due to more operational highways and FASTag implementation. Uttar Pradesh leads among states with 97 toll plazas collecting ?22,914 crore over five years.
IPL 2025: Hailed By Ricky Ponting, Priyansh Arya Aims To Leave Big Impact For Punjab Kings
LB Shastri Cricket Club: As a seven-year-old kid in New Delhis Ashok Vihar, Priyansh Arya was just getting started in his cricketing journey. At the LB Shastri Cricket Club, he had started to train under illustrious cricket coach Sanjay Bhardwaj, whose pupils include Indias current head coach, Gautam Gambhir. It was also the time when Priyansh, just liked any other kid in India, was glued to their TV screens on April 18, 2008 to witness the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Brendon McCullum provided for more fireworks after the spectacular opening ceremony by slamming a breath-taking unbeaten 158 off just 73 deliveries, including 10 fours and 13 sixes. Seeing that knock from McCullum awakened a dream within Priyansh to play like him and take the IPL by storm by hitting a lot of sixes. Cut to now, and Priyansh, 23, finds himself in an IPL environment for the first time, with the left-handed opener expected to be the cynosure of all eyes when Punjab Kings open their 2025 season against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. I remember the match when McCullum scored 158, and I have liked IPL since then. I used to think that I should play and score as well. Since the time I have come to IPL, the atmosphere has been very positive. The coaches and support staff here have created a very positive atmosphere. So, I am feeling very good and we are going towards the first match in a very positive way. I am very excited to play in IPL 2025. I used to think that I will play in 2024, but it didnt happen last year. I felt bad, but its okay. I then thought that I have to become the highest run-scorer in DPL. After the first DPL match, I said that I wanted to take the orange cap, and I got it, said Priyansh in an exclusive conversation with IANS. Last week, Ricky Ponting, the new Punjab Kings head coach, predicted Priyansh to be a very special potential opening batter for the side in IPL 2025. Being hailed by a legend of Pontings stature at this stage of his career is something which Priyansh truly treasures. It is a dream come true to work under Ponting's coaching, as I grew up watching him and Sachin Tendulkar as a kid. I also liked Pontings pull shot, which I used to watch a lot as a kid. Now that I am working under his coaching, I am very happy and excited, he added. Priyansh first attracted attention when he thumped six sixes in an over in the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), amassing 608 runs in 10 innings with an astonishing strike rate of 198.69, including two centuries and four fifties. The tournament was being covered by scouts of IPL teams, which meant Priyansh, with an ability to hit sixes consistently, especially down the ground, came under their radar and attended pre-mega auction trials of all teams, including of PBKS. I was also called for trials last year, but couldnt go at that time. So, I went this time around. We didnt get any such scenarios. They gave us free hand. Like, it was open nets. Four bowlers were bowling and we would get 10 minutes of batting. We didnt get match scenarios, as we just had to express ourselves. I can say that the biggest turning point was DPL, he recalled. At the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), Priyansh amassed 325 runs for Delhi, including hitting a 43-ball 102 against Uttar Pradesh, at an average of 40.62 and a strike rate of 176.63. The knock of 102 coming against Uttar Pradesh in Mumbai is something which Priyansh cites as another turning point for him, as it came just a day before him being picked by PBKS in Jeddah. Regarding my mindset at that time, to be honest, I was under a lot of pressure, as the next day was an auction. I was completely blank when I went out to bat. I couldnt talk to anyone, nor I could do anything. I was under a lot of pressure that the next day is an auction. If I say that I didnt have any pressure in my mind, then it is wrong. I put myself under a lot of pressure that the next day is the auction. But as things went on, I thought about the game and I felt that against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, I will take some time. But I played only two balls off him in two overs, and then I didnt feel much pressure. Also because only the domestic Indian bowlers came, I felt a little easy thereafter, he added. In the team hotel in Mumbai, Priyansh was seated alongside his Delhi team-mates, who found takers in the auction. They were saying that now my turn will come. So, I was holding the pillow in my mouth. When my name came, DC picked it up first and I left that pillow. I was on the phone after that, but my attention was there on TV. Then calls started to come in and my phone hanged. When Punjab eventually picked me, I was very happy that a North Indian team took me in for the IPL. The conversation with his parents, who work as teachers, was very brief. To tell you the truth, I didnt talk much with my family, because I only spoke to them for 10 seconds. My mummy and papa just congratulated me. Nothing else happened, as I was in Mumbai and didnt even know what was the reaction back home. What also gladdened Priyansh was the prediction of his coach Bhardwaj coming true. He sent me a picture of a bill on the 24th, where an amount was written on the bill. I didnt know that I would go for an amount which would be more than what was written by sir on the bill. That literally came true, as later sir said it was written on the 24th and it was true on the 25th and he was very happy. Priyansh is one of three opening batters in PBKS squad, alongside Prabhsimran Singh and Australias Josh Inglis. He insists that his focus is squarely on performing for the team, without thinking about the position or how he would maintain the balance between making an impact for the team and playing attacking cricket. I am not looking at the position. The way the support staff will like it, they will do what is beneficial for the team. I am not thinking about it as it added pressure to me when in practice games. I try to stay in the present. If I think about the past and future, I put a lot of pressure on myself. So, it is very important for me to stay in the present. I always think that I should make as many runs as possible for the team, so that its impact should be felt by the team for a full innings. So, I just focus on that, and I really dont focus much on my returns. In his own words, the learnings Priyansh wants from IPL 2025 are nothing special. But on a closer look, they look significant gaining as much knowledge from Ponting and other Indian players, like skipper Shreyas Iyer. I just want to gain as much experience as possible from the senior players who are playing for India. Obviously, our captain has won every trophy. Wherever he has won trophies, he has performed the best. For example, he was the leading run-getter in the Champions Trophy for India. So, I aim to just keep talking to him and asking him how he does his things, what is it, and what his mindset is? I also talk to our head coach. So, I just want to gain as much experience as possible. I have a great relationship with everyone, because we all sit together at night. So, everything is good. I just want to gain as much experience as possible from the senior players who are playing for India. Obviously, our captain has won every trophy. Wherever he has won trophies, he has performed the best. 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Uttar Pradesh, previously considered a lagging state, has now become India's economic engine, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies for the transformation, highlighting significant agricultural growth and a major increase in food grain production since 2017.
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UP Board Class 12th Results 2025: Past trends and expected performance
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is set to announce the Class 12th results for 2025 soon, following exams held from February 24 to March 12. Past trends indicate fluctuating pass rates, with 2024 recording an 82.60% pass percentage. Girls have consistently outperformed boys, a trend likely to continue. Students await the results with anticipation.
Nurse's obscene videos shared online to extort money in UP
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Parliamentary committee recommends scheme to promote top three fruits, vegetables in each state
NEW DELHI: The Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing has recommended framing of a scheme to promote top three fruits and vegetables in each state, a move to strengthen the food processing sector. The parliamentary committee suggests conducting a detailed study and utilising the countrys food map to identify the top three fruits and vegetables in each state to achieve the desired growth of the food processing sector. The committee, led by Charanjit Singh Channi, MP, recently presented the 12th report on the Ministry of Food Processing Industries Demands for Grants for the year 2025-26 to the Lok Sabha. The committee also recommended the creation of a sub-scheme under the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative to promote top three fruits and vegetables. The Union government has created ODOP to promote products from each district. The scheme identifies district brands and also helps with product development, packaging, branding, and sales improvement, officials said. The Uttar Pradesh government launched ODOP in January 2018, and due to its success, the Central government later adopted it. The committee also recommended creating quality infrastructure, providing better opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the sector to grow, and fostering innovation and competitiveness in the countrys food processing industry, an official said. The panel was also concerned about underutilisation of funds, which results in non-realisation of the expected outcomes and outputs. The committee urged the ministry to conduct a thorough review of the budgetary estimation process to ensure full utilisation of the allocated funds in the future, the official said. The panel also raised concern over the growing trend of under-utilisation of funds under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI). It recommended that the ministry address issues hampering the utilisation of funds, officials said.
Forging relationships with Nepal, Indian army eye surgeons restore vision of Himalayan elderly
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No place for those who hated India and Indianness: UP CM Adityanath
KANPUR (UP), Mar 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said there can be no place for those who hated India and Indianness and one who cannot respect the great men and freedom fighters of the country. The chief ministers comments were directed at those who, according to him, have historically attacked Indias faith, culture and honour. I say it again that one who cannot respect the great men and freedom fighters of the country, there can be [] The post No place for those who hated India and Indianness: UP CM Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting national record, Sheetal edges Payal for gold in archery
NEW DELHI: Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a share of the spotlight with two 'special' archers as she bettered her own the national record in 45kg category to win the gold on the fourth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. The 31-year-old became the first athlete in this edition of KIPG to break a national record, surpassing her previous best of 100kg set in 2023, when she also won gold in the same event. I wanted to perform even better this time around. Shattering a national record has also helped me climb up the national rankings, Kaur told SAI Media. Gaining 16kg in strength over two years was no easy feat, and Kaur underwent intense training, researched new techniques, and adjusted her diet to maintain peak fitness. However, her biggest challenge was dealing with anxiety. I made my debut in 2022 at the nationals. So, I always felt I was quite new to the sport. It took me a while to realise that to develop strength and muscle, it would take time. It does not happen overnight. It took me three years to deliver such performances, said Kaur, who had polio at the age of three. Meanwhile, Manish set a new national record in the 54kg category, lifting 166kg to claim gold. In a highly anticipated compound archery open category final, Jammu and Kashmirs armless archer and Paralympics medallist Sheetal Devi edged out Odishas quadruple amputee Payal Nag to win gold. Defending champion Sheetal, 18, came from behind to defeat 17-year-old Payal 109-103 in their final match. Payal, who lost all four limbs due to electrocution as a child, competes using prosthetic legs. Despite the sunny conditions in the national capital, the archers delivered fierce competition. Among other notable results, 40-year-old Rakesh Kumar and 30-year-old Jyoti Baliyan clinched gold medals in their respective events. Jharkhands Vijay Sundi triumphed over Haryanas Vikas Bhakar 6-4 in the mens recurve open gold medal match, while Haryanas Pooja edged out Maharashtras Rajshri Rathod by the same scoreline to win the womens recurve open gold. Veteran para archer Adil Mohammed Nazir Ansari of Maharashtra, 44, successfully defended his title in the W1 mens event, adding another gold to his tally after winning in the 2023 edition. At the Karni Singh Shooting Range, Uttar Pradeshs Sumedha Pathak caused a major upset in the womens 10m air pistol SH1 category, defeating 2024 Paralympics medallist and tournament favourite Rubina Francis to claim gold. Maharashtras Sagar Balasaheb Katale emerged victorious in the mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 category, beating Tokyo Paralympian Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar, who settled for silver. By the end of Day 4, Tamil Nadu topped the medal tally with 22 golds, followed by Haryana with 18. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan secured 13 gold medals each.
CM bats for restoration of Green Park, seeks proposal
