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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as the head of a government, describing the milestone as a moment of immense joy and highlighting his commitment to public service and the principle of Nation First. In a post on X, CM Yogi said: The completion of 25 glorious years as Head of the Government by the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, who has made 'From Public Service to National Service' the motto of his life and remains ceaselessly dedicated to elevating India's identity, pride, and honor to new heights, is a moment of immense joy for all of us. He further said that PM Modis 25 years in public office reflected an unwavering commitment to public service, resolute determination, visionary leadership, and the spirit of 'Nation First'. The Prime Minister's life inspires the people of the country to build a developed, self-reliant, and strong India, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. CM Yogi also extended his greetings to PM Modi on the milestone, saying: Heartiest congratulations to the Prime Minister on completing 25 glorious years on this unrelenting path of national service. Prime Minister Modi completed 25 years as the head of a government on October 7, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating PM Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government. PM Modi took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and served in the post until May 2014. He subsequently became Prime Minister in May 2014 and has continued in the position since then. His political rise had begun much earlier through organisational work in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the BJP. In 1987, he became General Secretary of the BJPs Gujarat unit. His organisational role expanded after the BJPs 1995 Gujarat Assembly victory, following which he was appointed the partys National Secretary and moved to New Delhi, where he was given responsibility for several northern states. In 1998, he became BJP National General Secretary (Organisation), one of the partys key organisational positions. In October 2001, PM Modi was chosen to replace Keshubhai Patel as Gujarat Chief Minister at a difficult time for the state, which was still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Bhuj earthquake as well as political and administrative challenges. He remained Chief Minister until 2014 before moving to national politics. Over the 25-year period, governance under PM Modi has placed considerable emphasis on implementation and delivery of government schemes, with technology and digital governance becoming important components of public administration. The World Bank has also noted substantial changes in Indias development indicators, including a fall in extreme poverty from an estimated 16.2 per cent in 2011-12 to 2.3 per cent in 2022-23, alongside expansion in infrastructure and access to basic services. PM Modis tenure has also been marked by an expanded international profile for India, with the government pursuing greater diplomatic engagement, stronger relations with major powers and a prominent role for India in the Global South.
PM Modi to address nation today; BJP to hold 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' across Gujarat
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation virtually on Wednesday as Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organises a 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' across all districts and metropolitan areas to mark his completion of 25 years in public service. PM Modi will address the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' around 9 a.m. and lead a collective pledge to create 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'. The Prime Minister's address will be broadcast live from the yatra's departure points across the state. The programme is part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', being organised to mark 25 years of his public service, first as the Gujarat Chief Minister and subsequently as the country's Prime Minister. Before PM Modi's address, BJP National President Nitin Nabin will also address the gathering. Following the Prime Minister's address, local leaders will light the 'Seva Jyot', after which the 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' will begin from designated locations in each district and metropolitan area. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will participate in the Ahmedabad programme at Pujya Pramukh Swami Marg-Riverfront Road near Riverfront House. State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma will attend the programme at the Arts and Commerce College on New Civil Hospital Road in Sabarkantha district. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will participate in the programme at Shri Vardayini Mataji Temple in Rupal village of Gandhinagar district. State BJP General Secretaries Aniruddh Dave, Prashant Korat, Ajay Brahmbhatt and Hitendrasinh Chouhan will attend programmes in Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara respectively. State Ministers, BJP office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, party leaders, workers and local residents are also expected to participate at designated locations. The nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Yatra', which began on September 17, will also conclude on Wednesday at Vadnagar in Gujarat and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The two locations are associated with PM Modi's birthplace and political career. In Vadnagar, the concluding programme will include a water offering at the historic Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple. Chief Minister Patel, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi, State BJP President Vishwakarma and Yatra In-charge V.D. Sharma are scheduled to attend.
Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday defended the filing of FIRs against those allegedly submitting Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls, saying legal action would be initiated if false information was provided in the forms. If they are giving information in Form 7 that I am dead, should I not take up the case? Who is filing these objections? Why are only BJP workers submitting Form-7 applications for deletion of names? Kharge told reporters here. He said several people in Vijayapura had come forward claiming that they were alive despite their names allegedly being sought for deletion on the ground that they were dead. If the public comes forward and gives a complaint, should we not take those complaints? he said. Kharge criticised the BJP for questioning the registration of cases against those allegedly misusing Form 7. According to the BJP, if there is a violation of law, we are required to felicitate them. They should be given awards, he said sarcastically. Reacting to opposition leaders' warning that they would enter police stations over the FIRs, Kharge said such tactics would not work in Karnataka. It won't work here. The language of beating and lynching will only happen in Uttar Pradesh. This is Karnataka. Only things will work as per the Constitution written by Babasaheb Ambedkar, he said. Kharge also launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of misusing his position and alleging that such conduct amounted to treason. This is nothing but treason. If you are going to misuse your position to manipulate mandates, it is nothing but treason. Gyanesh Kumar will have to pay the price, today or tomorrow, he said. He challenged BJP leaders to explain why Form 7 applications were allegedly being submitted in the names of party leaders, block presidents and on party letterheads. Let them go to the Governor's House and the Chief Electoral Officer's office and explain why they are giving Form 7s in the name of their block Presidents and BJP leaders, on their letterheads. In Chikkamagaluru, it has happened; in Ballari, it has happened involving a corporator; and in Belagavi, it is happening, Kharge alleged. Kharge also questioned the opposition's argument that anyone was legally entitled to submit Form 7 applications. He said that while submitting a Form-7 was a legal right, citizens whose names were being targeted for deletion also had the constitutional right to defend their votes. If giving Form-7s is your constitutional right, isn't it my constitutional right to defend my vote? Isn't it my constitutional right to complain that I am alive but these people are saying I am dead? Isn't it my constitutional right to say that they are claiming I don't have permanent residency here, but I am here? he asked. Kharge urged BJP leader R. Ashoka and JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to perform their constitutional duties towards citizens. Responding to allegations that the Congress government was exerting pressure on the Election Commission through protests, Kharge said the BJP-led government at the Centre was responsible for exerting pressure on the poll panel. The ones who are forcing their power on the Election Commission are (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi Ji and (Home Minister Amit) Shah Ji, not us. We are saving the Constitution, using every little ounce of energy we have to safeguard the Constitution, while the BJP is using every toolkit they have to destroy the Constitution, he alleged. Kharge also criticised the Election Commission, saying protests against it would not have occurred if it was perceived as a neutral institution. This is unprecedented. If the Election Commission was neutral, this would not have happened. Why are protests happening at Jantar Mantar? Why is Delhi Police picking up everyone at Jantar Mantar? he asked. Recalling former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, Kharge said the Election Commission had earlier commanded respect because it strictly followed the Constitution. He alleged that Gyanesh Kumar had compromised the credibility of the Election Commission and questioned the silence of the other Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Uttar Pradesh CEO rejects allegations of adding 16 lakh voters to electoral roll
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political slugfest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), on Tuesday dismissed allegations made in a media report about addition of names of more than 16 lakh voters and other wrongdoings during the electoral roll exercise. Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa denied the allegations made in the report about addition of more than 16 lakh voters, calling the claims incorrect and ased on faulty assumptions. The SIR has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh with utmost transparency and strictly in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Registration of Electors rules, 1960, and the extant instructions of the election Commission of India (ECI), the CEO office said in a statement. The clarification comes at a time when opposition parties, led by Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, have accused the ECI of bias and alleged deliberate voter deletion during the SIR in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. Dismissing the allegations made in a digital news platform's report The Mysterious 16.18 Lakh Voters Added to Uttar Pradesh's Roll, the CEO said that 16.18 lakh forms (Form-6 for addition of name of a person in the electoral rolls) were collected before the date of publication of draft roll (January 6, 2026) during house-to-house visits of Booth level Officers (BLOs) in the enumeration phase from October 27, 2025 to January 6, 2026. These forms were collected as per the ECI's instructions dated October 27, 2025, issued for conducting SIR in Uttar Pradesh among other states, the CEO office said. As per ECI's above mentioned instructions, forms (Form-6) were to be distributed and collected back from those eligible persons whose enumeration forms were not printed as their names were not figuring in the electoral roll as it existed on October 27, 2025 -- the date of the start of the SIR in Uttar Pradesh, the CEO office added. Regarding the allegation of hiding or not publishing the names of such persons, it is clarified that as per Registration of Electors Rules, 1950, and as per ECI's instructions, only those names (Form-6) were to be included in the list of claims, that is, Form-9 which were received after the publication of the draft electoral roll on January 6, 2026, and the same was displayed on the website of Uttar Pradesh CEO in the claims and objection period during SIR, it said. There was no violation of any provision of the law or rules or instructions of ECI. Regarding the percentage of acceptance of Form-6, the report is based on arbitrary assumptions without any logical reason. There is no formula or logic for the acceptance of forms to adhere to a particular percentage, it added. The Form-6 is accepted after following the due process as per the rules. It is again reiterated that the SIR in Uttar Pradesh was conducted as per law, was transparent, participatory and conducted with active involvement of all the political parties, it said. No such allegations have been levelled till date by any political party or person with reference to the SIR conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) As the Opposition INDIA bloc's march-turned-sit-in protest in Delhi continued on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Aradhana Misra Mona said that it was commendable that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was able to gather all the major entities for the protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. INDIA bloc worked really well today. I want to congratulate the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for bringing everyone together. He got the support of all the major leaders and MPs of all the parties, which signifies that whatever the Election Commission did following orders of the Bharatiya Janata Party has to be stopped now or else they should be ready to face the consequences of the same, Misra Mona added. The way the police force stopped the leaders was sheer death of democracy. The protestors wanted to reach the Election Commission's office to ask questions on behalf of the nation, she said. Who is answerable for deleting more than 13 crore votes? The Opposition is responsible for asking these questions, and they were fulfilling the same, she added. Misra Mona said that she was completely against the way the Opposition INDIA bloc leaders were detained. The way Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was stopped was completely undemocratic; The way other major leaders of the INDIA bloc were barred from entering the ECI office was disgraceful. I am completely against it, she added. On how the Centre reacted to the Opposition INDIA bloc's march to the EC office, Misra Mona said, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been known for their actions during the freedom struggle. Thus, the Gandhi family does not need to prove their dedication and honesty to these bodies. Congress party has sacrificed a lot for this nation. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's family members have sacrificed themselves for this country. They are trying to protect the Constitution of this country, she added. She said that the BJP has used the name of the lord to earn political points, adding: We not only worship Lord Ram but also Lord Ganesha. Gradually, the whole nation will stand with them, she concluded.
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UP govt releases Rs 460 crores for 1.28 lakh 'Shiksha Mitras' after honorarium hike
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has released Rs 460.23 crores towards the honorarium of 1,27,841 'Shiksha Mitras', working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for the academic session 2026-27. The honorarium has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 per month, providing an additional financial benefit of Rs 8,000 per month to Shiksha Mitras across the state. District-wise funds have been allocated for the payment of honorarium for September and October. Of the total amount, Rs 230.11 crore has been allocated for September and an equal amount of Rs 230.11 crore for October. The concerned districts have been instructed to ensure that the payment process is completed according to the prescribed allocations. Around 1.28 lakh Shiksha Mitras in the state will directly benefit from the increased honorarium. The hike represents an 80 per cent increase in the monthly honorarium and is aimed at providing greater financial support to Shiksha Mitras working in government schools. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sandeep Singh said that Yogi Adityanath government has strengthened the economic interests of Shiksha Mitras by significantly increasing their honorarium. The release of Rs 460.23 crore for September and October, along with the increased honorarium, further strengthens the governments commitment to Shiksha Mitras, he said. Director General of School Education Monika Rani said the increase in honorarium would provide additional financial support to Shiksha Mitras. She said the enhanced financial support would enable them to discharge their responsibilities in schools with greater enthusiasm and commitment, thereby contributing to strengthening the learning process of students. The government said the district-wise allocation for September and October has been made for all 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan during the 2026-27 academic session. The release of funds is expected to facilitate the timely payment of the enhanced honorarium and provide financial relief to thousands of Shiksha Mitras across Uttar Pradesh.
Rajya Sabha elections: All 8 BJP candidates in UP file nominations, likely to be elected unopposed
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) All eight Rajya Sabha candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Uttar Pradesh filed their nominations on Tuesday. The BJP announced the names of eight candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday. These include Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopikrishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. The Samajwadi Party has fielded two candidates -- Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhananjay Parimal Nathwani -- and decided to drop the third. With this, the path has been cleared for the unopposed election of eight BJP and two Samajwadi Party candidates. All eight BJP candidates reached the party's state headquarters on Tuesday, where they were welcomed with drums and trumpets by party workers. They were accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak during the filing of nominations. Dharampal Singh was the first to file his nomination, while Shruti Gangwar, daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, was the last to do so. Former Barabanki MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Gopikrishna Pandey received CM Yogi's blessings during their nominations. BJP Rajya Sabha candidate Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan said after filing papers, The party has decided to send me to the Upper House, and I will fulfil this responsibility as a party worker with full dedication. He expressed his gratitude to the party's national and state leadership. BJP candidate Prakash Pal stated that the party has generated enthusiasm among the backward classes by sending a common worker like him, the president of the OBC Morcha, to the Rajya Sabha. Long-term workers with dedication have the opportunity to reach important positions in the BJP, he said. BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the BJP does what it preaches. All eight party candidates are party workers and are working together to complete their nomination process, he said. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was initially preparing to field a third candidate, but Akhilesh Yadav's decision not to field a third candidate has eliminated the possibility of a contest in the Rajya Sabha elections. Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the path is now open for unopposed elections on all 10 seats if no additional candidates contest. However, the scrutiny of nomination papers and the withdrawal process are still pending. Voting for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for October 16, with the last date for filing nominations being October 6. If no other candidate files a nomination and all nominations are found valid, voting will not be required.
Bengal to get rain for five more days as monsoon retreats, light showers likely during Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Rain is likely to continue across West Bengal for the next five days as the southwest monsoon withdrawal remains underway, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata said on Tuesday. The weather office, however, ruled out the possibility of widespread heavy rainfall during this period. Light to moderate rain is expected at several places, with isolated heavy showers likely in parts of north Bengal. Eastern Regional Director of the RMC Habibur Rahman Biswas said a low-pressure area extending from Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh in the lower levels of the atmosphere was influencing the weather over the state. A cyclonic circulation over Bihar is also contributing to the rainfall activity. Under its influence, light to moderate rain is likely in all districts of north Bengal, while heavy rain may occur at one or two places in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. The weather office has also warned of thundershowers in several areas. On Tuesday, partly cloudy skies and light to moderate rain were expected in the state. In south Bengal, districts including Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas may receive rain accompanied by thundershowers over the next few days. Several districts of south Bengal are likely to receive light to moderate rain with thundershowers until the weekend. Rainfall will also continue in north Bengal, with isolated heavy showers possible in one or two places. Kolkata is also likely to receive light to moderate rain on Tuesday. The city is expected to remain cloudy during the morning, with partly cloudy skies likely in the afternoon. The possibility of rain is expected to increase from Wednesday through Friday. The RMC said there was no forecast of heavy rain during Durga Puja, which begins on October 17. However, light to moderate rain may occur around Mahalaya on October 10. On Monday, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 32.08 degrees Celsius, which was normal, while the minimum temperature was 26.06 degrees Celsius, 0.08 degrees above normal. Relative humidity ranged between 69 and 97 percent.
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Delhi court grants regular bail to influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in assault case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Patiala House Court has granted regular bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The court had earlier, on September 15, granted Bhardwaj three weeks interim bail with conditions while considering his regular bail plea. Bhardwaj is accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, father of a minor protester, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in July. The Delhi Police had earlier said that the injuries sustained by the complainant were simple in nature and were allegedly caused by a steel bracelet. The FIR invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and provisions relating to criminal intimidation. During the hearing of Bhardwajs bail plea in September, the Patiala House Court had questioned the Delhi Police on whether he had used caste-indicative words during the alleged incident. The prosecution had submitted that the initial complaint did not mention the use of any such language and that the allegation was made subsequently when the complainants statement was recorded again, following which provisions of the SC/ST Act were added to the FIR. Bhardwaj was detained in Uttar Pradeshs Bulandshahr district on September 4, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met senior Delhi Police officials and demanded his arrest. The Delhi High Court had earlier dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Bhardwaj challenging his arrest in the alleged assault case. A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja had rejected the plea after the Delhi Police submitted that it was not maintainable as Bhardwaj had already been sent to judicial custody. The case had sparked controversy following a purported viral video in which Bhardwaj claimed that he had physically assaulted the father of the minor activist during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and allegedly said that he was let off because of his political connections. Bhardwaj later told the media that he had allegedly acted in self-defence. A separate FIR was also registered against Bhardwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of the minor activist, who alleged online rape threats and harassment.
A six-day free mega health camp in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered free healthcare to over 35,200 patients, carried out 35,828 laboratory tests and completed 346 surgeries. Held under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 from 26 September to 1 October, the camp was aimed at improving access to specialist healthcare in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The organisers have described it as the largest health camp held in Uttar Pradesh in 2026. For thousands of people in rural Ghazipur, seeing a specialist has usually meant travelling to Varanasi, Lucknow or further. For six days, the camp turned this around by taking healthcare to patients instead of making patients travel to healthcare. Consultations, diagnostics, specialist treatment and surgeries were brought together at one place, including complex procedures that would normally require patients to leave the district. This speaks to a challenge of national importance: making sure that quality specialist care does not remain limited to big cities. A...
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4-layered security arrangements made to welcome Swiss Prez at Jewar Airport: Joint CP
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