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Cold wave, dense fog grip north and east India
Large parts of north and eastern India continued to reel under intense cold and dense fog on Saturday, disrupting normal life and prompting weather warnings across several states. Sub-zero temperatures were recorded in Kashmir, while parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand and West Bengal reported cold day or cold wave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department. In Uttar Pradesh, dense to very dense fog prevailed across many districts, with daytime temperatures remaining well below normal. Gorakhpur recorded a maximum of 13.2 degrees Celsius, 7.4 degrees below average, while Prayagraj saw a high of 16.8 degrees Celsius, down by over six degrees. Varanasi, Bareilly, Etawah, Bahraich and Barabanki also reported daytime temperatures four to six degrees below normal. Minimum temperatures in the state ranged between 6 and 11 degrees Celsius, with Etawah recording a low of 6.2 degrees. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature stood at 18 degrees Celsius, while high humidity levels contributed to gloomy conditions. The weather department forecast dense fog during late night and morning hours, with dry weather likely to continue. Rajasthan also witnessed cold and dry conditions, with fog reported at isolated places in the Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest location in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 3.1 degrees Celsius. Jaipur registered a low of 9.6 degrees, while Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 29 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry in the coming days. Punjab and Haryana remained in the grip of intense cold, with dense fog enveloping several areas. In Punjab, Ballowal Saunkhri in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district was the coldest at 4.4 degrees Celsius. Gurugram recorded the lowest temperature in Haryana at 4.9 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Dense fog also covered the national capital on Saturday morning, while air quality remained in the very poor category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 355 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius, with foggy conditions likely to persist through the day. Cold weather conditions prevailed across West Bengal as well, with Darjeeling emerging as the coldest place in the state at 5.8 degrees Celsius. In the plains, Alipurduar recorded a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius. Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue over parts of the state over the next few days, the IMD said. In Jammu and Kashmir, night temperatures dipped below freezing at most places due to clear skies. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg was the coldest place in the Union Territory at minus 5.8 degrees. The weather office has forecast generally dry conditions till December 29, with the possibility of rain and snowfall around New Years Eve. Jharkhand also witnessed cold wave conditions, with the mercury dropping below 10 degrees Celsius in several districts. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in six districts, warning that the cold spell is likely to persist till Sunday morning. Amid the severe cold, at least four members of a family, including three children, died of suffocation in Bihars Saran district after a fire was lit in a closed room to keep warm. Two others were found unconscious and were admitted to hospital. Police said the incident occurred early Saturday morning in the Bhagwan Bazar area. A forensic investigation has been initiated, and the case is being probed from all angles. (With inputs from PTI)
Teenage Student Injured in Self-Harm Incident in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A teenage boy was injured after allegedly inflicting injuries upon himself in the Watalkadal area of Srinagar, sources said on Saturday. Police sources said that the injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at Watalkadal. They said the boy had allegedly inflicted injuries on his neck by []
Kashi to host 72nd senior National Volleyball Championship
Kashi is set to host the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship from January 4-11, featuring 73 teams and over 1,000 players. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal invitation for the event, which aims to boost Kashi's sports infrastructure and inspire youth. Local mascots, 'Nandu' and 'Neera', will represent the championship.
Justice Delayed: The Unnao rape survivor's long-running legal battle
LUCKNOW: At a time when the pillars of democracy appear to be crumbling incessantly, the judiciary is still considered the last resort for the common man to seek unconditional reprieve. However, when a rape survivor is forced to sit on a dharna under the chilling winter sky against a convicted perpetrator, mind you, not an accused, the image appears deeply disturbing. The conditional bail granted by the Delhi High Court to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case has stirred the nations conscience. Although the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the main prosecuting agency in the case, has moved the Supreme Court against the December 23 judgment , the survivors lawyer, Mehmood Pracha, has expressed serious doubts over the intent of the central agency, which has been probing the case since it was handed over to it following a massive public outcry during the Yogi Adityanath governments tenure in 2018. We are not sure if the CBI will contest this case in the Supreme Court sincerely or not. We feel that the CBI has approached the Supreme Court just to save its face and to douse public anger against the Delhi High Court order, Pracha said. He said he would approach the CBI office to get an FIR registered on behalf of the rape survivor against the investigating officer of the case and other CBI officials, who had allegedly been backing Sengar during the trial in the lower court, seeking action against them. Pracha also claimed that he was preparing to independently challenge the High Court order in the apex court so that there could be some scope of justice for the survivor in the present circumstances. The only relief for the survivor is that Sengar will remain in jail as he is currently serving another 10-year sentence for allegedly plotting the murder of the survivors father while in judicial custody. He would walk out of jail only after securing bail in that case as well. Two lawyers move SCchallenging Delhi HC order granting bail to Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar Who can forget the April forenoon of 2018, when a 17-year-old minor from Unnao attempted to die by suicide outside the heavily guarded chief ministers residence in Lucknow in a desperate bid to force the state government to acknowledge her plight. The minor alleged that Sengar, then the powerful BJP MLA from Bangarmau in Unnao, had raped her the previous year. She also accused the system of shielding him. After facing alleged mudslinging and character assassination, the survivor was finally heard and an FIR was eventually registered by the Uttar Pradesh police against Sengar, his brothers and others named by her. She was aware that it would be a long and arduous battle for justice. Sengar was arrested and sent to jail, but not before allegedly plotting an assault on the survivors father while he was in custody after being picked up by district police in connection with a brawl involving Sengars supporters. The survivors father was allegedly coerced by the police authorities in Unnao to pressure his daughter into withdrawing her allegations. The Uttar Pradesh government transferred the probe to the CBI in April 2018. In 2019, the survivor had a providential escape after a truck rammed into her car on a national highway. Since then, she has been living under court-ordered Central Reserve Police Force protection in Delhi. She eventually got married in 2023. The hearing in the case was shifted to the national capital on the directions of the Supreme Court, which transferred it from Lucknow citing grave threats to the survivors life. In December 2019, the trial court sentenced Sengar to life imprisonment and ordered him to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation. He was tried under child protection laws as the survivor was 17 at the time of the assault in 2017. However, six years after the conviction, another judicial order has brought the focus back to the 2017 case. Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term Aghast at the High Court order, the survivor and her mother, along with several social activists, protested at India Gate and outside the Delhi High Court. They were allegedly dragged, pushed and pulled by the Delhi police during the protest. According to legal experts, the Delhi High Courts order was based on a legal technicality raised by Sengars counsel, whether the former legislator qualified as a public servant. The argument centred on Section 5(c) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which allows a life sentence for aggravated penetrative sexual assault committed by a public servant. This provision was used by the trial court to award Sengar a life sentence in December 2019. Exploiting what was argued to be a loophole in the definition of a public servant under the POCSO Act, Sengar drew benefit when a two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court ruled that he could not be categorised as a public servant either under Section 5(c) of the Pocso Act or Section 376(2)(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, in its prima facie finding, said the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO was not made out against Sengar. In suspending the former MLAs life sentence, the High Court observed that since the POCSO Act did not define a public servant, the term had to be interpreted through Section 21 of the IPC, which lists various categories of public servants but does not explicitly include MPs or MLAs. Under POCSO, aggravated penetrative sexual assault by a public servant is punishable with a minimum 20-year jail term, extendable to the remainder of a convicts natural life. Several legal experts argue that the High Court order runs contrary to the trial courts findings. The trial court had held that a public servant was anyone holding an official position mandated to perform specific duties under the Constitution, and that Sengar fell within that category. Will not be scared, have faith in Supreme Court: Unnao rape survivor After settling that Sengar was not a public servant, the High Court prima facie held that he was nonetheless guilty under Section 3 of the Pocso Act, which deals with penetrative sexual assault and carries a minimum sentence of 10 years. Granting further relief, the court noted that since the offence occurred prior to the 2019 amendment to the POCSO Act, which raised the minimum punishment from seven years to 10, the earlier sentencing framework applied. Consequently, the court observed that Sengar had already served the minimum term. However, the High Courts emphasis on safeguarding the fundamental rights of a convicted offender has struck a discordant note in a case where the survivor and her family have faced alleged intimidation and constant threats from a powerful political figure. Ever since the conditional bail was granted, there has been an outpouring of support for the Unnao rape survivor, who has repeatedly said she fears for her life. The trial court had earlier flagged serious lapses in the CBIs investigation, stating that it was an inescapable conclusion that the agency did not conduct a fair probe. It observed that the CBIs alleged laxity worked to the disadvantage of the survivor and her family and also questioned the delay in filing the charge sheet in the custodial death case against Sengar. The survivors struggle dates back to the initial inaction of the Uttar Pradesh police, which was criticised by the Allahabad High Court. The disturbing feature of the case is that the law and order machinery and the government officials were directly in league and under the influence of Kuldeep Sengar, the court observed in April 2018. The court noted that the survivors father was allegedly assaulted by Sengars relatives and henchmen. Even the survivors uncle was implicated in a petty case and continues to languish in Unnao jail. Despite being grievously injured, the survivors father was declared fit by the then Unnao Chief Medical Officer, following which he was sent to jail. He later died in judicial custody. Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a party-hopping politician, was regarded as a towering figure in Unnao. The eldest of four brothers, he entered politics by winning a Gram Pradhan election in 1996. He later won the 2002 Assembly election from the Unnao constituency on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket. Over the years, he switched parties multiple times, joining the Samajwadi Party in 2007, winning from Bangarmau, repeating the feat from Bhagwantnagar in 2012, and eventually joining the BJP to win from Bangarmau in the March 2017 Assembly election. Months later, in June 2017, the survivor accused him of raping her at his office in his ancestral village on the pretext of offering her a job. A Thakur by caste, Sengar was considered an electoral asset across parties in Unnao, a district with a sizeable upper-caste population. He consolidated his clout with the backing of his brothers, Manoj and Atul, who allegedly acted as strongmen and helped him dominate the region adjoining Lucknow. The Sengar brothers were once accused of firing at an Additional Superintendent of Police-rank officer. Instead of booking them, the state police allegedly chose to strike a compromise in 2004.
UP: Odia studies academic programme introduced at BHU for the academic year 2025-26
Banaras Hindu University has launched an Odia Studies academic programme for the 2025-26 academic year, aligning with NEP 2020. This Ability Enhancement Course aims to strengthen regional language education and cultural literacy by focusing on Odia language, literature, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.
UP: IIT-BHU to organize meeting to accelerate Agritech business park initiative for farmers
IIT-BHU, Varanasi, is spearheading an Agritech Business Park initiative to economically empower farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Collaborating with BHU, FPOs, and scientists, the project aims to triple farmer incomes by integrating modern technology, value addition, and direct market access. This aims to boost local economies and reduce rural migration.
UP: Conman arrested in Azamgarh for duping women with fake rituals; jewelry, cash, weapon recovered
Police have arrested an inter-district conman in Azamgarh. The accused posed as a priest to trick women into giving him their gold jewelry for religious rituals. He would then flee with the valuables. Authorities recovered jewelry worth 1.25 lakh, cash, a weapon, and a motorcycle. The conman was apprehended after a brief exchange of fire.
Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers' Association (Teema) is considering Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) region for its proposed Indian facility. This initiative, led by Foxconn chairman Young Liu, aims to create AI-integrated, ESG-focused global manufacturing hubs, leveraging Taiwan's tech park experience and expanding its electronics supply chain internationally.
Banaras Hindu University's German Studies department achieved a significant milestone. Two research papers will be presented at the GiG 2026 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. These papers explore themes of social exclusion and grief across cultures. The presentations highlight the department's global research impact and foster international academic collaboration. This achievement strengthens ties between German and Indian academic communities.
An organized drug trafficking racket was exposed in Sonbhadra district, leading to the investigation of Bhola Prasad, father of kingpin Subham Jaiswal. Prasad allegedly used fake documents to obtain a drug license and establish fake firms, illegally smuggling codeine-based cough syrup. His ill-gotten gains are estimated at 30 crores, with authorities initiating proceedings to attach his properties.
Home fire to beat cold kills 4 of family in Bihar
SARAN (Bihar): At least four members of a family, including three children, died of suffocation on Saturday as they slept with a fire lit in a closed room to beat the cold in Bihar's Saran district, police said. Two others fell unconscious in the incident that occurred early in the morning in the Bhagwan Bazar area, a senior officer said. The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, but a preliminary investigation suggested that they were family members of an Uttar Pradesh government official. They died due to a lack of oxygen caused by a fire lit in the closed room. Four people, including three children, died and two others were found unconscious. The two have been admitted to the nearest hospital. An investigation is on, Saran's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kumar Ashish, who visited the spot, told reporters. Forensic experts have also been engaged to assist the investigators, the SSP said. The case is being probed from all angles, he added.
SIR: Over 3.5 Cr Voters Flagged for Removal Across 12 States, UP Draft Roll on Dec 31
More than 3.5 crore electors have been provisionally deleted from electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs following the publication of draft rolls under the SIR, Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest electorate in the country.
No Phones, Shorts For Children: UP Panchayat Guidelines To Protect 'Culture'
A khap Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has issued guidelines banning smartphones for teenagers and half-pants for both boys and girls, citing concerns about Western influence and cultural values.
Delhi: Protest Against Bail for ex-BJP MLA in Unnao Rape Case
Womens organisations held a protest against Delhi HCs suspension of sentence given to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted in the Unnao gang rape case of Uttar Pradesh.
2.89 cr UP voters details uncollectable as SIR ends
J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised
Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation at Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. Official sources said, the injured boy was referred to SMHS hospital, after the incident took place inside his rented room at Safakadal. The injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, presently staying at Safakadal, Srinagar. He is stated to be 16 years old. [] The post J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Agra zone polices Op Jagriti helping empower women
UP boost conservation, eco-tourism through community participation
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Leopard attack kills woman, villagers demand more patrolling
In a first, UP to hold sr police officers meet
No VIP protocol or special visits on major bathing days of Magh Mela: Yogi
Bundelkhands legacy of valour to take centrestage at R-Day parade in Lucknow
ICT labs, smart classes in schools to help bridge digital divide
Shia Personal Law Board to deliberate on UCC, waqf reforms, minority rights at Dec 28 convention
LUCKNOW: The All India Shia Personal Law Board will deliberate on the proposed Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, alleged corruption in waqf boards, minority rights, socio-economic backwardness and political representation of Shia Muslims at its annual national convention to be held here on December 28. According to the board, the meeting will also condemn []
We have given new deminesion to Antyodaya: PM
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STF busts fake Ayushman card racket
Awareness drive in UP on VB G-RAM-G
Three rly zones announce major 2026 timetable overhaul for UP
Rashtra Prerna Sthal open to public now
7k flower pots looted after PM Modi opens Rashtra Prerna Sthal
Two murder accused nabbed in Ballia district
Syrup scam accuseds 38cr assets to be seized
Seven girls from Varanasi to participate in natl school games
BHU achieves success in conservation of indigenous cow breeds
Bike-snatching attemptturns fatal, 14-yr-old killed
Veer Bal Diwas: Students sensitised towards child safety
Children administered Vitamin A dose during campaign in Varanasi
Mahamanas statue installedat BHUs Sardar Patel hostel
BLW gets 1st prize for model prodn unit
Gorakhpurs Vantangiya village is UPs first Jal Arpan village
Student shot dead on school campus
Man arrested for killing, burying wife in backyard
Second anniv of Ram temple on Dec 31
CIMAP prepares to launch phase four of Aroma mission
The proposed projects include constructing new roads, repairing existing ones, and carrying out patchwork to improve the overall road infrastructure. The total length of roads covered under these projects is approximately 260.60 kilometers.
Man, son shot in Sitapur over old rivalry
There are civil war-like conditions in Bangladesh...: Uttar Pradesh Minister Jayveer Singh
Uttar Pradesh Minister Jayveer Singh on Friday reacted to the recent violence against the minorities in Bangladesh, saying that there are civil war-like conditions in Bangladesh, highlighting that the atrocities are mostly targeted towards the Hindu community there.
Slashed 26 times: Kanpur woman axes husband to death after drunken fight; child found hiding in room
A shocking incident unfolded in Kanpur where a woman, Veerangana, allegedly attacked her husband, Ravishankar Savita, with an axe multiple times following a drunken argument. Their young son was present during the brutal altercation. Veerangana was apprehended by authorities after initially reporting an accident. Investigators are continuing their probe into the violent domestic dispute.
Uttar Pradesh faces a significant challenge with 2.89 crore voters deemed 'uncollectable' during a special revision. This includes those who have shifted, passed away, or are untraceable. Lucknow alone saw 12 lakh voters uncollectable. The state aims for a clean electoral roll by February 2026, with draft lists due December 31, 2025.
From Etah to enterprise, Priyanka Gupta turns foldable furniture into an opportunity
In Etah, a small city in western Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gupta has turned a simple insight into a livelihood. With homes and shops squeezed
ED Files Case on Islamic Preacher from UP
The case has been filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Khan, a native of Azamgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, is currently residing in the United Kingdom.
Unnao rape case: CBI approaches SC against Delhi HC order suspending sentence of former BJP MLA
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday approached the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order suspending the jail sentence and granting bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The agency had earlier said that it will immediately challenge the order in the top court, amid protests by the rape survivor and family. The CBI filed a Special Leave Petition in the apex court against the order of the high court, officials said. It was decided to file an SLP before the Supreme Court at the earliest against the orders of the high court, which granted bail to Sengar after suspending his life sentence, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. The CBI filed timely replies and written arguments in this matter. The family of the victim has also opposed the petition, citing safety and threats. The CBI will immediately challenge this order, the statement said. Triggering widespread criticism and concerns over the security of the rape survivor, the Delhi HC on Tuesday suspended the life imprisonment awarded to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and granted him bail on a personal bond of Rs 15 lakh during the pendency of his appeal. The court imposed certain conditions, directing him not to enter within a five-kilometre radius of the victims residence in Delhi and not to threaten the survivor or her mother. Sengar, however, will remain in jail since he is also serving a 10-year term in connection with the custodial death of the rape survivor's father and has not been granted bail in that case. Sengar was convicted to life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping the minor girl by a trial court in December 2019. According to the prosecution, the Unnao rape survivor, a minor, was kidnapped and raped by Sengar between June 11 to June 20, 2017 in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao area. She was then sold for Rs 60,000, after which she was recovered at the Maakhi police station. The court found Sengar guilty of rape under section 376 (Rape) of the Indian Penal Code and sections 5(C) and 6 of the POCSO Act, holding that the victim's testimony was 'unblemished, truthful and of sterling quality'. CRPF personnel manhandle Unnao rape survivor, elderly mother; UP minister mocks them
Uttar Pradesh SIR: 2.89 crore names to be deleted from electoral rolls
LUCKNOW: As the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list in Uttar Pradesh comes to an end on Friday, 2.89 crore names out of the total 15.44 crore will be deleted from the draft electoral rolls. Though the SIR deadline had already been extended twice, the details of 2.89 crore voters (approximately 19%) were not collected. According to sources, among the 2.89 crore voters whose names will be deleted, 1.26 crore have migrated, 46 lakh are deceased, 23.70 lakh are duplicates, 83.73 lakh are absent and 9.57 lakh are from other categories. UP's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said that the draft voter list will be released on December 31, 2025. Claims and objections on the draft voter list would be accepted from December 31 to January 30 2026. Meanwhile, from December 31 till February 21 2026, decisions on enumeration forms and disposal of claims and objections would be done during the notice phase. Then the final voter list will be released on February 28, 2026. It may be recalled that the Election Commission of India had extended the SIR deadline on December 11 for the second time by two weeks to December 26, 2025. Not only this, the work of mapping the voters list of 2003 with the current voter list has also been completed. About 91 per cent of people included in the current voter list from the 2003 voter list have been matched. Such voters have been matched by their own names, parents, grandparents or maternal grandparents' names. Now notices will be sent by the Election Commission to only nine per cent of people which form about 1.11 crore people. The notices would be sent by the ECI to their homes. They will have to provide documents to the Commission as proof of being voters. Currently, all necessary measures are being taken for publication of the clean voter list. All district DMs have been ordered to release the draft voter list with full caution. Full transparency should also be maintained in disposal of claims and objections going forward.
Class 11 Student Shot Dead Inside UP College Campus, Probe Launched
Panic gripped the Gorakhpur Cooperative Inter College in Uttar Pradesh on Friday after an 11th-grade student was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified assailants.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rinku Helps UP Thrash Chandigarh; Shoreys Hundred Helps Vidarbha Beat Hyderabad
Vijay Hazare Trophy: India batter Rinku Singh smashed an unbeaten century as Uttar Pradesh crushed Chandigarh by 227 runs in their Elite Group B encounter of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season in Rajkot on Friday. Rinku struck 106 not out off just 60 balls, while wicketkeeper-batter Aryan Juyal anchored the innings with 134 off 118 deliveries as Uttar Pradesh posted a formidable 367/4. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel contributed with a brisk 67 off 57 balls in a commanding batting display. Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari claimed his second successive four-wicket haul with figures of 4-29 as Chandigarh were dismantled for 140 all out in 29.3 overs. Fellow spinners Vipraj Nigam (2-35) and Prashant Veer (1-11) provided support in a clinical bowling performance. Juyal's century featured eight sixes and seven fours as he paced his innings shrewdly. Rinku, who is in Indias squad for the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, provided the late acceleration with 10 boundaries and four sixes to hit his second List A century. He initially partnered with Juyal before joining forces with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) new recruit Prashant Veer, as the pair added 63 runs off just 35 balls to propel Uttar Pradesh beyond 350. The performance will encourage India's selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup, with Rinku being the designated finisher for the team in the shortest format. Meanwhile, Dhruv Shorey equalled N. Jagadeesan's record for most consecutive centuries in List A cricket as his unbeaten -109 powered Vidarbha to an 89-run victory over Hyderabad. Shorey's fifth consecutive List A hundred, struck off 77 balls with nine fours and six sixes, guided Vidarbha to 365/5 in 50 overs. Captain Harsh Dubey then led a disciplined bowling effort by picking three wickets as Hyderabad were dismissed for 276. Shorey built on a solid 148-run opening stand between Aman Mokhade (82 off 78 balls) and Yash Rathod (68 off 82 balls). After Nitin Yadav broke the partnership by forcing Mokhade to hole out at deep cover, and Rathod fell five overs later, Shorey took charge alongside R. Samarth (63 off 46 balls) to stitch a blistering 140-run stand off just 95 balls. He reached his eighth List A century off 73 balls with a lofted six, with Harsh and Nachiket Bhute providing late impetus to push Vidarbha past 350. Hyderabad maintained a brisk scoring rate early in their reply despite losing opener Tanmay Agarwal for 21. Varun Goud top-scored with 85 off 68 balls, striking four boundaries and four sixes, before being stumped while attempting an aggressive shot. Rahul Singh Gahlaut received two reprieves in the deep but eventually succumbed to Yash Thakur's short-ball tactics in the middle overs, as the target proved to be beyond Hyderabads reach. Left-arm seamer Raj Limbani claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Baroda dismissed Bengal for 205 before cruising to a four-wicket victory with 11.1 overs to spare. Baroda captain Krunal Pandya set the tone with figures of 3-39, including the prized wicket of Abishek Porel, to restrict Bengal's scoring. Limbani then completed the job with his first five-wicket haul in List A cricket as Bengal failed to utilise their allotted overs. Krunal anchored the chase with a measured 57 off 63 balls at number four as Baroda completed the chase to register their second consecutive victory in the tournament. In another match, former Tamil Nadu leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin claimed his maiden List A five-wicket haul as Jammu and Kashmir defeated Assam by a massive 142 runs. Yawer Hassan's century powered J&K to 341/7 before Ashwin's spin bowling dismantled Assam's chase, as they were bowled out for just 199. Brief scores: Uttar Pradesh 367/4 in 50 overs (Aryan Juyal 134, Rinku Singh 106 not out; Taranpreet Singh 2-74) beat Chandigarh 140 all out in 29.3 overs (Manan Vohra 32; Zeeshan Ansari 4-29) by 227 runs Vidarbha 365/5 in 50 overs (Dhruv Shorey 109 not out; Kartikeya Kak 3-87) defeated Hyderabad 279 all out in 49.2 overs (Aelgani Varun Goud 85; Harsh Dubey 3/39) by 89 runs Uttar Pradesh 367/4 in 50 overs (Aryan Juyal 134, Rinku Singh 106 not out; Taranpreet Singh 2-74) beat Chandigarh 140 all out in 29.3 overs (Manan Vohra 32; Zeeshan Ansari 4-29) by 227 runs Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jammu and Kashmir 341/7 in 50 overs (Yawer Hassan 138; Denish Das 2-46) beat Assam 199 all out in 36.1 overs (Sumit Ghadigaonkar 53; Murugan Ashwin 5-34) by 142 runs. Article Source: IANS
Class 11 student shot dead at Gorakhpur school playground; two arrested
GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh Police detained two people after a Class 11 student was shot dead following a dispute at a school playground here on Friday afternoon, police said. Additional forces have been deployed to maintain law and order in the area, they said, adding that two accused are absconding. The incident occurred at around 1.00 pm on the premises of Co-operative Inter College in Pipraich, police said. According to eyewitnesses, the victim, Sudhir Bharti, was at the playground when an argument broke out between him and another person from the same neighbourhood. The altercation escalated quickly, during which the accused allegedly took out a country-made pistol and fired at Bharti. The student collapsed and died on the spot, they said. Following the incident, authorities closed the school as a precautionary measure, they said, adding that police arrived at the spot shortly after the incident and detained the accused. The situation became tense as residents and relatives of both sides gathered there. Some relatives of the accused tried to block the movement of police vehicles by lying down in front of them. Senior Superintendent of Police Rajkaran Nayyar said an additional police force has been deployed in the area, and the situation is under control. He assured of strict action against those responsible. The SSP said the family has provided information about two absconding accused, among them one is a minor. Three police teams have been constituted to arrest the absconding accused, he said, adding that interrogation of the two detained is underway.
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based radical Islamic preacher from Uttar Pradeshs Azamgarh, the agency said on Friday. As per available records, Khan was appointed as an assistant teacher in a government-aided madrasa in 1984. He acquired British citizenship in 2013. However, it is alleged that he continued to draw a salary from 2013 to 2017, despite neither being an Indian citizen nor actively discharging teaching duties, while residing abroad. During the past two decades, he reportedly travelled to several foreign countries and is alleged to have received substantial funds amounting to several crores of rupees through 78 bank accounts maintained in India. It has further been found that he acquired more than a dozen immovable properties, with an estimated value exceeding Rs 30 crore. He allegedly channeled funds to madrasas via the NGO Raja Foundation, promoting a radical ideology. He had established two madrasas in Azamgarh and Sant Kabir Nagar, the registrations of which were subsequently cancelled by the authorities. The agency has initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action by the ED is based on an FIR registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS). Shamsul Huda Khan is accused of promoting radical ideology and engaging in illegal funding activities under the guise of religious education, the agency said. His links with radical organizations based in the United Kingdom are under examination. Further, as per available information, he had also visited Pakistan, and his alleged contacts with extremist organizations there are being probed. He is believed to be a member of Pakistani radical organisation Dawat-e-Islami. The agency is currently examining the funding network, foreign linkages, and assets associated with the accused as part of the ongoing investigation.
Video: Wild Boar Mauls Forest Officer, Strikes With Sticks Don't Help
A forest department officer was injured after a wild boar attacked him during a rescue operation in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district on Friday.
A man in Gorakhpur allegedly strangled his wife to death over suspicions of infidelity and buried her body in a pit behind their house. The crime was uncovered four days later when the victim's father-in-law alerted the police. The accused confessed after initially misleading investigators about the disposal of the body.
UP Official Threatens To Jump Off Bridge If Contractor Misses Deadline
The video of an overbridge inspection in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur has gone viral after a senior official was seen threatening to jump off the bridge if the contractor failed to complete the construction by mid-January.
UP govt asks to incorporate newspaper reading in schools
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has issued guidelines directing all secondary and basic primary schools in the state to incorporate newspaper reading as a mandatory daily activity for students. The initiative aims at strengthening reading culture among students and reducing excessive screen time. An order issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Secondary and Basic Primary Education) 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 .
Around 70 Teams From 26 States & Six UTs To Participate In Junior National Kho Kho In Karnataka
Junior National Kho Kho Championship: Around 35 boys' and as many girls' teams are expected to participate in the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2025-26, scheduled from Dec 31 to January 4 at Gunjur, Bengaluru. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Delhi are the Union Territories participating in the Championship. Apart from States, teams representing recognised Kho Kho Associations like Kolhapur, Vidarbha, and Madhya Bharat will also battle it out for the title in the Championship, which will be on the league-cum-knockout basis. All eyes would be on Maharashtra, which won both the boys and girls' titles in the 43rd Junior National Kho Kho Championship held at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, in 2024. The pre-quarterfinal matches in both boys and girls categories will be held in the morning, while quarterfinal matches will be held in the afternoon on January 3. On January 4, the semifinals would be conducted in the morning and the finals after that. Both boys and girls teams have been divided into 8 groups each, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) informed in a release onFriday. Other than referees, as many as 25 officials, including technical officials, coaches, and officials from the association, have been deployed for the preparations and smooth conduct of the Championship. Arrangements for the boarding and lodging of players have been made within a 3-4 km vicinity of the stadium, and 10 buses have been deployed for their conveyance, said Lokeshwara, President of Karnataka State Kho Kho Association. The Championship is being held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Gunjur. It is a festival of Kho Kho in which young talents from all across the country compete for the title. It is also a platform for junior talents to showcase their skills. Identification of the talent and its recognition plays an important role in promoting sport and sportspersons as we religiously aim for Kho Khos inclusion in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics, said Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). General Secretary, KKFI, Upkar Singh Virk said, All preparations are in place for the smooth conduct of the Championship. Our focus is on the development of athletes and infrastructure. It is a festival of Kho Kho in which young talents from all across the country compete for the title. It is also a platform for junior talents to showcase their skills. Identification of the talent and its recognition plays an important role in promoting sport and sportspersons as we religiously aim for Kho Khos inclusion in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics, said Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9-14, 2026, the 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men & Women) 2025-26 from January 11-15, 2026, in Kazipet, Telangana, and the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 in Kurukshetra, Haryana, from January 31, 2026, to February 4, 2026. Article Source: IANS
Culture: Maha Kumbh, 150 Years Of Vande Mataram, UNESCO Tag For Deepavali In 2025
New Delhi, Dec 26: From the Maha Kumbh in January-February to the launch of year-long celebrations of 150 years of Vande Mataram in November it was a packed calendar for the Ministry of Culture in 2025. The year ended on a high note with Deepavali, the festival of lights, earning the UNESCO tag. Indias cultural heritage was showcased at the Maha Kumbh through Kalagram in the tent city at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Set up in a sprawling 10.24-acre [] The post Culture: Maha Kumbh, 150 Years Of Vande Mataram, UNESCO Tag For Deepavali In 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From tuitions to topsoil, how a Firozabad teacher built a vermicompost micro-enterprise
Backed by a 5 lakh loan under the Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Vikas Udyami Yojana, Rathore sets up a low-cost, training-led compost unit that supplies local farmers.
A forest department officer was injured during a wild boar rescue operation in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The animal attacked Shivam Pratap Singh, knocking him down and repeatedly charging. Eyewitnesses described the sudden and aggressive nature of the attack. Despite efforts to fend off the boar, the officer sustained injuries and was hospitalized.
This north Indian state wants students to read newspapers again
Uttar Pradesh schools will now mandate newspaper reading for students, aiming to foster reading habits, critical thinking, and reduce screen time. The initiative encourages daily reading of both Hindi and English newspapers, with students sharing key points during morning assemblies. This move seeks to enhance general knowledge, vocabulary, and awareness of current affairs, while also promoting empathy and civic engagement.
UP BJP chief warns party lawmakers against caste-based gatherings
LUCKNOW: The newly appointed state BJP unit chief, Pankaj Chaudhury, cautioned party lawmakers against holding caste-based gatherings, calling them against the partys values and constitution. He also warned that any such endeavour in the future would be considered an act of indiscipline. Chaudhurys statement, issued late on Thursday night, came two days after some BJP lawmakers, including MLAs and MLCs from the Brahmin community, assembled for a dinner in the state capital, Lucknow. According to informed sources, the lawmakers discussed the partys alleged bias against the Brahmin community during the meeting. Taking cognisance of the gathering and its deliberations, the Uttar Pradesh BJP leadership termed it against the partys constitution and values. The meeting created a buzz in political circles, with the Opposition claiming that all was not well within the ruling party. The Opposition drew parallels with a similar informal gathering of Kshatriya BJP MLAs in Lucknow during the Monsoon Session of the state legislature. The Brahmin MLAs and MLCs had gathered at the residence of Kushinagar MLA P N Pathak on Tuesday. While sources said the agenda included concerns over Brahmin leaders being sidelined in the party, Pathak described it as a community dinner where discussions focused on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and development works in their respective constituencies. One of the attendees, Anil Tripathi, the Menhdawal MLA from Sant Kabir Nagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh, told the media that discussions covered both social and political issues. One of our biggest concerns was that Brahmins contributed significantly to the formation of Bharat, but today our samaj is being humiliated in society, he said, while clarifying that it was a general social concern and not related to the functioning of the government or the BJP. In a statement on Thursday, Chaudhury said, The BJP is a party based on principles and values. The party and its workers do not believe in politics for family or any specific section of society. He added that he had interacted with the partys public representatives and clearly told them that such activities were not in accordance with the BJPs constitutional practices. Public representatives have been asked to be cautious of such activities in future, he said. Chaudhury further said that all public representatives who attended the Tuesday meeting were informed that such gatherings sent the wrong message to society. If any public representative of the party repeats such an act in future, it will be considered indiscipline as per the partys constitution, he added.
BLO hangs self in UP's Sitapur, family alleges intense pressure due to workload
A Booth Level Officer in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide in his rented room. Identified as Umesh, he was reportedly under pressure due to his recent assignment as a BLO for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. While family members cite work pressure, the exact cause remains under investigation.
Cough syrup scam: UP police to seize properties of mastermind Shubham Jaiswal, family
Authorities are set to seize properties valued at 38 crore rupees belonging to Shubham Jaiswal, the mastermind behind a cough syrup scam. The court has issued a notice for the confiscation of these assets. The properties are registered under the names of Jaiswal's father, mother, sister, and wife. The accused have been summoned to appear in court on January 2.
Aligarh Teacher's Killers Kept Shooting Him In The Head Even After He Died
Two days after a teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus in Uttar Pradesh, CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced.
Schools Closed In These Uttar Pradesh Districts As Cold Wave Grips State
UP School Holidays: The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students amid a sharp drop in temperatures and near-zero visibility during morning hours.
ED registers money laundering case against preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan
The ED action is based on a First Information Report registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS).
ED books preacher Shamsul Huda Khan in money laundering case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case against Islamic preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, presently based in the United Kingdom, and has initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action by the ED is based on an FIR registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS). According to the ED, Khan, a native of Azamgarh, is accused of promoting radical ideology and engaging in illegal funding activities under the cover of religious education. Investigators allege that he received and routed funds worth several crores of rupees through multiple bank accounts in India and abroad. Official records indicate that Khan was appointed as an assistant teacher in a government-aided madrasa in 1984. Despite acquiring British citizenship in 2013 and residing overseas, he allegedly continued to draw a salary from 2013 to 2017 without discharging any teaching duties. The ED has found that Khan maintained 78 bank accounts in India and acquired more than a dozen immovable properties valued at over Rs 30 crore. He is also accused of channelling funds to several madrasas through his NGO, Raja Foundation, as well as through personal accounts. He had established two madrasas in Azamgarh and Sant Kabir Nagar, the registrations of which were subsequently cancelled by the competent authorities. Investigating agencies have stated that his links with radical organisations based in the United Kingdom are under examination. Further, as per available information, he had also visited Pakistan, and his alleged contacts with extremist organisations there are being probed. He is believed to be a member of the Pakistani radical organisation Dawat-e-Islami The ED is currently examining the funding network, foreign linkages, and assets associated with the accused as part of the ongoing investigation. Muslim cleric booked over alleged anti-national activities, foreign funding violations
The Rs 40 shot: Inside cough syrup racket hooking teens across states; 78 arrested in UP
A vast illicit economy fueled by codeine-based cough syrups is thriving across East UP and beyond, preying on youth and laborers. Investigations reveal a multi-crore racket involving diversion from legal channels, with kingpins orchestrating a complex smuggling network. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns, with multiple arrests and probes underway.
Two sisters in Lucknow died by suicide after allegedly being distraught over their pet dog's deteriorating health. The women, aged 22 and 24, reportedly consumed poison. Police are investigating the incident, noting the siblings also had mental health issues and were deeply attached to their ailing German Shepherd.
UP Man Kills Wife For Owning 'Secret' Phone, Buries Body In Pit Behind Home
A man killed his wife for secretly using a mobile phone and then buried her body in a pit behind their house in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. The man misled the police by telling them that his wife died by suicide.
'No one family drove growth': PM Modi targets Congress with dynastic politics jibe
LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the countrys growth can no longer be attributed to just one family, launching a veiled attack on Congress first family and dynastic politics. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Modi said the BJP government has freed the country from the tradition of eulogising a single family for all good that had happened. He said the BJP government is honouring and acknowledging the contributions of everyone irrespective of political affiliations. Congress and its allies politically kept the BJP untouchable. The BJPs values teach us to respect everyone. (Former PM) Narasimha Rao and (former President) Pranab Mukherjee were awarded Bharat Ratna. Our government honoured Mulayam Singh Yadav and Tarun Gogoi with national awards, he said, adding that no one could expect such recognition from the Congress or the SP. He said the NDA government is working on Dr BR Ambedkars principles and taking them to people through Panchteerthas. The PM claimed that while previous Congress and SP governments tried to erase the legacy of Baba Saheb, BJP drew pride in shattering the wall of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir by working towards realising his resolves. Modi referred to the contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy PM and Union home minister of independent India, who completed the daunting task of integrating various states with India. He claimed that Patel was not given the stature in history which he deserved. The Statue of Unity built in Gujarat now stands as a reminder of his great contributions, the PM said. Modi said the dynastic politics now faces insecurity. Consequently, the dynasts tend to cut the line of their contemporaries short to keep their relevance intact, he added. Praising CM Yogi Adityanath for giving good governance to UP, Modi said BJPs double-engine government has greatly benefited the state. UP is carving out its own distinct identity in 21st-century India. I am fortunate to be an MP from Uttar Pradesh. The hardworking people of UP are writing a new future. Today, UP is discussed for its development unlike earlier when it was known for poor law and order, the PM said. The grand Ram temple in Ayodhya and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham are creating a new global identity for UP. Places like Rashtra Prerna Sthal are also becoming part of this new identity. The PM said a missile used in the Operation Sindoor is now being manufactured in Lucknows defence corridor. He added that that the 30-acre site, where the Rashtra Prerna Sthal was developed, used to be a garbage dump for decades before being cleared in the last three years. Rashtra Prerna Sthal features 65-feet bronze statues of BJP icons Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, symbolising their contributions to Indias political thought, nation-building, and public life. Yogi said the legacy of Mookerjee, Upadhyaya and Vajpayee is being carried forward by PM Modi to create a self-reliant and developed nation.
Newspaper reading now a must for students in UP government schools
Uttar Pradesh schools will now make newspaper reading compulsory for students. A 10-minute slot during morning assembly will be dedicated to reading news, aiming to boost general knowledge, improve vocabulary, and foster critical thinking. This initiative seeks to reduce screen time and cultivate informed, empathetic citizens aware of local and global events.
UP Man Shoots 20-Year-Old Woman Who Refused His Advances, Dies By Suicide
A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Thursday, police said.
Bajrang Dal, VHP recite Hanuman Chalisa outside church in Bareilly on Christmas eve
As the world celebrates Christmas Eve on December 24, members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) decided to recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of Bishop Conrad School, a prominent church located at the Cantonment area of Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district. The whole episode took place in police presence. A video has surfaced on 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 .
BJP proud to have torn down Article 370 wall: PM Modi
LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP was proud that its government got the opportunity to ear down the wall of Article 370. Modi said this after inaugurating the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the 101st birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Addressing a public gathering after the inauguration, Modi said, The BJP is proud that our government had the opportunity to tear down the wall of Article 370. He added that the legacy of good governance created by the BJP-led NDA government was now being taken to new heights at both the Centre and state levels. We must not forget how after Independence, a tendency developed to attribute every positive achievement to a single family, he said. The prime minister said his government had made Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya's Antyodaya vision its mission to ensure that government schemes reached all the poor without discrimination. Before 2014, about 25 crore people were covered under social security schemes, while today this number has increased to 95 crore, he said. Modi also said the day was not far when Uttar Pradesh's defence corridor would be known globally for defence manufacturing. PM Modi was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior leaders. He was warmly welcomed by people who waved the tricolour and raised slogans in his honour. The Rashtra Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial complex dedicated to the life and ideals of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, features 65-foot-high bronze statues of Vajpayee, Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya. It also houses a state-of-the-art museum designed in a lotus-shaped structure spread over 98,000 square feet. After the inauguration, Modi, along with other leaders, visited the museum and viewed the displays showcasing the contributions of Vajpayee, Mookerjee and Upadhyaya.
Modi Realising Indias Vision Envisaged By Mookerjee, Upadhyaya, Vajpayee: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, Dec 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the vision of India envisaged by BJPs ideologues Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee is being realised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a rally at the inaugural event of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal here on Vajpayees birth anniversary, Singh, who is also the sitting Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, welcomed the prime minister and greeted Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. [] The post Modi Realising Indias Vision Envisaged By Mookerjee, Upadhyaya, Vajpayee: Rajnath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus
A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering panic among students and staff. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the attackers
'Youll know me now': Gunman told Aligarh Muslim University teacher before shooting him in head
A school teacher at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the university campus on Wednesday night, triggering panic among students and staff and prompting a large-scale police investigation. The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, a computer science teacher at the ABK Union High School of AMU, where he had been teaching for the past 11 years. According to police, the incident took place around 8.509 pm near the library canteen, close to the universitys central library, under the Civil Lines police station limits. Danish was sitting and walking with two colleagues when two men arrived on a scooter and threatened them with pistols. The assailants then opened fire, shooting Danish at least three times, including twice in the head. It is alleged that one of the attackers said before firing, Danish, now you will know me, while another version quoted him as saying, You dont know me yet, now you will. He was immediately rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Senior Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadon later confirmed that both attackers fired at the teacher and fled the scene. Confirming the incident, AMU Proctor Professor Mohd. Wasim Ali said the university received information about a shooting near the library around 9 pm. Around 9 pm, we received information that there had been a shooting near the library and that a man had been injured and was being taken for medical treatment... We learned that the man who had been shot has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, and he was a teacher at the ABK School of the university. He was shot in the head... He died there at the medical college, he told. The proctor added that the exact number of shots fired was still unclear, with some accounts suggesting three shots and others claiming as many as five. Later in the night, AMU Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon reached the medical college and assured strict action in the matter. Police officials said multiple teams have been formed to investigate the case. SP Mayank Pathak stated that CCTV footage from the campus and surrounding areas is being scanned and that all possible angles, including personal enmity, are being examined. He added that the police are gathering information from the victims family and assured that the accused would be arrested soon. According to officials, at least six police teams have been pressed into service to trace the attackers. The murder came hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke in the state Assembly about the states law-and-order situation. An atmosphere of security is essential for every person. Today, every person can say that investment is coming to UP because of the improved security environment, the Chief Minister said. Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party, he added, I would like to say to the Samajwadi Party and the opposition, tu idhar udhar ki baatein mat kar, yah toh bata ki yeh kaafila kyu loota... The Samajwadi Party became scattered and disorganised. It created an identity crisis for the entire state. Who was responsible for the dance of anarchy that was unleashed? CM Yogi further asserted that the rule of law prevails in Uttar Pradesh and that there are no communal riots. If anyone wants to know how rioters are dealt with, they should ask the maulana from Bareilly. There is neither a curfew nor any riot now. Everything is fine in Uttar Pradesh. This is the new UP, he said. Further details in the AMU shooting case are awaited as the investigation continues. (With input from agencies)
UP: Agra zone police launch 'Operation Jagriti' phase-5 to strengthen womens safety and empowerment
Agra Zone Police's Operation Jagriti is making strides in women's empowerment and safety, focusing on victim support, cyber harassment prevention, and reducing elopement cases. Phase-5, involving various departments and UNICEF, has reached over 5.5 lakh people through grassroots awareness drives. Previous phases showed significant drops in elopement and crimes against women.
UPs rural electrification marred by poor planning, financial mismanagement: CAG
A CAG audit in Uttar Pradesh has exposed massive planning and financial mismanagement in rural electrification schemes, DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA. Flawed project reports, inflated costs, and delayed execution led to over Rs 2,000 crore in lost grants. Critical objectives like off-grid connections and feeder separation were largely unmet, undermining the state's electrification drive.
Yogi: Bulldozers will act against anyone encroaching on govt land
