Political Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh as SP and Congress Target Owaisi
Tensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh politics as SP and Congress criticize Owaisis statements and BJPs actions toward Dalits. Political Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh as SP and Congress Target Owaisi
Cricketer Rinku Singh's mother, Bina Devi, brother Sonu Singh and sister Neha Singh met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence in Lucknow.The family handed him the wedding invitation and invited him to the marriage of Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, scheduled for December 4
Escorts Kubota plans new UP plant with 60,000-tractor capacity: CFO
Escorts Kubota plans to begin construction of a tractor facility in Uttar Pradesh early next fiscal year, with an initial capacity of 60,000 units that can be scaled up to one lakh units, as it prepares to expand production and tap future growth opportunities, a top official said. In an interview with PTI, Escorts Kubota Ltd Chief Financial Officer Bharat Madan said the proposed facility near Jewar airport is expected to take around two and a half years to complete. I think in the next year we are starting the commercial construction of the greenfield facility which will be for another 60,000 tractors in phase one and we hope to complete that in the next 2 to 2.5 years, Madan said. The capacity addition comes as the company is currently operating its tractor business at around 80-85 per cent average utilisation, with production utilisation touching nearly 90 per cent during the high-season quarter. Alongside the proposed manufacturing expansion, Escorts Kubota is seeing encouragi
Snatcher arrested in UP's Firozabad after police encounter
Digital Desk | Firozabad, Nov 15 (IANS) Police in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad have arrested an accused involved in snatching incidents, following a brief exchange of fire, officials said on Sunday. A few days ago, the accused, along with his accomplice, had allegedly snatched valuables at gunpoint from a couple and a lawyer. Police had been searching for the culprits ever since. Speaking to reporters, SP City Ravi Shankar Prasad said: A snatching incident was reported at Rasoolpur Police Station on November 7, and a day after a similar incident took place under Basai Mohammadpur Police Station. Cases were registered under the relevant sections, and we began collecting evidence. We examined CCTV footage and other details. During the investigation, the names of two accused persons surfaced, Vikas and Mohit. Both are residents of the Dakshin Police Station area. The investigation revealed that they were responsible for the incidents, he said. He added that the accused Vikas had already been arrested and sent to jail. The police officer further said, Today, we received information that the second accused, Mohit, was coming from Mohra towards Modinagar. Acting on this information, the Rasoolpur police were conducting a checking operation. During the operation, Mohit was spotted approaching from the front. An attempt was made to stop him, but upon seeing the police, he opened fire. The police also fired in self-defence. Following the brief exchange of fire, the accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg, Prasad stated. The accused was immediately sent to the trauma centre, where he is currently undergoing treatment under police custody. During the search, Rs 6,600 was recovered from his possession. According to the investigation, this amount was connected to the snatching incidents that took place in the two police station areas. In addition, one illegal country-made pistol and a live .315-bore cartridge were recovered from him. At present, Mohit is receiving treatment under police security, and we will carry out all further necessary legal proceedings in the matter, SP City Ravi Shankar Prasad added.
Suspect Injured in Encounter After Stabbing Attack on Colleague in Bulandshahr
A suspect was injured in a police encounter after allegedly stabbing a colleague in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Suspect Injured in Encounter After Stabbing Attack on Colleague in Bulandshahr
'Pressured him to marry, blackmailed him': UP sub-inspector dies by suicide on railway track
'Congress should settle for 50-65 seats': Samajwadi Party MP reacts to party's demand for 181 seats
A tussle over seat-sharing has begun between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The Congress has demanded 181 of the state's 403 Assembly seats. However, SP MP Shivpal Singh Patel has called the demand unreasonable, saying the Congress will get fewer than 100 seats.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to Distribute 2.5 Million Tablets to Youth
CM Yogi Adityanath announces the distribution of 2.5 million tablets to empower youth in Uttar Pradesh, building on a successful digital initiative. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to Distribute 2.5 Million Tablets to Youth
UP Polls: Akhilesh Yadav Predicts Change In UP, Launches Fresh Attack On Yogi Adityanath Government
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has stepped up his attack on the Yogi Adityanath government ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, he predicted a change in Uttar Pradesh, questioned the government's law and order record, criticised bulldozer action and flagged crimes against Dalits.
May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings
May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended warm greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja and prayed for peace and prosperity in society. Devotees are immersed in religious fervour and devotion as the [] The post May Lord Surya, Chhathi Maiyya bring happiness, peace into your lives: CM Yogi extends greetings appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Asaduddin Owaisi vows to oust Yogi, then Modi from power
Meerut: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed on Saturday, November 14, that his party would first oust Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from power and subsequently fight to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his position. Addressing a public meeting here ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Owaisi urged 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 .
Rising education spending fails to translate into better learning outcomes: Experts
Srinagar, Nov 14: A sharp rise in public expenditure on education has failed to deliver corresponding improvements in learning outcomes. The experts flagged the inefficient utilisation of funds, uneven teacher deployment and gaps in accountability as major challenges confronting Indias school education system. The issue came into focus at the 13th School Choice National Conference (SCNC), organised by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at FICCI, New Delhi. The policymakers, educationists and researchers have called for shifting the focus of education financing from infrastructure and administrative inputs to measurable learning outcomes. During the conference, the experts stressed that combined education spending by the Centre and states increased from Rs 5.8 lakh crore in 2020-21 to around Rs 9.2 lakh crore in 2024-25. The Union Budget allocation for school education also rose from Rs 54,800 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 83,562 crore in 2026-27. Despite the increased spending, learning outcomes have not kept pace, even as enrolment patterns indicate a growing preference for private schools. Addressing the conference, Advisor to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the challenge facing the education system had shifted from bringing every child to school to ensuring that every child learns, irrespective of the institution they attend. Referring to the 1968 National Policy on Education, Wani said the priority then was to ensure access to schools, while the question in 2026 was whether every child was actually learning. He said that education expenditure must move beyond infrastructure creation and focus on teachers and human resources besides pointing out serious mismatches in teacher deployment, with some schools having teachers but no students, while others have students but no teachers. He called for addressing these imbalances and highlighted the importance of skill development and employability alongside strengthening school and higher education. During the conference, a report on tracing the Public Financing of School Education in India was released, which tracked public expenditure across five statesAssam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradeshover seven budget cycles from 2018-19 to 2024-25. The report exposed a significant imbalance in education spending, finding that salaries, grants and running costs accounted for between 92 and nearly 99 percent of school education expenditure across the states studied. It also flagged persistent gaps in reimbursement to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. As per the report, the reimbursement rates in 2024-25 ranged from just 11.5 percent of per-child expenditure in Uttar Pradesh to 77.7 percent in Assam. In his keynote address, Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, V Vualnam said the country had a vast school education network comprising 14.67 lakh schools and 1.03 crore teachers. He questioned whether increasing layers of monitoring through biometrics, photographs and applications could adequately measure the actual effectiveness of teaching. During a discussion on public financing, speakers also questioned whether increasing allocations alone could improve education, pointing out that the relationship between resources, teaching quality and actual learning remained poorly understood. The conference further highlighted the fragmented structure of Indias school system. Former Secretary Department of School Education and Literacy, (DSEL) Sanjay Kumar said that while the Right to Education Act had delivered access, it was yet to deliver learning. He also pointed out that only about one in nine schools offered education up to Class 12, forcing many students to change institutions as they progressed. Around three in four children undergo three or more admissions between Classes 1 and 12, he added.
JKSA serves legal notice on UP minister over AMU, Jamia remarks
Srinagar, Nov 14:The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday served a legal notice on Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Thakur Raghuraj Singh over his alleged defamatory and communally inflammatory remarks describing Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) as hotbeds of terrorism and terrorist hubs, besides threatening to shut down both premier educational institutions. The Association has demanded an unconditional public apology, withdrawal of the remarks and a written undertaking against making similar statements in the future. The legal notice, as per a statement, issued through the Association's legal counsel, Advocate Shakir Mushtaq Parray, has been served on behalf of JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami and National Spokesperson Dr. Zubair Reshi. It calls upon the minister to retract his remarks made during an interview on November 10, 2026, in which he allegedly described AMU and JMI as centres of terrorism and threatened to shut down both universities. The Association said such statements by a person holding ministerial office were deeply irresponsible and could have serious implications for students, researchers, faculty members and alumni of the two Central universities. It pointed out that thousands of students from Jammu and Kashmir are pursuing higher education across the country, including at AMU and JMI, and that branding these institutions as terrorist hubs undermines their sense of security and exposes them to prejudice and discrimination. National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said public representatives holding constitutional and ministerial responsibilities must exercise restraint and responsibility rather than resort to rhetoric that stigmatises educational institutions and their students. AMU and Jamia are prestigious Central universities that have made immense contributions to India's education, research, public service and nation-building. Labelling them as hotbeds of terrorism and questioning the patriotism of their students is deeply damaging. Such remarks communalise education, stigmatise entire student communities and create an atmosphere of suspicion, exposing students, particularly those from Jammu and Kashmir, to profiling, harassment and discrimination. No student should have to prove their patriotism because of the university they attend or their regional or religious identity. Educational institutions must remain spaces of learning, dialogue and intellectual engagement, not targets of communal narratives, Khuehami said. The Association further emphasised that AMU and JMI are integral to India's educational heritage and nation-building, with distinguished contributions across political, administrative, academic, sporting and cultural fields. It said branding these historic institutions as centres of terrorism was an affront to generations of students, scholars and alumni who have contributed to the country. The legal notice also refers to the minister's previous alleged remarks against madrasas and Muslims, including his November 2021 description of madrasas as hideouts of terrorists and subsequent remarks in November 2025 allegedly branding AMU a hub of terrorists and claiming that educated Muslims become bigger terrorists. It states that the minister has failed to provide credible documentary, judicial or official evidence to substantiate these allegations. The notice invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, alleging offences relating to promoting enmity, prejudicing national integration and criminal defamation. The Association has given the minister seven days from receipt of the notice to publicly and formally retract his statements, tender an unconditional apology to the students, researchers, faculty members and alumni of AMU and JMI, and furnish all documentary, judicial or official material relied upon to substantiate his allegations. It has also sought a written undertaking that he will refrain from making or circulating similar statements in the future. Khuehami said the Association would pursue appropriate legal remedies if the minister failed to comply within the stipulated period. The notice warns that non-compliance would prompt the initiation of criminal proceedings under the relevant provisions of the BNS, recourse to the Superintendent of Police and the competent Judicial Magistrate under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the event of police inaction, and appropriate proceedings before the Allahabad High Court or the Supreme Court under Articles 226 and 32 of the Constitution.
Srinagar, Nov 14:A bureaucrat, who served in Kashmir, has found his rhythm. As an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, he helped revive a forgotten school of miniature painting at Basohli, wrote extensively about Jammu and Kashmirs history and religion, and eventually walked away from the bureaucracy to write. Decades after conceiving a fairy tale about a slave and an angel, Parvez Dewan found an unlikely musical partner in Denmark, Kim Barner, who helped him breathe a new life in the story. Dewans Sanober and the Slave is a story first imagined as a rock opera that found the musical imagination of the Danish composer in a recording studio in Denmark, and finally onto a compact disc in London. Talking to Greater Kashmir over phone, Dewan said, I continue to work on my literary pursuits. Many years ago, I wrote the libretto for an Arabian Nights-style fairy tale Sanobar and the Slave. My old partner in Denmark, Kim Barner, composed the music and had it recorded as a rock opera on compact disc in England. This is our second CD and our second rock opera together. While the music would not be sold commercially in India, Dewan and Barner have decided to make both the music and lyrics available free on the internet. Dewan, a 1977-batch IAS officer, was born in Srinagar. Educated at St Stephens College, Delhi, and Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, he went on to become the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir and held the post from 2001 to 2003. Dewan also held the post of Secretary in the Government of Indias Ministry of Tourism. In 2016, Dewan was appointed Advisor to Governor Narinder Nath Vohra. Barner, a Danish composer, singer, and producer has written hundreds of songs and several rock operas. The collaboration of Dewan and Barner is an unlikely meeting of two lives one shaped by the corridors of government, the other by the possibilities of music. The two got in touch during Dewans academic years at Cambridge University, through their late mutual associate Niels Holde. Barner went on to compose seven rock operas, two of which were done in collaboration with Dewan. For Dewan, Kashmir has had an organising presence. It appears in his administrative assignments, his research, his books, his encounters with forgotten traditions, and in the way he thinks about human aspiration. His books include A History of Kashmir, The People and Culture of Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Religion in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, The Other Kashmir, and Tibet: Fifty Years After. He may have left the secretariat, but the region that shaped his intellectual curiosity has never quite left his work. Dewan said that now a days, he is writing about Hindu-Muslim composite culture referred to as Ganga-Jamuni Tahzeeb in Uttar Pradesh, Shankar-Azan syncretic culture in Assam, and Kashmiriyat in Kashmir. He said this syncretic culture existed in India from the very moment Muslims landed in the region in 1192 CE. The first Muslim ruler in India in 1192 minted a coin of Lakshmi Devi, emperor Akbar had minted a coin of Ram and Sita. Three hundred years before that, rulers in Afghanistan had minted coins of Hindu deities. Hindus rulers in the region made Masjids for Muslims and Muslims constructed temples for Hindus, Dewan said. He said that when Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan referring to the death of an 85-year-old Hindu woman whose last rites were performed by two Muslim youth said, It happens only in Kerela, Satheesan seemed unaware of the syncretic culture of Kashmir where Muslims had been performing similar obligations for the Kashmiri Pandits for the past few decades. In reality, such syncretic culture can be found throughout the subcontinent from New Delhi to North West Frontier Province (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Dewan said. About his writings for rock opera, he said his first rock opera was Jennifer Merchant. It was also based on Kashmir. I wrote Watching Rainfall in the Dal when I lived in Jawahar Nagar, he said. For the European audience, we adopted it as Watching Rainfall in the Seine. Dewan said Sanober and the Slave was unlike European type story and totally an Arab type story. Sanober and the Slave is basically about a slave, Adnan, who works in a quarry. Sanober, an angel, comes to get a liquid that can only be found on earth. Adnan falls in love with her, but Sanober is not interested in him, he says about the story that he wrote years ago. Apart from Sanober and the Slave, Dewan also worked with Barner on The Odyssey and the duo is working together on their third joint project, which would be a double albumn. I have no commercial interest in these projects because it is Barner who puts his heart and soul into these projects, he said. Dewan says that almost all his work is inspired by Kashmir. No wonder, there is a distinctly Kashmiri thread running through his body of work.
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SP Leader Dismisses Congresss Demand for 181 Seats in UP Assembly Elections
SP leader Shivpal Singh Patel rejects Congresss bid for 181 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, suggesting fewer seats instead. SP Leader Dismisses Congresss Demand for 181 Seats in UP Assembly Elections
Amit Shah To Visit UP Post-Chhath To Quell Rift, Boost 2027 Poll Readiness
Union home minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Uttar Pradesh after Chhath to review the BJPs preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections.
Uttar Pradesh Election Commission Tightens Accountability for Voter List Accuracy
The Uttar Pradesh Election Commission implements strict measures to ensure voter list accuracy, holding officials accountable for errors. Uttar Pradesh Election Commission Tightens Accountability for Voter List Accuracy
UP seat-sharing pact: Congress deserves under 100 Assembly seats, says SP MP
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav announced on Saturday that the Congress has put forward a demand for 181 out of the 403 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming elections due early next year. As seat-sharing discussions commence ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) Parliamentarian Shivpal Singh Patel has refused to subscribe to the Congress party's reported demand for 181 seats, terming it unreasonable. Stating that the final seat allocation will be decided solely by SP President Akhilesh Yadav, Patel told IANS that it is not final, they (Congress) just have handed over the list, they will be given fewer than 100 seats. He said he hoped that hey (Congress) would agree on 50-60 seats or maximum 65 seats. Highlighting the stark disparity in their current legislative presencenoting that the Congress holds only two MLAs compared to the SP's extensive backing Patel added that a realistic capacity for the Congress lies between 50-60 or maximum 65 seats, adding that such figure like 181 seats would risk wasting resources. The SP Parlimentarian remarked that while the Congress may demand 181 seats, it would likely secure fewer than 100, saying that the party is currently not even worthy of 50 seats given its low tally of just two MLAs. Patel cautioned that conceding too many seats would demoralise SP's grassroots workers who have tirelessly built public trust across the state through 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhayak) Panchayats and rigorous fieldwork. He asserted that public support in the state firmly aligns with Akhilesh Yadav's governance and welfare initiatives. While acknowledging that alliances require mutual cooperation, Patel cautioned that exceeding reasonable limits would jeopardise electoral outcomes. Despite the stark difference in Assembly seat expectations, Akhilesh Yadav has firmly asserted that the two opposition allies (Congress and SP) will contest the polls together, with the overarching goal of defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Senior leaders from both parties are scheduled to meet on November 17 to commence formal negotiations on a final seat-sharing formula. As the principal Opposition party and the larger partner in the state alliance, the SP is expected to bargain hard during the upcoming discussions. On being asked even if Congress does not agree on less than 181 seats, Patel said, Akhilesh Yadav is the SP Chief, his decision will be final... he is party chief after all. The seat-sharing negotiations will heavily weigh past electoral performances. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-SP alliance tasted significant success by winning 43 out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Parliamentary seats, with the SP bagging 37 and the Congress winning six. However, Uttar Pradesh Assembly dynamics present a different picture. In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress contested 399 seats independently but managed to win only two, down from seven in 2017. In contrast, the SP demonstrated robust growth, winning 111 of the 347 seats it contested in 2022a massive improvement over its 47 seats in 2017.
Woman Murdered In UP's Saharanpur
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Triple Passport Fraudster Nabbed At Bhubaneswar Airport
A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested at Bhubaneswar airport for allegedly possessing three passports obtained using forged documents and different identities. The fraud was discovered during an immigration check after he arrived from Bangkok. He had used these passports to travel internationally multiple times since 2017.
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Chirag Paswan, Prashant Kishor criticise Raj Thackeray over Chhath remarks
Union Minister Chirag Paswan and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over his remarks on Chhath Puja, accusing him of targeting people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for political relevance
Chhath Puja 2026: why devotees worship the setting Sun and what makes Kharna significant
As Chhath Puja enters its second day on Saturday, devotees are observing Kharna, the ritual that precedes a 36-hour fast without food or water. The four-day festival, especially important in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, honours Surya Dev, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya through prayers for health, prosperity and the well-being of [] The post Chhath Puja 2026: why devotees worship the setting Sun and what makes Kharna significant appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Uttar Pradesh Government Promotes Clean and Plastic-Free Ghats for Chhath Festival
The UP government is ensuring clean, beautiful, and plastic-free ghats for the Chhath festival, enhancing facilities for devotees. Uttar Pradesh Government Promotes Clean and Plastic-Free Ghats for Chhath Festival
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) In a significant move to strengthen cross-border connectivity and promote religious tourism, Indian Railways has approved a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal with Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, India. The initiative is expected to bring people of the two neighbouring countries closer while reinforcing their shared cultural, historical and religious heritage. The proposed train service will connect two important destinations associated with the Ramayana tradition. Janakpur Dham is celebrated as the birthplace of Mata Sita, while Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram. The new rail link will make travel between these two sacred places more convenient for pilgrims, tourists and other passengers. According to the announcement issued by the Press Information Bureau on Saturday, the train will cover approximately 604 kilometres between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya Cantt. During its journey, it will pass through several important towns and cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The train will have commercial stoppages at Jaynagar, Madhubani, Shisho, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Mankapur and Ayodhya Dham, apart from its terminal stations. The weekly service will originate from Janakpur Dham every Saturday, while the return journey from Ayodhya Cantt. will begin every Monday. This arrangement is expected to provide passengers with an additional and convenient travel option between the two countries. The new railway connection will give a major boost to religious tourism. Devotees interested in exploring destinations associated with the Ramayana will benefit from this connectivity. It will also encourage the development of cross-border tourism circuits and make pilgrimage journeys easier for people from India and Nepal. Apart from religious tourism, the service is expected to benefit students, business travellers, families and local communities. Improved connectivity could create new economic opportunities for hotels, restaurants and transport operators. Small traders and traditional artisans along the route will also benefit. It is significant for the border regions of Bihar and Nepal. Stronger transport connections across the border can support trade, employment and social interaction. India and Nepal share centuries-old cultural, historical and social relationships. The introduction of this train service represents another important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and people-to-people connection.
Enhanced Travel for Chhath Festival in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, November 14: To facilitate travel during the Chhath Festival, over 14,000 buses will be operational in Uttar Pradesh. The state government has issued strict directives to ensure Enhanced Travel for Chhath Festival in Uttar Pradesh
UP Man Arrested at Bhubaneswar Airport for Holding 3 Passports Under Fake Identities
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Railway Board Approves Weekly Train Between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya
New Delhi, November 14, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Railway Board has approved a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal with Ayodhya Cantt in Uttar Pradesh. Railway Board Approves Weekly Train Between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya
'1 more than...': Akhilesh reveals Cong's seat demand for UP poll
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav revealed that the Congress has sought 181 seats for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, affirming the INDIA bloc's unity against the BJP. Yadav also highlighted issues like alleged theft of Ram temple donations and government failures as key poll planks, while dismissing any alliance with the BSP.
Congress wants to contest 181 seats in 2027 UP polls, indicates Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated on Saturday that the Congress has expressed its wish to contest 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, while asserting that the INDIA bloc would remain united to defeat the ruling BJP in the state. Asked at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in Delhi whether the Congress is seeking to contest 100 seats, Yadav said the party has demanded more than that. Asked if the demand was of 200 seats, he replied, A little less than that. When the interviewer suggested 180 seats, Yadav said, Add one more, indicating that the Congress has sought 181 seats from the SP. We have made up our mind on how many seats we will contest. The Samajwadi Party and the INDIA alliance will defeat the BJP together, he said, adding that the heft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be a major poll issue. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has 403 seats. Asked if he is considering an alliance with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawat
As political activity gathers pace in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the Congress said on Saturday that the seat-sharing talks with Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party (SP) would probably be held on November 17, underling that it has already submitted a list of 180 seats where it is eyeing to contest.
Prashant Kishor criticised Raj Thackeray over his Chhath Puja remarks, accusing the MNS chief of targeting people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to attract media attention.
'We'll be kingmakers in UP polls': Azad bets big on tie-up with Owaisi
Chandrashekhar Azad has formed a political alliance with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi, aiming to bolster Dalit-Muslim unity ahead of Uttar Pradesh's upcoming elections. The partnership seeks to propose a Dalit chief ministerial candidate, challenging the BJP's polarization tactics. Their agenda emphasizes reforms in education and rural development for disadvantaged communities. A significant rally is planned for November 26 to demonstrate their collective political strength and solidarity.
Bijnor Police Suspended For Bribe
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Puri Resigns from UP Rajya Sabha Seat After Re-Election from MP
Puri's term from Uttar Pradesh was due to end on November 25.
Hardeep Singh Puri Quits UP Rajya Sabha Seat to Begin New Madhya Pradesh Term
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri formally resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, paving the way for him to assume his new parliamentary role representing Madhya Pradesh. Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan accepted Puris resignation with immediate effect from November 14, 2026. Confirming the development, Rajya Sabha Secretary General P. [] The post Hardeep Singh Puri Quits UP Rajya Sabha Seat to Begin New Madhya Pradesh Term appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi AQI at 367; rain may bring relief
Delhi's air quality stayed in the very poor bracket on Saturday, though the India Meteorological Department noted that upcoming rainfall could bring marginal relief over the next few days.The capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 367a slight dip from Friday's reading of 373keeping it firmly in the very poor range. Both the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) and the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi forecast modest improvements ahead, noting that PM2.5 and PM10 levels are expected to drop over the next 48 hours.Across the 59 active monitoring stations reporting data on Saturday:17 recorded severe levels38 fell into the very poor range3 registered as poor1 was in the moderate zonePer Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, AQI readings are categorized as good (050), satisfactory (51100), moderate (101200), poor (201300), very poor (301400), and severe (401500).Key pollution driversPrimary Pollutant: PM10 was the main pollutant affecting the national capital on Saturday.Sectoral Breakdown: Data from the Decision Support System (DSS) indicated that vehicular transport was the top contributor to Delhi's pollution at 20.5%, followed by stubble burning at 13.3%.Regional farm-fire dataA bulletin from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute's Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS) Laboratory reported 537 satellite-detected crop residue-burning incidents across six states on Saturday:Madhya Pradesh: 246Punjab: 214Uttar Pradesh: 33Rajasthan: 33Haryana: 11Between September 15 and November 13, satellites tracked a cumulative total of 11,342 farm fires across these regions.
Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Bhai Dooj Murder Suspects
Two suspects involved in the murder of a man during Bhai Dooj celebrations in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, were arrested after an encounter where they sustained gunshot wounds. The victim, Ankush, was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law and other family members over an old enmity.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Fast bowler Saurabh Dubeys four-wicket haul set up a comfortable seven-wicket win for Vidarbha over Goa on Day One of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Tamil Nadu squeezed past Railways by six runs in a tense finish to a thrilling game. Vidarbha skipper Atharva Taide won the toss at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground 2 in Kolkata and chose to field, and his bowlers backed the call. Goa could only post 146/9 in their 20 overs, with Deepraj Gaonkars 39 the top score. Dubey returned with 4-30 and was duly named Player of the Match. Vidarbha lost opener Danish Malewar early in reply, but Taide and R. Samarth then took charge. The pair added 114 runs for the second wicket, Taide making 52 and Samarth 53, which took the contest away from Goa. Vedant Jajoo (23 not out) and Yash Kadam (nine not out) completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu had to work much harder to get their first win of the competition. Shahrukh Khans unbeaten 46 off 30 balls and a 13-ball 31 from Rajkumar Ravichandran lifted them to 172/7 after being pushed into batting first. Ravichandrans quickfire cameo, at a strike rate of 200, gave the innings a valuable push. Railways looked dead and buried at 79/6, with Varun Chakaravarthy conceding just five runs in two overs and picking up two wickets. Zuber Ali (46 off 37 balls) and Toufik Mondal (57 off 22 balls) then produced a stunning seventh-wicket partnership of 69 runs off 31 balls that kept Railways in the hunt. Though Mondal was dismissed in the 15th over, tension rose further with Ali and Kunal at the crease. With 19 runs needed from three overs, Railways looked set to win until Gurjapneet Singh kept his cool by defending 11 runs in the final over as Tamil Nadu sealed a hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh won over Assam by 16 runs (via VJD Method). Mridul Surrochs 52 carried Himachal Pradesh to 176/6 in 20 overs. Assam had reached 119/6 in 15 overs before inclement weather got the game in Himachal Pradeshs favour. Elsewhere, Rajasthan secured a six-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh. Sameer Rizvis 74 not out off 35 balls carried Uttar Pradesh to 171/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan completed the chase in 15.4 overs, thanks to Abhijeet Tomars 63 and 48 from Rohan Rajbhar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
UP BJP targets restoration of Hindu voters
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has directed its district-level leaders to launch a campaign to restore the names of eligible Hindu voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The campaign is expected to begin on November 20, with the party targeting the restoration of between 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 .
Puri resigns from Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat after being re-elected from MP
Hardeep Singh Puri was elected unopposed for the Madhya Pradesh seat on November 5, with his tenure ending on April 2, 2030
'One more than 180 seats': Akhilesh Yadav reveals Congress' seat demand for 2027 UP elections
Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that the Congress has demanded 181 seats under the seat-sharing agreement for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh due early next year. However, he asserted that the INDIA bloc remains united and outlined that defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains principle goal of the alliance.
Uttar Pradesh to Conduct Social Audit in Over 26,000 Schools for Enhanced Transparency
Uttar Pradesh initiates a social audit for 26,720 schools to ensure transparency and accountability in the education system. Uttar Pradesh to Conduct Social Audit in Over 26,000 Schools for Enhanced Transparency
Hardeep Singh Puri resigns from UP Rajya Sabha seat after unopposed election win from Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh, with Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepting his resignation from November 14. Puri was elected unopposed from Madhya Pradesh on November 5, and his new tenure will continue until April 2, 2030.
Govt greenlights weekly train connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal with Ayodhya
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The government on Saturday announced the introduction of a new weekly train service between Janakpur Dham in Nepal and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The service will establish an important rail link between two destinations deeply associated with the Ramayana tradition Janakpur Dham, revered as the birthplace of Mata Sita, and Ayodhya, the birthplace of Prabhu Shri Ram. Covering approximately 604 kilometres, the weekly service will connect Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya Cantt., passing through several important towns and cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The train will have commercial stoppages at Jaynagar, Madhubani, Shisho, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Mankapur and Ayodhya Dham, besides its terminal stations. The service will operate once a week, with its originating days being Saturday from Janakpur Dham and Monday from Ayodhya Cantt. The initiative will provide passengers from both countries with improved access to these prominent religious and cultural centres while reinforcing their shared civilisational heritage, according to Indian Railways. Through this initiative, Indian Railways continues to expand passenger connectivity while supporting regional tourism, economic activity and the enduring friendship between the two neighbouring countries. The new service is expected to make cross-border travel more convenient for pilgrims, tourists and other passengers. It will facilitate religious journeys between Janakpur and Ayodhya, encourage tourism circuits associated with the Ramayana and provide greater mobility to people travelling for education, business and family-related purposes, according to an official statement. The new train service will add another dimension to bilateral cooperation by using railway connectivity to bring communities closer. Improved rail access is also expected to benefit local economies along the route by creating opportunities for tourism operators, hospitality establishments, local traders,and traditional artisans. For communities in the border regions of Bihar and Nepal, the service will offer an additional passenger transport option and strengthen economic and social linkages.
Yogi Adityanath Highlights ODOP Success, Pushes One District One Cuisine Initiative
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the impact of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, saying it has boosted state exports to over Rs 2 lakh crore and generated employment for lakhs of artisans and youth. He also spoke about the potential of One District One Cuisine and emphasised the importance of traditional Indian music.
Bhupender Yadav stresses efforts by all states to fight Delhi-NCR air pollution
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday emphasised that coordinated efforts, field-level accountability and visible action on the ground are essential to effectively address the challenge of air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Chairing a review meeting to assess measures undertaken by Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for mitigation of air pollution, the Union Minister stressed that real-time inputs from sensors, cameras and satellites must be used alongside physical inspections to identify violations and ensure swift enforcement. He also called upon all NCR states and agencies to ensure time-bound completion of pending actions and undertake extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns involving citizens, resident welfare associations (RWAs), transport associations and the construction industry. The Union Minister directed all agencies to ensure strict implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and called upon NCR states to adopt Delhi's hotspot-focused winter action plan, covering traffic management, work-from-home measures, construction restrictions and prevention of open burning. In accordance with The Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) order dated October 30, dust-generating Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities have been restricted across NCR from November 5 and 6. Bhupender Yadav called for expediting the PARIVARTAN Scheme (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) for replacing pre-BS-VI trucks and buses with BS-VI, CNG and electric vehicles by 2028, particularly accelerating beneficiary registrations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana by organising PARIVARTAN Melas at state level immediately. The Union Minister called upon states to bridge the 6,747 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) gap in municipal solid waste processing capacity, strictly prevent open dumping and burning, and expedite remediation of legacy waste at Okhla, Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Bandhwari. He also called for physical inspection of more than 3,000 active Construction and Demotion sites, timely lifting of waste from secondary collection points, ensuring functional recycling plants and digital tracking of waste from collection to processing through Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs). Highlighting the need for targeted interventions, Yadav emphasised that all NCR states must identify pollution hotspots in major cities and prepare focused Hotspot Action Plans, particularly covering markets, schools, hospitals, railway stations and bus terminals.
Uttar Pradesh Doubles Valor Awards and Increases Stamp Duty Exemption for Martyrs Families
CM Yogi Adityanath announces doubled valor awards and increased stamp duty exemption for martyrs families in Meerut. Uttar Pradesh Doubles Valor Awards and Increases Stamp Duty Exemption for Martyrs Families
The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating the goals of the Nipun Bharat Mission to strengthen the quality of basic education in the states council schools and assess students actual learning competencies.
Hindus should learn unity from Islam: Uttar Pradesh MLA Raja Bhaiya
He accused that all political parties except one or two do not want unity among Hindus
