Jhansi District: A Political Stronghold in Uttar Pradeshs Bundelkhand Region Ahead of 2027 Elections
Jhansi districts political landscape is pivotal in Uttar Pradesh, with NDA dominance shaping the 2027 elections. Jhansi District: A Political Stronghold in Uttar Pradeshs Bundelkhand Region Ahead of 2027 Elections
BJP Dominates UP And Karnataka In MLC Polls, Opposition Wins 3 In Maharashtra
In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won six of the 11 legislative council seats while the Samajwadi Party secured five
Fatwa issued against Sara Ali Khan over Kedarnath temple visit
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khans visits to Kedarnath have often grabbed attention. Now, her latest trip to the shrine has sparked controversy after Uttar Pradesh based Islamic cleric Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi issued a fatwa over her offering prayers there. Sara visited the temple on October 25 and was seen waiting in a 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 confident of securing majority in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, says Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure a resounding majority in the state in the 2027 Assembly elections, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to address the party's state working committee meeting in Lucknow. Pathak said Shah's participation would provide fresh energy and guidance to the party's organisational structure in Uttar Pradesh. Today, the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is holding a meeting of its working committee. Our respected Home Minister, Amit Shah, who acts as a mentor to us all, will inaugurate the proceedings and provide fresh energy and guidance to the party's organisational structure in the state. The people of Uttar Pradesh stand with the Bharatiya Janata Party, and in 2027, the BJP will secure a resounding majority, he said. Commenting on the INDIA bloc's questions over constitutional institutions, Pathak said the country was governed by the Consti...
UP Weather Alert: Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in 4 Eastern Districts, Winds May Reach 50 Kmph
Lucknow, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Residents of eastern Uttar Pradesh and the Terai region have been advised to remain alert as changing weather conditions may bring heavy UP Weather Alert: Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in 4 Eastern Districts, Winds May Reach 50 Kmph
Uttar Pradesh: Schools Shut In Noida For State-Level Test; 2 Districts Due To Rain
UP School Holiday Today: In Gautam Buddh Nagar, schools are closed due to the PET 2026 examination, which is being conducted at 32 centres across the district in two shifts.
UP BJP leaders say Amit Shahs visit to boost party workers ahead of 2027 polls
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) BJP leaders on Friday said Union Home Minister Amit Shahs participation in the partys Uttar Pradesh State Working Committee meeting would boost the morale of workers and provide guidance ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking to IANS, UP Minister Narendra Kumar Kashyap said HM Shahs visit would energise party workers, while discussions would focus on preparing a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming elections. The visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the Bharatiya Janata Partys State Working Committee meeting will boost the enthusiasm of party workers. Discussions will also focus on formulating a comprehensive strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections, with the aim of forming the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the third consecutive time, he said. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, while speaking to the media, said, It is the Bharatiya Janata Party's Working Committee meeting. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is like a guardian to all of us, will inaugurate the meeting and provide fresh energy and guidance to the party's organisational structure in the state. Rajya Sabha member Geeta Shakya said the meeting was the first State Working Committee gathering following the partys reconstitution. Today is the first working committee meeting following the reconstitution of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Our leader and guide, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is joining us today. We are excited and eagerly awaiting his arrival to receive his guidance, she said. BJP MLA Abhay Singh said HM Shah was being warmly welcomed in Lucknow and across the state. He added that the Home Ministers visit was expected to bring fresh decisions and direction for the party. The Bharatiya Janata Party is not making any new preparations; it works round the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year, he said. BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said the party regularly organises working committee meetings, study sessions and training programmes because it functions as an organisation rather than a family-run outfit. This distinctive organisational functioning is what makes the BJP a party with a difference, he said. BJP MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh also expressed enthusiasm over HM Shahs participation, saying party leaders and office-bearers were looking forward to his guidance as preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections gathered momentum. Amit Shah will address the Uttar Pradesh BJP's state executive committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday, as the party steps up its organisational preparations and begins gearing up for the 2027 Assembly elections. The meeting will review the party's organisational activities and discuss its future action plan, with a focus on strengthening the party's grassroots network and improving coordination among its leaders and workers across the state. The official X account of the Office of Union Home Minister announced the programme on Thursday, saying, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji will address the Uttar Pradesh BJP's state executive meeting in Lucknow tomorrow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, both Deputy CMs, senior state leaders and members of the state executive committee are expected to attend the meeting. The deliberations are likely to focus on organisational preparedness, the party's election strategy and plans for the 2027 Assembly polls. The BJP is expected to review its organisational structure and discuss ways to strengthen its presence at the grassroots level ahead of the electoral contest. The meeting assumes significance as the party looks to accelerate its organisational activities across Uttar Pradesh and ensure better coordination between its state leadership and workers at the grassroots level.
Uttar Pradesh: 2 killed, woman critically injured as two-storey house collapses in Bulandshahr
Two people were killed, and a woman was critically injured after a two-storey house collapsed in the Chhatari area of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, officials said on Friday. Rescue operations are underway following the incident, while further details regarding the circumstances leading to the house collapse are awaited. Chhatari Nagar Panchayat Chairman Haji Salim said that a woman survived the incident and was referred to Aligarh for treatment. Speaking to ANI, he said, Two people died, and only one woman survived in the incident. She has been referred to Aligarh. Meanwhile, a family member, Gyanchand, confirmed that the deceased included his son and younger brother. He said that his mother had been admitted to a hospital in Aligarh and that her condition remained critical. In this, two people: one is my son, and one is my younger brother. Both have passed away. Mother is admitted [in the hospital] in Aligarh. Her condition is very critical, said Gynachand. The local admin...
UP: Under-construction house collapses in Bulandshahr, three rescued safely
Digital Desk | Bulandshahr, Oct 30 (IANS) An under-construction two-storey building collapsed in Chhatari town of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district early Friday, trapping three people under the debris. Rescue teams responded swiftly and managed to pull all three victims, including a woman, out safely. Police officials said the woman is in stable condition, while the two injured men were rushed to a hospital for treatment. According to preliminary reports, the building suddenly collapsed at around 1 a.m. while construction work was underway. The collapse triggered panic in the area, prompting local residents to alert the authorities. Soon after, police personnel, district administration officials, firefighters, and teams from the SDRF and NDRF reached the site and launched a rescue operation. An Additional District Magistrate (ADM) from the Finance and Revenue Department said authorities received information that three people were trapped beneath the rubble of the collapsed structure in the Chhatari police station area. Emergency response teams, including the fire department, NDRF, MDRV unit, and local administration, were immediately deployed to the location. During the rescue operation, all three victims, comprising one woman and two men, were successfully extracted from the debris. While the woman did not sustain serious injuries, the two men were sent to a medical facility for immediate care. The ADM further stated that SDRF personnel and a Multi-Disaster Response Vehicle from neighbouring Aligarh district were also called in to assist. Rescue efforts were carried out through coordinated action involving the police, administration, and fire department. NDRF teams also conducted a canine search at the site to ensure no one else remained trapped. Earlier, on October 26, two people died after slabs of a building collapsed at Milan Garden in the Harsh Vihar area of Northeast Delhi. The victims, who were trapped under the debris, were rescued and rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The incident occurred when a new floor was being constructed above an old house. During the construction work, a portion of the existing roof gave way, causing the newly laid slab above it to collapse as well, trapping two people under the rubble.
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Three Rescued After Two-Story Building Collapses in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
A two-story building collapsed in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, leading to a rescue operation that saved three individuals, including a woman. Three Rescued After Two-Story Building Collapses in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Highlights Improved Law and Order for Womens Safety
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasizes enhanced safety for women and thriving businesses in Uttar Pradesh under his administration. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Highlights Improved Law and Order for Womens Safety
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Overnight rain brings a Shimla-Manali-like chill to Delhi-NCR and parts of Uttar Pradesh, lowering temperatures and improving air quality.
UP to bar from jobs those tied to outfits that stir violence to change societal order
2 videos, 3 killings, 1 state-level shooter: How a parking dispute turned deadly in Lucknow
Delhi Weather Today: On Friday, October 30, weather patterns across India show notable variations. Delhi faces cloudy skies and light rain, with thunderstorms possible. Coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh will begin experiencing heavy rainfall from November 1 to November 3. Both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are under warning for moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms. In contrast, Tamil Nadu will enjoy sunny spells, with minimal chances of rain.
J&K faces Rs 95 lakh interest bill for delayed power payments
Srinagar, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir has been saddled with an interest liability of nearly Rs 95 lakh for delays in clearing electricity-related payments, an amount that has added to the financial burden of its power sector without bringing any additional electricity to consumers. The liability, disclosed in a fresh statement issued by the Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), is the highest among 140 utilities and entities listed across northern India and accounts for nearly 45 per cent of the region's total interest payable for the April-June quarter of 2026. The figures come as Kashmir heads into winter, when electricity demand rises and the power department faces the annual challenge of maintaining supply to households and businesses. According to a Document by NRPC, dated October 27, accessed by Rising Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir has been assessed Rs 94,95,917.56 as interest on delayed payment of deviation settlement charges. The total interest payable by all listed utilities stands at Rs 2.12 crore. Punjab has been assessed just Rs 26,021, while Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have no interest payable against their names. Jammu and Kashmir's interest liability is more than 365 times that of Punjab. The charges arise from a mechanism through which power utilities settle differences between the electricity they were scheduled to draw from the grid and what they actually drew. Payments under this mechanism must be cleared within prescribed timelines, with delays attracting interest. For Jammu and Kashmir, the Rs 95 lakh is therefore not a payment towards purchasing electricity. It is an additional financial obligation arising because payments were delayed. While the interest liability cannot be directly linked to any particular power cut or increase in consumer tariffs, it represents an expense that could have been avoided through timely settlement of dues. The NRPC statement does not explain why Jammu and Kashmir accumulated such a large interest amount or identify the individual payments responsible for it. It also does not disclose the principal amount involved or whether the interest has since been cleared. The figures have emerged against the backdrop of continuing concerns over Jammu and Kashmir's ability to meet electricity demand during the colder months, particularly in the Valley, where dependence on electricity for heating places additional pressure on the system. The financial position of the power sector assumes added importance during this period, when arrangements for electricity procurement and grid management become crucial to maintaining supplies. The NRPC has given utilities 15 days from October 27 to point out any discrepancies in the calculations. In the absence of objections, the amounts will be treated as final. The committee has asked the concerned entities to deposit the interest into the Northern Region Deviation Pool Account maintained by the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre. The statement covers the first quarter of 2026-27 alone, leaving open the question of whether further interest liabilities have accumulated since June.
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Major Animal Smuggling Bust In Ghazipur
Nine alleged animal smugglers from Bihar and Jharkhand were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district on Thursday. Police rescued 17 animals being transported in a cruel manner in three pickup vans and recovered mobile phones and cash from the accused. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
BJP Dominates Unnao: All Six Assembly Seats Under Party Control Ahead of 2027 Elections
The BJP holds all six assembly seats in Unnao, making it a critical area as political parties gear up for the 2027 elections in Uttar Pradesh. BJP Dominates Unnao: All Six Assembly Seats Under Party Control Ahead of 2027 Elections
Ravi Kishan Observes Karwa Chauth Fast, Wife Washes His Feet; Watch Couple Celebrate The Festival
Karwa Chauth 2026 was celebrated by Gorakhpur MP and actor Ravi Kishan with his wife and family at the residence of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak in Lucknow on Thursday, October 29. The celebration saw the coming
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108-member UP delegation from former Naxal-hit districts leaves for Natl Unity Day parade
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Forced Conversion Case: Three Arrested In Pilibhit
Three individuals have been arrested in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on allegations of pressuring a man into religious conversion and threatening him. The arrests followed a complaint filed by Hitesh Kumar Saxena, who claimed he was coerced into conversion in 2023 and again on April 4, 2025, after being drawn into a relationship.
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Yogi Govt's New Job Rules Spark Row: Can Protesters Be Denied Government Jobs?
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to shut the doors of government jobs for those who call for a violent regime change. Amid ongoing controversy over the calls for a egime change during the recent protest, the Yogi Adityanath government has tightened rules for character verification of candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs drawing strong criticism from the Opposition Samajwadi Party and the Congress. The government order has made it clear that individuals found involved in violent activities aimed at egime change could be barred from public employment. However, the government has clarified that no candidate can be declared ineligible solely on the basis of their political ideology. The mere registration of an FIR or the pendency of an investigation will also not automatically disqualify an applicant.
Over 22.4 Million Farmers in Uttar Pradesh to Receive Kisan Samman Nidhi Funds
Over 22.4 million farmers in Uttar Pradesh will receive 4,482.19 crores through the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme on Friday. Over 22.4 Million Farmers in Uttar Pradesh to Receive Kisan Samman Nidhi Funds
No recognised medical degree: Nine fake doctors held in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 29 (IANS) As many as nine fake doctors were apprehended during simultaneous raids on clinics in the Dindoli area of Surat on Thursday, with the police and health department seizing medicines, injections, syrups and medical equipment worth around Rs 95,000, officials said on Thursday. The raids were conducted jointly by the Surat City Special Operations Group (SOG) and teams from the District Health Department after dummy patients were sent to the clinics to verify information that individuals without recognised medical qualifications were treating patients. Deputy Commissioner of Police (SOG) Rajdeepsinh Nakum told IANS that the operation had been planned in coordination with the office of the Chief District Health Officer, Dr Anil Patel. Raids were planned from the morning by the SOG and the Chief District Health Officers team. Several locations were raided simultaneously, and nine bogus doctors were apprehended, Nakum said. He said the accused had different educational backgrounds, including schooling up to Classes 10 and 12, a Bachelor of Arts degree and training in electropathy. However, they were allegedly practising as doctors without the required recognised medical qualifications. Some of them were earning Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 a day and were practising as bogus doctors. The SOG and Health Department teams carried out an intensive operation and apprehended all of them, he added. According to the police, the accused were identified as Rohit Patil, Parmanand Patel, Aartidevi Maurya, Mahesh Rajput, Kamalaprasad Gond, Sopan Patil, Manoharlala Kumawat, Dinesh Bharti and Kishor Vishwas. The police said Patil had allegedly been running Mauli Clinic in Navagam of Dindoli for three years and had previously worked as a compounder at a hospital in Sangamner. He was also arrested in Aurangabad of Maharashtra, in 2024 in a case involving the alleged sale of fake pregnancy medicines. Patel had allegedly operated Manisha Clinic for five years, while Maurya, who had studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree, had run Aashi Clinic for one-and-a-half years. She had previously worked as a nurse at Amardeep Hospital in Godadara of Surat for five years, according to the police. Rajput had allegedly run Maya Clinic for eight years, while Gond had operated Krishna Clinic for 10 years. Gond had reportedly worked as a compounder at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Sopan Patil had allegedly operated Shree Sai Clinic for seven years and had studied electropathy. Kumawat, who had studied pharmacy, had reportedly run Shree Radhekrishna Clinic for six months. Bharti had allegedly operated Sahgar Clinic for three years, while Vishwas had run Sadguru Sant Kripal Clinic for six years. Both had studied up to Class 12 and had previously worked at other clinics or hospitals. The police said the accused had allegedly earned between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3,500 a day through their practices. The raids followed instructions from Surat Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir to identify clinics being run by people without medical degrees or on the basis of allegedly fabricated qualifications. SOG teams, acting under the supervision of DCP Nakum and the supervision of Police Inspector A.S. Sonara, conducted checks across the city before verifying the information about the Dindoli clinics. The seized material was valued at Rs 95,138. Cases have been registered against the nine accused at Dindoli police station. The District Health Department will initiate separate proceedings under the Clinical Establishments Act, officials said.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) and CPI-M on Thursday opposed the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's move to declare individuals associated with organisations advocating violent changes to the existing social system, as ineligible for appointment to government jobs, calling it an attack of freedom of expression. Under the revised guidelines, participation in protests or activities aimed at changing the existing system through violence could render candidates ineligible for government employment. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has clarified that no candidate will be disqualified solely on the basis of their political ideology. Speaking to IANS, SP MP Harendra Singh Malik requested the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify two things. First, how many government jobs have they provided so far? Second, will they ensure that young people who do not participate in protests are given jobs? Let them guarantee that! We will manage with elderly people at protests, he said. Malik accused the state government of strangling the people and murdering democracy. Freedom of expression is our constitutional right, and they are taking that away too, forcing us to remain mere spectators, he said. Echoing similar view, SP MP Ramashankar Rajbhar called the Yogi Adityanath government as dictatorial. This dictatorial government is not ready to listen to dissent. What is the connection between a job and a protest? If an injustice is done to someone who is already employed, can they not protest? If someone has participated in a protest at some point, does that mean they cannot get a job? Will people be removed from jobs for protesting, or will advertisements state that those who have participated in protests will not be given jobs? he asked, while terming the order as Tughlaqi decree. The SP leader also told IANS, For 12 years in Delhi and nine years in Uttar Pradesh, whenever people have taken to the streets, this government has adopted a dictatorial approach. But this will not work. The government is not providing jobs and is looking for various excuses to avoid doing so. While underlining that 'freedom of expression' is a fundamental right granted by the Constitution, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat said: If I am a student, if I am a young woman protesting for the rights of women, if I am protesting against the government's wrong policies, then I will not get my character certificate. Which law can change this? This is unconstitutional because it is an attack on the fundamental rights, on the democratic right to dissent, she claimed. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) backed the Uttar Pradesh government's directive, citing importance of background verification of candidates. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal said: I wholeheartedly welcome the order issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. I have also served as an IPS officer. In every government job, whether it is for a peon or an IPS officer, character verification is mandatory. You can get a government job only after your character certificate has been verified, even if you are otherwise fully qualified for the position. Those people can't be employed who are found to have indulged in adverse or criminal acts and even have cases registered against them, he told IANS.
UP cybercrime cases: Girls make up 75% of 24 rescued children; youngest victims aged just 2
UP MLC results reignites demand for ballot paper voting
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, conducted using ballot papers, have reignited the debate over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) versus ballot papers ahead of the 2027 UP assembly polls. While the BJP maintained its lead, the Samajwadi Party made significant gains, prompting renewed calls for ballot paper usage in future elections.
No government jobs in Uttar Pradesh for protesters involved in regime change through violence
The revised guidelines will apply to character verification in government departments, public sector corporations, boards and urban and rural local bodies; the government added, however, that political ideology alone cannot be grounds for disqualification
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Kanpur Man Arrested For Selling Fake Email IDs To Foreigners
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Ankit Shankhwar, 24, from Kanpur for allegedly creating and selling fake email IDs to individuals in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries. These IDs were reportedly used to send bomb threats to schools and establishments in major Indian cities, as well as to a concert and a Bollywood actor's residence. The investigation revealed Shankhwar used proxy servers and cryptocurrency for transactions, establishing links with foreign nationals for this illicit trade since 2021.
Cash worth crores suspected in 3 drums recovered from field in UP's Prayagraj village
'Double Defeat Of Double Engine Government': Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP After UP MLC Polls
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the BJP's performance in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections was a double defeat. He also said the results had brought his party closer to victory in the 2027 Assembly elections.
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
'Double-defeat of double-engine govt': Akhilesh Yadav on BJP's MLC polls performance
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday (October 29) termed the BJP's performance in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections a double defeat and said the results had set the stage for his party's victory...
Weather Tomorrow, October 30: The India Meteorological Department has forecast significant thunderstorms and hailstorms in Delhi and nearby regions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across several states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. A new low-pressure area has formed over the South Andaman Sea, likely intensifying into a depression. Rescue operations are ongoing in Odisha due to recent floods from Cyclone Arnab, affecting many villages.
Sophie Molineux Can Be Our Trump Card In WPL 2027, Says UPW Scouting Head Neetu David
Sophie Molineux: Neetu David, UP Warriorzs Head of Scouting and Talent Identification, said the franchise landed the players it had planned for at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction without much of a fight, adding that Australia captain Sophie Molineux could prove to be the sides trump card. UPW were the busiest franchise at the auction in Kochi on Wednesday and signed eight players, with Sophie the most expensive buy at Rs 1.10 crore. We got the players we had planned for very easily, and we still had some money in our pockets. It was a good experience as we got the players we wanted. We did not have to fight a lot for the players we had planned for. I hope that we will do well in the WPL, Neetu said in a video posted by the tournament on its social media accounts on Thursday. The former national selector further said UPW had the funds to go after Molineux, despite knowing that several teams would be interested in her. Everyone knows that she is a very good player. She is leading Australia at the current time. Everyone was going to go for her. But we had money in our pocket, so we took her. I hope that she will be a trump card for our team. It is good that we have experienced players and young blood. It is a good combination for us, she said. She also backed India all-rounder Sneh Rana, signed for Rs 30 lakh, to contribute to the side. Sneh Rana is an all-rounder. She is playing cricket very well. She will give us a lot of benefits. It depends on the situation. It is good that our combination is good. This was Neetus first auction as part of a franchises support staff, and she expressed delight in working for the team from her home state. I am very happy that the UP Warriorz chose me because I am also from Uttar Pradesh and they approached me. I am so happy that I have got my home team. I am very happy that I am attending the auction for the first time as a support staff member, but I am so happy, she added. The former India left-arm spinner also said her work with the franchise was much the same as her role as a national selector. The one big difference, she said, was that she now gets to follow cricket overseas as well. There is not much difference because I have already been a national selector. My work was the same there as well as here. The only difference is that the name has changed, so nothing else (has changed). The former India left-arm spinner also said her work with the franchise was much the same as her role as a national selector. The one big difference, she said, was that she now gets to follow cricket overseas as well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Lessons for the BJP from Uttar Pradesh MLC election
The first big takeaway for the BJP is that the results of the MLC election demonstrate the 2024 Lok Sabha results may not be a fluke, when the SP, with 37 seats, brought down the BJPs handsome tallies of 71 seats in 2014 and 62 seats in 2019 to 33 seats in 2024
MLC results are out, but how does the election work? Who votes, how are members chosen?
In the recent Legislative Council elections, the BJP secured 13 seats across multiple states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Samajwadi Party and NCP followed with five and two seats respectively, while other parties earned one seat each. MLC elections differ significantly from Assembly elections, as they are not decided by a direct vote from the general public. Members are chosen through various categories, including local authorities and graduates constituencies.
Ghaziabad schools closed on October 30 up to Class 12 due to UPSSSC PET-2026 exam
In view of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2026) conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), all schools up to Class 12 in Ghaziabad will remain closed on October 30. The District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) on Thursday issued an order declaring a one-day academic holiday.
Uttar Pradesh Duo Wins U-19 National Squash Titles
Yusha Nafees and Unnati Tripathi from Uttar Pradesh secured their first U-19 boys' and girls' titles at the Sub-Junior and Junior National Squash Championships in Jaipur on Thursday. Other winners included Hridhaan Shah (U-17 boys'), Alia Kankaria (U-13 girls'), and Inaya Andrabi (U-11 girls').
UP NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 Out - Download MBBS, BDS Seat Availability PDF
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check available seats in participating medical and dental colleges through the official counselling portal. Round 3 choice filling closes on 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, and seat allotment is scheduled for 2 November 2026.
