UP ATS Arrests Mastermind Behind Fake Indian Document Syndicate
Lucknow, July 29: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) has made a significant breakthrough by arresting the mastermind of an inter-state gang involved in producing fake Indian documents. The accused, who has a bounty of 25,000 on his head, was apprehended in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The UP ATS revealed that this gang was creating ... Read more UP ATS Arrests Mastermind Behind Fake Indian Document Syndicate
Opposition plans to raise Ram Temple donation scam in Parliament
Samajwadi Party keeps up pressure within INDIA bloc, leaders say Ram Temple issue cannot be ignored ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
Rakesh Tripathi Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Parliamentary Conduct and Defends National Interests
Lucknow, July 29: Rakesh Tripathi, spokesperson for the Uttar Pradesh BJP, expressed his views on various issues including the law related to Vande Mataram, the anti-paper leak bill, Rahul Gandhis speech in the Lok Sabha, comments from Akhilesh Yadav, and statements from AIMIM leaders regarding the Kanwar Yatra. He emphasized that the central government is ... Read more Rakesh Tripathi Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Parliamentary Conduct and Defends National Interests
As Lucknow's newly appointed Police Commissioner, Tarun Gauba is set to implement a technology-driven vision for the citys safety. His strategy focuses on using data analytics to prevent crime, improving traffic management to cut down on accident rates, and bolstering cybercrime responses with advanced tools. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of addressing public concerns swiftly while ensuring a secure environment for women.
Uttar Pradesh Metro Launches International Online Certificate Courses in Metro Technology
Lucknow, July 29: In response to the rapid expansion of metro networks and the increasing demand for skilled technical professionals, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has launched international online certificate courses. This initiative makes UPMRC the first metro organization in India to offer such online technical certification programs for the metro sector. This ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Metro Launches International Online Certificate Courses in Metro Technology
Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal will experience steady rainfall and high humidity. Scattered showers are forecast for South India, with coastal areas seeing more activity.
International Tiger Day 2026: Uttar Pradesh Tiger Population Crosses 205
On International Tiger Day 2026, Uttar Pradesh celebrates its growing tiger population, now over 205. Know about the state's tiger reserves, Bagh Mitra initiative, and conservation efforts.
UPPSC PCS registration deadline extended: Check new dates to submit application here
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has extended the UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination 2026 application deadline to August 3, offering another opportunity to candidates who missed the earlier registration window. The revised schedule also allows fee payment until August 3 and application corrections until August 10, while the preliminary examination remains scheduled for December 6, 2026.
Keshav Prasad Maurya Advocates for Global Peace Inspired by Buddhas Teachings
Varanasi, July 29: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya emphasized the urgent need for peace, compassion, and non-violence as taught by Lord Buddha. He stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, India is not only showcasing its ancient cultural heritage globally but is also elevating the timeless legacy of Buddha worldwide. Speaking ... Read more Keshav Prasad Maurya Advocates for Global Peace Inspired by Buddhas Teachings
Kanwar Yatra: Phased traffic curbs to be imposed in western Uttar Pradesh
Restrictions are expected to affect travel between Delhi, Haridwar, Dehradun and Saharanpur, with commuters likely to face longer journeys and higher bus and taxi fares owing to diversions
Ram Mandir trust likely to appoint RSS leader Jagdish Aafle as first secretary
Jagdish Aafle is likely to be appointed as the Ram temple trust's first secretary. This proposal will be considered at an upcoming executive meeting of the trust. Aafle, associated with the RSS, currently manages the Ram temple construction project. The trust is also selecting a new spokesperson following recent controversies. These appointments follow allegations of donation embezzlement and a subsequent probe.
ConveGenius.AI in India has today been named in the Top 25 shortlist for the second annual Global EdTech Prize in the Majors category. Founded in 2025 by T4 Education , with the support of Owl Ventures and Digital Promise, the Global EdTech Prize recognises those trailblazing solutions that are driving change and grappling with the most crucial challenges in today’s classrooms. SwiftPAL earns a place in the Global EdTech Prize 2026 top 25 shortlist, spotlighting its mission to close learning gaps at scale across India Judged by educators themselves, the prize provides a vital platform to help companies and organisations scale their products, tools, or services and their impact worldwide. It celebrates EdTechs that are making a real difference to the next generation and champions innovative tech solutions that actually work for the people who matter most – educators, their students, and their communities. The prize is awarded in three categories: Majors, Start-ups, and Non-profits, with winners announced live at the World Schools Summit in London on January 17, 2027. Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the Global EdTech Prize, said, “I want to congratulate SwiftPAL from ConveGenius.AI in India on being named in the Top 25 shortlists for this, the second Global EdTech Prize. Technology in the classroom holds the enormous potential to close learning gaps and fully equip today’s young people for the rapidly emerging workplace of tomorrow. But we can only harness technology effectively when it is made to work for educators to tackle the challenges they face every day. Judged by educators themselves, the Global EdTech Prize exists to bridge the gap between technology and teachers and give a global platform to the solutions that are making a real impact in classrooms so that impact can be scaled worldwide.” Shashank Pandey, Co-Founder, ConveGenius.AI said, Over the last decade, we have learned that learning outcomes at scale improve when policy, budgets, programmes, technology, and people work in harmony. Technology and AI can be powerful accelerators when aligned with national priorities and implemented well. Independent third-party research shows that students using ConveGenius’ PAL platform learn 2.3 times faster, helping bridge years of accumulated learning gaps. Being named a global finalist for the Global EdTech Prize 2026 is a tremendous honour. It validates a decade of conviction, execution, and partnership with state governments to create a level playing field for every child. About SwiftPAL by ConveGenius SwiftPAL is ConveGenius's personalised adaptive learning platform, built for learners of Bharat to support them with their journey towards their grade-level outcomes. SwiftPAL starts the journey with each learner at their present-day level, moving with them at their pace. We are all aware that ASER 2024 found that only 23.4% of Std III children in government schools can read a Std II-level text, even though 98% of children that age are enrolled in school. Globally, the World Bank and UNESCO describe this as "learning poverty", estimating that 70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple text. This is the specific gap SwiftPAL has been built to close: the gap between being enrolled in school and actually learning at grade level. SwiftPAL works by first diagnosing what a learner actually knows, rather than what their textbook assumes they should know by now, using adaptive assessments that identify missed concepts and gaps from previous grades. Based on this diagnosis, it builds an individual learning path unique to each learner instead of assigning the same grade-level content to everyone. A learner who is lacking in understanding and application of a particular concept is given ample guided practice followed by opportunities to demonstrate their gained mastery. Students work through videos, practice questions, hints and retries on the devices inside school ICT labs, dedicating two class periods a week to catching up with their grade-level concepts via SwiftPal. This is how SwiftPAL supports learners demonstrating measurable learning gains and catching up with their grade-level concepts. An independent randomised controlled trial by the University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab, led by Nobel laureate Dr Michael Kremer, tracked SwiftPAL across 120 schools in all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh over 17 months. The study validated that students using SwiftPAL learned 2.3 times faster than expected, clocking in close to two additional years of learning. In Uttar Pradesh, under India's first outcomes-based financing model in public education, students using SwiftPAL outperformed peers by 16 to 54 percentage points across subjects, evaluated independently across 280 schools, covering 72,000 students. In Rajasthan, the programme has scaled from a 60-school pilot to more than 3,700 schools on government mandate. SwiftPAL now reaches over 4 million students across 15,000+ schools, in 22 Indian states and 145 districts, at a cost of USD 10–35 per student per year. The programme has been recognised with the CIPS Innovation Award 2025, named a Government of India GeM Top Seller in the Startup Category, and awarded Best Personalised and Adaptive Learning Solution at the 16th World Education Summit. About T4 Education We believe every child, everywhere, deserves a good education. We are building the world's largest community of teachers and schools to achieve this. Together. Our digital media platform provides opportunities for educators to network, collaborate, share good practices, and support each other's efforts to improve learning and school culture. We work to amplify teachers’ voices because the world we want to see will only be built by listening to those at the heart of education. What’s Next? rigorous criteria . The top 10 finalists for each of the three categories will be announced in September, with finalists invited to the World Schools Summit, where they will showcase their work before an expert panel comprising leading figures in the technology and education sectors, including investors and policymakers from around the world. The expert panel will narrow down the final 3 per category who will present their products and tools before educators at the World Schools Summit. Educators will vote by secret ballot to determine the winner of each category, and they will be announced live on stage at the culmination of the summit.
BJP Leader Rajesh Yadav Criticizes Samajwadi Partys Shift to PDA Branding
Firozabad, July 29: Uttar Pradesh BJP Vice President Rajesh Yadav has targeted the Samajwadi Party and its leader Akhilesh Yadav, stating that the party is attempting to hide behind the PDA slogan to escape its tarnished image. He asserted that in the upcoming 2027 assembly elections, the public will once again support the Bharatiya Janata ... Read more BJP Leader Rajesh Yadav Criticizes Samajwadi Partys Shift to PDA Branding
Dancing for a greener tomorrow
Antaragni, IIT Kanpur, organized a flash mob at a Lucknow mall for World Environment Day. Around forty-five performers engaged shoppers with energetic dance routines and a sustainability message. The event aimed to encourage eco-friendly habits among the general public. Organizers also distributed over two hundred Tulsi saplings to attendees. This initiative transformed a regular shopping day into an environmental awareness celebration.
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Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam ties up with IIM Indore, IIT Kanpur for rural water reforms
With IIT Kanpur and IIM Indore on board as knowledge partners, UPJN(R) is positioning itself to deliver safe drinking water and effective sewage treatment and disposal services to rural Uttar Pradesh with the standards of efficiency, transparency and reliability expected of a world-class public water utility, says Raj Shekhar, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural)
Three Cattle Traffickers Arrested After Police Encounter in Baghpat
New Delhi, July 29: In a dramatic encounter in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, police apprehended three alleged cattle traffickers after they sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. The suspects were taken into custody and admitted to a community health center (CHC) for treatment. Authorities reported the recovery of illegal firearms, cartridges, tools used for cattle ... Read more Three Cattle Traffickers Arrested After Police Encounter in Baghpat
PM Modi extends Guru Purnima greetings to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Guru Purnima greetings, paying tribute to India's Guru-disciple tradition and the role of teachers in shaping lives with knowledge and values. Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, also conveyed their wishes
Devotees Flock to Varanasi Ghats on Guru Purnima
Varanasi, July 29: A large number of devotees gathered at the ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. From early morning, devotees arrived at the banks of the Ganges to take a holy dip. After bathing in the Ganges, they performed rituals, recited mantras, and engaged in religious ceremonies. ... Read more Devotees Flock to Varanasi Ghats on Guru Purnima
Devotees Flock to Varanasi Ghats for Guru Purnima Celebrations
Varanasi, July 29: On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, a significant crowd of devotees gathered in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. From early morning, many pilgrims arrived at the Ganga ghats to take a holy dip. After bathing in the Ganga, they engaged in prayers, chanting, and various religious rituals. To ensure the safety of the ... Read more Devotees Flock to Varanasi Ghats for Guru Purnima Celebrations
UP administration implements comprehensive route diversion plan ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Uttar Pradesh administration has implemented a comprehensive route diversion plan for the Kanwar Yatra. Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering Muzaffarnagar district during the festival period. Uttarakhand has also completed all preparations to welcome devotees to Devbhoomi. Extensive police arrangements and security measures are in place along key routes. Officials have ensured facilities for collecting holy water and maintaining cleanliness.
Indian Leaders Pay Tribute to Gurus on Guru Purnima
New Delhi, July 29: On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, several Chief Ministers across India, including Uttar Pradeshs Yogi Adityanath and Haryanas Nayab Saini, expressed their gratitude and respect towards their gurus. They extended warm wishes to the citizens, emphasizing the significance of the guru-disciple tradition in Indian culture. The leaders called for the ... Read more Indian Leaders Pay Tribute to Gurus on Guru Purnima
After mass marriage event goof-up, min pushes for major checks
Former UP minister dies after falling from 7th floor of MLAs building
Tarun Gauba is new Lko police commissioner
Piyush Mordia Is New Prayagraj Police Commissioner
Piyush Mordia an IPS officer with Harvard degree and Red Corridor experience
Commissionerate system is about greater responsibility: Mordia
UP schoolkids to get semolina halwa in mid-day meal every Friday
Donation theft: SIT ignored land deal proof, AAP will move HC, says Sanjay Singh
50K SHGs to make 2crtricolours for campaign
Action against Jauhar Univ assault on education: Cong
Rai meets Azams wife, assures support for Jauhar University
BJP recalls exam rows of SP govts to counter Oppn attack over NEET paper leak
Infra push for religious, spiritual network across state
UP set to ease building norms in industrial hubs
42 officers receive spl training in UAPA investigation
GPO aspirants long wait for final result continues
UPSSSC Advertised Posts In 2023, Exams Held In 2025
Prepare action plan for bovine conservation: CM
Former UP DGPs Support Supreme Courts Stance on Violence and Law Enforcement
New Delhi, July 28: Two former Directors General of Police (DGPs) from Uttar Pradesh have expressed their support for the Supreme Courts recent comments and directives regarding the protests by the Cockroach Public Party (CJP) and the police actions that followed. They emphasized that peaceful protests are a democratic right, but violence and criminal activities ... Read more Former UP DGPs Support Supreme Courts Stance on Violence and Law Enforcement
Amrendra Kumar Sengar, an IPS officer, has been appointed Uttar Pradesh's new Director General of Intelligence. He also received additional charge as Director General of Security Headquarters. Sengar previously served as Lucknow Police Commissioner, strengthening the city's policing system. His career includes extensive experience in state and central government assignments. The officer brings valuable expertise to his new crucial intelligence role.
UP food scare: 12 fall ill after eating suspected pesticide-laced curry at post-death feast
12 people fell ill after consuming pesticide-laced curry at a village feast. The unusual bitter taste alerted guests, and the food serving was immediately stopped. An open pesticide container was discovered at the bottom of the large curry pot. The feast was organized following purification rituals after a villager's death. Police are investigating whether the contamination was accidental or intentional.
UP Police Cracks Down on Mukhtar Ansari Gang, Five Cases Filed Including MP Afzal Ansari
Lucknow, July 28: The Uttar Pradesh Police has uncovered serious irregularities in the issuance of weapon licenses to the gang of notorious criminal Mukhtar Ansari and his family. Based on the investigation, five cases have been registered against MP Afzal Ansari, Mukhtar Ansaris wife Afsa Begum, gang associates, and former weapon clerks and officials in ... Read more UP Police Cracks Down on Mukhtar Ansari Gang, Five Cases Filed Including MP Afzal Ansari
UP Police Cracks Down on Mukhtar Ansari Gang in Arms License Scandal
Lucknow, July 28: The Uttar Pradesh Police has uncovered serious irregularities in the arms licenses issued to the gang of notorious criminal Mukhtar Ansari and his family. Based on the investigation, five cases have been registered against MP Afzal Ansari, Mukhtar Ansaris wife Afsa Begum, gang associates, and former arms clerks and other officials in ... Read more UP Police Cracks Down on Mukhtar Ansari Gang in Arms License Scandal
Mufti Ismail Welcomes Temporary Halt on Bulldozer Action Against Jawhar University
Mumbai, July 28: AIMIM MLA Mufti Mohammad Ismail has welcomed the temporary halt on the proposed bulldozer action against Jawhar University. He expressed his views regarding this development, the alliance proposal made by Asaduddin Owaisi to Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a proposed bill concerning the disrespect of ... Read more Mufti Ismail Welcomes Temporary Halt on Bulldozer Action Against Jawhar University
UP launches Yuva Adda to promote Gen Z entrepreneurship under CM Yuva
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched Yuva Adda under the CM Yuva scheme to help Gen Z entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, loans, digital tools and startup support across the state.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Praises UPCAs Speed Hunt Initiative for Young Fast Bowlers
Lucknow, July 28: Indian cricket team fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, is currently representing the Lucknow Falcons in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. He has commended the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Associations (UPCA) Speed Hunt initiative aimed at discovering young fast bowling talents. Bhuvneshwar stated that Speed ... Read more Bhuvneshwar Kumar Praises UPCAs Speed Hunt Initiative for Young Fast Bowlers
The UP government transferred fifteen IPS officers on Tuesday. Tarun Gauba became the new police commissioner for Lucknow city. Piyush Mordia was appointed as the new police commissioner for Prayagraj. Several other key officials were also reassigned to new departmental posts. This bureaucratic reshuffle involved significant changes across various police leadership positions.
Ex-UP minister Nanak Ram Bhurji dies after falling from MLA residence complex in Lucknow
Former Uttar Pradesh minister Nanak Ram Bhurji died Tuesday after a fall. The 68-year-old BJP leader fell from an upper floor behind the Darulshafa MLA Residence. Police rushed him to Civil Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. Preliminary inquiries suggest Bhurji suffered from depression for a long time. His family has been informed and a post-mortem is underway.
Over 20 Percent of Indian Teens Face Moderate, High Risk Of Substance Use: Study
The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal published the report; it was conducted in six districts from Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Puducherry.
NDA Leaders Criticize Waris Pathans Comments on Vande Mataram
New Delhi, July 28: NDA leaders have reacted strongly to comments made by AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan regarding the proposed Vande Mataram bill. They emphasized that honoring the national song is a national duty and responsibility. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar stated, If you want to live in India, you must say ... Read more NDA Leaders Criticize Waris Pathans Comments on Vande Mataram
Food safety officials have banned non-vegetarian food along the Kanwar Yatra route. Eateries must also avoid onions and garlic in their cooking preparations. Inspectors are checking for compliance with food safety norms and licenses. Standard rates for essential items are fixed to prevent overcharging pilgrims. Cooks are directed to wear gloves and avoid artificial food colors.
UP: Hindu-Muslim friends spread harmony with 251-litre Kanwar
Meerut: A Muslim youth from Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district is undertaking the annual Kanwar Yatra with his Hindu friend, carrying a 251-litre Kanwar from Haridwar. Through our pilgrimage, we are appealing to people to strengthen social harmony, said 21-year-old Shakir from Holi Chowk in Falawda town. He and his friend Mintu are walking together after 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 .
Raina Recalls 'culture Of Fielding' That Shaped India's Finest Fielders
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina reflected on the discipline and preparation that transformed India's fielding standards during his playing days, explaining how a culture built around relentless practice helped produce one of the country's finest fielding units. Speaking about the methods adopted during his early years, the influence of senior players, and a memorable on-field collision in Australia, Raina offered insight into the work ethic, role models, and lessons that defined his career in the field. He credited a demanding practice routine and the high standards set within the Uttar Pradesh dressing room for laying the foundation of his reputation as one of India's most dependable fielders. We had created a culture of fielding. All the players used to come in half an hour early because fielding was always the first part of our training sessions. It wasn't like many fielding sessions today, where you take a few catches and feel the job is done. Back then, we would practise high catches separately, do ground fielding separately, slip catches separately, and parallel catches. We would also place a single stump in the middle. As Kaif bhai was always our UP captain, he used to say, 'You'll only make the playing XI if you hit the stump with a direct throw, Raina told JioStar. Raina said those demanding sessions eventually became the backbone of his development, while also highlighting the players who inspired him throughout his journey. It's always special to be appreciated by Jonty Rhodes, who has always been our idol. In UP, I learned so much from Kaif bhai and otherwise, Yuvraj Singh, because they used to field at point and cover, while I stayed at mid-off. In all the matches we played for India together, we never let the ball go past us, he added. The former left-hander also revisited one of the most dramatic moments of his international career, recalling a painful collision with Irfan Pathan during an ODI in Sydney that left a lasting impression on him. Raina described how his attention remained fixed on the ball while chasing a top edge off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling against David Warner, unaware that Pathan was converging from fine leg for the same catch. I remember a match in Sydney during our tour of Australia. Jadeja was bowling when David Warner played a sweep shot and got a top edge. I was stationed at mid-wicket, while Irfan bhai started running in from fine leg. As I ran, I was only watching the ball. I had no idea where Irfan bhai was. All I could see was the ball, the lights, the crowd and the tricolour flags behind it. As soon as I completed the catch, I collided with Irfan bhai. Raina described how his attention remained fixed on the ball while chasing a top edge off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling against David Warner, unaware that Pathan was converging from fine leg for the same catch. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The incident, Raina said, reinforced the importance of communication between fielders, a lesson that remained with him long after the match ended. Combined with the rigorous standards instilled during his formative years and the influence of accomplished teammates, those experiences helped shape a career widely admired for its athleticism, anticipation and commitment in the field. Article Source: IANS
UPTET result 2026 likely to be released soon at upessc.up.gov.in: Check complete details here
The UPESSC is expected to announce the UPTET 2026 result in the last week of July on its official website. Around 17 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination conducted across 955 centres can access their scorecards online. Successful candidates will receive a lifetime-valid UPTET certificate, making them eligible to apply for future teaching recruitment in Uttar Pradesh.
J & K Player Majid Magray To Lead India In Mixed Disability Cricket Series Against England
The Differently Abled Cricket Council: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Monday announced a 16-member Indian squad for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England, scheduled to be played from August 5 to 19 across England. Majid Ah Magray has been named captain, while Sai Akash Saivamani will serve as the vice-captain. India will begin the seven-match IT20 series with the opening two matches at OurCoop County Ground, Derby, on August 5 and August 7, followed by the third IT20 at Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, on August 9. The fourth match will be played at the County Ground, Hove, on August 12, before the action shifts to Arundel for the fifth and sixth IT20s on August 15 and August 16, respectively. The series will conclude with the seventh and final IT20 at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground on August 19. All matches are scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time. DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan said, Majid Magrays appointment as captain is a proud moment not only for Jammu & Kashmir but for the entire differently abled cricket fraternity. His leadership will inspire many aspiring cricketers from the region to pursue the sport with greater confidence and determination. DCCI vice president Sumit Jain said, I wish the entire team and support staff a successful tour and hope they inspire many more aspiring differently abled cricketers through their performances. The Indian Mixed Disability Cricket Team is currently undergoing a preparatory training camp at Chhawla, near Dwarka, New Delhi, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England. The support staff for Indias Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England will be led by former Rajasthan Ranji captain Rohit Jhalani, who has been appointed as the Head Coach. He will be assisted by Dev Dutt as coach, while Rohit Sharma will serve as the fielding coach. Ramswaroop Saini has been named the Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Mayank Pushkar will accompany the team as the Physiotherapist, ensuring the players are in peak physical condition throughout the tour. The support staff for Indias Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England will be led by former Rajasthan Ranji captain Rohit Jhalani, who has been appointed as the Head Coach. He will be assisted by Dev Dutt as coach, while Rohit Sharma will serve as the fielding coach. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The remaining players include Yashwanth Naidu Ravuri (Andhra Pradesh), Vivek Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Arjun Rajesh Gawre (Vidarbha), Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Mumbai), Yogender Singh Bhadoria (Madhya Pradesh), Vrushant Sandip Gunjal (Maharashtra), and Jayesh Parmar (West Bengal). Article Source: IANS
BTEUP Even Semester result 2026 declared at bteup.ac.in: Direct link active to download marksheet
The Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP) has declared the Even Semester Result 2026 for diploma and pharmacy courses. Students who appeared for the even semester and special back paper examinations can access their scorecards online using their enrolment number. The result includes subject-wise marks, overall performance, and qualifying status through the official BTEUP portal.
IBPS Clerk notification 2026 out: IBPS has announced 9,788 vacancies for Customer Service Associate roles. Online applications will be accepted from August 1 to August 21, 2025. Preliminary exams are scheduled for October 2025, with main exams following in November. The provisional allotment for selected candidates is planned for March 2026. Uttar Pradesh leads with 1,315 vacancies, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra.
The UPSSSC has published the provisional answer key for the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO)/Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Mains Examination 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the July 26 exam can review their responses, estimate their scores, and raise objections online until August 2. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 1,565 vacancies in Uttar Pradesh government departments.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has extended the last date to apply for the UP PCS 2026 recruitment examination to August 3. The recruitment drive aims to fill 500 vacancies through the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2026. Applicants must complete the One Time Registration process before applying online. The selection process includes preliminary and main examinations, an interview, document verification and a medical examination. Application correction will remain available until August 10.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has declared the UP GIC Lecturer Result 2026 for all 13 subjects on its official website. Candidates shortlisted in the preliminary examination have been selected for the Main exam. The Commission has also released subject-wise result PDFs and will announce the Main examination schedule and online application process separately.
J&Ks Majid Magray to lead India in Mixed Disability Cricket series against England
New Delhi, Jul 27:The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has announced a 16-member Indian squad for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England, scheduled to be played from August 5 to August 19 across England. Majid Ah Magray has been named captain, while Sai Akash Saivamani will serve as the vice-captain. India will begin the seven-match IT20 series with the opening two matches at OurCoop County Ground, Derby, on August 5 and August 7, followed by the third IT20 at Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, on August 9. The fourth match, as per a statement, will be played at the County Ground, Hove, on August 12, before the action shifts to Arundel for the fifth and sixth IT20s on August 15 and August 16, respectively. The series will conclude with the seventh and final IT20 at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground on August 19. All matches are scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time. DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan said, Majid Magrays appointment as captain is a proud moment not only for Jammu & Kashmir but for the entire differently abled cricket fraternity. His leadership will inspire many aspiring cricketers from the region to pursue the sport with greater confidence and determination. DCCI Vice President Sumit Jain said, I wish the entire team and support staff a successful tour and hope they inspire many more aspiring differently abled cricketers through their performances. The Indian Mixed Disability Cricket Team is currently undergoing a preparatory training camp at Chhawla, near Dwarka, New Delhi, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England. The support staff for Indias Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England will be led by former Rajasthan Ranji captain Rohit Jhalani, who has been appointed as the Head Coach. He will be assisted by Dev Dutt as Coach, while Rohit Sharma will serve as the Fielding Coach. Ramswaroop Saini has been named the Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Mayank Pushkar will accompany the team as the Physiotherapist, ensuring the players are in peak physical condition throughout the tour. Jammu & Kashmir is represented by Majid Ah Magray (Captain), Rizwan Altaf Bhat, and Hilal Ahmad Wani. Tamil Nadu has Sai Akash Saivamani (Vice-Captain) and Sudarsun Elangovan, while Haryana is represented by Kuldeep Singh and Tarun. Karnataka has Rajesh Irappa Kannur and Shiva Shankara Guntiganapalli Subbarayappa in the squad. The remaining players include Yashwanth Naidu Ravuri (Andhra Pradesh), Vivek Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Arjun Rajesh Gawre (Vidarbha), Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Mumbai), Yogender Singh Bhadoria (Madhya Pradesh), Vrushant Sandip Gunjal (Maharashtra), and Jayesh Parmar (West Bengal).
Whose electricity is it, anyway?
Jammu and Kashmir has long been regarded as Indias hydropower treasure. Endowed with mighty rivers such as the Chenab, Jhelum and Indus and their tributaries, J&K possesses one of the countrys richest renewable energy resources. For decades, experts have recognised that these rivers have the potential to generate thousands of megawatts of clean electricity, making Jammu and Kashmir a vital contributor to Indias energy transition. Yet this extraordinary natural wealth presents a striking paradox. Whenever river flows diminish and hydropower generation declines, J&K grapples with electricity shortages and remains heavily dependent on power imported from the national grid. This contrast between immense resource potential and persistent seasonal shortages raises an important question that deserves thoughtful public discussion that Whose electricity is it, anyway? The latest development bringing this question into focus is the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage II Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar. Awarded only in April 2026, the project is still in the earliest stages of construction. The ink on the construction contract has barely dried, yet the electricity it is expected to generate has already been committed for the next forty years. NHPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited have signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement under which Uttar Pradesh will purchase electricity generated from the project from the date of its commercial operation. Before the first turbine has been installed, before the reservoir has been impounded and before a single unit of electricity has entered the national grid, the future destination of the projects generation has already been determined. It is important to recognise that there is nothing unusual or improper about such an arrangement. Long term Power Purchase Agreements are a well-established feature of the electricity sector. They provide financial certainty to project developers, reduce commercial risk and enable banks and financial institutions to finance capital intensive infrastructure projects. Hydroelectric projects require enormous upfront investment and several years of construction before they begin generating revenue. Without assured buyers, many such projects would struggle to achieve financial closure. From this perspective, the agreement for Dulhasti Stage II reflects accepted industry practice. However, recognising the commercial rationale behind these agreements does not prevent a broader policy discussion. The question is not whether Power Purchase Agreements should exist. Rather, it is whether sufficient attention is being given to Jammu and Kashmirs own long term energy requirements before future electricity generated within the Union Territory is committed through agreements spanning four decades. As demand for electricity continues to grow because of urbanisation, industrial development, tourism, electrification of transport and rising household consumption, the choices made today will influence the regions energy security for generations. Nor is Dulhasti Stage II an isolated example. The 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Project, also under construction in Kishtwar, has already entered into a forty-year Power Purchase Agreement for supply of electricity to Rajasthan. The 624 MW Kiru Hydroelectric Project has similarly committed 100 MW of its future generation to Odisha through a long-term agreement. Even earlier, the 330 MW Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project had signed a thirty-five-year agreement for supply of 100 MW to Chhattisgarh Viewed individually, each agreement serves a commercial purpose. Viewed collectively, however, they reveal an emerging pattern in which future electricity from major hydroelectric projects is increasingly being contractually committed long before the projects themselves begin producing power. This trend becomes particularly significant when considered alongside Jammu and Kashmirs own electricity situation. The Union Territory has an installed hydropower generation capacity of approximately 3,700 MW, including both Central Sector and J&K owned projects. Of this, only around 1,197 MW belongs to JKSPDC. During winter, when river flows reduce substantially, local hydropower generation frequently falls to merely 300 to 500 MW, while electricity demand rises to around 4,200 to 4,300 MW. To bridge this gap, Jammu and Kashmir imports approximately 2,900 to 3,100 MW of electricity from the national grid. Despite these substantial imports, the region can still experience a peak winter shortfall of around 800 MW. These figures illustrate that while Jammu and Kashmir possesses abundant hydropower resources, it continues to face significant seasonal constraints in meeting its own electricity requirements. This reality calls for looking beyond the conventional framework of project financing. Every new hydropower project is more than an engineering accomplishment or a commercial investment. It is a strategic public asset with long term implications for economic development, industrial growth, employment generation and regional energy security. As J&Ks economy expands and electricity demand continues to rise, future hydropower projects will play an increasingly important role in determining whether Jammu and Kashmir remains dependent on imported electricity or gradually strengthens its own energy resilience. None of this should be interpreted as an argument against interstate cooperation or the national electricity market. Hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir are important national assets and naturally contribute to Indias broader energy security. Nor is this a suggestion that electricity generated within the Union Territory should not benefit consumers elsewhere. Rather, the issue is one of balance. A region that contributes significantly to Indias renewable energy future should also have confidence that its own long term energy needs have been comprehensively assessed before future generation is committed through multi decade agreements. The recent Dulhasti Stage II agreement therefore offers an opportunity to initiate a wider and more informed discussion on future power planning. It invites policymakers to examine whether existing allocation mechanisms adequately account for Jammu and Kashmirs evolving energy requirements alongside national priorities. Such a review need not undermine the importance of long-term Power Purchase Agreements. Instead, it can help ensure that commercial viability, national energy objectives and the long-term interests of the host region progress together. The discussion also extends to the everyday concerns of electricity consumers. In recent years, the affordability and reliability of power have become matters of increasing public interest, particularly during the winter months when demand peaks and curtailments continue to affect many areas. The present government has announced its intention to provide up to 200 units of free electricity to eligible domestic consumers, reflecting an effort to ease the burden on households. As this commitment is implemented, it will need to be considered alongside J&Ks evolving power requirements and the realities of its seasonal electricity deficit. A further dimension of this challenge is that many of Jammu and Kashmirs major hydropower projects are Central Sector projects, with power allocation governed through national mechanisms. Addressing J&Ks long-term energy needs therefore requires close coordination between the Government of India and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. As future projects are planned and commissioned, it may be useful to periodically review whether existing allocation arrangements adequately reflect the regions changing demand, seasonal generation patterns and development priorities. Such a review could also examine whether the mechanisms for allocating power continue to strike an appropriate balance between national energy objectives and the long-term needs of the host region. As more hydroelectric projects move from planning to commissioning across Jammu and Kashmir, energy policy will increasingly shape the Union Territorys economic future. The rivers of Jammu and Kashmir have the capacity to illuminate millions of homes across the country and make an important contribution to Indias clean energy transition. The challenge for policymakers is to ensure that, while serving national objectives, these projects also support J&Ks own long term energy security, economic aspirations and the welfare of its people. Peerzada Mohsin Shafi hails from Anantnag and writes on issues related to public infrastructure.
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