DC Edit | Petroleum Minister Escapes Axe
With his current term from Uttar Pradesh ending on November 25, the fresh nomination provides Mr Puri not only the chance to retain his parliamentary membership but also strengthens the prospects of his continuing in the Modi cabinet
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.
School attendance is likely to be affected by rainfall and thunderstorms across several Indian states on October 30. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for eastern and central India, raising concerns. In Uttar Pradesh, schools will remain closed in 60 districts due to the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test. Other states are monitoring their weather situations without confirmed school closures yet.
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
104th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj celebrated at Bhakti Mandir
Woman, son killed as SUV plunges into 40-ft gorge in Ghazipur
108-member UP delegation from former Naxal-hit districts leaves for Natl Unity Day parade
BHU collects 400kg of plastic waste for disposal in campus cleanliness drive
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.
BJP functionary among 9 sentenced to life in 2007 double murder case
Industry leaders honoured at digi banking summit in Kashi
Varanasi tops UP in health services ranking for Sep
12-year-olds wedding stopped in Jaunpur; girl says she wanted to study
Timely treatment key in stroke cases: Docs
FIR against 3 over tannery workers disappearance
Wanted robber with 25k bounty held in encounter
3 held for duping women on matrimonial websites
Census 2027: Second phase of enumeration from Nov 16 to 30
Option For Self-Enumeration Online
Mayor reviews Chhat Puja preps
Kanpur FSDA collects 21 food samples, suspends sweet shops licence
Kanpur labourer dies by suicide
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 Legislative Council polls: Results for graduate and teachers constituencies declared
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The counting of votes for the 2026 biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council concluded on Thursday, with results declared for five Graduate and six Teachers constituencies. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party secured significant wins across the seats. In the Graduate constituencies, the BJP retained Meerut and Agra, while the Samajwadi Party swept Allahabad-Jhansi, Lucknow and Varanasi. In Meerut Graduate, Dinesh Kumar Goyal of the BJP emerged victorious with 24,929 votes, defeating Pramendra Singh Bhati of the Samajwadi Party, who polled 12,073 votes. In Agra Graduate, Dr Manvendra Pratap Singh Guru Ji of the BJP secured 42,743 votes to defeat Shashank Yadav Sheetu of the SP, who got 27,734 votes. The Samajwadi Party emerged victorious in the remaining three Graduate seats. Man Singh Yadav won the Allahabad-Jhansi seat with 60,358 votes against BJPs Ashok Kumar Rathore (32,695 votes). In Lucknow Graduate, Kanti Singh of the SP polled 56,905 votes to defeat Er. Avnish Kumar Singh of the BJP (39,778 votes). Ashutosh Sinha of the SP won Varanasi Graduate with 55,046 votes, while BJPs Kedarnath Singh secured 35,114 votes. In the Teachers constituencies, the BJP won four seats and the Samajwadi Party two. Umesh Dwivedi of the BJP won Lucknow Teachers with 13,179 votes against Sushil Kumar of the SP (8,371 votes). In Meerut Teachers, Shrichand Sharma of the BJP secured a decisive win with 18,099 votes, while SPs Dr Nitin Tomar managed only 4,858 votes. Hari Singh Dhillon of the BJP won Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers with 21,672 votes against Haji Danish Akhtar of the SP (3,996 votes). Dhruv Kumar Tripathi of the BJP retained Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers with 16,790 votes, narrowly defeating Independent candidate Rajiv Yadav, who polled 14,580 votes. The Samajwadi Party opened its account in the Teachers segment with wins in Varanasi and Agra. Lal Bihari Yadav won Varanasi Teachers with 11,612 votes against BJPs Pramod Kumar Mishra (6,597 votes). In Agra Teachers, Akash Agarwal of the SP defeated BJPs Hari Kishore Tiwari by securing 14,046 votes to 9,783. The results show a mixed outcome, with both major parties consolidating their positions in different regions of the state. Graduates and teachers constituencies are special voter groups in India that elect members to the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), the upper house in states with a bicameral legislature. Under Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, one-twelfth (1/12) of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by graduates, and another one-twelfth are elected by teachers.
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.
Rs 300 crore mephedrone lab busted in UPs Jalaun; DRI, ATS seize 1,102kg of drugs and chemicals
19 children rescued from child labour in Delhis Gandhi Nagar, nine factory owners held
Children aged between 10 and 17 years were brought to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and had been working at these units for about eight months
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.
Yogi govt clears promotion backlog in consolidation department
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has cleared the long-pending promotion backlog in the states consolidation (of land holding) department also known as Chakbandi Vibhag, benefiting 1,544 employees and officers over the past eight years. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen the land consolidation system and ensure time-bound completion of pending cases across Uttar Pradesh. According to the Directorate of Consolidation, a total of 1,544 promotions were cleared between 2017 and 2025, compared to just 67 promotions in 2017. These include 1,025 consolidation accountants (Lakhpal), 344 consolidation workers, 97 assistant consolidation officers, 64 consolidation officers, 11 settlement officers, two deputy directors and one joint director of consolidation. The promotions have accelerated career progression for staff from the grassroots level of accountant up to senior ranks. Alongside human resource reforms, the government has focused on reducing the backlog of villages where consolidation has been pending for long periods. In 2017, there were 1,166 villages where the process had been pending for more than 10 years. By 2025, this number had come down to 586a reduction of 580 villages. Villages in the less than 5 years category declined from 2,468 to 1,132, while those in the 5 to 10 years category fell from 861 to 680. The Directorate has prepared a time-bound strategy to complete consolidation in the remaining long-pending villages. Officials said completing the process in these areas remains a key priority to resolve land-related disputes and provide clarity in ownership records. The administrative reforms are aimed at improving efficiency in the consolidation department, which plays a crucial role in settling land records and reducing litigation. By addressing both the human resource gaps and the procedural backlog, the government seeks to make the consolidation system more responsive and effective. Officials noted that the significant increase in promotions has boosted morale among employees and strengthened the departmental structure. The focus on long-pending villages is expected to further improve the delivery of land-related services and reduce the burden of unresolved cases on the administration and the public.
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.
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
Uttar Pradesh bans artificial food colours in Samosa & Momo Chutney
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.
Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil reviews Ganga basin flood control initiatives
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil reviewed the planning and implementation of measures to address flood, erosion and drainage problems in the Ganga basin during the 19th meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board (GFCB), an official said on Thursday. Patil led discussions on preparation of risk-based basin Master Plans, assessment of the adequacy of waterways and ventways under bridges, improving the quality of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), timely implementation of flood management projects and application of modern technologies in flood management, the official said in a statement. During the review meeting held on Tuesday, the Union Minister emphasised coordination among Union Ministries, state governments and other stakeholders, particularly in addressing issues relating to river morphology, drainage congestion, infrastructure development and flood resilience, the statement said. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of an integrated, risk-informed and technology-enabled approach to flood management, supported by effective Centrestate cooperation, improved technical standards and coordinated implementation of flood management measures across the Ganga basin, it added. The Union Minister also highlighted importance of modern survey techniques, sound technical investigations, appropriate statutory clearances and timely resolution of project implementation bottlenecks. The meeting was attended by Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal; Ram Nath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; K. V. Raju, NITI Aayog member; Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister; Swatantra Dev Singh, Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister; representatives of the Ganga basin states; senior officials of the Central and state governments; and representatives of the concerned agencies, the statement said. The Board, chaired by the Union Jal Shakti Minister, provides a high-level institutional platform for strengthening Centrestate cooperation and coordinated flood management across the Ganga basin. The meeting chaired by C.R. Patil on Tuesday provided an opportunity to review ongoing initiatives, strengthen interstate coordination and deliberate upon emerging approaches for effective flood management. The Board, constituted by the Union government on April 18, 1972, comprises representatives of the concerned Central Ministries and Chief Ministers of the Ganga Basin states or their representatives, with the Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) Chairman Er. Sher Singh, serving as its Member Secretary, the statement said.
Political Landscape of Jalaun District: A Look Ahead to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections
Jalauns three assembly seats play a crucial role in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, with a focus on past results and voter demographics. Political Landscape of Jalaun District: A Look Ahead to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections
Restore voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people, no need for rallies then: Manish Tewari
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies. The remarks come amid a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties claiming to be defending democracy. As the Congress prepares to take its vote chori campaign to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the BJP has taken its campaign to the streets of Old Delhi, organising a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra in busy Chandni Chowk. The BJP is also holding similar marches across the country. Led by BJP President Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the march comes amid concerns raised by traders who fear that barricading, traffic diversions and possible Metro restrictions due to marches and protests during the festive shopping season could disrupt business in the capital's wholesale markets. Speaking to IANS, Tewari questioned the purpose of the BJP's march in an area that is not a designated protest sight in the national Capital. What is this padyatra even about? We are fighting for voting rights. Restore the voting rights of the 13 crore people who have been disenfranchised, and there will be no need to take out any rallies, he said. Tewari also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the recent Member of Legislative Council (MLC) poll results, saying that every election had its own context. The context of every election is different. MLC elections have a distinct electoral constituency. In such a situation, it does not behove someone holding the office of Prime Minister to make such remarks. As I said earlier, every election has its own unique context and scope, he said. On Wednesday, PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress over MLC elections held across 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers and questioning how many seats the Congress had won. However, the Nagpur MLC election result provided the Congress with an opportunity to target the BJP, including PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as it retained the seat in the area that houses the RSS' national headquarters. The Maharashtra results also provided a boost to the Opposition MVA, which won three of the five seats that went to polls in the state.
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2027: BJPs Clean Sweep in Ghaziabad District Sparks Political Buzz
The BJPs success in the 2022 elections in Ghaziabad sets the stage for a competitive 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election. Uttar Pradesh Elections 2027: BJPs Clean Sweep in Ghaziabad District Sparks Political Buzz
What the MLC elections do and do not tell us
MLC elections are held for the Legislative Council, the Upper House of a State legislature, which exists in only six of the 28 States Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday said the party discussed preparations for its upcoming working committee meeting, including the political resolution to be presented, the address and arrangements for members attending the event. The meeting concerned the arrangements for our Working Committee. We discussed the political resolution to be presented and the address. We also deliberated on ensuring proper arrangements for the accommodation of the arriving Working Committee members as well as the overall setup for the event, Chaudhary said. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ruchi Veera said the seat-sharing arrangement between the SP and Congress in Uttar Pradesh would be decided by party leadership, including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The alliance and seat-sharing arrangements will be decided by the party leadership. Akhilesh Yadav ji and Rahul Gandhi ji will decide, Veera said. She stressed that Congress should seek seats where...
Uttar Pradesh mulls 5,500 crore investment in green energy infra
Battery systems at six thermal power plants to support clean energy supply and meet peak demand
A day after RS nomination, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri accepts L Murugan's best wishes
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A day after being named for Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri was greeted by former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan on Thursday. The Rajya Sabha vacancy arose due to the resignation of Murugan, whose term was originally scheduled to continue until April 2, 2030. He now plans to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu. Sharing information about the Murugan's courtesy call, Puri on social media platform X said, My friend and fellow party Karyakarta, Thiru@LMuruganJi, very kindly visited me today to convey his warm wishes on my nomination as BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh. I look forward to working with him to realise the vision of PM @narendramodiJi for a stronger and Aatmanirbhar #ViksitBharat, Union Minister Puri noted. The meeting came a day after the BJP announced Puri as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, after the latter was dropped from the party's list of candidates from Uttar Pradesh. In a statement, the BJP said that the party's central election committee has approved Puri's name for the bypoll announced by the Election Commission of India to fill the vacancy in the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. Puri, the only Sikh Minister in Prime Minister Modi's Cabinet, was earlier elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. His current Rajya Sabha term ends in November. The party has sent Puri, 74, to the Rajya Sabha twice. He had also unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections. Earlier this month, the BJP announced eight candidates for biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, seeking to strike a balance between caste representation and organisational experience. Two women candidates figure in the list, underscoring the party's thrust on women's empowerment and women-led development. However, the most conspicuous absence from the list was Hardeep Singh Puri. Besides him, another Union Minister, B.L. Verma, and all other sitting MPs have been left out of the nominations.
No Govt Jobs For Those Involved In Violent
Uttar Pradesh has tightened character verification rules for government jobs, citing violent activities and serious offences while protecting candidates from automatic disqualification over pending FIRs.
No UP govt jobs for those seeking 'violent regime change'
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new guidelines for state government jobs, barring individuals protesting for a change in the established system and those involved in serious crimes. The rules, issued on Wednesday, have drawn criticism from opposition parties like the SP and Congress, who argue against equating peaceful protest with violence, while the ruling BJP defends the move. The guidelines also clarify procedures for character verification and provisional appointments.
Uttar Pradesh Government Ensures 24-Hour Power Supply During Festivals
The UP government guarantees uninterrupted power supply for Diwali and Chhath festivals, ensuring a festive atmosphere for residents. Uttar Pradesh Government Ensures 24-Hour Power Supply During Festivals
Four Injured in Truck-Car Collision on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
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Uttar Pradesh Schools to Hold Mid-Term Exams from November 17 to 21
Uttar Pradeshs mid-term exams for grades 1-8 will occur from November 17-21, focusing on educational quality and transparency. Uttar Pradesh Schools to Hold Mid-Term Exams from November 17 to 21
PNB Greater Noida branch customers allege multi-crore fraud; 5 employees suspended, FIR registered
A multi-crore rupee fraud has allegedly come to light at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Greater Noida's PI-1 sector, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh , where customers have claimed that lakhs and crores of rupees were transferred from their accounts without their knowledge. Police have registered an FIR based on complaints from 16 account holders, while the bank has suspended five employees, including the branch manager.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Thursday accused the BJP of disrupting businesses in Delhi's busy Chandni Chowk area by holding it's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' rally on Wednesday, even as several INDIA Bloc leaders held a meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to discuss the 'public impeachment' event against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, and the scheduled November 1 rally. Traders in the national Capital have in the past few days raised apprehensions about the fallout of the INDIA Bloc's rally against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, on businesses during the festive season and pleaded for its postponement. The BJP-led NDA has also criticised the Opposition alliance's rally citing business concerns. Speaking to IANS, Rajendra Pal Gautam said: They (BJP) disrupted the business operations of local traders by organising their event at Chandni Chowk. In contrast, our event is taking place at a site officially designated by the government itself, where no business or trade is being impacted. Chandni Chowk is not a designated venue for such demonstrations, yet they prevent others from protesting while holding their own events there. This double standard will not work. He claimed that the BJP was like a crumbling castle, decayed at its core, with hollow walls and a shaken foundation. This movement is dedicated to safeguarding the nation's democracy, protecting the Constitution, and defending the public's right to vote. The Bharatiya Janata Party has failed comprehensively across foreign policy, education, employment, and women's safety. The citizens of this country will hold them accountable, Gautam added. The UP Congress in-charge also visited Ramlila Maidan, the venue of the November 1 rally, to inspect preparations. The preparations are going very strong, and more than one million people from the INDIA Bloc are set to arrive. The Congress Party's arrangements are progressing well, and the most encouraging aspect is that people are participating with great enthusiasm, entirely at their own expense and out of their own conviction, he claimed. Meanwhile, several leaders of the INDIA Bloc, on Thursday, met at Congress chief Kharge's residence to review and finalise preparations for the October 30 public impeachment event against the CEC , as well as the November 1 rally. Following the meeting, CPI(M) MP John Brittas told reporters that the public impeachment will reflect the aspirations of the people. We will have a proper impeachment-style procedure, with former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presiding over it. Representatives of various parties will present their views. The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha will move the resolution, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha will conclude the discussion. Representatives of civil society will also participate, and those affected by the SIR will present their evidence, he said. JMM MP Mahua Maji added: We were discussing preparations for tomorrows Public impeachment programme and what would or would not happen. All the parties put forward their views and opinions. We also discussed the programme at Ramlila Maidan, which will also be quite historic.
Heavy Rain Forecast in Uttar Pradesh
Mumbai, October 29: A significant weather change is expected in Uttar Pradesh due to a western disturbance, with heavy rainfall predicted in the eastern regions on October 29 Heavy Rain Forecast in Uttar Pradesh
Just a trailer: Congress warns Maha CM Fadnavis after defeating BJP in RSS bastion
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the party's victory in the high-stakes Nagpur Graduates' Constituency election, where the Congress retained the seat. The fiercely contested election concluded after a grueling counting process that spanned over 45 hours. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari emerged victorious, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. Wanjari secured 67,231 votes against Kohales 63,960. The defeat is widely seen as a major setback for the BJP, particularly given that Nagpur is considered the political stronghold of both Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who had both campaigned vigorously for the BJP candidate. Following initial trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared a post targeting the Congress party over Legislative Council election results across states. Echoing the sentiment, CM Fadnavis posted a taunt on social media, mocking Congress for allegedly failing to secure a single seat. However, once the final results from Nagpur turned the tide in favour of the Congress, Fadnavis promptly deleted the post. Reacting to the development, the Maharashtra Congress took to 'X' to mock the Chief Minister. By deleting the post, Fadnavis has once again lived up to the legacy of Savarkar. Acting as though he had struck a major blow before the final results were even out, Fadnavis posted prematurely. However, that very arrow rebounded and hit him in the chest! Ultimately, he was forced to delete the post, emarked the Congress. The party added a stern warning. Fadnavis ji, scared already? This is just a trailer! In 2029, the people of Maharashtra will dismantle your political dominance in a way that will make you remember today's post. All the best, Fadnavis ji! Get ready for the next jolt. The political row also drew a sharp counter-offensive from the Congress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had questioned how many seats the Congress managed to win across 28 Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnatakaelections conducted via ballot papers. Senior Congress leader and MP Pawan Khera challenged the Prime Minister directly. If Narendra Modi firmly believes that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have no impact on election outcomes, he should stop playing with words and prove the BJP's electoral strength through action by holding the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections using ballot papers, Khera stated. Additionally, the Congress party has reiterated its demands to stay the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program of electoral rolls, reinstate the 13 crore voters allegedly removed through irregular procedures, and take action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
BJP Dominates Hapur in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Eyes 2027 Victory
Ahead of the 2027 elections, BJP aims to maintain its stronghold in Hapur, where it won all three assembly seats last time. BJP Dominates Hapur in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Eyes 2027 Victory
UP News | CCTV Shows How Ghaziabad Woman, Gym Trainer Plotted Husband's Murder
The CCTVs have captured how a woman and her gym trainer allegedly plotted the attack on her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. The victim, Shashank Kantharia, was allegedly stabbed at least 12 times by Pratap Singh, minutes after his wife, Priya Sharma, left their house in Vasundhara on the morning of October 26. Priya and Pratap have been arrested.
Four injured in multi-vehicle collision on NH-44 in Ramban
Ramban, Oct 29: Four persons were injured after a truck and two cars collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in the Dalwas area of Ramban district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred near the New Petrol Pump at Dalwas when a truck bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number collided with two cars travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar. He said four persons sustained injuries in the collision and were shifted to District Hospital Ramban for treatment. Their identities were not immediately known. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and a probe is underway.(KNO)
Four injured in vehicles collision on NH-44 in Ramban
Ramban, Oct 29 : Four persons were injured after a truck and two cars collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in the Dalwas area of Ramban district on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident occurred near the New Petrol Pump at Dalwas when a truck bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number collided with two cars travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar. He said four persons sustained injuries in the collision and were shifted to District Hospital Ramban for treatment. Their identities were not immediately known. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and a probe is underway.(KNO)
17 hospitalised in Amethi after consuming food at fair
Digital Desk | Amethi, Oct 29 (IANS) In what appears to be a case of food poisoning, around 102 people fell ill after eating 'khasta' (junk) food at a fair in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, with 17 of them, including children, requiring hospitalisation. The incident was reported in Kotwa village of Amethi district, where around 102 people reportedly fell sick after eating 'khasta' food at a fair, triggering panic in the area. As people complained of vomiting and diarrhea, a team from the state government's health department rushed to the village. Later, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) also reached the spot and personally supervised the medical examination and treatment of those affected. During the inspection, 39 children and 63 adults were found to be ill. Considering the seriousness of their condition, 17 people, including 10 children and 7 adults, were referred to the State Medical College in Amethi's Tiloi for treatment. According to the CMO, the health department team reached the village following a complaint from the village head and is investigating the matter. He said the situation is now under control. Last month, a similar incident was reported from Patna in Bihar, where more than three dozen students reportedly fell ill with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, fever and weakness at Munger Engineering College. The affected students were taken to the Sadar Hospital in the area by ambulances arranged by the college administration. After receiving first aid and medical attention, most of them were discharged and returned to the hostel. An assistant professor and some college staff members were also reportedly unwell. Food poisoning was suspected as a possible cause. According to reports, prasad prepared at the college for Vishwakarma Puja was served a day before. Students, professors and other staff members consumed the offering. While some students reportedly developed symptoms on the same day, a larger number began complaining of vomiting and diarrhea a day later. Some also reported fever and weakness. After receiving information that several hostel residents had fallen ill around the same time, the college administration acted promptly and arranged for the affected students to be taken to Sadar Hospital. Following treatment and first aid, their condition improved, and they were sent back to the college hostel.
People rewarded my work: Congress' Abhijit Wanjari on Nagpur Graduates' win
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 29 (IANS) Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari, the Congress candidate who secured the party's sole victory in the MLC elections, said the mandate he received from voters in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency reflected the development work he had undertaken during his previous term. Wanjari defeated his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival, Sudhakar Kohle, by a margin of 3,271 votes after a prolonged counting process in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency, a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking to IANS after his victory, Wanjari said he had been confident of winning the election because of the work he had carried out over the past six years and the support he believed he enjoyed among voters. He also credited the Congress and its allies for working alongside him during the campaign. I was very confident about my win. I have done significant work in the past six years, so I knew that the voters were with me. Our party and allies worked with me. People have rewarded me for the development work carried out by us, Wanjari said. Just gathering a crowd does not bring votes. However, we have worked for the public, for development, and on that basis, I contested this election and subsequently won, he added. Wanjari also expressed concern over the growing doubts surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying that some voters had begun questioning whether their votes were being counted in favour of the candidates they had chosen. People have now started doubting the EVMs. They feel that their votes are going to the wrong person. That is why the elections should be held through ballot papers. This practice has been followed by several developed nations too, Wanjari said. With this win, the Congress opened its account in the elections held for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states -- Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The outcome assumes particular significance as Nagpur is the home city of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and also falls within the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Nagpur is also the national headquarters of the RSS, an organisation with a strong ideological and organisational presence in the region. Reacting to his defeat, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohle maintained that his party had performed well when the overall results of the MLC elections were taken into account. He defended the BJP's campaign, saying that the party's senior leadership, including the Chief Minister, had actively participated in the election process. When we look at the bigger picture, the BJP has won these elections. There was no shortcoming in the election campaign. Our Chief Minister and other top leaders campaigned by going to every booth. I thank them for this, Kohle told IANS.
SP Criticizes BJP Over MLC Election Results, Claims Days of Government Are Numbered
The SP accuses BJP of election misconduct in the recent MLC polls, hinting at dwindling support for the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh. SP Criticizes BJP Over MLC Election Results, Claims Days of Government Are Numbered
UP govt to deny jobs over involvement in
Candidates found involved in violent attempts at regime change can now be denied Uttar Pradesh government jobs, under tightened character verification rules that also bar rejection based on political beliefs alone. The Yogi Adityanath government has revised the norms for candidates selected through direct recruitment. The move comes amid a controversy over calls for regime 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 .
Uttar Pradesh Tightens Character Verification Rules for Government Jobs
The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented stricter character verification rules for government job candidates linked to violent organizations. Uttar Pradesh Tightens Character Verification Rules for Government Jobs
UP NEET 2026 Round 3 Merit List Out - Download PDF, Choice Filling Till October 31
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List for MBBS and BDS admissions. Eligible candidates can check their state merit ranking at upneet.gov.in and fill their college preferences until 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for 2 November 2026.
UPs Vipraj Takes 6 Wickets But Hyderabad Have Lead
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UP MLC results semi-final for 2027, says state Congress Chief Aradhana Misra
UP MLC results semi-final for 2027, says state Congress Chief Aradhana Misra Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Aradhana Mona Misra, on Thursday said that the publics mandate in the MLC elections is against the BJP, calling the results a semi-final for 2027. The Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party received a significant boost ahead of the crucial [] The post UP MLC results semi-final for 2027, says state Congress Chief Aradhana Misra appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claims win in 5 UP MLC seats
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claimed that the party had won five Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) seats, expressing confidence that the SP would form a full-majority government after the 2027 Assembly elections.
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Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: BJP and SP Battle for Siddharthnagars Five Assembly Seats
In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, Siddharthnagar saw a fierce contest between BJP and SP, with SP winning two out of five seats. Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: BJP and SP Battle for Siddharthnagars Five Assembly Seats
The Uttar Pradesh government has updated its character verification guidelines for direct recruitment across state departments, local bodies, and public corporations. Issued by Principal Secretary M Devaraj under directives from the Allahabad High Court, the new rules bar individuals affiliated with organisations advocating violent regime change. Under the norms, involvement in violent activities within three [] The post No Job for Violent Regime Change Calls: UP Govt Toughens Job Verification Guidelines appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi to bar non-BS-VI vehicles from outside city from Nov 1 as pollution curbs kick in
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Capital will begin restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards from November 1, as part of the government's measures to tackle rising pollution levels during the winter season. The restriction will remain in force until January 31, 2027. According to estimates from the transport department, more than 10 lakh vehicles across Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, do not meet the BS-VI emission standards. The proposed restrictions could affect a significant number of commuters who regularly travel to the capital from neighbouring cities for work, business and other purposes. In Gurugram and Faridabad, nearly two lakh vehicles fall short of the BS-VI norms, with around 70 per cent of them belonging to the BS-III and BS-IV categories. The two Haryana districts also have approximately 50,000 commercial vehicles that do not meet the prescribed emission standards, according to estimates cited in an NDTV report. The number of non-compliant vehicles is even higher in Uttar Pradesh's adjoining urban centres. Noida and Greater Noida together account for more than four lakh vehicles that do not meet BS-VI standards. BS-IV vehicles make up over half of this category, with petrol-powered cars forming a major share of the total. Ghaziabad also has around four lakh vehicles that fall below the BS-VI emission standards, a senior official said, highlighting the scale of the challenge for authorities seeking to limit the movement of more polluting vehicles into Delhi during the winter months. However, the restriction will not cover every vehicle included in these estimates. Vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electricity have been exempted, along with ambulances, fire tenders and certain vehicles engaged in specified essential services. Vehicles registered outside Delhi that comply with BS-VI emission norms will also be permitted to enter the national Capital, according to the NDTV report. The restrictions will specifically target non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi. Vehicles registered within the national Capital will not be covered by this particular provision, although other existing pollution-control measures and regulations governing vehicle age will continue to apply. With the restrictions set to take effect from November 1, officials are preparing to strengthen enforcement at Delhi's entry points to prevent vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards from entering the city. Authorities are planning to use technology-based monitoring systems to identify potentially non-compliant vehicles at border checkpoints and other strategic locations. Artificial Intelligence-powered Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will scan vehicle registration plates, helping officials flag vehicles for verification and enforcement action. The monitoring system is expected to play a key role in identifying vehicles approaching the capital from neighbouring areas, particularly those travelling along heavily used routes connecting Delhi with Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. In addition to deploying surveillance technology, authorities are strengthening arrangements at entry points to facilitate physical checks and enforcement.
IMD update: Fresh depression alert as Arnab brings heavy rain to Chhattisgarh, UP, MP
Heavy rain forecast also for eastern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Madhya Pradesh as IMD taps fresh low over South Andaman Sea to become a depression in the next two days
Meeting of BJP General Secretaries underway in Delhi under Nitin Nabin's chairmanship
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A key meeting of the BJP's National General Secretaries began on Thursday under the chairmanship of party President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi. BJP National General Secretaries, including B.L. Santhosh, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Smriti Irani, Satish Poonia, Sanjay Bhatia and Biplab Kumar Deb, among others, are attending the meeting. The meeting is expected to discuss the Opposition's programmes, the prevailing political situation in the country and the party's organisational strategy to counter the Opposition's campaign. The BJP leadership is also expected to deliberate on preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. The focus of the meeting is on strengthening the party organisation and chalking out election strategies. The meeting assumes significance as the BJP begins preparations for the upcoming electoral battles while assessing the Opposition's political activities and the evolving political situation. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Nitin Nabin led a march through Delhi's Chandni Chowk as part of the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign. The march was held amid escalating political tensions over the allegations of vote theft and alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise that have been raised by the Congress and other Opposition parties. The ruling party has sought to counter the Opposition's campaign by mobilising its own leaders and workers. As part of these efforts, Nitin Nabin personally led the march in Chandni Chowk on Wednesday, underscoring the party's focus on the issue. He took potshots at the Gandhi family, saying that the 'Congress-I', a faction of the grand old party formed by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in January 1978, stands for Italian Congress rather than Congress-Indira, while terming the party's electoral defeats as purification by citizens.
UP MLC result: SP wins Varanasi, calls it 'reflection' of upcoming Assembly elections 2027
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP), after securing five seats in the latest Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, has described its performance as an indication of the public mood ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that the results reflect what could unfold in the next state polls. Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party received a significant boost ahead of the crucial Assembly elections after winning five of the 11 Legislative Council seats contested in the latest round of polls. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the remaining six seats. While the BJP managed to retain its pre-election tally, the SP improved its position by adding two seats to its previous strength. One of the most notable outcomes came from Varanasi, where the Samajwadi Party won both the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies. The result has drawn particular attention because Varanasi is the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to IANS, SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand said the results demonstrated that the BJP faced difficulties when elections were conducted through ballot papers. He also alleged that the ruling party had attempted to influence the process at certain places. In Uttar Pradesh, when elections were held through ballot papers, the BJP lost. The BJP also slowed down the voting process in ballot paper elections and, in some places, its workers misused the administration to influence certain seats through their arbitrary actions. They tried to stop the Varanasi results; however, they were not able to stop the public from expressing their stand, Chand said. Taking aim at the BJP over its response to the election results, the SP spokesperson said the party should explain its defeat in Varanasi rather than seeking political satisfaction from the Congress' setbacks elsewhere. The BJP, which is trying to find happiness in the Congress' sorrow, will not answer questions about how it lost in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Those who want to find happiness in others' sorrow can do so. However, this is what is on the public's mind. This is just a reflection of what will happen in the 2027 Assembly elections, he added. Reacting to the results in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Samajwadi Party had managed to win in a constituency where such an outcome was not anticipated. He said the BJP would examine the reasons behind the result. The Samajwadi Party has opened its account where it was not expected, Maurya said, adding that the BJP would look into the outcome. Meanwhile, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also reacted to the results through a post on social media platform X, referring to the victory of the PDA, a political grouping promoted by the Samajwadi Party. They are secretly happy about the PDA's victory too - no one becomes a stranger just by leaving home, Yadav wrote. If the scheming BJP folks hadn't pulled that double-cross in Gorakhpur, the same fate as in Varanasi would have befallen them there too. All in all, the BJP has suffered a moral defeat in Gorakhpur as well. Until the final results from Banaras come in, this is our appeal to all our workers: No rest until we have proof of victory in our hands, his post read. The MLC elections have packed off the BJP's bag and baggage. Despite extreme dishonesty and administrative tampering, no one could avert the BJP's downfall. All those corrupt officials who served the BJP will be hauled before the people's court once the PDA government takes power, he added.
UP govt bars those advocating violent regime change from govt jobs
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs, declaring that individuals associated with organisations advocating violent changes to the existing social system will be considered ineligible for appointment. The move comes amid controversy over calls for 'regime change' during a recent protest and has drawn criticism from the Opposition Samajwadi Party and Congress. 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 government has clarified that no candidate will be disqualified solely on the basis of their political ideology. The directive was issued by M. Devraj, Principal Secretary of the Appointments Department, and applies to direct recruitment in government departments, corporations, councils and local bodies. According to the order, individuals who are members of organisations whose stated objective is to change the existing social system through violence will be considered unsuitable for government appointments. Notwithstanding anything contained in the above paragraphs, no person will be considered unsuitable for appointment solely because of their political ideology. However, individuals who are members of an organisation whose stated objective is to change the existing system of society through violence will be considered ineligible for appointment under the government, the order stated. It further specifies that participation in such activities after attaining the age of 21 and within three years preceding the verification will be treated as evidence that the individual remains actively involved, unless concrete evidence demonstrates a change in their tendencies during that period. The revised policy also clarifies that the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) or a pending investigation will not automatically disqualify a candidate from government employment. Candidates who have been acquitted, cases settled through compromise and matters covered under juvenile justice laws will also not attract automatic disqualification under the guidelines. The government has further clarified that delays in receiving character verification reports need not necessarily hold up appointment letters. Authorities may issue provisional appointment letters after obtaining the prescribed documents and a self-declaration from candidates. However, if a candidate is subsequently found ineligible during verification or is found to have furnished false information, the appointment will be cancelled immediately, and legal action may also be initiated. The order also exempts employees already serving in government departments from undergoing character verification afresh. The appointing authority may, however, seek relevant information from their previous departments, wherever necessary. The police have been directed to submit character verification reports within 30 days to ensure that the recruitment process is not unnecessarily delayed. The government said the revised guidelines seek to streamline the character verification process while ensuring that pending investigations and procedural delays do not automatically deprive eligible candidates of government employment.
UP Govt Bars Those Involved In Violent Regime Change From Government Jobs
The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates seeking government jobs, making those involved in activities aimed at overthrowing the existing order through violence liable for disqualification, NDTV reported.
Congress should introspect after MLC poll results, says JD(U), BJP leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers. The remarks came after PM Modi took a swipe at Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across 28 constituencies in four states using ballot papers. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by the Prime Minister. Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet. Congress has repeatedly demanded voting through ballot papers instead of EVMs. However, in elections held across 28 constituencies for the Legislative Councils in four states, Congress failed to achieve success anywhere except the Nagpur Graduates' constituency. In Karnataka, where Congress is in power, the BJP and JD(S) together won all four seats contested, he said. Ranjan further said Congress had failed to open its account in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and had suffered a setback in Bihar, where it previously had one MLC. This clearly shows that instead of demanding elections through ballot papers or other methods, Congress and Rahul Gandhi should reconsider the party's strategy on public issues. Rahul Gandhi should introspect and atone for bringing Congress to such a poor state, he added. BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya also criticised the Congress for repeatedly questioning the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Congress had been demanding for a long time that votes should not be cast using EVMs, even though EVMs were introduced during the Congress government's tenure in Uttar Pradesh. Our view is that Congress managed to win one seat, opening its account with great difficulty. Now, will Rahul Gandhi accept this outcome or not? he said. Chandoliya alleged that Congress would once again raise questions about the election results, and that the party had developed a habit of making allegations over various issues. Getting even one seat seems like a huge achievement for Congress, as making allegations on everything has become a habit for them. Otherwise, the results across the country are not going to be in their favour, whether they talk about EVMs, SIR or ballot papers, he added. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, while Congress secured only one seat.
The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment in government departments, corporations, councils and local bodies, stating that individuals involved in violent activities aimed at overthrowing the existing...
No UP govt jobs for those involved in violent activities seeking regime change
The Uttar Pradesh government has updated its character verification rules for selected candidates in direct recruitment. Candidates involved in violent activities aiming for regime change could be denied government jobs. However, political ideology alone cannot disqualify individuals from employment. The mere registration of an FIR or ongoing investigations will not automatically make candidates ineligible. Decisions on eligibility will depend on specific circumstances related to the verification rules.
Delhi Police bust bank account impersonation syndicate, arrest two; assets worth Rs 2.5 crore seized
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi Police's Central District has busted a syndicate involved in impersonation of bank account holders and arrested two accused for defrauding bank officials of Rs 22.56 lakh through fraudulent Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) instructions, officials said on Thursday. Assets worth approximately Rs 2.50 crore, including gold jewellery, 101 gold coins, cash and a SUV, have been seized in the present and connected cases. One of the arrested accused was also found to be a proclaimed offender who had been absconding for more than seven years in a forged currency case, police said. The case originated from a complaint filed by the Branch Manager of Bank of India, Rajendra Place, New Delhi. On August 5, a person impersonating Deepak Malhotra, a director associated with multiple corporate entities maintaining accounts at the branch, contacted bank officials. According to the police, the caller initially discussed creating a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) worth Rs 1 crore to gain the officials' confidence. He later contacted them, claiming that the company needed to make a payment but had exhausted its cheque book. He requested that the transaction be processed through email. The accused sent a forged payment request using an email ID closely resembling the company's registered address. The email, bearing a forged company letterhead, instructed the bank to transfer Rs 22,56,922 to another account. When bank officials sought mandatory indemnity documents, the caller pressured them by claiming that similar transactions had been processed earlier and stressing the urgency of the payment. The bank subsequently processed the fraudulent RTGS transfer. An e-FIR was registered at the Cyber Police Station of Central District under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police traced the defrauded amount to a mule bank account maintained with Bandhan Bank in West Bengal. Technical analysis of telecom records, digital evidence and communication details helped investigators identify the suspects. A police team led by Sub-Inspector Kamlesh Kumar arrested the accused, identified as Vinay Kumar Yadav, 36, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Anil Kumar Sehgal, 65, a resident of Noida. The investigation revealed that the accused used forged company letterheads, deceptive email IDs, social engineering and mule accounts to target corporate bank transactions. The money was subsequently diverted into other assets, including gold purchased from a jeweller in West Bengal. Police said both accused had previous criminal involvement in financial fraud cases across several locations, including Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Ayodhya and Faridabad. They allegedly became acquainted while in jail and had previously been associated with cheque-related frauds involving so-called magic pens. The arrests have also helped police work out six similar cases registered in Gurugram, Palwal and Delhi, involving fraud amounts ranging from Rs 16.65 lakh to Rs 2.98 crore, along with an attempted fraud of Rs 88 lakh.
