Yogi Adityanath Announces Over 1 Lakh Govt Jobs In 6 Months
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said more than one lakh youths will get government jobs in Uttar Pradesh over the next six months while speaking at an appointment letter distribution event in Lucknow. He also criticised previous governments over recruitment processes and alleged irregularities.
In major reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh transfers 35 IPS officers
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has ordered the transfer of 35 IPS officers in a major reshuffle announced on Saturday. The changes cover officers from the 2014 to 2022 batches and affect several key positions in police commissionerates and districts across the state. Charu Nigam of the 2014 batch has been shifted from the post of Police Superintendent of UP-112 in Lucknow to Commandant of the 47th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary in Ghaziabad. Shravan Kumar Singh has been moved from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar to the same rank in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Pramod Kumar has been transferred from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi to Police Superintendent at the Cyber Headquarters in Lucknow, while Ravi Shankar Nim goes from Gautam Buddh Nagar to Commandant of the 2nd Battalion of the Special Security Force in Gorakhpur. Atul Sharma-II has been posted as Police Superintendent at the Intelligence Headquarters in Lucknow after serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Agra. Sonam Kumar shifts from Agra to Prayagraj as Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Ravindra Kumar moves from Kanpur Nagar to Agra in the same capacity. Neeraj Kumar Pandey has been transferred from Prayagraj to Police Superintendent at the Police Headquarters in Prayagraj. Mamta Rani Chaudhary goes from Lucknow Commissionerate to Police Superintendent in the CID at Lucknow, while Mohd. Irfan Ansari has been shifted from Prayagraj Police Headquarters to CID Headquarters in Lucknow. Saad Miya Khan and Syed Ali Abbas have exchanged postings between Gautam Buddh Nagar and Agra. Shruti Srivastava has been moved from Varanasi to Prayagraj as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police. Vikram Dahiya has been moved from Pilibhit to Chandauli as Additional Police Superintendent, while Ayush Srivastava has been shifted from Jaunpur to Unnao as Police Superintendent of the city. Rajesh Gunawat has been promoted and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi, and Anant Chandrashekhar moves from Chandauli to Jaunpur as Police Superintendent of the city. Among the 2022 batch officers, Devesh Chaturvedi goes from Ayodhya to Ambedkar Nagar as Additional Police Superintendent, Vivek Tiwari from Kheri to Barabanki, and Sumit Sudhakar Ramteke from Kanpur Nagar to Sambhal. Ariba Noman has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar, Manoj Kumar Yadav to Agra in the same rank, and Rijul to Ghaziabad. Gautam Rai shifts within Bijnor to the rural charge, while Mavis Talk moves from Banda to Sonbhadra. Several SPS officers have also been reassigned. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava goes to Lucknow Commissionerate, Kapil Dev Singh to the Traffic Headquarters in Lucknow, Gyanendra Nath Prasad to Agra, Balwant Kumar Chaudhary to Ghaziabad, Abhay Nath Tripathi to Kanpur Nagar, Harendra Kumar to Agra, Rajesh Kumar Pandey to Varanasi, Harendra Pratap Yadav to UP-112 in Lucknow, Kuldeep Singh to the 43rd Battalion PAC in Etah and Vineet Bhatnagar to Varanasi. The officers have been directed to join their new assignments at the earliest.
Indian Embassy in Iceland holds 'Viksit Bharat Run'
Digital Desk | Reykjavik, Sep 19 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Reykjavik on Saturday organised the 'Viksit Bharat Run 2026', bringing together members of the Indian community in Iceland. Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh cut the ribbon to start the run. The Viksit Bharat Run seeks to promote fitness, unity, community spirit and citizen participation in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. It also heralded the spirit of Seva Pakhwada, which continues through Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October, highlighting service to society, collective responsibility and the contribution of every citizen towards nation building, the Embassy said on X. The two leaders also planted a sapling at the Embassy premises under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. Honble Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Satish Mahana and Honble Chairman, Legislative Council, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Kunwar Manvendra Singh planted a sapling at the Embassy premises in Reykjavik, Iceland under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, the Embassy stated on X. The initiative also set a purposeful tone for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at the Embassy, in sync with the nationwide campaign theme 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat' and highlighted the importance of collective action, compassion and care for our environment, it added. The Embassy launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign on Thursday. The campaign runs from September 17 to October 2. Ambassador R Ravindra launched the campaign at the Embassy of India, Reykjavik, today, administering the Swachhata Pledge to Embassy officials. As part of the campaign, the Ambassador led the officials in Shramdaan for a cleanliness drive, the Embassy stated on X. India and Iceland have, despite the distance and contrast in population size, reached out to each other to build a friendship based on shared values and mutuality of interests.
Nose bite, roof jump: UP couple's bizarre fight
A woman in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has accused her husband of biting off her nose during an argument, with her in-laws allegedly assisting. Police have detained the husband. The incident occurred after the woman, who had reportedly left her husband previously, returned unexpectedly. The husband's family, however, presents a conflicting account, alleging the woman attacked her husband and injured herself. Police are investigating both sides of the story.
Husband, Two Others Arrested In Ballia Double Murder
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals, including a 70-year-old man, Ramcheez Gupta, for the murder of his wife, Manti Gupta (65), and visually impaired daughter, Gauri (22). The bodies were found in Mustafabad village. Investigations revealed Ramcheez allegedly conspired with two others, Chandan Yadav and Dinesh Gupta, due to concerns about his social standing stemming from his wife's mental health issues and daughter's disability.
'Govt jobs to 1 lakh youths in 6 months,' says Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said over one lakh youths will get government jobs in the next six months as he handed appointment letters to 818 UPPSC and UPSSSC selectees in Lucknow, attacking the previous SP government over recruitment irregularities.
UPPSC Announces Results for PCS Main Examination 2025: 2,297 Candidates Shortlisted
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the results of the PCS Main Examination 2025, with 2,297 candidates qualifying for the interview stage. This significant update marks the culmination of a long wait for candidates who participated in the examination held in March 2026. With 812 vacancies available, the competition is fierce as candidates prepare for the final selection process. Legal stipulations regarding the results are in place, and further details on interview dates and post preferences will be provided soon. Candidates can check their results on the official UPPSC website using their roll numbers.
Ramesh Powar, Ashish Winston Zaidi Tipped To Join Junior Mens Selection Committee
Ashish Winston Zaidi: Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar and Uttar Pradeshs fast bowling stalwart Ashish Winston Zaidi are tipped to join the new national junior mens selection committee. On August 24, the BCCI invited applications for filling five positions in the committee, with September 5 being the deadline to submit applications. Even as the India Under-19 men's team is engaged in an ongoing one-day series against Australia Under-19 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the process to constitute the next junior selection panel has started to gather momentum. The incoming panel will replace the current committee headed by former Tamil Nadu cricketer S Sharath, and comprises Ranadeb Bose (East Zone), Harvinder Singh Sodhi (North Zone), Pathik Patel (West Zone), and Krishen Mohan (Central Zone). Yes, Powar and Zaidi have applied for being a part of the committee. If all goes well, then Powar may become new chief junior selector, as well as West Zone representative and Zaidi could become the junior selector from Central Zone, said sources tracking the development to IANS on Saturday. Powar, 48, served as head coach of Gujarat senior mens team for the last two seasons before recently stepping down from the role. He served twice as head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, with his second stint ending when he was moved to the National Cricket Academy (now known as BCCI Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru as a spin-bowling coach. Mumbai-based Powar represented India in two Test matches and 31 ODIs from 2004 to 2007. Zaidi, meanwhile, picked 427 wickets across 110 first-class matches and 47 List A games while turning out for Uttar Pradesh. Further information on remaining three likely members of the new junior selection panel is expected to arrive in coming days. The committee will be responsible for selecting age-group teams up to Under-22 for coaching camps, and for Indias junior fixtures against domestic and international opposition, both at home and overseas, across formats. It will also play a key role in developing a strong talent pool and bench strength for Indias junior teams. Per a BCCI press release, the committee will scout and assess players through domestic and international matches, and contribute to the selection and development of teams for coaching camps, tours and tournaments in India and abroad. The committee will be responsible for selecting age-group teams up to Under-22 for coaching camps, and for Indias junior fixtures against domestic and international opposition, both at home and overseas, across formats. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It will be tasked with promoting strong ethical values among young cricketers, including awareness around issues such as drugs, betting and match-fixing, through interactions with senior and former players, the BCCI had said on the responsibilities of the new junior selection panel. Article Source: IANS
Police apprehend 7 drug traffickers in separate operations in Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate actions and recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said that a police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended three drug peddlers at Hatigam Crossing while they were travelling on a Scooty bearing registration number JK13K-5967. The accused were identified as Jahangir Ayoub son of M. Ayoub Fashoo resident of Zirpara Bijbehara, Amanul Azam son of Ab. Waheed Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora and Sahib Amin son of M. Amin Dar resident of Dogripora, Awantipora. During search, 1.378 Kgs of Ganja and 12 grams of Charas were recovered from their possession. In another action, two drug peddlers were apprehended by PS Srigufwara at Nowshara Crossing. They were identified as Basit Rashid Bhat son of Ab. Rashid resident of Hugam and Mujeeb Mudasir Bhat son of Mudasir Mukhtar resident of Khiram Durpora. 1.740 Kgs of Ganja was recovered from their possession, he said. Moreover, a police party from Police Post Sherbagh apprehended Mohd Rafiq Mochi son of Habib-ullah Mochi resident of Furrah, Mirbazaar at Sarnal Chicken Mohalla on High Ground Road. During search, 20 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. Similarly, a police party of Police Post Sangam apprehended Muna son of Makho resident of Kehri Lakempora, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in the Sangam area while he tried to attempt to flee. During search, 23 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated, spokesperson said. Police reiterated its firm resolve to dismantle the drug network and take strict legal action against those involved in drug trafficking and peddling.
Over 100,000 youth in UP to get govt jobs in next 6 months: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that over one lakh youth in the state would get government jobs within the next six months. While speaking at a function organised in Lucknow to distribute appointment letters to 818 candidates selected for various departmental posts by the UPPSC and UPSSSC, he claimed that the previous Samajwadi Party government appointed someone as chairman of the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) who was not eligible for the post. To those who had created a mess regarding the distribution of appointment letters before 2017, I want to say this: Take note -- we are distributing appointment letters starting today, and over the next six months, we are going to provide government jobs to more than one lakh young people. Let them count; we will keep on delivering, Adityanath said. Criticising the SP, the chief minister said without naming anyone, Such a person, who was not eligible for the post, was made the chairman of the UP PSC. The
Five Pandavas of NDA united, let RJD-Cong continue dreaming: Sanjay Saraogi
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Bihar BJP President, Sanjay Saraogi, on Saturday dismissed the offer made by the RJD and Congress to former Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, to join their alliance, saying the Opposition parties could continue to 'dream' as the NDA government remained united and was working together. Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Saraogi said, Congress and RJD have been completely wiped out in Bihar. The Congress MLAs can fit in one Scorpio, and even then, the Scorpio would remain empty. And if RJD wins one fewer seat, they will not even have the Leader of Opposition. The NDA government has a massive three-fourths majority. Under the leadership of Samrat Choudhary ji, the government is working in the public interest and has the support of the people. So, let Congress and RJD continue dreaming; there is nothing there. The five Pandavas of the NDA are united and running the government together, he added. His remarks came amid efforts by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in Bihar to invite JD(U) president and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to join the Opposition alliance. The move came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all BJP-ruled and NDA-ruled states. Saraogi also responded to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Rath Yatra, claiming that the BJP-led NDA government had established the rule of law and encouraged investment in Uttar Pradesh. The way the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government has worked in Uttar Pradesh, established the rule of law and brought investment, Uttar Pradesh has progressed so much. Now, the people do not want to see that goonda raj and mafia raj anymore, he said. He added that political yatras undertaken by Akhilesh Yadav or other Opposition parties would not change the situation, claiming that their defeat was certain. On the Nandigram bye-election, Saraogi claimed that the Trinamool Congress candidate had withdrawn from the contest, while the Congress candidate had been arrested in connection with multiple cases. The Trinamool Congress candidate has run away. She withdrew her candidature. And the Congress candidate, who is wanted in four cases, has been arrested. He is accused in three murder cases, with warrants pending for years, and one case under the Arms Act. So, in Nandigram, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate is going to win with a massive majority, he said. Reacting to the flood situation in Bihar, Saraogi said BJP leaders and legislators were contributing to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Our national president first announced that he would donate his three months Rajya Sabha salary, amounting to Rs 6.35 lakh, to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. After that, the Bihar BJP donated Rs 51 lakh. I personally went and handed over the cheque to the Chief Minister for the CM Relief Fund, he said. He further said that all NDA MLAs, BJP MLAs, MLCs and MPs would donate one months salary to the relief fund. Targeting the Opposition, particularly Tejashwi Yadav and the Congress, Saraogi alleged that they were not serious about the flood situation in Bihar and were instead engaging in photo sessions.
Radha Ashtami draws massive crowds to Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana
Digital Desk | Barsana, Sep 19 (IANS) A massive influx of devotees gathered at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Barsana on Saturday as devotees celebrated the auspicious occasion of Radha Ashtami with religious fervour and devotion. Devotees from different parts of the country arrived in Barsana to seek the blessings of Shri Radha Rani, offer prayers and participate in the celebrations marking her appearance day. The temple premises and the areas surrounding the shrine reverberated with chants and devotional songs praising Radha Rani as devotees immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere. On the occasion of Radha Ashtami, a grand abhishek of Shri Radha Rani was performed during Brahma Muhurta at around 4 a.m. As part of the traditional rituals, various herbs, a silver urn and other materials used in worship were included in the special abhishek ceremony. The rituals were performed amid the chanting of sacred mantras, while devotees remained absorbed in devotion and prayer to Radha Rani. Radha Ashtami is traditionally observed as the arrival day of Radha Rani. Devotees observe a fast on the occasion and worship Radha and Lord Krishna according to religious rituals, with the belief that such devotion brings love, happiness and peace into their lives. The festival is celebrated with particular religious significance in Mathura, Vrindavan and other parts of the Braj region. In Vaishnav traditions, Radha is regarded as Lord Krishna's 'Hladini Shakti', or the divine power associated with joy and bliss. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Krishna is incomplete without honouring Radha Rani. According to Hindu mythology, Radha Rani was born in Barsana. Her father was Vrishbhanu, and her mother was Kirtida. A popular legend associated with her childhood says that Radha did not open her eyes as a young child until she saw Lord Krishna for the first time. According to the legend, when Krishna appeared before her, Radha opened her eyes for the first time and smiled at him. Devotees regard this episode as a reflection of the deep spiritual bond and eternal connection believed to exist between Radha and Lord Krishna.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday took a swipe at the previous Samajwadi Party government and alleged that there was ot a single honest recruitment in the state before 2017. CM Adityanath made the remarks during the distribution of appointment letters to candidates selected for various departmental posts by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Asserting that the UP government has issued appointment letters to 9.5 lakh youth so far, the Chief Minister targeted the previous SP government. He said: To those who created an uproar regarding the distribution of appointment letters prior to 2017, I ask them to take notewe are going to issue appointment letters to another 1 lakh youth within the next six months. Before 2017, riots occurred in UP every other day, curfews lasted for months, and no one was safe; the then-government had discredited the entire recruitment process by appointing their own family members and relatives in recruitment boards and commissions, the UP CM alleged. He added: Not a single recruitment drive was conducted honestly back then (due to which) the youth were forced to migrate. No one would offer opportunities to individuals from Uttar Pradesh; the situation was dire for youngsters here. CM Adityanath further remarked that due to the ailing mindset' of the government at the time, UP itself became a Bimaru (ailing) state. Uttar Pradesh was not sick; it was the mindset of the governments that was sick, and their modus operandi was corrupt, he said. Without taking any name, the Chief Minister said that before 2017, a certain individual was appointed as the Chairman of the UP Public Service Commission who was not even qualified for the role. When the outcry grew, the court had to order that he be sent to jail and made to rot there for life. They (previous government) had created an identity crisis for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. Those who failed to deliver are now raising questions...We are going to provide jobs to not just one lakh, but even more young people in the coming six months, he asserted. In a veiled attack on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle and party MLA Shivpal Yadav, CM Adityanath said: In the past, the 'uncle-nephew duo' used to set out brazenlyacting like dacoitsto loot and plunder these job opportunities. Today, they are acting like preachers, but after 2027, they won't even remain that as well. The Chief Minister underlined that UP will never tolerate those who harm the youth of the state and play with their futures. The state will never accept those who created an identity crisis for UP, turned a state known for its festivities into one plagued by turmoil, jeopardised the safety of daughters, drove farmersthe providers of foodto suicide, and abandoned the citizens of UP to starve, he added.
Yogi Adityanath Promises Over 100,000 Jobs in Uttar Pradesh Amid Criticism of Past Governments
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces plans for over 100,000 job appointments in six months, criticizing previous administrations. Yogi Adityanath Promises Over 100,000 Jobs in Uttar Pradesh Amid Criticism of Past Governments
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to visit Meerut, Saharanpur on Sep 21-22; to review poll preparations
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President, Nitin Nabin, will undertake a two-day visit to Meerut and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on September 21 and 22, respectively, as the party steps up its organisational preparations and reviews its poll strategy in Western Uttar Pradesh. During the visit, Nabin will hold a series of organisational meetings with party leaders and functionaries and review preparations at various levels of the organisation. He is also scheduled to address a public gathering in Saharanpur on September 22. The BJP is focussing on the 71 Assembly seats in Western Uttar Pradesh, a region that has traditionally played an important role in the states electoral politics. Nabins visit is expected to focus on strengthening the partys grassroots organisation, booth-level mobilisation and coordination among its leaders and workers ahead of the upcoming elections. On September 21, Nabin will visit Meerut, where he will hold meetings with regional office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, former MPs and former MLAs. He will also review the partys organisational preparations at the booth, Shakti Kendra, district and mandal levels. Nabin will stay overnight in Meerut before travelling to Saharanpur on September 22. In Saharanpur, the BJP National President will hold similar organisational meetings to assess the partys preparedness and coordination at different levels. He will also address a public meeting during his visit. The two-day tour will mark Nabins first visit to Western Uttar Pradesh after he took charge as the BJP National President. His visit comes as the party intensifies its organisational activities in the politically significant region and seeks to strengthen its network at the grassroots level. Western Uttar Pradesh has traditionally received considerable attention from the BJP during its election campaigns in the state. Saharanpur, in particular, has been an important venue for the partys campaign activities. The BJP launched its campaign from Saharanpur during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The party also began its campaign from the region during the 2017 and 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as well as the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. During his two-day visit, Nabin is expected to emphasise booth-level mobilisation, organisational coordination and preparedness among party workers and functionaries. The meetings will also provide an opportunity to assess the partys organisational readiness across different levels as it prepares for the upcoming electoral exercise. The BJPs focus on Western Uttar Pradesh reflects the importance it attaches to the regions 71 Assembly constituencies. Nabins meetings in Meerut and Saharanpur are expected to bring together senior leaders and grassroots-level functionaries as part of the partys preparations and organisational review.
Samajwadi Party MP's car damaged during stone-pelting in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar
Sources said people staging a roadside protest near Amardobha allegedly surrounded the MP's vehicle and pelted it with stones, shattering a window and damaging the vehicle
Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDUGKY 2.0 training batches in Oct
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Rural Development will roll out Deen Dayal UpadhyayaGrameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY) 2.0 training batches across most states and union territories (UTs) from October 2026, an official statement said on Saturday. As many as 1,164 batches enrolling 34,920 rural youth will start training in October, against a sanctioned target of 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained by December 31, 2027, in these 14 jurisdictions. The statement from the Ministry of Rural Development said preparedness for the commencement of training batches was reviewed with 14 States and UTs in the first phase. Preparedness was evaluated at Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana and Bihar. As per the DDU-GKY 2.0 portal, allocation of 5.6 lakh targets towards more than 1,200 projects has been done by 24 states or UTs. Other states are in the advanced stages of target allocation. Review meetings in phases will expedite the processes of batch commencement. The Ministry emphasised that that scheme is in a crucial phase and called upon implementing States/UTs to accelerate the allocation of targets to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) and to commence batches as per envisaged timelines. DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for poor rural youth providing placement-linked skill training. The duration of the training varies from 3 months to 12 months. The meeting reviewed the preparedness of states/UTs for implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0. The targets have been allocated to all the 31 participating states or UTs for a 2-year period 2026-28. States or UTs are supposed to ensure allocation of targets to PIAs for commencement of training latest by October 31, 2026. Over 5 lakh targets have already been allocated to PIAs for mobilisation of eligible rural youths, the statement noted.
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Petrol and diesel prices continue to vary across Indian cities, with a few locations recording minor revisions on September 19, 2026. While fuel rates remained unchanged in several major cities, consumers in parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka saw small increases or reductions.Any...
Uttar Pradesh resident kills teenager, injures another in Malads Malwani area
Man allegedly launched attacks after claiming his family was killed in Hyderabad, police say
Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Saturday, with no major spell of heavy rain forecast for New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and several other areas, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with the maximum temperature expected to remain between 34 degrees celsius and 36 degrees celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to settle in the range of 22 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. The forecast comes at a time when the Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of retreat from northwest India. According to the IMD, atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan on Saturday. However, Delhi is expected to continue witnessing largely dry conditions in the immediate forecast period. For New Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies and has issued no weather warning. The wider Delhi region is also expected to remain free of significant rainfall, with temperatures staying within the forecast range. Some parts of the NCR could, however, see isolated changes in weather. Gurugram is likely to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. No warning has been issued for the city. Meanwhile, several districts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar, are expected to receive rainfall on Saturday. Rain is also likely in areas including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Osmanabad. The IMD has forecast scattered monsoon showers and thunderstorms over Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and West Rajasthan on Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh may also experience similar conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms through September 24. Central India is also expected to remain active weather-wise. West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh may witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday. Chhattisgarh could also receive fairly widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning in several areas. In southern and coastal regions, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep are likely to experience fairly widespread rainfall through September 24. Parts of Karnataka may also see similar conditions during the period. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are likely to receive rainfall on Saturday . Coastal Andhra Pradesh may witness isolated to scattered rainfall between Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the satisfactory category. CRRI Mathura Road (131), Burari Crossing (99), North Campus DU (125), IGI Airport (T3) (102), Pusa (89), Aya Nagar (75), Shadipur (79), ITO (88), DTU (94), R K Puram (128), Ashok Vihar (91), Dwarka-Sector 8 (116), Narela (120), Rohini (107), Chandni Chowk (98), and IIT Delhi (131).
Jayant Chaudhary Meets PM Modi with Family Amid Rising Political Activity in Uttar Pradesh
Jayant Chaudhary met PM Modi with his family, sparking discussions ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Jayant Chaudhary Meets PM Modi with Family Amid Rising Political Activity in Uttar Pradesh
Prof DP Singh, who regularised LU academic session after 25 yrs, dies
He was looking for work, says family of youth arrested for AQIS links
Delhi court remands foreign national to Tihar in immigration escape case
Barabanki teen dies by suicide over blackmail threats
Vinod Rathod, Rituparna Sengupta to perform at Kali Bari foundation day event
This Durga Puja, Bengali Club to also celebrate 100 years of actor Uttam Kumar
Tagore Library reading room reopens today
74 candidates from govts free coaching centres clear UPSC mains exam
HC seeks LDA reply on wide gap in two-wheeler parking fees
HC order forces fresh UP NEET UG round-1 counselling for MBBS, BDS
Workshop for heritage facilitators
BFs family pressuring me to settle case, claims woman in car drag case
16 held for running fake call centre to target US citizens
IIT-K to impart AI training to teachers
NFHS-6: Child stunting declines to 31.5% in UP
Govt schools to hold alumni meets in Oct
Husband stabbed in sleep, body stuffed in box; wife, 2 aides held
Samajwadi Party looks to expand base among non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits
The Samajwadi Party is preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. It aims to expand support among non-Yadav OBCs and Dalits, particularly non-Jatavs. The party will release separate manifestos for each district, addressing local concerns. Prominent leaders are attending village meetings to gauge voter sentiment. Booth committees have been expanded to include seventeen members each.
Class V pass man held for posing as cop, promising liquor shop licence
Tawde meets Agarwal, discusses UP poll prep in late-night meet
Singrauli (MP) robbery accused arrested after encounter in Sonbhadra
Nishad invokes Phoolan Devi, says SP betrayed marginalised
CCTV to keep watch on Rs 2,161cr sewer, waterline works in Varanasi
Man axes mother, sister to death over property dispute in Jaunpur
BJP meet to focus on taking Modi-Yogi devpt agenda to every house: Ravi Kishan
Jeweller, traders brave gunfire to catch looters in Azamgarh
Kanpur reels under sultry weather
458 students of school get free textbooks, uniforms and other educational material
Pharma traders murder: Court rejects bail plea of former employee
Eight, including police constable held over Jhansi drug peddlers death
Speed up ongoing projects and address public grievances promptly: Minister
Grocery trader robbed of Rs 50,000 while travelling in auto rickshaw
Curators workshop concludes at Green Park
Woman found hanging; kin allege domestic violence
Man undergoing TB treatment for 5 years dies by suicide in Kanpur
Camps to identify disabled for govt schemes
Mobile tower equipment theft gang busted; 4 held
Ganga recedes below warning level
FIR against govt docs driver for prescribing medicines to patients; hosp forms probe panel
2 minor cousins killed as speeding car hits tree in Kannauj
Minor girl electrocuted; father alleges foul play
Bizman sets 3 bikes ablaze after dispute with wife
Spiritual gifting drives surge in sales of silver Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand
PMC approves land bank, fee hikes, reforms
Lakhpati Didis network expanding fast in Prayagraj dist
SP neither possesses a vision nor credible leadership: Maurya
2,297 candidates qualify for PCS-2025 interviews
Farrukhabad school video: CJP member moves Alld HC against FIR
HC adjourns Mathura case hearing till Oct 13
Experts discuss ways to revive toy designs, bring children back to outdoor games
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Jayant Chaudhary meets PM Modi with family ahead of Muzaffarnagar rally
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his family. Chaudhary shared details of the meeting through a post on his X handle, triggering speculation across political circles. The meeting assumes significance as Chaudhary is scheduled to address a massive rally in Muzaffarnagar on September 20. Political observers are interpreting the pre-rally interaction as an important signal of alignment within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). On Thursday, Chaudhary had extended birthday greetings to the Prime Minister on his X handle. He wrote that he had personally learnt a great deal from observing PM Modis work ethic closely. He praised the Prime Ministers commitment and creative disruption, which, he said, had earned him tremendous public support over many years of service. Chaudhary expressed confidence that the Seva Sankalp taken by citizens on the occasion would inspire greater efforts towards social responsibilities and stronger, inclusive and sustainable growth. Through the birthday message and the subsequent family meeting, Chaudhary has indicated his intent to contest elections in unity with the NDA. The interaction, coming just days before the Muzaffarnagar rally, has generated considerable discussion from Delhi to Lucknow. Chaudhary also shared a photograph of the meeting in which his wife and two daughters elder daughter Sahira and younger daughter Ilesha Singh are visible. Various political interpretations are being drawn from the family nature of the meeting. With preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections gathering pace, both the NDA and the INDIA alliance are intensifying their activities. In this backdrop, Jayant Chaudharys meeting with Prime Minister Modi, along with his family, is being viewed as a clear message of solidarity within the NDA. The Muzaffarnagar rally on September 20 is now expected to further underline the RLDs position and its continued partnership with the ruling alliance.
Bhupender Yadav, CM Yogi review UPs air pollution action plan for Delhi-NCR
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Friday held a review meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to assess progress on measures to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR. Yadav emphasised the need for accelerated implementation, stronger inter-agency coordination and strict enforcement to ensure substantial reduction in air pollution levels before the onset of winter. Emphasising the urgency of timely action, the Union Minister said, The window before the winter season must be fully utilised to implement pollution control measures in mission mode. Timely execution, effective coordination and strict enforcement will be critical to achieving visible improvements in Delhi-NCR's air quality. Reviewing measures to curb Road Dust, Yadav said end-to-end paving and greening of roads with local-species shrubs/grasses during monsoons should be undertaken on priority, with focused attention on pothole identification and repair, construction of footpaths and pavements, roadside greening, and deep cleaning of roads. He urged that all gaps in the deployment of Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) be bridged at the earliest, while suggesting that all MRSMs be geo-tagged to facilitate real-time monitoring of road-cleaning operations and improve accountability. Adityanath welcomed the government's measures to curb air pollution in Delhi NCR. He directed all state government officials to take timely action on different measures discussed during the meeting. He thanked the Union Minister for organising the review meeting and sharing his valuable guidance in this matter. Those present on the occasion included senior state officials; Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirtivardhan Singh; Uttar Pradesh Minister for Environment and Forest Arun Kumar; and State Minister of Transport (Independent charge) Dayashankar Singh, said an official statement. Earlier, underscoring the importance of Public Participation and coordinated institutional action, Yadav said that air pollution can be effectively tackled only through a 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society' approach. The Union Minister stressed strict implementation of the government's advisories to curb air pollution. Reviewing the status of Electric Mobility, the Union Minister stressed that deployment of electric buses and installation of EV charging stations across the NCR municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh should be expedited, noting significant gaps in the existing fleet. He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh Government on the rapidly increasing tree-covered area across the State. On the issue of End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles, Yadav requested that the authorities expedite issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for transfer of eligible EoL vehicles outside the NCR, while simultaneously encouraging scientific scrapping of old and unfit vehicles.
UP journalists visit Siej, interact with Padma Shri Hally War
Shillong, Sep 18: Journalists from Uttar Pradesh visited Siej village in East Khasi Hills and interacted with Padma Shri awardee Hally War, who guided them to the Umkhar Living Root Bridge. War explained how aerial roots of the rubber fig tree (Ficus elastica) are carefully guided and nurtured over several years to form functional bridges [] The post UP journalists visit Siej, interact with Padma Shri Hally War first appeared on Highland Post .
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'Can become Prime Minister of Pakistan or Italy': Shehzad Poonawalla's swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Political analyst and former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday took a swipe at the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying that he can become the Prime Minister of Pakistan or of any of those countries where he goes on vacations. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Poonawalla said: Rahul Gandhi can become the Prime Minister but perhaps of Pakistan. If he prefers, of Italy, or whichever country he frequently visits, like Bangkokif he wishes to take citizenship there, he could become Prime Minister of that country, since he spends most of his time abroad anyway. In India, he only visits briefly between his vacations. He (Rahul Gandhi) could certainly become Prime Minister of those countries, but here, in 2029, Narendra Modi will be re-elected India's Prime Minister with an even bigger margin. In 2034, if he decides to contest, he will become Prime Minister then as well. In 2027, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will return with an even greater margin than the BJP received in 2017 Assembly polls, he asserted. He expressed optimism that under BJP President Nitin Nabin's leadership, the party will form governments in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, even in Punjab and emerge victorious in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. The former BJP leader added: PM Modi will become the country's Prime Minister for the fourth time. Those who are unable to digest this fact can keep crying. Shehzad Poonawalla also shed light on his decision to resign from the BJP, saying that he had been considering a transition to the private sector after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Poonawalla added that he had always intended to return to the private sector after the 2024 elections, but decided to continue working with the BJP for some more time due to the political situation following the polls. After the 2024 elections, it was in my mind to transition to the private sector. The reason behind this was that when I joined politics in 2021 and became the national spokesperson of the BJP, I had previously been in the media. Before that, I drew a regular salary, he said.
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Delhi Police arrest 2 for stealing money through ATM tampering
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police have arrested two accused for tampering with the cash-dispensing mechanism of ATMs, officials said on Friday. The accused have been identified as Aman and Suraj. Both of them are in their twenties and hail from Uttar Pradesh. According to the investigators, the accused were previously employed at 'HITACHI' as custodians and were responsible for depositing and withdrawing the cash from the ATM machines of Axis Bank. While working at the company, they gained knowledge about the working of the ATMs and the loopholes in the machines An official statement said that on September 15, a team of Special Staff, Central District, received specific secret information that Aman and Suraj would arrive near Mirdard Wali Gali, Tagore Road, behind Civic Centre, Delhi, on a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle. Upon receiving the tip, a dedicated team was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Sandeep Yadav, I/C Special Staff, Central District, comprising SI Vijay, SI Satish, SI Naresh, HC Manish, HC Munesh, HC Mohit, HC Vikas, HC Deepak, HC Inderjeet, HC Hariom, HC Heera Lal, Ct. Surajpal, Ct. Jayant, Ct. Sumit and Ct. Ajay, under the overall supervision of ACP Operations, Central District, Delhi, Padam Singh Rana. Acting on the information, the team laid a trap near the rear side of the MCD Building, in front of Reliance Building, Tagore Road, Kamla Market in Delhi. At about 11:20 p.m., two persons approached from the Gandhi Market side on a motorcycle. The secret informer identified them as the persons mentioned in the information. When the police team signaled them to stop, both attempted to flee. After a brief chase, both accused were apprehended along with the vehicle. Police recovered one illegal country-made pistol and two live cartridges while searching Suraj. During the frisking of Aman, three live cartridges were recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 288/2026 dated 16.09.2026 under Sections 25/54/59 Arms Act, PS Kamla Market, Central District, Delhi, was registered. Officials said during sustained interrogation, the accused disclosed that they targeted ATMs during relatively less crowded hours and on Saturdays and Sundays, particularly when security guards were not present. According to investigators, the accused allegedly misused their familiarity with the functioning of ATMs. While working at the company, they had learnt the whole process of tampering with ATMs and withdrawing cash from machines illegally. The accused allegedly got the keys of the targeted ATM machines from their earlier associate to gain access, tamper with the cash-dispensing mechanism and place rubber rings to create an obstruction. Thereafter, they would close the machine and leave the spot, officials said. Subsequently, when a genuine customer entered the ATM, inserted or swiped their ATM card and entered the PIN and other required details for a cash withdrawal, the transaction would be processed. However, due to the obstruction created inside the cash-dispensing mechanism, the cash would not come out through the normal dispensing outlet and would instead remain trapped inside the ATM's internal dispensing area/tray. The customer, believing that the cash had not been dispensed, would leave the ATM booth. The accused would then return to the ATM, opened the machine with the help of the keys already available with them and retrieve the cash that had remained trapped inside the ATM. The accused disclosed during interrogation that they had adopted this modus operandi at multiple ATMs of Axis Bank in Sector 45, Gurugram, as well as at ICICI Bank ATMs in Kapashera and nearby areas of Delhi. Further investigation is underway where the investigators are contacting the concerned police stations in these areas to ascertain whether any FIRs have been registered in connection with similar incidents.
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