'UPT20 League Will Be No.1 In India After IPL': Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor
Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor: The UPT20 League Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor predicted that Uttar Pradesh's franchise T20 league - UPT20 League - will rise to the top in India across states and will be only behind the lucrative Indian Premier League in the next five years. The league, which is in its fourth season, has been one of the most popular state leagues in the country, with footfall from several Indian internationals and the IPL making it one to watch out for. Rinku Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohsin Khan, Sameer Rizvi, Prashant Veer and Swastik Chikara, among others, are part of the recently started season of the league. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Kapoor emphasised that the league is doing equivalent to what the IPL does. It's immaculate (the platform). You can say this platform is equivalent to the IPL (in terms of what it is doing). We are doing what is in the IPL. We broadcast on Jio, on Star Sports, Kapoor told IANS. The Governing Council Chairman further detailed that the league has already crossed the viewership of the past season and that it will only grow. We have 55 million (views) now right after eight league matches. So this year, in video coverage, views, Instagram, we are all in all the places on the positive side. Leaving interactivity aside, we will be No.1 in the country after IPL in positive cricket (in five years), Kapoor added. The league also provides the opportunity for budding cricketers to rub shoulders or share the dressing room with experienced cricketers like Rinku and Bhuvi. Kapoor highlighted that playing alongside such cricketers remains the dream of many of the players. When you share your dressing room with stalwarts, then your dreams come true in a way. You are sitting with them, talking to them, seeing their body language. When you follow them, see them, learn from them, you take their positives; you get to learn a lot. When you learn, you become a big player. And a platform like UPT20 League is being broadcast in 150 countries, he added. When you share your dressing room with stalwarts, then your dreams come true in a way. You are sitting with them, talking to them, seeing their body language. When you follow them, see them, learn from them, you take their positives; you get to learn a lot. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Kapoor also emphasised the eauty of this initiative. The beauty of this (initiative) is that we audition young fast bowlers for our league. We bring them to the auction, and they end up earning a heavy amount of money. From 2 lakhs, they can get up to Rs 21.5 lakh (Shubham Gautam). The beauty of this is that it allows us to pick talented youngsters from around the state. That was the vision of Rajiv Shukla ji, he further stated. Article Source: IANS
CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Major Overhaul of UP Sarvodaya Schools After Gen-Alpha Student Protests
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a major revamp of the management and functioning of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential schools after students in Lucknow and Unnao protested over shortage of teachers and other problems in the schools. The
Gen Alpha Protests Spread Across UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders School Checks And Accountability
Student protests over teacher shortages, poor infrastructure and basic amenities have prompted Uttar Pradesh to tighten school monitoring and accountability.
Fake cancer drug interstate racket busted in Delhi; 17 arrested, drugs worth Rs 9 crore seized
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Uttar Pradesh nets investment worth 35,000 crore in renewable energy
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What can we expect from BJP chief Nitin Nabins new team? | Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar
What does Nitin Nabins new BJP team tell us about the partys strategy for the elections ahead? In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar talks to Prof Ashwani Kumar , political scientist, senior fellow at Centre for Policy Research about the key appointments, the return of veteran leaders, the induction of new faces and the BJPs focus on Uttar Pradesh and the 20272029 electoral cycle.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for comprehensive reforms in the functioning of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalayas, stressing the need for a more structured and efficient management system. He directed officials to prepare a clear operational framework for the schools, expedite the recruitment process for vacant teaching positions and initiate the formation of a dedicated society to oversee the administration of these residential institutions.The Chief Minister issued the directions while reviewing the functioning of the Social Welfare Department on Thursday in the presence of Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun.
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Lucknow, August 20: The Uttar Pradesh governments initiative to promote institutional deliveries through the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is proving effective. This program aims to enhance maternal and newborn health during childbirth. From April 1 to August 9 of the current fiscal year, over 700,000 institutional deliveries have been recorded. The positive impact of this ... Read more Uttar Pradeshs Institutional Deliveries Surge, Significantly Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate
Shocking Double Murder-Suicide in Lucknow: Man Kills Wife and Sister Before Taking His Own Life
Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, when a man fatally shot his wife and sister before committing suicide. The police are currently investigating this tragic case. Initial reports indicate that a female bank officer was shot dead in broad daylight in the Vivek Khand area of Gomti Nagar. Around noon, ... Read more Shocking Double Murder-Suicide in Lucknow: Man Kills Wife and Sister Before Taking His Own Life
Three killed in Uttar Pradesh, Jhansi truck-motorcycle crash
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Hindustan Power announces closure of 1,135 cr for solar project in UP
Hindustan Power on Thursday announced financial closure of Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. The project is progressing as per the planned development schedule and is set to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's growing renewable energy capacity, Hindustan Power said in a statement. Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp/300 MW solar power project in Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, with the IREDA sanctioning debt of Rs 1,135 crore, the statement said. The project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and was awarded to Hindustan Power through a competitive bidding process in 2025. The project is among the largest solar projects being developed in Uttar Pradesh and will contribute towards meeting the state's growing energy requirements through clean power generation. Hindustan Power Chairman Ratul Puri said Uttar Pradesh is experiencing growing energy demand alongside an increasin
Major Crackdown by UP Police on Shehzad Bhatti Network: 52 Arrested So Far
Lucknow, August 20: The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched a significant operation against the Shehzad Bhatti network, resulting in the arrest of 52 individuals linked to the case. Authorities have registered 12 cases and seized firearms, ammunition, knives, flammable liquids, and objectionable posters from the suspects. On May 26, a joint operation with central agencies ... Read more Major Crackdown by UP Police on Shehzad Bhatti Network: 52 Arrested So Far
Heavy rain triggers mud house wall collapses, 3 dead in UP
Tata Group-owned IHCL announces opening of Taj Palace Lucknow
Indian Hotels Company has opened its second Taj hotel in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the new 181-key Taj Palace hotel. This expansion reflects the state's growing economic and tourism prominence. IHCL now boasts a strong portfolio of sixty hotels across Uttar Pradesh.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and storm alert today in 15 states of the country including Rajasthan. Along with Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain and strong storm in the national capital New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhan...
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Rs 10,978 Crore Real-Estate Transactions Under Tax Lens Across Five Border States | Profit Exclusive
Uttar Pradesh accounts for Rs 4,081 crore of property transactions flagged for compliance gaps, the highest among the five states.
Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) recently introduced strict new rules under Regulation 47, making the 12th amendment regarding the collection, management, investment, transfer, and proper use of interest-free maintenance security (IFMS) funds collected from homebuyers. The amendment comes amid frequent complaints from buyers that builders charge substantial amounts in the name of maintenance security, with no transparent accounting. The move aims to ensure complete security for buyers' funds and curb fraudulent transfers to Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) at the time of project handover.
Banaras Hindu University's medical institute received significant funding for six research projects. These initiatives focus on crucial national health priorities and advanced diagnostics. The grants will support extensive studies and laboratory analyses across multiple university departments. University leadership highlighted the commitment to research and patient care improvements. This development reflects a surge in faculty research proposals and enthusiasm.
Ex-officer, wife held in digital arrest for 19 days in Lucknow
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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1156 vacancies, including Medical Professor & Assistant Professor posts. The online application process will be conducted from 18 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
Police Encounter in Ghaziabad: Murder Suspect Arrested After Shooting Incident
Ghaziabad, August 20: In a significant police operation, authorities in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have apprehended a murder suspect following an encounter. The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the police response, leading to his arrest. Law enforcement recovered an illegal firearm, ammunition, and a stolen motorcycle from his possession. According to police ... Read more Police Encounter in Ghaziabad: Murder Suspect Arrested After Shooting Incident
Three Cattle Smugglers Arrested After Encounter in Kasganj; One Criminal Injured in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, August 20: Two separate encounters between police and suspects have been reported in Uttar Pradeshs Kasganj and Ghaziabad. In the Amampur area of Kasganj, police arrested three cattle smugglers following an encounter. Meanwhile, in the Sihani Gate area of Ghaziabad, a chain snatcher was injured in the leg during a police encounter, while his ... Read more Three Cattle Smugglers Arrested After Encounter in Kasganj; One Criminal Injured in Ghaziabad
CM Yogi Adityanath invites Japanese firms to make UP their Second Industrial Home
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday invited Japanese companies to make the state their Second Industrial Home, offering a combination of a large young workforce, infrastructure, market and improving business environment. Addressing the inaugural session of the Uttar Pradesh-Japan Investment Meet 2026 in New Delhi, Adityanath said the partnership between India and Japan should go beyond setting up manufacturing units and focus on technology development, research and development, skill centres and global supply chains. Drawing a comparison between the two sides, the Chief Minister said Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, brings decades of industrial experience, precision, quality, technology and manufacturing excellence, while Uttar Pradesh, the Land of the Suryavansh, offers scale, skills, a large market, infrastructure and a young workforce. India-Japan partnership is a partnership of shared growth, shared technology and shared prosperity, Adityanath said, adding that Uttar Pradesh now accounts for 55 per cent of the countrys mobile phone production and nearly 60 per cent of electronic component manufacturing. He said the state had emerged among Indias top three economies and was moving towards its goal of becoming a $1-trillion economy. Over the past nine years, he said, Uttar Pradesh had tripled its budget, gross state domestic product and per capita income, while womens workforce participation had increased more than threefold. CM Yogi highlighted Uttar Pradeshs expanding industrial and logistics infrastructure, including 17 airports, metro networks in seven cities, two Dedicated Freight Corridors, industrial and logistics corridors and Indias first inland waterway. The state, he said, has more than 75,000 acres of dedicated industrial land, 27 industrial manufacturing and logistics clusters and 36 sector-specific policies covering areas such as IT, green hydrogen, solar power, food processing and defence manufacturing. He said Uttar Pradesh had also emerged as a hub for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, data centres, robotics, electric vehicles, agritech, fintech, deeptech and defence manufacturing. The Chief Minister said a Japan City was being developed near Noida International Airport, with semiconductor, electronics and data-centre clusters coming up in the vicinity. He also highlighted the states Plug and Play Industrial Sheds scheme and the development of Noida International Airport as a cargo, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and logistics hub. CM Yogi said the states Nivesh 3.0 platform had brought various government services under a single system, allowing investors to track applications online and speeding up approvals. Calling quality and long-term commitment the major strengths of Japanese industry, CM Yogi said Uttar Pradesh wanted to create a long-term Japanese industrial ecosystem rather than attract individual factories. We want Japanese companies to not only set up factories here, but also build technology, R&D, skill centres and global supply chains, he said. He proposed combining Japanese manufacturing practices such as Kaizen, 5S, lean manufacturing, robotics, automation and precision engineering with the states young workforce to create a new skills ecosystem. The Chief Minister also highlighted cooperation with Japans Yamanashi Prefecture in areas including green hydrogen, renewable energy and clean technology. He said two Green Hydrogen Centres of Excellence were being established through IIT Kanpur, HBTU Kanpur, IIT-BHU and MMMUT Gorakhpur, with 50 crore sanctioned for each centre. He said the objective was to take the partnership beyond research towards pilot projects, commercial applications and production. He said the proposed tripartite MoU between JETRO, Invest UP and CII would provide a stronger institutional framework for attracting Japanese investment and strengthening business-to-business and government-to-business partnerships. The next chapter of this partnership would take shape in factories, be born through innovation in laboratories, develop talent in universities, and reach the world through global supply chains, CM Yogi said. The event was attended by Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna and other state ministers, JETRO officials and industry leaders.
UP Weather Alert: Heavy rain alert in UP till August 22, many districts affected
UP Weather Update: The rainy season will continue in Uttar Pradesh. IMD has warned that there may be heavy to very heavy rain in many parts of the state for the next few days. There is a possibility of heavy rain especially in southern UP in the next 48 hours. UP Weather Update: Rainy season [] The post UP Weather Alert: Heavy rain alert in UP till August 22, many districts affected first appeared on informalnewz .
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Hapur, August 20: Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap has launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, labeling him as arrogant and self-serving. Kashyap accused the Samajwadi Party of continuously altering its political definitions to confuse various social groups. He asserted that the party is likely to face significant political losses in the ... Read more Akhilesh Yadavs Arrogance Could Cost SP Dearly in Upcoming Elections: Narendra Kashyap
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