V-P Radhakrishnan to join Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Ayodhya on Saturday to participate in Deepotsav 2026. During his visit, the Vice-President will offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and participate in the symbolic coronation ceremony of Shri Ram in Ayodhya, an official said on Friday. He will also felicitate revered saints on the occasion. Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 on Saturday will mark the 10th anniversary of the grand festival of lights ahead of Diwali on Sunday. Organisers are aiming to light more than 30 to 33 lakh earthen diyas across 56 ghats, including the primary centre at Ram Ki Paidi and the Saryu River banks, a statement said. The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya earlier on Thursday, with river banks being illuminated with lakhs of 'diyas'. The banks of the Gomti River at Maa Kamakhya Dham, near Ayodhya, were illuminated with 1.51 lakh diyas during the sixth annual Deepotsav. Earlier this week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the economic significance of the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, saying that every earthen lamp lit during the festival illuminates the hard work of potters, the produce of farmers and the livelihoods of local families. The Chief Minister shared a post on social media platform X, stating that the grand Deepotsav in Ayodhya Dham was giving fresh momentum to the economy along with strengthening faith. The grand Deepotsav of Shri Ayodhya Dham is giving fresh momentum to the economy along with faith. Every diya lit here is bringing new light to the hard work of a potter, the produce of a farmer and the livelihood of a family, he wrote. The Chief Minister further said that such radiance was missing earlier, alleging that there had been no initiative to connect Ayodhya's immense cultural potential with the prosperity of local artisans, farmers and small traders. There was a complete lack of vision to transform the strength of faith into new livelihood opportunities. The double-engine government has dispelled this darkness, he said. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the grand festival, illuminated by lakhs of diyas, was now creating new opportunities for employment and business for potters, labourers and small traders, CM Yogi added.
5 Killed, Several Injured In Road Accident In UP: Cops
Five persons were killed and several others sustained injuries in a fatal road accident involving a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, a senior police official said here on Saturday.
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UP Police Busts Fake Currency Racket, Seizes Rs 1.74 Lakh
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals for allegedly operating an inter-district counterfeit currency racket. A joint operation by the UP STF and local police led to the seizure of 804 fake notes worth Rs 1.74 lakh, along with printing equipment. The accused planned to circulate the fake currency during Diwali and were offering Rs 3 lakh in counterfeit notes for Rs 1 lakh in genuine currency.
Barabanki: Girl Raped, Murdered; Accused Held
An 11-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and murdered in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from a well on Friday. The accused, Uttam Kumar Singh, was arrested after a police encounter during which he received a gunshot wound. Singh has a history of criminal cases.
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Patil, Sisodia, Pandey Return As Karnataka Name Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sharad Pawar BKC Academy Ground: Batters Rohan Patil, Luvnith Sisodia and Manish Pandey have returned to Karnatakas squad for the first three matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced on Friday. Smaran R. will captain the side after returning from New Zealand, where hes with the India A red-ball team. Senior players Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal, who led Karnataka to victories in their last two Ranji Trophy matches as stand-in captain, have been left out. Both struggled in last seasons Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy -- Mayank scored 135 runs in seven games, while Shreyas made just 25 runs and took five wickets with his leg-spin. Pandey, who was named among the probables, returns to the senior side after two years. Patil and Sisodia make a return to the team after last playing T20 games for them in 2022. The tournament is a big opportunity for Manvanth Kumar L, who had a satisfactory outing in the first leg of the Ranji Trophy hitting two centuries and picking a three-for. A strong show in the shortest format could also put him in contention for an IPL contract after being a part of Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season. Karnatakas batting looks strong on paper, with Karun Nair, Abhinav Manohar and Smaran adding further depth. With so much firepower, the side will hope to do better this season. The bowling, however, is likely to decide how far Karnataka goes in the competition. Pacers Vyshak V, Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty will lead the seam attack. Spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal will share the spin-bowling duties with leg-spinner Pravin Dubey. In Elite Group A, Karnataka will first take on Bengal on November 14, before facing Uttar Pradesh (November 16), Mizoram (November 18) and Jharkhand (November 20) at the Wankhede Stadium. Their remaining group games are against Chandigarh (November 22), Rajasthan (November 24) and Baroda (November 26) at the Sharad Pawar BKC Academy Ground. The bowling, however, is likely to decide how far Karnataka goes in the competition. Pacers Vyshak V, Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty will lead the seam attack. Spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal will share the spin-bowling duties with leg-spinner Pravin Dubey. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
UP Alliance Cracks? Akhilesh Yadav Draws Red Line Over Swami Prasad Maurya
Even before seat-sharing talks are finalized, fault lines are emerging within the Opposition camp in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav has bluntly ruled out Swami Prasad Maurya's entry into his alliance, despite Maurya's growing proximity to the Congress leadership. As personal attacks, political ambitions and caste equations collide, the controversy raises a bigger question: is the Opposition heading into a crucial election united in strategy or divided by leadership rivalries?
Govt launches Semicon 2.0 portal, clears 12 more electronics component projects worth Rs 7,503 crore
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal under the Semicon India Programme and announced the approval of 12 new applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking another push to strengthen India's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities. The launch follows the Union Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 with a fiscal outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The next phase of the programme is focused on six strategic pillars, including chip design, semiconductor equipment and materials, fabrication units, ATMP/OSAT facilities, research and development, and talent development. With the launch of the portal, applications have gone live for Pillars 2, 3 and 4, which focus on machines and materials, new semiconductor fabrication facilities, and further strengthening of the assembly, testing, marking and packaging ecosystem. Highlighting the progress made under the first phase of the programme, the government said 12 semiconductor projects with cumulative investments exceeding Rs 1.64 lakh crore have been approved across six states, with five of them already commencing commercial production as of October 2026. The semiconductor ecosystem has also expanded through startup and academic participation. According to the government, 105 startups have received access to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, 24 startups have been supported through funding, while 15 startups have secured venture capital investments. In addition, 332 academic institutions have been provided EDA tools under the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme, helping train around 70,000 students. Alongside the Semicon 2.0 launch, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved 12 additional projects under ECMS involving projected investments of Rs 7,503 crore. The approved projects are expected to generate production worth Rs 39,045 crore and create 7,127 direct jobs. The latest approvals come after clearance of 106 applications involving investments of Rs 69,548 crore announced earlier under the scheme. The newly approved projects span components, supply chain products and capital goods. They include manufacturing of multilayer printed circuit boards, relays, heat sinks and specialty ceramics, as well as key supply-chain products such as copper foil, anode material, cathode active material, polypropylene film and camera rims. The projects are spread across Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, expanding the geographical footprint of India's electronics component manufacturing sector. The government said the approvals include first-time support under ECMS for copper foil, cathode active material and specialty ceramics, broadening the range of electronics components and upstream materials being produced domestically. Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw said India's electronics manufacturing industry has moved beyond basic assembly operations and is increasingly building capabilities across modules, components, materials and advanced technologies. He noted that the country is developing strengths in areas such as battery cells, copper foils, copper-clad laminates and advanced printed circuit boards, while government schemes are creating opportunities for MSMEs.
Bihar court convicts husband of murdering pregnant wife; acquits mother-in-law
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) A court in Bihar's Bagaha has convicted a man of murdering his pregnant wife in a dowry-related case, while acquitting his mother-in-law due to a lack of evidence. The court of Additional District Judge (ADJ)-IV Manvendra Mishra found Pramod Yadav alias Bhutti Yadav guilty of murdering his wife, Sandhya Yadav. The court has fixed November 20, 2026, for hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence. Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Manu Rao said the conviction was based on witness testimonies and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the trial. According to the prosecution, Sandhya was pregnant at the time of her murder, and the unborn child also lost its life in the incident. The victim was pregnant at the time of the murder. Consequently, along with Sandhya, the child in her womb also lost its life. The court has found her husband, Pramod Yadav alias Bhutti Yadav, guilty in the case, Rao said. According to the case details, Garbhan Yadav, a resident of Anrahwa Nauka Tola under Padrauna police station in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, married his 23-year-old daughter, Sandhya, to Pramod Yadav of Chankuhwa village under Piprasi police station in Bihar's West Champaran district on June 5, 2025, according to Hindu rituals. However, shortly after the marriage, Sandhya allegedly began facing harassment from her husband and in-laws over dowry demands. Her husband reportedly visited her parental home and demanded an additional Rs 2 lakh as dowry. The case took a tragic turn on September 11, 2025, when her family received information around 4 a.m. that Sandhya was unwell. When her relatives reached her matrimonial home, they allegedly found that she had been murdered. Following the incident, a case was registered against her husband, mother-in-law Leelavati Devi, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. During the trial, the prosecution presented witness statements and other evidence to establish the husband's involvement in the crime. The court convicted Pramod Yadav under Sections 103(1) and 91 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while acquitting him of the remaining charges. His mother-in-law, Leelavati Devi, was acquitted of the charges due to insufficient evidence. Pramod Yadav is currently lodged in judicial custody. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of sentence on November 20, when the punishment to be awarded to the convicted man will be determined.
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Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to manipulate electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and alleged that the ruling party was conspiring to deprive people of their right to vote. Claiming that the BJP would be defeated in Uttar Pradesh, Yadav alleged that similar practices were used in West Bengal, where voters' names were removed from electoral rolls and central security forces were deployed to influence the election. The Bharatiya Janata Party will be forever defeated in UP. People from various states, several political parties, and especially the Opposition, raised questions about the SIR process, but the Election Commission had no answers. Look at the recent election in Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party manipulated the entire process in its favour by using SIR and deploying central forces, Yadav said, addressing a press conference. He further alleged that t...
Khalistani Terror Outfit Threatens Hindu Temples Ahead of Diwali
A disturbing security alert has gripped Uttar Pradesh after a Khalistani terror outfit allegedly threatened bomb attacks on prominent Hindu religious sites in Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi ahead of Diwali. The threatening emails, reportedly issued in the name of the Khalistan National Army, warned of explosions between November 8 and November 27, 2026. The messages [] The post Khalistani Terror Outfit Threatens Hindu Temples Ahead of Diwali appeared first on Tfipost.com .
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The Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has significantly increased disaster relief amounts, doubling compensation for deaths caused by natural disasters and raising crop-loss assistance by 25 to 30 per cent. According to the CMO, more than 10 lakh farmers in the state are expected to benefit, and the enhanced amounts will cover losses incurred between April 1 and November 4. Families of those who die in natural disasters will now receive Rs 8 lakh, up from Rs 4 lakh. New standards for financial assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) have been implemented. For crop and land losses, compensation in irrigated areas has been raised from Rs 17,000 to Rs 22,000 per hectare, while in rain-fed areas it has gone up from Rs 8,500 to Rs 11,000 per hectare. Assistance for perennial crops and agroforestry has increased from Rs 22,500 to Rs 30,000 per hectare, and for silt removal from farmland from Rs 18,000 to...
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'May lamp of contentment be lit in every heart': CM Yogi extends Dhanteras greetings
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on Dhanteras, wishing the festival would bring happiness, prosperity, good health, and joy to everyone's life. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to the state's residents and prayed for Goddess Lakshmi's blessings to illuminate their lives with love, contentment, and happiness. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras festival, CM Yogi posted. May the lamp of contentment be lit in the hearts of all by the grace of Maa Lakshmi, and may life be illuminated with the light of love, joy, and bliss, he added. The Chief Minister further wished that happiness, prosperity, good health and good fortune would reside in everyone's life. Meanwhile, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings to fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion, highlighting the importance of health, wealth and prosperity. In a post on X, Gadkari said, Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the sacred festival of Dhanteras, bringing wealth, prosperity, health, and happiness. He further prayed for the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, saying, May Lord Dhanvantari bestow excellent health upon everyone. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is considered an auspicious occasion associated with wealth, prosperity and good health. The festival is traditionally observed with prayers, festive preparations and greetings exchanged among family members and loved ones. This year, Dhanteras is being celebrated on Friday, November 6. The festival is also associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, with devotees seeking blessings for prosperity, good fortune and well-being. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated two days later, on Sunday, November 8, on the occasion of Kartik Amavasya. On the day, homes and temples are decorated and illuminated with earthen lamps and decorative lights. In the evening, devotees perform traditional prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for happiness, peace and prosperity.
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