Liquor shops to remain closed in UP for two days due to MLC elections; check dates here
Liquor lovers in Uttar Pradesh will have to plan ahead as liquor sales and serving will be prohibited across the state on October 23 and 27 in view of the Legislative Council (MLC) elections . As per an official order, all liquor outlets will remain closed on polling and counting days, while bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants serving alcohol will also be prohibited from doing so.
After Delhi Protests, SIR Rules Change State by State: What Voters Need to Know I TOI Special
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is becoming more accessible in several states, with authorities easing documentation requirements and simplifying verification procedures. From Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and Maharashtra, voters are being offered alternatives to tracing family links in older electoral rolls. Booth-Level Officers are visiting homes, collecting documents, assisting applicants and identifying eligible voters left out during revision. Delhi has resolved around 25 lakh of its 33 lakh SIR notices as of October 16, while other states are conducting enrolment drives and special camps. However, eligibility checks remain in place, with Electoral Registration Officers scrutinising applications and supporting evidence before approving inclusion in the electoral rolls.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said it has arrested two main conspirators in an ongoing case linked to illegally printing and supplying a huge quantity of fake Indian currency notes, which, through various other accused, reached the currency chest of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. One of the conspirators, Ajay Kumar, was arrested on October 16 from Ambala in Haryana, while another, namely Harish Rounta, was held on October 22 from Manali in Himachal Pradesh. As per the agency, both the conspirators are also close associates of the arrested accused Adesh Choudhary and other arrested accused persons in this conspiracy relating to the placement of counterfeit Indian currency notes in the PNB's Civil Lines-based branch in Saharanpur in the case (RC-02/2026/NIA/LKW). On August 29, the NIA said Sadar Bazar police in Saharanpur district received credible information regarding the recovery of counterfeit Indian currency notes with a face value of...
UP Residence Certificate Online Application 2026: Obtaining a residence certificate in Uttar Pradesh has become more convenient with the availability of online government services. Residents who need this document for education, employment or government welfare schemes can submit an application digi...
SC to hear Lakhimpur Kheri violence case on Oct 26
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea regarding the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case soon. It previously directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint a new public prosecutor for the trial. Allegations against the presiding officer, including transferring cases and acquitting accused individuals, are being reviewed. Ashish Mishra, the prime accused, has filed for bail and relaxation of conditions.
School holiday updates for October 23, 2026, vary across states as festive vacations end and heavy rainfall affects parts of Tamil Nadu. West Bengal schools following the Durga Puja calendar may remain closed, while Maharashtra's Diwali vacation is scheduled to begin on November 2. Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Telangana and other states are expected to follow their respective reopening schedules. Parents should check official school notices and district orders for confirmed closures.
UP government is giving Rs 17,500 per month for 1 year, start your own startup
Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has approved the new 'Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026', taking forward the 'Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020' (Amendment-2022).Incentives in UP Startup PolicyThe Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment-2022) is an ambitious...
Chandauli Shocker: Two Unidentified Bodies Discovered In Sacks
Two unidentified bodies, bearing gunshot injuries and one with a slit throat, were discovered stuffed in sacks at separate locations in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Police suspect the victims were killed elsewhere and dumped in the area, and are investigating the connection between the cases and the motive behind the killings.
UP: Loud DJ music in Durga puja leaves two-day-old baby dead
Uttar Pradesh: Loud DJ music claimed the life of a baby boy, born just two days ago, in Uttar Pradeshs Siddharthnagar district on October 20. The incident took place during a Durga idol immersion procession in Barhani town near the Ram Janaki temple. Idols from several local Durga Puja pandals were brought to the towns 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 .
'No political family faced such injustice...': Akhilesh Yadav after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur jail
With political parties stepping up preparations ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections,Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Rampur Jail on Thursday to meet senior party leader Azam Khan and alleged that his family had...
Interstate Heroin Network Busted By Delhi Police
Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an alleged interstate heroin manufacturing and supply network, arresting seven individuals and seizing over 8 kg of heroin valued at approximately Rs 60 crore. The operation spanned Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, uncovering an illicit manufacturing unit in Lucknow and tracing raw opium supply to Jharkhand. The arrests include an alleged raw opium supplier involved in illegal poppy cultivation.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 22: Prateek Group, one of the leading real estate developers in NCR, has performed the Bhumi Pujan for its upcoming luxury residential project in Sector 150, Noida, marking a key milestone in its development. The project is among the first in Noida where construction has commenced before the formal opening of sales, highlighting the Group's focus on execution readiness and on-ground progress.
Rs 15,233 Crore Seized, 148 Homes Built: Yogi Adityanath's Anti-Gangster Pitch
Since Yogi Adityanath first took oath as the chief minister in March 2017, Uttar Pradesh has reported progressively larger cumulative figures for property action under the Gangsters Act.
Two Women Arrested In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Probe
Delhi Police have arrested two women from Uttar Pradesh, Radha and Babita, suspected of transporting firearms used in the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The arrests, made at New Delhi Railway Station, are part of a larger investigation into the firing, which Mumbai Police attributes to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Families of the arrested women claim their innocence.
Gujarat minister, leaders pray at temple; service-oriented activities planned on HM Shahs birthday
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 22 (IANS) On Amit Shahs birthday, Gujarat Minister Pravin Mali on Thursday offered prayers at Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple in Gandhinagar for the Union Home Ministers long and healthy life. Mali said service-oriented activities have been organised across the country to mark the birthday of the senior BJP leader. City unit chief Ashish Dave joined Mali to offer prayers at the Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, located within the Swaminarayan Temple complex in Sector 2. Speaking to IANS, Mali said, Events have been planned in the entire nation on the occasion of Amit Shahs birthday. In Gandhinagar, all party workers and leaders went to the Gaushala, served the cows, and offered prayers to Mahadev for Amit Shah jis long life. All party workers and leaders took part in offering the prayers equally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to HM Shah and praised his efforts in strengthening India's internal security, eliminating Maoism and making efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Warm birthday greetings to Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. His administrative understanding has ensured India's internal security systems become more effective. Particularly noteworthy are the successes in eliminating the menace of Maoism and in furthering our dream of a society free from drugs, he said. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people, the Prime Minister added. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology Nara Lokesh also extended birthday greetings to HM Shah, praising his commitment to national security and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. CM Yogi praised HM Shah as a skilled strategist, while hailing his unparalleled contribution in strengthening the internal security of the nation. Your unparalleled contribution in making internal security impregnable, giving a new direction to the cooperation sector, and building a strong and secure India is invaluable, he said. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for your excellent health, long life, and a glorious life, the UP Chief Minister added. HM Shah was born to Gujarati parents in 1964 in Mumbai. He is considered one of the BJP's chief strategists and a close confidant of PM Modi. His political career has been marked by several key milestones, including the abrogation of Article 370, the enforcement of major internal security reforms, and a focus on cooperative federalism.
Sleeping Pills, Broken Bottle, WhatsApp Updates: Wife
BAGHPAT, OCT 22: A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested for conspiring to murder her husband in Uttar Pradeshs Baghpat district, with police investigations reportedly uncovering WhatsApp exchanges detailing plans to drug the victim and avoid CCTV cameras. The accused, identified as Urmila and Sikandar, allegedly plotted to kill Pramod so they could [] The post Sleeping Pills, Broken Bottle, WhatsApp Updates: Wifes Murder Plot Exposed appeared first on Northlines .
Uttar Pradesh raises motorcycle, uniform and SIM allowances for eligible police personnel, with benefits varying by rank and duty.
UP cop suspended for allegedly sharing obscene video in official WhatsApp group
A Bijnor SHO in Uttar Pradesh was suspended after allegedly posting an obscene video in an official police WhatsApp group. Superintendent of Police K K Bishnoi ordered an inquiry, and statements were recorded from police personnel. Departmental proceedings against the officer are underway
Delhi Police busts interstate heroin network, arrests seven; drugs worth Rs 60 Cr seized
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Delhi Police busted an interstate heroin supply and manufacturing network extending from Delhi and Haryana to Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, arresting seven accused and recovering 8.128 kg of heroin worth approximately Rs 60 crore in the international market. The operation, conducted by the Special Staff of Rohini district under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, also led to the seizure of 3.291 kg of chemicals and raw materials used in heroin manufacturing, Rs 12.81 lakh in cash, three SUVs, a motorcycle and equipment used in the illegal drug production process. According to the police, the operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Sandeep Godara under the supervision of ACP (Operations) Ajmer Singh. The investigation uncovered links between suppliers, a heroin manufacturing unit and a person involved in illegal opium poppy cultivation. The operation began on September 16, when police received information about narcotics movement in the Begumpur police station area. Acting on the tip-off, a team laid a trap in Sector 32, Begumpur, and intercepted a car. The police arrested Laxman Hooda, 58, a resident of Rohtak, Haryana, and recovered 300 grams of heroin and Rs 3 lakh in cash from the vehicle. On September 17, the police arrested another accused, Anil alias Bhola, 51, from Sonipat, Haryana, and recovered 501 grams of heroin from his car. Anil has been involved in 12 criminal cases. He had previously been arrested in an NDPS case registered at Bhalswa Dairy police station in 2025. After being granted interim bail, he failed to surrender and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by a court. Further investigation and technical surveillance led the police to a heroin manufacturing facility in Sita Colony, Jankipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on October 4. The police arrested Bablu, 35, and recovered 6.275 kg of freshly manufactured heroin. They also seized 2.504 kg of sodium, 787 grams of acetic anhydride, a gas cylinder, a mixer-grinder, utensils, a tub, an electronic weighing machine, polythene and other manufacturing equipment. Following Bablu's interrogation, the police traced and arrested Ruksar Ali alias Raju, the alleged owner and main source supplier of the manufacturing facility, from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after an extensive search. Ruksar has previously been involved in three NDPS cases, according to the police. On October 6, Ajaj Ahmed, 38, was arrested in Bareilly for supplying crude opium to Ruksar. The police recovered 501 grams of heroin and a motorcycle from him. The investigation subsequently led to the arrest of Mohammad Azhar, 20, from Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, on October 16. He allegedly supplied heroin and crude opium to Ajaj. The police recovered 551 grams of heroin, Rs 9,81,700 in cash and a car from his possession. On October 18, the team reached Jharkhand's Chatra district, a Naxalite-affected area, and arrested Prakash Kumar, 31. He supplied raw opium to the other accused and was involved in illegal opium poppy cultivation on his agricultural land. Further investigation is underway.
O.P. Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Meeting with Azam Khan as Election Stunt
O.P. Rajbhar accuses Akhilesh Yadav of misleading Muslims with his meeting with Azam Khan ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh. O.P. Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Meeting with Azam Khan as Election Stunt
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), has released the Pharmacy Counselling 2026 Round 4 seat allotment result on 21 October 2026. Candidates can check their allotted pharmacy college through the official portal, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Allotted students must choose Freeze or Float and pay the prescribed security fee between 22 and 24 October, with the fee-payment window closing at 5 PM on 24 October.
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment-2022): Incentives, eligibility and implementation
The policy superseded the startup-related provisions of the Uttar Pradesh IT and Startup Policy, 2016 and the Uttar Pradesh IT and Startup Policy, 2017-22
Video: Kanpur man dies after attackers trap hands in car windows, drag him on roof for 1.5km
The Election Commission of India has issued directions to impose a ban on the transfer of officials associated with the Special Summary Revision (SSR) programme of the electoral rolls of assembly constituencies based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2027.
Amit Shah hails security personnel for restoring peace in J&K
New Delhi, Oct 21:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the security personnel for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tribute to the police personnel, who were killed in the line of duty, at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said, Significant success has been achieved in curbing terrorism in Kashmir. Addressing the ceremony, he said, We have assembled at the National Police Memorial to pay homage to the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation from independence to the present day. The Home Minister said that nearly eight decades after independence, India stands today in a position of honour and respect in the world. The foundation of this achievement lies in the sacrifices of our brave personnel. No one can even imagine where we would stand today if these personnel had not made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the countrys internal security and protect its borders, he said. Shah said that 2026 was an extremely significant year for the Indian police. On March 31, 2026, the country achieved freedom from Naxalism, which had plagued India for decades. From 1981 to March 2026, the country endured numerous hardships due to Naxalism. During this period, many brave security personnel and innocent civilians lost their lives. More than 3600 security personnel were killed, and nearly 13,700 innocent civilians also lost their lives, he said. The Home Minister said he wanted to convey to the families of the slain personnel that as the country moves forward on the path of development after overcoming this five-decade-old problem, the sacrifices of these 3600 personnel form the foundation of this progress. Addressing the families of the slain security personnel, he said that while their loss could never be compensated, the entire nation of 1.4 billion citizens remains grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of their families. Recalling the history of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said that on October 21, 1959, in the remote and inhospitable Hot Springs region of Ladakh, 10 CRPF personnel were killed while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. A study of the Hot Springs incident makes it clear that when the battle was decided in the high-altitude mountains, the outcome was almost certain. Yet, these immortal heroes remained steadfast in their resolve that not even an inch of the countrys land should fall into foreign hands, making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Since then, October 21 has been observed every year as Police Commemoration Day, he said. The Home Minister said that the National Police Memorial, where they were gathered, was inaugurated in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of police personnel who had lost lives in the line of duty. The objective behind establishing the memorial was to inspire future generations of police personnel to remain committed to their responsibilities and be prepared to make the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties, he said. Shah said that the memorial had also become a place of reverence for citizens from across the country. Grateful citizens visit the site to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel and express the nation's gratitude for their service and sacrifice, he said. The Home Minister said that among all government services, police service was one of the most challenging. Every citizen in the country celebrates festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, and Eid, but police personnel often have no holidays to celebrate these occasions, he said. Shah said that while people celebrate festivals with their families, police personnel remain on duty, safeguarding internal security, managing traffic and ensuring public safety. They devote the prime years of ones life to the nation while staying away from ones family is a great service to the country, he said. The Home Minister said that there were numerous examples across the country of police personnel demonstrating extraordinary patience, restraint, discipline, courage, and dedication, thereby strengthening the nations internal security. He said that police personnel constitute both the first and the last line of defence for internal security. Shah expressed his special gratitude to all personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed along the borders and entrusted with security responsibilities within the country. Staying away from their families, these personnel remain vigilant and strengthen the nations internal security on every occasion, whether during elections, festivals, protests or border security duties. They remain constantly on duty to ensure the smooth functioning of the country. Whether it is safeguarding democracy or ensuring the smooth conduct of democratic processes, it is impossible to imagine these tasks being accomplished without the Central Armed Police Forces, he said. The Home Minister said that India had succeeded in eliminating electoral violence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but electoral violence had continued in West Bengal for a long time. He said that during the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, security personnel achieved a significant success by ensuring that the elections were completed without a single fatality. In doing so, the Central Armed Police Forces had established a new benchmark, Shah said. He said that the entire country now recognises that electoral violence had been brought to an end in the nation. The Home Minister said that over the past few years, the country had faced several challenges, three of which had persisted for decades. He said that peace had now been established in all three major hotspots Kashmir, the North-East, and the areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. An environment conducive to development has emerged in these regions, and they are now ready to compete with the rest of the country in terms of development, Shah said. Following several agreements and the surrender of arms by thousands of people, the entire North-East has moved forward on the path of peace. He said that police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel had achieved a major breakthrough in completely eliminating the five-decade-old Naxal problem, which had spread across several states. The Home Minister specifically thanked the CRPF and its CoBRA Battalion for their contribution to the elimination of Naxalism and praised the bravery of the Chhattisgarh Police. He said that the country had not yet become completely free of problems and that several challenges remain. Shah said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had set a target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, through a concerted fight against drugs over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years 2027, 2028 and 2029. He described this as a very important goal for the nation. The Home Minister said that drug abuse and trafficking undermine the future of coming generations, place an unnecessary burden on the economy, and often provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called upon police forces across the country to wholeheartedly join the efforts to implement the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat, formulated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and work towards safeguarding future generations. On this occasion, Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs.' It included around 90 riders from various states and Union Territories (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi), Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG), and certain central police organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). The rally is part of a nationwide campaign organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs', in which motorcycle riders from all states, Union Territories and Central Forces across the country will reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. The Police Commemoration Day ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament Krishna Prasad Tenneti and Rajiv Kumar; Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan; Director of the Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit; Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Shatrujeet Kapoor; the Directors General of other Central Armed Police Forces; and several senior officers.
U.P. CM Yogi issues directions for strict legal action in cases of land encroachment
Officials must impose strict legal action on anyone who illegally occupies land or dispossesses vulnerable people, while urging dialogue to resolve familial property disputes and promising swift assistance to victims seeking government benefits or medical treatment, says Uttar Pradesh CM
LU students burn effigies over hostel allotment, food and water issues
Rajnath team launches relief drive, 10,000 flood-hit families to get ration kits
Diwali mela to showcase women-led enterprises, crafts
Blood safety push: UP seeks re-testing of bulk-transfer stocks
Cong alleges voter list discrepancies in Pilibhit, plans legal action
Valmiki Jayanti celebrations at Ram Temple on Oct 26
Call for pension, welfare scheme for Ram temple movement kar sevaks in UP
On Vijayadashami, Rajeshwar calls for defeat of casteist, anti-sanatan forces
Panel pushes for faster clearances for investment projects
CM Yogi meets families of martyred cops, assures support
UP Police budget up 2.7x in 9 years; Yogi govt cites major modernisation push
UP CEO orders legal action against officials over voter roll errors in Pilibhit
Minor errors wont deny voters rights in MLA polls: CEO
EC bars transfer of officials engaged in UP voter roll revision without prior approval
Bizarre entries raise questions over UP Graduates voter roll
Learnt a lot during my stint with CSK: Prashant
Dussehra outing turns fatal: 4 friends killed, 3 injured in Kushinagar crash
Burqa, vehicle swaps helped Shiva case accused stay ahead of cops: ADG
Man found dead at home, fall from stairs suspected
Ravan, Kumbhakarna, Meghnad effigies go up in flames as Kashi celebrates Dussehra
Yogi halts Vijayadashami procession to let ambulance pass in Gorakhpur
Yogi meets 200 complainants Janata Darshan; orders sensitive, time-bound redressal
Residents across communities welcome Yogi during Vijayadashami procession
UP curates four-day Dev Deepawali tourism package to showcase Kashis heritage
Saints, devotees seek Yogis blessings on Dussehra
Op Sindoors Prachand to lead IAFs aerial spectacle in Kashi
Man, nephew killed by speeding truck while returning from Dussehra fair
UP defeats Goa by 68 runs in Ranji Trophy match played at Green Park Stadium
Devotees bid adeiu to goddess with processions, drumbeats
Kanpur celebrates Vijay Dashmi with fervour
Drunk man kills younger brother after argument
U-13 cricket camp for 30 young cricketers begins today
Durga puja ends with Sindhoor Khela
DM orders: Make Rawatpur road ready by Nov 15
Man dies after being dragged on car roof, assault; Police Investigate
Wife, YouTuber friend held for killing man, stuffing body in box
Absconding accused arrested in connection with manufacturing counterfeit branded cement
Three held in connection with theft of transformer parts
GRP Kanpur nabs 3 in mobile-snatching cases
Police Commemoration Day marked in Kanpur
Balloon man, 6 others injured in carbide cylinder blast
Murdered advocates family gets support from SP state president
City bids adieu to Goddess Durga, immersion processions fill roads
UP Board to release exam centre list on Oct 24, final list on Nov 27
RPF, NCRs Shaheed Parade honors martyrs
On way to Ayodhya after Sangam dip, Nepal family robbed in Jhunsi
VHP, Bajrang Dal conduct Shastra Puja
PRSU approves four new courses
SP accuses BJP of dodging key issues in UP
Police search for 2 boys feared drowned in Ganga
Tiger Shroff firing case: UP Police traces roots of woman arrested in Sonipat, to Azamgarh
In a significant development related to the Tiger Shroff firing case, Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh Police threw light on the potential involvement of a woman suspect in the case, officials said on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Azamgarh SSP Anil Kumar mentioned that the police are looking into the woman's various connections and her potential criminal background. Kumar also revealed that this woman has been living in Sonipat for the past few years with her relatives, and no criminal cases have been registered against her in local police records. Currently, the Azamgarh Police are gathering further information on the matter. The SSP disclosed that they will assist the Mumbai Police and the Delhi Police in the case. Information has been received regarding the involvement of a woman from village Kothiya in this case. Official details in this regard can only be provided by the Mumbai Police and the Delhi Police. According to the Azamgarh Police, this woman has been living in Sonipat for the past...
Uttar Pradesh Police Honors Fallen Heroes with Short Film Uniform
A special film by Uttar Pradesh Police pays tribute to fallen officers, showcasing their bravery and the emotional toll on their families. Uttar Pradesh Police Honors Fallen Heroes with Short Film Uniform
UP student slap case: Govt sanctions Rs 1.38 lakh for education
Muzaffarnagar: Nearly two and a half years after a Class 2 Muslim student was slapped and humiliated in front of his class by his teacher, the Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs 1.38 lakh to cover his educational expenses. The funds will cover the childs school fees and provide uniforms, socks, stationery and other educational 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 .
Gorakhpur: 3 killed, 10 injured after high-tension wire sparks during Durga idol immersion
Three people were killed, and 10 others sustained burn injuries after a high-tension electricity wire came into contact with a rod attached to a tractor-trolley during Durga idol immersion in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on Wednesday...
UP snake charmer, son die after cobra attack during live show; 2 snakes escape into crowd
After statue of Mulayam Singh Yadav, Frances Segelman makes bust of Richard E Grant
Frances Segelman, who is making a 20ft bronze statue of the Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav , sculpted a bust of the actor Richard E Grant in front of an audience on Sunday (18). This was done in St Pauls Church Covent Garden, which is popularly known as the Actors Church. Segelman, who is known for her ability to do faces, started with a lump of clay, but within a couple of hours produced a wonderful likeness of the Oscar nominated star of such films as Withnail and I, Saltburn and The Age of Innocence. Frances Segelman makes bust of Richard E Grant Sophie Dunne Grant has recently been taking part in the BBCs The Celebrity Traitors. In the subdued light inside the church, Segelman added an extra touch of drama by donning a shimmering red dress designed by the Polish sisters, Lily and Dana Kruszynska. Segelman is known for her royal busts. She has done the late Queen and Prince Philip as well as King Charles and the Princess Royal Princess Anne. Other commissions include Dame Judi Dench, Ray Winstone, Lord David Blunkett, Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Joan Collins, Lord Julian Fellowes, Dame Joanna Lumley and Bruce Oldfield. She was approached by Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi party in India, and commissioned to make the statue of his late father, who was thrice chief minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Only the finishing work remains to be done on the five-tonne statue which will be air freighted to India. Frances Segelman with maquette of Mulayam Singh Yadav Sophie Dunne On Sunday, Grant sat still as Segelman went about her work, measuring his face at times with large callipers. The venue added to the atmosphere of the occasion. Designed by architect Inigo Jones and completed in 1633, St Pauls Church has a long-standing historical connection to the West End theatre community, famous memorials for entertainers, and a landmark east portico. It has long served as the spiritual home for Londons theatrical profession, hosting memorial and celebratory services for performers. Frances Segelman was dressed by Kruszynska Sophie Dunne It houses plaques and graves for notable artists and entertainers including Sir Terence Rattigan, Sir Nol Coward, Sir Charlie Chaplin, Vivien Leigh, Dame Diana Rigg, Grinling Gibbons, and Samuel Butler. All proceeds from the event are being donated to charity, with Grant nominating the Longfield Hospice in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. This was the charity that supported Grants wife, Joan Washington, who died of cancer in 2021. At the question-and-answer session that followed the making of the bust, Grant explained how his wife had wanted to pass away at home, surrounded by her loved ones and the hospice made this possible. Frances Segelman live sculpting Richard E Grant in Actors' Church in Covent Garden. Sophie Dunne He said: They assigned someone to stay with her throughout the night. It was extraordinary. These people are living saints. Im in debt to them for the rest of my life. He added: My wife challenged my daughter and I to find a pocket of happiness in every day. At the time I thought it was some sort of cheesy Hallmark thing. But its given us permission to do things. Im very indebted to her for that.
UP Vridha Pension Yojana 2026: Senior citizens in Uttar Pradesh may benefit from a revised pension payment arrangement aimed at making financial assistance available at more regular intervals. According to a report dated October 21, 2026, the state government has introduced changes to the payment sc...
Gluten-free Food And No 'kyon Drop Ho Gaye' - Inside Bhuvneshwars Quiet Road Back To T20I Team
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense. On October 17, it was revived where it began. Arshdeep Singh took a blow to the shoulder in Hyderabad, and Bhuvneshwar was drafted into the squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. When Shreyas Iyer took his name while revealing the changes to the playing eleven, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted. Bhuvneshwar made his T20I debut at the same venue against Pakistan in December 2012 and wowed everyone with his swing. It is now his IPL home via Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Though the heavens intervened to abandon the game, that game will also be remembered for Bhuvneshwars first sight in Indian colours after 2022. His selection for the five-match T20I series in New Zealand, which begins in Christchurch on Thursday, had come earlier. When that news reached Dr. Ramneesh Vohra, his physiotherapist since 2020 and who was in the middle of an appointment at his clinic in Noida, happiness was writ large on his face. When I got the news, I immediately called sir and congratulated him and he picked up the call and we then discussed about the journey and talked that 'aaj tak humne jitna kaam kiya, woh badiya nikla' (whatever work we have done till now has turned out very well), Vohra recalled in a free-wheeling chat with IANS. Then all the emotions came out of happiness while talking, and there's no doubt about it. Although we were not expecting this thing to happen, I mean, we were not working together for this day particularly. But when something like this happens as a reward, emotions come up, right?' he added. Vohra later joined him at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where Bhuvneshwar was preparing for New Zealand, and stayed until he was summoned to the fifth T20I squad. Bhuvneshwar was the fulcrum of RCB's back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, including picking 28 wickets in 16 matches this year. Yet Vohra insists a return to the Indian team was never the target. In the past few years, he never targeted himself with, ' No, I have to go back to the team and really work hard.' He used to always say that I have to do my work and the selectors are doing their work, and I'm not going to do anything out of the box. He would say, 'No, I just love cricket. I have a passion for this game and I just really want to give 100 percent whenever I hit the ground.' He always played with this mindset in every tournament and any format. Whenever he got the opportunity to play, he never said no to anything. He always said that as long as I'm there, I have to give my 100 percent and I'll go and play whatever game is on the ground, he said. Bhuvneshwars partnership with Vohra was forged in mid-2020, after the first Covid-19 lockdown. Bhuvneshwar was then an India regular, and the brief for him to Vohra was refinement, not repair. He just wanted to be a good version of himself, always. He would ask, Can I make myself into the same fitness regime? Is it possible for me, for you, or for us to maintain my mobility, flexibility, and work on my biomechanics if possible? Can we just improve a bit more towards my structure? So, we started like that only. There was no injury, nothing like that. Serendipity did the rest. Vohra, then attached to BCCI domestic sides, was introduced to him by then Railways captain Karan Sharma and Harsh Tyagi, who trained with Bhuvneshwar at Wonders Cricket Club in Noida's Sector 34. Their endorsement sufficed and Bhuvneshwar enlisted his services and began from scratch. Vohra says the two never once relitigated why Bhuvneshwar had been dropped from the Indian team after that game in Napier. Because he's a very down-to-earth person, he is the kind of person who never thinks about whatever happened in the past. We never had a discussion about what went wrong or kyon drop ho gaye (why I got dropped). He just said, I have to prepare for what comes next. Suppose the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy or DY Patil T20 tournament was to come and he would commence preparing for it. If Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ranji Trophy or IPL was on the calendar, then he would start preparing for it at the earliest. So, the discussion was always about what's next, and how to be great in those competitions. There was never a discussion about what happened or went wrong in the past. Nothing like that happened because, see, like he's been saying from the start that selection or not is not in my hands, but performing is in our hands, so as keeping my body fit. His words have always been, 'I'll do whatever is in my area and hands, I'll work on that, and I will not think about whatever is happening afterwards.' What will I get or won't I get, I don't think much as I just have to work - that too with full honesty, Vohra said. The groundwork was meticulous: a biomechanical and musculoskeletal screening modelled on the CoE protocols, plus body-composition, fitness and nutrition tests. Strength and conditioning coach Surya Yadav assumed charge of training, and nutritionist Shah Fahad oversaw the dietary tests. Yadav, currently with the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 men's team, was unavailable for a comment. Everything we did, whatever screening was there, whatever tests were there, it was all evidence-based. It didn't mean that we were doing it randomly. Everything was very much sure that we would do this, and whatever we get in that, we will work on that. Nothing was like hit and error. Everything was evidence-based and dependent upon whatever we do. It will be all study-based and all that will be there, and the results that we have already got on those things. When we see the results, we will work on that. Until and unless, if it doesn't work, until and unless we don't get that improvement, or didn't get that achievement, then we can think about anything else. So, our fill-in-the-blanks kept happening, blocks kept coming into place, and we got to what we wanted. Not once, Vohra says, did Bhuvneshwar second-guess the regime. He was so consistent right from the beginning, so honest and trustful that he never said, Why am I getting this, or why am I not getting this. When I go out, I have to be 100 percent in my body so that I can deliver balls with 100 percent of my efficiency. That was his aim. An archive of old footage helps flag the subtlest shifts in his action, and each specialist guards his own lane. All the qualities were there because we have worked on it for the last 6 years. Wherever we have taken the old videos, we have worked on them. In the old videos, it used to come like this. Now, if there are any changes, then how will we go back? How will we work on it? How will we do it? How will I do it? I never interrupted Surya sir's work. Surya sir never interrupted my work. We both had a very clear vision that I will look at these things, you will look at these things, and Bhuvi sir, you will look at these things. We had divided our departments so that there was no confusion in between, and it's always teamwork. Diet proved to be a potent force in keeping Bhuvneshwar in fine fettle. Tests flagged the bloating endemic among cricketers and traced it to gluten and lactose. Gluten was jettisoned, lactose and sugar scaled back, to banish the stiffness and soreness he had been carrying into matches. We made minor, minor changes and got major, major results. That was a great thing that happened. Plus, we never missed out on any mobility session, any flexibility session, any mobilisation session, any strength and conditioning session, any weight training session, and his body has transformed. Leaner, though, is not lighter. He still weighs around 73-74 kg, but his body-fat percentage has fallen while muscle quality and hydration have improved. Vohra credits that sculpted frame, and painstaking rehab of the injuries that punctuated his earlier career, for keeping him injury-free since. Sweets are off the menu, and ensuring daily protein intake is there via bars, shakes and chillas, with eggs taken only if needed. Fahad also arranged a genetic test to map Bhuvneshwar's nutritional needs, and masseur Kesar Ali rounds off an inner circle that has remained unbroken since 2020. The best part is Bhuvi sir never changed his team right from the beginning since we met after the Covid-19 first lockdown. I don't know what happened before Covid-19, but after Covid-19, the best part is he trusted me a lot right from the beginning, and he never told me that no, I want to change this, or that. He said, Whatever you want me to do, I will be able to do it, and I will also get the results. The dividend, Vohra says, shows in how swiftly Bhuvneshwar bounces back. Actually, so you can see the results, and after the game, he never felt like, ' No, I am exhausted, I am tired, now I don't want to play for the next part of the game. He is always ready. He never said no to even the games on consecutive days. He always said, If you want to play, then play, and whenever you want to play, play with your 100 percent effort. There is no compromise with cricket. He is very introverted and not a party person. He is one of those rare and sweetest and very kindest cricketers I have ever met. That reticence, Vohra adds, is often mistaken for a lack of graft. Few cricketers, in his view, are as dedicated as Bhuvneshwar - he carves out time for every facet of his game, from bowling and batting to fielding and rehab, and does all of it away from the social media limelight. Because we live in the same society, so we meet. Even if there is a hello, there is no problem. Even if there is a small issue, we meet. He treats me like family, so obviously, vice versa, reciprocally. He never behaves like, I am a superstar and you are my physiotherapist. He always says that you all are my family and always speaks like that. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Vohra's clinic, Muscle Stretch, marked his return to the playing eleven in Bengaluru on Instagram by promising 20 per cent off on consultations for every wicket Bhuvneshwar took, and a shot at a free consultation and physio session should he bag a five-for. It wont be a surprise if the same offer is run for the T20Is in New Zealand, starting on Thursday. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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