Hardeep Singh Puri out: 8 new faces in BJPs UP Rajya Sabha list carries a 2027 message
BJP has nominated eight new leaders for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. This new slate emphasizes social and regional diversity within the party's representation. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri was notably excluded from the new nominations, raising questions about his future role. The BJP prepares for upcoming Assembly elections in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which may influence future cabinet reshuffles.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Last date, direct link, how to check status and when money will come
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Students in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 through the official UP Scholarship portal till October 15. Different categories have distinct deadlines for fresh and renewal applications. Payment schedules vary based on the student's category after completing verification. Students must ensure all their information is accurate to avoid issues during the application process.
Uttar Pradesh: Eight BJP candidates file nominations in Lucknow for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls
All eight Bharatiya Janata Party candidates filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On the final day of filing nominations, BJP candidates submitted their nomination papers at the Vidhan Bhavan. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all the candidates. According to a press release, the candidates who submitted their nomination papers are Dharmpal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Rampratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. Apart from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, those present during the filing of nominations included Union Minister of State for Finance and BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary; Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak; and Yogi government ministers Suresh Khanna, Rakesh Sachan, Ashish Patel, Sanjay Nishad, Kapil Dev Agarwal, JPS Rathore, Dinesh Pratap Singh, Girish Chandra Yadav, Brajesh Singh, Sat...
'Daydreaming not a bad thing', OP Rajbhar takes swipe at Akhilesh Yadav's '403 seats' target
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday took a jibe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, after the SP leader said that his party was now eyeing all 403 Assembly seats in the state. Rajbhar said that daydreaming was not a bad thing while taking a dig at Yadav over his 403 remark. Rajbhar took to social media platform X and said, Friend Akhilesh ji, 'Ho gaya na Tai Tai Phish'. Anyway, even if only once in a blue moon, you do manage to do something sensible, like you did today. As for the 403 thing, I'll just say this: dreaming isn't a bad thing. Earlier in the day, Akhilesh Yadav had said, Now our eyes are not on three, but on 403. The remark came amid speculation over the SP's strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that the SP may field another candidate for the third Rajya Sabha seat. Elections are being held for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, and a candidate needs the votes of 37 MLAs to win one seat. The current effective strength of the state Assembly is 396, while the Samajwadi Party has 98 MLAs. If the SP had fielded a third candidate, it would have needed 111 first-preference votes to win all three seats. After securing two seats, the party would have had around 25 votes left. Therefore, winning the third seat would have required the support of at least 12 additional MLAs. Akhilesh Yadav had earlier stated that the party would field a third candidate only if it managed to secure the required numbers. However, his latest 'not three, but 403' remark has led to speculation that the Samajwadi Party may have decided not to contest the third Rajya Sabha seat. In such a situation, the SP's strategy in the Rajya Sabha elections appears to be limited to securing two seats, while Akhilesh Yadav has now set his sights on all 403 Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, on September 30, SP leaders Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced the names of eight candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh. The biennial elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in the country's most populous state are scheduled to be held on October 16.
UP govt releases Rs 460 crores for 1.28 lakh 'Shiksha Mitras' after honorarium hike
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has released Rs 460.23 crores towards the honorarium of 1,27,841 'Shiksha Mitras', working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for the academic session 2026-27. The honorarium has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 per month, providing an additional financial benefit of Rs 8,000 per month to Shiksha Mitras across the state. District-wise funds have been allocated for the payment of honorarium for September and October. Of the total amount, Rs 230.11 crore has been allocated for September and an equal amount of Rs 230.11 crore for October. The concerned districts have been instructed to ensure that the payment process is completed according to the prescribed allocations. Around 1.28 lakh Shiksha Mitras in the state will directly benefit from the increased honorarium. The hike represents an 80 per cent increase in the monthly honorarium and is aimed at providing greater financial support to Shiksha Mitras working in government schools. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sandeep Singh said that Yogi Adityanath government has strengthened the economic interests of Shiksha Mitras by significantly increasing their honorarium. The release of Rs 460.23 crore for September and October, along with the increased honorarium, further strengthens the governments commitment to Shiksha Mitras, he said. Director General of School Education Monika Rani said the increase in honorarium would provide additional financial support to Shiksha Mitras. She said the enhanced financial support would enable them to discharge their responsibilities in schools with greater enthusiasm and commitment, thereby contributing to strengthening the learning process of students. The government said the district-wise allocation for September and October has been made for all 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan during the 2026-27 academic session. The release of funds is expected to facilitate the timely payment of the enhanced honorarium and provide financial relief to thousands of Shiksha Mitras across Uttar Pradesh.
Rajya Sabha elections: All 8 BJP candidates in UP file nominations, likely to be elected unopposed
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) All eight Rajya Sabha candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Uttar Pradesh filed their nominations on Tuesday. The BJP announced the names of eight candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday. These include Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopikrishna Pandey, Priyanka Singh Rawat, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, and Shruti Gangwar. The Samajwadi Party has fielded two candidates -- Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhananjay Parimal Nathwani -- and decided to drop the third. With this, the path has been cleared for the unopposed election of eight BJP and two Samajwadi Party candidates. All eight BJP candidates reached the party's state headquarters on Tuesday, where they were welcomed with drums and trumpets by party workers. They were accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak during the filing of nominations. Dharampal Singh was the first to file his nomination, while Shruti Gangwar, daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, was the last to do so. Former Barabanki MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Gopikrishna Pandey received CM Yogi's blessings during their nominations. BJP Rajya Sabha candidate Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan said after filing papers, The party has decided to send me to the Upper House, and I will fulfil this responsibility as a party worker with full dedication. He expressed his gratitude to the party's national and state leadership. BJP candidate Prakash Pal stated that the party has generated enthusiasm among the backward classes by sending a common worker like him, the president of the OBC Morcha, to the Rajya Sabha. Long-term workers with dedication have the opportunity to reach important positions in the BJP, he said. BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the BJP does what it preaches. All eight party candidates are party workers and are working together to complete their nomination process, he said. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was initially preparing to field a third candidate, but Akhilesh Yadav's decision not to field a third candidate has eliminated the possibility of a contest in the Rajya Sabha elections. Since the number of candidates is equal to the number of seats, the path is now open for unopposed elections on all 10 seats if no additional candidates contest. However, the scrutiny of nomination papers and the withdrawal process are still pending. Voting for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for October 16, with the last date for filing nominations being October 6. If no other candidate files a nomination and all nominations are found valid, voting will not be required.
Moonlit Infra Eyes Ayodhya Expansion with Focus on Infrastructure-Led Real Estate Growth
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6: Moonlit Infra Founder Monu Chauhan recently met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow to discuss Ayodhyas evolving development landscape, key infrastructure priorities
Delhi court grants regular bail to influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in assault case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Patiala House Court has granted regular bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The court had earlier, on September 15, granted Bhardwaj three weeks interim bail with conditions while considering his regular bail plea. Bhardwaj is accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, father of a minor protester, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in July. The Delhi Police had earlier said that the injuries sustained by the complainant were simple in nature and were allegedly caused by a steel bracelet. The FIR invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and provisions relating to criminal intimidation. During the hearing of Bhardwajs bail plea in September, the Patiala House Court had questioned the Delhi Police on whether he had used caste-indicative words during the alleged incident. The prosecution had submitted that the initial complaint did not mention the use of any such language and that the allegation was made subsequently when the complainants statement was recorded again, following which provisions of the SC/ST Act were added to the FIR. Bhardwaj was detained in Uttar Pradeshs Bulandshahr district on September 4, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met senior Delhi Police officials and demanded his arrest. The Delhi High Court had earlier dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Bhardwaj challenging his arrest in the alleged assault case. A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja had rejected the plea after the Delhi Police submitted that it was not maintainable as Bhardwaj had already been sent to judicial custody. The case had sparked controversy following a purported viral video in which Bhardwaj claimed that he had physically assaulted the father of the minor activist during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and allegedly said that he was let off because of his political connections. Bhardwaj later told the media that he had allegedly acted in self-defence. A separate FIR was also registered against Bhardwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of the minor activist, who alleged online rape threats and harassment.
A six-day free mega health camp in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered free healthcare to over 35,200 patients, carried out 35,828 laboratory tests and completed 346 surgeries. Held under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 from 26 September to 1 October, the camp was aimed at improving access to specialist healthcare in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The organisers have described it as the largest health camp held in Uttar Pradesh in 2026. For thousands of people in rural Ghazipur, seeing a specialist has usually meant travelling to Varanasi, Lucknow or further. For six days, the camp turned this around by taking healthcare to patients instead of making patients travel to healthcare. Consultations, diagnostics, specialist treatment and surgeries were brought together at one place, including complex procedures that would normally require patients to leave the district. This speaks to a challenge of national importance: making sure that quality specialist care does not remain limited to big cities. A...
Tata Power adds 1.68 lakh rooftop solar installations in H1 FY27, up 50%
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Kerala drove Tata Powers rooftop solar growth, with strong additions across residential and C&I markets.
Apply Now: 126 ECCE Educator Positions Open in Mathura, UP
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has announced the recruitment of 126 ECCE Educators in Mathura. Eligible candidates can apply online from September 30 to October 8, 2026. This opportunity is open to those with a Diploma in Preschool Education or equivalent qualifications. The application process is straightforward, with no fees required. Interested applicants are encouraged to check the eligibility criteria and apply through the UP Sewayojan portal. Don't miss this chance to join the education sector in Uttar Pradesh!
Apply Now: 107 ECCE Educator Positions Open in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has announced the recruitment of 107 ECCE Educators in Ayodhya. Eligible candidates can apply online from October 5 to October 13, 2026. This recruitment is open to those with a Diploma in Preschool Education or equivalent qualifications. The application process is free of charge, and candidates will be shortlisted based on merit. For more details on eligibility, age limits, and the selection process, read the full article.
4-layered security arrangements made to welcome Swiss Prez at Jewar Airport: Joint CP
A four-layered security arrangement has been created ahead of the arrival of Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, at the Jewar International Airport in Noida. Joint Comissioner of Uttar Police, Dr Rajeev Narain Mishra, informed that not only the airport, but security provisions have also been beefed up even at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. The Swiss President is scheduled to arrive at Jewar International Airport. Keeping that in mind, extensive security arrangements have been made. 4-layered security arrangements have been made here,
Uttar Pradeshs Technological Transformation: CM Yogi Highlights Progress and Challenges
CM Yogi Adityanath discusses Uttar Pradeshs tech advancements and critiques past governance in a recent address. Uttar Pradeshs Technological Transformation: CM Yogi Highlights Progress and Challenges
Inspired by her own journey from rural classrooms to Miranda House, Sakshi is helping out-of-school children return to education and stay there.
UP Elections: Samajwadi Party's focus is on 403 UP Assembly seats, says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated his party's attention is on the upcoming Assembly elections instead of the Rajya Sabha polls. He mentioned that the focus is on securing all 403 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. The party has already nominated two candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani. The BJP has named eight candidates for the same polls, including various representatives.
UP Rajya Sabha Polls: SP Decides Against Third Candidate, BJP To Win 8 of the 10 Seats
The Samajwadi Party has decided to stay out of a possible contest for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh by not fielding a third candidate. The decision, taken on Tuesday morning, came a day after the BJP announced eight candidates
Samajwadi Party Drops Plan to Field Third Candidate, Clearing BJP
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has officially decided against fielding a third candidate for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, according to sources. The strategic move, finalised on Tuesday ahead of the nomination filing deadline, clears the path for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to secure all eight of its targeted seats without [] The post Samajwadi Party Drops Plan to Field Third Candidate, Clearing BJPs Path in UP Rajya Sabha Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJP's Dinesh Arya to file nomination for RS seat in Uttarakhand today
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya will file his nomination for the Upper House election in Uttarakhand at the state Assembly here on Tuesday. According to the schedule, all BJP MLAs are expected to reach the Assembly by 10 a.m., following which Arya will submit his nomination papers at 11 a.m. for the Rajya Sabha election. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with senior BJP leaders and key office-bearers of the party, will be present during the nomination process. Arya's nomination is being viewed as an important show of the BJP's electoral strategy and organisational unity in the state. The presence of the party's legislators and senior leadership during the filing of the nomination is also expected to underline the BJP's coordinated approach towards the Rajya Sabha election. Earlier on Sunday, the BJP announced Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand. The election in Uttarakhand has been necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. The Election Commission of India (ECI), on September 22, announced the schedule for biennial elections to 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, to be held on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The election in West Bengal is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. As per the election schedule, the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 7. Candidates will be able to withdraw their candidature until October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. With Arya's nomination, the BJP is set to formally begin the electoral process for the Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha seat.
UP's Tech Transformation: Microchips, AI and Digital Economy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the state's ambitious shift from mobile phone assembly to advanced microchip manufacturing, data centres, and artificial intelligence. He highlighted significant investments and growth in the digital economy, attributing the transformation to the double-engine government's alignment with national initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. Adityanath also criticised previous administrations for hindering the state's potential.
ECI not working under Constitution, says Akhilesh Yadav on INDIA bloc protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was not functioning impartially and was not working in accordance with the Constitution. Speaking to reporters ahead of the INDIA blocs protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Yadav said that complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and its functioning were not new. This is not a new issue when it comes to the Election Commission. Complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and the way it is functioning are not being raised for the first time. The Election Commission wants to believe that only those who are members of the Bharatiya Janata Party are Indian citizens. The Election Commission also seems to believe, as has been seen several times, that only those who are BJP members can vote, he said. Yadav alleged that the BJP had benefited from money and the misuse of forces during elections, while also accusing the poll body of failing to remain neutral. People used to say about the BJP that it works like an election machine. They did not win with the help of the ECI alone; they have a lot of money. You have seen how, with the help of forces, they looted booths in West Bengal. Not just Bengal, they looted booths in Uttar Pradesh. They looted the polls in Kundarki, Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya. So, the ECI is not unbiased. The ECI is not working under the Constitution, he said. He further questioned the alleged proximity between the BJP and the Election Commission and raised questions over the BJPs office in the national capital. Sometimes, I hear that in Delhi, the BJP has made a big office in the national capital. What was the need for that? They could have taken a floor in the ECI building and worked from there. What was the need for that? Tell us whether the ECI has worked on these problems or taken any action, Yadav said. On the proposal for One Nation, One Election, Yadav alleged that the BJP wanted to consolidate all electoral processes at one time to avoid scrutiny. Not One Nation, One Election; they want to do all the malfunctioning at one time so that they can rule for five years, and there is no need for any probe. That is why they are working on the theory of One Nation, One Election, he added. Meanwhile, Opposition INDIA bloc MPs on Tuesday will stage a protest march from Parliament to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi over allegations of vote theft linked to the SIR of electoral rolls. The protest comes amid a series of nationwide campaigns targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The call for the protest was issued following a meeting of 19 Opposition parties on September 30.
Indian states seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages as weak hydropower output and maintenance at some plants have reduced electricity supply during the night, two federal government officials said. Rajasthan and Gujarat, among Indias leading renewable-energy states, have sought additional supplies, along with other states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Union Territory Delhi, the officials said. The federal government typically has access to about 14 to 15 gigawatts of electricity from coal and hydropower plants that it can allocate to
The Day Imran Khan Played Cricket in Allahabad: A Forgotten 1984 Classic
There are cricket grounds that became famous because of Test matches, international tournaments or great performances. And then there are grounds whose place in cricket history is secured by a single extraordinary afternoon. For Allahabad, now Prayagraj, that afternoon came on 26 February 1984, when Pakistan captain Imran Khan walked into the Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium to play a benefit match for an Indian cricketer. It was not an India-Pakistan international. There were no championship points at stake and no official record to be created. Yet, for Allahabad's cricket lovers, it became one of the most memorable sporting occasions the city had witnessed. The match was organised as a benefit for William Ghosh, a veteran Indian Railways cricketer facing financial and health difficulties. Ghosh had played 71 first-class matches, taking 239 wickets. Imran's presence transformed what might otherwise have been a local fundraising game into an extraordinary meeting of domestic cricket and international stardom. But what brought one of the world's biggest cricket stars from Pakistan to Allahabad for just a few hours? The answer lay in an old family friendship. Ghosh was a close friend of Imran's father, Ikramullah Khan Niazi, dating back to the pre-Partition period. When Ghosh fell on difficult times, that friendship became the bridge that brought Imran to Allahabad. Imran was then at the height of his cricketing fame. Yet he agreed to make the journey for a benefit match in Allahabad. He flew from Pakistan to New Delhi and then travelled to Allahabad by train. According to local recollections, he maintained his strict fitness regime during the journey, eating nothing but oranges. Imran captained the Geep XI, walking out before a huge crowd at the Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium. The ground was packed to capacity, while people also gathered outside simply to be part of the occasion. For a city accustomed to watching its own Ranji heroes, this was a rare opportunity to see a Pakistani superstar at close quarters. Imran did not disappoint. He played an aggressive innings that became the enduring cricketing memory of the day. Syed Hyder Ali, one of the leading local players in the Geep XI, recalled years later that Imran's sixes seemed to dwarf the dimensions of the stadium, with the ball sailing beyond the ground. The precise score of the exhibition innings mattered less than the memory it created. For those watching in Allahabad that afternoon, Imran was not merely a visiting Pakistani cricketer; he was a world-class sportsman suddenly playing on their own ground. The match had another remarkable feature. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi , India's former captain and the Nawab of Pataudi, was among the umpires, alongside Swarup Kishan. Pataudi reportedly officiated for the first hour before being replaced by TD Mukherji. What did it mean to Allahabad? This is where the story goes beyond Imran Khan. Local players did not merely watch Imran from the stands; they shared the dressing room and field with him. Hyder Ali, who played first-class cricket for 25 years and represented Uttar Pradesh, Railways and Bengal, regarded the 1984 match as one of the memorable moments of his career. The benefit match helped raise money for a respected cricketer at a difficult stage of his life. At the same time, it gave thousands of ordinary cricket followers an experience normally associated with international stadiumswatching one of the world's most famous cricketers in their own city. It also created a powerful image of cricket cutting across the India-Pakistan divide. The match did not become part of the history of the India-Pakistan series. But it became part of Allahabad's cricket memory. A city better known for its literary, cultural and political heritage also had its cricketing moments. Few can match the afternoon when Imran Khan arrived, captained Geep XI, shared the ground with India's cricketing royalty and sent the ball soaring into the Allahabad sky. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories For Allahabad's cricket lovers, Imran Khan's visit lasted much longer than those few hours.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. These candidates will file their nominations at Vidhan Bhavan, supported by key BJP leaders. The party has made a conscious effort to ensure social balance among its nominees, representing various communities. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has also announced its candidates for the elections.
Always worked to empower poor: PM Modi's birthday greetings to Jitan Ram Manjhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and said he has consistently worked towards empowering the poor and underprivileged. Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Member of Parliament from Gaya and is serving as the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015. Manjhi is also the founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha. PM Modi took to X and said, Greetings to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji on his birthday. In his many years in public life, he has always worked to empower the poor and underprivileged. He is at the forefront of adding momentum to the MSME sector, which has a key role to play in making India prosperous and self-reliant. Praying for his long life and good health. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, extending his greetings to Manjhi, said, Heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji. You are continuously playing an important role in accelerating the country's micro, small, and medium enterprises and empowering the entrepreneurs associated with them. I pray to God for your good health and long life. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his birthday wishes to the Union Minister. Heartfelt birthday greetings to the Honorable Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji. May you be blessed with excellent health and a long and illustrious life by the grace of Lord Shri Ram; this is my prayer, Yogi Adityanath said. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took to X and extended his greetings, saying, Heartiest birthday greetings to Honble Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ji! Wishing you a long life and good health. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi wished Manjhi good health, happiness and continued success in his public service. Warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi ji. Wishing you good health, happiness and continued success in your service to the nation. Praying for your long, healthy life and many more years of dedicated public service, Joshi said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings and highlighted Manjhi's long public life and work for disadvantaged sections. Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Honorable Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi. Your long public life has been dedicated to the welfare of the deprived and the working class. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life, and continued service to the people, she said.
To counter SP, BJP fields 5 OBC & SC candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls
15 MPs representing India's political, geographic diversity at UN General Assembly
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy. They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading out to their General Assembly assignments. India's Permanent Representative P Harish, the senior diplomat who heads India's UN Mission, briefed the MPs on India's engagement with the UN. The MPs met with Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, who is also the regional director for Asia and the Pacific, and discussed the work of the UN Development Programme in India. During the meeting, they explored how parliamentarians can advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The MPs plunged immediately into their assignments representing India. Two of the BJP MPs, Banshilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh and C P Joshi from Rajasthan, spoke in Hindi with simultaneous translation. Gurjar addressed the Assembly's Fifth Committee that deals with budgetary and administrative matters on the scale of assessments for the apportionment of UN expenses. C P Joshi, who heads the Parliament Committee on Petitions, addressed the Second Committee that deals with economic and financial matters. Gumma Thanuja Rani, a YSR Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh, spoke in English on the organisation of work at the Fifth Committee. Traditionally, MPs reinforce India's presence at the General Assembly during the months after its new session begins in September. There are six MPs from the BJP, and besides Joshi and Gurjar, they are Mahima Kumari Mewar from Rajasthan; Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP national general secretary from Tripura; Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka; and Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The two Congress Party MPs in the delegation are Rahul Kaswan from Rajasthan and Anil Kumar Yadav from Telangana. The others, besides them, are LK Sudhish of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam from Tamil Nadu; Asit Mal of the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal; Smajwadi Party's Priya Saroj from Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Anand of the Janata Dal (United) from Bihar; Sanjay Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal also from Bihar, and Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) from Maharashtra.
Before UPSC interview, father fixes sons coat, combs his hair; video wins hearts
In a touching video, a father is seen preparing his son for an upcoming interview at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. He adjusts the boys coat, styles his hair, and hands him sweets for luck. Viewers on social media connected deeply with this display of a supportive father-son relationship, sharing personal anecdotes of similar nurturing moments theyve had before important life events.
HC directs trial courts to fast-track dowry, cruelty cases
Srinagar, Oct 5:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed all trial courts in Jammu and Kashmir to accord priority to cases involving offences of dowry deaths and cruelty by husband or his relatives against a woman and ensure their expeditious disposal. The directions were issued for adherence by the trial Courts, in compliance to the directions rendered by the Supreme Court vide its Order dated August 20, 2026, passed in Miscellaneous Application Nos. 2689-2690 of 2025 in Criminal Appeal Nos 132-133 of 2017 titled State of Uttar Pradesh Vs Ajmal Beg etc, according to a Circular issued by Registrar General, M K Sharma. All trial courts have to accord priority to cases involving offences under Sections 304B and 498A of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code (IPC) and their corresponding provisions under 80 and 85 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Section 80 of the BNS corresponds to section 304B of the erstwhile IPC which defines and penalises the offence of dowry death. Likewise, Section 85 of BNS corresponds to the former section 498 A of the IPC, dealing with cruelty by husband or his relatives against a woman. The District Judiciary in keeping with the circular has to identify cases pending for more than three years, particularly those at the stage of framing of charge or recording of evidence, and monitor their progress through quarterly reviews. The circular asks the trial courts to endeavour to secure prompt appearance of accused after filing of charge-sheets and consider framing charges preferably within 60 to 90 days. The courts have been directed to commence recording of evidence within a reasonable period after framing of charges and proceed with evidence on a continuous or day-to-day basis, subject to statutory safeguards and exceptional circumstances. Moreover, the trial courts have been directed to discourage unnecessary adjournments and record reasons in writing whenever an adjournment is granted. Where counsel for an accused repeatedly remains absent without sufficient cause, the courts may appoint legal aid counsel or an amicus curiae to prevent unnecessary delay. The circular underscores that immediately after framing of charges, trial courts have to prepare witness calendars specifying dates for examination of material witnesses, service of summons and sequencing of evidence to ensure timely attendance and avoid repeated deferment of proceedings. The circular also provides that in matrimonial disputes arising primarily out of matrimonial discord and not involving death, grievous physical violence or other serious offences, courts may, wherever permissible and considered appropriate, explore mediation or counselling without compromising the rights of the parties or the seriousness of cognisable offences. The directions have been circulated to all Principal District and Sessions Judges in J&K and Ladakh for necessary compliance and further circulation among judicial officers under their respective jurisdictions.
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