Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday will distribute appointment letters in Lucknow to a fresh batch of scientific officers who have cleared the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exam. Welcoming the new inductees into the state's forensic infrastructure, Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, announced the recruitment drive, noting the critical role of forensic science and meticulous investigations in upholding public safety, stating that technological integration is vital for a robust legal apparatus. A fair investigation of crimes, solid scientific evidence, and timely punishment for the guilty form the foundation of a robust justice system. To further strengthen this resolve, today in Lucknow, I will distribute appointment letters to the newly selected scientific officers by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Advance congratulations to all newly selected officers, Yogi Adityanath wrote. On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat...
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Western disturbance may change weather across India; pollution remains severe
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Weather conditions in Delhi-NCR could witness another change next week as a fresh western disturbance has become active over northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system is expected to influence conditions across several northern states, although its impact on the plains is likely to remain limited. The western disturbance may bring scattered light rainfall and snowfall to the hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. However, the plains are unlikely to receive any rainfall until November 8, with predominantly dry weather conditions expected to prevail across the region. Meanwhile, air pollution continues to remain a major concern across Delhi-NCR, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming levels in several cities. Delhi recorded an AQI of 463, while Noida registered 456 and Greater Noida reported 426. The pollution situation in Gurugram and other major cities across the National Capital Region has also remained severe, with AQI levels crossing the 400 mark. In another weather development, Cyclone Murasu, which originated over the Bay of Bengal, has weakened after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast. Despite the weakening of the system, rainfall activity is expected to continue in parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, until November 8. The IMD has indicated that the weather over Delhi-NCR will remain largely clear over the coming days, accompanied by windy conditions. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively moderate, with the maximum temperature in Delhi likely to range between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius. As temperatures begin to decline further next week, cold conditions are expected to intensify, accompanied by a possible increase in fog during the morning hours. Meanwhile, rainfall activity is likely to continue over parts of southern India due to the cyclonic system over Lakshadweep, coastal Karnataka and southern Tamil Nadu. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Mahe and Karaikal until November 8. While southern states are likely to witness continued wet weather, northern plains, including Delhi-NCR, are expected to remain largely dry until November 8.
'If Yogi Retains Power, It'll Be End Of The Opposition'
'In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is a minor player. The Samajwadi Party is the number two party.' 'Every time there are some good tidings for the Congress, it oversells itself. They need to be prudent about the number of seats they claim and be able to convert them to victory.'
All revenue courts in J&K now computerised
Srinagar, Nov 04: Making a significant stride under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 100 per cent completion with 882 Computerised/Online Revenue Courts, while the computerisation of Records of Rights (RoR) has reached 99.93 per cent. According to the DILRMP MIS 4.0 dashboard, the Physical Components Progress Report for Jammu and Kashmir revealed that digitisation of Mapsheets/FMBs/Tippans has reached 94.74 per cent, indicating substantial progress in the modernisation and digitisation of land records across the Union Territory. However, the report reveals that three important components MRR Completed (Out of Sanctioned), Survey/Resurvey Completed and Aadhaar Linked With RoR have recorded zero progress. The national comparison chart on Computerisation of Land Records (CLR) shows that several states and Union Territories have achieved 100 per cent completion of villages, while Jammu and Kashmir is placed at 70.54 per cent. The chart also shows Mizoram at 71.27 per cent, Nagaland at 62.54 per cent, Ladakh at 52.21 per cent and Delhi at 27.31 per cent. Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have recorded zero percent completion. Among the states and Union Territories, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have achieved 100 per cent completion. Odisha has recorded 99.91 per cent, Karnataka 99.74 per cent, Chhattisgarh 99.36 per cent, Punjab 99.36 per cent, Jharkhand 96.36 per cent, Rajasthan 92.40 per cent, Telangana 83.25 per cent and Uttarakhand 71.27 per cent. The component-wise figures for Jammu and Kashmir indicate that while computerisation of revenue courts and digitisation of existing land records have reached advanced stages, survey and resurvey, completion of MRR and Aadhaar linking with Records of Rights remain pending. The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), a Central Sector Scheme funded 100 per cent by the central government, aims to modernise the country's land records system through computerisation of land records, digitisation of maps, survey and resurvey activities and integration of land-related information.
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Abdul in UP will not bow down: Owaisi cites Michigan senator
Hyderabad: Citing the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race in the US midterm elections, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said the Abdul in Uttar Pradesh would not bow before anyone but would become a leader. Owaisi, who has addressed public meetings in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh in recent weeks, said Abdul should 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 .
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Jemimah Rodrigues Hits Fifty In Second Game Post Return From Injury As Mumbai Beat Delhi
T20 Trophy Elite: Right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues struck her first half-century since returning from a hamstring injury, as Mumbai beat Delhi by seven wickets in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy Elite league stage match on Wednesday. Chasing 152 after Delhi were restricted to 151/7, Mumbai got home comfortably with eight balls to spare. Mumbai lost opener Humairaa Kaazi for four, but Jemimah and Sanika Chalke then put on 124 runs for the second wicket to take the game away from Delhi. Jemimah hit 58 runs off 41 balls, laced with seven fours and a six, at a strike rate of 141. She returned to action this week after recovering from the injury, and Wednesdays half-century suggested she has lost little of her touch. In her comeback game on November 2, Jemimah made an unbeaten 26 off 19 balls, with three boundaries, as Mumbai beat Uttar Pradesh by 29 runs in a nine-overs-a-side contest. The much-needed game time will give Jemimah a timely lift as she looks to press her case for a place in Indias squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, set to happen in December. Sanika, picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season, remained unbeaten on 85 off 57 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 149. Though Jemimah fell to Bharti Rawal before the game finished, Sanika stayed till the end to complete the chase. For Delhi, all-rounder Nazma Khan, picked by Delhi Capitals for 2027 WPL, provided the main impetus. Batting at number five, she struck 43 off 27 balls at a strike rate of 159 to take her team past 150, though it proved well short on a good day for Mumbais batters. Sanika, picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season, remained unbeaten on 85 off 57 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 149. Though Jemimah fell to Bharti Rawal before the game finished, Sanika stayed till the end to complete the chase. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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'Abdul Won In America, Now UP Also...': Owaisi's 'Muslim' Message After El-Sayed's Michigan Win
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has urged Muslims in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen their political identity, drawing a parallel with Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's US Senate race. El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers. Reacting to the result, Owaisi said, An Abdul has won in Michigan; now the Abdul from Uttar Pradesh will have to strengthen his political identity. He accused the Sangh of turning the name Abdul into a taunt and called for greater political assertion. Owaisi's remarks come ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as his party seeks to expand its presence in the state and push for greater representation of the Muslim community.
14 Wickets! Dubey Spins Vidarbha to Ranji Group A Summit
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
Will motivate youth to join Army: Agniveer aspirants welcome two-year service extension
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) As the government approved an extension of Agniveers service by two years, paving the way for absorption of their absorption into the Armed Forces, the move has been welcomed by aspirants and enthusiasts hoping to enrol themselves in national service. Agniveer aspirants, from across the country, described the move as positive and progressive , stating that this will encourage and motivate more youth to join the Armed Forces. In Rajasthans Sikar district, many students preparing for Agniveer recruitment examinations spoke to IANS, explaining how the service extension from 4 years to 6 years has boosted their morale and also expectations. As per the provisions of the revamped law, 25% of Agniveers will be inducted into the regular army; however, the remaining 75% will also be given an additional opportunity to get themselves enrolled, subject to their willingness and operational efficiency. Many youths in Sikar district of Rajasthan said that the extension will make the scheme more appealing and will draw more aspirants. In Uttar Pradeshs Hardoi district, those preparing for recruitment under the Agniveer scheme said that it was in the best interest of youth and deserves to be welcomed. Siddharth Singh Chauhan, preparing for 'Agniveer' screening in Hardoi, shared that two of his cousins have already been selected as Agniveers. Inspired by them, he is now preparing with the dream of joining the Army and serving the nation. Welcoming the government's decision, Siddharth said he was more than ready to serve the nation and the Army. Devendra Singh, Siddharth Singh Chauhans maternal uncle, also welcomed the government's decision. He remarked that the move is commendable, as it offers youth a chance to progress and build a future within the Army. This initiative is in the best interest of the youth and deserves to be welcomed, he remarked. Earlier in the day, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced in a press conference that the Union Cabinet has decided to give Agniveers an option to continue in service for two more years, beyond their four-year tenure, and apply for absorption into the armed forces at the end of this extended period. This has effectively paved the path for absorption of all the Agniveers as regular soldiers post the two-year extension, provided they meet the selection criteria.
Diwali rush: Central Railway adds special trains between Mumbai and Muzaffarpur
Central Railway will operate four additional Diwali special train trips between Mumbai's CSMT and Muzaffarpur on November 6, 7, 10 and 11. The services will halt at key stations across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
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Pawan Khera says Agniveer extension reflects Centre's 'U-turn' out of fear of polls
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Wednesday criticised the Centre's decision to extend the engagement period of Agniveers by two years, alleging that the move reflected a U-turn by the government ahead of Assembly elections in several states and questioning what would happen to the recruits after the extended tenure. Reacting to the announcement by Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, Khera said that the Congress had opposed the Agnipath scheme from the beginning, arguing that it would adversely affect the armed forces as well as the future of young recruits. We had opposed the Agniveer scheme right from the beginning. Rahul Gandhi ji opposed it too. This scheme is harming not just our armed forces but also the youth of the country - you would leave them unemployed on the streets after another two years. We have opposed it on this matter, Khera told ANI. He alleged that the government had changed its position due to the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and...
Akhilesh Yadav's decision not to contest UP polls draws criticism from BJP; Congress backs SP chief
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav's indication that he would not contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying he had made the right decision as he would otherwise face the fate of several INDIA Bloc leaders who lost recent electoral contests. The BJP said Yadav was aware of the political situation and the possibility of facing defeat if he entered the electoral fray. The controversy follows Yadav's remarks during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday. When asked by reporters whether he would contest the next year's Assembly elections, possibly from a constituency in the city, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister responded in his characteristic witty style. We become chief minister when we do not contest elections. So, we will do what is auspicious for us, he said. Reacting to his remarks, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Anil Rajbhar said Yadav lacked the courage to face the public and was making excuses through political statements. They do not have the courage to face the public. They know this very well and are simply making excuses and engaging in political theatrics. The Samajwadi Party and its leaders are anti-development, anti-farmer, anti-youth, anti-student and anti-women. They lack the courage to face the people because they know that if they go among the public, voters will reject them decisively, he told IANS. Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar also criticised the SP chief, saying he was unwilling to contest elections or face the public. He will neither contest the elections nor go to the people. He is neither willing to enter the electoral fray nor face the public. The people have already rejected Akhilesh Yadav, he said. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Pal said Yadav had taken the right decision by staying away from the electoral contest. He has made a very right decision; otherwise, his fate would have been like Kejriwal losing the Assembly election in Delhi, Mamata Banerjee losing in Bengal, and the INDIA Bloc's chief ministerial face Gaurav Gogoi losing in Assam. He knows that the public is not just defeating the INDIA Bloc but soundly routing them, and even their incumbent Chief Ministers are losing, Pal said. However, Uttar Pradesh Minister Nitin Agrawal said contesting elections was an individual's personal decision and Yadav was entitled to make his choice. Who will contest elections and who will not, is an individual's personal decision. He has decided that he will not contest; that is his personal decision. In a democracy, one should win elections and come to the House. I believe that those who contest elections and win have greater credibility in a democracy. The rest is everyone's personal choice, he said. BJP MLA Paltu Ram also criticised Yadav, alleging that his decision amounted to making a mockery of democracy. He further accused the SP of disregarding democratic values and constitutional institutions, alleging that its tenure in Uttar Pradesh was marked by lawlessness and a 'goonda raj'. Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput defended the SP chief, saying his decision to contest or not contest the elections would not affect his role in the party's campaign. Whether or not Akhilesh Yadav contests the elections, he is currently an honourable Member of Parliament and will lead the party's election campaign. The entire responsibility of the party rests on his shoulders. Whatever decision he takes will be acceptable to everyone in the INDIA alliance, as he is one of our key leaders, he said. Samajwadi Party MP Lalji Verma also supported Yadav's decision, saying that not contesting an election could allow a leader to work across the entire state. When a leader does not contest an election himself, they get the opportunity to work freely across the entire state. So, certainly, whatever his decision is, it might be of this nature, and we do not have to comment on it, he said.
UP Anganwadi Ballia Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi Ballia has invited online applications for 242 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakartri) posts. Applications can be submitted at upanganwadibharti.in till 26 November 2026.
Demanded unnatural sex: UP labourer strangled to death in Gujarat; co-worker held
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) A 40-year-old labourer from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly strangled to death by his co-worker following a dispute over a demand for unnatural sex at a brick kiln in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Bholeram Chauhan, a native of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by Dholka Rural police on November 3. The deceased, Pawan Kumar alias Commander, was from Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh and had travelled to Gujarat with other labourers to work at the brick kiln. The incident took place between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 1 near a canal on the outskirts of Mandanpura village in Dholka taluka. According to police, the two labourers had left the kiln during dinner, saying they were going to fetch something, but did not return for a long time. The labourers' supervisor subsequently went looking for them. While heading towards the canal, he encountered Bholeram coming from the opposite direction. During questioning, the accused allegedly told him that Pawan Kumar had demanded unnatural sex, leading to an argument and a physical altercation between the two. Bholeram allegedly strangled Pawan Kumar using the belt of his trousers. The supervisor took the accused towards the canal, where Pawan Kumar's body was found near the boundary of an agricultural field. He subsequently brought Bholeram back to the brick kiln and informed the owner, who alerted the police. Pawan Kumar had arrived at the brick kiln with other workers on the afternoon of November 1. The group had spent the afternoon constructing a room for their accommodation. The workers were preparing to have dinner when Pawan Kumar and Bholeram left the premises, officials said. The deceased's elder brother lodged a complaint at Dholka Rural Police Station on November 2, following which a murder case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. An official told IANS, During questioning on November 3, Bholeram confessed to the crime. He was arrested at 5:30 p.m., and police initiated the process to seek his remand. The body was sent to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway.
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) More than 70 trips of special trains are being operated by Western Railway to accommodate the festive rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja, with additional security personnel, holding areas and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance arranged at Ahmedabad, Sabarmati and Asarva stations to manage passenger movement. The special train services, primarily connecting destinations in northern and eastern India, are aimed at facilitating passengers travelling to Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Additional coaches have also been attached to several regular trains to increase passenger capacity. Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash said the arrangements had been made keeping in mind the expected increase in passenger numbers during the festive period. The railway administration had also accounted for passengers travelling on around 20 to 25 through-passing trains arriving from Rajkot and Bhuj and passing through Ahmedabad and Sabarmati stations, he said. The special trains operating in November include services between Sabarmati and Lalkuan, Asarva and Kanpur Central, Asarva and Agra Cantt, Bhuj and Bandra Terminus, Ahmedabad and Mangaluru Junction, Sabarmati and Haridwar, Ahmedabad and Darbhanga, Gandhidham and Bhagalpur, Sabarmati and Prayagraj, Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad and Malda Town, Asarva and Prayagraj, and Ahmedabad and Rajgir. The railway administration, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) and traffic police have jointly drawn up a plan to regulate passenger movement and prevent overcrowding at the three stations. Separate arrangements have been made for unreserved passengers and those holding reserved tickets. The movement of reserved passengers, from entering the station and reaching the platform to waiting and boarding their trains, has been eased to avoid congestion. A total of 110 additional RPF personnel have been deployed at the three stations, including 55 at Ahmedabad, 40 at Sabarmati and 15 at Asarva. .An additional company of the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) has also been deployed at Ahmedabad station. The railway administration has assigned officers and staff to round-the-clock duties at all three stations. Holding areas have been arranged to accommodate passengers in an orderly manner before they are taken to platforms in queues at the scheduled time for boarding. Women, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and passengers travelling with children are being given priority. Ahmedabad station has 119 CCTV cameras, while Sabarmati station has 121. A proposal has also been submitted to install 60 additional cameras to strengthen surveillance. Staff have been deployed in the CCTV control rooms round the clock to monitor station premises and passenger movement. RPF personnel in plain clothes have also been deployed to prevent crimes against passengers. At Sabarmati station, queue management arrangements cover the entire process, from ticket counters and holding areas to platforms and train boarding. Passengers are directed to the holding area after purchasing tickets and subsequently taken to the platform in an orderly manner at the designated time. Announcements through public address systems and loudhailers are being used to advise passengers against pushing or jostling, travelling while standing on train footboards and accepting food or beverages from strangers. They are also being alerted about the safety of women and children during the journey.
Indias manufacturing sector clocks robust growth
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Indias registered manufacturing sector has recorded a robust 7.25 per cent growth in the gross value of plant and machinery in the year 2024-25 over the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday. During FY2024-25, the registered manufacturing industry experienced notable expansion, driven by upward trends across key economic metrics, including capital investment, production output, Gross Value Added (GVA), workforce numbers, and compensation in comparison to the prior year, an official statement said. The manufacturing corporate sector, having a share of more than 89 per cent in total gross value added (GVA), has reported growth in the number of factories in operation and total persons engaged by 3.45 per cent and 7.57 per cent, respectively and GVA growth of 9.28 per cent over the previous year. The top five industries -- food products, textiles, basic metals, motor vehicles, and wearing apparel taken together, have contributed more than 41 per cent of the total manufacturing employment of the country during 2024-25. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the top 5 states in respect of GVA, having a share of more than 54 per cent of the total manufacturing GVA of the country in 2024-25. The ministry has released the results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for the financial year 2024-25. Detailed publications of ASI 2024-25 comprising Volume I and Summary Results of Factory Sector along with unit-level data have now been disseminated by MOSPI. The figures show that the factories with an investment in plant and machinery up to Rs 5 crore account for 78.69 per cent of the total factories that operated during 2024-25. While these factories share 10.55 per cent of total fixed capital, their share in total persons engaged is 34.32 per cent. Their contribution to the total output and net value added is 19.24 per cent and 17.61 per cent, respectively. As against this, the share of operational factories, with gross investment in plant and machinery of Rs 10 crore and above, is 15.84 per cent, accounting for 87.42 per cent of total fixed capital, 59.66 per cent of total persons engaged, 76.82 per cent of the gross output, and 78.07 per cent of the total net value added. Annual Survey of Industries is conducted with the primary objective of providing a meaningful insight into the dynamics of change in the composition, growth and structure of various manufacturing industries in terms of output, value added, employment, capital formation and a host of other parameters. It provides valuable input to the National Accounts Statistics at the national and state levels. The results are prepared at the state and major industry level.
CM Adityanath likens Rahul Gandhi to 'dud firecracker', says Cong 'repeatedly failed' to launch him
Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a jibe at the Lok Sabha's Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, likening him to a 'dud firecracker', alleging that the Congress has repeatedly 'failed to launch' the LoP. The Chief Minister made the remarks at the BJP's Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao rally in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, which the party president Nitin Nabin also attended. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath also targeted Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over a previous remark made by the latter. The Samajwadi Party president says that the next generation will take revenge for every stick and every wound. Explain it a little to the Samajwadi Party's 'babua': in democracy, there's no revenge; it is the people who bring about change, he stated. The CM accused the INDIA bloc of spreading anarchy through its Dilli Chalo rally held at the national capital's Ramlila Maidan, calling it dangerous for democracy. These (opposition) parties take credit for their hard work whenever they win polls, but blame the EVMs whenever they lose. This has become their nature, he said. Congress, along with its allies in the INDIA bloc, should apologise for spreading anarchy in the country because whenever any Bangladeshi or Pakistani illegal infiltrators get their names added to the voter list, they snatch the right of a poor or Dalit in India, CM Adityanath added. He alleged that the INDIA bloc's eal motive is to hold India's constitutional institutions accountable and reak the trust of the public. We should not accept such conspiracies, he stated. Taking a jibe at the LoP, CM Adityanath said: We are surprised till when will Congress keep launching Rahul Gandhi. He referred to Rahul Gandhi as a dud firecracker, saying, Congress has repeatedly launched him, as an MP in 2014 and then as party president in 2017, where his achievement was that he lost polls (at the party's home ground) in Amethi. Following this, 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' was undertaken to launch Rahul Gandhi again, but that too was a failure, he claimed, adding that the Congress party's 'Nyay Yatra' and 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' also met the same fate. The Chief Minister remarked, I want to tell Congress that Rahul Gandhi is now 56 years of age. He will never be able to launch himself as he has surpassed his period of youth. Further, the Chief Minister invoked the 1975 'Emergency', asking the Congress whether it would apologise to the country for illegally seizing properties and imprisoning people during the period. They are deceiving people in order to hide their misdeeds, he alleged. CM Adityanath also questioned the date chosen by the INDIA bloc for the 'Dilli Chalo' rally, recalling that on November 1, 1984, scores of Sikhs were massacred in Delhi. The Congress had spoiled the atmosphere of brotherhood between Hindus and Sikhs. When the country and the Sikh community were remembering those killed in the massacre, Congress rubbed salt into their wounds by staging the rally in Delhi, he remarked. The Chief Minister drew a comparison between a schoolkid blaming his teacher for scoring low marks and the Opposition leaders. Referring to Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, he said: This pair of boys keep giving the same excuse, that of EVMs, SIR, etc., for their defeat in polls, but never accept their incompetence. It is due to the Congress and the SP's negative approach that they repeatedly keep getting rejected by the public.
Swami Prasad Maurya not part of INDIA bloc yet, says UP Congress president amid SP opposition
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' has said Swami Prasad Maurya, chief of the Apni Janata Party (AJP), is not currently part of the INDIA bloc. She said any decision on whether Maurya should be brought into the alliance would be taken after discussions with other bloc leaders.
Diwali, Dhanteras, Chhath rush: Drones, cyber fraud watch as Lucknow Police rolls out security plan
Final Call for Government Job Applications: Key Deadlines on November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026, is a pivotal day for job seekers as it marks the application deadline for several government recruitment drives. Opportunities span across various sectors, including positions in the Delhi District Courts, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, and teaching roles in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are encouraged to verify specific deadlines and eligibility criteria for each position. With numerous vacancies available, this is a crucial moment for aspiring applicants to secure their future in government service. Don't miss out on this chance to apply!
Bodies of 2 more trekkers found after Kedartal avalanche
Bodies of two more trekkers, part of a group of eight missing on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, bringing the total to four fatalities from the group. The trekkers went missing six days ago after an avalanche. Rescue operations are hampered by heavy snow, while families of the missing, including those from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, await news.
Barabanki: Husband Kills Wife, Flees After Confession
A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife following a domestic dispute. He reportedly confessed to his father-in-law before fleeing. Police found the woman dead and are now searching for the accused.
Congress, allies creating anarchy: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused Congress and its allies of fostering anarchy and threatening democracy. He criticized the opposition for blaming electronic voting machines when they lose elections, despite celebrating their wins. Adityanath also addressed the importance of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while condemning foreign infiltrators' inclusion. Additionally, he called for an apology from Congress regarding its historical actions during the Emergency.
