Uttar Pradesh Ministers Criticize Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Campaign as Mere Political Rhetoric
Uttar Pradesh ministers dismiss Akhilesh Yadavs PDA campaign as political gimmickry ahead of the 2027 elections. Uttar Pradesh Ministers Criticize Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Campaign as Mere Political Rhetoric
Uttar Pradesh BJP takes potshot on Akhilesh Yadav's procession
The BJP on Thursday targeted Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav over his proposed Rath Yatra, saying the SP was seeking to demonstrate its political strength to the Congress through this yatra starting from Rae Bareli.
Nitin Nabin, the BJP's national president, introduced 24 immediate organizational appointments to strengthen the party's framework. The changes encompass vital roles including National Joint General Secretaries and State General Secretaries, focusing on enhancing operational effectiveness in states like Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin on Thursday appointed party's organisational joint general secretaries in-charge of various states. The development comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced in-charges and co-in-charges for several states and Union Territories. Nitin Nabin on Wednesday had approved the appointments, which stated that senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has been assigned organisational responsibilities for Haryana and Chhattisgarh. Party strategist Sunil Bansal has been assigned to Bengal and Telangana, and Vinod Tawde has been entrusted with key regional commands, with Tawde continuing his focus on the politically vital state of Uttar Pradesh.
Akhilesh Yadav to Champion Backward Classes Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections
Akhilesh Yadavs upcoming rally aims to address injustices faced by backward classes in Uttar Pradesh, as tensions rise with BJP. Akhilesh Yadav to Champion Backward Classes Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections
Akhilesh Yadav kicks off party's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for 2027 Assembly elections
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday kicked off the party's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections from Lucknow to Raebareli. The red buses left the state capital on Thursday with party cadres in tow. The high-profile tour aboard the 'PDA Rath' is seen as part of the Samajwadi Party's broader campaign across central Uttar Pradesh, focusing on its backward, Dalit, and minority (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) coalition ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
Uttar Pradesh: Projects worth 78.26 crore for sewer, water pipelines launched in Varanasi's Bhelupur
A major project worth 72.71 crore includes laying a 17-kilometre-long sewer and drinking water line in the Bhelupur area along with household connections
No matter how much power we gain, we will never deviate from path of service: PM Modi
Modi made the remarks during a video conference with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, which is being taken out from Vadnagar in Gujarat to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
On Cam: Ship In Flames, Indian Sailor Killed In Deadly Attack Near Oman | Indian Sailors Evacuated
A commercial vessel, MV Cape Dao, was attacked off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian sailor and triggering a major maritime security response. The vessel reportedly caught fire after being struck, while the Forward Seamens Union of India claimed it was hit by two torpedoes. The Indian sailor was identified as Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Omans Maritime Security Centre said 27 crew members were evacuated, including 19 Indian nationals. The attacker has not been officially identified, although attention has turned toward Iran amid the wider conflict in the region.
President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan condole deaths in Greater Noida bus fire
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida that claimed nine lives and left several others injured. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this accident. Vice President Radhakrishnan said, Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the Greater Noida double-decker bus fire and Rs 50,000 each for the injured. Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death and several were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus in Greater Noida, officials said. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He assured all possible assistance to the next of kin. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured in the accident and wished for their speedy recovery. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from a spark or blast in the air conditioning system, which ignited the engine's lubricating oil and caused the fire to spread rapidly. The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered under relevant sections, officials said. According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. Upon receiving the information, senior police officials, accompanied by the local police force, a rescue tender, and a fire tender stationed at the Jewar Toll Plaza, responded, according to the officials. Four additional fire tenders and a fire service unit immediately rushed to the scene and completely extinguished the fire. According to the officials, more than 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Despite the heavy smoke, the police team and fire service unit made strenuous efforts to enter the bus; it was discovered that nine individuals had died inside, apparently due to burns or suffocation, rescue personnel said. The incident has once again raised questions over the safety arrangements and precautions followed by buses, particularly those operating on long-distance routes. According to a preliminary report, the bus was carrying a large quantity of luggage, including baggage loaded on its roof. The presence of a substantial amount of luggage has also drawn attention in the wake of the fire. Fires involving buses of this nature have occurred in the past as well, raising concerns over passenger safety and the need for adequate emergency arrangements in such vehicles.
Woman 'gang-raped' by 2 UP cops, CRPF men at MLA's farmhouse
A shocking incident in Amroha sees four law enforcement personnel, including Uttar Pradesh Police and CRPF members, arrested for the alleged gangrape of a woman, sparking outrage and calls for stringent action.
Greater Noida bus fire: PM Modi condoles deaths, announces aid for next of kin of deceased
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Sep 24 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Greater Noida double-decker bus tragedy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and a sum of Rs. 50,000 to the injured. Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death and several were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus in Greater Noida, officials said. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) took to X and said, Distressed to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and a sum of Rs. 50,000 to the injured. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also announced an ex gratia amount of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and a sum of Rs. 50,000 to the injured. According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards UP's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. Upon receiving the information, senior police officials, accompanied by the local police force, a rescue tender, and a fire tender stationed at the Jewar Toll Plaza, responded, according to the officials. Four additional fire tenders and a fire service unit immediately rushed to the scene and completely extinguished the fire. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from a spark or blast in the bus's air conditioning system, which ignited the engine's lubricating oil and caused the fire to spread rapidly. The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered under relevant sections, officials said. A case has been registered under relevant sections regarding the incident, and both the driver and the conductor have been taken into custody. Further necessary legal proceedings are underway, officials said. Further detials are awaited.
No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that from Gujarat to Delhi, service has always been the guiding principle of the BJP's governance and values, and the party will never deviate from the path of service. Modi made the remarks during a video conference with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, which is being taken out from Vadnagar in Gujarat to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The yatra, involving youth from different states, is being organised to mark Modi's 76th birthday and 25 years of his public life as an elected representative. The participants are currently in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district. PM Modi said, From Gujarat to Delhi, service has been the core of our governance and values. When service is at the heart of governance, the resolve of 'Nagarik Devo Bhava' (Citizen is God) is at the heart of every policy. Our conduct should show that no matter how much power we gain in politics, our fundamental path will remain service. We will never deviate from it, no matt
Wanted snatcher arrested with pistol, stolen bike after police encounter in Ghaziabad
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Sep 24 (IANS) A wanted snatcher, Aamir Ali alias Aman, was arrested following an encounter with the police in the Indirapuram area of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, officials said on Thursday. According to the police, a team from the Indirapuram Police Station was checking suspicious vehicles and individuals at the Sector 1 Vasundhara T-point when a man riding a motorcycle approached the area from the Hindon side. On noticing the police, the suspect turned his motorcycle around and attempted to flee. The police team chased him, following which the accused, after realising that he had been surrounded, allegedly opened fire at the policemen. The police retaliated, during which the accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg. He was subsequently apprehended and taken to a hospital for treatment. ACP Suryabali Maurya said the arrested accused was identified as 24-year-old Aamir Ali alias Aman, a resident of Chilla village in Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Delhi. He was wanted in connection with a case registered at the Indirapuram Police Station. The police recovered a stolen motorcycle, a .315-bore pistol, one empty cartridge, one live cartridge and a piece of yellow metal from his possession. According to the police, the recovered piece of yellow metal is suspected to be linked to an incident reported in the Kavinagar police station area. During interrogation, the accused confessed to his involvement in several incidents of chain snatching, mobile phone snatching and motorcycle theft in Delhi-NCR and Ghaziabad. Police said he carried out the crimes along with his associate, Suhail. Nearly a dozen cases, including those related to robbery, snatching, theft, the Arms Act and the Gangster Act, have been registered against Aamir in Delhi-NCR, police said. The police are currently investigating Suhail's role and probing other cases allegedly linked to the accused.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to launch PDA Yatra from Raebareli today amid rift with Congress
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 24 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to kick off the PDA Yatra on Thursday from Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli as part of the partys campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state. Akhilesh Yadav will travel in a saffron Rath, specially curated from a bus, as he begins the yatra from Raebareli, a constituency that has traditionally been known as a Congress bastion. His decision to launch the programme from the seat has generated considerable interest in political circles, as Raebareli is the parliamentary constituency represented by Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The Samajwadi Party and Congress are allies in the opposition INDIA bloc. The latest development comes against the backdrop of the alliance and preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. The SP chief had earlier appointed senior party functionaries Indrajeet Saroj and Anand Bhadauria as in-charges of the Amethi and Raebareli parliamentary constituencies -- both have long been Congress strongholds. The appointments were made at a time when the INDIA bloc was firmly in place, and the Samajwadi Party and Congress had agreed to contest elections together as constituents of the opposition alliance. However, the political equation between the two parties in Uttar Pradesh has since seen signs of strain, as differences emerged over political messaging, leadership and the relative standing of the two parties within the opposition space. There is currently contention between Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and Congress MP Imran Masood, with their remarks reflecting the broader differences that have emerged between the allies. Hasan reportedly said that only SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav is capable of defeating the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and suggested that the Congress could achieve little on its own. Masood is said to have responded by insisting that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the only Opposition leader with a national reach capable of unsettling the BJP. The signal thus emerging from Uttar Pradesh is that despite repeated assurances from the top leadership of both parties that the alliance remains intact, there is still no consensus on hierarchy, ownership and political primacy within.
9 Killed, Many Injured As Tourist Bus Catches Fire In Greater Noida
Greater Noida Bus Fire: According to reports, the bus was travelling from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba when a fire broke out.
Getting Out Was Chaotic: Passenger Who Escaped Greater Noida Bus Fire
The incident happened early Thursday morning, when most passengers were asleep on the Bihar-registered bus, reportedly travelling from Noida to Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba.
Greater Noida bus fire: CM Yogi takes cognisance, assures support to affected families
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Sep 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday took cognisance of the situation in Greater Noida after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus on the Yamuna Expressway, killing nine people and injuring several others. Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus in Greater Noida, officials said. According to officials, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Jewar police station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. CM Yogi expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He assured all possible assistance to the next of kin. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured in the accident and wished for their speedy recovery. Upon receiving the information, a fire brigade team and personnel from the Jewar police station reached the spot and began rescue and relief operations. Passengers were evacuated from the bus, and those trapped inside were brought to safety. Several passengers were reportedly rescued safely after the windows of the bus were broken to facilitate their escape. The authorities are currently working at the scene as the circumstances surrounding the fire are being ascertained. The double-decker bus was travelling from Noida towards Mahoba via the Yamuna Expressway when the fire broke out. The incident has once again raised questions over the safety arrangements and precautions followed by buses, particularly those operating on long-distance routes. According to a preliminary report, the bus was carrying a large quantity of luggage, including baggage loaded on its roof. The presence of a substantial amount of luggage has also drawn attention in the wake of the fire. Fires involving buses of this nature have occurred in the past as well, raising concerns over passenger safety and the need for adequate emergency arrangements in such vehicles. The exact cause of the fire was not immediately known. Police and fire department teams are currently at the spot. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Further details are awaited.
At least 35 passengers were travelling from Delhi to Mahua in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi district when the bus caught fire near the 33-km marker around 11 p.m.; survivors describe a smoke-filled bus and a frantic struggle to escape
9 charred to death as massive fire engulfs double-decker bus in Greater Noida
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Sep 24 (IANS) Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, officials said on Thursday. According to officials, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Jewar police station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. Upon receiving the information, a fire brigade team and personnel from the Jewar police station reached the spot and began rescue and relief operations. Passengers were evacuated from the bus, and those trapped inside were brought to safety. Several passengers were reportedly rescued safely after the windows of the bus were broken to facilitate their escape. The authorities are currently working at the scene as the circumstances surrounding the fire are being ascertained. The double-decker bus was travelling from Noida towards Mahoba via the Yamuna Expressway when the fire broke out. The incident has once again raised questions over the safety arrangements and precautions followed by buses, particularly those operating on long-distance routes. According to a preliminary report, the bus was carrying a large quantity of luggage, including baggage loaded on its roof. The presence of a substantial amount of luggage has also drawn attention in the wake of the fire. Fires involving buses of this nature have occurred in the past as well, raising concerns over passenger safety and the need for adequate emergency arrangements in such vehicles. The exact cause of the fire was not immediately known. Police and fire department teams are currently at the spot. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Further details are awaited.
Yamuna Expressway bus fire: People feared dead after blaze; CM Yogi expresses condolences
Noida Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families affected by a bus fire. The incident occurred on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida and resulted in several fatalities. Eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes as passengers struggled to escape the smoke-filled bus. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. Assistance will be provided to families affected by this tragic accident.
Four men, including two CRPF personnel, arrested for gang rape in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
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CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Womens Safety Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasizes womens safety and welfare programs in Uttar Pradesh during the inauguration of a womens shelter. CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Womens Safety Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
SBSP chief says first CM will be Rajbhar if Uttar Pradesh is divided
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Ladakh adopts single merit list for Central Pool seats
Srinagar, Sep 23: In Ladakh, the Health & Medical Education Department has revised guidelines for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the Central Pool, following the formation of seven new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Under the existing system, introduced in 2021, candidates were considered under different categories and admitted through a roster system. The categories included Reserved and Unreserved candidates, Leh and Kargil districts, and male and female candidates, besides other categories prescribed under the existing guidelines. With approval of the Lieutenant Governor, the UT Administration has decided to amend the existing guidelines and introduce a single merit list for admission to Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats. Officials said the existing system of separate categories and roster shall be discontinued. They said a single merit list shall be maintained irrespective of the domicile district, sex, or Reserved/Unreserved category of the candidate. Admission to the allotted Medical and Dental Colleges shall be made strictly on the basis of NEET merit/ranking and the choices exercised by the eligible candidates. For the academic year 2026-27, the Government of India has allotted 7 MBBS and 2 BDS seats to the UT of Ladakh under the Central Pool. The MBBS seats have been allotted to Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi; L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut; Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi; R.S.D.K.S. Government Medical College, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh; Dumka Medical College, Jharkhand; M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi; and Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Durg, Chhattisgarh, with one seat in each institution. The two BDS seats have been allotted to K.G. Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Government Dental College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with one seat in each institution. A period of seven days shall be provided to all interested and eligible candidates having a valid NEET ranking to apply for the Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats through the official Ladakh NIC portal. Eligible candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Administration of UT of Ladakh, for detailed guidelines and further information regarding the application process.
CA loses 1.7L after replying No to WhatsApp alert; Probe underway into suspected new fraud tactic
LU hosts first-ever F1 car display
Jammu Police arrest fugitive after seven-month manhunt
Jammu, Sep 23: Jammu Police have arrested Karanjeet alias Gugga, a wanted criminal who had escaped from the Juvenile Home at R.S. Pura in February this year, after a nearly seven-month-long manhunt, SSP Jammu said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, the SSP said Karanjeet was among three inmates who escaped from the juvenile home following an incident in February. The other two, both Pakistani nationals, were later arrested in Ambala with the assistance of Punjab and Haryana Police. Following the escape, the investigation was handed over to the DSP SOG and a Special Investigation Team headed by the SP Operations was constituted to trace those involved. Eight people were arrested in that case. The investigation continued and at the same time we were trying to arrest Karanjeet alias Gugga, the SSP said. He said Karanjeet was involved in around 12 to 13 FIRs and police tracked his movements by developing information about his associates and gang links. Police teams followed leads in several locations, including Gorakhpur, Kolkata, Delhi and Maharashtra, but he managed to evade arrest. The SSP said police recently received information that Karanjeet was staying with some associates in Chandigarh. A team raided the suspected location but did not find him there. During the follow-up investigation, police learnt that he was staying at a hotel in Delhi. An SOG team subsequently travelled to Delhi and arrested him, the SSP said. He said the arrest was significant for the ongoing investigation into the juvenile home incident, as police had identified additional persons linked to the case. The SSP said Karanjeets interrogation would help establish missing links in the investigation, including how weapons and mobile phones reached the juvenile home. Police had earlier arrested the person who allegedly supplied the weapons, while further investigation is underway to establish the complete chain, he said. The SSP said Karanjeet had been moving between different locations to evade arrest, with police following leads across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Delhi. On security arrangements at the juvenile home, the SSP said the police had taken up the matter with the concerned department and another location had also been identified for housing inmates. He said further details would emerge as the interrogation of Karanjeet progresses.
LU: Students flag delay in hostel allotment
LDA to launch multiple housing projects soon
30 minutes of sunlight can boost Vitamin D, say experts
BJP mulls Bihar playbook to edge out SP in UP polls
Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand BSPs new national coordinator
Buzz in political circles as SP PDA Yatra to roll out from Rae Bareli today
Three men drown during Ganesh Idol immersion in Mohanlalganj
Eateries face new food safety norms
Food safety checks intensify across UP
Cops response in golden hour to save crash victims
Two Nepalese nationals held, 12 stolen bikes recovered
Five held for demolishing four rooms in Ambedkar Nagar
Expo evenings to to blend business with art, culture
Yogi to meet foreign delegations from partner countries at UPITS
Four acquitted in 2016 murder of 2 bank guards in Barabanki
Ram temple donation theft took place inside counting centre only, says SIT chargesheet
Slug: CENSUS PREPS2nd round of master trainer training begins
Experts deliberate on industry, infra push in East UP
Cut off from work & family, accuseds isolation deepened before killings
Need to boost digi health services, bring more health instt under ABDM: Experts
Social media has created a new category of half-truth: CM Yogi
FIR against 4 cops, two others in case of kidnap, extortion
Lekhpals assistant caught taking 1L bribe
City hosts storytelling session on sant tradition to boost tourism
4 AFSB personnel trained in life-saving CPR, AED skills
Yogi extends financial aid to two bereaved families
Man kills wife, son, 2 priests, holds other kids hostage; shot in encounter
Students to use traditional art for innovative solutions to real-life issues
Case against constable, supervisor after minor girl escapes from shelter
Officials verify 44 properties after Raj stakes claim to Jaipur State legacy in Kashi
3 held for illegal firearm manufacturing in Ghazipur
Yogi: UP shifted from fear to safety for women after 2017
Yogi felicitates five Bharat Taxi Saarthis
UP minister pitches Sanatan-themed townships, senior living projects to Mumbai investors
Kavach commissioned on Gwalior-Jhansi rail section
Man kills mother with axe for refusing to give Rs 60; held
International Rangeland and Fodder Conference begins in Jhansi
Minocha murder: Daughter-in-law, contract killer, aide questioned
EC expos suggests UP polls last of elections, says Akhilesh
District Football Association Holds Kanpur Girls Football Trials Sept 28
Jhansi: Lekhpal caught accepting Rs 4,000 bribe
Kanpur jewellery artisan found dead in Pheelkhana
Kanpur Advocates Boycott Court Work, Submit Demands to Government
21-year-old dancer found dead with neck injuries in Kanpur
Kanpur Zoo sees 25 endangered Batagur turtle hatchling
I am in danger: Youth calls mom before going missing
SHO line attached after BJP functionary allegedly made to perform Naagin dance at PS
Morning, evening showers make weather pleasant in Kanpur
BJP strengthens UP unit: Rajya Sabha MP Pradeep Verma, ex-MLA Anant Ojha appointed co-in-charges
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
FIR against youth for beating dog to death in Etawah
Drunk man stabs son to death for not studying, using cellphone
From Moonj crafts to samosas, Prayagraj entrepreneurs eye global showcase
Prayagraj STF arrests wanted murder suspect after 13 months
AU VC Sangita Srivastava gets historic second 5-year term
Railways announces 3 spl festive trains via Prayagraj Chheoki
HC: Change of religion does not automatically end ST status
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SC stays Allahabad HC order quashing students NSA detention
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the Allahabad High Court judgment, directing the recovery of Rs 5 lakh compensation from the salary of the Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate and other officials for student activist Akriti Chaudhary's detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The apex court also stayed the High Court order, which quashed the student's detention under the NSA. A Bench of Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and NK Singh passed the interim order while hearing separate petitions filed by Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam and the Uttar Pradesh government challenging the judgment of the Allahabad High Court. The apex court granted permission to file the special leave petition (SLP) in the matter filed by Medha Roopam and issued notice to Akriti Chaudhary and other respondents. It also issued notice in the petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh government and other officials. Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for Chaudhary, accepted notice on her behalf. The respondents were granted two weeks' time to file their replies. After hearing senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, Colin Gonsalves and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on the question of interim relief, the Supreme Court ordered that the operation of the impugned judgment, particularly paragraphs 27 to 33, will remain stayed until the matter is heard on merits. The Justice Sharma-led Bench posted both matters for further hearing on October 7, 2026. The Allahabad High Court, in its judgment passed on September 2, had allowed the habeas corpus petition filed by Chaudhary and held that her continued incarceration under the NSA was violative of her rights under Article 21. It directed that Chaudhary be set at liberty if she was not wanted in any other case and ordered payment of Rs 5 lakh compensation, to be recovered from the salary of the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddha Nagar, as well as other officials found responsible, ight down to the SHO of the Police Station who had prepared the initial report leading to her detention. The case arose from labour unrest in Gautam Buddha Nagar in April 2026, when workers protested over low wages, long working hours and inadequate pay. The Uttar Pradesh government had claimed that Chaudhary acted as an agent provocateur and that her activities and dissemination of information contributed to violence that erupted from April 13. However, Chaudhary had contended that the proceedings against her were an attempt to stifle her freedom of speech and expression and that there was no material warranting her detention under the stringent provisions of the NSA. The High Court observed that the alleged violence had commenced only after Chaudhary was taken into custody. It also examined WhatsApp conversations and stated that the state government had failed to identify a single message or video clip showing that she had incited violence or disclosed any conspiracy to provoke rioting, arson or destruction of property. The High Court further observed that the videos relied upon by the authorities showed people gathered peacefully and did not indicate that the crowd was armed or agitated. Any detention under the NSA is an exception. It is not a substitute to ensure that a person who may receive bail on account of merits of his case is still detained in custody under a concocted reasoning by the State, the High Court had said. It had also held that the grounds of detention were repetitive, speculative and are only opinion-based and lacked supporting material for the District Magistrate's conclusions. The High Court further observed that a notice issued under Section 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) appeared to have been prepared after Chaudhary's arrest, describing the procedure as ex post facto the arrest and nothing more than a sham. On the compensation issue, the High Court had criticised the conduct of the Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate and observed that the officer was expected to carefully examine the material before invoking the NSA against a female student activist. It had said the conduct of the District Magistrate was worthy of derision and held that the officer had desired to set an example out of the petitioner and deter others from exercising their right to freedom of speech and expression in public spaces in support of the labourers. The High Court had further observed that the District Magistrate was guilty of violating his oath of allegiance and held that the case warranted compensation. It had also stressed that peaceful agitation is protected by the Constitution and compared the role of protests to a safety valve in a pressure cooker, helping release accumulated public grievances rather than allowing them to build up to a point where violence becomes inevitable.
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