LUCKNOW: In a major mishap, a stone mine collapsed in Sonbhadra district of eastern Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, in which one person lost his life and over 15 are fear trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway. The exact number of those trapped is not yet known. The collapse occurred in the Billi Markundi mining area under the Obra police station limits in Sonbhadra. Relief teams, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police, reached the quarry and began the rescue operation. Debris removal continued throughout the night and was still ongoing on Sunday. While one body was recovered from the site, the search for others was still underway. Uttar Pradesh minister and local MLA Sanjeev Kumar Gond, who visited the spot in the Billi Markundi mining area on Saturday evening, said around a dozen labourers might be trapped under the debris. The authorities concerned ordered a probe into the collapse, to be conducted by Additional District Magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Vagish Singh. On the basis of the probe report, further action would be taken, said district administration sources. According to Sonbhadra district magistrate Badrinath Singh, besides the NDRF and SDRF, rescue teams from two private companies and the Obra Thermal Power Project also carried out rescue operations. He added that additional equipment and machinery were being brought in to assist the teams. While the cause of the collapse was not yet known, the district magistrate said that a probe had been launched to ascertain the same. Upon receiving information about the incident, officials rushed to the spot and called in specialised rescue teams, which immediately began efforts to pull out the trapped labourers. Several residents also rushed to the site as news of the collapse spread. The person killed in the incident was identified as Raju Singh Gaur, a resident of Parsoi village in Sonbhadra. According to sources, his identity was confirmed after rescue personnel dialled numbers from the mobile phone recovered from his pocket. According to Piyush Mordia, Additional Director General, Varanasi Zone, due to the large size of the stones, extreme caution was necessary while removing the debris in an open-pit mine. As per local sources, the incident occurred while drilling work was underway to prepare holes for blasting inside the mine. Suddenly, one side of the quarry wall allegedly collapsed, sending debris plunging nearly 150 feet. Several workers were trapped beneath it, they added. Superintendent of Police, Sonbhadra, Abhishek Verma, said that around 4.30 pm on Saturday, the Obra police station received information that some workers were buried under rocks and debris after a portion of a stone quarry at Krishna Mining Works in the Billi Markundi area collapsed. Meanwhile, an FIR was lodged at the Obra police station against the firm Krishna Mines operating the quarry and its two partners, based on a complaint filed by local resident Chhotu Yadav, who was also working at the site. According to police, Chhotu stated that he and his two brothers, Indrajeet Yadav (31) and Santosh Yadav (29), were working in the mine. On 15 November, they were operating a compressor machine when a large portion of the quarry allegedly collapsed. He alleged that the incident occurred because the mine owners and their partners Madhusudan Singh and Dilip Kesari failed to follow mining safety guidelines. However, no arrests have been made so far, with police officials claiming that efforts were underway to trace the accused.
Disha Patanis father receives weapons licence after Bareilly firing incident
Disha Patanis father, Jagdish Patani, has been granted a weapons licence two months after gunmen fired at her Bareilly residence following remarks by her sister. The move comes after police action and security measures ensured by Uttar Pradesh authorities
Uttar Pradesh Junior Aided Teacher Recruitment Registration Postponed; Check Details
Eligible candidates must have relevant educational qualifications, UP domicile, and complete online registration via the official website.
UP man appeals to Russian govt to conduct cancer vaccine trial on his son; authorities respond
A Lucknow father's plea to Russia for his son's participation in a cancer vaccine trial has received a sensitive response. While the Russian government is considering the request, India's Health Ministry stated the vaccine is currently only for local trials. The father has appealed to Indian and Russian officials for his son's inclusion.
Speculations rage about future of INDIA bloc in UP after Bihar election results
The BJP's Bihar victory has energized the party and created uncertainty for opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi's remarks add to the political discourse. The Samajwadi Party and Congress face questions about their alliance's future. The BJP aims to leverage the Bihar mandate for a strong performance in Uttar Pradesh's 2027 Assembly elections.
'White collar' terror module was scouting for suicide bomber since last year: Officials
Jammu and Kashmir Police have uncovered a sophisticated terror network. Doctors led this module, actively searching for a suicide bomber since last year. Key planner Dr. Umar Nabi pushed this agenda. Interrogation revealed a plan for a vehicle-borne explosive device. The module's activities spanned Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Disha's father gets weapons licence following attack on home
Jagdish Patani, father of actress Disha Patani, received a firearm license after gunmen fired at their Bareilly home. Following the attack, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath assured security. Police killed the suspects in a Ghaziabad encounter. Meanwhile, Disha is busy with upcoming films like Welcome to the Jungle and Holiguards.
A traditional Kaju Katli from a small village in Uttar Pradesh has won hearts nationwide, including the Ambani family, who once ordered it via helicopter.
Uttar Pradesh's Junior Aided Teacher recruitment for 1,894 posts, including Assistant Teacher and Headmaster roles, has seen its online registration postponed. The application window will now open on November 24, 2025, instead of November 15, with the last date to apply being December 5. Candidates should prepare their documents for this opportunity.
One Dead, Many Feared Trapped After Mine Collapse In Uttar Pradeshs Sonbhadra
At least 15 people are feared trapped after a stone mine collapse in Sonbhadra. NDRF and SDRF teams are leading a major rescue operation.
Stone quarry collapse in UP's Sonbhadra: 1 dead, 8 feared trapped; rescue operations on
A stone quarry caved in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one worker's death and at least eight feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF and SDRF teams, hindered by darkness and the quarry's significant depth. Officials are investigating the incident, with quarry owners reportedly fleeing.
Controversial! 'Kohli, Dayal in same poster, what a shame': RCB slammed
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces backlash for retaining fast-bowler Yash Dayal for IPL 2026. Dayal faces serious criminal allegations in Ghaziabad and Jaipur. These include sexual and financial exploitation, and rape charges. He is banned from Uttar Pradesh's local league. RCB's decision to keep him on a Rs 5 crore contract has angered fans.
Flawed, yet trusted: The Nitish Kumar paradox
People dont know much about Nitish Kumar, though he has been one of Indias tallest political figures for nearly two decades. Even after 18 years as chief minister, he remains a cipherhis aces held close to the chest, his moods tightly reined in, his mind rarely legible to the public. There are no reams of anecdotal literature about his likes, dislikes, whims, or temper. There is only a distant outline: a quiet strategist, but a direct communicator with the masses, a man who has attracted far more brickbats than bouquets and yetparadoxicallyearned the epithet Paltu Ram for switching alliances with unnerving frequency. Back in the 1980s, Nitish was a younger version of this same man: sober, sombre, unflappable. Neither worry nor elation creased his face. He listened more than he spoke. He was exacting, scrupulous. In personality, he was the opposite of his socialist comrade Lalu Prasad Yadav. If Lalu was the generalissimo, Nitish was the strategist in the backroom, letting his more voluble companion fill the stage. It was a rhythm that worked: together, and eventually apart, they climbed the political ladder. Yet when Bihar headed into the 2025 polls, Nitishs reputation as a serial switcher dogged him to an extent. But that was only one side of the story. In Bihar, people are convinced he is not personally corrupt. His asset disclosures over the years have helped that perception. And despite the opportunism tag, there is still trusta trust that ultimately delivered for him and the NDA on November 14. Nitish has been something of a political loner for most of his life, partly by circumstance. In youth, Lalu stole the limelight. In the Mandal era, Lalus caste did. Nitish had to start from scratch to be heard as a Kurmi leadera label he personally disliked. He was comfortable being seen as a backward-class leader; he rejected being boxed into a caste silo. All his career, Nitish has governed without ever belonging to a party with a majority of its own. Coalition politics shaped him; his frequent alliance shifts over the last decade were partly an outcome of this structural compulsion. Personal ambition played its role, too. For a time, he seemed caught in a tension between his principles and his aspiration for power beyond the chief ministers chair. That tension earned him the Paltu Ram monikeruntil the realisation dawned that it was wiser to hold on to what he already had. His journey from that resigned clarity to his redemption in 2025 is the story of Nitishs second wind. He was always the No. 2. In the 1980s, he helped Lalu become Leader of the Opposition. In 1990, he was behind Lalus ascent as chief minister. When Lalu outgrew both their boots, Nitish walked out in 1994 to form the Samata Party. Two years later, he aligned with the NDA. Even when he first became chief minister in 2000, political uncertainty shadowed himhe lasted barely a week. And even after he became No. 1 in 2005, there was always something tentative about the tenure: a coalition here, a coalition there, each term dependent on new equations. So, who is Nitish politically? He never responded to that question. If any section of Bihar understands him deeply, it is the women. In 2015, he introduced prohibitionresponding to growing demands from women who sought relief from domestic violence, alcoholism, and economic strain. His message was simple: prohibition would bring peace to homes, savings to households, safety to neighbourhoods. The reality was far more complex. Men crossed borders to drink; migrants stayed away longer; bootleggers thrived. Hundreds died from illicit liquor. Lakhs were jailedmost of them undertrialscrowding Bihars prisons. Families suffered, incomes collapsed. Yet the women did not forget who had at least tried to change their lives. Their trust only deepened because Nitish delivered elsewhere. Patna is a transformed city today. Airports in places like Purneaonce inconceivableare realities. Roads penetrate marshy districts that were long isolated. Infrastructure and agricultural improvements, along with predictable governance, became his hallmarks. He could not eliminate corruption or nepotism; he could not generate enough jobs for Bihars youth. But he couldand didensure piped drinking water, accessible roads, functioning schools, and a steady flow of central funds deployed with reasonable discipline. Bihars fondness for 'Sushasan Babu' ensures Nitish Kumar remains in the spotlight And he cultivated something rare in Indian politics: a caste-neutral, dependable female vote bank. You cannot quantify the peace inside a thatched hut at night. But those gains are real, and they matter. His flagship Jeevika self-help programme, too, deepened this trust. The network of self-help groups he nurtured became a quiet grassroots revolutionstable incomes, access to credit, and the dignity of labour for women who had never handled money. The new cash-transfer schemes fitted neatly into this ecosystem. The 10,000 cash support and the ambitious 2.5 lakh entrepreneurial fund allowed women to supplement household income in ways that reshaped rural life. In many villages, the man drives a rickshaw while the woman sells vegetables or runs a micro-enterprisesmall shifts, big consequences. Bihar remains haunted by uneven development and limited penetration of welfare schemes. Caste equations that help Nitish electorally often obstruct progress. Migration remains the peoples escape valve; the young return only to vote, preferring the higher wages outside the state. Entrepreneurship and startups are slogans that mean little in a predominantly rural society still waiting for an industrial moment. Nitish, consumed by political firefighting, has rarely had the bandwidth for deeper structural shifts. It sounds harsh, but it is true. As he prepares to take the oath againlikely for the last time, with age tightening its gripperhaps he may turn to long-term developmental paradigms instead of managing daily crises. What worked for Nitish in 2025? Those close to him say goodwill accrued over 18 years paid off. He maintained an emotional, direct bond with the masses. No empty rhetoric, no theatrical promises. He delivered what he could. Rumours about his ill health created a sympathy undercurrentan ek aakhri mauka sentiment. He apparently believes they returned that trust with a mandate. He remains one of Indias cleverest political strategistssecretive, understated, efficient. He does not threaten bureaucrats; he simply does not let them rest until the work is done. If Lalu was known to throw files, Nitish was known to clear them. His unique contribution to Bihar is twofold: infrastructure and social empowerment, beginning with women and extending to Mahadalits. His national contribution is subtler: he preserved communal peace and stayed untouched by the rhetoric around himeven within a coalition led by a party that thrives on it. As an outsider inside the BJP-led alliance, Nitish achieved what was unimaginable in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh under largely BJP rule. No one ever called him communal. No one accused him of appeasement. His politics was quietly syncretic: he facilitated the Off-Campus AMU centre in Kishanganj, and also stood with the Centre to lay the foundation stone of a grand Sita Mata Temple in Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. It was not a contradictionit was calibration. Perhaps that is his final political lesson: you do not have to shout to be heard. Sometimes, silence itself can travel the farthest.
BJP says Bihar results to impact Bengal polls, TMC debunks claim
KOLKATA/LUCKNOW: After the NDAs grand victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP hopes that the results will set the tone for West Bengal polls next year and Uttar Pradesh elections in 2027. The ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal and the Opposition Samajwadi Party in UP rule out any such impact. BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari said, Bihars victory is ours; now it is Bengals turn. Just as the Bihar election was conducted after the SIR, the poll in Bengal will also be conducted with a pure and clean electoral roll. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was the co-convenor for Bihar elections, said: Magadh jeeta, Awadh bhi jeetengey. 2027 mein 2017 dohrayenge (After winning Magadh (Bihar), we will win Awadh (UP). Will repeat 2017 in 2027). He was referring to the BJP winning 325 of 403 seats in UP in 2017. Rubbishing the BJPs claim, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said, Mamata Banerjee routed the CPM in Bengal ending the 34-year Left rule in the state. Only she can fight against BJP and we will form the next government with absolute majority. According to TMC insiders, SIR would backfire on the BJP and a vast section of Hindus would vote for the party. The TMC leadership is also confident of retaining its traditional minority vote base. The NDA won in Bihar mainly because of welfare schemes, particularly pro-women programmes. Everyone knows that Mamata Banerjees pioneering role in implementing most of the social security measures, starting from Lakshmir Bhandar, Swasthya Sathi, Sabuj Sathi, Kanyashree and many others. She will get overwhelming support through the measures despite the SIR phobia unleashed by BJP, a senior TMC leader said. Political analyst Biswanath Chakraborty said, The Trinamool had won in the 2021 Assembly polls with absolute majority within six months after Nitish Kumars JD(U) and BJP formed the government in Bihar. Her governments populist and social security schemes have kept her vote bank intact during her tenure since 2011. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said, SIR will not help BJP or NDA in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and UP since the political conspiracy was exposed. The NDA in UP, comprising BJP, Anupriya Patel-led Apna Dal, Suheldev Bahratiya Samaj Party, NISAHD and Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD, would work out the same strategy in the 2027 Assembly polls to bolster its fortunes by cementing its clout among as non-Yadav OBCs and MBCs or EBCs. Political analysts believe that the Bihar outcome would give an edge to the NDA, which was concerned after a disappointing show in the Lok Sabha polls 2024 in UP as its tally had dwindled from 64 in 2019 to 36. At the same time, the performance of the Congress in Bihar could force Akhilesh to review his partys tie-up with the grand old party, analysts say. There could be certain takeaways from Bihar for UP. The popularity of PM Narendra Modi and the strategy of Home Minister Amit Shah have kept BJP on a firm footing. They have done it earlier in UP and can repeat it in 2027, said a political commentator.
Glitter of Mathura poshak, symphony of Meerut bugle put UP on top of GI list
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Akhilesh questions BJPs commitmentto honour women, youth in Bihar
Yogi: Bihar-UP bond like Ram-Sita, unbreakable
Dr Shaheen was coaxed to join JeM module by Muzammil
Plot to mix poison in prasad: Guj, UP ATS search at Kheri house of accused
Govt, pvt sector must join hands to improve critical care in UP
Industry flags capital access, logistics gaps at Invest UP textile meet
Protest at LU against attack on scholar
Viral flu cases surge due to pollution, weather changes
Rajnath hails NDAs Bihar win, vows to repeat success in UP
Scouts jamboree venue being developed as 'Mini India'
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Jhansi women lighting village with their LEDs
Former chief secy appointed first CEO of State Transformation Commission
Workshop to boost dist level economic insight
Leopard spreading terror captured
Water sprinkling, sweeping to check pollution
Wolf that dragged away minor girl shot in Bahraich
2 British nationals held for entering India illegally via Nepal
2-day Heath Mela at IMS-BHU from Nov 17
2 held after cross-fire with cops; arms seized
Murder accused, 2 aides nabbed after encounter in Azamgarh
World-class science park in Gkp to be ready by March
Rajnath Confirms Indonesias Interest in BrahMos Missile Deal
Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here on October 18
Landslide hits stone quarry in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra, several workers feared trapped
After the incident, local authorities, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and police teams, reached the spot and launched rescue operations. UP Minister of State Sanjiv Singh Gaur, who was present at the site, called the incident extremely painful.
Aam Aadmi Party's Rojgar DoSamajik Nyay Do padyatra continued in Uttar Pradesh, with Sanjay Singh leading the march through Sultanpur. Local residents raised concerns about employment, ASHA workers highlighted honorarium issues, and Singh emphasized the district's neglected infrastructure and healthcare. The 13-day march aims to cover 200 km, concluding in Prayagraj.
KANPUR: The Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College here has removed Dr Shaheen Sayeed's name from its pharmacology department board after her name emerged during the ongoing Delhi blast investigation, a senior official said on Saturday. The Indian Medical Association's Uttar Pradesh chapter has also begun the process to revoke the lifetime membership of Dr Sayeed. The official, requesting anonymity, said the college decided to remove her from the board as a precautionary measure following inputs by the Delhi Police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). It acted promptly to prevent any misidentification or reputational impact, the official added. Dr Sayeed headed the department from September 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013 and was succeeded by Dr Pooja Agarwal on January 1, 2014, another official confirmed. Teams of the ATS and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the GSVM campus on Friday and again on Saturday, inspecting the pharmacology department and seeking details about Dr Sayeed and individuals who may have remained in contact, officials said. Investigators also reviewed selected departmental documents, they said. IMA's Kanpur secretary, Dr Shalini Mohan, told PTI that the branch met on Friday and unanimously recommended expulsion, adding, A formal letter was sent on November 13, urging permanent cancellation of her membership. She said the final decision lies with the central body of IMA. I have no confirmed information yet on whether they(the central body) have terminated her membership, she added. Dr Sayeed's alleged role amounted to anti-national and terror-related conduct, Mohan said. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing 13 people and injuring several others. According to Delhi Police, the blast is now being probed by the NIA as a terror attack.
Unable To Digest : Akhilesh Yadav Questions NDA's Bihar Win
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Biological attack plot probe: UP, Gujarat ATS search accused home at Kheri; multi-city strike foiled
Authorities are investigating a terror plot involving a potential biological attack across multiple Indian cities. Searches were conducted at the residence of Mohammad Suhail Saleem Khan in Lakhimpur Kheri as part of a multi-state probe. Accused individuals allegedly planned to poison temple prasad and conducted reconnaissance for attacks in Lucknow, Delhi, and Ahmedabad.
Kochi ranks fourth in youth employability, overtakes Delhi and Hyderabad: Report
KOCHI: Kochi has pulled off a stunning leap in Indias talent map outpacing metro giants Delhi and Hyderabad with a whopping 76.56% employability score, according to the India Skill Report 2026. The report by Education Testing Device (ETS), a global education and talent solutions firm, prepared along with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said the coastal city, long known for its culture and cosmopolitan buzz, is now stamping its authority as one of the countrys fastest-rising skill and opportunity hubs. As Global Capability Centres (GCCs) now employing over 2 million professionals and generating USD 46 billion in annual exports spread their wings, the ripple effects are energising Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Kochi, Coimbatore, Indore once considered secondary markets are fast becoming the new engines of global delivery, it said. As far as the youth employability is concerned, Kerala scored 72.16%, above Delhi at 71.25%. Kerala stood fourth in the rankings; Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 78.64%, followed by Maharashtra (75.42%), Karnataka (73.85%). Keralas Higher Education Minister R Bindu believes this rise is no accident. The steps taken for skill development in our higher education institutions are paying off, she told TNIE . Our new four-year UG programme ensures students pick up real, industry-ready skills while they study. According to the report, Lucknow leads the top-performing cities with a 79.45% score, followed by Pune (78.92%), Bengaluru (77.84%), Kochi (76.56%), and Chandigarh (75.12%). Among the tier-2 cities, Lucknow and Kochi are emergingas strong talent hubs, it said. The report also highlighted the pivotal contribution of the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP Kerala) in strengthening Keralas employability profile. ASAP Keralas market-aligned training programmes, supported by structured internships, have significantly boosted youth employability across high-demand sectors, it said. Industry experts echo optimism Kochi is perfectly positioned a big city with a dense web of educational institutions, a booming startup culture, and a strong IT presence, says Sreekumar V, secretary of GTech, a Thiruvananthapuram-based association of IT companies. He pointed to the explosive growth of MuLearn, GTECHs flagship skilling initiative. This year alone, 67,000 students joined MuLearn. Companies now recognise that these students bring raw potential that can be shaped through focused, in-house training. The momentum is unmistakable. Nearly 30% of BFSI hiring in Tier-2 cities is now happening in places like Kochi a trend mirrored in IT and pharma-healthcare as well. Backing this up, a recent Nasscom report on GCCs crowned Kochi the No. 1 Tier-2 hotspot for global centres, highlighting its 8,000+ GCC workforce, robust talent supply, and deepening academia-industry linkages. From once playing catch-up to now setting the pace, Kochi isnt just rising its rewriting the rules of Indias talent race.
Bihar poll outcome to set tone for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
LUCKNOW: BJP-led NDAs landslide victory in Bihar might have a cascading effect on Uttar Pradesh politics too, given the demographic similarities between the two States. On one hand, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was the co-convenor of the Bihar election, asserted: Magadh jeeta, Awadh bhi jeetengey. 2027 mein 2017 dohrayenge (After winning Magadh (Bihar), we will Awadh (UP). Will repeat 2017 in 2027). On the other hand, Samajwadi Party chief vented his ire on the BJP, calling it a party of deceit, attributing Mahagathbandhans Bihar failure to the Special Intensified Revision (SIR) of the voter list. In his first reaction to the Bihar results, the SP chief warned the NDA that SIR would not help it in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and UP, since the political conspiracy is exposed. He added that the PPTV (PDA Prahari) would be his partys vigilante to counter the BJPs ill designs. While the BJP is yet to react to Akhileshs claims, many X users said the SP chief was beating around the bush rather than going in for serious introspection. However, the NDA in UP, comprising the BJP, Anupriya Patel-led Apna Dal, Suheldev Bahratiya Samaj Party (SBSP), NISAHD and Jayant Chaudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), would look to work out the same strategy in the 2027 state assembly polls to bolster its electoral fortunes. It would look into cementing its clout among non-Yadav OBCs and MBCs, or EBCs, as they have strengthenedned their bond with the NDA in the neighbouring state. Meanwhile, political analysts believe that the Bihar outcome would give some relief to the BJP-led NDA, which was concerned after a disappointing show in the Lok Sabha polls 2024 in UP, as its tally had dwindled from 64 in 2019 to 36. At the same time, the performance of the Congress party in the Bihar elections could force Akhilesh Yadav to review his partys tie-up with the grand old party for the UP elections, analysts add. There could be certain takeaways from the Bihar polls for UP. The continuing popularity of PM Narendra Modi and the strategic brilliance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah have kept the BJP on a firm footing, election after election. They have done it earlier in UP and can repeat the magic in the State, opined a senior political commentator. 'Quitting politics... disowning family': Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini in cryptic X post day after Bihar poll results Similarly, the common factor between Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and UP CM Yogi Adityanath is the element of popularity and mass appeal. If Nitish Kumar, nicknamed as sushashan babu (able administrator), has been able to have a conspicuous traction especially among women voters for his schemes, Yogis clean image and appeal among the women voters, especially on the law and order front, helped him sail through in the 2022 assembly polls for a second term. And, like Nitish, who had no or little anti-incumbency even after remaining 20 years in office, anti-incumbency failed to strike Yogi Adityanath in his 9th year as UP CM. Akhilesh Yadav has failed to emerge as a formidable choice to challenge Yogis popularity, feels Dr AK Mishra, a political scientist. At the same time, the better coordination among allies on the lines of Bihar, where BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas) and RLM worked in tandem to tilt the results in their favour, in UP too, BJP, Apna Dal (S), Rashtriya Lok Dal, NISHAD party and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party can bring electoral gains in the 2027 assembly polls. On the other hand, the worry for Opposition parties led by the Samajwadi Party is more visible. If Akhilesh deserts Congress in UP polls, his party could face a split in minority votes. Similarly, SPs efforts since the LS polls to woo Jatavs among Dalits might also hit a roadblock. However, given the political and caste matrix in UP, the picture may not be as bright as it looks for the BJP-led NDA nor as gloomy for the SP-led INDIA bloc.
Man offers digital gutter snan of Ola CEO Bhavish Agarwal
Uttar Pradesh: Famously known as the man who provides Digital Snan, Deepak Goels services amassed a huge following after he offered people all over the world an opportunity for a virtual dip in the holy waters of Sangam, Prayagraj. A journalist by profession, in a recent video, Goel performed a gutter snan for Bhavish Agarwal, 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 .
A day after Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD suffered the second-worst drubbing in its history in the Bihar assembly polls, his daughter Rohini Acharya on Saturday announced that she was quitting politics and severing ties with the family. In a post on X, Acharya said, I am quitting politics and I am disowning my family...This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do...and I am taking all the blame. Im quitting politics and Im disowning my family This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do nd Im taking all the blames Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) November 15, 2025 Sanjay Yadav is the Rajya Sabha MP from RJD and one of the most trusted aides of Lalu Prasad's son Tejashwi Yadav, under whose leadership the party fought the Bihar elections. Rameez is said to be Tejashwi's old friend who hails from a political family in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, reported PTI. Acharya, who was in news for donating a kidney to her father a few years ago, was active in campaigning for Tejashwi in the Bihar polls. However, speculations are rife that she was unhappy over the expulsion of Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of Lalu Prasad, from the party. A doctor by qualification, Acharya chose to become a homemaker and lives with her Singapore-based husband. In the second-worst performance in its history, the RJD was reduced to just 25 seats when the results of the Bihar Assembly polls were announced on Friday, making way for a historic win by the ruling NDA coalition led by JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar. The NDA showcased a spectacular win by winning 202 out of the 243 seats, with BJP emerging as the largest party with most number of seats at 89, followed by JDU at 85. In its first reaction to the defeat, RJD said ups and downs are inevitable in public service. Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey! Ups and downs are inevitable in it. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory! The Rashtriya Janata Dal is the party of the poor, it will continue to raise their voice among the poor!, the party said in a post on X. 'No sorrow in defeat...ups and downs inevitable': RJD in first reaction to Bihar defeat
Bihar-UP bond like Ram-Sita, 'unbreakable and strong', says Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath compared the bond between UP and Bihar to Lord Ram and Sita Mata's sacred relationship, following the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar. He stated the people's vote signifies trust in the double-engine NDA government for development and stability, highlighting national interest policies under PM Modi.
India-Japan education conclave begins at BHU to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Sculpture workshop explores Indian cultural heritage at Banaras Hindu University
RBI conducts special drive for unclaimed assets and beneficiaries claim 348 lakh
Uttar Pradesh Government moves to withdraw charges against Dadri lynching accused
The Assistant District Government Counsel, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bhag Singh Bhati acted on the directions of the State Government through a letter dated August 26, 2025
IRB Infrastructure Trust bags TOT project from NHAI in UP for upfront Rs 9,270 cr
IRB Infrastructure Trust has announced a milestone agreement with NHAI, securing a toll operate and transfer project worth Rs 9,270 crore in Uttar Pradesh. This extensive project, covering 366 km of essential routes such as Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur, is set to be managed over a 20-year concession period.
UP government moves to withdraw charges against all accused in Mohammad Akhlaq's lynching
Uttar Pradesh authorities have requested the withdrawal of charges against all individuals accused in the 2015 Dadri mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq. The incident, which occurred in Bisada village after allegations of cow slaughter, had ignited widespread national concern. The Surajpur court is slated to hear the government's application on December 12th.
Delhi blast case: 45-year-old surgeon detained from Pathankot for questioning
On Monday, agencies busted a white collar terror module with links to terrorist outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind and spread across Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. They seized 2,900 kilograms of explosive substances and arrested eight people, including three doctors linked to Al Falah University.
UP junior aided teacher applications begin today for 1,894 posts on basiceducation.up.gov.in
UP Junior Aided Teacher recruitment 2025: Uttar Pradesh has initiated the recruitment of 1,894 teachers for aided junior high schools, with applications opening today. The process targets Assistant Teachers and Headmasters, utilizing merit from the 2021 Junior High School Teacher exam. Eligible candidates must meet specific educational and age criteria. The application window closes on December 5, 2025, followed by a merit list release on December 23, 2025. Further selection stages include a written test and interview.
BSP wins Ramgarh seat by thin margin but struggles to make impact in Bihar
Bihars landslide verdict will ignite poll turf in UP, set alliance model for NDA
Yogis Bihar campaignsees 90% strike rate
Pathak: UP racing ahead on path of development
Procure smart meters for new connections: UPERC to UPPCL
PDA praharis will not allow Bihars SIR ploy to unfold in UP: Akhilesh
Deepti credits hard work, family for WC success
UP to roll out AI-based surveillance systems in top religious destinations
Be prepared for rapidly changing tech: Rajeshwar
LU issues show-cause notices to 13 students named in FIRs
Dairy owner beaten to death in Gudamba
City air quality remains poor for 2nd day, poses health risk
Experts flag huge training gaps in emergency nursing
See-saw effect on health: Drop in temp leading to rise in BP & chest problems
IMA terminates membership of Shaheen Shahid
ATS, NIA quiz three Kanpur docs over links with Shaheen
Bhagidari utsav celebrates tribal heritage, culture
Delhi Car Blast: Cops Question UP Hospital Staff After Doctor's Arrest
A team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad visited a private hospital on Friday to gather information about Adil Ahmed, who is under scrutiny in investigations initiated following the Delhi blast.
One held after explosion injured two in UP's Hapur; agencies probing link to Delhi blast
An explosion in a rented house in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, injured two people and led to the detention of a man identified as Mujahid. Intelligence agencies and Delhi Police are investigating a potential link to the recent Red Fort blast. Forensic teams are collecting samples to determine the cause of the explosion.
Gujarat woman strangles her two kids to death following a 'command' in dream
AHMEDABAD: A night of horror unfolded in Gujarats Navsari district when a woman in Bilimora allegedly strangled her two sleeping kids, Harsh (7), and Ved (4), claiming to have heard a voice in her dream to kill them. She then attacked her father-in-law, Inderpal Sharma, who narrowly escaped. At 2:30 am, a police convoy reached the spot, broke open the door, and found the accused sitting beside the lifeless bodies of her children. Officers immediately detained her, sent the bodies for post-mortem, and launched a full-scale investigation. The incident has triggered a probe into possible psychological or ritualistic, and criminal possibilities in depth. This gruesome crime has sent shockwaves across the region. The crime took place in Maharaja Apartment, Devsar village, where the accused woman, originally from Uttar Pradesh, lived with her family. According to the police, the tragedy took place at 1:30 am, when the woman reportedly heard a command in her dream, Kill your children. The moment she woke up, she allegedly strangled her kids who were asleep beside her. Police say the woman then targeted her father-in-law, attacking him violently. She allegedly struck him with a glass and even bit his ear, ripping it off. Inderpal managed to flee the house shouting for help, prompting neighbours to gather outside. As the crowd gathered, the woman locked herself inside the home. Officers immediately detained her, sent the bodies for post-mortem, and launched a full-scale investigation. Her husband is currently admitted to a Bilimora hospital for typhoid, leaving the woman alone with the children at the time of the crime. Her father-in-law, Inderpal Sharma, still shaken, described the nightmare to the local media: At 8 pm, I went to give tiffin to my son and wife at the hospital and returned home to sleep in the outer room. I dont know what happened to my daughter-in-law at night. She killed both my grandchildren. After that, she attacked me with a glass. She stuffed my ear with paper and tried to kill me, too. I ran out shouting for help; neighbours gathered and called the police. DySP Bhagirath Singh Gohil, explaining the case in detail, said, The woman told the police she killed them for the sake of her ancestors after she heard voices instructing her to do so. She also attempted to commit suicide afterward. The DySP added that the investigation is now looking into deeper motives. We have learned that the accused regularly visited a temple. We are interrogating her further and will involve psychiatric experts. We are also checking whether this is connected to any tantric ritual or if there were other psychological reasons. The FSL team is examining the scene. Only a detailed investigation will reveal the true cause. As the community mourns the two young lives lost, Navsari police continue to investigate the case.
UP gov seeks withdrawal of accuseds charges in Mohammad Akhlaqs lynching
Uttar Pradesh: Under Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has applied to withdraw all charges, including murder, against the ten men accused of the 2015 killing ofMohammad Akhlaq in Dadri. The government has applied to the Upper Sessions Court in Gautam Buddha Nagar, where the case is being heard. They asked for the removal of 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 .
Akhilesh Yadav alleges Bihar mandate shaped by SIR, says it wont work elsewhere
LUCKNOW: With the NDA poised to form the next government in Bihar , as indicated by the poll results on Friday, celebrations broke out in the BJP camp in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in his first reaction to the National Democratic Alliances victory, attributed the outcome, and the Mahagathbandhans rout to the pre-election special intensive revision (SIR), an exercise carried out by the Election Commission to clean up the electoral rolls. He also called the ruling BJP a party of deception. Alluding to the NDAs performance and alleging it was due to the SIR in Bihar, Yadav, in an apparent attempt to counter the NDAs claims of work on the ground, said the SIR game would not work in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and other states. The game played by the SIR in Bihar will no longer be possible in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, or elsewhere because this electoral conspiracy has now been exposed, he said in a post on microblogging site X. SIR . , , , CCTV PPTV Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 14, 2025 We will not let them play this game any further We will remain vigilant and thwart the BJPs plans. The BJP is not a party, but a fraud, Yadav added. Meanwhile, NDA leaders equated the Oppositions criticism of the SIR exercise to tantrums thrown by those who allegedly lost the election. Unable to secure a win, they were trying to create chaos by attacking independent institutions, NDA leaders said, adding that the same parties which complained about SIR would have remained silent had they taken the lead. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and its allies were overjoyed. The NDA alliance called the Bihar victory a win for development. BJP workers in Kashi entered a celebratory mood. In Prime Minister Narendra Modis parliamentary constituency, party workers took out a procession with posters reading Spring in Bihar. Extensive fireworks were displayed during the celebrations, and workers were seen dancing and swaying to drum beats. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the Bihar picture would be seen in UP as well. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak called Bihars results a victory for good governance. He added: We had already said that the people of Bihar have decided to endorse Modi jis pro-poor welfare schemes and Nitish jis good governance. Pathak attributed the win to the support of women voters. The biggest thing is that mothers, sisters and daughters of Bihar have voted for the NDA candidate, rising above caste and religion. Under Nitish jis leadership, the people of Bihar still have faith in the BJP alliance regarding law and order and good governance. Bihar swings for Ni-Mo: NDA poised for landslide under CM Nitish and PM Modi
Varanasi to host School Cinema International Film Festival 2025
Varanasi will host the School Cinema International Film Festival SCIFF on November 18. This event will bring global films to students across India. The festival will feature over 100 children's films from 25 countries. It aims to provide diverse cinematic learning experiences in classrooms. Prominent international film festivals are supporting SCIFF.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Meets DSP-cum-cricketer Deepti Sharma
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, met the state's World Cup winning Women's Cricket Team player Deepti Sharma and also led a Cabinet meeting which took 20 key decisions, including one on easing the registration process for old age pension, an official said. Sharma, who is serving as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the state, was praised by Chief Minister Adityanath for her good performance in the World Cricket final and winning the Player of the Tournament award. Deepti has done the Uttar Pradesh Police proud at the world stage, CM Adityanath had tweeted soon after the women's cricket team lifted the World Cup on November 2. Cricketer Deepti Sharma was earlier appointed as DSP in January this year under the sports quota as part of Chief Minister Adityanath's Skilled Athlete Scheme. During the Cabinet meeting held at the CM residence on Friday, CM Adityanath led his Ministers in congratulating the women's cricket team for winning the World Cup. The Cabinet also condemned the fatal Delhi blast on November 10. A key decision taken at the meeting relates to saving the elderly the trouble of running around for pension. The Cabinet decided that the social welfare department will deploy call-centre executives to contact and seek consent of the beneficiary and fill their forms online through common service centres. The forms will be verified using family IDs before the release of their pension, saving the elderly to run around to complete formalities. As a pilot project, the scheme will be tried in five districts, including Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kannauj and Lalitpur, an official said. In the existing system, an online application by an elderly person seeking pension needs the verification by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and village Block Development Officer before an approval from the District Magistrate-led Committee. An official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire process. The scheme will benefit all elderly over the age of 60 with an annual income of Rs 56,460 or less in urban areas and Rs 46,080 or less in rural areas. An official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire process. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Other Cabinet decisions included approval for a private university in Shahjahanpur and beneficial rate revision for cane procurement. Article Source: IANS
Akashvani Varanasi to organise music concert
Akashvani Varanasi is hosting its 67th Sangeet Sammelan, a tradition dating back to 1954, at Banaras Hindu University. This year's event uniquely features both classical vocal performances by Shubhankar De and Bhojpuri folk songs by Manna Lal Yadav. The Sammelan continues Akashvani's commitment to preserving and promoting India's diverse musical heritage.
Azamgarh Police have registered a Gangster Act case against state-level mafia leader Dhruv Singh alias Kuntu Singh and three others for conspiring to take over school management using fake documents. The accused face charges for murder, robbery, and gangster activities, with investigations into their economic background and associates underway.
Map on Rahul Gandhis 95 defeats becomes BJPs key attack line amid NDAs Bihar lead
As the BJP appears poised for a sweeping victory for NDA in Bihar , projected to secure well over a two-thirds majority in the high-stakes assembly election, the party has intensified its offensive against the Opposition, particularly Congress leader Rahul Gandh, branding him a symbol of repeated electoral losses. Rahul Gandhi, who undertook a 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra across 20 districts ahead of the polls, had centred his campaign on allegations of vote chori, accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP to engineer a favourable result. The Congress and the INDIA bloc had pitched the election as a crucial battle to save the Constitution from what they described as a vote-thief government. Gandhi was one of the Congresss star campaigners in the state. However, the rhetoric failed to translate into electoral gains, with both the Congress and the broader INDIA alliance heading for what is being seen as an embarrassing defeat. Bihar election results: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party fails to make waves in emerging trends Leading the BJP's charge, the partys IT cell chief Amit Malviya declared, Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency (of losing polls), hed sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably. A map circulating on social media, amplified by BJP leaders, lists 95 electoral losses attributed to the Congress, which the party claims happened under Rahul Gandhi over the past two decades. Malviya posted the graphic, which he said catalogues Congress defeats between 2004 and 2025 in elections where, according to the BJP, Gandhi played a central campaign role. The list spans almost every major state: Himachal Pradesh (2007, 2017), Punjab (2007, 2012, 2022), Gujarat (2007, 2012, 2017, 2022), Madhya Pradesh (2008, 2013, 2018, 2023), and Maharashtra (2014, 2019, 2024). It also includes losses in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the Northeast, southern states, Union Territories, and setbacks in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency, hed sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably. pic.twitter.com/y4rH6g62qG Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) November 14, 2025 BJP MP Sudhanshu invoked a couplet by poet Kabir Das to taunt the Congress. I would like to quote Kabir Das for Congress: Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na milya koi. Jo mann khoja apna, to mujhse bura na koi (When I went looking for evil, I found none. But when I searched within my own heart, I found no one worse than me). As the NDA widened its lead, the Congress reiterated allegations of manipulation by the Election Commission. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera claimed that the early trends suggested Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was acting against the will of the people of Bihar. This fight is not merely between the BJP, Congress, RJD, and JDU, Khera asserted. It is a direct confrontation between Gyanesh Kumar and the people of India. The Aam Aadmi Party too backed Congresss allegations, accusing the authorities of hijacking the election and pointing to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted shortly before the polls. I had earlier said this election has been hijacked and holds no meaning, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said. Gyanesh Kumar has already given the winning certificate to Modi ji. What will be the results in a state where 80 lakh votes were deleted, 5 lakh votes are duplicates, and 1 lakh votes are unknown? We should congratulate NDA, Modi ji and Gyanesh Kumar that they have won the Bihar elections with the blessings of Gyanesh Kumar. Bihar Election Results 2025: JD(U) surge drives NDA to unprecedented win, Nitish set to return as CM Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed the allegations, terming the BJPs massive lead an electoral conspiracy and accusing the administration of manipulating the process. BJP is not a party, it is deceit, he said. Yadav added that the game allegedly played through SIR in Bihar would not be allowed in states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. This electoral conspiracy has been exposed. From now on, we will not let them play this game. Like CCTV, our PPTV, meaning PDA Sentinel, will stay vigilant and thwart the BJP's intentions, the former UP Chief Minister said. Opposition parties collectively alleged large-scale electoral malpractice, claiming that the recent revision of voter lists was deliberately aimed at excluding communities that largely back the Mahagathbandhan.
2 teenagers drown in Ganga near Domri village in Varanasi
Two teenagers, Mohammed Ismail and Aman, both 17, drowned in the Ganga river near Domri village. The youths, from Chandauli district, went into deep water while bathing, prompting their friend to raise an alarm. Police and NDRF personnel retrieved the bodies after a search.
Varanasi: Police arrest wanted robber after encounter in Azamgarh district
Police in Azamgarh's Sidhari area apprehended a notorious wanted robber after an encounter early Friday. The criminal, identified as Rajkumar alias Dimple, was found with a looted gold chain, illegal weapons, and a motorcycle. He confessed to robbing the chain with an accomplice and was heading to Bihar when apprehended.
Varanasi played important role in helping Panna Diamond get GI tag
Varanasi's GI Man, Rajni Kant, spearheaded efforts to secure a Geographical Indication tag for Panna diamonds. These unique Madhya Pradesh gems, known for their light green tint, now boast international recognition. This achievement, following the Surat diamond cut craft's GI tag, highlights India's commitment to protecting its heritage and intellectual property.
Banaras Hindu University organises nobel prize lecture series
Banaras Hindu University commemorated Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize with a lecture series on this year's Literature, Economy, and Peace laureates. Speakers drew parallels between Tagore and contemporary thinkers, discussing themes of mysticism, practicality, democracy, and technological progress. The event highlighted the enduring relevance of original thought and global critical review in recognizing groundbreaking achievements.
