Kharge slams RSS-BJP over rise in crimes against Dalits, Adivasis; says its a threat to Constitution
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday came down heavily on the BJP and its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of fostering a feudal mindset and turning a blind eye to rising caste-based violence in the country. Referring to NCRB data from 2013 to 2023, Kharge stated that crimes against Dalits have increased by 46%, while crimes against Adivasis have surged by 91% during the same period. In a post on X, he accused the BJP of enabling and justifying a feudal and casteist mindset that manifests in violent and discriminatory actions against marginalized communities. . @narendramodi , NCRB , 2013 2023 46% 91% IPS , , CJI pic.twitter.com/3XKm8dCQCe Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 10, 2025 Kharge listed recent incidents of caste-based discrimination and violence, including, the lynching of Dalit man Hariom Valmiki in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, the attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and the recent suicide of a Dalit IPS officer from Haryana. These are not isolated events, Kharge wrote. They are a dangerous manifestation of the RSSBJPs feudal mindset and a direct assault on the Constitution, social justice, and the principles of equality. He accused the ruling party of indulging in a politics of intimidation aimed at suppressing Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes, minorities, and other marginalized groups. According to Kharge, such politics poses a serious threat to Indias democratic fabric. India will be governed by the Constitution, not by the decrees of any extremist ideology, Kharge said. The Congress President also took a veiled swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that while the most vulnerable sections of society suffer daily indignities and violence, you are keeping your eyes shut to these issues while remaining engrossed in your own spectacles. Earlier on Thursday, Kharge alleged that the suicide of a Dalit IPS officer in Haryana was a horrific testament to the social injustice , inhumanity, and insensitivity under the ruling BJP's Manuwadi system. The BJP's 'Manuwadi' system has become a curse for the SC, ST, OBC, and weaker sections of this country. The news of the forced suicide of Haryana's senior Dalit IPS officer, ADGP Y Puran Kumar, is not only shocking but also a horrific testament to social injustice, inhumanity, and insensitivity. My deepest condolences to the family, Kharge said in a post on X.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel advised young women to avoid live-in relationships. She spoke at university convocations, highlighting social issues and urging students to prioritize education and personal development. The Governor also addressed concerns about violence, drug abuse, and environmental responsibility. Degrees were awarded to thousands of students, with gold medals recognizing academic excellence. Anganwadi workers were also honored.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel urged young women to avoid live-in relationships, citing safety concerns and tragic consequences. Her remarks at Varanasi and Ballia convocations have triggered widespread debate.
Delhi Announce Badoni-led 24-member Ranji Trophy Squad, Nitish Rana Included
DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday has announced a 24-member squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, with Ayush Badoni appointed captain and Yash Dhull named vice-captain. Delhi will begin their 2025/26 campaign with an away fixture against Hyderabad on October 15, before returning to host Himachal Pradesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 25. Badoni is back to being Delhis skipper after having a stint with India A team during the red-ball games against Australia A in Lucknow. The selection meeting was attended by Yashpal Singh, KP Bhaskar, Manu Nayyar, chief coach Sarandeep Singh, CAC member Surinder Khanna, DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma, and Joint Secretary Amit Grover. Other notable names in the squad include Priyansh Arya, Anuj Rawat, Navdeep Saini, Simarjeet Singh and Hrithik Shokeen. The squad also features senior left-handed batter Nitish Rana, who is back in the set-up after representing Uttar Pradesh as a professional player. His selection is an intriguing one as Rana never got going with the red-ball for Uttar Pradesh in last two domestic seasons and has runs only on the back of this years Delhi Premier League (DPL). There is no mention of India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in Delhis squad, but theres an expectation that he will be ready to play once gaining full fitness after completing his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where hes been based from since mid-September. Pant has been recovering from a fractured right foot sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July and the long recovery from it has meant that hes missed out on the ongoing Tests against the West Indies and upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. IANS had previously reported that Pant could be back in action for Delhis home game against Himachal Pradesh. This agency also understands that Pant could even be handed captaincy if hes included in Delhis squad for the premier red-ball competition after getting fitness clearance. Pant has been recovering from a fractured right foot sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July and the long recovery from it has meant that hes missed out on the ongoing Tests against the West Indies and upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Delhi squad: Ayush Badoni (captain), Yash Dhull (vice-captain), Arpit Rana, Sanat Sangwan, Anuj Rawat (wk), Sumit Mathur, Shivam Sharma, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal, Siddhant Sharma, Dhruv Kaushik, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Nitish Rana, Himmat Singh, Ayush Doseja, Rahul Dagar, Hrithik Shokeen, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi (wk), Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana and Aryan Rana (Subject to fitness) Article Source: IANS
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Taliban foreign minister arrives in India; to visit Taj Mahal and Deoband seminary
NEW DELHI: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who arrived in India on Thursday for a multi-day visit, is expected to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary in Uttar Pradesh the spiritual birthplace of the Deobandi school of thought that shaped the Talibans ideology. The visit comes against the backdrop of growing unease in AfghanistanPakistan relations. After Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in Afghanistan in December 2024, the Taliban openly criticized Islamabad and began seeking greater engagement with regional powers. While India has not officially recognized the Taliban regime, it has maintained a technical mission in Kabul, focusing on humanitarian assistance such as food aid, essential medicines, and earthquake relief. Upon arrival in New Delhi, Muttaqi was received by Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran (PAI) Division at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in line with diplomatic protocol. Warm welcome to Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on his arrival in New Delhi. We look forward to engaging in discussions with him on bilateral relations and regional issues, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. Following his engagements in Delhi on Friday, including a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House, Muttaqi is expected to travel to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, and then to Deoband over the weekend to visit the Darul Uloom seminary a deeply symbolic location for the Taliban movement. His trip is set to conclude on October 15, a day before his United Nations Security Council travel waiver expires. Muttaqis India visit the first by a senior Taliban leader since the regimes return to power in 2021 signals a tentative but potentially transformative shift in the Talibans foreign policy: one that looks beyond Islamabad toward a more multipolar regional engagement.
Mayawati to go solo in 2027; goes soft on UP BJP, attacks Akhilesh Yadav
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LUCKNOW: A major accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday morning when a private aircraft, registered as VT-DEZ, skidded off the runway at Mohammadabad airstrip in Uttar Pradeshs Farrukhabad and stopped just short of the boundary wall. All six people on board, including four passengers and two pilots, had a narrow escape. The incident happened around 11.15 am when the aircraft, operated by Jetserve Aviation began its take-off roll. However, after covering about 400 metres on the runway, the plane veered off course and lost alignment, finally stopping just short of the perimeter wall. According to officials, the aircraft was a twin-engine charter plane with a 2+6 seating configuration and was scheduled to take off for Bhopal. Pilots Nasib Baman and Prateek Fernandes were at the controls at the time of the incident. The passengers onboard included Ajay Arora, Deputy Managing Director of Woodpecker Green Agri Nutripad Pvt Ltd, who had arrived with a team to assess the upcoming beer manufacturing unit in the Khimsepur industrial area. Sumit Sharma, from SBI, Rakesh Tikku, vice president (operations), and Manish Pandey, UP project head were also on board. Police and administrative officials, including SDM Sadar Rajnikant Pandey, CO Ajay Verma, and Mohammadabad police, rushed to the site soon after the incident. A fire brigade was also dispatched as a precautionary measure. Mohammadabad Kotwali SHO Vinod Shukla said preliminary findings suggest that low air pressure in one of the aircrafts wheels may have caused it to veer off the runway. He confirmed that all passengers were safe and later left the site by car. It was later confirmed that the group had arrived in Farrukhabad, on Wednesday, and was scheduled to return on Thursday morning when the incident occurred. A video seen on social media showed the aircraft lying on the ground with its wings and propeller clearly visible. The aircraft is considered to have sustained only minor damage, though its front section was visibly tilted towards the ground.
UP: Private jet skids off runway in Farrukhabad; all passengers and pilots safe
A private jet in Uttar Pradesh skidded off the runway at Mohammadabad airstrip on Thursday morning, crashing into bushes.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Mayawati of colluding with BJP
LUCKNOW: Reacting strongly to the diatribe of BSP chief Mayawati at SP and her praise for Yogi Adityanath government at a massive rally in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, on Thursday, alleged that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had a 'secret agreement' with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that Mayawati was 'grateful to the oppressors' for mutual benefit. Akhilesh remarks came after Mayawati took a dig at him, calling the Samajwadi Party 'two-faced' party. As 'their' internal collusion continues, that is why they are grateful to their oppressors, Yadav said at a press conference in Lucknow, noting that it was the SP and party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav who supported Kanshi Ram in becoming an MP from Etawah. If anyone other than Mayawati installed her statue, its me... During the SP government, all memorials were properly maintained, asserted Akhilesh Yadav while responding to BSP chiefs allegation that SP government failed to ensure upkeep of monuments built during her tenure. While interacting with media persons, Akhilesh Yadav, who was Uttar Pradesh's chief minister from 2012 to 2017, reiterated his PDA formula (pichade, dalit and alpsankhyak) and called to strengthen it. He added that the SP needed to continue to fight to establish a democratic government in the state and establish social justice. If we keep connecting with people, then the Samajwadi Party and the INDIA alliance will form government in the near future, he noted.
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Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath
JHANSI (UP), Oct 9: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that after Independence, some people in India distorted the meaning of secularism, and championed those who mocked Indian traditions as the true seculars. Adityanath was addressing the closing ceremony of the 36th regional sports meet of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidya Bharati Shikshan Sansthan group here. After Independence, there was a race to appear secular. Institutions like Vidya Bharati recognised the danger of this thinking and [] The post Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A private jet skidded off from the runway at the Farrukhabad airstrip in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The jet lost control and collaped into nearby bushes.
Private Jet In UP Skids Off Runway While Taking Off, Lands In Grass
A private jet skidded off the runway seconds after it took off from Mohammadabad airstrip in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
Private jet skids off runway at Farrukhabad airstrip in UP after pilot loses control during take-off
A private jet experienced a loss of control during takeoff at Farrukhabad airstrip in Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft veered off the runway and ended up in nearby bushes. Authorities confirmed that all pilots and passengers on board escaped the incident without any injuries. Further details regarding the plane's origin and the exact circumstances of the event are still awaited.
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Kharge urges Centre to act decisively against lawyer who threw shoe at CJI Gavai
BENGALUR: AICC president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge on Wednesday urged the Centre to act 'decisively' against the lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who had hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai. He stated that it was an attack on the constitution and a blow to democratic values. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he expressed concern that the lawyer went to the extent of attacking the Judge in the name of Manusmriti and Sanatan Dharma, which is 'unwarranted'. AG's nod sought to initiate contempt action Rakesh Kishore for trying to hurl shoe at CJI I condemn the insult shown towards the Chief Justice of India. If a lawyer carries a mentality to hurl a shoe at the CJI, he should not only be rebutted but also be debarred. Those who are violating people's fundamental rights in the name of Manusmriti and Sanatan Dharma are trying to create unnecessary tension in society and disturbing the peace; they should be punished. Kharge stated. If a person who calls himself a lawyer holds such a mindset, what kind of ideology is that? It is an ideology that does not treat all humans as humans, it seeks to deceive women of the status they deserve in today's times, and that is rooted in a religion that, for thousands of years, kept people of the country under slavery. Even after 78 years of independence, you can see what kind of direction such lawyers want to take this country, he regretted. Kharge thanked the judges, the lawyers, the institutions, among others, who had condemned the act, but also said that he felt sad that the incident did not get widespread condemnation. Those who continue to violate people's basic rights in the name of Manusmriti and Sanatan Dharma and trying to spread unnecessary tension in society, disturbing peace, must be punished, he urged. He expressed confidence that people with a progressive mindset reject outdated ideologies and embrace the principles of the Constitution and democracy, and take the country forward. Kharge, a Dalit leader, also denounced the lynching of a youth from the Valmiki community in Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli district, alleging that it is a testimony to the collapse of law and order under the state government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On the seat sharing in the Bihar assembly polls with the Congress party's ally RJD, he clarified that the differences will be resolved.
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh government to file their reply to the plea filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited, challenging the municipal Corporation's orders sealing Sahara Shahar. The court sought the replies by October 30. It also directed the state authorities to rehabilitate the livestock, if any were left inside the Sahara Shahar, at Kanha Upvan for proper care. Sahara Shahar, a 170-acre township in Lucknow's posh Gomtinagar, was sealed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation due to alleged violations of lease and licence agreements, a point contested by the Sahara group, which recently moved the court against the sealing order. A division bench, comprising Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Amitabh Rai, passed the order on the writ petition filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited. After hearing the matter at length, the bench said that the matter required consideration and so directed the parties to exchange the pleadings in the matter. Sahara India Corporation had strongly opposed the stand of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation for taking possession of Sahara Shahar property while sealing its six gates recently. The Sahara petition stated that Municipal authorities did not prepare any inventory of the properties and other valuable items inside the Sahara Shahar during sealing of the gates and taking possession of the property. It was also submitted that entire action was taken in a hurry without giving a proper opportunity of hearing and issuing notice to the Sahara people for vacating the premises. Opposing the plea, Lucknow Nagar Nigam said that the terms and conditions of the lease deed granted in 1994 were violated, and hence notices were issued in 2020 and in 2025, adding that the premises were sealed after giving a proper opportunity of hearing.
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Four more people arrested following lynching of Dalit man in Raebareli
LUCKNOW: Four more persons were arrested in connection with the lynching of a Dalit man in the Unchahar area of Rae Bareli district after villagers mistook him for a thief. The incident has snowballed into a political row, with the Congress party targeting the Yogi-Adityanath government and the Centre. Meanwhile, the police authorities said that all the accused would face charges under the Gangsters Act and the National Security Act (NSA). They also warned against the incident as a caste-based interpretation, stating that the accused did not know the victims caste. Four more persons, including Shiv Prasad Agrahari, who stood as a mute spectator, relative of Shivam, the main accused, who sheltered him, and two others Lalli Pasi and his associate were arrested on Tuesday, taking the total arrests in the case to nine, Rae Bareli SP Yashveer Singh said. The victim was unknown to the villagers, and those involved in the incident hailed from various communities. Police will act against anyone spreading misinformation or disturbing communal harmony, the officer said. Notably, the NSA allows authorities to detain individuals to prevent actions considered prejudicial to the defence of India, with a maximum detention of 12 months, which can be revoked earlier too. The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, aims to tackle organised crime by providing special measures to deal with gangsters and anti-social activities. Hariom Valmiki, 38, was allegedly lynched by villagers who mistook him for a thief during a night vigil around 1 am on October 2, amid rumours that a gang was using drones for theft from homes. Five people, Vaibhav Singh, Vijay Kumar, Sahdev Pasi, Vijay Maurya, and Suresh Kumar Maurya, were arrested immediately after the incident. As per police sources, the victim was caught by villagers in Dandepur Jamunapur on the late October 1. A purported video went viral on social media, showing Hariom being brutally beaten by the men while seeking to reveal the names of his alleged accomplices. According to police, they found the mans body near a railway track in the Unchahar area on the morning of October 2. The case has been lodged under Section 103 (murder) of the BNS. So far, a total of nine people have been arrested. Raids are being conducted in other districts and States to look for 10-15 others involved in the incident, said the police authorities. The police authorities claimed to be keeping a vigilant eye on social media, added that police were making a list of people making false claims for actions to be taken. Raebareli Police also said the content in the video on social media was being investigated. UP Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna had said three police personnel, including a sub-inspector, were suspended for negligence.
A seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh, led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, conducted a probe at the factory of a drug manufacturer near Chennai on Wednesday to investigate the deaths of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup. The SIT later visited the companys registered office in Chennai to gather documents and CCTV footage. Officials said the factory owner had left the premises three days earlier. The Tamil Nadu police assisted the SIT during the inspections. The pharmaceutical company, based in Chennai, had supplied the cough syrup Coldrif to markets in Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other states. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had sealed the pharmaceutical factory in Kancheepuram district on Tuesday evening. Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on October 7 that 20 children had died from kidney failure after consuming the syrup. Tests conducted by the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration found the samples from the factory to be adulterated, following which production was ordered to stop immediately. Five children remain critical after contaminated cough syrup claims 20 lives The state government also banned the sale of Coldrif from October 1 and directed that all stocks be removed from the market. The company has not yet issued any statement. 'Public alert - stop use notice' against two cough syrups in Telangana Meanwhile, the Telangana Drugs Control Administration issued a public alert stop use notice for two other syrups -- Relife and Respifresh TR -- manufactured by Gujarat-based firms, after laboratory tests in Madhya Pradesh detected the toxic chemical Diethylene Glycol (DEG). Authorities urged the public to stop using these products and report them to local drug control offices. The incident came to light after six children, aged between one and seven, from different parts of the Parasia area (also known as Koylanchal for its coal mining activity), died from kidney-related complications after consuming adulterated cough syrup. The children initially suffered from cold and mild fever. Local doctors prescribed routine medications, including cough syrups. After taking the medicines, the children initially appeared to recover, but within days their symptoms returned, accompanied by a sharp decline in urine output. Dr Praveen Soni , who prescribed the syrup to kids in Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of negligence. However, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) defended Soni , arguing that systemic lapses by the pharmaceutical company and regulatory authorities also contributed to the tragedy. The IMA has demanded strict action against those responsible for the deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup, compensation for affected families, and support for the doctor. It criticised the poor drug regulations and mishandling of the case. Tests suggest the syrup contained toxic chemicals and was wrongly sold for children under four. The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended two drug inspectors and a deputy director, and transferred the state drug controller. The Union Health Ministry found one of ten syrup samples failed quality tests and has launched inspections in six states. Several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, have banned Coldrif syrup and seized contaminated batches. The Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments have also banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have started safety drives and surveys, while opposition parties have demanded accountability and a judicial probe into the regulatory lapses behind the tragedy. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a CBI probe and sweeping reforms in Indias drug safety framework following the incident. (With inputs from PTI)
Five children remain critical after contaminated cough syrup claims 20 lives
At least 20 children have died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the toxic Coldrif cough syrup, while five more children remain in critical condition undergoing treatment in neighbouring Nagpur, officials confirmed. The development has prompted heightened scrutiny of the manufacturer and regulatory processes across multiple states. Most victims were from Chhindwara district, with two from Betul and one from Pandhurna. The children reportedly developed kidney failure after consuming the syrup manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a company based in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla said that of the five critically ill children in Nagpur, two are admitted at AIIMS, two in a government hospital, and one in a private hospital, adding that everyone is trying their best to save their lives. Shukla met with families of the affected children during his visit to Nagpur. A police team from Chhindwara has reached Kancheepuram to arrest the owner of the company that produced the contaminated syrup. The Madhya Pradesh Police have also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and registered a case against the manufacturer. Dr. Praveen Soni , who prescribed the syrup, has been arrested on charges of negligence. However, Indian Medical Association president Dr. Dilip Bhanushali defended Soni , arguing that systemic lapses by the pharmaceutical company and regulatory authorities also contributed to the tragedy. Demanding immediate action on the actual culprits and adequate compensation for the affected families and the doctor who is a victim of defamation, the IMA on Monday had said they are concerned with the incompetence and inadequacy of the drug regulatory system in the country and mishandling of this unfortunate incident. Preliminary investigations suggest that the syrup may have contained toxic chemicals, and authorities noted that the product should not have been prescribed to children under four years, yet was being sold freely. In response, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken administrative action, suspending two drug inspectors and a deputy director of the Food & Drug Administration, and transferring Drug Controller Dinesh Maurya. The Union Health Ministry said 19 samples of the syrup have been collected for testing. Of the 10 reports received so far, one failed quality standards, while the remaining met regulatory norms. The ministry has also initiated risk-based inspections of pharmaceutical units in six states to identify potential lapses in production and testing processes. The crisis has widened beyond Madhya Pradesh, with similar cases reported in Rajasthan. Several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, have banned Coldrif syrup, seized contaminated batches, and launched investigations into its distribution. The Maharashtra FDA has also restricted the sale and use of Batch No. SR-13, which was found contaminated. States have begun implementing stricter safety measures. Rajasthan has started door-to-door surveys, awareness campaigns, and technical committees to investigate child health issues, while also mandating special warning labels on syrups harmful to children and pregnant women. Uttar Pradesh has seized contaminated batches and other products from the same manufacturer following nationwide alerts. Families of the victims remain devastated. Opposition leaders have demanded accountability and a judicial inquiry into the tragedy. Congress had said that a government probe alone cannot uncover the full truth and called for an independent investigation into systemic failures in drug regulation that may have contributed to the deaths. Cough-syrup deaths: Congress demands judicial probe, compensation for deceased's families
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh government to respond by October 30 to a plea from Sahara India Corporation Limited. Sahara is challenging the sealing of its Sahara Shahar property. The court also mandated proper care for any cattle found within the premises.
Four killed, five injured as SUV plunges into pond in UP's Fatehpur
FATEHPUR: Four men lost their lives and five others were seriously injured after a speeding SUV plunged into a pond near a toll plaza on the Kanpur-Prayagraj National Highway in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district on Wednesday, police said. The victims were returning to Prayagraj after attending a wedding in Kanpur when the accident occurred near the Barauri toll plaza. According to police, the vehicle veered off the road and fell into the pond, reportedly after the driver either dozed off or lost control. However, the driver, Rahul Kumar, told police that the vehicle began to wobble moments before the crash, indicating a possible tyre burst. As soon as we reached Fatehpur, the vehicle started wobbling. I suspected low tyre pressure. About 10 minutes before the accident, we stopped near the Barauri toll plaza to check the tyres. Everything appeared fine, so we continued. But barely 300 metres ahead, the tyre suddenly burst, and the vehicle went out of control and overturned, Kumar recounted. Upon receiving information, police teams rushed to the site and, with the help of locals, pulled the SUV from the water. Four passengers drowned in the incident, while five others, including the driver, were rescued with the help of local residents. The injured were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to Kanpur for advanced medical care. The bodies of the deceased were sent to the mortuary for post-mortem examination. The deceased have been identified as Sahil Gupta (26), Shivam Sahu (28), Ritesh Sonkar (28), and Rahul Keserwani (25), all residents of Khuldabad in Prayagraj. Police said the families of the victims have been informed. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences over the loss of lives and directed officials to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya plans for grand Deepotsav with 26 lakh diyas
Jayendra Kumar, CEO, Shree Ayodhya Jee Teerth Vikas Parsihad and Municipal Commissioner said that the goal this year would be to light 26 lakh diyas during the festival, further stating that all necessary arrangements were also being made by the Nagar Nigam Ayodhya for sanitation and toilets.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces compensation of Rs 35-40 lakh in case of sanitation worker's death
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced significant reforms for sanitation and contractual workers. Compensation of Rs 35-40 lakh will be provided in case of death. Health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh is also being introduced. Payments will be made directly by a government corporation. These measures aim to enhance the security and honor of sanitation workers.
Lucknow Diary | Rajbhar seeks splitting of OBC quota into 3 groups
SBSP chief and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has again sought implementation of Social Justice Committees recommendations of dividing the 27% OBC reservation into three groups before the 2026 state panchayat elections. The pressure is again on ally BJP. The move comes at a time when both the BJP and Opposition parties are making attempts to make inroads into the most backward classes in UP ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Panchayati Raj and Minority Welfare minister is shooting off letters to both NDA allies and Opposition parties, seeking them to come clear on the issue. He has given a 15-day ultimatum to the parties. BJP deputes battery of UP leaders in Bihar With the announcement of Bihar Assembly poll dates, the BJP has para dropped a battery of organisational leaders from UP in the neighbouring state signalling its intent to wheel in external reinforcement for bolstering its electoral prospects in the high-stake Assembly polls. Among the leaders getting key reposnsibilities in the poll-bound state are : UPs Deputy CM Keshav Maurya who has been made the election co-in charge, the party has deployed cabinet minister Swatantra Dev Singh as the in-charge of Arrah Lok Sabha constituency. Likewise, Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary has been made in-charge of West Champaran. Deepotsav celebrations: More records in offing Preparations have begun for the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya which will be organised on October 19 by Dr Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University. A total of 56 ghats have been identified for celebrations, where 26 lakh lamps will be lit. Under the supervision of vice-chancellor Colonel Bijendra Singh, the university team is working to organise and beautify the ghats. Ghats are being marked for the arrangement of diyas. Each block is being marked in an area of 4.5 square feet, with 2.5-footwide pathways left for devotees movement. Online registration of about 30,000 volunteers for the event is in its final stage. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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