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Riyan Parag open to Rajasthan Royals captaincy but not focusing on it ahead of IPL 2026

Riyan Parag said on Friday that he is not focused on the possibility of becoming the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, but stated he's prepared to take on the role if the team management decides to entrust... read..

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Cough syrup smuggling case: Accused Shubham Jaiswal moves High Court to avoid arrest, hearing deferred to next week

In the high-profile codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case, alleged absconding accused Shubham Jaiswal has approached the Allahabad High Court seeking protection from arrest. However, the petition could not be heard on Thursday, as the matter was defe... read..

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Akhilesh Yadav lists four demand on UP SIR; alleges "conspiracy" to remove PDA voters from electoral roll

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging a "conspiracy" to delete voters belonging to the Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak (PDA) co... read..

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UPKL franchise Gazab Ghaziabad welcomes Tusshar Kapoor as co-owner

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League's (UPKL), newest franchise, Gazab Ghaziabad, announced actor Tusshar Kapoor as the team's co-owner. His association brings a familiar and respected presence to the franchise as it begins its journey in the league.... read..

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Magh Mela preparations intensify as rail, civil officials inspect stations in Prayagraj

In view of the extensive preparations for the Magh Mela, senior officials of the Railways and the District Administration conducted a joint inspection of key railway stations in the city, including Prayagraj Junction, Prayag, Prayagraj Rambagh, and Jhunsi... read..

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Passenger injured on Humsafar Express receives swift medical aid at Kanpur Station

A passenger aboard the Humsafar Express (12349) travelling from Delhi to Prayagraj received timely medical assistance after sustaining a hand injury during the journey.... read..

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"Centre has decided anything negative is Jihad": Jamiat President Mehmood Madani

A day after controversy erupted over President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Maulan Mahmood Madani's remarks over the meaning of "jihad," the Jamiat President, in an exclusive interview with ANI, clarified on his remarks and claimed that it is actually the Centr... read..

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"Hanuman Chalisa aapki bahut madad karta hai": Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in Aligarh school

Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla attended the anniversary celebrations of Sant Fidelis Senior Secondary School in Aligarh, where he interacted with students and shared experiences from his recent space mission.... read..

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"Mere exchange of accusations will not suffice": BSP chief Mayawati hopeful of "smooth functioning" of Parliament

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Monday expressed hope that the Winter Session of Parliament will address important matters concerning the public, as she appealed to both the opposition and treasury benches to ensure the smooth functioni... read..

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public grievances, concerns during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances and concerns during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow, where he met people from different parts of the district and personally listened to their issues.... read..

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"PM Modi ready to discuss every topic": Jagdambika Pal ahead of Winter Session

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday slammed the Opposition for disrupting the Parliament with continuous protest and sloganeering during the Monsoon Session, calling it a "blow to democracy."... read..

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UP BJP launches 'Kundi Khatkao' drive in Lucknow to boost public participation in SIR process

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh intensified its efforts to encourage citizens to take part in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list by launching a door-to-door campaign titled 'Kundi Khatkao' in Lucknow on Monday... read..

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Syed Modi International: Gayatri-Treesa retain women's doubles title, Srikanth settles for silver

Women's doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly retained their Syed Modi International title with a hard-fought win over Japan's Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe while Kidambi Srikanth went down in the men's singles final on Sunday.... read..

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"Many infiltrators disappeared from Bihar's voter list": UP Deputy CM Pathak lauds ECI on SIR

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday praised the Election Commission of India for conducting Special Intensive Revision throughout the country, adding that the names of several infiltrators who were staying illegally in Bihar were ... read..

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UP Minister accuses Akhilesh Yadav of spreading "lies about vote theft"

Hitting back at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Saturday accused him of politicising sensitive issues and spreading lies about vote theft.... read..

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"For anyone questioning him, he lets his bat do the talking": Virat Kohli's childhood coach

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has praised the Indian batter's performance after his century in the first India vs South Africa ODI in Ranchi, where he brought up his 52nd ODI ton and his 83rd international hundred.... read..

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Syed Modi International: Srikanth, Gayatri-Treesa reach finals with contrasting wins

Former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth reached his second final on the BWF World Tour in 2025 on Saturday after defeating compatriot Mithun Manjunath in a hard-fought semifinal while women's doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also a... read..

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NIA court sentences two Lucknow men to 20 months jail in Al-Qaeda linked terror conspiracy case

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted two more accused, sending them to jail for a period of 20 months in the Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case linked to Al Qaeda.... read..

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"Hardworking man attached to grassroots lying silent:" Brother after demise of veteran Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal, a three-time MP from Kanpur and one of the party's most prominent organisational figures in Uttar Pradesh, passed away at the age of 81 on Friday late evening, prompting an outpouring o... read..

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"What is the hurry?": SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges pressure on Election Commission staff during SIR process

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that employees of the Election Commission of India are being pressured to complete the SIR process, questioning, "What is the hurry?" He further claimed that people in West Bengal are also raising complaints ab... read..

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Over 500 players participate in Dream League of India's Lucknow trials

The Dream League of India (DLI), India's biggest Tennis Ball Cricket League, successfully concluded its Lucknow trials held on November 27 and 28, witnessing a turnout of over 500 players across the junior and senior categories.... read..

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