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Rajya Sabha polls: BJP's 8 nominees to file papers in Lucknow; CM Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs to attend
The Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. These candidates will file their nominations at Vidhan Bhavan, supported by key BJP leaders. The party has made a conscious effort to ensure social balance among its nominees, representing various communities. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has also announced its candidates for the elections.
BJP fields fresh candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls; drops Hardeep Puri, seven others
Among the Rajya Sabha members retiring from the state are BJP leaders Hardeep Singh Puri, B L Verma, Arun Singh, Geeta Shakya, Neeraj Shekhar, Brijlal and Seema Dwivedi, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav and BSP's Ramji Gautam.
BJP names 8 candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Central Election Committee has nominated eight candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections. These elections will take place on October 16 across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. Among the candidates are Uttar Pradesh minister Dharampal Singh and Radhakant Ojha, who are contesting for seats. The current members from Uttar Pradesh are set to retire on November 25.
Asian Games Medal Tally October 2: What is India’s rank? Full list of gold, silver & bronze medal winners
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India has achieved significant success at the Asian Games 2026, ranking fifth with a total of 79 medals. The country's tally includes 16 gold, 27 silver, and 36 bronze medals, which were earned across various sports. A highlight was the women's hockey team winning gold after defeating China, marking a historic victory since 1982. Additionally, several other medals were secured in shooting, archery, and athletics.
Asian Games 2026: India bags eight medals, boxers assure three more podium finishes on action-packed Day 9
India won eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games, taking four silver and four bronze medals across athletics, shooting and kurash. Athletics contributed six medals, including silvers for Yashvir Singh, Murali Sreeshankar and Gulveer Singh.
Asian Games 2026 Day 9 full schedule: Men's cricket, javelin, steeplechase headline India's action-packed day
India is set for a busy Day 9 at the Asian Games, with multiple medal events scheduled across different sports. The men's cricket team will begin its campaign against Afghanistan at the quarter-final stage. Athletics events will feature prominent Indian athletes like Avinash Sable and Lovlina Borgohain competing for medals. Shooting events will include Manu Bhaker aiming for success in the women's 25m pistol qualification round.
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Lobbying intensifies ahead of Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council polls in UP
Intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering is heating up among political factions as they prepare for the Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections. Rajya Sabha voting is scheduled for October 16, followed by the Legislative Council on October 23. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party are set to hold meetings to confirm their candidates.
Plea filed in SC seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's prosecution for unlawful Form 6 changes
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged unilateral decisions. The plea claims these decisions led to the exclusion of eligible voters from the electoral process. It specifically points to changes in Form 6 and the centralization of electoral roll data. Additionally, the plea challenges the Special Intensive Revision decisions by citing lack of concurrence from other Election Commissioners.
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats announced; BJP likely to retain 8 in Uttar Pradesh, SP eyes gain, BSP faces exit
The Election Commission has scheduled Rajya Sabha elections for twelve seats on October 16th. A heated rivalry is anticipated in Uttar Pradesh for ten seats, with the BJP expected to secure eight. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the BJP aims to capture the lone contested seat. In Uttarakhand, the ruling BJP party is also projected to maintain its control over one seat.
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16; MLC polls for 28 seats on October 23
The Election Commission of India announced election schedules for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils. Biennial elections will fill 12 Rajya Sabha seats across three states. Simultaneously, 28 Legislative Council seats will see biennial elections in 4 states. Polling for Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. Legislative Council elections will occur on October 23.
Asian Games 2026: India eyes record medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya
India aims for a record-breaking performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The contingent includes five individual Olympic medallists and defending champions in various sports. Hockey competitions will serve as Olympic qualification events for Los Angeles 2028. Several athletes faced setbacks due to doping violations and selection criteria exclusions. India seeks to build on its Hangzhou success with a strong showing in Japan.
Watch: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav makes adrak wali chai for locals during Chitrakoot visit
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with his wife, visited Chitrakoot in Satna. During the visit, he made tea at a local roadside stall, interacting with the stall owner and the gathered locals. He also completed the 5-kilometre 'parikrama' of the Shri Kamtanatn Temple.
Haryana CM Saini carries out first cabinet expansion, inducts eight ministers
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers at the Raj Bhavan. BJP MLA from Hisar Kamal Gupta was the first one to be administered oath as cabinet minister. Gupta took oath in Sanskrit. He was a minister in the previous M K Khattar cabinet.
Viral Video: New MP CM Mohan Yadav reveals his mastery with the sword
MP CM Mohan Yadav Sword Fighting Viral Video: Beyond the politics, Mohan Yadav is a fitness enthusiast, serving as the vice president of the MP Olympic Association and the president of the MP Wrestling Association. An old video showcasing Yadav's adept sword-fighting skills has gained widespread attention on social media.
"Achcha lag raha hain...": father of Madhya Pradesh CM designate Mohan Yadav
Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yadav, who was a cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh Government, has been working with the BJP since 1984. His family has expressed joy and gratitude for the new Chief Minister's name.
Tejashwi Yadav defends INDIA bloc's boycott of 'pro-BJP' news anchors
Tejashwi Yadav, the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, has defended the decision of the opposition INDIA bloc to boycott news anchors who are allegedly pro-BJP. Yadav stated that the decision was made by a sub-committee of the coalition and was aimed at avoiding shows organized by those who have a strong pro-BJP bias.
Neeraj Chopra to lead 37-member athletics team in CWG, participation of some subject to form and fitness
Out the of the 37 picked by the selection committee of the AFI, 18 are women, with the likes of star sprinters Hima Das and Dutee Chand getting their berths through the women's 4x100m relay team.
A launch pad: Kin of politicians, babus and dons bag tickets in UP
Nominations taking place for the four-phase rural body elections in Uttar Pradesh suggest that these polls are a political launchpad for family members of politicians, criminals and IPS officers, among others.
UP: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, nine others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Besides Puri, those elected to the upper house of Parliament are BJP's Neeraj Shekhar, Arun Singh, Geeta Shakya, Haridwar Dubey, Brijlal, B L Varma and Seema Dwivedi; Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav; and BSP's Ramji Gautam, he added.
61.19 per cent voter turnout in third phase of Jharkhand polls
Amid tight security, 61.19 per cent of 56,18,267 voters exercised their franchise in the 17 seats across eight districts, they said. Police said the polling, which began at 7 am, passed off peacefully.
Third phase of polling begins for 17 seats in Jharkhand
While polling at Ranchi, Hatia, Kanke, Barkatha and Ramgarh seats will end at 5 pm, voters in rest of the constituencies can exercise their franchise till 3 pm. The fate of 309 candidates, including 32 women nominees, will be decided in the third leg of the elections. The assembly elections to the 81-member House began on November 30 and will end on December 20.
Jawan dragged out of daughter's birthday party, shot by Maoists
A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan who had come on leave to his native village Pandethika in Bihar’s Jamui district was shot dead by Maoists after dragging him out of his residence.
Samajwadi party suspends Sitapur MLA, expels his son
The ruling Samajwadi Party suspended Sitapur MLA Rampal Yadav and expelled his son for their involvement in anti-party activities in district Panchyat polls.
Uttar Pradesh government for CBI probe in Amarmani's daughter-in-law death case
Sara Singh, daughter -in-law of jailed former state minister Amarmani Tripathi, died in a car accident in Firozabad earlier this month.
Former Chambal dacoits turn green warriors
The dacoits, who have laid down their arms years back, will give a lesson on saving environment and the forests, that served as their hideout years ago.
Haryana polls: History in 13th assembly with 13 women MLAs
In the 2009, nine women legislators were elected. The lowest number of women MLAs in the Haryana assembly has been in 1967, 1972, 1977, 1996, 2000.
Husbands of 10 BMC corporators in fray for Maharashtra polls
Husbands of ten corporators in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are in fray for the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
President Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Asian Games medal winners
In his personal messages sent to each of the medal winners, the President said, "Please accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes.
Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh's son enters LS poll fray riding on 'simple, youth' image
A low profile Lok Sabha constituency - Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh is turning hot after Raman Singh's son Abhishek has been named as the BJP contestant from there.
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