LUCKNOW, India — Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday that voters in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh are highly aware, while stressing that elections in India are conducted transparently under constitutional provisions, laws and instructions issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
लेखक: Praveen Yadav
Major Maoist Arms Dump Found in Sukma Forest
SUKMA, India — Security forces on August 24 recovered a large cache of Maoist weapons, ammunition, explosives and other materials from the forest and hilly terrain of Bhandarpadar and Munurkonda under Bheji police station limits in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched after inputs from surrendered Maoists helped security personnel identify a previously concealed dump.
Allahabad High Court Directs UP DGP to Appear
PRAYAGRAJ, India — The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to appear personally at the next hearing and explain why police officials are allegedly reluctant to comply with court orders. The direction was issued by a bench headed by Justice Sameer Jain while hearing the bail plea of Pushpraj Singh alias Bablu in a murder case.
Barabanki Police Constable Viral Video Sparks Row
LUCKNOW, India — A video featuring a man in a Uttar Pradesh Police uniform allegedly threatening another person has sparked discussion over police conduct after being widely circulated on social media. Posts and media reports claim that the man is a constable posted in Barabanki district, but there is no independent or official confirmation in the supplied material establishing his identity or the video’s date and location.
Arthur Fils Wins Cincinnati Open Masters 1000
CINCINNATI, United States — Arthur Fils produced a commanding performance in the deciding set to defeat Frances Tiafoe in the Cincinnati Open men’s singles final on Sunday. The 22-year-old Frenchman won 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to claim the biggest title of his career and end France’s 12-year wait for a Masters 1000 champion.
Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow, Delivers Modi Message
MOSCOW, Russia — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday during his two-day official visit to Russia, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s good wishes and a personal communication. Jaishankar also briefed Putin on the outcome of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting and highlighted growth in bilateral economic cooperation.