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October 9, 2026 6:53 PM

BJP wins eight, SP two of UP’s 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed

Eight candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and two of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh. The unopposed elections were declared after the nomination papers of two Independent candidates were rejected during scrutiny, and no other candidate remained in the fray. As a result, the voting scheduled for October 16 will no longer be required. The outcome also brings an end to the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) representation in...

October 6, 2026 8:09 PM

COAS flags in Indo-Argentine Army expedition after successful summits of Mt Kamet, Abi Gamin

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, on Tuesday flagged in members of the Joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi after the team successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on September 17 and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on September 21, 2026. Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Mt Kamet is the third-highest peak in India, after Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Nanda Devi. The 35-member expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, comprised 25 pers...

October 5, 2026 4:33 PM

India, UAE Begin Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026

The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise, being conducted from October 5 to 18, is aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation between the two armies, with a focus on mountain warfare. A total of 92 personnel, with equal representation from both armies, are participating in the exercise. The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Ba...

September 30, 2026 12:18 PM

9,000 pilgrims escorted safely from landslide-hit Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag: SDRF

Around 9,000 pilgrims were safely escorted across a landslide-affected area on the Kedarnath trek route in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Tuesday, officials said. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said its Sonprayag team took charge to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims through the landslide-affected zone near the Chidbasa helipad. Officials said the SDRF safely guided approximately 9,000 pilgrims across the affected area during the operation. On Sunday evening, a five-year-ol...

September 24, 2026 4:29 PM

Foundation stone-laying ceremony of IIM Kashipur’s Dehradun campus held

The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur’s Dehradun campus was held on Wednesday, officials said. Uttarakhand chief secretary Anand Bardhan performed the Bhoomi Pujan, with Professor Neeraj Dwivedi, Director of IIM-Kashipur, and other officials present, according to an official statement. Bardhan said the state’s youth are not lacking in talent, and the IIM campus will help them develop their capabilities and seize new opportunities. He sa...

September 21, 2026 5:15 PM

India-Mongolia joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 commences in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh

The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The annual platoon-level exercise, conducted alternately between India and Mongolia, will continue till October 3. The Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces are participating in the exercise with 45 personnel each. The previous edition of Nomadic Elephant was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in May-June 2025. Focus on Counter-Ins...

September 16, 2026 12:34 AM

Clean Yamuna target to be achieved by 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the goal of a clean Yamuna will be achieved by 2029, saying sustained efforts are underway under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah made the remarks while chairing a meeting attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana during the signing of the agreement for the Kishau Multipurpose Project. The Union Home Minister said there had been a serious la...

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to Hindi lovers and the people of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’, describing Hindi as a powerful expression of cultural consciousness and national unity. He called for its wider use and enrichment. Taking to X, CM Adityanath said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Hindi lovers and the people of the state on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our ...

September 2, 2026 3:48 PM

Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in 3 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar districts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday. A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining districts. The weather department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense to very intense spells of rain at isolated places across the state. Light to moderate rainfall is likely to continue at several places in Uttarakhand until...

August 25, 2026 10:37 AM

Uttarakhand govt steps up crackdown on adulterators, hoarders ahead of festive season

The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday intensified its crackdown on food adulterators and hoarders ahead of the upcoming festive season, launching an extensive inspection and enforcement campaign across the state. Acting on the Chief Minister's instructions, authorities have been directed to conduct a special weeklong campaign in all districts. Divisional Commissioners have been made responsible for monitoring the drive and ensuring strict action again...