Dana intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, to hit Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra

For Rajasthan by-polls, BJP has fielded Karilal Nanoma from Chorasi (ST) seat.

As per the list, in Uttar Pradesh BJP has fielded Ramvir Singh Thakur from Kundarki, Sanjeev Sharma from Ghaziabad, Surendra Diler from Khair (SC), Anujesh Yadav from Karhal, Deepak Patel from Phulpur, Dharmraj Nishad from Katehari and BJP's lone female candidate Suchismita Maurya from Majhawan.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak exuded confidence that BJP will win all 9 seats in Uttar Pradesh by-polls.

Speaking to ANI in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Pathak said, "BJP is prepared for by-elections. All our candidates will win all 9 seats. PM Modi's poor welfare schemes have reached everyone and we are among the people regarding development and law & order in Uttar Pradesh. Public's blessings are with the BJP."

Earlier, after announcing that INDIA bloc candidates would be contesting the Uttar Pradesh bypolls on the Samajwadi Party's 'cycle' symbol, party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday 'humne yeh thana hai, 'samvidhan, arshan, sohardh (We have decided to save Constitution, Reservation, Harmony)

"We have decided to save 'Constitution, Reservation, Harmony' We have to build the country of Bapu-Babasaheb-Lohia's dreams," he said in a post on X.

Earlier, in another post, Yadav highlighted that the INDIA bloc candidates would be contesting the bypolls under his party's symbol
"It is not about seats but about winning'. Under this strategy, the joint candidates of 'India Alliance' will contest on all the 9 seats on the Samajwadi Party's election symbol 'cycle'. Congress and Samajwadi Party are united and standing shoulder to shoulder for a big victory. India Alliance is going to write a new chapter of victory in this by-election," read the post on X.

On Tuesday, 15 candidates filed nominations in UP for by-polls and a total of 34 candidates filed nominations for Uttar Pradesh by-polls till Wednesday. Nominations will continue to be accepted for the by-elections of the 9 assembly seats in UP until October 25.

The poll body has announced by-polls for nine of the 10 vacant assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, except Milkipur of Ayodhya district. The polling will take place on November 13 and the counting of votes is scheduled for November 23.

The voting for Rajasthan by-polls will be held on November 13 and counting of votes will take place on November 23.

The by-polls on 48 constituencies are spread over 15 states - Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Earlier on October 15, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced by-polls for 48 Assembly constituencies and two

Parliamentary seats that will occur in two phases alongside the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections.

Voting for the first phase, covering 47 Assembly constituencies and the Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala will take place on November 13. The second phase will occur on November 20 for the Kedarnath Assembly constituency in Uttarakhand and the Nanded parliamentary seat in Maharashtra. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.

(ANI)

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The re-airing will commence from October 24, Thursday. The episodes will be broadcast every Monday to Thursday on DD National, allowing fans to relive the iconic show.

Doordarshan’s Director General, Kanchan Prasad, said in a statement: “Fauji is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences. As we look forward to Fauji 2, airing the original series is a perfect way to reconnect with the roots of this iconic show and celebrate its legacy before its next chapter unfolds.”

Directed by Raj Kumar Kapoor, “Fauji” follows the training of an Indian Army commando regiment. It was Shah Rukh Khan's debut in television and the superstar essayed the role of Lt. Abhimanyu Rai.

It showcased the story of a new set of recruits as they begin their training to become commandos in the Indian Army. The series highlighted the daily struggles of the recruits including physical training, the pranks they play on each other, and the punishments they receive from their officers.

The show also had Rakesh Sharma playing Major Vikram "Vicky" Rai, Amina Shervani as Kiran Kochar, Manjula Avtar as Captain Madhu Rathore, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Sanjay Taneja, Vikram Chopra and Jayshree Arora to name a few.

Rakesh was supposed to play the center figure of the show, while SRK, was supposed to have been the second lead.

After SRK worked in “Fauji”, he was then seen in the TV series “Circus” BY Aziz Mirza. He was then seen in the “Idiot”, “Umeed”, “Wagle Ki Duniya” and the English language film “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.”

The superstar made his debut in films in 1992 with “Deewana”, where he shared screen space alongside names Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. The film became a blockbuster after his career skyrocketed and made him the global icon he is today.

As of today, Shah Rukh Khan, who is fondly referred to as “King Khan”, has worked in over 100 films and is one of Indian cinema's ginormous stars. He has been feted with several honours including the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the Government of France.

(IANS)

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Cyclone Dana is intensifying and moving toward Odisha, where it is expected to make landfall in the night till the morning of Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that winds in Odisha could reach speeds of up to 120 km per hour as the cyclone hits the coast. The impact of the storm will also extend to West Bengal and further inland to Bihar.

In Bihar, the effect will be seen in the form of strong winds, rainfall, and thunderstorms, with the possibility of lightning. Winds in some parts of the state could reach 40 to 50 km/h, and residents have been advised to take precautions, particularly those living in more vulnerable structures like slums and kutcha houses.

According to the Patna office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 19 districts in Bihar could feel the effects of the cyclone, which will bring strong winds accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall.

The districts under alert include Kishanganj, Araria, Purnea, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Supaul, Jamui, Munger, Saharsa, Araria, Banka, and Madhepura, among others. Even the state capital, Patna, is likely to experience some storm effect, with weather changes likely between October 24 and October 26.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for most of the region, with possible disruptions due to high winds and rainfall. Additionally, the cyclone's aftermath may trigger a drop in temperatures, signalling the onset of colder weather in the state.

Precautionary measures are advised for the affected districts, especially in terms of staying indoors during the cyclone and avoiding travel during periods of heavy rain and strong winds.

In addition to these direct impacts, the storm could cause disruptions in Bihar, including power outages and damage to vulnerable structures. The IMD has advised people in these areas to remain cautious and take necessary precautions, particularly in avoiding outdoor exposure during heavy winds and thunderstorms.

As a preventive measure, the Indian Railways has cancelled multiple trains between October 24 and October 29 due to the cyclone's potential impact. The Patna Puri Special train scheduled for October 24 is among the 19 trains that have been cancelled.

--IANS

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