UP now safer, stronger, connected, and poised for growth: Yogi Adityanath

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and non-teaching staff took out a rally inside the Jadavpur University campus, chanting 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. The protest follows allegations made by the BJP and ABVP regarding anti-national graffiti and activities taking place within the university premises. The demonstration comes days after Shubendu Adhikari issued a stern message directed at the university students and Left Front unions over the issue.

A news report outlines the governance and development milestones of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting a transformation in law and order, economic growth, and infrastructure. The administration has focused on maintaining peace, eradicating curfews, and ensuring security for cultural and religious events across the state. Significant progress has been made in connectivity, with the expansion of expressways, domestic and international airports, metro networks in seven cities, rapid rail systems, and inland waterways. Strict action under a zero-tolerance policy has been enforced against crime and examination paper leaks, including asset confiscation and stringent prison sentences. The state has shifted from past economic challenges to becoming one of the top state economies in the country, providing government jobs to 9.5 lakh youth and fostering skill development zones in emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence. The report highlights progress across micro, small, and medium enterprises, geographical indication tagging, and youth employment initiatives.

Former India cricket captain and football fan Sourav Ganguly said that Lionel Messi's legacy will be one that is hard to match as the Argentina star announced his retirement from international football. Ganguly also commented on the upcoming India vs Brazil friendly in Kolkata.

A panel of leading economists examines whether the Modi government has proven doomsdayers wrong amid 7.8% GDP growth numbers. Dr Surjit Bhalla notes a rise in the investment-to-GDP ratio to 34% but asserts that achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 target remains 'impossible' without sustained double-digit dollar growth. Nilkanth Mishra highlights fiscal consolidation returning to pre-COVID levels and expects steady growth despite global headwinds and rising bond yields. Meanwhile, Dr Ahluwalia stresses that long-term goals require substantially higher expansion, pointing out persistent challenges around formal employment, the impact of AI, and regulatory complexities for mid-scale businesses. The panel debates necessary structural reforms, trade dynamics, and ease of doing business across key sectors.