In an exclusive ground report, India Today captures the FSDA's live crackdown on eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in Chinhat, Lucknow. The Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections, collecting food samples—especially spices—for immediate testing inside their Food Safety on Wheels Van. India Today gained access inside the mobile lab, where FSDA officer demonstrated real-time chemical tests to detect adulteration.The operation aims to ensure pilgrims are not exposed to contaminated or substandard food during the religious journey.
At the foundation ceremony of the CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted India’s expanding capabilities in the defence sector. He noted that under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, two defence industrial corridors have been established in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with UP seeing development across six key nodes. Yogi Adityanath announced that the Lucknow node has successfully commenced the production of the BrahMos missile, with related advanced equipment being developed within the corridor. He also spoke about the integration of technologies such as Microwave Ferrite, radar systems, electronic warfare, and naval stealth procedures. Institutions like CEL are now being positioned to support BrahMos missile production. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he revealed that both the BrahMos and Akash missiles were successfully tested in Pakistan, further establishing their reliability and strengthening India’s defence preparedness.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while laying the foundation stone of the CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. Speaking on the occasion, Yogi highlighted the importance of building a self-reliant and resilient nation that commands global respect—not a helpless or indifferent India. He praised the success of public sector institutions like CEL in pioneering renewable energy efforts since 1974, and emphasised that the new 30 MW green data centre marks a significant technological milestone for the country. Positioned as India’s first of its kind with advanced capabilities, the centre represents a major step towards the digital and sustainable aspirations of 'Viksit Bharat'. Yogi stated that such infrastructure embodies the values and determination outlined in PM Modi’s long-term vision and sets the foundation for a robust future.
The first batch of recruits through this reservation system is expected to be inducted by 2026.
The decision was announced at a recent meeting with UP government officials, including commissioners, ADGs, and SSPs.
In a powerful address during the Tiranga Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a strong message against terrorism and Pakistan’s continued support of extremist elements. Highlighting Pakistan’s deteriorating internal condition, he stated that terrorism will eventually consume the nation from within, rendering it completely hollow. He referred to Operation Sindoor as a fitting response to Pakistan’s misdeeds and warned that those who dare to challenge India’s sovereignty will face consequences so severe that even their funerals will be unattended. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to the Adampur Air Base in Punjab, Yogi Adityanath praised the PM’s efforts to boost the morale of the armed forces. Emphasising the importance of unity and patriotism, he called on all 140 crore Indians to adopt a 'nation first' mindset in order to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He condemned Pakistan’s disgraceful act of honouring terrorists with state-level funerals, asserting that such actions prove Pakistan to be a failed state that has nurtured terrorism for over seven decades.
During Operation Sindoor, India deployed its most lethal conventional weapon — the BrahMos missile — to devastating effect. In a precision strike on Bahawalpur, the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed, India eliminated key terrorists including Yusuf Azhar — Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law and an accused in the IC-814 hijacking, and Hafi Mohammed Jameel, the Jaish operations chief in Bahawalpur. The BrahMos, known for its supersonic speed, deep strike capability, and pinpoint accuracy, proved impossible for Pakistan’s defences to intercept. Debris recovered confirms the cross-border launch. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed BrahMos as a “Brahmastra,” sending a clear message to terror backers. With its unmatched precision and indigenous production, BrahMos has redefined India's war on terror. Watch how India’s cutting-edge missile turned the tide of war and struck fear into terror infrastructure across the border.
This is the first official confirmation from a political leader that BrahMos was deployed in the cross-border airstrikes that targeted multiple Pakistani military installations over the weekend.