Day: October 16, 2024

India acquires 31 MQ-9B Predator Drones from US

Arijit Bose
Predator Drones

New Delhi: In a significant step to enhance its defence capabilities, India has signed a deal with the United States to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, aimed at bolstering the operational readiness of its armed forces. The acquisition includes both MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The agreement was formalized in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, marking a major advancement in India’s military strength. Along with the primary deal, the Defence Ministry also entered into a…

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India Sees Major Growth in Mobile and Internet Connections

Arijit Bose

New Delhi : Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced today that the number of mobile phones in India has surpassed 1.16 billion, and internet connections have reached approximately 950 million over the past decade. The minister made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Indian Mobile Congress and the World Telecommunication Standardization Conference. Scindia emphasized the significance of these events in bringing together equipment providers, service providers, and standard setters, highlighting the collaborative nature of the evolving telecommunications industry. “The last decade has been a technology-driven period for India,”…

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UP Bypoll: Mayawati announces BSP will vontest alone

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : With the announcement of dates for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has revealed her party’s strategy. In a significant move, Mayawati announced that the BSP will contest the by-elections in all nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh independently, without forming alliances. The nine constituencies where the elections will take place include Sisamau (Kanpur), Karhal (Mainpuri), Kathari (Ambedkar Nagar), Manjhawan (Mirzapur), Ghaziabad Sadar, Khair (Aligarh), Kundarki (Moradabad), Phul (Ghazipur), and Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar). Mayawati shared the announcement on her social media platform, emphasizing that…

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Jal Jeevan Mission and Amrit Yojana progress reviewed

Arijit Bose
Jal Jeevan Mission

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: A review meeting of the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission and Amrit Yojana was held  in the auditorium located in Vikas Bhawan under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar. While reviewing the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission and Amrit Yojana in the meeting, instructions were given to the concerned officials to complete the work of overhead tank and road repair on time. Instructions were given to take legal action against the contractors who do not complete the work and give wrong information about the completion…

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IIT Kanpur Announces Fellowship for Academic and Research Excellence

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) announced the launch of the Fellowship for Academic and Research Excellence (FARE), a new initiative to recognize and support exceptional PhD students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research capabilities. This fellowship aims to encourage timely completion of doctoral studies while promoting high-quality research output. The application process is now open to full-time PhD students currently enrolled at IIT Kanpur who submit their thesis within five years of enrolment in the PhD program. Students who submit their thesis within five years and six…

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‘Jaadu Ka Suit’ at SRMS Riddhima’s Indradhanush 2024

Arijit Bose
SRMS Riddhima

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: Dramaturgy Arts and Culture Society’s play ‘Jaadu Ka Suit’ was staged in the fourth Rang Mahotsav Indradhanush 2024 in the auditorium of SRMS Riddhima. Directed by Sunil Chauhan, written by Alkhanandan, ‘Jaadu Ka Suit’ shows Raja Resham Lal of Arnakheda, who is fond of new clothes. Who is fond of clothes. King Deshbandhu of his neighboring state Khandala sends information here and invites him to participate in the fancy dress competition. Raja Resham Lal decides to make the best suit to win the competition and for…

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Play ‘Kismat Palace’ staged on third day of SRMS Riddhima Theatre Festival

Arijit Bose

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: On the third day of the Fourth Theatre Festival Rang Mahotsav Indradhanush 2024, the play ‘Kismat Palace’ was staged by Eklavya Theatre Dehradun under the direction of Akhilesh Narayan in the auditorium of SRMS Riddhima. The play begins with film producer and director Jai Singh Aidanwala, who becomes a victim of an accident due to drunk driving. A young man Subhash Kumar saves him from death and goes to drop him home. After reaching the bungalow, Jai Singh calls Subhash inside to thank him. He introduces…

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Top delegation from MP meets U.P. Governor

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An 18-member delegation including Director of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India,  Manoj Kumar Verma, prominent journalists, editors and other officials of Madhya Pradesh met the Governor of the state Anandiben Patel here at Raj Bhavan. During this meeting with the Governor, while answering various questions of the media representatives, the Governor shared his work and experience as a Governor in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. During the talks, the Governor discussed in detail about innovations, beautification works in the Raj Bhavan of Uttar Pradesh and the…

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Exploring the Sounds of Nature through Art

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The beauty of nature has always inspired human minds. In the rush of novelty and development, human efforts have also harmed the natural beauty. The group art exhibition “Sonic Serenity – Exploring the Sounds of Nature” at the Synaps International Art Gallery in Sushant Golf City Centrum Hotel is showcasing artworks that convey this message. The exhibition features works by artists Chinnmayi Behra and Sambit Panda from Delhi, Pinki Kumari from Jharkhand, and Rahul Rai from Lucknow. Chinnmayi Behra’s vibrant acrylic paintings reflect folk culture and highlight the dangers…

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Hockey fever grips city

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 42nd All India KD Singh “Babu” Men’s Invitation Prize Money Hockey Competition, organized by Regional Sports Office, Lucknow under the aegis of Sports Department, Uttar Pradesh was organized from 04 to 12 October 2024 at Padmashree Mohd. Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium, Vijayantkhand, Gomtinagar Lucknow. The first semi-final match of the competition was played between Indian Oil vs CAG Delhi, in which CAG Delhi defeated Indian Oil by a margin of 3-2 and entered the final of the competition. In the 29th minute of the match, Ujjwal Singh from…

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