Day: September 3, 2025

Lucknow | The Congress party launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding that he present an account of his government’s performance over the last decade instead of delivering emotional speeches. Addressing the media, Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi accused the Modi government of working only in the interests of “industrialist friends” while leaving youth, farmers, and the poor struggling with unemployment and rising inflation. On international issues, Awasthi alleged that India faces 50% tariffs on global platforms while China continues to target Indian soldiers, yet the Prime Minister…

Lucknow: In a major step toward positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global investment hub, Invest UP held a high-level dialogue on Monday with senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Indian embassies abroad and the state’s investment promotion agency to accelerate foreign investment inflows. The delegation included senior diplomats from the 2001 IFS batch—Apoorva Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Bratislava; Sujit Ghosh, Deputy High Commissioner at the Indian High Commission in London; and Rajesh Ranjan, Ambassador of India to Abidjan. During the session, the…

Lucknow: In a startling revelation ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections, the State Election Commission has uncovered major discrepancies in the voters’ list. A review found over one crore suspicious entries where names and addresses were identical, raising serious concerns about the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. Officials said Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology was used to identify duplicate records. This modern approach enabled the commission to flag potential cases of voter fraud. According to the commission, the step will not only reduce the chances of bogus voting but…

Gorakhpur: In a significant initiative to honor the unmatched valor and sacrifice of Gorkha soldiers, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is set to establish a grand museum at the Gorkha Recruitment Depot (GRD) in Gorakhpur. The foundation stone of the project will be laid on September 4 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. For the first time, the public will be able to explore the heroic legacy of Gorkha warriors through a dedicated museum. This will be the first such museum of its…

Lucknow: The 16th Mini and 18th Junior Uttar Pradesh State Rollball Championship 2025 began in grand fashion at Chowk Stadium’s indoor hall on Saturday, with the host city’s girls’ teams making a dominant start. Playing with grit and precision, Lucknow secured victories in all their matches on the opening day, sending out a strong signal to their competitors. The championship was inaugurated by MLC Pawan Singh Chauhan, who encouraged the players and announced that efforts would be made to provide a dedicated practice ground for the city’s rollball athletes. His…

Bareilly: Bareilly is witnessing a heartwarming example of how individual action can heal the wounds of urbanization. As rapid development continues to claim trees and silence once-busy avenues, a young environmentalist is ensuring that the city’s birds do not lose their homes forever. Ankit Yadav, state president of the Jagruk Yuva Sangh (Aware Youth Association), has earned the nickname “Bird Man of Bareilly” for his unique campaign—distributing free wooden nests, or gharaondas, to households across the city. His initiative, launched a year ago, has already given countless birds a safe…