Day: October 16, 2025

Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada to Inaugurate Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025

Arijit Bose

Dehradun: The Government of Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India is organizing the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 on October 17, 2025, at Hotel Ramada, Dehradun. The event is a pre-summit to the India – AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on February 19 – 20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will be graced by Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State(MoS), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry, Government of…

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Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Raksha Mantri

Arijit Bose

Pune: “Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess which is a result of the Government’s relentless efforts to create a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem within the country,” said Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh in Pune. He was elucidating the importance of possessing qualities such as faith and perseverance to the students of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University during their convocation ceremony.   Raksha Mantri told the students that when the Government commenced work to make India self-reliant in defence, it seemed difficult in the beginning, however, under Prime…

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India Records 7.8% GDP Growth in Q1, Retains Position as Fastest-Growing Major Economy: Shri Piyush Goyal

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,  Piyush Goyal, addressed the India–Brazil Business Dialogue, highlighting India’s strong economic growth and deepening bilateral partnership with Brazil. Goyal expressed gratitude to the Vice President of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, and the Minister of Defense, H.E. Mr. José Múcio Monteiro Filho, for their participation. He described the visit as a reflection of the strong commitment of both nations to deepen their strategic and economic ties. Marking World Food Day, the Minister highlighted the shared agricultural strengths of India and Brazil—two leading…

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‘Every Drop Counts’: New PDMC Flexibility to Help States Strengthen Water Conservation and Farmer Income

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New Delhi: To promote efficient water use and boost farmer income, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced new flexibility under the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme. The initiative empowers States and Union Territories to take up micro-level water storage and conservation projects as part of “Other Interventions” (OI). Under the revised guidelines, States and UTs can now plan micro-level water management activities-such as diggi construction and water harvesting systems-based on local needs. These systems can be developed for individual farmers as well as community use, ensuring…

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Talented Lucknow Player Lakshya Nigam Wins 4th Krishna Baldev Mahana Open Chess Tournament

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Lucknow | Young chess prodigy Lakshya Nigam of Lucknow claimed the winner’s trophy at the 4th Krishna Baldev Mahana Open Chess Tournament, edging out competition on tie-break scores. The tournament, organised by Chess Club Black and White (CCBW-Lucknow) at a private city hotel, saw Lakshya and Pawan Batham of the State Tax Department finish the final round with identical scores of 6 points each. Lakshya’s superior tie-break performance earned him the championship. In the unrated category, Himanshu Mishra impressed with 5 points, securing the title of Best Unrated Player. The…

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BKT Inter College Teams Clinch District Junior Kho-Kho Championship Titles

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Lucknow | BKT Inter College’s boys’ and girls’ teams delivered a stellar performance to emerge as champions at the two-day District Junior Kho-Kho Championship, organised by the Lucknow Kho-Kho Association at KD Singh Babu Stadium. The tournament saw participation from 12 boys’ teams and 8 girls’ teams. The closing ceremony featured award presentations by Yogesh Kumar, Director Commercial, Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam; Father Dominic Pinto, Principal of St. Xavier School; and T.P. Haveliya, Vice President of the Lucknow Kho-Kho Association. In the girls’ final, BKT Inter College narrowly defeated Central…

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Dr. Kalam’s Life Remains an Inspiration for India’s Youth: Amit Ghosh

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Lucknow | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s life and contributions continue to inspire not just India but the entire world. Renowned for his dedication, vision, and humility, Dr. Kalam’s work and character have left a lasting impact on generations. In recognition of his commitment to education and youth empowerment, the United Nations observes his birth anniversary, October 15, as International Students’ Day. The annual event at La Martinière College, organised under the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Trust, celebrated this day with enthusiasm for the fifth consecutive year. This year, Amit Kumar…

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Miraya-Manvi Duo Clinches Girls’ Doubles Title at AITA Super Series Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In an electrifying display of teamwork and strategy, Uttar Pradesh’s Miraya Agrawal and Delhi’s Manvi Rathi emerged victorious in the Girls’ Doubles category at the AITA Super Series Under-18 Tennis Tournament. The duo defeated Delhi pair Sneh Nandal and Vaishnavi Singh 6-3, 7-5 in the final, showcasing remarkable composure and tactical brilliance, especially during the second set when their opponents staged a strong comeback. Earlier, in the semi-finals, Sneh and Vaishnavi overcame Ruhin and Dyuti in a thrilling three-set match, winning 6-4, 1-6, 11-9. Miraya and Manvi also had…

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From Boundary to Wicket: Stellar Cricket Dominates Ekana Media T-20 Final

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Lucknow : In an exhilarating finale at the KD Singh Babu Stadium, the Times of India team emerged victorious over DD-AIR XI by 26 runs in the Ekana Media T-20 Cup 2025 cricket tournament, thanks to stellar batting performances from Man of the Match Devesh Pandey (44) and Abbas Rizvi (36), complemented by incisive bowling. Batting first, the Times of India posted 146 runs for 7 wickets in the allotted overs. Pandey’s 44 runs came off just 30 balls, featuring seven boundaries, while Rizvi contributed 36 runs from 31 balls…

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IN-SPACe Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition to be Held in Uttar Pradesh from October 27–30

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Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), has announced the National Level Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition 2024–25. The grand finale will take place from October 27 to 30, 2025, along the banks of the Narayani River in Tumkuhi Raj, Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The competition aims to provide students with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and launching model rockets capable of carrying a 1-kilogram CANSAT (7U SAT) to a…

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