Day: November 19, 2025

Scaling startups, shaping futures – Varun Alagh enters Shark Tank India 5

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Varun Alagh, CEO & Co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the powerhouse behind Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and Ayuga, joins the all-star panel of Sharks this season. He is ready to bring his consumer-first innovation to India’s boldest business arena! As a new Shark, Varun is diving into the tank and he’s bringing purpose, performance, and a proven playbook for building loved brands. His journey from brand builder to entrepreneur is a masterclass in empathy-led innovation, digital agility, and scalable growth. As he steps into the tank alongside Aman…

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Amway India launches ‘Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron’ backed by ingredients for Stronger Bones and Well-being

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With nutritional gaps arising from today’s lifestyles, consumers are turning toward holistic wellbeing to support healthier lives. One such concern is Vitamin D inadequacy, a silent epidemic that continues to affect people across age groups, underscoring the need to proactively address nutritional gaps. Driven by consumers needs and advancing its nutrition expertise, Amway India, a leading company supporting health and wellbeing, launched Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron — a scientifically designed formulation with ingredients that helps maintain optimal Vitamin D levels and supports bone and immune health. Speaking on…

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Poor-Quality Roadwork in Chinhat Ward-II: Divisional Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner Conduct On-Site Inspection

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow divisional administration has intensified its monitoring of public infrastructure projects to ensure quality and transparency. Acting on complaints regarding substandard road construction in Chinhat Ward-II, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant conducted an on-site inspection of the project at Vikalp Khand on Wednesday. The road improvement work—covering routes from House No. 3/93 to 3/207, 3/194-N, 3/215, 3/421 to 3/412, 3/406 to 3/400, 3/423 to 3/376, 2/178 around the park, and 1/5 to 1/9—is being executed using funds provided by the Lucknow Development Authority. A total of ₹27.58 lakh,…

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Divisional Commissioner Reviews Development Works; Orders Strengthening of Shelters Amid Cold Wave, Action Against Overloaded Vehicles

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A comprehensive divisional review meeting on the progress of development works across all districts was held today under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissioner’s Office. The meeting focused on departmental performance, execution of flagship schemes, infrastructure monitoring, and preparations for the upcoming cold wave. Additional Commissioner (Administration) Radheshyam, Additional Commissioner (Judicial) Rakesh Patel, Joint Development Commissioner K.K. Singh, all District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers, and senior officials from various departments were present. Shelter Facilities to Be Strengthened Immediately Commissioner Pant directed all District Magistrates…

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IGRS Review Meeting Held Under Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant; Show-Cause Notice Issued to Hardoi District Commandant for Laxity

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A crucial review meeting on the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) was convened today under the chairmanship of Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissioner’s Office. The meeting focused on clearing pending cases, improving the quality of grievance disposal, and ensuring timely action across all districts of the division. Additional Commissioner (Administration) Radheshyam, Additional Commissioner (Judicial) Rakesh Patel, and officials from all concerned departments of the division were present. Commissioner Pant emphasised several key points during the review: 1. Fast Disposal of Pending CasesHe directed all districts to immediately…

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NIA Arrests Key Associate Linked to Red Fort Area Car Bomb Blast

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major development in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another crucial associate linked to the deadly attack that claimed 10 lives and injured 32 people. The accused, Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, was apprehended by an NIA team from Srinagar as part of ongoing investigations under case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI. According to the NIA, Jasir played a significant role in the terror conspiracy, providing specialised technical support for…

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NIA Arrests Anmol Bishnoi After Deportation from US, Major Break in Lawrence Bishnoi Terror-Gangster Case

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)  arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother and close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, following his deportation from the United States. Absconding since 2022, Anmol is the 19th accused to be arrested in connection with the terror-gangster syndicate allegedly operated by Lawrence Bishnoi. Anmol Bishnoi was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023 after investigations confirmed his role in aiding designated terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in multiple acts of terror across India between 2020 and 2023. According to the…

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CU UP’s ‘Nari Yojana’ to Advance Women Empowerment—A Key Pillar of PM Modi’s Vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’

Arijit Bose

Unnao: India’s first private AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, took a significant step toward women empowerment in Uttar Pradesh by organizing one of its largest events to date—SynHERgy: AI-Driven Innovation for Women Empowerment. During the programme, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel launched the ‘NARI’ Scheme (Nurturing AI Revolution for Inclusion – Women in Tech). Nari Shakti is one of the four key pillars of the Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision outlined by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking this vision forward, under the NARI Scheme, Chandigarh University Uttar…

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