Day: November 28, 2025

BAE Systems and Naval Group in Tight Race to Co-Develop India’s Next-Gen Supercarrier, INS Vishal

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The contest to partner with India on its most ambitious naval project—the INS Vishal supercarrier—is heating up, with the UK’s BAE Systems and France’s Naval Group emerging as the leading contenders. Both European defence majors are pushing hard to secure the prestigious co-development contract for the roughly 65,000-ton carrier that will elevate India’s maritime power projection capabilities well into the 21st century. The INS Vishal programme is central to India’s long-term goal of fielding three fully operational carrier strike groups by 2035, a move that will significantly bolster…

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India Preparing Major Su-30MKI ‘Super Sukhoi’ Upgrade Ahead of Modi–Putin Summit: Report

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India is set to launch one of its largest-ever fighter aircraft upgrade programmes, with the government moving toward approval of a massive modernisation push for the Indian Air Force’s frontline Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. According to defence sources, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is expected to clear upgrades for an initial tranche of 84 aircraft out of the IAF’s current inventory of 259 Su-30MKIs. The ₹63,000-crore project—popularly known as the “Super Sukhoi” or “Super-30” upgrade—is designed to enhance the jet’s combat performance, survivability, and weapons integration while extending…

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Centre Fast-Tracks Purchase of 300 Russian S-400 Missiles to Replenish Stock After Operation Sindoor

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Union government has initiated a fast-track procurement of nearly 300 S-400 air-defence missiles from Russia to replenish the arsenal significantly depleted during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The acquisition, valued at over ₹10,000 crore, is expected to be cleared within the current financial year following approvals from the cost negotiation committee and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). According to defence establishment sources, the missiles—sourced from Russia’s state-run arms exporter ROSOBORONEXPORT—will restore the operational depth of the S-400 systems that played a decisive role in neutralising Pakistani…

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Former Union Coal Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal Passes Away at 81, Nation Mourns Veteran Congress Leader

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal passed away on Friday at the age of 81. The veteran politician, who had been ailing for a long time, breathed his last at the Cardiology Hospital in Kanpur after his health deteriorated sharply in the evening. Doctors declared him dead shortly after his admission. Shri Prakash Jaiswal, a four-time Member of Parliament from Kanpur, was among the prominent faces of the Congress during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era. He served as Minister of State for Home…

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ASUS Becomes India’s Second-Largest Consumer Notebook Brand in Q3 2025, Records 7% YoY Growth

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major milestone for the Taiwanese technology giant, ASUS India has emerged as the second-largest consumer notebook company in the country for the third quarter of 2025. The achievement comes as per the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, Q3 2025, cementing ASUS’s rising influence in the fast-evolving Indian PC market. The ranking reflects the brand’s consistent annual growth, driven by strategic expansion, a robust product pipeline, and strengthening retail presence across India. ASUS now has a footprint in over 600 districts, supported by an extensive network…

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Alstom and Indian Railways Celebrate 10 Years of MELPL, Marking a Decade of Innovation in India’s Freight Mobility

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a milestone moment for India’s freight transportation sector, Alstom — the global leader in smart and sustainable mobility — and Indian Railways celebrated 10 successful years of their joint venture, Madhupura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL). The celebrations were held at the state-of-the-art locomotive maintenance depot in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Over the past decade, MELPL has delivered more than 550 indigenously built, high-powered, double-section Prima T8 electric locomotives, each boasting 12,000 horsepower (9 MW). These locomotives — the most powerful freight engines operating in India — have…

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Lucknow Police to Seek Remand of Arrested Bangladeshi National; Interrogation to Focus on Associates Involved in Fraud and Illegal Entry

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Wazirganj police in Lucknow are preparing to take Hasan Sheikh, a Bangladeshi national currently lodged in jail, on police remand for further interrogation in a fraud case involving illegal entry and organised cross-border crime. Officials say the remand is crucial to identify and trace the two associates who allegedly infiltrated India along with Hasan. Hasan Sheikh, a resident of Gohala village in Gopalganj district of Bangladesh, was arrested last week along with Umar Sheikh, a native of West Bengal. The two were booked for duping Nishatganj-based bangle shop…

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Corporate-Style Scam Busted: Lucknow Police Arrest Kingpin Premshankar Who Duped Families of Over ₹100 Crore With Fake NEET Admissions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a sensational crackdown, Lucknow Cyber Crime Police have arrested two key operatives of a massive NEET/MBBS admission fraud racket that has been active for over 14 years across multiple states. The accused — Premshankar alias Abhinav Sharma and Santosh Kumar — were arrested from near Kathauta Jheel in Chinhat after a family complained of being cheated of ₹1.26 crore on the pretext of securing NEET clearance and guaranteed medical college admission in Barabanki and Sitapur. What unfolded during interrogation shocked investigators: the duo had allegedly swindled over ₹100…

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Colourful events mark LU 105th Foundation Week

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The University of Lucknow commenced the first day of its 105th Foundation Day Week with grand cultural fervour, enthusiasm and a vibrant display of the institution’s artistic heritage. The celebrations, held on the university campus, showcased a series of performances under the theme “Sanskriti”, reflecting the cultural richness and youthful energy of the students. The inaugural ceremony began with the traditional lamp-lighting ritual by distinguished guests — Prof. Arup Chakraborty (Lucknow University Alumni Foundation), Dean, Student Welfare Prof. V. K. Sharma, and Dean, Faculty of Management. Extending her greetings…

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Lucknow University Professor Develops Eco-Friendly GABA-Based Nanotech to Boost Lettuce Growth

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a breakthrough that could reshape sustainable agriculture, a research team from the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, led by Prof. Mohammad Israil Ansari, has developed an eco-friendly nanotechnology that significantly enhances the growth, yield, and nutritional quality of lettuce plants. Prof. Ansari and his team have synthesized gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)-stabilized gold nanoparticles, a novel combination that merges nanoscience with plant physiology. GABA, known for its key role in plant signaling and stress tolerance, acts as a natural stabilizer and bioactive enhancer in this innovation—making it both…

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