Day: December 4, 2025

India, Russia Set to Discuss Advanced BrahMos Missile Variants During Putin Visit

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, both nations are expected to deliberate on the development of advanced variants of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a key component of India’s defence capabilities. The BrahMos missile has long symbolized successful Indo-Russian defence cooperation, proving its strategic value during operations such as Operation Sindoor. Indian defence authorities are prioritizing the development of lighter variants, including the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation), designed for integration with all Indian Air Force fighter aircraft, offering enhanced manoeuvrability and the ability to strike targets beyond…

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Indian Navy’s Indigenous TEDBF 4.5++ Naval Fighter Nears Final Approval, Says Navy Chief

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) project is reportedly approaching a critical milestone, with the aircraft now nearing final government approval. The 4.5++ generation fighter is being developed specifically for carrier operations, aimed at enhancing India’s naval aviation capabilities. The TEDBF has progressed through advanced design phases, including preliminary studies, technology validation, and subsystem integration. According to the Navy Chief, the design team has resolved major technical challenges related to carrier-borne operations, such as reinforced airframes, advanced arrestor hooks, and carrier-specific avionics, making it ready…

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GenZ Turns Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Into a Cultural Joy Ride

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: The countdown to Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, starting December 2, has energized a new generation of participants as GenZ students prepare to celebrate the ancient cultural and linguistic ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu with fresh enthusiasm. The first delegation departed from Kanyakumari on November 29 via a special train, transforming the journey into a vibrant cultural experience. Along the route, students engaged in games, group activities, creative collaborations, and lively discussions, turning the long journey into a memorable “cultural joy ride.” Archana, a student from Tamil Nadu, expressed…

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Historic Car Rally tracing ancient civilizational linkage between Tamil Nadu and Kashi

Arijit Bose

Kashi: The Ministry of Education is set to launch a historic car rally — the Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE) — to highlight the ancient civilisational connection between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. As a flagship initiative under KTS 4.0, the rally will begin in Tenkasi and travel for nine days before concluding in Varanasi on 10 December. Around 15–20 cars with nearly 100 participants will join the SAVE car rally, covering a distance of 2,460 km. The initiative pays tribute to Pandiyan ruler Shri Adi Veera Parakrama Pandiyan, whose historic…

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Inaugurated with Grandeur in Varanasi

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 was inaugurated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the distinguished presence of  Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, and Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The event marked a vibrant celebration of cultural, linguistic, and civilisational ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Addressing the gathering, Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the delegates and participants and praised KTS as a remarkable initiative envisioned by Prime Minister  Narendra Modi. He highlighted that the Sangamam has created a strong knowledge bridge between Kashi and Tamil Nadu,…

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Medanta Lucknow and RED Health Celebrate One Year of Pioneering Emergency Care Partnership

Arijit Bose

Partnership Reaches 4,000+ Patients, Achieves 150% Growth in Inbound Emergency Cases Lucknow: Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, in collaboration with RED Health—Asia’s only JCI-accredited and India’s largest emergency medical response platform—marked the first anniversary of their transformative partnership aimed at enhancing emergency and critical care services across the region. Over the past year, this collaboration has assisted more than 4,000 patients, providing long-distance medical transfers both within Lucknow and from neighbouring districts. Emergency care was delivered via road, air, and train ambulances, depending on the urgency and requirements of each case. The…

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World-Class Temple Museum to Be Built on 52 Acres in Ayodhya, Yogi Government Accelerates Vision for Inclusive Development

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ayodhya is set to get a world-class Temple Museum spread across 52.102 acres, marking a significant step towards establishing the temple town as a global cultural capital. The Yogi Adityanath government’s approval to allocate additional land for the ambitious project has been widely welcomed by saints, traders and residents of Ayodhya, who hailed the decision as historic. The proposal was cleared during Tuesday’s cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Temple Museum—earlier planned on 25 acres—will now be developed nearly double in size. The construction and operation…

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Lucknow Sports Journalists Association Felicitates Virat Kohli’s Childhood Coach Rajkumar Sharma

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Sports Journalists Association (LSJA) organised a special felicitation ceremony on Wednesday to honour Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli. The event saw the participation of journalists, cricket enthusiasts and several prominent figures from the sports fraternity. Rajkumar Sharma was felicitated for his exceptional contribution to Indian cricket and for shaping Virat Kohli into a world-class cricketer. Speakers highlighted that Sharma was not only Kohli’s first coach but also the one who recognised his talent at an early age and guided him with…

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Janaagraha Holds First Consultation on Urban Development in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Civic advocacy group Janaagraha convened its first consultation meeting on Wednesday to shape an actionable agenda for urban transformation in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting brought together government officials, academic experts, social sector professionals and policy specialists, marking the beginning of a series of stakeholder-driven dialogues to guide the state’s urban future. The discussion focused on the urgent need to manage Uttar Pradesh’s rapid urbanisation. Estimates suggest that by 2036, the urban population of the state may reach nearly 6.7 crore, making planned development critical. In the inaugural session, participants…

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Marathi Community Meets MLA Over Installation of Shivaji Statue

Arijit Bose

Consensus Reached to Install Statue Near Munnu Lal Dharamshala in Chowk Lucknow — The long-pending issue of installing a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Chowk crossing has moved a step forward, bringing relief to the Marathi community, which has been raising the demand for years. On Wednesday, a delegation of the Uttar Pradesh Marathi Samaj, including Umesh Patil, spokesperson Gajanan Patil, and other office-bearers, met MLA Dr. Neeraj Bora to discuss the installation of the statue before Shiv Jayanti on February 19. During the meeting, the MLA suggested that…

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