Day: December 18, 2025

Nia Sharma Says She Is “Tired of Dressing Up” Amid Chaotic and Busy Schedule

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Popular television actress Nia Sharma has given fans a glimpse into her hectic routine, admitting that the constant travel and public appearances have left her “tired of dressing up.” The actress recently took to Instagram Stories to share moments from a particularly exhausting week filled with airport runs, performances, and events. Posting pictures from her travels, Nia revealed how frequently she has been flying, joking that airport staff now “look like relatives” when they come to greet her. One of the images showed her seated inside an aircraft, captioned,…

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US Military Kills Four Suspected ‘Narco-Terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific Under Operation Southern Spear

Arijit Bose

Washington: The United States military carried out a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing four suspected “narco-terrorists,” as part of Operation Southern Spear, a counter-narcotics campaign launched under the administration of President Donald Trump. According to US officials, the operation was conducted on the orders of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The US Southern Command, which oversees military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, confirmed that the targeted vessel was moving along a known drug trafficking route in international waters. In a statement shared on social media platform…

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South Korea, UAE Hold Talks to Deepen Cooperation in AI and Energy Sectors

Arijit Bose

Seoul: South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and artificial intelligence (AI), with senior ministers from both countries holding high-level discussions in Seoul. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met UAE Minister of Industry Sultan Al Jaber to review follow-up measures stemming from the leaders’ summit held in Abu Dhabi in November. The meeting focused on expanding strategic collaboration in advanced technologies and energy security. During the talks, the…

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Trump Affirms Tariffs as Central to US Economic Strategy

Arijit Bose

Washington: US President Donald Trump emphasized that tariffs would remain a cornerstone of his economic policy, signaling a firm commitment to reshaping global trade. Speaking in a year-end address on Wednesday, Trump framed import levies as a long-term strategy rather than a short-term negotiation tactic, attributing the growth of jobs, factories, and domestic investment to these measures. “Tariffs,” Trump said, calling it his “favourite word,” have driven significant economic gains, with businesses returning to the United States in “record numbers” as locally produced goods are exempt from import taxes. He…

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Gujarat Titans Chairman Jinal Mehta and Director Shaan Mehta reflect on team’s auction strategy

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In an interview with the IPL,  Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Chairman, Gujarat Titans, and  Shaan Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Director, Gujarat Titans, shared their perspectives on the squad, the team’s journey so far, the confidence they carry into the upcoming seasons and Shubman Gill’s leadership. Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Chairman, Gujarat Titans, said: “We came into the auction with our core in place and we made minimal changes to our squad. We changed only five players. We came in with very specific requirements. We…

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Bhajan and Ghazal Singing Competitions Held at UPSNA Regional Music Contest

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhajan and ghazal singing competitions under the Regional Music Competition of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) were held on the concluding day of the second phase at Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, Lucknow. The second phase of the competition was organised from December 8 to 11, drawing young vocal talents from across the state. On Thursday, December 11, competitions in light classical music—bhajan and ghazal singing—were conducted in three categories: junior, senior and youth. In bhajan singing, Varanasi’s Disha Sharma secured first position in the junior category, Bareilly’s…

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Lucknow Divisional Health Review Meeting Held Under Commissioner’s Chairmanship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A comprehensive divisional review meeting of the Health Department of Lucknow Division was held on Thursday at the auditorium of the Additional Director, Medical Health and Family Welfare. The meeting was jointly chaired by Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and the Additional Director, Medical Health and Family Welfare. The review meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officers of all districts under Lucknow Division—Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Unnao and Raebareli—along with all District Programme Managers. State Quality Cell Advisor Dr Kamal Mishra also participated. Additional Chief Medical Officers…

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LegalEdge Elevates Lucknow’s Prestige with Stellar Performance in CLAT 2026

Arijit Bose

Over 30 Students from LegalEdge Lucknow Achieve Remarkable Success in CLAT Lucknow: LegalEdge (by Toprankers) has once again reinforced its reputation for academic excellence and trusted mentorship with an outstanding performance in the CLAT 2026 results, the national entrance examination for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs). Students from LegalEdge Lucknow delivered an exceptional showing, with over 30 students securing impressive ranks, bringing pride to the city and taking a decisive step toward realizing their aspirations in legal education. Under the guidance of LegalEdge, Shaurya Vardhan Trivedi secured All India…

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Ahead of Its Netflix Premiere, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders hosts a special meet & greet for fans in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ahead of the release of Netflix’s Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Nawazuddin Siddiqui visited National College, Lucknow today, where he engaged in an inspiring interaction with students, sharing insights from his cinematic journey and discussing the upcoming film, set to premiere on 19th December. During the session, Nawazuddin spoke candidly about his connection to Lucknow, craft of acting, the importance of staying rooted in one’s process, and the challenges of portraying layered, morally complex characters. He also opened up about returning as Jatil Yadav, teasing the intense investigation…

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Principal Secretary Reviews Preparations for Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya’s Centenary Celebrations

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Preparations for the Centenary Year celebrations of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow—an institution renowned for its pioneering role in the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music, dance and cultural traditions—were reviewed through an extensive on-site inspection by Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary (Culture and Tourism), Government of Uttar Pradesh. The centenary celebrations are scheduled to be held from December 18 to 20, 2025. During the inspection, the Principal Secretary closely examined the proposed main venue, cultural performance stages, guest reception and accommodation arrangements, security measures, sanitation, lighting, traffic management, media…

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