February 19, 2026 - The Lucknow Tribune

Umpire dies in bee attack

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Exclusive by Navneet Bansal for Lucknow Tribune Yes, this news is true — not a rumor. Today (19 February 2026), an umpire died after a bee attac hok during a cricket match in the Kanpur–Unnao region of Uttar Pradesh. 65-year-old umpire Manik Gupta was officiating in a local cricket match. The match was being played at Sapro Ground in Shuklaganj (Unnao), reportedly part of a tournament linked to the Kanpur Cricket Association. Suddenly, a large swarm of bees attacked the ground and surrounded players and officials. Around 15–20 players and…

MILAN 2026: Raksha Mantri interacts with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

ASEAN is a central pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific strategy, shared security is the foundation of regional prosperity: Rajnath Singh RM invites ASEAN partners to benefit from India’s defence technology ecosystem matured due to self-reliance efforts Delhi: On the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 Naval exercise, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held an interaction with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026. The meeting underscored India’s commitment to its ‘Act East Policy’ and the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement…

Lucknow Police Bust ₹2.75 Crore GST Fraud Involving Fake Firms and Bogus ITC

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow – A major Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth over ₹2.75 crore has been uncovered in Lucknow, where police exposed a network of shell companies allegedly created to generate and sell fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC). The operation was carried out jointly by the Cyber Cell, Surveillance Unit, and local police from the Itaunja area. Investigators revealed that more than 15 fake firms were floated solely to fabricate transactions and claim bogus tax credits. Four Arrested, Mastermind Absconding Police have arrested four accused in connection with the case. However,…

Shah Sets 2029 Target to Eliminate Terrorism and Insurgency

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced an ambitious roadmap to strengthen India’s internal security, stating that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency in the North-East will be fully eradicated by 2029, while Maoist violence is targeted to end by March 31, 2026. He made the remarks while addressing the 79th foundation day celebration of the Delhi Police in the national capital. Expansion of Safe City Surveillance Highlighting steps to modernize policing in Delhi, Shah announced a major expansion of the Safe City project. Around 2,100…

From Sputnik Dreams to NASA Telescope Leadership: The Journey of Hashima Hasan

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Washington D.C. – The journey of Indian-born scientist Hashima Hasan — from a childhood inspired by Sputnik to leadership roles in NASA’s most advanced space telescopes — exemplifies decades of dedication, international collaboration, and scientific resilience. A Childhood Spark On a cool October morning in 1957, seven-year-old Hasan stood in her family courtyard in Lucknow, gazing at the faint arc of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. Her grandmother had gathered the household to witness the event, and the sight ignited a lifelong passion for space science. Hasan later recalled that…

Hilary Duff Reflects on Return to Music After a Decade Away

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Los Angeles – Actress and singer Hilary Duff has opened up about her decision to return to music after nearly ten years, as she prepares to release her upcoming album, Luck… or Something. A Creative Comeback After stepping away from recording for over a decade, Duff says the timing finally felt right to revisit her music career. In a recent conversation with Glamour magazine, she explained that the decision was driven by artistic curiosity and personal growth. “I wanted to push myself creatively and reconnect with listeners in a way that…

Shami’s Eight-Wicket Masterclass Powers Bengal in Ranji Trophy Semi-Final

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Kolkata – Mohammed Shami produced one of the finest spells of his domestic career, claiming eight wickets to put Bengal in a commanding position against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. The performance drew admiration from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who praised Shami’s dedication to domestic cricket. Career-Best Figures Set the Tone Shami’s figures of 8/90 marked his best return in first-class cricket, highlighting his ability to dominate in high-pressure situations. The right-arm pacer consistently extracted movement with the new ball,…

AI Buzz Boosts Indian Equities; Domestic Flows Keep Markets Steady

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi – Indian equity benchmarks opened on a steady note Thursday, extending gains recorded over the past three sessions as investors closely tracked developments from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Market participants remained cautiously optimistic, supported by stable domestic flows and firm global cues. Benchmarks Open with Modest Advances By 9:30 a.m., the BSE Sensex inched up 35 points, or 0.04 percent, to 83,769, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 30 points, or 0.12 percent, to 25,850. Broader market indices mirrored this performance, with the…

Mayawati Confirms BSP Will Contest 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections Independently

February 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has officially stated that her party will not enter into any alliances for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. She dismissed recent media speculation about potential electoral partnerships, affirming that the BSP is preparing to fight the polls on its own with the aim of securing a full majority. Rumours Denied Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mayawati called reports of alliance talks “unfounded” and politically motivated. She urged the public not to be misled by what she described as fabricated stories, emphasizing that…

Mit Chheda: A New-Age Entrepreneur Building Scalable, Technology-Driven Enterprises

February 19, 2026 Anil Jaiswal

Mumbai: In India’s rapidly evolving business landscape, a new generation of entrepreneurs is reshaping traditional service models through innovation, operational excellence and technology integration. Among them, Mit Chheda stands out as a promising business leader whose journey reflects the mindset of modern entrepreneurship – strategic, data-driven and growth-focused. With over a decade of experience in building and scaling large operational businesses, Mit has established himself as a forward-thinking entrepreneur known for creating high-performance organisations. His leadership style is rooted in structure, process discipline and intelligent use of technology to…