Day: May 29, 2026

Gurindervir Singh makes a mark with his performance @ Fed Cup

Arijit Bose

Ranchi: The name of Gurindervir Singh has now been etched in golden letters in the history of Indian athletics. By setting a new national record in the 100 metres, the young sprinter has made the entire country proud. At the National Federation Cup 2026 held in Ranchi, Gurindervir clocked an astonishing 10.09 seconds to become the fastest man in India. He also created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to complete the 100m race in under 10.10 seconds. Coming from a humble farmer’s family in Punjab, Gurindervir’s journey is…

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India, Singapore Deepen Strategic Defence Partnership at 16th Defence Policy Dialogue

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and Singapore explored new opportunities to strengthen their strategic defence partnership during the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue held in Singapore on May 28, 2026. The high-level meeting reaffirmed both nations’ commitment to promoting a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. The dialogue was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Singapore’s Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong. The two leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing defence engagements and discussed a broad range of issues, including military cooperation, defence industry collaboration, capacity building, and regional…

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Fake Government Job Racket Busted in Lucknow, Accused Posed as Court Official to Cheat Youths

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have exposed a major fraud racket involved in duping unemployed youths on the pretext of providing government jobs. The Wazirganj Police arrested accused Mohammad Meraj, who allegedly posed as a court official and conducted fake training sessions for candidates seeking jobs in the district court and secretariat. According to police officials, the gang’s mastermind has been identified as Pradeep Chauhan, who, along with associates Abhishek Kumar Singh, Mohammad Meraj, and Ajay Singh, allegedly impersonated court and secretariat officials to gain the trust of job seekers. The accused…

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The End State of War

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War

Lucknow: As the smoke clears from battlefields and ceasefires begin to hold, the real question facing nations is not who won the war, but what kind of peace will follow. The “end state” of a war, the political, social, and economic condition left behind after conflict which often determines whether stability can endure or violence will return. History has shown that wars do not truly end when guns fall silent. From shattered cities to divided societies, the aftermath of conflict reveals the deeper challenges of rebuilding nations, restoring trust, and…

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Yogi Government Giving Top Priority to Farmers’ Welfare: Surya Pratap Shahi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Thursday accused the previous Samajwadi Party government of pursuing anti-farmer policies that left farmers distressed and financially weak. He said the Yogi Adityanath government has consistently prioritized farmers’ welfare and taken historic decisions to provide economic relief and restore their confidence. Addressing the media, Shahi said that soon after coming to power in 2017, the Yogi government took a landmark decision in its very first Cabinet meeting to waive agricultural loans worth ₹36,000 crore benefiting nearly 86 lakh farmers across the…

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Yogi Government Accelerates Jewar Airport Connectivity, 110 Electric Buses to Be Introduced Ahead of Launch

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified preparations for seamless connectivity to the upcoming Jewar International Airport, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing officials to ensure robust public transport arrangements before flight operations begin. In the initial phase, 110 electric buses will be deployed to facilitate smooth and eco-friendly transportation for passengers travelling to and from the airport. The directions were issued during the fourth meeting of the State Transformation Commission chaired by the Chief Minister in Lucknow. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of major infrastructure, industrial, and…

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Max Hospital Hosts ‘Red Dot Talks – Voices of Change’ to Promote Menstrual Health Awareness

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Lucknow: Marking Menstrual Hygiene Day with a strong message of awareness and inclusivity, the WomenShine Chamber of Entrepreneurship (WCE) organized “RED DOT TALKS – Voices of Change” at Max Healthcare, Lucknow. The event aimed to break myths and social taboos surrounding menstruation while encouraging open conversations on menstrual health among women, young girls, men, and boys. The initiative focused on creating a more informed, sensitive, and period-positive society through dialogue and community engagement. The chief guest for the programme was  Anupama Shandilya, Deputy Director, ICDS, Women and Child Development Department.…

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