Day: August 25, 2026

Stepping into the Spotlight: Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Young Visionaries

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The corridors of Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, Lucknow, buzzed with palpable enthusiasm on 24th August 2026 as the institution hosted its solemn Investiture Ceremony. The auspicious event marked the official induction of the new student council, instilling a profound sense of duty and purpose among emerging leaders. The proceedings commenced with a grand reception as the School Band escorted the dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial Lighting of the Lamp and a soulful rendering of Saraswati Vandana. Opening the ceremony on a gracious note, Mr. Mahesh Agarwal,…

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Argentina Beat India 5-3 to Knock Them Out of Men’s Hockey World Cup Semi-final Race

Arijit Bose

AMSTELVEEN (Netherlands): Argentina defeated India 5-3 in a high-scoring second-stage encounter at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, ending India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Thomas Domene scored twice for Argentina, while Joaquin Toscani, Nicolas Della Torre and Lucas Toscani added one goal each. India needed a victory by a four-goal margin to keep their semi-final hopes alive, but the pressure of the must-win contest proved too much. Although India scored twice in the final three minutes, Argentina had already established an unassailable lead. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice for India,…

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Sur Sangam Sansthan to Host 37th National Youth Music Conference in Jaipur on October 1-2

Arijit Bose

JAIPUR: Sur Sangam Sansthan will organise its 37th National Youth Music Conference in Jaipur on October 1 and 2, 2026, providing a national platform for emerging young singers in both light and classical music. This year’s conference will be dedicated to the memory of the organisation and Veena Music Group founder-chairman, late K.C. Maloo, who passed away unexpectedly following a heart attack on July 14. Renowned ghazal singer Pinaz Masani unveiled the poster for the 37th edition of the conference in Jaipur on Sunday. National secretary of Sur Sangam Sansthan…

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US Shift on Kashmir Signals Changing Diplomatic Dynamics, India Gains Ground as Pakistan Raises Objection

Arijit Bose

NEW DELHI: A recent statement by US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Srinagar describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” has triggered a sharp reaction from Pakistan and drawn attention to the changing diplomatic dynamics surrounding the Kashmir issue. Gor made the remarks during his August 19 visit to Srinagar, where he also pointed to improvements in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated that Washington could reconsider its travel advisory for the region. Pakistan responded by summoning the US envoy and formally objecting to the…

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DCP South Inspects Bijnor Police Station, Inaugurates Mission Shakti Centre

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Mohammad Mushtaq inspected Bijnor Police Station on Monday and reviewed arrangements related to crime control, law and order, cleanliness and police station management. During the visit, he also inaugurated the newly constructed Mission Shakti Centre on the police station premises. The DCP reached the police station at around 3:15 pm and inspected official records, the malkhana, cleanliness arrangements and other facilities. He directed officers and personnel to improve the overall functioning of the police station and adopt effective policing measures to strengthen crime prevention…

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Turkish Media Draws India Into Israel-Greece Rivalry Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: As strategic tensions between Turkey and Israel intensify over developments in Syria and the wider West Asian region, sections of the Turkish media have sought to portray India as part of a broader strategic alignment involving Israel, Greece, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates. However, such narratives appear to stretch India’s independent foreign-policy choices into a geopolitical equation in which New Delhi has no direct stake. Recent Turkish media coverage has featured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli officials, suggesting that…

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Raksha Bandhan Relief for Women: Free Bus Travel in Uttar Pradesh from August 27 to 29

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Women travelling across Uttar Pradesh for Raksha Bandhan will be able to ride state roadways buses free of charge for an extended period, with the state government announcing additional transport and safety measures to ensure hassle-free festive travel. On the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, women and one accompanying passenger will be allowed free travel on Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses from 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29. The decision is aimed at helping mothers, daughters and sisters travel safely to…

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Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, CM Yogi Announces Four Major Benefits for 3.54 Lakh School Cooks

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced four major benefits for nearly 3.54 lakh school cooks, around 93 per cent of whom are women. Addressing a felicitation ceremony at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, the Chief Minister said the measures were aimed at strengthening the financial and social security of cooks working under the PM POSHAN scheme. The monthly honorarium of school cooks has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, while the amount provided for clothing has been doubled from ₹500 to ₹1,000 annually. The…

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Dairy Power Drives Rural Prosperity in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Women-led dairy enterprises are emerging as a significant force in Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy, with five milk producer companies associated with the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission recording a combined turnover of ₹5,716.26 crore since 2019. More than 3.88 lakh women are currently associated with these companies, while their dairy network has expanded across 31 districts and 6,603 villages. Together, the companies collect nearly 12.5 lakh litres of milk every day, creating a structured ecosystem that connects women not just with milk production, but also with collection, processing,…

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