Day: August 26, 2026

Allahabad High Court Rebukes IAS Officer Durga Shakti Nagpal Over Alleged Attempt to Influence Judicial Proceedings

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has taken a strong view of an alleged attempt by IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, Commissioner of the Devipatan Division, to influence judicial proceedings in a decades-old land dispute case from Gonda. The matter came before the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, where Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi expressed serious concern over an alleged phone conversation between Nagpal and Civil Judge (Senior Division) Shabina Khan. According to the report placed before the court, the communication allegedly involved an attempt to influence the judicial…

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Lucknow Falcons Turnaround: Bhuvneshwar-Led Side Emerges as a Serious UPT20 Season 4 Contender

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Falcons have transformed their Uttar Pradesh T20 League Season 4 campaign from a shaky beginning into one of the competition’s most compelling turnaround stories. Led by India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Falcons have found their rhythm at precisely the right stage of the tournament, winning three successive matches and establishing themselves among the leading contenders for the title. After seven league matches, the Falcons have four wins and three defeats, giving them eight points and a positive net run rate of +0.472. They trail only the unbeaten Meerut…

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India-China Relations at a New Diplomatic Juncture as Border Talks Gain Momentum

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India-China relations appear to be entering a new diplomatic phase after years of military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives in Beijing has generated fresh diplomatic interest, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a sensitive stage in bilateral relations. The high-level engagement comes as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in September 2026, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to attend. Against this backdrop, New Delhi’s position remains that…

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Elaborate Scam Uncovered: Seven Arrested for Impersonating CBI Officials in Delhi

Arijit Bose

A sophisticated fake raid operation targeting residents has been dismantled by Delhi Police, revealing a sprawling network that may have victimized people across multiple cities New Delhi — What started as an alarming home intrusion turned into the unwinding of an elaborate criminal enterprise. Delhi Police in the Rohini district have arrested seven individuals accused of impersonating Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials and executing fake raids to intimidate and extort residents. The operation, which appears to have been running for three to four months, deployed sophisticated tactics including forged…

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India’s Naval Pride Takes Center Stage: GRSE’s Massive Frigate Model Greets Travelers at Kolkata Airport

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: Visitors arriving at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport will now be greeted by a striking symbol of India’s defence prowess: a 20-meter-long scale model of the Project 17A Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate, standing proudly in the open-air space outside the terminal building. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited officially unveiled the impressive installation, marking a bold public engagement initiative aimed at showcasing India’s rapid progress toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The inauguration ceremony, held recently, drew top officials from both the defence ministry and the Indian Navy,…

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Akhilesh’s ‘PDA’ Experiment at the Political Crossroads

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has always been known for its bold political slogans, unconventional social coalitions, and startling ideological turns. Continuing this tradition, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav has once again unveiled a new and emotionally charged interpretation of his much-discussed political formula, ‘PDA,’ in the current political atmosphere of August 2026. As all parties vie to sharpen their future strategies, Akhilesh Yadav announced through social media that the true and original emotional principle of PDA is actually “Love, Compassion, and Belonging.” Targeting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, he argued that…

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UP Cabinet Clears Ganga Expressway Extension to Haridwar, ₹7,968 Crore Jhansi Link Project

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved two major decisions aimed at expanding the state’s expressway network, strengthening regional connectivity and giving a boost to religious tourism and industrial development. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the government approved a proposal to extend the Ganga Expressway up to Haridwar at an estimated cost of ₹10,761 crore. It also cleared the development of the Jhansi Link Expressway in Bundelkhand at an estimated cost of ₹7,968.30 crore. The proposed Ganga Expressway extension will be developed as a six-lane…

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Dolly Rebecca Parton: A Legend’s Final Curtain Call

Arijit Bose

Tennessee: Dolly Parton, the rhinestone-studded country music superstar whose soaring voice, chart-topping songs, and boundless generosity made her one of America’s most beloved and enduring cultural icons, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80. She died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Her family announced the news, with nephew Bryan Seaver sharing a video statement on behalf of the Parton and Owens families. From One-Room Cabin to Global Stage Dolly Rebecca Owens was born on January…

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Healing Smiles Empowering Futures

Anil Jaiswal

  Mumbai: For over a decade, Dr. Suhani Mendonsa has been quietly transforming lives through compassion, healthcare, education, and community empowerment. As the driving force behind the Mendonsa Foundation, she has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for underprivileged children, empowering women, supporting youth, and caring for senior citizens, making a lasting impact on countless families across communities. Established in 2010, the Mendonsa Foundation is a Mumbai-based development organization committed to building a sustainable society by addressing some of the country’s most pressing social challenges. Guided by Dr. Mendonsa’s vision, the…

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