Day: September 12, 2026

Rahul Gandhi’s Modi Mimicry Sparks Political Row Over Foreign Policy and China

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at a recent party event have triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the BJP and NDA allies criticising his manner of attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy. During his address, Gandhi appeared to imitate Modi while questioning the government’s approach to international diplomacy. He then walked towards Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit and hugged him, using the gesture to question whether embracing foreign leaders could be considered the measure of a country’s foreign policy. The…

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Lucknow to Host Wheelchair Pickleball Trials for Uttar Pradesh Team

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Wheelchair pickleball players from across Uttar Pradesh will gather in Lucknow on September 20 for state-level selection trials to choose the Uttar Pradesh team for the upcoming First National Wheelchair Pickleball Championship. The trials are being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Wheelchair Pickleball Association with the support and management of Divyang Foundation. The selection process will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at Pickle Dome, Tiwari Ganj, near BBD University, Lucknow. Dr Nafis Siddiqui, president of the Uttar Pradesh Wheelchair Pickleball Association, said the First National Wheelchair…

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Second Navodaya Retired Teachers and Employees Felicitation Ceremony to Be Held on September 13

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second Navodaya Vidyalaya Retired Teachers and Employees Felicitation Ceremony–2026 will be organised on September 13 at Hotel Damson Plum, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow. Details of the event were shared during a press conference organised by the Navodaya Parivar at the Press Club, Lucknow. Members of the organising committee said more than 200 retired Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, principals, PGT and TGT teachers and employees associated with Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country would be felicitated during the ceremony. The event will begin at 10 am. More than 300 former…

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Uttar Pradesh Finishes Third Overall at 15th National Vovinam Martial Arts Championship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Jammu: Uttar Pradesh athletes delivered an impressive performance at the 15th National Vovinam Martial Arts Championship-2026 held at the Bhagwati Nagar Indoor Stadium in Jammu, securing third place in the overall team championship. The Uttar Pradesh contingent won a total of 34 medals, comprising 13 gold, seven silver and 14 bronze medals, showcasing the state’s strength in the national martial arts arena. Competing against athletes from various states, Uttar Pradesh players excelled in both the fighting and performance categories, demonstrating their skill, discipline and competitive spirit. Uttarakhand emerged as the…

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UPSCR Clears First Hurdle as Review Committee Approves Base Map

Arijit Bose

Regional plan for six districts to be prepared after Executive Committee approval Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region (UPSCR) has crossed its first major milestone with the review committee approving its base map at a meeting held at the Parijat Auditorium of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. The proposal will now be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval, following which work on preparing the regional plan for the UPSCR will begin. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar…

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Former Sitapur MP’s Son Anand Verma Joins Congress

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Anand Verma, son of former Sitapur MP and MLA Babu Hargovind Verma, joined the Indian National Congress at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, citing his support for the party’s policies and its campaign for social justice. Anand Verma, who has previously served as a block pramukh and has remained active in social work, belongs to the Kurmi community. His brother Anil Verma is the sitting MLA from Laharpur. His entry into the Congress marks a significant political development involving a prominent…

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