September 14, 2026 - Page 6 of 7 - The Lucknow Tribune

DRDO Advances Indigenous GaN-on-SiC Technology for Next-Generation Defence Systems

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has made a significant advance in indigenous semiconductor technology for defence applications, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developing and demonstrating Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology for high-frequency military systems. The development, highlighted in the Ministry of Defence’s annual report for 2025-26, is expected to strengthen India’s capabilities in electronic warfare, military radar and other advanced defence platforms by reducing dependence on imported semiconductor components. GaN technology for high-power applications At the heart of the development is an indigenous GaN semiconductor designed for demanding…

CBI Brings Back Long-Absconding Financial Fraud Accused from the US

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the return to India of Harnek Singh, a long-absconding accused wanted in a financial fraud case dating back to 2013. Singh, against whom an Interpol Red Notice and a Look-Out Circular (LOC) were in force, was deported from the United States and taken into custody by CBI officials after arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The CBI had registered a case in Delhi in 2016 involving allegations of conspiracy, cheating, forgery and the use of forged documents…

UP RISE’ Takes Off: 500+ Students Showcase Startup Potential, 12 Ideas Shortlisted

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Raebareli: More than 500 students participated in the inaugural edition of ‘UP RISE: Samvad, Sankalp, Safalta’ at Feroze Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology in Raebareli, highlighting the growing entrepreneurial ambitions of Uttar Pradesh’s youth. The programme focused on encouraging students to move beyond conventional job-seeking and explore entrepreneurship and job creation. The event was organised as part of efforts to promote the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Uttar Pradesh, with discussions centred on the state’s expanding startup ecosystem, emerging technologies and government schemes designed to support young entrepreneurs. Global Taxpayers…

Sanatan Tradition Will Remain Strong, No One Can Harm India: CM Yogi

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Raebareli/Unchahar: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that as long as the tradition of sacred religious narratives continues on Indian soil, the flag of Sanatan Dharma will never bow. He said a strong Sanatan tradition would ensure that no one could harm India. Yogi Adityanath was speaking on the third day of the Shri Shiv Mahapuran Katha organised in Unchahar, Raebareli. Describing devotion to Lord Shiva as a foundation of India’s cultural and spiritual unity, he said the Jyotirlingas spread from the Himalayas to Rameswaram reflect the country’s civilisational…

One Person’s Mistake Once Cost Entire Uttar Pradesh, Says CM Yogi

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh has moved beyond the era when the actions of an individual or a family could push the entire state into an identity, law-and-order and governance crisis. Addressing the sixth foundation day समारोह of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow, he said the state is now progressing on the strength of transparency, accountability and institutional integrity. The Chief Minister said that nearly 9.5 lakh young people have secured government jobs in Uttar Pradesh over the past nine…

AI Manthan 2.0 Concludes with Call for Universities to Lead Uttar Pradesh’s AI Transformation

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor of the state universities Anandiben Patel called upon universities to move beyond treating Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a standalone subject and instead integrate its possibilities across every discipline, research area and administrative function. She was addressing the valedictory session of the two-day ‘AI Manthan 2.0’ workshop, jointly organised by Raj Bhavan, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur. The concluding ceremony was held at the Veerangana Rani Lakshmibai Auditorium on the CSJMU campus. The Governor also felicitated the winning teams of…

AI Manthan 2.0 Explores Physical AI, Smart Education and AI Computing for Higher Education

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second day of the two-day AI Manthan 2.0, held under the chairpersonship of Governor and Chancellor of state universities Anandiben Patel, focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence in education, higher education and research, with experts discussing physical AI, robotics, smart education and AI computing. During the AI for Education session, Dr Amit Shukla of the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, delivered a presentation titled “From Research Papers to Robots in the Field: Building Judici’s Physical AI Ecosystem.” He said artificial intelligence was no longer confined to…

Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Celebrated with Devotion at Gurdwara Sadar

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, religious fervour and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Sadar in Lucknow. The gurdwara premises resonated with the sacred Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan as a large number of members of the sangat gathered to pay obeisance and seek the blessings of Guru Sahib. The diwan commenced with a soulful rendition of Asa Di Vaar by Bhai Gurwinder Singh. Through his kirtan, the congregation was connected with the teachings of Gurbani and encouraged to engage in Naam Simran and…

Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Celebrated with Devotion in Lucknow

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was observed with deep devotion and religious fervour at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Naka Hindola in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised as part of the celebrations, with Bhai Simranjit Singh Ji from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, spiritually engaging the sangat through Gurbani. A special Shabad Chowki was organised under the guidance of the Panj Pyare, with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji placed in a beautifully decorated Palki Sahib. Sikh devotees and various jatha groups participated in…

Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Celebrated with Devotion at Gurdwara Alambagh

September 14, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, enthusiasm and religious fervour at Gurdwara Alambagh in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised at the gurdwara, drawing a large number of members of the sangat who participated in the celebrations and received the blessings of the Guru. Hazoori Ragi of Gurdwara Alambagh, Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji, presented the shabad “Bani Guru, Guru Hai Bani”, immersing the congregation in a deeply spiritual atmosphere. His devotional kirtan filled the gurdwara premises with religious fervour…