Day: October 1, 2026

Interviews for Vishwakarma Shram Samman Scheme Applicants from October 5

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Interviews for applicants who have applied online under the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana will be conducted trade-wise from October 5 in Gonda. The scheme provides 10 days of training to traditional artisans, followed by advanced toolkits. The Deputy Commissioner of Industries, District Industries Promotion and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Gonda, said the scheme covers 25 trades, including carpenters, barbers, blacksmiths, masons, potters, washermen, cobblers, confectioners, tailors, goldsmiths, sculptors, garland makers, milk sellers, fishers, mobile and automobile repair workers, electricians, plumbers, computer repair technicians, solar installers, digital photographers, beauty and wellness…

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UP RERA Approves 11 New Real Estate Projects Worth Over ₹2,086 Crore

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Gautam Buddh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 11 new real estate projects across five districts, with a combined estimated investment of ₹2,086.06 crore. The projects will facilitate the development of 1,873 residential and commercial units, giving a boost to construction and related economic activity across the state. The approvals were granted during the 215th Authority meeting held at the UP RERA headquarters under the chairmanship of Authority Chairman Sanjay Bhusreddy. The proposals were reviewed before being cleared under the applicable provisions of the…

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UPMRC organises Mega Shramdaan Drive ‘Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath’

Arijit Bose

UPMRC officials and employees take Swachhata Pledge and participate in cleanliness drive around Metro stations across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Hindi Pakhwada concludes with felicitation ceremony by MD UPMRC Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation organised a Mega ‘Shramdaan’ Drive with active participation of its officers, employees and staff across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Metro Stations. As part of the Swachhta Saptah being observed, UPMRC organised Swachhata Pledge and Swachhta Shramdaan activities promoting cleanliness, hygiene and collective responsibility. The drive were organised in line with the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag;…

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PINKWAVE 2026: SGPGI to Lead Breast Cancer Awareness Movement in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Walkathon, vintage car rally, biker ride and felicitation of breast cancer survivors to highlight early detection, timely treatment and community participation Lucknow | Under the guidance of Senior Professor and Head of Endocrine and Breast Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, the SGPGI Breast Health Program will organise PINKWAVE 2026, a breast cancer awareness initiative, on October 4 in Lucknow, in collaboration with the Association of 41 Clubs, Area-9, Lucknow Golf Club and several social, philanthropic and educational organisations. Being organised during October,…

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India-Canada Relations Enter a New Phase of Pragmatic Diplomacy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and Canada appear to be moving towards a cautious reset in bilateral ties after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions, with both sides now seeking to place greater emphasis on trade, energy, mobility and strategic cooperation. The recent meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York marked an important step in the ongoing efforts to stabilise relations. The talks reflected a broader attempt by New Delhi and Ottawa to…

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Fans Imagine Urvashi Rautela in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Grand Cinematic World

Arijit Bose

Mumbai ( Anil Bedaag ) : Could Urvashi Rautela fit into the lavish cinematic universe of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali? That question has sparked a wave of fan speculation on social media, with some users imagining the actress in a grand period drama or the retro world of Love & War. Bhansali’s films are widely associated with elaborate sets, opulent costumes, music, romance and strong female characters. Against this backdrop, fans have suggested that Rautela’s glamorous screen presence, high-fashion image and dramatic red-carpet style could complement the filmmaker’s distinctive visual…

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From Wrestling Mat to Brand Ambassador: Aman Sehrawat Begins a New Chapter

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat has taken a new step off the wrestling mat, becoming the first sports brand ambassador of Aspect Sports under a multi-year partnership aimed at promoting Indian wrestling and encouraging young athletes. The 23-year-old wrestler from Haryana rose through the traditional akharas to the Olympic podium at Paris 2024, where he won bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle category. Expressing pride in the association, Sehrawat said the partnership would give him an opportunity to inspire young people across the country to take up sports and…

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526 Kg of Methamphetamine and Heroin Seized from Iranian Boat off Gujarat Coast; Five Pakistanis Held

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian authorities have seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin from an Iranian boat operating within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and arrested five Pakistani nationals following a 16-day intelligence-led operation, officials said. The operation was jointly conducted by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Indian Coast Guard and central intelligence agencies between September 14 and 30. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the seizure demonstrated effective coordination among multiple agencies in securing India’s maritime borders. He said the government remained committed to preventing narcotics from reaching the country’s…

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Russia Revives Twin-Seat Su-57D Pitch as India Weighs Fifth-Generation Fighter Options Ahead of AMCA

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Russia has renewed its pitch for closer fifth-generation fighter cooperation with India by highlighting its new twin-seat Su-57D, linking the aircraft’s configuration to operational requirements that India had raised during the earlier Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) programme. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said the development of the twin-seat Su-57 reflects concepts that had previously been discussed by India and Russia. The remarks have brought renewed attention to the long-running differences that contributed to India’s withdrawal from the FGFA programme.…

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Drought Crisis Deepens in Maharashtra’s Marathwada as 80% Crops Reportedly Damaged, Reservoir Storage Falls to 12.5%

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: A severe rainfall deficit has pushed parts of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region into a deepening agricultural crisis, with around 80% of kharif crops reportedly damaged in several areas and water levels in reservoirs falling sharply. Latur, Beed, Parbhani and Dharashiv are among the worst-affected districts. Against the normal June-September rainfall of 679.5 mm, the region received only 424.5 mm this year. Soybean crops have turned yellow, cotton growth has stalled and pigeon pea has begun to wither. Sugarcane, too, is drying before reaching its normal height. The crisis is affecting…

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