October 19, 2026 - Page 3 of 5 - The Lucknow Tribune

National Book Fair in Lucknow Records Book Sales of Over ₹1 Crore

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair concluded at Balrampur Garden, Lucknow, with book sales crossing the ₹1 crore mark, reflecting the enduring popularity of books among readers in the digital age. The fair, which began on October 1, brought together book lovers, authors and publishers on a common platform. The final day witnessed enthusiastic participation, with thousands of visitors purchasing books and attending literary and cultural programmes. More than 56 leading publishers and distributors from across the country participated in the event, including Prabhat, Vani, Navpallav, Flydreams, Rajpal, Rajkamal, Sasta…

Om Charitable Trust Hosts Its First Dandiya Night in Lucknow

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Traditional attire, vibrant colours and the rhythmic beats of Garba and Dandiya marked the first Dandiya Night organised by Om Charitable Trust at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The cultural event witnessed enthusiastic participation by women dressed in colourful Gujarati and traditional outfits, who danced to the beats of festive music and celebrated the spirit of togetherness. Several prominent personalities from the city and a large number of women attended the programme, which continued late into the evening. Namrata Pathak attended the event as the chief guest…

Mansi of CMS Wins Gold at National Taekwondo Championship

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Mansi Sharma, a talented Class VIII student of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, has brought laurels to Lucknow by winning a Gold Medal at the National Taekwondo Championship held in Amritsar, Punjab. Mansi won the Gold Medal in the Under-14 Girls’ category. With this remarkable achievement, she has also secured her selection for the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The championship was organised under the aegis of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), with selected students from various prestigious schools across the country…

Mohammad Sharif’s All-Round Show Powers Lucky Automobile to Six-Wicket Win

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An impressive all-round performance by Mohammad Sharif, who claimed three wickets and scored an unbeaten 58, guided Lucky Automobile to a six-wicket victory over Smash Cricket Club in the fifth Adhir Dubey (former MLC) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament. In the match played at NR Stadium, Smash Cricket Club, batting first, posted 153 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Narinder Jeet top-scored with 43 off 28 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. Gaurav contributed 35 runs, while Bhupinder Sandhu added 29 to help the team set a competitive…

Ayodhya Fully Geared Up for Durga Puja; DM, SSP Conduct Foot Patrol to Ensure Safety

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Dr Vishakha Srivastava AYODHYA: The city of Ayodhya is immersed in festive fervour as thousands of devotees gather at prominent Durga Puja pandals across the city. To ensure safety and smooth conduct of the festival, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Gaurav Grover, along with the Municipal Commissioner, conducted extensive foot patrolling in major areas, including Chowk and the old city limits. Key Highlights of Security and Operational Measures: Inspection of Pandals: Senior police officers and magistrates carried out thorough inspections of pandals to rectify…

Smriti Mandhana Era Begins as India Prepare for Zimbabwe T20I Series

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Raipur: A new chapter in Indian women’s cricket is set to begin as Smriti Mandhana takes charge as captain across all three international formats, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur. Mandhana’s leadership debut in T20 internationals is scheduled for the opening match of India’s three-match series against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Friday. Harmanpreet stepped down from captaincy after leading India to a second consecutive women’s T20 gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. She will, however, continue to represent the country as a player. Mandhana, one of the leading opening batters…

Starlink’s India Entry Sparks Debate Over National Security, Data Sovereignty

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The proposed expansion of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet services in India has brought national security, data sovereignty and regulatory oversight into sharper focus, highlighting the challenge of balancing digital connectivity with strategic interests. Satellite-based internet could help bridge India’s digital divide by bringing connectivity to remote villages, mountainous regions, islands and border areas where conventional telecommunications infrastructure is difficult or expensive to establish. However, the global reach of satellite networks, portability of user terminals and dependence on foreign-operated systems also raise concerns for regulators and security agencies.…

Indian Army Evaluates Soldier-Worn Drone Detection and Jamming Systems for Frontline Troops

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Army is evaluating the potential of wearable counter-drone technology to protect frontline soldiers from the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which have become increasingly important in modern warfare. The proliferation of compact and relatively inexpensive drones has transformed battlefield operations, enabling aerial surveillance, reconnaissance and targeted attacks against troops in exposed positions. Soldier-worn detection and jamming systems could provide infantry personnel with immediate, localised protection without depending entirely on larger vehicle-mounted or fixed counter-drone installations. Portable counter-drone equipment generally comprises detection devices…

Gurugram: Software Engineer Dies by Suicide, Wife Found Dead in Rented Apartment

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Gurugram: A 30-year-old software engineer allegedly died by suicide after killing his 28-year-old wife at their rented apartment in Sector 68 of Gurugram, police said. The couple, originally from Kerala, had recently moved to the city from Bengaluru. The engineer, Mohammad Aslam, was employed with an Indonesia-based technology company operating an office in Gurugram’s Sector 58. His wife, Farhana, was a homemaker. According to police, Aslam sent an email to his office and colleagues at around 7 am on October 15, describing it as his “last day on earth” and…

Tiger Shroff Shooting Raises Fears of Underworld’s Return to Bollywood

October 19, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: A shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has reignited concerns over the safety of film personalities and the possible resurgence of organised crime targeting the Hindi film industry. The attack has drawn comparisons with the 1990s, when underworld gangs allegedly used extortion, threats and targeted violence to exert influence over Bollywood. Three unidentified men reportedly opened fire at Shroff’s car on Sunday as he was leaving a sporting event in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actor, who was seated in the front of the vehicle, escaped unharmed, while two…