Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Police Take Disciplinary Action Against Nine Personnel Amid Law and Order Concerns

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police have taken disciplinary action against nine personnel posted at different police stations and traffic units, sending them to the Reserve Police Lines amid concerns over law and order, rising crime and traffic congestion in the city. The action is being viewed as an attempt to fix accountability and improve policing, particularly in the wake of traffic management problems during the festive season. Among those transferred to the Reserve Police Lines are Sub-Inspector Manoj Singh and Constable Rishabh Singh, who were posted at Ghazipur police station in…

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Priyanka Gandhi Faces Crucial Test in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of 2027 Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: As Uttar Pradesh prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections, Congress faces a major challenge in rebuilding its organisational strength while negotiating an electoral understanding with the Samajwadi Party (SP). With Priyanka Gandhi Vadra entrusted with overseeing the party’s election preparations and alliance discussions, the focus is on whether Congress can establish an independent political presence or will continue to depend on Akhilesh Yadav’s party for electoral gains. The challenge is particularly significant because Congress’s organisational position in Uttar Pradesh remains considerably weaker than that of the BJP and the…

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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2027: Battle for Power Hinges on Political Alliances, Social Equations and Leadership

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Although the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are still several months away, political preparations have already gathered momentum. With 403 Assembly seats, Uttar Pradesh remains one of the most politically significant states in the country, and the outcome is expected to have implications for national politics. The political contest is taking shape around Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, the BJP’s organisational strategy, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s political calculations, possible opposition alliances and changing voter preferences. The central question is whether the BJP can retain its political dominance or…

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Indian Stock Market Opens with Strong Rally; Investors Gain ₹6 Lakh Crore in Minutes

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday as strong buying across sectors lifted benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty in early trade. The surge added nearly ₹6 lakh crore to investors’ wealth within minutes of the market opening. The BSE Sensex jumped 1,328 points to reach 82,435, while the NSE Nifty climbed 360 points to trade at 25,404 during early trading. The broad-based rally pushed the combined market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE from around ₹506 lakh crore to more than ₹512 lakh crore, marking a…

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Uttarakhand Voter List Controversy Reaches Delhi; BJP Booth-Level Agent Meets Rahul Gandhi and INDIA Bloc Leaders

Arijit Bose

Haldwani: A controversy over the alleged misuse of identity credentials and an online portal to seek the deletion of 28 voters’ names from the electoral roll in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has reached the national political arena. Ikram Ali, a BJP booth-level agent who filed a complaint in the matter, travelled to Delhi and met several senior INDIA bloc leaders and MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Ali claimed that he had been working as a BJP Booth Level…

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New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1 Raises Scientific Concerns; Researchers Monitor Global Spread and Vaccine Effectiveness

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, PJ.2.1, has drawn the attention of scientists, who are investigating its transmissibility, genetic characteristics and ability to enter human cells. First identified in Ontario, Canada, in May 2026, the variant has subsequently been detected in parts of North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Researchers are examining whether genetic changes in PJ.2.1 could make it more efficient at entering human cells and whether these mutations could affect immunity developed through existing COVID-19 vaccines. However, early research has not established that the variant…

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Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices by Up to ₹4 Per Litre; Check Revised Rates of Full Cream, Toned and Other Varieties

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Mother Dairy has announced a hike of ₹2 to ₹4 per litre in the prices of its milk products, adding to household expenses shortly after the festive season. According to a report by news agency PTI, the revised prices will come into effect from Thursday in the Delhi-NCR region. The price revision is expected to affect thousands of households that depend on Mother Dairy for their daily milk requirements. The company had last revised milk prices on May 14, 2026, while the previous increase took place in April…

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Bhajan Jamming at Prominent Mall Brings Devotees Together for an Evening of Music and Spirituality

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An evening of devotional music and spiritual storytelling brought families, children, youngsters and senior citizens together at Prominent Mall on Sitapur Road. The two-hour-long Bhajan Jamming programme, held from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, saw enthusiastic participation as visitors sang along, clapped and immersed themselves in the devotional atmosphere. The programme began with hymns dedicated to Lord Hanuman before moving on to devotional offerings to Maa Sherawali and musical narrations based on Lord Krishna, Radha and Sudama. The event was organised on the initiative of Prominent Mall owner Amit…

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‘There Are No Easy Fixtures in the Premier League; You Cannot Switch Off for a Moment’: Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso

Arijit Bose

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has spoken about the intensity of the Premier League, his team’s defensive concerns, the importance of giving attacking players creative freedom and Cole Palmer’s preferred role as a central attacking midfielder. Washington: Chelsea have made a positive start to the 2026–27 Premier League season, collecting 16 points from nine matches to sit fourth in the standings. In an interview shared by JioStar, Alonso discussed the challenges of competing in English football and the areas his team needs to improve as the season progresses. Q: How would…

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India Secures Place in Cup of Nations, Set to Compete Against 18 International Teams

Arijit Bose

– World’s top F1 Sim Racing talent to compete in Mumbai from 7–9 November to lead the world championship – Karl Verghese and Siddharth Sathgare to represent India in Cup of Nations ~ – Karl Verghese Crowned as the National Champion at F1® Sim Racing India 2026, for the open category – Mumbai: India marked a significant milestone in its motorsport journey, earning a place in Cup of Nations, which will see 18 international teams compete for the global championship in Mumbai from 7–9 November 2026, organised by Mumbai Falcons…

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