Author: Arijit Bose

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Honours 68,000 Village Watchmen at Ceremony in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a ceremony honouring 68,000 village watchmen, known as Gram Praharis, at the Reserve Police Lines in Bareilly. The event recognised their contribution to rural security, crime prevention and strengthening the police information network across the state. The ceremony was attended by Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharam Pal Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation J.P.S. Rathore, and Minister of State for Sugarcane Development and Sugar Mills Sanjay Singh Gangwar. Other dignitaries…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Interacts with Women Students, Seeks Suggestions on Campus Safety and Education

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held an interactive session with women student representatives from colleges across the national capital, inviting their views on campus safety, infrastructure and the quality of education. During the interaction, students shared their experiences and offered suggestions on improving facilities, ensuring safer campuses and enhancing educational opportunities. Their inputs highlighted the importance of involving young women in shaping policies that directly affect their academic and personal development. Gupta appreciated the students’ confidence, fresh perspectives and leadership potential, describing Delhi’s youth as an important force…

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CSIR-IITR Organises Three-Day Training on Air and Water Pollution Monitoring

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Lucknow: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) successfully organised a three-day residential training programme on “Air and Water Pollution Monitoring & Modelling using Software Application” from October 7 to 9, bringing together environmental professionals from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards across the country. The programme focused on strengthening technical expertise in environmental monitoring, pollution assessment and scientific modelling through practical demonstrations and hands-on training. Participants gained exposure to various sampling equipment, monitoring instruments, real-time analysers and analytical techniques used for collecting, processing and…

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RJ Tashi Conducts Interactive Acting Workshop at La Martinière Girls’ College

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Lucknow: La Martinière Girls’ College hosted an engaging performance and acting workshop on October 7, led by RJ Tashi of Radio Mirchi for students of Classes 10 and 12. The session offered a lively blend of storytelling, voice modulation, sound effects and practical acting exercises. Based in Lucknow, RJ Tashi is an acoustic musician, storyteller, independent singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for blending classical Urdu poetry with contemporary compositions, he has also been associated with community initiatives such as ‘Humkalaam’. Tashi introduced students to the concept of the ‘Theatre of the…

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Indian Navy Advances Trials of Indigenous VL-SRSAM to Counter Sea-Skimming Missiles

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New Delhi: India is moving closer to strengthening its warship air-defence capabilities with the indigenous Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). According to the DRDO’s latest annual report, developmental trials of the system’s Multi-Function Radar have been completed, paving the way for User Evaluation Trials (UET). The progress marks an important step towards equipping Indian Navy warships with an advanced, domestically developed system to counter aerial threats at short ranges. The VL-SRSAM is designed to engage hostile aircraft, drones and…

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Honeywell to Deliver Four More Engines for India’s HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft by December

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New Delhi: Honeywell Aerospace expects to deliver four additional TPE331-12B turboprop engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by the end of 2026, a move expected to support production of India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The planned shipment will take Honeywell’s direct engine deliveries to HAL this year to eight. The supplies form part of a $100 million contract signed in July 2022 for 88 engines, covering both direct deliveries and the progressive transfer of manufacturing capabilities to India. Under the agreement, Honeywell is…

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Jaishankar Calls for Stronger India-Africa Partnership and Reforms in Global Governance

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Addis Ababa: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for stronger India-Africa cooperation in trade, technology, healthcare and infrastructure, while urging reforms in international institutions to ensure fairer representation for developing nations. Addressing an event at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, Jaishankar said India and Africa shared a history of solidarity, common development priorities and an interest in building a more representative global order. He emphasised that both sides should strengthen their domestic capabilities and shape their development pathways rather than remain overly dependent on external powers. Drawing…

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Prince Yadav Joins Sreesanth and Ashwin in Rare Indian T20I Batting Record

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India’s lower-order batter smashes three boundaries in six balls as India defeat West Indies by 14 runs Mumbai: Prince Yadav made a memorable contribution with the bat during India’s 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International on October 12, earning a place alongside former India internationals S. Sreesanth and Ravichandran Ashwin in a rare T20I batting record. Batting at No. 10, Prince remained unbeaten on 13 off just six deliveries, hitting three fours to help India post a formidable total of 223. Although he conceded 37…

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From Lord Ram to King Dashrath: Arun Govil Returns to the World of ‘Ramayanam’

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Mumbai: Actor Arun Govil, remembered by generations of Indian viewers for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the iconic television series Ramayan, is set to return to the epic in a different role—as King Dashrath, the father of Lord Ram, in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayanam. The filmmakers have unveiled a new poster featuring Govil in a regal avatar as the king of Ayodhya. Sharing the poster on social media, the makers recalled how the actor brought Lord Ram to life for an entire generation and announced his return to…

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US-China Diplomatic Engagement Continues Amid Strategic Rivalry

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Washington/Beijing: Relations between the United States and China continue to reflect a complex mix of strategic rivalry and diplomatic engagement, as the world’s two largest economies seek to manage their differences while protecting their economic and security interests. The two countries remain at odds over trade, technology, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals, artificial intelligence and their broader global influence. However, their deep economic interdependence continues to provide incentives for dialogue, with tensions between Washington and Beijing carrying implications for international markets, investment, supply chains and global growth. The engagement does not necessarily…

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