Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Police Arrest Habitual Motorcycle Thief, Recover Two Stolen Bikes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Sushant Golf City police station team has arrested a repeat offender wanted for stealing motorcycles, recovering two stolen bikes from his possession, officials said. Operation Details Acting on directions from Lucknow Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba and Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar as part of the ongoing crackdown on crime and criminals, a police team was formed under the leadership of Sushant Golf City Station House Officer Rajeev Ranjan Upadhyay, working under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Mohammad Mushtaq, Additional DCP (South)…

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Lucknow Police Commissioner Inspects Police Office at Daliganj

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police Commissioner Tarun Gaaba inspected the police office at Daliganj on Monday to review administrative functioning, pending cases and the overall efficiency of various branches. Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Bablu Kumar accompanied him during the inspection. During the visit, the Police Commissioner inspected different branches and sections of the office and reviewed the maintenance of records, disposal of files, status of pending matters and day-to-day office arrangements. He also interacted with officers and staff to understand the work being handled by them and issued necessary directions…

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Trump Says His Personal Bond With Kim Jong Un Is Shaping His Approach to US-South Korea Military Drills

Arijit Bose

Washington: President Trump once again pointed to his personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, telling reporters that the mutual respect between them could help make the Korean Peninsula a safer place. He said Kim has consistently treated him with what he called “great respect,” and argued that his relationship with the North Korean leader stands apart from anything previous US administrations managed to build. Trump noted that he has met Kim in person on two major occasions and has spent considerable time speaking with him one-on-one. He…

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Trump Honors California Teen Lifeguard for Daring Ocean Rescue

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Washington: President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House to recognize him for saving a 10-year-old Indian American boy from rough surf off the California coast. The rescue took place on July 25 at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, where young Nathaniel Rai was pulled into the water by powerful waves. Rescuer and Survivor Meet at the White House On Monday, Trump brought Williams and Rai together in the Oval Office, with both of their families in attendance. The president praised Williams for his fast…

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India Steps Up Missile Shield Development, Tests AD-1, AD-2 and Project Kusha in Wake of Operation Sindoor

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has picked up the pace on building out its air and missile defence capabilities in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, running a series of trials this year that mark real progress on three key interceptor systems — the AD-1, AD-2, and Project Kusha. Together, these programmes reflect New Delhi’s push to build a layered, largely indigenous shield capable of handling everything from enemy fighter jets to cruise missiles and long-range ballistic threats. One of the year’s standout achievements was a successful flight test of the AD-1 interceptor.…

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Nine Militants Held in Manipur as Security Forces Launch Major Joint Crackdown

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Imphal: Security forces have arrested nine cadres from banned insurgent groups following a string of intelligence-driven operations across Manipur’s Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts, officials said. According to a Defence Spokesman, the operations were carried out on Sunday by joint teams from the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and state Commandos. Six columns, working alongside commando units, coordinated closely to track down and detain the militants. Those arrested belong to three outlawed outfits: the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its political front, the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), as well…

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India, Armenia Sign MoU on Defence Innovation and Joint Production, Deepen Bilateral Ties

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New Delhi: India and Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday covering cooperation in research, development, innovation and joint production in the defence industry, the Ministry of Defence said. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Armenia’s Minister of High Tech Industry, Davit Tadevosyan, in Yerevan on August 17, where the two sides signed the MoU, reaffirming their intent to widen bilateral defence-industrial cooperation in areas of shared interest, the ministry said on X. Earlier the same day, the Defence Secretary met Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan in Yerevan…

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US Welcomes India’s Contract to Lease MQ-9B Drones for Navy, Eyes Deeper Defence Ties

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New Delhi: The US Embassy in India said on Monday that it welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics for the lease of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy. In a post on X, the embassy said the capability will strengthen maritime domain awareness and provide sustained ISR coverage across the Indian Ocean Region, calling it a step forward for the two countries’ shared commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. The embassy added that it looks forward to continued progress in the US-India…

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‘Per Drop More Crop’ in Jaunpur: Micro-Irrigation Shaping a Brighter Future for Farmers

Arijit Bose

Jaunpur: The state government is continuously working to make the state’s agricultural landscape modern, sustainable and profit-oriented. As part of this effort, the expansion of micro-irrigation technologies has been turned into a mass movement to conserve water resources and realise the national goal of “Per Drop More Crop.” Launched with the aim of tackling the groundwater crisis and bringing about a real rise in farmers’ income, this ambitious plan is today proving to be the cornerstone of the state’s agricultural revolution. In this context, Jaunpur district is emerging as an…

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Uttar Pradesh Setting New Records in Agricultural Area, Production, Productivity and Crop Intensity

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Lucknow: The soul of India resides in its villages, and agriculture is the axis on which village life turns. Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state and a major agricultural hub, has long been known for its fertile land and hardworking farmers. Under the able and far-sighted leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the work done by the state’s double-engine government in the agriculture sector is now clearly visible on the ground through the numbers. Since 2017, government policies have remained farmer-centric, and historic, transformative changes have been brought about…

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