Author: Arijit Bose

Dandiya Festival Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Maitreyi Women’s Hostel of MJPRU

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A Dandiya festival was organised at Maitreyi Women’s Hostel of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, bringing a festive atmosphere to the campus. Hostel warden Professor Nivedita Srivastava, co-warden Dr Abha Trivedi and the students participated enthusiastically in the celebrations. The hostel premises came alive with the spirit of traditional festivities as students took part in the Dandiya event with great excitement. The active participation of the warden and co-warden alongside the students added to the warmth and vibrancy of the occasion. The programme aimed to promote cultural…

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Mahesh Bhatt Reunites With Prashant Narayanan After 15 Years for Naam: To Live Is War

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is joining forces with actor Prashant Narayanan once again after 15 years for the upcoming film Naam: To Live Is War. The reunion brings back the creative association behind the 2011 thriller Murder 2, with the new project promising an intense, character-driven narrative. The film features an ensemble cast comprising Shefali Bagga, Veer Pahariya, Varun Sharma and Vijyant Koli. Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, it is produced by Riddhi Chawda and Utsav Upadhyay under the banner of Utsav Entertainment and Productions. Reflecting on his reunion with Narayanan,…

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Continued Exclusion Sparks Debate Over India’s T20 Selection Policy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The continued absence of teenage batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi from India’s playing XI has triggered questions about the team management’s approach to nurturing young talent. His childhood coach, Manish Ojha, has criticised the selection decisions, arguing that promising players need opportunities on the field to develop their potential. Speaking to Sports Now, Ojha expressed disappointment over Suryavanshi’s repeated omission, suggesting that prolonged time on the sidelines could affect the youngster’s confidence and match readiness. He also questioned whether the team management was providing the 15-year-old a fair opportunity to…

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Jaishankar Meets UAE Foreign Minister to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Arijit Bose

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss bilateral cooperation and key regional and global developments. The meeting took place during Jaishankar’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates, as both countries seek to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy welcomed the Indian minister upon his arrival. In a post on X, Jaishankar described his meeting with Al Nahyan…

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HAL Must Prioritise Tejas Mk1A Deliveries to Restore IAF Confidence, Says Former Air Marshal

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) must place India’s national security requirements ahead of commercial interests and accelerate deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft to rebuild confidence within the Indian Air Force (IAF), retired Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury has said. Speaking ahead of Air Force Day, Choudhury criticised the delays in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme, stressing that HAL needs to strengthen its manufacturing capacity and meet its contractual commitments. The IAF had ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A aircraft in February 2021, with initial deliveries originally expected by March…

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12 Girls Take Charge of Police Leadership for a Day Under Mission Shakti in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Twelve female students took on the responsibilities of senior police officers and police station in-charges across Lucknow’s South Zone under the sixth phase of Mission Shakti, an initiative aimed at promoting women’s safety, empowerment and leadership. Two students assumed the roles of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), while the remaining students were assigned charge of police stations across the zone. According to DCP South Mohammad Mushtaq, 19-year-old Riya Kumar, a second-year Bachelor of Fine Arts student at Shri Krishna Dutt Academy Degree…

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Yogi Adityanath to Release Former President Ram Nath Kovind’s Autobiography in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will release the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled Bharatiya Ganatantra Ki Vijaygatha: Mera Jeevan, Mera Sangharsh, at a ceremony scheduled for October 14 at the Lok Bhavan auditorium in Lucknow. Kovind will attend the event, which will also be attended by Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with other dignitaries. The book has been published by Rupa Publications India. The autobiography offers insights into Kovind’s five-year tenure as President,…

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Varuna Branch Wins Provincial National Group Singing Competition 2026

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: The Varuna Branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad’s Kashi Prant secured first place in the provincial round of the National Group Singing Competition 2026, held at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Babatpur Campus, Varanasi. The winning team, representing Sant Atulanand Residential Academy, Holapur, impressed the audience with its musical coordination, harmonious performance and patriotic spirit. A total of 19 branch teams participated in the competition, celebrating Indian culture, national consciousness and the spirit of collective effort through music. With this achievement, the Varuna Branch team will now represent Kashi Prant at…

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UP Government Allocates ₹1,719 Crore for Rural Roads and Drinking Water Schemes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved substantial funding for rural infrastructure, allocating nearly ₹477 crore for the repair and strengthening of 1,111 rural link roads and ₹1,242 crore for the operation and maintenance of rural piped drinking water schemes during the financial year 2026-27. The State Agricultural Produce Market Council has released funds for road improvement projects covering approximately 1,714 kilometres across all 18 divisions of the state. The initiative is expected to improve rural connectivity, facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce to mandis and ease commuting for villagers.…

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SANGATHAN 2026 — Amity University Lucknow’s Annual Sports Extravaganza Concludes with Grand Prize Distribution

Arijit Bose

Joined Team of ASET and ASAS won the Overall Sangathan Champion’s Trophy 2026 Lucknow: The grand finale of “Sangathan 2026”, the annual sports celebration of Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, concluded today with an energetic and colourful prize distribution ceremony. Sangathan-2026 features 150 matches across a wide spectrum of indoor and outdoor sports, including Table Tennis, Cricket, Shot Put, Javelin Throw, 100m, 200m, and 800m races, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Tug of War, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, and more. Over 2,000 students from various departments showcased their sporting talent and competitive spirit…

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