Author: Arijit Bose

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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DDCA Names Delhi Under-16 Squad for Vijay Merchant Trophy 2026–27

Arijit Bose

Parth Dabas to captain Delhi in the opening two matches New Delhi: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has announced a 16-member Delhi men’s Under-16 squad for the 2026–27 Vijay Merchant Trophy, with Parth Dabas appointed captain for the team’s opening two matches. The league stage of the domestic tournament is scheduled to begin on November 14 in Gwalior. Dabas will lead the young Delhi side as it begins its campaign in the competition. The squad includes two wicketkeepers, Ayushman Adhikari and Yuvish Singh, along with a group of…

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MCA CELEBRATES T20 MUMBAI LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, WELCOMES NINTH FRANCHISE AS LEAGUE BUILDS ON GROWTH

Arijit Bose

‘Celebrating the Champions’ event honours the 2026 winners, marks the induction of the ninth franchise and underlines the league’s growing stature in Indian cricket Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today hosted ‘Celebrating the Champions’, an evening to honour the winners of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and celebrate the league’s growth, both on and off the field. The event celebrated the league’s progress as a competitive platform for cricketing talent as well as its growing commercial strength, with the formal induction of the ninth franchise marking an important milestone…

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Teachers Stage Protest at Gonda BSA Office, Demand Completion of Promotion Process by November 7

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Hundreds of teachers staged a protest at the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) office in Gonda, demanding timely promotions. The demonstration was organised at the call of the Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh under the leadership of district president Virendra Mishra. The protesting teachers demanded that the promotion process be completed by November 7, 2026. They also submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate, seeking necessary intervention to ensure that the process is completed within the stipulated deadline. Teachers and office-bearers from several blocks across the district participated in the demonstration, expressing…

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SP Raises Concern Over Alleged Fake Complaints to Delete Voters’ Names in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Samajwadi Party (SP) has raised objections to alleged attempts to remove the names of legitimate voters from electoral rolls in the 299-Tarabganj Assembly constituency in Gonda district through fabricated complaints. A delegation of senior party leaders and office-bearers, including former SP candidate Ram Bhajan Chaubey, submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Tarabganj, on Tuesday, demanding a high-level investigation into the complaints filed through Form 11 during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In the memorandum, signed by SP state executive committee members Vijay…

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AIIMS Rae Bareli Inaugurates Institutional Vehicle Parking and E-Library Portal

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, inaugurated two key facilities on November 3, 2026, aimed at improving campus infrastructure and strengthening academic and research resources. Executive Director Dr Amita Jain inaugurated the institute’s vehicle parking facility near the Ram Barrier at 11 am. The new facility is expected to provide organised parking for official institutional vehicles and improve traffic management within the campus. Later in the day, the Central Library organised the launch of an e-library portal along with a training session on digital…

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