Author: Arijit Bose

Delhi Police Pays Tribute to Fallen Personnel on Police Commemoration Day at National Police Memorial

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Delhi Police marked All India Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, remembering the officers and personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty. Senior officers, serving personnel and families of the fallen came together for the occasion. The day began early with a “Run for Martyrs,” which Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar flagged off from Nehru Park. Participants ran to the Memorial in solidarity with the bereaved families. On arrival, the Commissioner and other senior officers laid floral tributes to the martyrs.…

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CBI Arrests Two Enforcement Directorate Officials in Lucknow Over Bribery Case

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two officials of the Enforcement Directorate’s Lucknow Zone office, an Enforcement Officer and a Head Constable, in an alleged bribery case. The agency registered its case against the Head Constable and other unidentified ED officials after receiving a complaint. According to the complaint, the Head Constable asked the complainant’s father for a bribe, promising to help him in a matter being handled by the ED. The father had been summoned by the Lucknow Zone office twice, in August and September 2026.…

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DRDO and L&T Begin Phase-2 “Setting to Work” of Indigenous AIP Energy Module

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New Delhi: India’s push for longer-endurance conventional submarines moved a step forward on Saturday, when the next stage of trials began for its home-grown Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. Phase-2 of the Setting to Work (STW-2) for the system’s energy module got under way at Larsen & Toubro’s AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira. The AIP system has been developed by the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), a DRDO lab. It is built around fuel-cell technology that reduces a submarine’s dependence on atmospheric oxygen, which could let diesel-electric boats…

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President Murmu Confers Awards at 65th National Exhibition of Art and 3rd Print Biennale India

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred awards on 20 selected artists at the award ceremony of the 65th National Exhibition of Art and the 3rd Print Biennale India, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The ceremony was held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on October 21. Awards were also presented to five Grand Prize winners and four recipients of Honourable Mentions at the 3rd Print Biennale India. The event was attended by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of…

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KSSSCI Holds Three-Day Workshop to Develop Evidence-Based Cancer Care Guidelines

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Lucknow: The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow, organised a three-day workshop to develop scientifically evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. Inaugurating the workshop, institute director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt emphasised that healthcare guidelines in India should be formulated in accordance with the country’s specific needs, disease patterns and available healthcare infrastructure. Several experts from leading medical and research institutions shared their experiences and insights during the workshop. They included Dr Rupa Hariprasad (DHR-ICMR, New Delhi), Prof. Balendra Pratap Singh (KGMU, Lucknow), Dr Rizwan S.A. (ICMR-NIE, Chennai),…

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Mother Seva Sansthan to Launch New Initiative to Promote Rural Artists

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Lucknow: Mother Seva Sansthan, known for its work in social service and public welfare, is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at identifying and promoting talented artists from rural areas. The initiative seeks to provide a wider platform to folk artists and traditional performers who often struggle to gain recognition due to a lack of resources, guidance and opportunities. The proposed unit will focus on discovering, nurturing and promoting rural talent across various art forms, including folk dance, traditional singing, handicrafts and painting. Through this effort, the organisation aims…

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68,500 Assistant Teacher Recruitment: Protesters Submit Memorandum to Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar

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Lucknow: Candidates protesting alleged reservation discrepancies in the 2018 recruitment of 68,500 assistant teachers in Uttar Pradesh have submitted a memorandum to Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, seeking implementation of the State Backward Classes Commission’s order, revision of the results and appointments for eligible candidates. The candidates have been staging a continuous protest at Lucknow’s Eco Garden for the past 53 days. Their delegation met Rajbhar again to press for an early resolution of the long-pending issue concerning reservation benefits for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Tufan Singh, who is…

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Strong Democracy Must Ensure Dignity for Every Citizen: Anurag Azad

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Lucknow: Anurag Azad, state president of the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and Ramabai Chetna Sansthan, Uttar Pradesh, has emphasised the need to strengthen social justice, constitutional values and equal opportunities, saying that a strong democracy is one in which every citizen is treated with dignity and respect. Commenting on the political discourse ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Azad said issues concerning constitutional rights, social equality, employment, education, inflation and the welfare of disadvantaged communities were likely to remain central to public debate. He said that if Samajwadi Party…

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Naveen Bhatnagar Elected President, Mahendra Pratap General Secretary Unopposed

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Lucknow: The 36th convention of the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department Stenographers Association was held at the auditorium of the Irrigation Department headquarters in Lucknow, where all office-bearers were elected unopposed by unanimous consent. The convention was conducted in two sessions. The first featured the convention proceedings, including the welcome and felicitation of guests and addresses by speakers. The second session was devoted to the election process. The election officer announced the names of the newly elected office-bearers after all candidates were declared elected unopposed. Naveen Bhatnagar was elected president, while…

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Every Eligible Voter’s Participation Is Vital to Democracy: Anil Yadav

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Lucknow: Anil Yadav, former member of the Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission, has called for a more effective voter awareness campaign, stressing that every eligible citizen must be encouraged to register on the electoral rolls and participate in the democratic process. Yadav also raised questions about the Election Commission’s publicity efforts, stating that inadequate awareness among citizens and limited outreach by the concerned authorities could hinder efforts to ensure wider voter registration. He said registering on the electoral rolls was not merely a formality but an important democratic right…

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