Author: Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance Industries and Jio Platforms will jointly invest up to ₹10 lakh crore in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next seven years. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, the Reliance Industries Chairman said the investment is not aimed at boosting valuations but is a patient, disciplined commitment to nation-building. “This is capital designed to create sustainable economic value and strategic strength for decades to come,” he said. Ambani noted that the biggest constraint in AI today…

Chandauli: With the festival of Holi approaching, lakhs of people working in different parts of the country are preparing to travel home to celebrate with their families. In view of the anticipated rush, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special Holi trains on key Uttar Pradesh–Bihar routes. According to Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railway, the Railways will operate nine pairs (18 trains) of Holi Special services to accommodate the additional passenger load. The move is expected to provide significant relief to travelers heading to…

Lucknow: A sharp debate unfolded in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council on Wednesday over the operation of government and private cruise services on the Ganga River in Varanasi. The discussion saw pointed questions from the Opposition and a detailed response from the state government. Samajwadi Party member Ashutosh Sinha raised queries regarding the number of government and private cruises operating in Varanasi, the standards governing their operations, and whether the relevant details would be tabled in the House. Responding to the concerns, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that…

Lucknow: Political rhetoric in Uttar Pradesh has intensified once again after senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the state government and the Deputy Chief Minister. Yadav alleged that the government has drifted away from core public issues and is disconnected from ground realities. Questioning the functioning of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, he said mere statements are not enough and that the government must be held accountable to the people. He further claimed that the administration has not shown seriousness on several pressing matters…

Lucknow: Political activity has intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with Mohan Bhagwat holding a series of key meetings during his visit to the state. After his Gorakhpur tour, the RSS chief arrived in Lucknow and met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for nearly 40 minutes at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar. On Thursday morning, Bhagwat also held separate meetings with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak before leaving for Meerut. While no official statement was issued, the meetings are being viewed as…