Author: Arijit Bose

Acer Electric Vehicles to Expand UP Presence with Fourth Retail Outlet in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Danish Azad Ansari to Attend Inauguration as Special Guest Lucknow: Acer Electric Vehicles is set to strengthen its presence in Uttar Pradesh with the opening of a new retail outlet in Lucknow. The store will be the brand’s fourth retail outlet in the state, following its existing outlets in Varanasi, Mathura and Gorakhpur. Danish Azad Ansari, Minister of State in the Uttar Pradesh government, will attend the inauguration ceremony as the special guest. Operating under the Acer trademark licensed by Acer Incorporated to Think eBikeGo Private Limited, the Lucknow outlet…

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‘Yaadein’ Celebrates the Musical Legacy of Begum Akhtar in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi organised its annual musical programme ‘Yaadein’ on October 30 to commemorate the legacy of legendary ghazal singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Begum Akhtar. The event, held at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium of the Akademi, featured performances by established artistes and emerging singers. The programme was organised in keeping with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of promoting and preserving art and culture, under the inspiration and guidance of Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh. Akademi chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, vice-chairperson Vibha Singh…

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Kiran Foundation Spreads Diwali Cheer Among Children Through Happiness Kits

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Continuing its tradition of spreading joy during Diwali, Kiran Foundation organised a series of activities under its initiative ‘Diwali Khushiyon Wali’, distributing Happiness Kits among children from different backgrounds. The foundation began its celebrations at Vidya Mandir Girls School, where around 135 children received Happiness Kits. The distribution took place in the presence of the school’s principal, Rashmi Yadav, school coordinator Khushboo and other staff members. Representing the foundation were Manas Mitra, IT Coordinator, BJP, and Upanshu. The team later visited Nirvan Rehabilitation Centre along with Shivpal Sawaria, patron…

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Divisional Commissioner Orders Action to Protect Valuable Gram Sabha Land in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Additional Commissioner’s Court passes final order in 1996 land exchange case involving property along Gonda-Lucknow National Highway; alleged forged signatures of then SDM emerge Gonda: In a significant move to protect public land and ensure the integrity of revenue records, the Additional Commissioner (Administration-II) Court has passed a final order in a long-pending dispute over the exchange of valuable Gram Sabha land in Narayanpur Majha village of Karnailganj tehsil in Gonda district. The decision, dated October 28, 2026, was taken in the case of Gram Sabha Narayanpur Majha versus Jagdamba…

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Gonda to Witness Grand Hanumant Procession Ahead of Eight-Day Religious Festival

Arijit Bose

51-Kundiya Mahayagya and Shri Hanumant Katha to be held from November 13 to 20 Gonda: Gonda is set to take on a devotional atmosphere with the Shri Hanumant Katha and Hanumant Mahayagya organised by the Shri Mehandipur Balaji Parivar. Preparations for the eight-day religious event have gathered pace, with a grand Kalash and Nishan procession scheduled for Thursday, November 12. A meeting of the organising committee was held at Shri Mahadev Lawn on Wednesday to finalise arrangements. Members appealed to devotees to participate in large numbers and seek blessings through…

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AIIMS Raebareli Successfully Performs Complex Laparoscopic Rectopexy on Two Patients

Arijit Bose

61-year-old man and 43-year-old woman treated for Grade-IV rectal prolapse using minimally invasive surgery Raebareli: The Department of General Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, has successfully performed laparoscopic abdominal mesh rectopexy on two patients suffering from severe Grade-IV rectal prolapse, providing relief through advanced minimally invasive surgery. One of the patients, a 61-year-old man, was suffering from recurrent Grade-IV rectal prolapse, a condition in which the entire rectum protrudes through the anal opening. The patient had been experiencing the problem for a prolonged period,…

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Sachin Tendulkar Gifts Prized Bats and Memorabilia to MCA Museum; ‘Batography’ Exhibition to Open November 16

Arijit Bose

MUMBAI – Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will donate some of his most treasured possessions, including bats he used to score his hundred international centuries, to the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. The collection will be unveiled at a special event on November 16, 2026, the date on which Tendulkar retired from international cricket 13 years ago after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will mark the occasion with an exhibition titled “Batography”. Drawing on the idea of…

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Indian-Origin Harvard Student Develops Affordable Device to Detect Brain Injuries in Athletes

Arijit Bose

Radhika Saran and her team win the 2026 James Dyson Award for an innovation designed to make early concussion screening more accessible Massachusetts: An Indian-origin student associated with Harvard University, Radhika Saran, along with her teammates Cleo Pontone and Sophia DeVito, has developed an affordable device that could help identify potential brain injuries among athletes. Their innovation, named Rumble Rims, has received the prestigious 2026 James Dyson Award. The device is designed to make preliminary screening for possible brain injuries quicker and more accessible, particularly in schools, sports academies and…

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Senior Democrats Question Trump Envoys’ Role in Ukraine Peace Talks

Arijit Bose

WASHINGTON – Three senior Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the part played by President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. They warn that the reported negotiating approach could weaken Kyiv’s position, split Western allies and strain NATO’s security commitments in Europe. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Adam Smith, along with Senator Jack Reed, have urged Trump not to accept any deal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory or make concessions that strengthen Russia’s strategic position. Their worry…

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Indian Army Turns to MSMEs and Start-Ups to Develop 300 Critical Tank Spares, Reduce Import Dependence

Arijit Bose

New initiative aims to address supply chain bottlenecks, strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and improve operational readiness of armoured forces New Delhi: The Indian Army is stepping up its engagement with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups to develop and manufacture 300 critical spare parts for tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, including the T-72 and T-90 main battle tanks. The initiative is aimed at addressing persistent supply chain bottlenecks, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening India’s domestic defence manufacturing capabilities. It also seeks to overcome delays in the…

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