Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Police Bust ₹2.75 Crore GST Fraud Involving Fake Firms and Bogus ITC

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – A major Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth over ₹2.75 crore has been uncovered in Lucknow, where police exposed a network of shell companies allegedly created to generate and sell fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC). The operation was carried out jointly by the Cyber Cell, Surveillance Unit, and local police from the Itaunja area. Investigators revealed that more than 15 fake firms were floated solely to fabricate transactions and claim bogus tax credits. Four Arrested, Mastermind Absconding Police have arrested four accused in connection with the case. However,…

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Shah Sets 2029 Target to Eliminate Terrorism and Insurgency

Arijit Bose

New Delhi – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced an ambitious roadmap to strengthen India’s internal security, stating that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency in the North-East will be fully eradicated by 2029, while Maoist violence is targeted to end by March 31, 2026. He made the remarks while addressing the 79th foundation day celebration of the Delhi Police in the national capital. Expansion of Safe City Surveillance Highlighting steps to modernize policing in Delhi, Shah announced a major expansion of the Safe City project. Around 2,100…

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From Sputnik Dreams to NASA Telescope Leadership: The Journey of Hashima Hasan

Arijit Bose

Washington D.C. – The journey of Indian-born scientist Hashima Hasan — from a childhood inspired by Sputnik to leadership roles in NASA’s most advanced space telescopes — exemplifies decades of dedication, international collaboration, and scientific resilience. A Childhood Spark On a cool October morning in 1957, seven-year-old Hasan stood in her family courtyard in Lucknow, gazing at the faint arc of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. Her grandmother had gathered the household to witness the event, and the sight ignited a lifelong passion for space science. Hasan later recalled that…

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Hilary Duff Reflects on Return to Music After a Decade Away

Arijit Bose

Los Angeles – Actress and singer Hilary Duff has opened up about her decision to return to music after nearly ten years, as she prepares to release her upcoming album, Luck… or Something. A Creative Comeback After stepping away from recording for over a decade, Duff says the timing finally felt right to revisit her music career. In a recent conversation with Glamour magazine, she explained that the decision was driven by artistic curiosity and personal growth. “I wanted to push myself creatively and reconnect with listeners in a way that…

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Shami’s Eight-Wicket Masterclass Powers Bengal in Ranji Trophy Semi-Final

Arijit Bose

Kolkata – Mohammed Shami produced one of the finest spells of his domestic career, claiming eight wickets to put Bengal in a commanding position against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. The performance drew admiration from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who praised Shami’s dedication to domestic cricket. Career-Best Figures Set the Tone Shami’s figures of 8/90 marked his best return in first-class cricket, highlighting his ability to dominate in high-pressure situations. The right-arm pacer consistently extracted movement with the new ball,…

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AI Buzz Boosts Indian Equities; Domestic Flows Keep Markets Steady

Arijit Bose

New Delhi – Indian equity benchmarks opened on a steady note Thursday, extending gains recorded over the past three sessions as investors closely tracked developments from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Market participants remained cautiously optimistic, supported by stable domestic flows and firm global cues. Benchmarks Open with Modest Advances By 9:30 a.m., the BSE Sensex inched up 35 points, or 0.04 percent, to 83,769, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 30 points, or 0.12 percent, to 25,850. Broader market indices mirrored this performance, with the…

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Mayawati Confirms BSP Will Contest 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections Independently

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has officially stated that her party will not enter into any alliances for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. She dismissed recent media speculation about potential electoral partnerships, affirming that the BSP is preparing to fight the polls on its own with the aim of securing a full majority. Rumours Denied Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mayawati called reports of alliance talks “unfounded” and politically motivated. She urged the public not to be misled by what she described as fabricated stories, emphasizing that…

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When Will Major Dhyan Chand Receive the Bharat Ratna? A Renewed Call for Honour

Arijit Bose

By Dr Atul Malikram, Political Strategist New Delhi: The debate over conferring India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand has resurfaced with renewed intensity. Political strategist Dr Atul Malikram has questioned why the man who led India to global glory during colonial rule is yet to receive the nation’s supreme civilian recognition. It is often recalled that after India’s spectacular victory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, German dictator Adolf Hitler was so impressed by Dhyan Chand’s brilliance that he reportedly offered him a high-ranking…

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Mukta Arts, Green Gold Animation Join Hands to Reimagine Iconic Films as Animated Universe

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a landmark move that bridges classic Indian cinema with cutting-edge animation, Mukta Arts and Green Gold Animation have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and produce animated shows and feature films based on Mukta Arts’ celebrated intellectual properties (IPs). The collaboration marks a strategic expansion for Mukta Arts into the fast-growing animation space. In 2025, the company launched SGM Animation Studio, a dedicated animation and gaming division focused on the development, production, and co-production of animated films, series, comic books, and games. The…

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CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited IPO to Open on February 23; Price Band Fixed at ₹1,000–₹1,053 Per Share

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (“CleanMax”), India’s largest commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy provider, has announced the price band for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) at ₹1,000 to ₹1,053 per Equity Share of face value ₹1 each. The IPO will open for subscription on February 23, 2026, and close on February 25, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 14 Equity Shares, and in multiples of 14 Equity Shares thereafter. Issue Structure The IPO comprises: A fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹1,200 crore;…

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