Author: Arijit Bose

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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Navi Mumbai Named India’s Cleanest City; Surat Second, Vijayawada Third in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26

Arijit Bose

NEW DELHI – Navi Mumbai has been declared India’s cleanest city in the Centre’s annual Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, ending Indore’s eight-year run at the top. Surat in Gujarat took second place, while Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh came third. The results were announced on Wednesday at an awards ceremony in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the honours to the winning cities. Conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the survey assessed more than 4,700 urban local bodies across the country. Navi…

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Lucknow Mob Beats Mentally Challenged Woman Over Child-Lifting Suspicion; 3 Arrested

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – A mentally challenged woman was tied up and badly beaten by a mob in Lucknow’s Indiranagar area after locals wrongly suspected her of trying to lift a child. A video of the assault went viral on social media, prompting police action, and three people have been arrested. The incident took place early Tuesday morning near a poultry farm in the Sugamau shanty settlement, under the Indiranagar police station. According to police, the woman, identified as Lakshmi Rawat, a resident of Barabanki district, had wandered into the settlement and…

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Union Cabinet Clears ₹2,390 Crore Extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line

Arijit Bose

NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore. The new stretch will be an 8.449-km, fully elevated corridor with five new stations. Once it opens, the combined operational metro network across Noida and Greater Noida will grow to 71.878 km. Announcing the decision, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the corridor will significantly improve public transport in…

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President’s Bodyguard Jawan Shot in Head After Diwali Firecracker Row in Baghpat

Arijit Bose

BAGHPAT, Uttar Pradesh – A 26-year-old soldier of the President’s Bodyguard (PBG), the elite Army regiment that guards Rashtrapati Bhavan, was shot in the head during a quarrel over firecrackers on Diwali night in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district. Saurabh Tomar, a resident of Gopalpur Khadana village under Ramala police station, had come home on leave to celebrate the festival with his family. On the night of November 8, he was bursting crackers outside his house with his brothers Vineet and Mintu when two neighbouring brothers, Dheeraj and Monu, also known…

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