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India Rebukes Pakistan at UN: New Delhi Slams “State-Backed Misinformation” over Militancy Claims

Arijit Bose

UNITED NATIONS — India launched a sharp diplomatic counteroffensive against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing its neighbor of deploying state-backed misinformation to deflect accountability for internal security crises. Speaking during a high-profile UNSC debate focused on the security and political evolution of Afghanistan, the Indian delegation strongly criticized Islamabad’s recent administrative tactics, particularly its efforts to use controversial branding to rewrite the narrative surrounding militant groups operating within its borders. India Dismisses Accusations of External Influence Representing New Delhi on the global stage, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered…

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The Battle for Accountability: Dharmendra Pradhan Confronts a Generation’s Anger

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is facing perhaps the most challenging phase of his tenure as India’s education chief. A wave of student anger, fueled by examination controversies and amplified by social media, has culminated in public protests demanding accountability and reform. At the centre of the storm stands the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a youth-driven movement that has transformed online satire into real-world activism, placing Pradhan under unprecedented scrutiny. The movement’s first major demonstration at Jantar Mantar on June 6 has intensified national debate about examination integrity,…

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The Shah Factor: Driving the Modi Juggernaut Across India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years in office, one name consistently stands out in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s remarkable political rise across India—Union Home Minister and former BJP National President Amit Shah. Often described as the BJP’s master strategist and political tactician, Shah has played a pivotal role in transforming the party from a force primarily concentrated in the Hindi-speaking heartland into a formidable pan-India political organization. Over the past decade, Shah’s organizational vision, electoral management skills, and relentless focus on grassroots expansion have helped the…

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IVRI Installs Advanced Ion GeneStudio S5 Next-Generation Sequencing System to Strengthen Animal Disease Surveillance

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: In a significant step towards enhancing animal disease diagnostics and epidemic preparedness, the ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has installed a state-of-the-art Ion GeneStudio S5 Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) System at its Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis (CADRAD) in Bareilly. The advanced facility has been established under an Epidemic Fund-supported project, being implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, with financial support from the Epidemic Fund. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sohini De, Joint…

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Lucknow University Hosts Grand ‘Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav’ Ahead of International Yoga Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organized the “Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav 2026” at the playground of Lucknow University’s Second Campus in Jankipuram on Sunday morning. The programme commenced at 5:30 a.m. with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana in the presence of distinguished guests. The chief guest was Padma Shri Prof. Rajendra Prasad, while the event was presided over…

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Lucknow Has Emerged Among World-Class Cities, Says Rajnath Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, said that Lucknow has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade and has now established itself among the ranks of world-class cities. He made these remarks while addressing a Prabuddh Jan Samvad (Dialogue with Intellectuals) programme organized by West Mandal-2 of the West Assembly constituency. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi, intellectuals, senior citizens, social workers, traders, advocates, academicians, and BJP office-bearers. Interacting with the…

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Sanjay Dutt graces Lucknow Golf Club event for a cause

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt graced the Lucknow Golf Club with Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on World Environment Day. They were there for the Green Shift Golf Tournament Awards, which’s part of the Net Zero Sarojini Nagar initiative. This event is about taking care of the environment and stopping climate change. The event had a lot of people including sports fans, people who care about the environment, leaders and citizens. They all came together to encourage everyone to help protect the environment. Sanjay Dutt told everyone that we all…

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Adani Foundation and Anushka Foundation Join Hands to Transform the Lives of 10,000 Children with Clubfoot

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: Marking World Clubfoot Day, the Adani Foundation, the social development arm of the Adani Group, has announced a three-year partnership with the Anushka Foundation, a specialist non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication of clubfoot. The collaboration aims to provide treatment and long-term care to more than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across 61 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh. The partnership was formally launched at Manyavar Kanshiram Joint Hospital and Trauma Centre in Kanpur, one of Uttar Pradesh’s key public healthcare institutions. Uttar Pradesh…

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Borosil Unveils Dura Mixer Grinder in Lucknow, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Indian Households

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Borosil, India’s most trusted consumer brand, reinforced its growing presence in the home and kitchen appliances category with the unveiling of the Dura Mixer Grinder at an exclusive event in Lucknow. Hosted in partnership with Midland Microfin, the event brought together key channel partners, distributors, and industry stakeholders from across the region, providing a platform to showcase the brand’s latest innovation and strengthen engagement with its trade network. The launch was graced by Amardeep Singh Samra, Managing Director, Midland Microfin; Mr. Amitesh Kumar, President, Midland Microfin; and Mr. Satish…

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FICCI FLO Lucknow’s Green Initiative on World Environment Day

Arijit Bose

Launch of E-Waste Drive; Key Steps Taken to Promote Recycling and Sustainability Lucknow: On the occasion of World Environment Day, FICCI FLO Lucknow organized a special event at Hotel Saraca, Mall Avenue, strongly demonstrating its commitment to environmental conservation, the circular economy, and sustainable development. Held under the leadership of FLO Lucknow Chairperson Simran Sahni, the event was conducted under the ‘Circular Economy & Greentech’ vertical, with the aim of raising awareness about environmental sustainability and encouraging collective participation in building a greener future. The event emphasized that amidst growing…

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