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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Shaky Alliances and a Clash Between Youth and Experience

Arijit Bose

Patna| The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have emerged as a decisive moment in Indian politics — marked by unstable alliances, ideological shifts, and a direct contest between youthful dynamism and seasoned political experience. The outcome is expected to shape not only Bihar’s political trajectory but also influence national power equations ahead of 2026. This election stands apart from its predecessors, largely due to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s repeated political realignments. His recent return to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a record ninth term as Chief Minister has transformed…

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Voter List Revision Drive Begins in Uttar Pradesh: Every Voter to Be Reverified

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Following Bihar, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list has now begun in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step toward ensuring greater accuracy and transparency in the electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) formally launched the drive with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announcing that the process would begin from October 28 across the state. The campaign aims to update the voter rolls, remove names of deceased or ineligible voters, and include new eligible citizens. According to the Election Commission, the revision will…

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SGPGI Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Walkathon and Pink Ball Cricket League

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a vibrant Walkathon and Pink Ball Cricket Mini League, reinforcing the message — “Timely screening saves lives.” Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women globally, affecting nearly one in eight women at some stage in their lives. Experts emphasize that early detection leads to successful treatment and full recovery. To spread this message, SGPGI’s Breast Health Program and the Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery organized a series of events throughout…

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Loutanram Nishad Urges SP Workers to Mobilize for Mission 2027

Arijit Bose

Accuses BJP-RSS of Weakening the Constitution, Promoting Manusmriti Ideology Lucknow/Ayodhya: In a significant political outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party leader and Gosainganj Assembly candidate Chaudhary Loutanram Nishad addressed the PDA Jan Panchayat organized at Ghuri Tikar village under the Gosainganj constituency. The event, hosted by Narsingh Yadav and convened by former village head Rajdev Yadav, drew large participation from party workers and community representatives. Calling upon Samajwadi Party workers to unite wholeheartedly under Mission 2027, Nishad described SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as a “true champion of…

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Indian Short Film Ghuspethiya Kaun Earns International Recognition for Highlighting Man–Animal Conflict

Arijit Bose

Only Indian Film to Reach the Finals of the Los Angeles Independent Short Awards Lucknow — The thought-provoking short film Ghuspethiya Kaun, which raises a powerful voice on the issue of man–animal conflict, has made India proud by securing a place in the final round of the Los Angeles Independent Short Awards. The competition features entries from 25 countries, and Ghuspethiya Kaun is the only Indian film to have reached the finals this year. The film was also honoured at the Lucknow Short Film Festival, where acclaimed actress Huma Qureshi and…

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PhD Research Work Completed by Juhi Naseem in Department of Law, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Research Scholar, of Law deptt MJPRU Juhi Naseem has completed her research work under the guidance and supervision of Prof.(Dr.) Gurmeet Singh, Professor, K.G.K College, Moradabad. The title of the PhD research is “Law Relating to Child Labour in India with Special Reference to Hotel Industry in Bareilly District”. This research work provides a comprehensive analysis of child labour laws in India, focusing on their application and enforcement in the hotel industry within Bareilly District. The study explores the socio-economic, legal, historical, regulatory, digital, judicial, and empirical dimensions of…

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TLT Weekend Long Read: MTV and the Great Indian Garage Uprising

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The monsoon of 1992 smelled like wet earth and diesel. In a two-room flat above a kirana store in Mumbai’s Bandra, four kids who’d never left Maharashtra stared at a flickering television. The screen glowed with a grainy video: four guys in kurtas and ripped jeans, hair in their eyes, thrashing guitars in a college canteen. The song was “Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” and the channel was MTV India. One of the kids, a wiry drummer named Arjun, felt the floor tilt. “That could be us,” he whispered. His…

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Kim Jong Un Honors Fallen Soldiers of Ukraine War, Plans Memorial Construction in Pyongyang

Arijit Bose

North Korean leader calls the fallen “true patriots,” underscores military ties with Russia Pyongyang | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to build a memorial in Pyongyang to honor soldiers who reportedly died while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The move underscores North Korea’s deepening military and diplomatic alignment with Moscow, as both nations continue to strengthen ties amid global tensions. According to North Korean state media, the foundation stone of the memorial was laid this week in the capital city. The ceremony was attended by Russian…

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New Face, Same Madness: Nishant Malkani Enters the Masti League

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: When television’s charming lead Nishant Malkani decided to swap his daily-soap drama for Bollywood’s most mischievous franchise, Masti 4, it wasn’t just another casting update—it was a reinvention story straight out of a movie script. The actor, who once ruled hearts in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega and grabbed headlines on Bigg Boss 14, has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation—physically, emotionally, and professionally. For this latest installment of the cult comedy series, Nishant stars alongside the iconic trio Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, as well as Tusshar Kapoor,…

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HDFC Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit, Surpasses ₹18,000 Crore Mark

Arijit Bose

Mumbai/ Lucknow: HDFC Bank has announced its financial results for the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting a robust 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone net profit. The bank’s profit after tax (PAT) reached ₹18,641.28 crore, compared to ₹16,820.97 crore in the same period last year. The net interest income (NII) — the difference between interest earned and interest paid — rose 4.8% to ₹31,551.5 crore from ₹30,113.9 crore a year ago. The bank’s core net interest margin stood at 3.27% on total assets. Other income (non-interest revenue) for the quarter…

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