Category: Featured News

IPS Rajeev Krishna Appointed Acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh, Becomes Fifth Successive Officer in Interim Role

Arijit Bose

No Extension for Incumbent DGP Prashant Kumar as Government Opts for Continuity with Trusted Officer Lucknow: In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the Acting Director General of Police (DGP), following the end of tenure of incumbent DGP Prashant Kumar, who has not been granted an extension. Krishna, a 1991-batch officer, becomes the fifth consecutive DGP in Uttar Pradesh to be appointed in an acting capacity, underlining the state’s continued reliance on temporary appointments amid UPSC-related constraints. Trusted Aide of CM…

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Pant’s Pricey Flop and Marsh’s Magic: LSG’s Wild Ride in IPL 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow leg of the IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was a rollercoaster for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), a team brimming with potential but haunted by inconsistency. With Rishabh Pant leading a star-studded squad, LSG’s seven home games yielded four wins and three losses, a record that kept them in the playoff hunt but ultimately saw them fall short. The drama, the fireworks, and the heartbreak in Lucknow painted a vivid picture of a team wrestling with its own strengths…

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Unmasking the Illusion: The Hidden Dangers of Tobacco and Nicotine Products

Arijit Bose

Prof. (Dr.) Ved Prakash, Head of DepartmentPulmonary and Critical Care Medicine,KGMU, U.P., Lucknow Lucknow: As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2025, the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, joins the global call to expose the manipulative tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry. This year’s theme — “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco & Nicotine Products” — highlights a growing concern: how industries are subtly, yet effectively, targeting the younger population through appealing packaging, flavored alternatives, and…

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MANTHAN at SMS Lucknow: “Unleash Your Best Self” with Industry Expert Sajid Patel

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In its continuous effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry, School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow successfully hosted an enlightening session under its flagship initiative “MANTHAN” — designed to equip students with real-world insights through direct interaction with industry leaders. The latest edition of MANTHAN featured an engaging and thought-provoking talk by Sajid Patel, Associate Vice President – HR & Head L&OD at Datamatics Global Services Ltd. A highly respected HR leader,  Patel brought with him a wealth of industry experience and sharp acumen in the domain…

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NGO ‘Inayat’ Distributes Earthen Pots to School Support Staff in a Noble Summer Initiative

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a compassionate gesture to help people cope with the scorching summer heat, NGO ‘Inayat’, led by its founder Nandini Goyal, collaborated with GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow, to distribute earthen pots to the school’s support staff under their ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign. On the afternoon of May 30, 2025, members of Inayat visited the school campus and handed over handcrafted clay pots to the auxiliary staff, offering them a natural and eco-friendly way to keep drinking water cool during the peak of summer. Commonly referred to as…

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India’s Economy Accelerates: Q4 FY25 GDP Growth Surges to 7.4%

Arijit Bose

New Delhi : India’s economy posted an impressive surge in the January–March quarter of FY25, with GDP growth accelerating to 7.4%, significantly surpassing market expectations of 6.85%. This robust performance comes on the heels of a 6.2% growth in the previous quarter (Q3 FY25), indicating strong momentum in domestic demand, capital investment, and agricultural output. Full-Year FY25 Growth Beats Estimates For the entire fiscal year 2024–25, India recorded a real GDP growth rate of 6.5%, outpacing ICRA and other agency forecasts pegged at 6.3%. In nominal terms, GDP rose by…

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IIT Kanpur’s Kotak School of Sustainability discusses Waste Management

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IIT Kanpur’s Kotak School of Sustainability

Kanpur: The Kotak School of Sustainability at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur organized a landmark event titled “Life of Waste: Managing Solid Waste in India through Innovation”. The event brought together research scholars, policy advisors, regional experts, and members of civil society to explore sustainable waste management models, policies, and the pressing challenges India faces in the sector. The program featured three thematic panel discussions focused on field-level practices, policy frameworks, and technological innovations in solid waste management. Panel 1: Ground Realities and Grassroots Models The first panel…

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U.P. RERA caution home buyers to be alert while buying homes.

Arijit Bose

U.P. RERA has again cautioned consumers buying homes in real estate projects. The most important message is that they should invest only in projects registered with U.P. RERA. Before booking a home or shop, they visit RERA’s portal and get complete and authentic information about the promoter and the project. All information related to the project, including complaints against the promoters, is available on RERA’s portal, they should use this information and avoid being traped. Lucknow/Gautam Buddha Nagar: U.P. RERA has once again cautioned all home buyers investing in real…

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Expert Lecture on Yoga Organised at BBD University under “Yoga Month” Initiative

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BBD University

Lucknow: Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organised an expert lecture as part of its “Yoga Month” celebrations. The event was themed “Yoga for Holistic Health: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Scientific Perspective”, aligning with the ministry’s chosen topic – “One Earth, One Health.” The primary objective was to highlight the scientific aspects of yoga and its relevance in contemporary health practices. The keynote speaker was Professor (Dr.) Dipeshwar Singh, Head of the Department of Yoga, Naturopathy and Cognitive Studies at Babasaheb…

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UP Youth to Get Priority in International Film City Institute Near Yamuna Expressway

Arijit Bose

State-of-the-art facility to train local talent in acting, editing, VFX, and more; job opportunities to follow training Lucknow – In a significant move aimed at empowering youth and boosting the local film industry, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of a modern Film Institute within the upcoming International Film City near the Yamuna Expressway. The institute will offer training in a wide array of disciplines including acting, scriptwriting, film editing, VFX, camera operation, lighting, fashion, and media & mass communication. Most notably, priority will be given to youth…

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