Across India’s rural heartland, influencer didis are taking the reins of social progress

Their success stories are inspiring entire communities to transcend economic and gender barriers New Delhi: Deep-seated systemic issues such as rural inequality, poverty, and exclusion continue to shape the realities of rural India. Persistent challenges – agrarian distress, employment insecurity, generational poverty, and the discrimination faced by women, girls, and other vulnerable groups – reinforce the sharp rural-urban divide and limit access to education, fair wages, healthcare, and digital resources. Yet, amid these complex and ever-evolving conditions, stories of resurgence offer hope. They demonstrate that multidimensional poverty and entrenched gender…

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Chief Minister assured investors of full support from the Uttar Pradesh government at every level

Singapore/Lucknow: On the very first day of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore visit, the Government of Uttar Pradesh achieved a major success. Universal Success Group has signed three important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for a total investment of ₹6,650 crore in the state. These investments will be made in strategic sectors such as group housing, logistics, and hyperscale data centers. These 3 projects will also generate employment for more than 20,000 people. The Chief Minister apprised investors of Uttar Pradesh’s policy stability, enhanced connectivity, and rapidly developing industrial infrastructure. The…

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Guwahati Terminal Expansion Boosts Assam’s Connectivity; Annual Capacity Rises to 13 Million

Guwahati: The new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) commenced commercial operations this evening, raising the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity to 13 million. The expansion significantly strengthens Guwahati’s position as the strategic aviation gateway to India’s Northeast and a key link to South and Southeast Asia. The terminal was inaugurated on December 20, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The operational launch ceremony was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator.…

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RMLIMS Director Honoured with Prestigious National Award at NCICON-2026, Dehradun

Dehradun: It is a matter of immense pride for Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, that its Director, Prof. (Dr.) C. M. Singh, has been honoured with the prestigious Prof. Kamlakar Tripathi Excellence Award in Public Health and Community Medicine at the 2nd National Congress on Nutrition and Public Health (NCICON-2026) held at Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun. The award was formally conferred during the national congress in recognition of his outstanding contributions, visionary leadership, and sustained work in the field of public health and community…

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Public Awareness Crucial to Combat Impending Water Crisis: Rajiv Kumar

LUCKNOW – In a move to address the escalating concerns over global water scarcity, Rajiv Kumar, Chief Engineer of the Central Water Commission (CWC), emphasized that turning water conservation into a mass movement is the need of the hour. His remarks came during an exclusive conversation with RJ Abhishek Sharma, broadcast via Radio KGMU Goonj, the community radio station of King George’s Medical University. A Call for Individual Responsibility Speaking on the potential for a severe future water crisis, Mr. Kumar appealed to the public to practice “water wisdom” in…

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KGMU’s HRF Expansion: 3 New Outlets Launched Under Vice Chancellor’s Visionary Leadership

LUCKNOW – In a significant move toward making healthcare more affordable and accessible, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has launched three new Hospital Revolving Fund (HRF) medicine outlets. Spearheaded by the visionary leadership of the Honorable Vice Chancellor, this expansion brings the total number of operational centers to 25, reinforcing KGMU’s commitment to providing high-quality medicines at minimal rates. The successful rollout of these facilities was executed under the guidance of Chairman Prof. Kumar Shantanu, coordinated by Faculty In-charge Prof. Balendra, and supported by the administrative and financial strategies of…

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Beyond the Blueprint: When Data Meets the Human Heart in Lucknow

Lucknow: In an age where progress is often measured by cold spreadsheets and shifting decimal points, a recent gathering at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) offered something far more profound: a soul. Hosted in collaboration with Lucknow Bioscope, the evening marked the launch of Every Last Girl: A Journey to Educate India’s Forgotten Daughters, a book that serves as both a roadmap of past victories and a manifesto for the work yet to be done. The air in the room was thick with the weight of “forgotten stories” as…

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Goel Institute of Technology and Management Secures Two Design Registrations from Patent Office

Lucknow: Goel Institute of Technology and Management (GITM), Lucknow, has achieved a significant milestone in research and innovation with the successful registration of two innovative designs by the Patent Office, Government of India under the provisions of the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001. The first design, Design No. 485287-001, dated December 27, 2025, has been registered under Class 14-02 for the “Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer Analysis Device.” The registration has been granted in the names of Goel Institute of Technology and Management; Prof. (Dr.) Shailendra Kumar Shukla;…

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ICDS Department and Adani Foundation Sign MoU for ‘Suposhan Project’ in Sonbhadra

Lucknow/Sonbhadra: In a significant step toward strengthening nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adani Foundation for the implementation of the “Suposhan Project” in Sonbhadra district. The MoU was signed in the gracious presence of Cabinet Minister Baby Rani Maurya. Senior officials attending the event included Additional Chief Secretary (Child Development & Nutrition) Leena Johri, ICDS Director Sarnit Kaur Broca, and Deputy Director Dr. Anupama Shandilya. Representing the Adani Group were North India Head and Senior Vice…

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HackWithSmile.In: UP’s Premier Cybersecurity Movement Set to Energize Lucknow on March 14

Lucknow: Cybersecurity is no longer a niche specialization — it has become the backbone of every digital ecosystem being built today. As Uttar Pradesh accelerates its digital transformation across governance, startups, fintech, education, and enterprise sectors, the need for skilled cyber defenders has never been greater. Rising to meet this demand is HackWithSmile.In, a premier Cybersecurity Conference & Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge that aims to unite students, professionals, industry leaders, and innovators under one powerful mission: Hack • Learn • Win • Smile. Positioned as more than just a…

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