Category: India

Lucknow: A fresh political debate has erupted across the country following the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati launching a sharp attack on major political rivals. In a strongly worded post on social media platform X, the BSP supremo targeted the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Samajwadi Party (SP), questioning their commitment to marginalized communities in the context of women’s reservation. The Women’s Reservation Act, passed in 2023, mandates 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and the…

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Chandigarh: A dramatic political churn has reportedly jolted India’s contemporary political landscape, with claims emerging that seven Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including senior leader Raghav Chadha, have switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While the development has not been independently verified in full, the political reverberations have already triggered a national debate on the stability of AAP, particularly in its strongest base—Punjab. If confirmed, the collective exit of such a significant number of MPs would mark one of the most…

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Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Conducts Surprise Inspection at Babu Ishwar Sharan Hospital, Orders Immediate Repair of Ventilators Gonda: In a bid to strengthen healthcare services, Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal carried out a surprise inspection at Babu Ishwar Sharan Hospital, a hospital affiliated with the autonomous state medical college. During the inspection, the commissioner thoroughly reviewed key facilities, including the emergency ward, OPD, and general wards. She closely examined cleanliness standards and directed officials to ensure that patients are provided with clean bedsheets that are changed regularly. She also…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Haj 2026 from Lucknow, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage journey with enhanced facilities and technological integration. A total of 427 pilgrims, including 222 men and 205 women, departed on the inaugural flight. The minister extended his best wishes to the pilgrims on behalf of the state government and wished them a safe and fulfilling spiritual journey. Government Ensures Comprehensive Arrangements Addressing the gathering, Ansari said…

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Lucknow: Villages across Uttar Pradesh witnessed vibrant democratic participation as National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated with enthusiasm, turning chaupals into hubs of discussion, planning, and collective decision-making. From gram panchayats to district headquarters, a series of programmes highlighted the importance of grassroots governance, public participation, and rural development. The celebrations reflected the core strength of India’s Loktantra—its deep roots in village institutions. Special Gram Sabhas Held Across the State On the occasion, special Gram Sabha meetings were organised in villages throughout the state. Rural residents actively participated, offering suggestions…

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Greater Noida: Highlighting India’s rapid transformation into a global digital powerhouse, Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said that the Digital India initiative has enabled the country to build one of the world’s strongest digital public infrastructures, fundamentally reshaping the financial ecosystem. He was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Money Alpha 360° Summit, organised by India Exposition Mart Limited at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. India Leads in Real-Time Digital Transactions In his keynote address, Nandi said India now accounts for…

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Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen school education, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out the School Chalo Abhiyan in mission mode, aiming to ensure that no child between the ages of 6 and 14 remains out of school. A special statewide drive will be conducted from May 1 to identify and enrol out-of-school and dropout children, particularly those living in slums, labour colonies, and brick kiln areas. The initiative reflects the government’s focus not only on enrolment but also on ensuring that children continue their education within the…

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Lucknow: A grand convention and felicitation ceremony was organised on the occasion of World Veterinary Day by the Uttar Pradesh Veterinary Association at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Center in Lucknow. The event brought together veterinary professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to recognise the critical role of veterinarians in strengthening livestock health and food security. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Dharampal Singh, who holds the portfolios of Livestock Development and Dairy Development, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he emphasised that veterinarians are not just caregivers for animals…

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Lucknow: A wide array of student-led innovations took centre stage at the final project evaluation programme organized by the Council of Science and Technology Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP), where engineering students presented cutting-edge solutions addressing social and environmental challenges. The event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, Nabiullah Road, in Lucknow. The initiative, launched in 2017, invites final-year B.Tech students from across the state to submit innovative, application-oriented projects. For the 2025–26 cycle, a total of 399 projects were received from various technical universities and institutions. Following expert evaluation, 60 projects were…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said that cultural and literary events like Rashmirathi Parv play a vital role in strengthening the spirit of nationalism among the younger generation. He was addressing the closing ceremony of the three-day festival held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The event was organized to mark the 52nd death anniversary of noted Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and the diamond jubilee year of his iconic work Rashmirathi. The three-day programme, which began on April 24, concluded with grand cultural performances and literary…

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