Category: India

Lucknow: The first-ever collaborative feature film between India and Vietnam, Love in Vietnam, had its world premiere at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), receiving an enthusiastic response from global audiences and industry leaders. Speaking at the event, Ngô Phương Lan, Festival Director and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA), shared: “This film is the embodiment of deep affection between the Vietnamese and Indian people — a beautiful symbol of love that transcends all challenges, barriers, and differences.” India’s Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam, Ajungla Jamir,…

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Lucknow – Expanding its organizational structure, the Akhil Vishva Satya Sanatan Sangh has appointed Dr. Rajeev Verma as the State President (Prant Pramukh) for Uttar Pradesh. The Akhil Vishva Satya Sanatan Sangh works with the motto “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family), aiming to promote and uplift Sanatan Dharma while working towards the eradication of deep-rooted social evils such as caste discrimination and other societal biases. Dr. Rajeev Verma, a well-known social worker, is currently serving as the Dean of Student Welfare at a private international university. Sharing the…

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Lucknow : In a bid to address the ongoing challenges faced by retail agri product traders in Uttar Pradesh, a delegation of traders led by Sanjay Gupta, State President of Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal, met Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a formal memorandum highlighting the core issues plaguing the retail agri trade sector — especially those involving fertilizer pricing and unregulated procurement practices by manufacturing companies and wholesale distributors. Sanjay Gupta emphasized the need for the government…

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Lucknow: The much-awaited Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2025 is set to be held from July 4 to 6 at Awadh Shilpgram in Lucknow, with a focus on showcasing the state’s diverse and high-quality mango varieties and related value-added products. Minister of State for Horticulture and Agricultural Export (Independent Charge) Mr. Dinesh Pratap Singh has directed officials to ensure maximum display of unique mango varieties and mango-based products at the three-day event. The festival aims to serve as a vibrant platform for farmers, startups, entrepreneurs, and exporters to exhibit their produce…

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Varanasi : In a significant move to honour and highlight India’s rich tribal heritage, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Tribal Welfare Department, will celebrate ‘Tribal Pride Year 2025’. The grand celebration is scheduled for November 2025, to mark the centenary birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The initiative will also see active participation from the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting held on Monday at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall at BHU, chaired by…

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Kanpur — In a significant step towards aligning innovation with quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, partnered with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur to host a transformative workshop titled “From Innovation to Impact: BIS Standards Serving the Startups.” The event brought together emerging startups, innovators, and national standards leaders for an intensive dialogue on how Indian Standards can drive growth, enhance quality, and unlock global market opportunities for the country’s burgeoning…

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Lucknow:  A massive protest erupted in Lucknow on Tuesday as hundreds of students under the banner of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) marched towards the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, challenging the state government’s decision to close over 27,000 primary and upper primary schools with fewer than 50 students. The controversial policy involves the pairing or merging of under-enrolled government schools with nearby institutions—a move the Yogi Adityanath-led government claims will improve educational efficiency. However, student activists and opposition leaders call it a “dictatorial and anti-education decision”, arguing that…

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Kolkata – The classrooms are silent. The once-bustling corridors of one of Kolkata’s most prestigious law colleges now echo with anger, grief, and a resolute call for justice. After a 24-year-old female student was allegedly raped on campus, the institution has suspended all academic activities indefinitely—plunging the student body into mourning, protest, and a search for answers. The horrific incident, which took place on June 25 in the quarters of a campus security guard, has shaken the college to its core. The accused: four men, including Monojit Mishra, a 31-year-old…

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New Delhi: In a bold move to combat rising air pollution, the Delhi government has officially enforced its ban on supplying fuel to aging vehicles starting Tuesday. Under tight surveillance, a sweeping crackdown was launched across the capital, targeting gasoline cars older than 15 years and diesel vehicles over 10 years. The enforcement campaign, part of Delhi’s broader environmental protection initiative, began at 6 a.m. and saw the deployment of multiple enforcement teams comprising personnel from the Transport Department, Delhi Police, Traffic Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).…

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