Category: India

Gorakhpur: In a historic moment for Purvanchal, the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur was held with great pride and enthusiasm. The event was graced by the President of India,  Droupadi Murmu, who commended the institute’s growing role in delivering quality healthcare and advancing medical education in eastern India. Also present at the landmark event were  Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh;  Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh;  Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare; and  Ravi Kishan, MP from Gorakhpur. President Murmu: AIIMS Gorakhpur…

New Delhi: In a significant stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever ‘QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission’ under the Wilmington Declaration. Two officers, including women officers from each country have embarked on board US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Stratton, which is currently sailing to Guam. The cross-embarkation mission marks an unprecedented step in QUAD Coast Guard collaboration, enhancing joint readiness, operational coordination, and domain awareness in support of a Free, Open,…

Lucknow: In the bustling streets of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganges carries dreams and dust, a young Alakh Pandey wove through the chaos on a simple bicycle. It was the early 2000s, and the Pandey family’s world had shrunk to a rented room in a slum. Alakh’s father, Satish, a private contractor, had sold their home to keep the family afloat, while his mother, Rajat, taught at Vishnu Bhagwan Public School. Money was scarce, but Alakh, barely in Class 6, carried a spark no poverty could dim. At an…

By Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: Dr. Priya Saxena, Associate Professor in the Department of Ancient History and Culture at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, represented India on the global stage by presenting her research paper at the 10th World Archaeological Congress (WAC-10) in Darwin, Australia. The prestigious conference is being jointly organized by Flinders University and Charles Darwin University’s Northern Institute from June 22 to 28, 2025. Dr. Saxena’s paper titled “Narratives Inclusivity in Indian Art through Symbolism: An Observation” was presented under the session “Emblem on the Move”.…

Lucknow: Starting July 1, 2025, long-distance train journeys in India are set to become more expensive, as the Indian Railways prepares to implement a fare hike under a new fare policy. The increase, though relatively modest compared to previous hikes, will apply only to passengers traveling more than 500 kilometers. What’s Changing? Sleeper and Second Seating (non-AC) classes: 1 paisa per km fare increase For a 1,000 km journey, passengers will pay ₹10 more. All AC classes (including AC Chair Car, 3AC, 2AC, and 1AC): 2 paisa per km fare…

New Delhi: In a startling new revelation, a study published in the scientific journal Icarus suggests that our Solar System might be far more vulnerable than previously believed. The research highlights that a passing star — especially one similar in mass to our Sun — could pose a serious threat to Earth and other planets, raising fundamental questions about the long-term stability of our cosmic neighborhood. What Does the Study Say? The research, based on thousands of computer simulations, indicates that if a star passes within 10,000 astronomical units (AU)…

New Delhi: In a major step toward military modernization, the Indian Army is set to replace its decades-old Sterling carbines with a new indigenously developed Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Bharat Forge Limited, has been awarded a ₹2,000 crore contract for the production of this cutting-edge weapon, making it one of the largest indigenous small arms deals in India’s defense history. From Vintage to Vanguard The current Sterling carbine, based on a 1940s design, has long been considered obsolete for…