Category: India

Lucknow: The sixth day of the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya, Charbagh, witnessed a strong turnout, with readers showing growing interest not only in Hindi and English books but also in Urdu literature. Reflecting the city’s rich cultural heritage, Urdu titles attracted a significant number of buyers. Publishers reported high demand for several notable works. At Vilayat Publications, books like The Status of Women—exploring women’s issues from an Islamic perspective—gained popularity. Readers also showed interest in Islam and Today’s Human by Syed Mohammad Taba Tabai, and The 250-Year-Old Human…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Department of Information Technology and Electronics organized the grand ‘Generation AI @2047 Summit’ in Lucknow, placing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the center of the state’s development vision. The event, held at a city hotel, witnessed participation from government officials, industry experts, academicians, and students. Cabinet Minister for IT and Electronics Sunil Kumar Sharma, who attended as the chief guest, described AI as the “most transformative force of the future.” He emphasized that the state government is preparing youth to compete globally by equipping them with advanced…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated its commitment to fast-track the implementation of Pumped Storage Power (PSP) projects as part of its broader strategy to achieve energy self-reliance and accelerate progress toward a $1 trillion economy. A high-level review meeting chaired by Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ was held at the Invest UP office to assess the status of approved PSP projects. The minister directed officials to resolve regulatory and procedural bottlenecks within fixed timelines to ensure smooth execution of these projects. Highlighting the importance of PSP…

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USA-based Student Education Diagnostics (SED) has announced the launch of its natural intelligence and neuroscience-based learning diagnostics platform in India. It is designed to analyse how students learn, identify academic strengths and learning gaps, and support personalized development pathways. Developed as an assessment and learning intelligence platform, SED analyses how individual students process information and apply concepts. Using brain-based assessments, the platform identifies learning styles, strengths, and areas that need support. It maps cognitive patterns and academic performance to generate personalized academic roadmaps, allowing educators and families to address learning…

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Bareilly: A summer internship drive was successfully organised at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University on Tuesday. The drive was conducted in collaboration with Softpro India Computer Technologies Pvt. Ltd., providing students with an opportunity to explore career prospects in the IT sector. The event was held under the guidance of the university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. The initiative was supported by Training and Placement Officer Prof. Manoj Kumar and Head of the Department Prof. Vinay Rishiwal, whose efforts contributed…

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Gonda: The district-level junior sports competitions for boys and girls for the 2025–26 session have commenced in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. The three-day event is being organised from March 17 to March 19 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium under the guidance of the Directorate of Sports Uttar Pradesh. The competitions began with volleyball and basketball matches on the opening day. The inaugural ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Ashish Tripathi as the chief guest, along with Neeraj Maurya and Prince Chaurasia. During the opening ceremony, the guests interacted…

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New Delhi: In response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the Government of India has initiated several measures to reduce pressure on domestic cooking gas supplies. As part of these steps, hotels and restaurants may soon be temporarily allowed to use alternative fuels such as kerosene, coal, biomass, and RDF pellets for cooking. Officials said the move is aimed at easing the demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas used in cylinders and piped gas systems, ensuring that household consumers continue to receive uninterrupted supply during the current global uncertainty. New…

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