Category: India

Lucknow: Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh participated in a Varishth Jan Samvad (Senior Citizens’ Dialogue Programme) held at the seminar hall of Seth M R Jaipuria School in Vineet Khand, where he engaged with senior residents and local representatives. The minister was welcomed by BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi with a bouquet and traditional ang vastra, while MLA O P Srivastava presented a memento as a mark of respect. Public representatives and party functionaries also felicitated Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, MLC Mukesh Sharma,…

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Lucknow: A state-level Women’s Youth Parliament on the theme “Nari Shakti: Voice of a Developed India” was organized at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan by Mera Yuva Bharat, Uttar Pradesh, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The inaugural session was formally opened by Dr. Babita Singh Chauhan, who lit the ceremonial lamp. The programme commenced with a rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by a welcome address from Regional Director Anil Kumar Singh, who outlined the objectives and framework of the event. In her address, Dr. Chauhan emphasized that the…

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Lucknow/Ghazipur: A grand and historic event marked the inauguration of the under-construction bridge over the Mangai River in Ghazipur district, drawing thousands of villagers and public representatives, turning the event into a vibrant public celebration. The programme was graced by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court as the Chief Guest. The event was presided over by former Mohammadabad Block chief Ramkrit Yadav, while the ceremony was led by social workers Ramakant Yadav and Kalika Yadav. Several prominent figures attended the event, including former MP Jagdish Kushwaha, district…

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Lucknow: Traders, entrepreneurs, property owners, and representatives of educational and religious institutions along Kursi Road have united to oppose the proposed Kursi Road Master Plan 2031, demanding its reconsideration. At a meeting held at a hotel on Kursi Road, participants expressed serious concerns over the proposed plan, stating that its implementation could severely impact livelihoods and displace thousands of families. The gathering resolved to form a delegation soon to meet Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh and seek his intervention in the matter. The meeting was attended by prominent…

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Indore: In a significant organizational move, the All India SC/ST/OBC and Minority Federation has appointed noted political strategist Dr. Atul Malikram as its Madhya Pradesh State President. The decision, aimed at strengthening and expanding the organization, was made on the recommendation of National Vice President R.A. Vasanik (Bunty Vasanik). The federation, recognized by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, works towards safeguarding the rights of marginalized and minority communities. Officials expressed confidence that Dr. Malikram’s leadership will bring renewed energy and strategic direction to social empowerment initiatives across the state.…

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Bhopal: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the world’s largest derivatives exchange by volume, has deployed its Immediate Acknowledgement feature across Currency Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives, Cash (Capital Market), and Equity Derivatives from April 11, 2026, delivering order acknowledgement in nanoseconds for median and mean observations, a significant improvement over the previous system response time of 100 microseconds. This milestone represents a transformative upgrade to NSE’s trading infrastructure, reinforcing India’s position at the forefront of global exchange technology and furthering the Exchange’s commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and world-class…

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New Delhi: Founder of the JP Group, Jaiprakash Gaur, has expressed support for the decision of lenders to select the Adani Group as the successful bidder for acquiring the assets of the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL). Gaur also conveyed confidence that the conglomerate, led by Gautam Adani, would successfully take forward the legacy and operations of JAL. His statement comes days after rival bidder Vedanta Limited, headed by Anil Agarwal, claimed that Gaur had preferred Vedanta as a “safe pair of hands” for the company. Responding to the ongoing…

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Lucknow: The texts of the Vedās and Vedāṅgas involve mathematics extensively. The Kalpa, which focuses on the preparation of altars (yajñavedikās), employs several geometric principles outlined in the ŚulbaSūtras. Some of the prominent names associated with these texts include Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, and Kātyāyana.  Due to its vast scope and significance, Jyotiṣa (the science of astronomy) has been revered for centuries. Lagadha, a great Indian mathematician from around 1500 BCE, expressed in his work on VedāṅgaJyotiṣa that “like the crest of a peacock and the gems on the hoods of serpents,…

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Lucknow: A crucial meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Vishakh G at the Collectorate auditorium to ensure effective implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Self-Financed Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2018 and its 2020 amendment. Focus on Fee Regulation and Transparency The committee, constituted under Section 8 of the Act, is responsible for scrutinizing proposed fee hikes by schools, addressing complaints from parents, and ensuring that fee increases remain within prescribed norms. It is also empowered to recommend action in cases of irregularities.…

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