Category: India

Patna: Veteran Bihar politician Nitish Kumar, the longtime leader of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U), has formally announced his move to the Rajya Sabha, signaling the end of his near two-decade dominance in Bihar politics. Known for his political agility—and sometimes criticized as opportunistic—Kumar has been nicknamed “Paltu Ram” by opponents, referencing his repeated alliance shifts over the years. From leaving the NDA in 2013 to joining the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in 2015, returning to the NDA in 2017, rejoining the opposition in 2022, and flipping back to the NDA…

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Lucknow: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme and hands-on workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Simulation in Critical Care was organized in Lucknow to discuss the growing role of advanced technology in modern medical practice. The event brought together medical professionals and experts who highlighted how emerging technologies are transforming healthcare delivery and clinical decision-making. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Sonia Nityanand, Vice Chancellor of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. On the occasion, Prof. Monika Kohli, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, along with Dr. Sohan Lal, Dr. Ratan…

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Kanpur: Astrophysicists from the Department of Physics and SPASE (Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences and Engineering) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Pune have developed a novel and powerful method to estimate distances to stars that emit periodic radio flashes, such as pulsars. The work is reported in a recent paper titled “Probing the morphology of the Gum Nebula using pulsar observables and a novel distance estimation method,” published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) by Oxford University…

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Kanpur: The two-day engagement advanced industry–academia collaboration, strategic sector innovation, and deep-tech investment Kanpur, March 01, 2026: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, played a central role in shaping deep-tech investment conversations and strategic innovation dialogue during the two-day TiECon UP 2026, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, policymakers, and founders across Uttar Pradesh. The first day focused on structured investor engagement and startup pitching. A closed-door strategic dialogue between venture capital firms, TiE UP leadership, and SIIC IIT Kanpur’s senior management emphasized leveraging IIT Kanpur’s premier…

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Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party in Uttar Pradesh celebrated a vibrant Holi Milan ceremony at its state headquarters, where party leaders and workers pledged to promote love, social harmony and unity in society on the occasion of the festival of colors. During the event, leaders expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in the state and emphasized the need to strengthen an atmosphere of brotherhood and awareness against divisive politics. Party members greeted each other with abir and gulal, exchanging Holi wishes and reaffirming their commitment to democratic values. The…

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Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav, National President of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday expressed concern over reported US–Israel attacks reaching close to India’s strategic region up to the Indian Ocean, calling it a serious matter for the country’s security. In a statement, Yadav said the developments near India’s borders are a matter of concern for citizens and questioned what he described as the “unprecedented silence” of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government. He asked whether the silence should be interpreted as a deliberate stance or as…

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By Dr. Atul Malikram, Political Strategist New Delhi: When the bustle of a busy office fades and silence settles in, the empty chairs and dark computer screens often provoke deep reflection for an entrepreneur. In those quiet moments, questions emerge: Is this the same dream that once began from nothing? Is this the institution that was built with relentless effort and determination? And is this the same team that once shared a vision of building something meaningful together? These thoughts, says Dr. Atul Malikram, echo the emotions of many entrepreneurs…

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Bareilly: A district-level farmers’ seminar was organized at the auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, in collaboration with the Horticulture Department, Bareilly. The programme was conducted under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission scheme and witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers across Bareilly and adjoining areas. Progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Self-Help Groups set up stalls showcasing and selling a variety of products including honey, spices, pickles, murabba, mustard oil, organic formulations, and vegetable seedlings. Most of the products were organically prepared and…

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Bareilly: On the occasion of National Science Day, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organized a distinguished programme under the joint aegis of its Directorate of Research, Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation, and Vijnana Bharati. The event was held in the gracious presence of Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh and centered on the theme, “From Ancient Knowledge to Modern Science: Foundation of a Developed India.” The chief guest, Dr. Praveen Singh, Principal Scientist, highlighted the remarkable contributions of Indian scientists and elaborated on the pioneering research and discoveries of Nobel Laureate C. V. Raman.…

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