Category: India

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that India needs politics of “vision” rather than “division”, asserting that his party believes in development-oriented and progressive politics. Addressing a press conference after the Vision India AI Summit in Hyderabad, Yadav alleged that the BJP was indulging in divisive politics and said such tendencies must be stopped to safeguard national unity. Yadav said rapid technological changes are taking place across the world and the benefits of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), should reach everyone…

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Jaipur: Rajasthan once again asserted its strong presence on India’s national innovation map with the launch of the Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Hackathon. The hackathon was organised at Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, as part of Rajasthan DigiFest 2025 and the 10th TiE Global Summit, bringing together young innovators, startups and technology enthusiasts from across the country. The initiative is being driven under the visionary leadership of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, reflecting the state’s firm commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and a future-ready startup ecosystem. As part of…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), one of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s most ambitious projects, is rapidly taking concrete shape and positioning the state as a major hub for defence manufacturing. So far, land has been allotted to 62 companies across the corridor, paving the way for nearly ₹12,000 crore in investment and the creation of over 14,000 direct jobs. Launched with the vision of making India self-reliant in defence and aerospace manufacturing, the corridor has witnessed steady progress. A total of 977.54 hectares of land has already…

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~ Limited-period offers and credit card EMI benefits up to ₹20,000 across India India: Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced the third edition of its month-long initiative, a program offering attractive cash discounts, EMI offers, and extended battery warranty options. Ather Electric December will be applicable for select Ather scooters. Now in its third year, the initiative focuses on solving a common year-end concern in the auto industry: buyers delaying purchases due to perceived value loss at the turn of the calendar year. Ather counters this by…

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Lucknow: The third session of the Metaphor Literature Festival, titled “Baaten Ghazlon-Nazmon Ki”, brought together eminent poets Amitabh Singh Baghel, Chandra Shekhar Verma, and Anisur Rahman for a captivating discussion on the traditions, history, and spiritual depth of Urdu poetry. Opening the session, Anisur Rahman remarked, “Just as in the previous session we spoke about healing diseases, poetry too can heal a patient.” He highlighted the importance of distinguishing between the two primary forms of Urdu poetry—nazm and ghazal—noting that while difficult, understanding this distinction is essential. Rahman also referenced…

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Lucknow: A deeply engaging and evocative session unfolded at the Metaphor Literature Festival as noted litterateur Yatindra Mishra and critic Satya Saran came together for an insightful discussion on the personality and creative legacy of legendary poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar. Sharing his personal journey, Yatindra Mishra spoke about how Gulzar’s encouragement inspired him to write a book on the maestro, a process that allowed him to closely understand the many dimensions of Gulzar’s life and work. Describing the essence of being “Gulzar,” Mishra said that the poet has an…

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Lucknow: The opening session of the Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who began his address by expressing heartfelt gratitude to the media fraternity for its continued support and presence. Speaking fondly about the city, Pathak said that Lucknow holds a special place in his heart. Reflecting on the many transformations the city has witnessed over the years, he emphasised that despite rapid development, Lucknow has never lost its soul or cultural essence. Highlighting the city’s unique ethos, he noted that Lucknow’s culture represents…

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Lucknow: A joyful and engaging storytelling session titled “Little Readers–Cuddly Stories” was held on Saturday morning at the Auditorium as part of the Metaphor Lucknow Literature Festival. The interactive session was led by renowned author and educator Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, who captivated a hall full of young listeners. Children, who had especially arrived from K.D. Singh Babu Stadium to attend the festival, were warmly welcomed into a world of stories and imagination. Dr. Anita began the session by sensitising the children to the importance of loving, protecting and caring…

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Lucknow: A high-level review meeting to assess the progress of various works undertaken by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation was held at the Smart City Office Auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, zonal officers and senior officials from concerned departments. During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner conducted a department-wise review of civic services, including sanitation, water supply, sewerage management, street lighting, ongoing infrastructure projects and public utility services. Expressing dissatisfaction over the pace of door-to-door garbage collection, he…

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Mumbai: Highlighting the critical role of smaller cities in India’s growth story, noted industrialist Pranav Adani, Director at Adani Enterprises and nephew of Gautam Adani, has said that Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are the real engines of India’s development. In a recent interview, he underlined that true “Bharat” resides beyond metros and that the country’s ambition of becoming a developed nation hinges on unlocking the potential of these regions. Speaking on leadership principles, Pranav Adani said that humility in success and courage in adversity form the core of his leadership…

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