Category: India

Lucknow: Lit Fest ‘Abhivyakti-5’   in Lucknow was  Organised by HQ Central Command. The event was inaugurated by  Sunita Dwivedi, President AWWA. The event led by Ruchira Sengupta,  Regional President AWWA, Surya Command   brought together writers, poets, artists, scholars and veterans from across the country, highlighting the strength of storytelling and the shared experiences of Army families. Sessions covered a wide range of themes including military narratives, fiction, women empowerment, art and heritage. The two-day event featured panel discussions, poetry recital, cultural performances, book launches and showcases that highlighted both…

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Lucknow: The Ministry of Rural Development continuously strives to ensure the transparent and effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act so that the rural households get benefitted from the provisions of the Act. MGNREGA has a huge reach covering 2.69 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country with over 26 Crore registered workers. As per Para 2 of Schedule II of the Act, “It shall be the duty of the Gram Panchayat, after making such enquiry as it deems fit, to issue a job card within fifteen…

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Lucknow: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the launch ceremony of the Brahma Kumaris’ annual theme for 2025-26, ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust’, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (November 28, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in modern times, on the strength of science and technology, humanity has made unprecedented progress. Today is the era of information technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and space exploration. These revolutionary changes have made human life more convenient, accessible, and resource-rich. Today’s humans are more educated and technologically capable than…

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Lucknow: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under its Digital India Vision plans and implements its capacity building initiatives in Digital Governance. As part of the same, a 2-day training programme on ‘Big Data and Data Analytics’ has been organized at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur from November 26 – 27, 2025 by National e- Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY for the officials of Central and State Governments across the country. A total of 26 officers from various Central Line Ministries and States/UTs, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya…

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New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal passed away on Friday at the age of 81. The veteran politician, who had been ailing for a long time, breathed his last at the Cardiology Hospital in Kanpur after his health deteriorated sharply in the evening. Doctors declared him dead shortly after his admission. Shri Prakash Jaiswal, a four-time Member of Parliament from Kanpur, was among the prominent faces of the Congress during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era. He served as Minister of State for Home…

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New Delhi: In a major milestone for the Taiwanese technology giant, ASUS India has emerged as the second-largest consumer notebook company in the country for the third quarter of 2025. The achievement comes as per the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, Q3 2025, cementing ASUS’s rising influence in the fast-evolving Indian PC market. The ranking reflects the brand’s consistent annual growth, driven by strategic expansion, a robust product pipeline, and strengthening retail presence across India. ASUS now has a footprint in over 600 districts, supported by an extensive network…

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New Delhi: In a milestone moment for India’s freight transportation sector, Alstom — the global leader in smart and sustainable mobility — and Indian Railways celebrated 10 successful years of their joint venture, Madhupura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL). The celebrations were held at the state-of-the-art locomotive maintenance depot in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Over the past decade, MELPL has delivered more than 550 indigenously built, high-powered, double-section Prima T8 electric locomotives, each boasting 12,000 horsepower (9 MW). These locomotives — the most powerful freight engines operating in India — have…

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Lucknow: As part of Lucknow University’s 105th Foundation Day Week celebrations, a special academic lecture series was organised, featuring two insightful sessions that highlighted India’s intellectual and cultural heritage. The first lecture, delivered by Dr. Mandavi Tripathi, focused on “Indian Knowledge System: The Development of Calculus,” shedding light on India’s early contributions to mathematical thought and the evolution of calculus. The second lecture, presented by Dr. Satish Chandra, explored “Rasa–Sutra and Psychological Emotions,” offering a deep understanding of classical aesthetics and its connection to human behaviour. Lucknow University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof.…

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350th Martyrdom Day Commemorated at Gurdwara Brahmakund, Ayodhya Ayodhya/Lucknow: The 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur—revered as the Hind Di Chadar for his supreme sacrifice—was solemnly observed at Gurdwara Brahmakund in Ayodhya. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat paid obeisance at the shrine, recalling the Guru’s unparalleled courage and sacrifice in the defense of dharma, human rights, and universal values. Addressing members of the Sikh community and devotees gathered at the gurdwara, Dr. Bhagwat said that Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom is a guiding message for all of humanity.“Sanatan Dharma stands…

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Lucknow: Preparations for the upcoming India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 have officially begun, with NBRI hosting a curtain-raiser event at the KN Kaul Block to introduce and promote the festival. The programme saw participation from eminent scientists, academicians, and representatives of various scientific institutions. Ankit Rai, Organising Secretary, Awadh Prant, Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), and Dr. Rajneesh Chaturvedi, Chief Scientist, IITR, graced the event as chief guests. The curtain-raiser aimed to generate awareness and enthusiasm for IISF 2025, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from December 6 to 9. The…

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