Category: India

Shravasti: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday reviewed ongoing development and construction works in Shravasti district and directed officials to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive full benefits of government welfare and social sector schemes. Emphasising that the welfare of farmers and the poor remains the government’s top priority, he instructed officers to place farmers’ interests at the forefront and effectively communicate government achievements to the grassroots. During his visit, the Deputy Chief Minister distributed motorised tricycles and blankets to divyangjans (persons with disabilities). He also…

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Mumbai: Bisk Farm, one of India’s most loved and homegrown biscuit brands, celebrates 25 years of its rich legacy by joining hands with the Superstar of Bollywood Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador. The association marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey, symbolising freshness, trust and contemporary appeal — values synonymous with both Bisk Farm and Shraddha Kapoor. Known for her charm, versatility, and strong connection with audiences across age groups, Shraddha Kapoor embodies the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, much like the brand’s ethos. The film shows…

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Lucknow: Indian democracy stands apart for its ability to recognise leadership not by physical appearance or bodily ability, but by vision, resilience and public trust. Drawing attention to this defining strength of Indian politics, political strategist Dr Atul Malikram has highlighted a powerful lineage of leaders who transformed personal physical challenges into instruments of public service and nation-building. Indian political history is replete with inspiring figures who rose above blindness, paralysis, illness and disability to shape policy and governance. Among the earliest was Yamuna Prasad Shastri, a freedom fighter who…

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Semifinal and Grand Finale to be held in Chhatarpur on January 11 Lucknow: The audition round of Bundelkhand 24×7’s much-loved folk music platform ‘Bundeli Bawra’ has concluded successfully, with 34 talented participants securing their place in the semifinals. Organised in memory of legendary Bundeli folk music exponent Baiju Bawra, the initiative is Bundelkhand’s first and only competition exclusively dedicated to Bundeli folk songs. The inaugural phase of the competition witnessed a record 2,735 entries, reflecting the deep-rooted musical heritage of the region. After a rigorous selection process, 34 contestants were…

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New Delhi/Lucknow: In a significant recognition of scientific excellence and societal impact, the CSIR Aroma Mission has been conferred with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 (Vigyan Team Award) by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a prestigious ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. The award was received by Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Mission Director of the CSIR-Aroma Mission, on behalf of the entire team. The honour acknowledges the mission’s transformative contribution to strengthening India’s aromatic crops sector through cutting-edge scientific innovation, farmer-centric technologies, and sustainable livelihood generation…

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Lucknow:  Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director of SBI inaugurated a series of CSR projects during his visit to Lucknow today. Two key projects namely, ‘SBI Gram Seva’ and ‘SBI Sammaan- Homage to the National Heroes’ are being implemented by SBI Foundation, in Hardoi and Unnao Districts respectively. The total grant of approx. Six crore rupees has been allocated to these projects, to be implemented for a period of two years. The MD visited the Gram Seva project villages in Hardoi District and flagged off few key activities like ‘Shalihotra Express…

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Lucknow: In a strong push towards nurturing patriotism, discipline, and national consciousness among the youth, a special screening of the nation-inspired film Dhurandhar was organised on Friday at Phoenix United Mall on Kanpur Road. The initiative was led by Sarojininagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, under which more than 450 youths from the constituency watched the film together. The screening aimed at strengthening the ideological, moral, and national character of young citizens by connecting them with ideals of sacrifice, duty, discipline, and service to the nation. The event turned even more…

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New Delhi: Ola Electric has further strengthened its customer service ecosystem by expanding its Hyperservice initiative with the launch of dedicated Hyperservice Centres, offering same-day vehicle service at no additional cost for eligible customers. As part of this expansion, the company will progressively convert its existing service centres into Hyperservice Centres, beginning with Bengaluru. The first Hyperservice Centre has now been inaugurated in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, marking a key milestone in Ola Electric’s efforts to redefine the EV ownership experience. These centres are designed to make vehicle servicing faster, simpler and…

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Punjab/Lucknow: A comprehensive research paper by Jashandeep Singh, Department of Electrical Engineering, Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sangrur, has presented a detailed comparative historical timeline of Sikh Gurus and Sikh generals alongside major global and regional powers spanning nearly four centuries—from Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469) to Maharaja Dalip Singh (1849). The study compares the era of Sikh Gurus and later Sikh leadership with contemporaneous powers including the Mughal Empire, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Marathas, Peshwas, Nawabs of Bengal, Diwans of Mysore, French colonial forces, the British East India…

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