Category: India

Technical Workshop on “Low-Carbon Building Pathway for Uttar Pradesh” Held

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A pivotal technical workshop titled “Low-Carbon Building Pathway for Uttar Pradesh” was held at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning (FOAP), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Tagore Marg Campus, Lucknow. The workshop was part of the Asia Low-Carbon Building Transition (ALCBT) project, aiming to accelerate the adoption of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings in the state. The initiative is being implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in collaboration with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Greentree Global. It is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of…

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Dr. Ramashish Rai Honoured with Grand Welcome at RLD Headquarters in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
Dr. Ramashish Rai

Lucknow: A grand celebration was held at the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) Uttar Pradesh headquarters in Lucknow to honour Dr. Ramashish Rai, the state president of the party, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Yoga University of America. The degree was awarded in recognition of his groundbreaking research on the powers and persona of Lord Hanuman, symbolizing a unique blend of spiritual depth and scholarly pursuit. This marked Dr. Rai’s first visit to the party office after receiving the doctorate. He was given a warm and ceremonial welcome by party…

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Pioneer India Launches Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System

Anil Jaiswal

New Delhi: Pioneer India Launches Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System and Announces OEM Deal with Leading Automaker New Delhi, India, July 15, 2025: Pioneer India today announced the launch of its new Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System, designed to enhance driver safety and visibility in complex traffic conditions. As part of this milestone, Pioneer also revealed that it has secured an OEM customer in India, marking a major step forward in its growth strategy for the Indian market. The 360° Surround View Camera System is engineered to provide…

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Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-Day Space Odyssey: A New Dawn for India’s Human Spaceflight

Arijit Bose
Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-Day Space Odyssey

Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-Day Space Odyssey: A New Dawn for India’s Human Spaceflight Lucknow: To the Stars — and Back. From June 26 to July 14, 2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut, etched his name into history as the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) — and the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s landmark 1984 mission. His 18-day voyage aboard the ISS as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) wasn’t just a personal triumph, but a massive leap…

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Fauja Singh: The Turbaned Tornado Bows Out, But His Legacy Runs On

Arijit Bose
Fauja Singh

Fauja Singh: The Turbaned Tornado Bows Out, But His Legacy Runs On Beas Pind, Punjab – The world today mourns the loss of a legend whose life defied limits and whose spirit never stopped running. Fauja Singh, fondly known as the “Turbaned Tornado,” passed away at the age of 114 after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in his native village of Beas Pind, near Jalandhar. Succumbing to head injuries, his passing leaves a void that no finish line can fill. Born on April 1, 1911, Fauja’s life was one…

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Indian Railways to Enhance Passenger Safety with CCTV Cameras

Arijit Bose
Indian Railways

New Delhi / Lucknow— In a significant move to bolster passenger safety, Indian Railways has announced the installation of CCTV cameras in all passenger coaches and locomotives across the country. Following successful trials in the Northern Railway zone, the initiative will now be implemented nationwide, covering over 74,000 train coaches and 15,000 engines with state-of-the-art surveillance systems. According to officials, each coach will be fitted with four dome-shaped CCTV cameras, strategically placed near the coach doors to monitor the movement of passengers. The locomotives will have a total of six…

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Countdown Begins for Shubhanshu Shukla’s Return from ISS

Arijit Bose
Shubhanshu Shukla’s Return from ISS

Lucknow — The nation holds its breath as Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for his return journey from the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled to depart later this evening as part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla and his three crewmates will embark on a 22.5-hour voyage back to Earth, marking a significant moment in India’s growing presence in space exploration. The excitement is palpable at Shukla’s home in Lucknow, where his family members have been fervently praying for his safe return. On the occasion of the first Monday of the…

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Nipah Virus Alert in Kerala: One Dead, Six Districts on High Alert as Infections Resurface

Arijit Bose
Nipah Virus Alert in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala has once again sounded the alarm on Nipah virus after the death of a 58-year-old man in the Kumaramputhur area of Palakkad district. The state’s health department confirmed on Monday that the cause of death was indeed the deadly Nipah virus, following test results received from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. This marks the second confirmed Nipah-related fatality in the district, triggering urgent containment and surveillance measures across six districts. According to officials, the deceased had been undergoing treatment for fever and related symptoms, but…

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Wholesale Inflation Falls to 20-Month Low at 0.13%, Offers Relief Amid Soaring Living Costs

Arijit Bose
Wholesale Inflation

New Delhi — In a major economic relief for millions battling the burden of high living costs, India’s wholesale inflation rate has dropped to its lowest point in the past 20 months. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for June 2025 has eased to just 0.13%, down from 0.39% in May and 0.85% in April, reflecting a sustained downward trend. The decline in wholesale inflation is largely attributed to a sharp reduction in the prices of food items,…

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Language Disputes a Threat to National Unity, Says Mayawati

Arijit Bose
Mayawati

Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has strongly condemned the ongoing language-based tensions in Mumbai and several other states, warning that such controversies pose a serious threat to national unity. Calling the language row in states like Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu deeply concerning, she emphasized that patriotism should not be judged or overshadowed by linguistic preferences. Speaking at the party’s central camp office on Sunday, Mayawati criticized the rising incidents of violence linked to language conflicts in Mumbai — the country’s financial capital, which remains a vital hub for…

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