Category: India

• Worker dignity, local-first hiring and grassroots entrepreneurship positioned as core drivers of growth, long-term value creation and nation building. • Strong liquidity and access to capital driving accelerated capex deployment and faster, more efficient project execution. • Large-scale worker welfare initiatives, including housing for 50,000 workers in Mundra and Khavda and 100,000 nutritious meals daily from a centralised facility in Mundra, Gujarat. Lucknow:  Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, today outlined a growth strategy centred on worker welfare, local employment and entrepreneurship, as the conglomerate accelerates capital expenditure…

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Bareilly: A review meeting was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of Chief Development Officer Devyani to assess and improve arrangements in gaushalas (cow shelters) across the district. During the meeting, officials were directed to prioritise the protection, care, and proper management of cattle. The CDO instructed all nodal officers to conduct regular inspections of gaushalas and submit detailed reports to ensure accountability and timely action. Key aspects of inspection were discussed in detail, including availability of dry fodder and green feed, maintenance of stock registers, animal health…

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Chandigarh: A dramatic political churn has reportedly jolted India’s contemporary political landscape, with claims emerging that seven Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including senior leader Raghav Chadha, have switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While the development has not been independently verified in full, the political reverberations have already triggered a national debate on the stability of AAP, particularly in its strongest base—Punjab. If confirmed, the collective exit of such a significant number of MPs would mark one of the most…

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Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Conducts Surprise Inspection at Babu Ishwar Sharan Hospital, Orders Immediate Repair of Ventilators Gonda: In a bid to strengthen healthcare services, Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal carried out a surprise inspection at Babu Ishwar Sharan Hospital, a hospital affiliated with the autonomous state medical college. During the inspection, the commissioner thoroughly reviewed key facilities, including the emergency ward, OPD, and general wards. She closely examined cleanliness standards and directed officials to ensure that patients are provided with clean bedsheets that are changed regularly. She also…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Haj 2026 from Lucknow, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage journey with enhanced facilities and technological integration. A total of 427 pilgrims, including 222 men and 205 women, departed on the inaugural flight. The minister extended his best wishes to the pilgrims on behalf of the state government and wished them a safe and fulfilling spiritual journey. Government Ensures Comprehensive Arrangements Addressing the gathering, Ansari said…

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Lucknow: Villages across Uttar Pradesh witnessed vibrant democratic participation as National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated with enthusiasm, turning chaupals into hubs of discussion, planning, and collective decision-making. From gram panchayats to district headquarters, a series of programmes highlighted the importance of grassroots governance, public participation, and rural development. The celebrations reflected the core strength of India’s Loktantra—its deep roots in village institutions. Special Gram Sabhas Held Across the State On the occasion, special Gram Sabha meetings were organised in villages throughout the state. Rural residents actively participated, offering suggestions…

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Greater Noida: Highlighting India’s rapid transformation into a global digital powerhouse, Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said that the Digital India initiative has enabled the country to build one of the world’s strongest digital public infrastructures, fundamentally reshaping the financial ecosystem. He was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Money Alpha 360° Summit, organised by India Exposition Mart Limited at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. India Leads in Real-Time Digital Transactions In his keynote address, Nandi said India now accounts for…

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Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen school education, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out the School Chalo Abhiyan in mission mode, aiming to ensure that no child between the ages of 6 and 14 remains out of school. A special statewide drive will be conducted from May 1 to identify and enrol out-of-school and dropout children, particularly those living in slums, labour colonies, and brick kiln areas. The initiative reflects the government’s focus not only on enrolment but also on ensuring that children continue their education within the…

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Lucknow: A grand convention and felicitation ceremony was organised on the occasion of World Veterinary Day by the Uttar Pradesh Veterinary Association at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Center in Lucknow. The event brought together veterinary professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to recognise the critical role of veterinarians in strengthening livestock health and food security. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Dharampal Singh, who holds the portfolios of Livestock Development and Dairy Development, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he emphasised that veterinarians are not just caregivers for animals…

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