Category: India

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mayawati Sets Stage for Mission 2027, Overhauls Party Structure with New Appointments in Aligarh Division

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Mayawati

Aligarh— In a major organizational reshuffle aimed at rejuvenating the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, BSP supremo and former Chief Minister Mayawati has appointed four new chief in-charges for the Aligarh division. The move signals the beginning of “Mission 2027,” with the party intensifying its grassroots preparations. The newly appointed divisional in-charges are Naushad Ali (former MLC from Kannauj), Vikram Singh Jatav (Agra), Arvind Kumar Aditya (Aligarh), and Anil Kumar Baghel (Kasganj). Until now, the Aligarh division was being supervised by only two…

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Governor Anandiben Patel Visits Universal Book Sellers in Hazratganj, Encourages Reading Culture

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Governor Anandiben Patel

Lucknow :  Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, visited Universal Book Sellers in Hazratganj, Lucknow,  and interacted with students present at the bookstore. The visit was marked by meaningful conversations on books, learning, and the importance of cultivating a reading culture, especially among children and youth. Governor Patel, known for her deep and personal connection with books, shared insights on how literature has consistently served as a source of contemplation, direction, and inspiration in her life. She emphasized that books are more than just vessels of knowledge—they help shape values,…

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Delhi’s ‘Haunted’ Tree May Be Hiding a Forgotten Treasure

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Delhi’s ‘Haunted’ Tree

New Delhi : Delhi’s ‘Haunted’ Tree located in Dwarka Sector 9 has stirred curiosity across the internet, with claims of supernatural occurrences and unexplained energy surrounding the spot — but new revelations suggest that something much deeper (literally and figuratively) may lie beneath it: a buried historical stepwell, or baoli. The viral buzz began when travel blogger Nakul Chhabra Dehlvi shared a video on Instagram offering a virtual tour of the site. In the video, he highlighted not just the eerie vibes reported by locals and passersby, but also the hidden…

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TCS Reports 6% Profit Growth in Q1 FY2026; Announces Rs 11 Interim Dividend

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Mumbai : TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) , India’s leading IT services provider, announced a 6% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26, reaching Rs 12,760 crore for the April–June period. Alongside the results, the company declared an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share, which will be paid to eligible equity shareholders on Monday, August 4, 2025. According to the Q1 report released, TCS’ operating revenue rose by 1.3% year-on-year to Rs 63,437 crore. The company stated that despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties…

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