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Lucknow: Political activity has intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with Mohan Bhagwat holding a series of key meetings during his visit to the state. After his Gorakhpur tour, the RSS chief arrived in Lucknow and met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for nearly 40 minutes at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar. On Thursday morning, Bhagwat also held separate meetings with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak before leaving for Meerut. While no official statement was issued, the meetings are being viewed as…

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New Delhi – Indian equity benchmarks opened on a steady note Thursday, extending gains recorded over the past three sessions as investors closely tracked developments from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Market participants remained cautiously optimistic, supported by stable domestic flows and firm global cues. Benchmarks Open with Modest Advances By 9:30 a.m., the BSE Sensex inched up 35 points, or 0.04 percent, to 83,769, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 30 points, or 0.12 percent, to 25,850. Broader market indices mirrored this performance, with the…

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Lucknow: CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (“CleanMax”), India’s largest commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy provider, has announced the price band for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) at ₹1,000 to ₹1,053 per Equity Share of face value ₹1 each. The IPO will open for subscription on February 23, 2026, and close on February 25, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 14 Equity Shares, and in multiples of 14 Equity Shares thereafter. Issue Structure The IPO comprises: A fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹1,200 crore;…

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Lucknow: In a refreshing departure from traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations, a heartwarming initiative highlighted the deeper meaning of love by encouraging people to gift plants as symbols of care, growth, and enduring affection. With the message, “Welcome to a world where plants not only beautify our surroundings but also nourish our souls,” the celebration emphasized the importance of reconnecting with nature in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world. Organizers noted that amid busy lifestyles and digital distractions, nurturing a plant can offer moments of tranquility, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. The event…

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Lucknow: In a significant boost to campus placements, leading pharmaceutical major Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd conducted a successful recruitment drive at the Goel Group of Institutions campus on Ayodhya Road, selecting 39 students across pharmacy and biotechnology streams. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has carried out large-scale hiring from the institution, underscoring growing industry confidence in its academic standards. Ranked among India’s top pharmaceutical companies, Macleods organized the selection process for positions in Quality Control, Production, and allied departments. Nearly 150 students enthusiastically participated in the drive,…

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Varanasi: In a significant step toward water conservation and environmental restoration, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation has cleared encroachments from a centuries-old pond spread across approximately two-and-a-half bighas in Churawanpur. The action marks a major push by civic authorities to reclaim and revive traditional water bodies in the holy city of Varanasi. According to officials, a substantial portion of the historic pond had been illegally occupied, diminishing its original structure and water retention capacity. Acting on complaints, a joint team of the municipal corporation and the revenue department conducted an on-site…

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Lucknow – CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow celebrated its 75th Annual Day along with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the institute campus, marking seventy-five years of dedicated service in drug discovery, biomedical research, and public health. The programme brought together scientists, research scholars, technical and administrative staff, students, and invited guests to commemorate the institute’s scientific achievements and ongoing initiatives. Dr. Radha Rangarajan, the Director, CSIR-CDRI, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Secretary, DSIR, Government of…

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150 Students Explore Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Research and Advanced Agricultural Technologies Lucknow: Under the CSIR Jigyasa academic exposure initiative, a group of 150 students, along with five faculty members from Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Shivgarh, Raebareli, UP visited CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, on 17 February 2026. The visit was organized to provide students with scientific orientation and hands-on exposure to medicinal and aromatic plant research, advanced agricultural technologies, and innovation-driven farming practices. The programme commenced with an introductory session outlining CSIR-CIMAP’s mandate, research priorities, and…

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Lucknow: At times, a book arrives not merely as printed pages, but as a whisper from our shared past, carrying the fragrance of Mehfils, the cadence of poetry, and the grace of Tehzeeb that defines Lucknow. It is with heartfelt emotion that I share the publication of Wajid Ali Shah: A Cultural and Literary Legacy, translated into English by Dr. Talat Fatima. A work that reconnects us with a soul (Wajid Ali Shah) who helped shape the very temperament of not only our city Lucknow, but also the entire Awadh. The…

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