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Lucknow: Students of Amity School of Fine Arts, pursuing MFA in Applied Art and Painting, recently conducted an engaging and meaningful art activity for children of Rajkiya Bal Greh (Child Line) and girls of Rajkiya Mahila Sharnalay, fostering creativity and self-expression. The initiative was part of the Universal Human Values Program, aimed at community service, and was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Ranjana Deane, Assistant Professor at Amity School of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Dr. Sangeeta Sharma from Human Unity Movement (NGO). During the program, students mentored…

Gonda – In a proactive move to ensure peaceful and secure Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, Superintendent of Police (SP) Gonda,  Vineet Jaiswal, personally oversaw security arrangements across the city. During the festival, he conducted extensive patrols, inspected major Eidgahs and prayer venues, and directed police personnel to remain vigilant and alert. The SP engaged with local religious leaders, mosque committees, and prominent citizens to promote coordination and maintain communal harmony. Adequate arrangements for crowd management, traffic control, and barricading were verified, and deployment of women police personnel ensured the safety of female devotees.…

CM Yogi released a video message on ‘International Women’s Day’ “If opportunities and determination come together, women of UP can reach even the heights of space”: CM CM urges a pledge to promote women’s dignity and ensure their safety Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday released a video message extending greetings to all women of the state on International Women’s Day. He said that in Indian culture, women are not considered merely the center of the family but are regarded as the fundamental inspiration of creation, strength and values. He…

By Navneet Bansal from Patiala Islamabad: The India vs. Pakistan clash has long been the marquee fixture of any World Cup, drawing massive global viewership, advertising revenue, and sponsorship value. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, in the ICC T20 World Cup, this year’s encounter is now mired in controversy as Pakistan has announced its withdrawal, effectively boycotting the match. The ramifications of this decision are far-reaching—for Pakistan, the ICC, the BCCI, and cricket fans worldwide. Financially, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stands to lose heavily. Currently, Pakistan receives approximately $34.5…

Lucknow: Aludecor, one of India’s leading façade products manufacturers, has announced the launch of a voluntary, free, and open-to-all material testing initiative for the aluminium composite panel (ACP) industry. Described as the largest such programme in the B2B façade segment, the initiative aims to strengthen transparency, improve on-site accountability, and address growing concerns related to fire safety and product performance. ACP products are extensively used in façades and interiors of commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and residential buildings. With increasing project scale and complexity, Aludecor believes that transparent and credible testing mechanisms…

Lucknow: The Cantt Nagar unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, South Lucknow, in association with the National Kalamanch Ayam, organized a grand Youthopia 2.0 program to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The event aimed to provide youth with a culturally, creatively, and intellectually empowering platform, featuring competitions such as ramp walks, singing, dancing, and a “Waste to Wonder” exhibition. The program’s chief speaker, State Co-Minister and National Theatre member Kusum Kanaujia, said, “Swami Vivekananda’s life is a treasure of inspiration for all of us. Every young person should…

Melbourne: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese  announced a nationwide handgun buyback programme in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, one of the worst gun violence incidents in the country since 1996. Addressing a press conference in Canberra, Albanese said the federal government would establish a national scheme to purchase and destroy surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms across Australia. “The federal government will introduce a national buyback to remove dangerous weapons from circulation and ensure they are permanently destroyed,” the Prime Minister said. The proposed…