Lucknow: India’s defence and strategic affairs ecosystem is shaped by a distinguished group of military veterans, journalists, and policy experts whose analyses influence public discourse, government thinking, and international understanding of national security. Their expertise spans military operations, defence procurement, geopolitics, border security, emerging technologies, and foreign policy. While no official ranking exists, the following list is based on professional credibility, military experience, research output, journalistic excellence, influence on strategic discourse, and public engagement. 1. Nitin A. Gokhale A veteran defence journalist with more than four decades of experience, Nitin…
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Hussainganj Police Crack Exam Impersonation Racket, Alleged Gang Leader Arrested
Lucknow: The Hussainganj Police in Lucknow have arrested the alleged mastermind of a solver gang accused of arranging impersonation in the Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination, marking a significant breakthrough in an investigation into examination malpractice. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing campaign directed by the Lucknow Police Commissioner and the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime and Headquarters) to curb crime and apprehend wanted offenders. The operation was carried out under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), with guidance from the Additional…
Read MoreRahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav Hold Closed-Door Talks as Focus Shifts to UP 2027
New Delhi: A closed-door meeting between Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi during the Monsoon Session of Parliament has sparked fresh political speculation over the future of the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The hour-long meeting, held in Rahul Gandhi’s office in Parliament, was officially described as a routine interaction. However, its timing and the presence of senior opposition leaders have led to widespread discussion about the alliance’s long-term electoral strategy. When asked…
Read MoreNew Virtual Meeting Rules Aim to Improve Monitoring and Faster Implementation
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has introduced stricter accountability measures for online review meetings, making the personal participation of senior education officials mandatory to improve administrative efficiency and ensure timely implementation of government programmes. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the department has issued fresh guidelines requiring Assistant Directors of Education (Basic) at the divisional level and District Basic Education Officers (BSA) at the district level to attend every online review meeting organised by the Directorate. The new directives seek to strengthen transparency, discipline and result-oriented…
Read MorePARAKH 2024 Survey to Shape Classroom Reforms Across Uttar Pradesh Schools
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has launched a comprehensive plan to strengthen the quality of school education by acting on the findings of the PARAKH National Survey 2024. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state will formulate district-specific strategies to improve student learning outcomes based on evidence from the national assessment. To initiate the process, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will organise two state-level divisional workshops on July 28 and 29 at the Ganga Auditorium in Nishatganj, Lucknow. The workshops will…
Read MoreBook Review: The Cannon of Gold by Ajit Chak
A Quantum Leap into Lucknow’s Living History Title: The Cannon of Gold Author: Ajit Chak Series: Born in La Martiniere (Book 2) Format: Paperback / E-book (~93 pages) Publisher: Self-Published (2024/2025) Availability: Pothi.com, Amazon (~₹500) What happens when wartime imperative meets quantum theory in the heart of Awadh? In The Cannon of Gold, veteran journalist and author Ajit Chak delivers a compact, wildly imaginative historical sci-fi thriller that bridges World War II rhetoric, schoolyard legends, and alternate timelines. Spanning under 100 pages, this second entry in the Born in La…
Read MoreAIIMS Raebareli Doctors Successfully Remove 7.5-kg Uterine Tumour in Complex Surgery
Raebareli: Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, have achieved a major surgical milestone by successfully removing a massive 7.5-kilogram uterine tumour from a 46-year-old woman. The highly complex, multidisciplinary procedure was completed successfully, and the patient has since made a full recovery and has been discharged from the hospital. The woman had been suffering from progressive abdominal swelling for a prolonged period. Medical investigations revealed a giant uterine tumour measuring approximately 30 × 30 × 20 centimetres, occupying most of the abdominal cavity. Doctors also…
Read MoreE-Lottery Conducted Under Chief Minister Indigenous Cow Conservation Scheme in Bareilly
Bareilly: An e-lottery programme was successfully conducted under the Chief Minister Indigenous Cow Conservation Scheme being implemented through the Nand Baba Milk Mission for the financial year 2026-27. The process was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate Auditorium in Bareilly. The e-lottery was conducted through the Nand Baba Milk Mission portal in the presence of the Chief Treasury Officer, Bareilly; District Development Officer, Bareilly; Chief Veterinary Officer, Bareilly; District Economics and Statistics Officer, Bareilly; District Coordinator of Nand Baba Milk Mission, Bareilly Division, and…
Read MoreM.J.P. Rohilkhand University Finance Committee Approves Several Student-Centric Decisions
Bareilly: The Finance Committee meeting of M.J.P. Rohilkhand University was held at the Committee Room of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, where several important decisions aimed at promoting student welfare, academic growth, and financial accessibility were approved. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh. Keeping in view the academic session 2026-27, the committee focused on initiatives for the overall development of students and approved a series of significant measures. Fee Structure Finalised for New Business Management Courses The committee approved the fee structure for nine new employment-oriented courses proposed by…
Read MorePatriotic Poetry Competition Held at Pt. Dina Nath Mishra Inter College on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Bareilly: A patriotic poetry recitation competition was organised at Pt. Dina Nath Mishra Inter College, run by M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The event was held with the inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh with the objective of instilling patriotism and honouring the valour and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. The programme commenced with a heartfelt tribute to the brave martyrs. The event was conducted successfully by Mrs Manpreet Kaur. Students from various classes participated enthusiastically in the competition…
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