Category: India

NEW DELHI – In the Vice Presidential election, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan defeated opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy by a massive margin of 152 votes. Radhakrishnan secured 452 first preference votes, while Reddy received 300. The results were announced by Rajya Sabha Secretary-General and Returning Officer P.C. Modi, who stated that a total of 767 votes were cast, including one postal ballot, out of the 781-member electoral college. The voter turnout was 98.2 percent, with 15 votes declared invalid. “I hereby declare C.P. Radhakrishnan as the elected…

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NEW DELHI – In a move that has outraged the nation, derogatory and indecent remarks were made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother from platforms of the Congress and the RJD. In India, a mother is not just a family member; she is a symbol of motherhood, a fount of compassion and values, and a child’s first teacher. An insulting comment against any mother is an insult to motherhood itself. When leaders of a political party use such abusive language against the Prime Minister’s mother for their own political gain,…

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NEW DELHI – A new study from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) reveals that 10.6 percent of Indian adults suffer from mental health problems. This finding comes amidst a global mental health crisis, where social pressures, digital dependency, and economic insecurity have deeply impacted well-being worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in eight people globally grapples with a mental health issue. According to WHO data, depression and anxiety are the most common problems, severely impacting work productivity and quality of life. Suicide is…

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Kanpur: The Ganga River, often revered as the lifeline of India, has turned into a force of devastation as severe floods sweep across Northern India. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains and upstream water releases, the deluge has wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Entire villages stand submerged, cultural practices have been disrupted, and thousands of families have been forced to flee their homes. Authorities are racing against time to deliver relief in what is now being called one of the worst floods in recent memory. Rising Waters…

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New Delhi: Imagine roads that can warn authorities about cracks and potholes before they even appear. India is moving closer to that reality with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in road construction and management, aiming to transform the way its 6.3 million km road network is built, maintained, and monitored. According to an ET Infra report, engineers are now using Digital Twin technology, which creates a virtual model of roads. This model analyzes traffic flow and structural weaknesses in advance, allowing software to detect potential damage early and even…

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Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has gone into action mode as she prepares for Mission 2027. On October 9, the party will organize a state-level programme in Lucknow on the death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram. After years, BSP is set to showcase its strength, with Mayawati and national coordinator Akash Anand expected to lead the event. Recently Mayawati reviewed the preparations with party office-bearers and instructed them to ensure the success of the programme. She expressed satisfaction over the progress of committee formation at the district…

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Delhi |  The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin marked a milestone both for the organization’s history and India’s evolving role within it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India’s approach through a **three-pillar strategy—Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity—**which resonated strongly in the Tianjin Declaration. Security: A Firm Stand on Terrorism Reaffirming India’s position of “zero tolerance” on terrorism, Modi rejected double standards, a veiled reference to Pakistan. India ensured the declaration included explicit condemnation of recent terror attacks in Pulwama-Pahalgam, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Calls to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terrorist…

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Lucknow – With India recording over 1.4 million new cancer cases each year, access to advanced treatment methods remains a pressing challenge, especially outside major cities. Elekta, a global leader in precision radiation therapy, is taking the lead in bridging this gap by training oncologists in Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), a cutting-edge technique that customizes treatment in real time to a patient’s anatomy. ART uses daily high-quality imaging to adapt treatment plans, ensuring tumors are targeted more accurately even when changes occur in size, shape, or position. This reduces radiation exposure…

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Lucknow: Renault Lucknow, operated by MG Chariots Pvt. Ltd., unveiled the New Renault Kiger in a grand launch ceremony at its showroom in Krishna Nagar, Kanpur Road. The event was graced by Saurabh Jadoun, Branch Head of UCO Bank, as chief guest. Group Managing Director Ashish Agarwal and Vandita Agarwal led the celebrations, while Renault India Pvt. Ltd.’s Area Sales Manager, Jitesh Singh, along with representatives from leading banks including Indian Bank, Kotak Mahindra, ICICI, SBI and Axis Bank, were also in attendance. Customers enthusiastically booked the latest Kiger at the…

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Lucknow: In a significant political development, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has revoked the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth, reinstating him into the party. Siddharth, who was earlier expelled for alleged anti-party activities, publicly apologized to the BSP supremo through a detailed social media post, acknowledging his mistakes and pledging loyalty to the Ambedkarite movement. Mayawati confirmed the decision on her official handle, stating that Siddharth had long expressed regret and finally made a public apology, assuring his full commitment to advancing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s self-respect…

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