Category: India

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an additional day of public holiday for Ram Navami celebrations this year. While March 26 was already a declared holiday, March 27 will now also be observed as a public holiday across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the decision was made considering the increasing number of devotees visiting temples during the festival and the public sentiment associated with the occasion. The consecutive two-day holiday will provide devotees with ample opportunity for worship, rituals, and temple visits, while also allowing authorities…

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Bareilly: A self-defense workshop was organized at the Government Women Shelter in Bareilly under the second phase of Mission Shakti 5.0, aimed at empowering adolescent girls with essential safety skills. The programme was conducted as per the directions of District Magistrate Avinash Singh and in the presence of District Probation Officer Monika Rana. Training for Safety and Awareness During the workshop, adolescent girls were trained in basic self-defense techniques to help them protect themselves in challenging situations. The session focused on building confidence, awareness, and preparedness among participants. Officials also…

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Bareilly: A legal awareness camp was organized in Bhojipura block of Bareilly through the joint efforts of Sakar Sanstha, Mahila Shakti Sangathan, and the District Legal Services Authority Bareilly. The initiative aimed to educate women about their legal rights, health, and welfare provisions. The camp was inaugurated by chief guest Jaya Priyadarshini, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Women and self-help group representatives from various villages of the Bhojipura area participated in large numbers. Focus on Health and Legal Awareness Medical experts from the Community Health Centre, Bhojipura, including ARO Piyush…

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New Delhi: In a deeply poignant development, Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday after remaining in a coma for over 13 years. Rana, 31, had been in a persistent vegetative state since 2013 following a tragic fall from a fourth-floor balcony at Panjab University, where he was pursuing engineering. The accident caused severe head injuries, leaving him dependent on artificial nutrition and intermittent oxygen support for over a decade. He was admitted to…

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Lucknow: As spring casts a gentle glow over Lucknow, the city transforms into a radiant hub of devotion and celebration with the arrival of Chaitra Navratri in March 2026. The nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga brings together spirituality, commerce, and community life, turning streets, temples, and markets into vibrant spaces filled with energy and faith. At the center of this spiritual fervor stands the revered Chandrika Devi Temple in Khantwara, one of the most visited shrines during Navratri. Devotees gather in large numbers for darshan, as the temple dazzles…

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Lucknow: Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, a former IPS officer and ex-Joint Director of the Enforcement Directorate, has emerged as a dynamic and impactful leader in Uttar Pradesh politics since being elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Sarojini Nagar in 2022. Representing one of the largest constituencies in Lucknow, with a population exceeding six lakh, Singh has focused on inclusive, sustainable, and results-driven development, transforming the region into a growing hub of education, industry, infrastructure, and innovation. To empower the youth, Singh has launched 17 Ran Bahadur Singh (RBS) digital…

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Lucknow: Speech or language, Vāk, has been venerated since early Vedic times as the creator of the world along with Brahma.  Vāk was described as springing from the Creator, Brahma and also his consort, the twin Creative Principle. With language, a whole new world is created in our understanding. The sacred Vedas themselves are a manifestation of Vāk. Speech has long been regarded as vital to understand consciousness which is considered one with the Supreme Being in many schools of Indian philosophy, making India remarkably advanced in the area of…

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Kolkata: West Bengal is once again witnessing a high-voltage political battle reminiscent of the 2021 Vidhan Sabha elections, as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee prepares to face her former aide-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari—this time in the politically crucial Bhabanipur constituency. Unlike the fierce contest in Nandigram in 2021, the 2026 electoral battle has shifted to Bhabanipur, widely regarded as Banerjee’s political stronghold. Political observers describe this face-off as more than just a constituency contest, calling it a decisive fight that could influence the broader outcome of the state elections. A ‘Political Derby’…

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Mumbai: SBI Mutual Fund, the country’s largest fund house, on Thursday filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed maiden public offering is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 20.37 crore equity shares, with no fresh issue component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The offering will see promoters, State Bank of India (SBI) and Amundi India Holding, pare their stakes. SBI Funds Management Ltd is a joint venture between SBI and Paris-based Amundi,…

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Bareilly: Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S. Chaudhary conducted inspections at Sadar and Faridpur tehsils in Bareilly district to assess administrative arrangements, case disposal, and record management systems. Review of Case Disposal and Court Proceedings At Sadar Tehsil, the Commissioner reviewed proceedings in the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) court, particularly focusing on cases under Sections 80 and 24. District Magistrate Avinash Singh informed that cases are being disposed of as per norms, with strict monitoring to avoid delays that could impact rankings on the CM Dashboard. Modern Record Management and Digitization Push During…

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