Category: India

Gonda: A literary felicitation ceremony held at the Advocate Literary and Cultural Cell of the Bar Association, Gonda, highlighted the role of literature in fostering social harmony and strengthening cultural ties across regions. The event honoured distinguished literary personalities from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, including noted author Karuna Shankar Panda, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Sunil Devangan, and Dr. Lakshmi Lal Sahu, for their contributions to literature and society. Welcoming the guests, Ravi Chandra Tripathi, President of the Bar Association, said literature promotes a culture of dialogue and mutual understanding while contributing to the…

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New Delhi: The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), one of India’s leading platforms for women entrepreneurs, hosted an inspiring panel discussion titled “The Women Behind What India Eats” at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi, as part of its Agriculture, Agri-Business and Food Processing Industry Initiative. The event celebrated the achievements of pioneering women entrepreneurs who are transforming India’s food industry through innovation, resilience and purpose-driven leadership. The discussion showcased the growing influence of women across the food ecosystem, including food processing, nutrition, hospitality, retail and food technology. Welcoming the gathering, Pooja…

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Lucknow: The script of a Sanskrit play is composed of dialogues, poems and a few stage directions by the playwright. Much is left to the creativity of the stage director in terms of action and choreography. Sańgīta, comprising of song, instrumental music and dance, was the mainstay of stage performance. People from all walks of life gathered by the light of oil lamps after the day’s work was done to enjoy a performance that could well go on all night, showcasing good story, gripping plot, learned dialogue, colourful costumes, but…

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Hathras: A district court in Hathras has issued a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a defamation case linked to the 2020 Boolgarhi incident. The notice was issued by the court of the Additional District Judge (ADJ-V) while hearing a revision petition challenging the dismissal of the original complaint. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on August 11. The case stems from the widely reported incident that took place in Boolgarhi village on September 14, 2020. On March 2, 2023, a trial court convicted one…

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Patna: The Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar has evolved into far more than a contest for a single seat. It has become a high-stakes political battle involving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, whose political credibility is being tested in his first direct electoral contest. The election is being closely watched as an indicator of Bihar’s political direction ahead of the next Assembly polls. While the BJP is seeking to retain one of its strongest urban constituencies, the RJD is…

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New Delhi: India has achieved a significant public health milestone, with the number of children receiving no vaccines during their first year of life falling substantially in 2025, according to the latest estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The report shows that the number of “zero-dose” children—those who miss all routine vaccinations during infancy—declined from 909,000 in 2024 to 679,000 in 2025, reflecting continued progress in expanding immunisation coverage across the country. The improvement has helped India move out of the list of the top 10…

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Lucknow: The Central Government has given its in-principle approval to Uttar Pradesh’s proposal to improve four-lane road connectivity to five districts that are yet to be fully linked with the state capital through high-capacity highways. The plan involves widening and upgrading 154.5 kilometres of National Highways (NHs), marking another step in the state’s infrastructure expansion. The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. According to state government officials, the Centre has responded positively, paving the…

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