Category: India

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)  honoured its best-performing employees for December 2025 with the ‘Employee of the Month’ award at its administrative headquarters in Gomti Nagar. The awards were presented by Managing Director Sushil Kumar, who lauded the employees for their dedication, integrity and professionalism. For the month of December, woman security guard Reena Dwivedi was specially honoured for her exemplary honesty in safely returning a passenger’s lost purse. The incident occurred on December 18, 2025, at around 10:30 am at CCS Airport Metro Station, where a…

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Lucknow: The eighth day of Uttarayani Kauthig 2026 witnessed a vibrant celebration of folk culture, with the Kauthig premises resonating with the colours, rhythms and traditions of Uttarakhand. Renowned folk singer Chandraprakash, who arrived from Uttarakhand, enthralled the audience with soulful renditions of popular folk songs, earning thunderous applause from spectators. Sharing details of the event, Mahendra Singh Rawat, General Secretary of the Parvatiya Mahaparishad, said that Chandraprakash has been enriching folk culture for the past thirteen years through his consistent performances after gaining recognition from the Kauthig मंच. As…

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Delhi: Kasturi Metal Composite Limited (KMCL), a manufacturer and provider of engineered steel fibers and industrial flooring solutions, has fixed the price band at ₹61-64 per equity share for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is slated to open on January 27, 2026, and will conclude on January 29, 2026. The anchor portion will open on January 23, 2026. The IPO is a fresh issue of 27.52 lakh equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each through the book-building route. At the upper end of the…

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New Delhi: Škoda Auto India has unveiled the new Kushaq, strengthening its promise of making European technology accessible for Indian customers. Branded as #EasytoLove, the updated Kushaq introduces segment-first features, enhanced safety, modern design elements and a wider choice of “real automatic” transmissions, making it more appealing for Indian road conditions. Built under Škoda’s India 2.0 strategy, the Kushaq was the brand’s first locally developed SUV and has played a key role in accelerating its growth in the country. The new version carries forward this legacy with a refreshed Modern…

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New Delhi: An opinion article by senior commentator Sanjay Saxena has reignited debate over the continued media focus on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, questioning whether this attention reflects genuine political relevance or a misplaced obsession of mainstream media. The article argues that despite repeated electoral setbacks suffered by the Congress—most notably in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections—the Gandhi family continues to dominate television debates and headlines. Saxena notes that while party leaders may remain loyal due to legacy, political compulsion or lack of alternatives,…

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Hardoi: In view of the forthcoming Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections from the Lucknow Division Graduate Constituency, journalist Jitendra Singh Yadav, a prospective independent candidate, undertook a two-day tour of Hardoi district to connect with people and seek their support. During his outreach, Yadav said that he aims to become a strong voice for graduates, educated unemployed youth, and the younger generation. He stated that, if elected, he would work selflessly in the Upper House to raise their concerns and remain committed to finding practical and effective solutions to…

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Leh (Ladakh): The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 commenced with grandeur on Tuesday at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. The colourful opening ceremony, marked by traditional music and folk dances, was formally inaugurated by the  Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh,  Kavinder Gupta, who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary approach towards sports development in the country. An exhibition ice hockey match between the Indian Army and a Ladakh team added excitement to the opening ceremony. Ladakh is hosting the ice sports segment of…

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Indore: The much-anticipated India’s Regional PR Awards (IRPRA) – 40 Under 40 returned with its fourth edition, drawing widespread attention as the virtual ceremony concluded successfully on Saturday. The platform recognised outstanding public relations professionals from across the country who, under the age of 40, have made a strong mark in the PR industry through impactful work, strategic thinking, and innovative communication. The prestigious initiative aims to identify and celebrate emerging PR talent from regional India while providing them with national visibility. Winners were selected by a distinguished jury comprising…

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Lucknow: With human error identified as the leading cause behind most road accident fatalities in India, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched a unique ‘phygital’ (physical + digital) road safety awareness campaign titled #PleaseGrowUp as part of National Road Safety Awareness Week. The campaign aims to spotlight one of the most overlooked contributors to road accidents—immature and irresponsible behaviour on the road. While road mishaps are often attributed to poor infrastructure or mechanical failure, data and experience reveal that the majority of deaths are caused by avoidable human actions such…

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New Delhi | The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has entered a new phase of leadership with the unanimous election of Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old leader from Bihar, as its new National President. With this, Nabin has become one of the youngest leaders to take charge of the world’s largest political party, marking a significant generational shift in the BJP’s organisational structure. According to Returning Officer K. Laxman, a total of 37 sets of nomination papers were filed in support of Nitin Nabin, all of which were found valid. Prime Minister…

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