Category: India

Bareilly: Janak Raj Joshi, a research scholar in the Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, successfully completed his PhD viva voce, marking an important academic milestone. His doctoral research, titled “Understanding the Role of Cooperatives in Poverty Reduction in Kailali District of Nepal: A Case Study of Navajeevan Cooperatives Limited,” examines the contribution of cooperative societies to poverty alleviation and socio-economic development in Nepal’s Kailali district. The study analyses the functioning of cooperatives and their role in improving socio-economic conditions, with particular focus on Navajeevan Cooperatives…

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Gonda: Gonda Superintendent of Police Abhishek performed the bhoomi pujan for three major police infrastructure projects on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening the district police force and improving facilities for personnel. The projects include a cyber police station and a police guest house being constructed beside the Traffic Office, as well as a 12-storey men’s barrack at the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda. The Public Works Department (PWD) is executing the cyber police station and guest house projects, while the Uttar Pradesh State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (UPSIDCO) is…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University is helping students explore international academic and cultural opportunities through its Mandarin Chinese language course, which introduces them to the structure, history and cultural significance of Chinese script alongside practical language skills. The course is offered by the university’s Centre for Excellence in Multilingualism under the guidance of Taiwanese Mandarin language instructor Chiali Chen. Students learn how Chinese characters are formed, the prescribed sequence for writing them and the cultural traditions associated with the script. Practical demonstrations, regular writing exercises and engaging cultural examples…

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New Delhi: India and Canada are intensifying negotiations on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both countries seeking to conclude a deal by the end of 2026. The latest push comes amid renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand trade and investment. Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi this week to review progress following the fifth round of negotiations, held in Ottawa from October 5 to 9. According to a statement from Global Affairs Canada,…

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Lucknow: Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), Lucknow, organised a two-day national workshop on “Research Excellence: From Scientific Exploration to Social Impact” through its Research and Development Cell, in collaboration with the PHSS Foundation for Science & Society, Lucknow. The workshop aimed to strengthen research capabilities and provide faculty members and research scholars with a comprehensive understanding of the research process, from identifying scientific problems and designing research frameworks to data collection, scientific writing, research paper publication, intellectual property rights (IPR), innovation and translating research outcomes into tangible social benefits. The…

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New Delhi: India and Kenya are seeking to strengthen defence cooperation through military training exchanges, professional education and maritime security engagement, with a delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) visiting Indian military institutions to study training models for a proposed Joint War College in Kenya. The delegation, led by Major General R.W. Mwanzia, is visiting India from October 11 to 17 as part of a benchmarking programme. The High Commission of India in Kenya announced the visit, highlighting the opportunity for Kenyan defence personnel to learn from India’s experience…

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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held an interactive session with women student representatives from colleges across the national capital, inviting their views on campus safety, infrastructure and the quality of education. During the interaction, students shared their experiences and offered suggestions on improving facilities, ensuring safer campuses and enhancing educational opportunities. Their inputs highlighted the importance of involving young women in shaping policies that directly affect their academic and personal development. Gupta appreciated the students’ confidence, fresh perspectives and leadership potential, describing Delhi’s youth as an important force…

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Noida: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan has urged young Indians to harness their skills, creativity and innovative abilities to help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing students and learners at an institution in Noida, Murugan emphasised the importance of quality education, lifelong learning, skill development and entrepreneurship in preparing the country’s youth for emerging opportunities. Highlighting the role of young people in nation-building, the minister referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of placing youth power at the centre…

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Varanasi: The two-day ‘Namo Book Fest’, showcasing books on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life, ideas, leadership and 25-year public journey in constitutional office, concluded at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi. The festival featured books by various authors documenting different phases of Modi’s life, from his early social engagement and entry into public life to his political journey, leadership experiences and responsibilities in public office. The exhibition attracted a large number of readers over the two days, with young people and members of Generation Z showing particular interest in…

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Elephants, horses and costumed spirits join the baraat; Shiva-Parvati wedding staged on a modern hydraulic platform Pratapgarh: A grand procession celebrating the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was taken out from Gopal Temple in Pratapgarh on Sunday under the aegis of the Shri Ramlila Samiti. The colourful Shiv Baraat featured participants dressed as spirits, deities and kings, alongside elephants, horses and thousands of devotees and residents who joined the celebrations. The procession began at Gopal Temple and passed through Bharat Chowk, Bhagwa Chungi, Chowk and Chilbila Hanuman…

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