Category: India

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro is set for a massive expansion as the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has proposed the development of 10 new metro corridors covering more than 150 kilometres across the state capital and extending connectivity up to Barabanki. At present, Lucknow Metro operates on a single 22.87-kilometre corridor connecting Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Munshi Pulia, with 21 stations, including 17 elevated and four underground stations. However, with increasing traffic congestion and rapid urban expansion, authorities are now planning a large-scale network upgrade. According to…

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Bareilly: The Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organized the pre-Ph.D. presentations of four research scholars from Nepal on Sunday. Among the scholars, Janak Raj Joshi and Giri Raj Kadayat completed their research under the supervision of Prof. Bhola Khan, while Govind Raj Upadhyay and Dharm Dev Bhatt carried out their work under the guidance of Prof. Ashutosh Priya. During the session, Giri Raj Kadayat presented his research on “Economic Growth and Tourism in Nepal,” while Dharm Dev Bhatt discussed his study evaluating the socio-economic impact…

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New Delhi: Known for his lively presence on the comedy-cooking reality show Laughter Chefs, celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi recently stepped into a role that went far beyond entertainment. He curated an exclusive State Banquet hosted by Droupadi Murmu at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan in honour of Vietnamese President Tô Lâm. For Sokhi, the experience carried a different weight altogether. Having cooked at prestigious international events, he admits this one stood apart. Representing India through food wasn’t just professional—it was deeply emotional. According to him, every dish served was not…

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● 14th President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and Governor of Maharashtra Shri Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurate the Billionaires for Peace Conclave ● Bollywood actor Sonu Sood Joins Hands with Billionaires for Peace Conclave to Support Humanitarian and Peace Initiatives Mumbai : The third edition of the Billionaires for Peace Conclave (BFP), an initiative by the I Am Peacekeeper Movement (IAPM), concluded successfully  at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, bringing together Nobel Laureates including Mohan Munasinghe, Kailash Satyarthi, Houcine Abassi and Grigorii Pelman, alongside policymakers, business leaders, philanthropists, spiritual voices…

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Ahmedabad: The Dahyabhai Chhotalal Charity Foundation (Remik), in association with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), has recognized outstanding academic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership through its prestigious 2026 awards. The honours celebrate emerging talent across new enterprise creation, family business management, digital innovation, and social entrepreneurship. Gold Medal – Scholastic Performance in New Enterprise Creation Saubhagyavardhan Shukla has been awarded the Gold Medal for his detailed project on ReWork, an innovative platform designed to foster intergenerational collaboration. The initiative enables retirees to engage in flexible job opportunities, project-based…

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Udaipur: Skoda Auto India has unveiled its latest brand campaign, “G.O.A.T – Greatest On A Track,” reinforcing the company’s strong performance-driven identity and motorsport heritage. The campaign redefines the popular phrase “G.O.A.T” — commonly known as Greatest of All Time — into Greatest On A Track, highlighting the dynamic engineering, precision handling and motorsport DNA that define the brand’s vehicle lineup. As part of the campaign launch, Skoda Auto India achieved recognition in both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for setting the record for the…

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Lucknow: The “Convocation – May 2026,” a grand and dignified event organized by the Lucknow Branch of the Central India Regional Council (CIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), was successfully concluded at the Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport. During the ceremony, newly qualified Chartered Accountants were honored, marking a celebration of the commencement of their professional journeys. This prestigious event was organized under the aegis of the ICAI’s Members and Students Services Directorate, witnessing the presence of a large number of newly qualified CAs, their parents, family…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma has directed strict action against officials of the electricity department found negligent in discharging their duties, particularly during the ongoing summer season when power demand remains high. Reiterating the government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted and quality electricity supply to consumers, the minister stated that any negligence affecting public convenience would not be tolerated. Following the minister’s directions, Yogesh Kumar, posted as Executive Engineer in Meerut, was suspended with immediate effect for alleged negligence in departmental work. Similarly, Rahul, an Executive…

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Bareilly: In line with the nationwide call for energy conservation and sustainable lifestyle changes given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University successfully organised a “No Vehicle Day” across its campus on Thursday. The initiative was conducted under the guidance and appeal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. From the early morning hours, entry of private vehicles into the university campus was restricted, and vehicles were parked at designated stands near the main gate. Thereafter, faculty members,…

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