Category: India

New Delhi – The prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026, instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation, have been announced, recognizing outstanding contributions across print, digital, and broadcast platforms nationwide. This year, a total of 25 exceptional works were honored across 18 categories. In the 20th edition of the awards, Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, highlighted the vital role of journalism in strengthening democracy while addressing the gathering. During the ceremony, 24 journalists across 19 categories were felicitated for their exemplary work. Paying tribute to Ramnath Goenka, the…

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New Delhi/Lucknow | A coalition of transgender rights groups and progressive organizations staged a strong protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. The demonstrators raised loud slogans against the legislation, calling it regressive and harmful to the rights of transgender individuals. The protest saw participation from activists and organizations across the country, including members of the All India Revolutionary Students Organization, Revolutionary Cultural Front (RCF), and Caste Annihilation Movement (CAM). Activists such as Comrade Niranjan, Megh,…

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Bareilly: The Executive Council meeting of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University was successfully held at the Vice-Chancellor’s committee hall under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. Several significant decisions aimed at academic growth, administrative reforms, and student welfare were approved during the session. The meeting began with a formal welcome of newly appointed council members, including Ghanshyam Khandelwal, Prof. Ajit Singh Nain, Prof. Rajni Ranjan Singh, Prof. Anju Agrawal, Prof. Harikesh Singh, Prof. Dushyant Kumar, and Prof. Anupam Mehrotra. The council also expressed deep condolences on the sudden…

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Bareilly: An exhibition highlighting the achievements of the Uttar Pradesh government over the past nine years concluded at Hartman Ramlila Ground in Bareilly city. Organized by the Information Department, the event drew a large number of visitors who explored various government initiatives and welfare schemes. The exhibition served as a platform to present the state government’s progress across multiple sectors, including women empowerment, agriculture, infrastructure, and employment generation. Visitors gained insights into key schemes aimed at improving livelihoods and ensuring inclusive growth. A major highlight was the expansion of self-help…

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Bareilly: In a significant scientific advancement in indigenous cattle breeding, the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute has successfully produced five elite Sahiwal calves using advanced assisted reproductive technologies. The calves include four males and one female, marking a major milestone in the application of modern biotechnology to native breeds. The breakthrough was achieved through ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte aspiration, in-vitro embryo production, and embryo transfer techniques. The first calf, a female named ‘Gauri’, was born on February 28, 2026, followed by the birth of four healthy male calves over the next four…

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Gonda: In line with the state government’s commitment to transparent and timely grievance redressal, a “Thana Samadhan Diwas” was organized at Kotwali Dehat police station under the supervision of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. During the session, the District Magistrate patiently heard complaints from citizens arriving from both rural and urban areas. The grievances primarily related to land disputes, illegal encroachments, blocked pathways, errors in revenue records, and family conflicts. Officials from the revenue and police departments were directed to act promptly and responsibly. The District Magistrate emphasized that all complaints…

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Dedicated cargo terminal and special cargo routes to directly benefit industries, strengthening the supply chain Target to expand cargo handling capacity from 2 million to 8 million metric tonnes Multimodal cargo hub to significantly boost exports and imports Airport to emerge as a gamechanger for industry and the logistics sector Jewar: The Noida International Airport being developed in Uttar Pradesh will not remain limited to passenger services, but is set to emerge as one of the country’s largest cargo and logistics hubs. With a dedicated cargo terminal, multimodal connectivity, and…

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Lucknow: The beautiful Indian climate has six seasons regarded traditionally since ancient times. The year starts in sunny summer, typically in the second week of April, when the Chitra month as per Indian solar calendar begins. That is why the financial year in India is taken to end on March 31. The traditional New Year is called Baisakhi, Poila Baisakh, and celebrated all over the country in different ways. The solar and lunar calendars are similar, with some variations; the lunar calendar has Yugādi as the start of a new…

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