Category: India

New Delhi: In the cacophonous theatre of Indian politics, silence can often be more eloquent than a speech. The decision by the Indian National Congress to sideline two of its most articulate parliamentarians, Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, from a crucial debate on national security has spoken volumes. It points not to a disciplined party presenting a united front, but to a grand old party grappling with a deep-seated ideological schism, one that the ruling BJP is all too eager to exploit. The subsequent “Bharat Ki Baat” remark, amplified by…

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Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association (UPOA) is gearing up to submit a formal bid to host the first edition of the National Youth Games in the state. The announcement came during the association’s Annual General Meeting held at Hotel Fortune Park BBD, Lucknow, under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and UPOA Chairman Brijesh Pathak. Addressing the media, UPOA General Secretary Dr. Anandeshwar Pandey revealed that a detailed action plan is being drafted and will soon be submitted to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). “We are…

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 Prayagraj: In a significant step towards preserving and celebrating the rich legacy of India’s defence pension administration, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Dr. Mayank Sharma inaugurated the ‘Dharohar’ Gallery at the Draupadi Ghat campus of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj, on Monday. The gallery showcases the historic journey of the Defence Accounts Department—from its origins in the 1880s to the current digital era—highlighting the evolution of India’s defence pension system, landmark reforms, and the role of SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha) in transforming pension…

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 Lucknow | The monsoon has intensified across Uttar Pradesh, bringing widespread showers in various parts of eastern UP over the past 24 hours. Pratapgarh recorded the highest rainfall at 85 mm, followed by Jaunpur with 69.2 mm and Amethi with 65 mm. Other districts like Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Sultanpur, and Ambedkar Nagar also received substantial rainfall. In a fresh forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for six districts in the Bundelkhand and Agra regions, warning of heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Additionally, a Yellow Alert…

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Lucknow: The vibrant campus of Study Hall School, Gomti Nagar came alive with ideas, performances, and spirited debate as it successfully concluded the second day of its much-awaited 3rd Democratic Citizenship Festival—a unique inter-school event that seamlessly merges education with active civic participation. Over 180 students from 15 schools across Lucknow, Varanasi, Bareilly, and Gurgaon participated in the two-day event, which aimed to embed democratic values directly into the classroom experience. The festival’s design reflected the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, promoting experiential learning, critical thinking, and…

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