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Lucknow : The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for Ground Breaking Ceremony 5 (GBC 5), scheduled for November 2025, with an ambitious goal of rolling out investments worth over ₹5 lakh crore, which could rise to ₹10 lakh crore or more by the time of the event. Preparations have begun in full swing under the leadership of Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, who chaired a comprehensive review meeting at PICCUP Bhawan on Monday. To ensure GBC 5 is a resounding success, the state will host international roadshows…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has approved development projects worth ₹19.50 crore to enhance the religious, cultural, and rural tourism potential of Garhmukteshwar in Hapur district. This initiative aims to transform the ancient town into a major spiritual and cultural destination, attracting both domestic and international tourists and generating local employment. Announcing the projects, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that Garhmukteshwar, situated on the banks of the Ganga, holds significant religious and mythological importance. “These projects will not only beautify sacred sites but also provide modern tourist…

Governor Anandiben Patel Inaugurates ‘Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship’ Conference  Lucknow– Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel today inaugurated the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce’s conference titled “Breaking Barriers – Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship” at Hotel Taj, Lucknow. The event celebrated and honored 14 women entrepreneurs for their exceptional work across various sectors. In her address, Governor Patel praised the awardees and emphasized that their achievements serve as a beacon of inspiration for countless other women. She also urged organizers to ensure future recognitions include women from rural backgrounds, who, despite…

Lucknow— A five-day Boot Camp on Mobile Photography, organized by the Centre for Media Studies, Amity School of Communication, commenced today with great enthusiasm on the university campus. The event saw the participation of 25 students from La Martiniere Girls’ College, all eager to sharpen their mobile photography skills. The workshop is being led by Prof. ( Dr. )  Sanjay Mohan Johri, Professor Emeritus and Head of the Centre for Media Studies. With decades of experience in visual storytelling and media education, Prof. Johri and senior photojournalist and media academician…

New Delhi – Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, stepped down from office, bringing an unexpected end to a tenure that spanned just under three years. His resignation, officially attributed to health concerns, has triggered widespread reflection on a term that blended parliamentary activism, global diplomacy, ideological fervor, and high-octane controversies. A Storied Political Path Born on May 18, 1951, in Kithana, Rajasthan, Dhankhar brought a rich blend of legal expertise and political experience to the Vice Presidency. He started as a practicing lawyer in the Rajasthan High…

Thiruvananthapuram – Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, or simply Comrade VS to millions, passed away at the age of 101 in the capital city of Kerala. His death marks the end of an era — not just for the Left movement in India, but for the very ethos of people’s politics in Kerala. The former Chief Minister, freedom fighter, reformist, and founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) breathed his last after years of quiet retirement, having battled health complications since a minor stroke in 2019. Surrounded by his family —…

Lucknow : The All India Sahitya Parishad, Lucknow South, organized a vibrant literary and poetry symposium on the occasion of Vyas Jayanti and Guru Purnima. The event, held on July 18, 2025, was a heartfelt celebration of the enduring significance of the guru-shishya (teacher-student) tradition, knowledge, and literary expression. Presiding as Chief Guest, Professor Prem Suman Sharma, former Head of the Hindi Department and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Lucknow University, graced the event with her presence. The programme began with a Saraswati Vandana (invocation to the…