NEW DELHI: The Union oil ministry on Tuesday rejected social media claims that 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) causes a drastic drop in fuel efficiency, saying it actually improves acceleration and does not affect vehicle insurance validity. The national programme, blending ethanol from sugarcane or maize with petrol, is aimed at cutting emissions and boosting farmer…
A celebration was held at the Hazratganj intersection of the city, led by BJP senior member Neeraj Singh and Lucknow Mahanagar unit President Anand Dwivedi and gratitude was extended to defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh for his tireless efforts in securing approval for Phase-1 B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. Party workers…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday slammed major opposition parties for not taking part in the discussion and passage of the new Income Tax Bill in Rajya Sabha, saying…
Lucknow: In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the Mau Police, PAC Flood Company, and the SDRF team saved as many as 21 stranded flood victims, including men, women, and children, from the turbulent waters of the Ghaghra river late on the night of August 11/12.The rescue operation was launched after Dial-112 received distress calls…
Bollywood actor John Abraham has appealed to the Chief Justice of India, urging a review of the Supreme Court’s order to relocate Delhi’s community dogs. Abraham argues the directive is illegal, impractical, and inhumane, conflicting with existing Animal Birth Control Rules. NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor John Abraham on Tuesday urged Chief Justice of India Justice…
CHENNAI: A 14-year-old girl brought to Madras high court Tuesday in a custody dispute jumped from the first-floor corridor moments after a bench ordered she be placed in a govt home.The teenager was produced before judges MS Ramesh and V Lakshminarayanan to state whether she wished to live with her mother or father, who are…
Lucknow: At the “Teri Mitti – Celebrating Tiranga” event held at B R Ambedkar auditorium, LDA Colony on Tuesday, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh delivered a stirring address on patriotism and cultural heritage. Governor Anandiben Patel was the chief guest. She was joined by Padma Shri Malini Awasthi and lyricist Manoj Muntashir. Singh said, “This programme…
NEW DELHI: Acting on a multi-party notice to begin the process of removal of Allahabad HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday constituted a three-member committee to “inquire into the grounds for request for removal” of Justice Varma, who is linked to the cash-at-home scandal.The committee comprises SC judge Justice…
Lucknow: A 72-year-old road accident victim admitted to Apollo Hospital, Lucknow, gave a new lease of life to two patients suffering from kidney failure for decades. Declared brain-dead on Monday night, the donor’s kidneys were retrieved early Tuesday morning with the consent of his family.A coordinated effort between Apollo Hospital, SGPGIMS and SOTTO UP enabled…
NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Tuesday tabled a report in Parliament on the union accounts for 2022-23 and 2023-24, in which the auditor has, among other issues, pointed out how cess and surcharge collections have been going up over the years and become a significant part of tax revenues –…
