NEW DELHI: While underlining that the March 31, 2026 deadline to end armed Naxalism would be met, home minister Amit Shah has rejected the recent “misleading” statement by CPI(Maoist) offering to lay down arms and seeking a ceasefire, saying there shall be no ceasefire at the security forces’ end.“For those who wish to surrender, no…
Lucknow: Stressing the importance of spiritual and religious tourism for the economic growth of the state, advisor to the chief minister and former IAS officer, Awanish Kumar Awasthi, on Saturday said that the growth trajectory of the tourism sector has seen a tremendous surge over the past eight years.Awasthi said, “Till 2016-2017, UP-based destinations and…
NEW DELHI: In his 126th edition of his monthly radio talk ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed RSS for an “unprecedented and inspiring” journey. “This Vijayadashami is special for another reason,” he said. “This day marks 100 years of the foundation of RSS. This journey of a century is as amazing and…
Lucknow: In a hall packed with audiences, mostly Gen-Z, Khadi walked on the ramp in its modern avatar at Re-Spin: The Khadi Edit, organised as part of UPITS 2025. Models showcased the diversity of Khadi in haute couture style, and each one of them won hearts and several rounds of applause. Some popular ones included…
NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said there’s no threat to India-Russia economic partnership from the strain in India-US ties and complimented India for showing “self-respect” by not buckling under external pressure in securing its energy interests.Speaking after a meeting with his counterpart S Jaishankar on the margins of the UNGA, he said Russia…
Lucknow: A major controversy erupted in Banvirpur village of Mahmoodabad area in Sitapur after parents accused a school management of forcing Hindu students to write “I Love Mohammad” on slogan charts during a competition.The incident triggered protests from parents, leading to police intervention and the arrest of a woman teacher and the manager of Amar…
In 2021, Kamla Prasad Yadav bought land at Verna, and even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed plans, the dream of a stadium is now a reality Panaji: A builder by profession, Kamla Prasad Yadav isn’t buying land to just construct buildings and make profits.In 2021, Yadav, sarpanch of Chicalim panchayat, bought land at Verna in…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco’s list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata’s Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign…
Lucknow: Stating that youth and women are collecting business leads and forging deals at the UPITS 2025, an official spokesperson on Sunday informed that present-day youth are emerging as job creators rather than job seekers.Take the example of 23-year-old Yash Gupta, who scaled up his father’s company. “This is our first time at UPITS, and…
NEW DELHI: Flying into India is expected to become a smooth affair from Oct 1 for foreigners, with delays at immigration counters set to become a thing of the past. They will no longer be required to fill physical disembarkation cards that are currently submitted at immigration. All foreign nationals travelling here for work, tourism,…
