Lucknow: The ghats of Ayodhya transformed into a shimmering river of gold on Sunday evening as over 26.17 lakh earthen lamps illuminated the banks of the Saryu, turning the holy city into a spectacle of devotion and light for the ninth edition of Deepotsav. From Rajghat to Laxman Kila Ghat, the skyline glowed in ripples…
Rishab Shetty’s action thriller ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ continues to dominate the box office with no signs of slowing down. The film has entered the Rs 500 crore club, proving its massive popularity across India. The drama saw a huge jump in its earnings on Sunday, 19 October 2025, crossing the Rs 520 crore mark. Rishab…
Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said that the other state units of the party should draw inspiration from the UP unit, which organised an impressive rally in Lucknow on the 19th death anniversary of party founder Kanshiram on Oct 9.She was speaking at the national level meeting of BSP in Lucknow.“The enthusiasm shown by…
Ayodhya: Ayodhya burst into celebration as Deepotsav unfolded with unmatched grandeur and devotion on Sunday.The city transformed into a resplendent canvas of lights, music, and faith as tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off Ramayana Shobha Yatra from Saket Mahavidyalaya by waving the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums.The magnificent procession, which…
Lucknow: Coming from behind, the Uttar Pradesh U-23 team pipped Himachal Pradesh by one wicket to kick-start its Col CK Nayudu Trophy campaign on a winning note, collecting 11 valuable points at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur on Sunday. UP’s chase of 301 was powered by Adarsh Singh (96 off 202 balls) and well…
Lucknow: Ayodhya came alive with vibrant colours, beats and celebratory mood on Sunday as artists from different regions of India performed at the 9th Deepotsav 2025. The artisans also performed during Shobha Yatra and presented a moving depiction of Ramayan at Ram ki Paidi.This year, over 2,000 artists performed at the festival. About 500 came…
Lucknow: UP Police Special Task Force arrested two interstate wildlife traffickers from Bakshi Ka Talab area and recovered 650 endangered and banned parrots being smuggled in a car on Sunday. The arrested were identified as Jitendra Singh of Sambhal district and Sanjeev of Moradabad district.According to additional SP, STF, Satyasen Yadav, the duo was caught…
Ayodhya/Lucknow: Stating that every particle in Ayodhya embodies dignity, compassion, and love for Lord Ram, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday drew a comparison between the first and the ninth Deepotsav.“In 2017, when we started the effort to preserve this sacred tradition, we could hardly find earthen lamps. The local potters could provide barely 25,000…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and India, and New Delhi’s openness to deepening economic partnerships, reinforce confidence that there is significant scope for long-term cooperation, a top European Investment Bank (EIB) official has said but called for accelerating approvals and providing a level-playing field for global investors.“Despite the current geopolitical uncertainties…
