Maithili Thakur joins BJP ahead of Bihar polls NEW DELHI: In a major political development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, folk and devotional singer Maithili Thakur on Tuesday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Patna, in the presence of Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal.As per news agency ANI, sources indicate that Thakur…
It’s good news for motorists travelling by road between Lucknow and Kanpur.During a recent review meeting attended by administrative officials, the defence minister’s advisor requested an update from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which confirmed that the project is almost complete, and only minor works are remaining on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway.These final tasks…
NEW DELHI: India will resume all categories of international postal services to the United States from October 15, the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications announced on Tuesday.In a statement, the ministry announced “the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States of America (USA) with effect from 15…
The hip-hop and jazzy nightlife parties are no longer confined to metropolitan cities. The colourful culture is now making its way into Jhansi as well. Theme parties and live music bands at numerous rooftop resto-bars are the latest attractions for the youth. Even the older generation can be seen flocking to enjoy the live bands,…
Sunjay Kapur’s inheritance battle has taken a dramatic turn, with his children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, openly challenging the authenticity of his will. Represented by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, they have accused their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, of manipulating and possibly forging the document to secure a larger share of the Rs 30,000-crore estate. Jethmalani…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major reforms for the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in 2026, signaling a transformative shift in India’s school education system. In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the board is moving away from rote memorization towards competency-based learning, analytical reasoning, and holistic evaluation….
NEW DELHI: Director General Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Tuesday said that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had more than 100 casualties along the Line of Control given the “number of posthumous awards” given on August 14, its independence day.“Pakistanis possibly unwittingly let out their awards list last month on the 14th of August,…
In the arid plains of Bundelkhand — a region long synonymous with water scarcity, agrarian challenges, and limited industrial growth — a quiet revolution sparked over a century ago.Before expressways and industrial corridors started to reshape the region’s economic landscape, the Jhansi Railway Workshop, inaugurated on Nov 25, 1895, stood as Bundelkhand region’s first industrial…
Jennifer Aniston has often opened up about matters of the heart, but this time around, she spilled her heart on something a little more personal – starting a family. The actress, who previously spoke about her personal struggles in trying to start a family, got candid about her ‘selfish’ decision not to pursue adoption. Making…
Gorakhpur, famous for the iconic Gorakhnath Temple, was granted the status of a district under the British rule in 1801. The home district of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is fast emerging as the economic capital of eastern Uttar Pradesh after he took over the reins of the state in 2017. Though Gorakhpur was established in…
