NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear a plea to do away with the exemption granted to political parties under Income Tax law and to restrain the parties from receiving donations in cash.The court sought responses from Centre and Election Commission on the plea which challenged the validity of a provision of the Income…
Lucknow: Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday said that jamboree is not only a festival but an excellent platform for children to learn, share experience, and showcase their talent.Inaugurating the 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides at the Defence Expo Ground, the governor said, “The event is a powerful symbol of India’s unity and…
Ayodhya: Ayodhya is buzzing with excitement as thousands of pilgrims and prominent industrialists are converging at the city for the historic flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Temple on Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, several private chartered flights touched down at Ayodhya airport, bringing prominent personalities like Satyanarayan Nuwal, co-founder and chairman of Nagpur-based Solar Industries India…
President Murmu administers the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd CJI, will have a tenure of nearly one year and three months. He spoke to Dhananjay Mahapatra shortly after taking oath Hailing from a family of agriculturists, what encouraged you to choose law as…
Lucknow: A delegation of the UP Congress led by state president Ajay Rai on Monday paid a visit to the family of a booth-level officer (BLO) from Malihabad’s Sarawa who reportedly died of brain haemorrhage, allegedly due to heavy workload in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.“BLO Vijay Kumar Verma reportedly suffered a brain…
NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of growing concern over student suicides linked to academic pressure, a parliamentary standing committee has initiated a comprehensive review of the rapid expansion of coaching centres and the social issues emerging from the highly competitive education environment. The move comes as cities like Kota – known as the “coaching capital…
Lucknow: On paper, Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan was a govt-recognised madrassa teacher in Azamgarh, drawing his monthly salary, availing medical leaves, and finally securing voluntary retirement with full benefits. In reality, he was thousands of miles away — living in the United Kingdom, gaining British citizenship, delivering religious sermons abroad, and allegedly nurturing links with…
Lucknow: Stressing that every citizen — especially the poor — must receive timely and compassionate healthcare, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said, adding that UP’s medical system can improve only when patients feel secure, supported, and never return untreated from any hospital.“Our priority is simple — no person in distress should be denied care, whether…
Lucknow: Shruti Mishra, a prominent badminton player from Lucknow, is all set to excel in the Syed Modi India International Championship beginning Tuesday.Shruti, who was seen practising in her Indian jersey on Tuesday, expressed excitement and readiness for the competition.“This tournament holds a special place in my heart as it takes place in my hometown,…
Lucknow: In a bittersweet moment, Sriram Raghavan’s war drama ‘Ikkis’ unveiled a powerful poster featuring the incomparable Dharmendra, on the day he bid adieu to the world at 89. The film, extensively shot in Lucknow, now stands as a poignant tribute to the actor’s enduring legacy, a fitting tribute to a man who left an…
