Lucknow: Returning refreshed after an injury layoff, young shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat made a remarkable comeback at the Syed Modi tournament, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals by defeating Meiraba Luwang Maisnam. He had been sidelined since the Canada Open due to a knee injury.Talking to TOI, Priyanshu said, “After the injury, this is my first tournament. I…
US Department of EducationImage credit: AP Photo Educators, school districts, unions, and disability-rights advocates have taken the Trump administration to court, accusing it of illegally dismantling the US Department of Education and transferring tens of billions in critical program funding to other federal agencies, according to a report by The New York Times (NYT). This…
Lucknow: At least 10 Uttar Pradesh players, including World Cup player of the tournament Deepti Sharma, have been shortlisted for the mega auction of the Women Premier League (WPL), scheduled to be held in Delhi on Thursday.These players were registered by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) ahead of the auction. The shortlisted players from UP…
Lucknow: Sleuths from central intelligence agencies have reached Bahraich to question a Chinese national arrested for filming security installations along India-Nepal border in the district’s Rupaidiha area. Liu Kunjing (49) was caught on Nov 24 by SSB’s Border Intelligence Team and UP Police when he was recording videos close to Border Pillar 651/07 — barely…
Lucknow: A three-day state-level training workshop was organised under the guidance of basic education minister Sandeep Singh in Lucknow from Nov 24 to 26.The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) imparted training to 150 nodal state resource groups (SRGs), district coordinators and mentors from the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) for…
Lucknow: There was a burst of colour as 19th National Jamboree hosted its cultural pageant show, with scouts from across India and Asia South Pacific region presenting traditional attires and historic themes.From UP’s Chauri Chaura Kakori Train Action reenactment to depiction of Mahakumbh, the stage reflected the state’s cultural legacy. Jhankis (tableaux) representing Chhath Puja,…
Lucknow: UP offers a disciplined and investor-friendly ecosystem, providing clear policies and support for entrepreneurs, said a top govt official.“UP’s policies are extensive, well-curated and among the best in the country. While there are occasional challenges related to land availability and acquisition the state’s policy framework remains one of the strongest,” infrastructure and industrial development…
Bahraich: Five people travelling in a car were killed and another was injured after the driver failed to notice a sharp turn, causing the vehicle to plunge into Soti River near Girjapuri barrage in Lakhimpur Kheri late Tuesday.According to police, the victims, all residents of Bahraich, had gone to attend a family wedding in Lakhimpur…
Lucknow: Ajinkya Rahane and Suryakumar Yadav brought the heat to the Ekana International Stadium on a cozy winter day, guiding defending champion Mumbai to a seven-wicket win in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener against Railways.After restricting Railways to 158 for 5 in the allotted 20 overs, Mumbai romped home in 15.5 overs with seven…
Lucknow: Jewellery and cash worth lakhs of rupees were stolen from the residence of Dr Shailendra Singh in Sector M, Aashiana and the house was set on fire. Firefighters brought the fire under control in 30 minutes.The family had gone to Meerut, and security guard was absent from duty, said a relative of Dr Shailendra…
