Lucknow: Days after the Election Commission announced Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, the state BJP unit held an organizational meeting on Saturday to mobilise the cadre to ensure that every eligible person is added to the voter list.Chairing the meeting, UP BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary asked party workers to remain…
NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has written to Union home minister Amit Shah urging that the national capital be renamed “Indraprastha,” citing the city’s connection to India’s ancient heritage. He also suggested renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as “Indraprastha Junction” and the Indira Gandhi International Airport as “Indraprastha Airport.” Amit Shah Takes…
Lucknow: Chief Justice of India-designate Surya Kant will be the chief guest at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) convocation in the city on Sunday.The dress rehearsal for the ceremony was held on Saturday. “Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath, who is also the visitor of the university, will preside over the…
Lucknow: Cricket fans were left disappointed as the first day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Uttar Pradesh and Baroda was abandoned due to a wet outfield at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi (Vadodara). UP are placed fourth in Elite Group A with six points earned from their two drawn matches in Kanpur and was desperate…
Lucknow: Robotic knee replacement surgeries are proving to be more effective than conventional ones, offering longer-lasting artificial knees, reduced pain and faster recovery, said Dr Sandeep Kapoor, organising secretary of the Indian Arthroplasty Association, during the 21st Annual National Conference (IAACON 2025) held on Saturday.Dr Kapoor explained that robotic systems allow surgeons to plan and…
Lucknow: A 45-member diplomatic delegation from Central and South American and Caribbean countries, which is on a visit to Uttar Pradesh to explore investment opportunities and experience the state’s vibrant culture, engaged in several academic discussions on Saturday.The visit is a part of the diplomats’ training programme under the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service…
Nearly a year after commencing work on SS Rajamouli’s ambitious next film, leading man Mahesh Babu managed to turn a playful Twitter chat, into a major leak. The actor took to his handle, late Saturday night to ask director Rajamouli to keep his promise to reveal details about their next big film together. But, while…
Bankim Brahmbhatt (Industry Chronicle) American investment giant BlackRock has accused Bankim Brahmbhatt, the Indian-origin CEO of US-based telecom companies Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, of multi-million-dollar fraud, The Wall Street Journal reported. Lenders, including HPS Investment Partners – the private credit arm of BlackRock – have accused Brahmbhatt’s firms of fabricating accounts receivable that were used…
Lucknow: The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) in Uttar Pradesh reopened its gates for tourists on Saturday following the period of routine annual closure which began Jun 15.This year, Dudhwa reopened for tourists on Nov 1, marking an earlier start from the usual date of Nov 15. The new ecotourism season for 2025-26 was inaugurated in…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has registered 303 cases and seized 34,478 kg of illegal narcotics ever since its inception on Sept 4, 2022. The specialised force, formed under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, currently operates through eight operational units in Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Gorakhpur,…
