US crude oil imports to India surged due to economic factors, including a favourable arbitrage opportunity. (AI image) NEW DELHI: India’s oil imports from the US has risen to their highest level since 2022 in October, underlining bargain hunting by Indian refiners rather than a structural shift amid Washington’s onslaught against New Delhi over purchase…
Lucknow: A man and his son were killed while five others were injured when a van collided with an autorickshaw on Raitha Road in Sairpur area of madiaon on Monday night. The autorickshaw was carrying a family of daily-wage workers.The deceased were identified as Sukhlal Pasi, 40, and his 12-year-old son Ayush, residents of Barabanki….
Lucknow: Though a major fire tragedy was averted, but the blaze has raised questions on the hospital’s preparedness and negligence.Despite receiving three fire safety notices in the last 18 months, the hospital allegedly failed to act on critical safety deficiencies pointed out by the fire department. According to fire department records, notices were issued on…
Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Dhillon, Raza Murad, others attend prayer meet of Satish Shah A prayer meet was held on Monday, to honour the legacy of veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday, October 25 due to kidney related complications. After his funeral and last rite ceremony, Shah’s family and friends organised a prayer…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with 12 states/UTs to be covered in phase 2. The 12 states/UTs include Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal among others. Andaman & Nicobar Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Puducherry Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh…
The IIT-Kharagpur Alumni Foundation, Lucknow Chapter, organized its alumni meet in Lucknow on Sunday. It was attended by alumni from batches from the 1960s to 2020, along with their family members. Dr Sujeet Pratap Singh, secretary of the Lucknow Chapter, emphasized the spirit of togetherness that binds every KGPian. The gathering was graced by Commodore…
Amitabh Bachchan’s thoughtful Diwali gifts for his staff, featuring Rs 10,000 cash along with delicious sweets, ignited diverse reactions online. While many praised the gesture as a sign of appreciation, others expressed concerns that the amount did not adequately reflect the hard work of the employees. Read on to know more. Amitabh Bachchan is in…
Zohran Mamdani’s education reforms in NYC: Equity or risk? Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist frontrunner in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race, has put forward a set of education reforms that aim to overhaul the city’s public school system. As quoted by Chalkbeat, Mamdani said, “Our education system must prioritise equity from the earliest grades,…
Ranjan Prakash Thakur took charge as the director general of the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM) on Monday. Before this, he served as the chief vigilance officer in Oil & Natural Gas. Thakur emphasized his commitment to strengthening IRITM as a centre of excellence in transport management and a leading institute for training…
Lucknow: In line with the new National Education Policy 2020, the Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) on Monday launched a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum titled ‘Sex, Relationships, and Society’. The curriculum is a step toward transforming how Indian schools approach comprehensive sexuality education — from silence and stigma to dialogue and empowerment.Founder and CEO of…
