Lucknow: The southwest monsoon withdrew completely from western and eastern Uttar Pradesh on Monday. According to the weatherman, it was a good monsoon compared to last year, with fewer dry spells and continuous rain throughout the monsoon season. Compared to the last three years, this monsoon recorded normal rainfall. In 2022, the deficit was 29%,…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged Indian policymakers to push for the removal of US restrictions on the strategic Chabahar port.At an interaction organised by industry chamber Ficci, Muttaqi said Afghanistan wants “optimum utilisation” of Chabahar and wants India to raise the matter with the US. “Both countries (India and the US)…
Lucknow: Two-wheeler sales in Lucknow are on the rise, with bookings for new vehicles showing steady growth. Dealers report that overall sales increased about 20% year-on-year, driven by stronger demand due to lower prices after GST cuts and easier financing options.Currently, scooters, 125cc motorcycles and entry-level electric bikes are among the top choices. The demand…
KOLKATA: Amid outrage over the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur, governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday expressed deep concern over the “shocking” incident, saying he lacked confidence to say West Bengal is safe, and called for a “second renaissance” to make the state secure for women.Bose, who travelled to the…
Lucknow: Devotees from across the world can now be a part of the Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025. This has been made possible through an innovative digital initiative launched by the Ayodhya Tirth Vikas Parishad – ‘Ek Diya Ram Ke Naam’.Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said, “Through the Divya Ayodhya app, devotees across the globe can…
The Bridgerton universe is returning with another season of romance, high-society secrets and scandal, and this time, all eyes are on Benedict Bridgerton.A new poster and teaser video dropped online, officially announcing the release dates for Bridgerton Season 4. The brand-new promotional material introduces the next lead couple – Benedict played by Luke Thompson and…
ISI-backed smugglers up game CHANDIGARH: In past few weeks, security agencies manning anti-drone systems along Punjab border began noticing a strange trend – drones from Pakistan would be detected and tracked, but would whirr back behind the fence before they could be brought down. ISI-backed smugglers in Pakistan routinely try to send arms, including AK-47s…
Lucknow: After holding an impressive rally in Lucknow on Oct 9, BSP president Mayawati will now hold the review meeting of party’s UP unit on Oct 16.The party leadership is upbeat over the rally gaining a lot of traction in the state and elsewhere. Given that, those who did their job well to make it…
The Education Department is facing another round of massive layoffs. The agency is still reeling from previous firings under the Trump administration. This round could cut nearly a fifth of its staff. Millions of students, especially those with disabilities and from low-income families, could feel the impact. Civil rights enforcement, after-school programmes, and K-12 initiatives…
National Commission for Women (NCW) has termed the gang rape of the medical student as a case of “brutality” enabled by “administrative and security lapses”, while recommending her transfer to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar or Kalyani for treatment and relocation to another college to continue her studies, if she felt unsafe. It has also recommended trial in fast-track…