During her journey on the Janki Express, a woman encountered a harrowing situation when a mob of men forcibly took over her reserved seat at Katihar Junction. Alarmed for her personal safety, she barricaded herself in the restroom and sent out a distress message. Patna: A woman travelling in a reserved sleeper coach in Jaynagar-Manihari…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation inched up marginally in Nov from a record low in Oct, led by an some uptick in prices of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices – prompting experts to say that it is expected to remain benign for now.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday showed retail inflation,…
“In a climate where people are targeted for their religion, language, or beliefs, writers act as rebels, challenging power structures and advocating for what is right.” This was shared by International Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq while talking to TOI’s Mohita Tewari. Mushtaq is in Lucknow to be a part of the two-day Metaphor…
In the shadows of stardom, Sakshi Khanna, Akshaye Khanna’s half-brother, is making strides in the film industry. Offspring of the iconic Vinod Khanna and Kavita Khanna, Sakshi honed his skills by working on blockbuster films such as ‘Bajirao Mastani’ before transitioning to acting and personal endeavors. Akshaye Khanna is currently rocking the headlines for his…
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday cleared rewriting of laws in two critical sectors – stock markets and insurance. The plan is to allow 100%…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Thursday handed over cheques for Rs 14.15 crore to the families of eight police personnel who lost their lives while on duty.Assistance was provided under the Police Salary Package of Bank of Baroda, implemented through an MoU with the UP Police to ensure financial…
Lucknow: A 51-year-old woman donated her kidney to her 31-year-old son-in-law, who was suffering from end-stage renal disease. The procedure, performed at a city hospital, was conducted using an advanced robotic system.The patient’s kidney function deteriorated due to long-standing hypertension, and he reached the hospital in a critical condition. With no suitable donor available, his…
Lucknow: The state govt is preparing to unveil a new AYUSH policy aimed at transforming Uttar Pradesh into one of the country’s strongest players in the AYUSH sector, an official spokesperson said on Friday.“The policy—expected to significantly boost investment, research and healthcare delivery—will offer a range of incentives to industries and prioritise making the state…
Lucknow: Accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BJP government of conspiring to delete votes in regions where BJP lost elections, Samajwadi party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said instead of aiming to increase voter turnout, the ECI was all set to delete 3 crore names from the electoral rolls in Uttar…
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is proving to be a strong box-office performer overseas. Within just four days, the action drama has earned Rs 44.08 crore internationally, signaling solid audience interest across key territories. However, the film’s overseas potential has taken a hit due to a complete blackout across the Gulf. Gulf countries refuse release over film’s…
