NEW DELHI: The G20 summit in South Africa saw participating countries adopt a declaration that was drafted without any inputs from the US, which has boycotted the meeting over alleged mistreatment of white Afrikaners. For India, among the key outcomes, was a single-line condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The declaration reaffirmed…
Lucknow: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that a shared vision is essential to address global challenges. Speaking at the International Chief Justices’ Conference in Lucknow, Singh said technological advancement brings with it new legal and ethical challenges. “While maintaining an appropriate balance between freedom, security, and privacy, laws must be adapted and strengthened…
NEW DELHI: India has sent an IAF officer to Dubai to take part in the inquiry to be conducted by the aviation authorities there into the Tejas fighter’s crash Friday, with the ill-fated jet’s flight data recorder (FDR) or “black box” expected to provide key information about the cause of the accident.The IAF officer will…
Lucknow: Alakh Mishra, a BSc I year student at Lucknow University, who got seriously injured after being caught in a crossfire between two rival groups on Wednesday, will take at least six months to recover and may miss an academic year.Alakh was on his way to attend an ABVP conference on Nov 19 when LU…
Working parents in USImage credit: Canva For millions of working parents in the United States, the promise of “balance” between career and family remains a distant ideal. Despite decades of workplace reforms and heightened awareness of gender equality, structural and cultural barriers persist, forcing many parents, especially mothers, into a constant juggling act. The 2025…
Lucknow: Patrons enjoyed a blend of satire, emotion and contemporary action in writer Gyandev Agnihotri’s play ‘Shuturmurg’, directed by Prafull Tripathi at Bhatkhande on Saturday. Organised as part of a 45-day Theatre Arts Workshop, the play explores how people willingly overlook pressing social issues and choosing convenience over responsibility. Projection of individuals who avoid confronting…
SRINAGAR: J&K police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) detained Saturday a man from Srinagar’s Batamaloo area for allegedly circulating posters threatening police and security forces in mid-Oct — material that later helped expose an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed inter-state terrorist module involving doctors and others.Police sources said he was detained in connection with the Jaish posters that surfaced…
Lucknow: A hearty welcome was accorded by Lucknow Connection Worldwide members to Akriti Gaurav, who was crowned Mrs Universe (Virginia) 2025. She shared powerful insights on issues close to her heart, including domestic violence, post-natal depression and women’s emotional strength. Emphasising that silence often protected the abuser, she urged women to speak up without fear….
Lucknow: Fresh revelations in the probe into the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module busted in Faridabad have exposed a sophisticated weapons procurement and explosive-manufacturing network involving arrested suspects Dr Muzammil, Dr Shaheen, Dr Adeel and Amir. Investigators said Muzammil purchased a Russian assault rifle for Rs 5 lakh through a contact linked to co-accused Dr Shaheen. The…
Image credit: Ganderbal Police SRINAGAR: Senior police officers interacted with students and faculty of Darul Uloom in Preng of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district Saturday under “Operation Pathshala,” an initiative launched six months ago to reach out to the Muslim youth through Islamic seminaries.Officials briefed students about “various harmful influences that can mislead youth,” urging…
