Lucknow: The state capital recorded an average of 3.36 cases of crime every hour in 2023 finishing at number seven among India’s 19 major cities having a population over 20 lakh. The state capital has a crime rate of 1,015.9 cases per lakh population.According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Lucknow recorded 29,472…
NEW DELHI: Aimed at eliminating men, vehicle and animal conflict in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), the Cabinet Wednesday approved widening and improvement of 86-km Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam, including three elevated sections of 34.5 km through the national park.The Rs 6,957 crore project will be fully funded by govt. Once the elevated section…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: While pitching National Pension System as an attractive investment option, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday sought broadening its coverage, with a special focus on gig and platform workers & women, and suggested that its best get subscribers when they are young so that the full impact…
Lucknow: Swami Vivekananda, who gave the message of fundamental unity, taught us that all human beings are one as a soul, and does not have any caste or gender.The teachings were shared by author Ananya Awasthi at an interactive session in the city on Wednesday.While shedding light on the teachings of Swami Vivekanand, Ananya said,…
NEW DELHI: Sending a signal to farmers ahead of the next sowing season, Union cabinet approved on Wednesday hikes in minimum support price (MSP) of six rabi crops, with wheat getting an increase of nearly 6.6% to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27 marketing season, up from existing Rs 2,425 per quintal.Safflower got highest absolute…
On the latest episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Alia Bhatt opened up about her marriage with Ranbir Kapoor, the easygoing dynamic they share, and why they chose to get married at home instead of going for a big Bollywood bash. Playful banter keeps the spark alive Alia said that from the very…
NEW DELHI: Govt approved on Wednesday a national mission for self-sufficiency in pulses which will be implemented over a six-year period, from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore. The mission seeks to expand the area under pulses by an additional 35 lakh hectares to reach 310 lakh hectares by 2030-31…
NEW DELHI: Govt Wednesday approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across 17 states and UTs, a move that will benefit over 86,000 students and create more than 4,600 teaching posts.I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposal, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), entails an outlay of nearly Rs 5,863…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s campaign against caste discrimination and untouchability, highlighting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for shared temples, wells and cremation grounds.“The Sangh has continuously fought against untouchability and social discrimination. Mahatma Gandhi also openly praised the Sangh’s equality and fraternity,” said Modi while speaking at…
NEW DELHI: Congress said the party and other ideological groups fought for the freedom struggle, while RSS sided with the British, as it slammed PM Narendra Modi’s claim at a function on Wednesday.Congress posted on social media a video of party president Mallikarjun Kharge asking, “tell us how many of your people (RSS) went to…
