Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh transport department has launched the ‘Sadak Suraksha Mitra’ initiative, a nationwide effort to engage youth in road safety interventions. This programme, introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, aims to reduce accidents and fatalities by leveraging the energy of young volunteers.On Tuesday, transport commissioner, UP, Brajesh Narain Singh issued…
NEW DELHI: Goa will host the FIDE World Cup from October 30 to November 27, offering three coveted spots for next year’s Candidates Tournament and a prize pool of USD 2 million. The 206-player field features reigning world champion D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and R Praggnanandhaa. Since Gukesh is already world champion, he…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged—and their love story feels like something straight out of a modern-day fairy tale. What started in 2023 with the NFL star’s playful but unsuccessful attempt to give Taylor a friendship bracelet quickly grew into one of the most buzzed-about romances in recent memory. From viral game-day appearances…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to implement the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy-2025 to establish the state as a global electronics manufacturing hub, driving towards the goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy. The policy is expected to boost the state’s economic growth, create new opportunities, and attract significant investments in…
Air Chief Marshal Ap Singh (IAF) NEW DELHI: Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Tuesday cautioned against rushing the rollout of theatre commands, stressing that India must adopt its own model instead of copying others. He suggested setting up a joint planning and coordination centre in Delhi, under the Chiefs of Staff Committee, to…
Lucknow: In the quiet lanes of Kanpur, where polo is unheard of, a young boy once dreamt of horses. Today, Anubhav Sachan has ridden into history.At just 21, the University of Warwick student became the first Indian to win the United Kingdom’s prestigious University Polo Championship (SUPA Nationals), etching his name in a sport long…
NEW DELHI: The reopening of the Kailash Yatra route through Tibet has allowed Indian pilgrims to undertake the spiritual journey to Mount Kailash after a five-year hiatus, reflecting improving India-China relations. This year, Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, undertook the Yatra in a historic first — on a motorbike — demonstrating resilience after undergoing…
Korean Air on Monday announced a record-breaking $50 billion order for 103 Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines and servicing, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington. The purchase marks the largest in the carrier’s history, as per Reuters.The order includes a mix of 787s, 777s and 737s worth about $36.5…
Rajeev.Dikshit@timesofindia.com Varanasi: A minor gang rape survivor, whose mother is speech impaired and father is mentally challenged, delivered a baby girl on Monday evening. Soon after she was discharged from the hospital, she said that justice still awaits her “as five of the seven accused are still moving freely and fearlessly in the village”. The…
Lucknow: For the first time, India will host the Boxing World Cup (men’s and women’s) from Nov 13-24, along with the World Boxing Congress on Nov 23, in Greater Noida.The development came a week after former international athlete from Uttar Pradesh, Pramod Kumar, was elected the secretary general of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI)…
