Lucknow: On paper, Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan was a govt-recognised madrassa teacher in Azamgarh, drawing his monthly salary, availing medical leaves, and finally securing voluntary retirement with full benefits. In reality, he was thousands of miles away — living in the United Kingdom, gaining British citizenship, delivering religious sermons abroad, and allegedly nurturing links with…

Lucknow: Stressing that every citizen — especially the poor — must receive timely and compassionate healthcare, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said, adding that UP’s medical system can improve only when patients feel secure, supported, and never return untreated from any hospital.“Our priority is simple — no person in distress should be denied care, whether…

Lucknow: Shruti Mishra, a prominent badminton player from Lucknow, is all set to excel in the Syed Modi India International Championship beginning Tuesday.Shruti, who was seen practising in her Indian jersey on Tuesday, expressed excitement and readiness for the competition.“This tournament holds a special place in my heart as it takes place in my hometown,…

Lucknow: In a bittersweet moment, Sriram Raghavan’s war drama ‘Ikkis’ unveiled a powerful poster featuring the incomparable Dharmendra, on the day he bid adieu to the world at 89. The film, extensively shot in Lucknow, now stands as a poignant tribute to the actor’s enduring legacy, a fitting tribute to a man who left an…

Lucknow: The 10th edition of the Kabir Festival 2025 is poised to transform Lucknow into a vibrant hub of art, music and meaning from Nov 28-30. Set against the cultural backdrop of the UP Sangeet Natak Academy campus, Gomtinagar, this edition brings together the soul of Kabir, the 15th-century mystic poet, with the pulse of…

Lucknow: LDA will roll out its IT City project on Sultanpur Road in Jan, with land donors getting the first pick of plots through a lottery. This will be a part of upcoming housing projects, including Anantnagar, Naimaishnagar, Varun Vihar, and Education City.The IT City project, spread across 2,660 acres, is being developed through a…

Lucknow: Security agencies detained a Chinese national at the Rupaidiha checkpost along the India–Nepal border on Monday evening after he was found filming sensitive sites inside Indian territory and attempting to enter the country without valid travel documents. The arrest triggered heightened alert across border-security units. According to officials, SI Ratnesh Yadav of the Sashastra…