“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…
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…
Lucknow: UP minister Kapil Dev Agarwal on Friday said youth in the state will be provided training in modern industries like AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy, green hydrogen and drones to make them future ready.“Youth will be made employable as per industry requirements, thereby enhancing the per capita income which will eventually contribute to…
Lucknow: Will the BJP get a single nomination or witness multiple leaders entering the fray for the election of its UP unit president, due on Sunday?The question has assumed much significance even as the saffron outfit keeps its cards close to its chest ahead of the much-awaited exercise to pick its organisational head in the…
Lucknow: In a major joint operation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a sophisticated, virtual-asset-driven transnational cyber-crime syndicate operating out of Noida and linked to extensive financial frauds targeting US citizens since 2022.Six key members of the network were arrested, and an illegal call centre used to…
Lucknow: Senior functionaries of the Bharatiya Janata Party held a coordination meeting with office-bearers, mandal presidents, and volunteers on Friday to finalise arrangements for the election process of the party’s state unit president.The nomination and election procedure will be held on Dec 13 at the BJP state headquarters in Hazratganj, while the official announcement of…
Lucknow: A 45-year-old madrassa teacher was assaulted and shot point-blank by 6-7 assailants in Rokha village of Rae Bareli district on Friday, police said.The victim, Murtaza Hussain, a resident of Pure Pathak village, was returning home after picking up his newly married daughter from her in-laws’ house when he was attacked by assailants.Murtaza’s daughter Ishrat…
