Gulf Air (Courtesy: ANIXE) CHENNAI: A consumer court in Chennai has fined Gulf Air Rs 1 lakh for refusing to fly a former Tamil Nadu MLA on the grounds that his passport didn’t have a surname. Nizamudeen was to be in Dubai on Feb 10, 2023. Despite holding a UAE visa, he was refused boarding…
Lucknow: Three specially-abled students at Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) brought laurels to the university by clinching a gold and two bronze medals in the first Abia Para Badminton Championship in Nigeria.While Rahul Kumar, pursuing an MA in Hindi from the university, won a gold medal in the doubles event (SU-5) along with…
Lucknow: In a major case of cyber fraud, nearly ₹67 lakh was siphoned off from the bank accounts of a woman and her son in Alambagh area in two days. The victims alleged that the money was transferred without their knowledge to accounts in Rajasthan and Karnataka. An FIR was lodged and investigation is on.According…
Lucknow: People with facial deformities or trauma injuries can now lead normal, confident lives thanks to 3D-printed implants made from biocompatible materials, experts said at a pre-conference session ahead of the 4th Indo-Gulf Twin City Craniofacial Meeting and Course, on Oct 25–26 in Lucknow and Agra.For instance, a 28-year-old man who suffered a severe jaw…
NEW DELHI: To ensure toilets of a long-distance train are clean throughout the journey, the railways by 2026-end, aims to have quick washing teams after every three to four stations, finishing the job of cleaning a toilet in “56 minutes”, a top official said.To achieve this, the railways is exploring several innovative technical solutions —…
Lucknow: A 50-year-old man in Barabanki slit the throat of his 17-year-old stepdaughter after she resisted his sexual advances late Thursday night. The incident occurred in Kamal Takiya village under Deva police station limits.The accused was arrested on Friday. Police identified the accused as Hafeezullah alias Riaz, a scrap dealer with a long criminal record….
‘Dalit’ Subbaiah composed more than 400 songs on caste, politics, organised and unorganised workers, Periyar, Ambedkar and communism If there is a source of inspiration common to hip-hop musicians from north Chennai, it is ‘Dalit’ Subbaiah, the poet-singer, who died in 2022, but who continues to be a symbol of caste struggles through his songs…
JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K’s Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in a…
Lucknow: A suspected bike thief was tied to an iron pole and thrashed in full public view by a group of locals at Patharkata Market in Talkatora area on Friday afternoon.The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. According to police, three men were allegedly trying to break open…
Lucknow: A meeting was held on Friday between Invest UP’s Russia desk and the Russian Trade Commissioner’s Office in New Delhi to explore the potential for strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and aerospace ecosystem development under the govt of India’s Make in India and Defence Industrial Corridor initiatives.Both sides expressed interest in fostering joint ventures and…
