A bug spray turned out to be futile as the players were forced off the pitch due to a swarm of bugs near the pitch (Screengrabs) The sixth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday saw an unusual challenge as a swarm of…
Lucknow: The executive committee (EC) meeting of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Thursday ended without any decision once again with Mayor Sushma Kharakwal criticising the civic administration for not acting on resolutions passed earlier.Several proposals cleared by the EC and the LMC House remain pending. EC approvals awaiting action include the removal of illegal…
Music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has finally broken his silence on the long‑speculated romance with Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana. With a playful remark, he recently confirmed that the couple is taking their relationship to the next level soon. Couple frequently seen together in public appearances Speculation about their bond had been circulating…
For over a century, the phrase “back to school” evoked an almost sacred ritual: The familiar march of students returning to classrooms after summer’s pause, their satchels brimming with new notebooks, their footsteps echoing through corridors lined with chalkboards and lockers. It was a rhythm that governed communities, economies, and family life, a temporal anchor…
Lucknow: A man (30) from Barabanki, allegedly distressed over police inaction in a case related to his failed love affair, set himself on fire on Vikramaditya Marg on Monday. The man, identified as Shivam Kumar Verma, sustained 35% burns. He was admitted to the Civil Hospital, but was later shifted to the trauma centre. Shivam,…
NEW DELHI: Taking note of a complaint regarding a township project near Karjat, Mumbai, that is allegedly being promoted and developed exclusively for persons belonging to one religion under the label of ‘Halal Lifestyle Township’, NHRC has issued a notice to the chief secretary of Maharashtra to probe the allegations and submit a report within…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two leaders talked about trade and Pakistan situation. The conversation came on the occasion of Diwali, as he went on to light lamps at the White House.“Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I…
India’s win marked their second triumph over Pakistan in this tournament and their seventh successive white-ball victory against their arch-rivals since the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: After India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Super Four Asia Cup clash on Sunday, Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was in…
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has ordered heightened security at all Indian airports. This directive follows intelligence about a possible terror threat from September 22 to October 2, 2025. NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports across the country in view of a…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the West Bengal government for not releasing the increased honorarium for booth level officers (BLOs) and the additional payment approved for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.In a statement, the poll body said it had informed an All India Trinamool Congress…
