Lucknow: A powerful explosion early Wednesday morning at a house in Miyaganj market in Sultanpur, barely 500 meters from Kotwali police station, left at least 12 people injured, police said.The blast occurred around 6:40 am inside the residence of one Nazir. According to eyewitnesses, residents woke up by a loud explosion. On rushing out, they…
Lucknow: Along with earthen lamps, skills and self-reliance of the differently-abled will illuminate homes across UP on Diwali. State govt is organising ‘Divya Deepawali Mela-2025′ in all districts on Oct 16–17, showcasing products made by persons with disabilities.The initiative, led by department of empowerment of persons with disabilities, aims to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and…
Columbia University has become the last Ivy League institution to maintain a fully test-optional policy, a move that sets it apart from its peers as the league reverses the trend of eliminating standardized tests. In recent months, Princeton announced that starting with the 2027 admissions cycle, students will once again be required to submit SAT…
Lucknow: The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army from Oct 14 to Oct 16, continued on the second day on Wednesday with a visit to Agra.The chiefs observed an integrated new age technology demonstration by the Indian Army. The demonstration included various new-generation military equipment developed in…
Kevin Federline is making explosive new claims about his marriage to Britney Spears in his upcoming memoir, ‘You Thought You Knew’. In a new revelation ahead of the book’s launch, the former dancer alleges that the pop star cheated on him with a woman, while touring Amsterdam. Kevin accuses Britney of ‘cheating‘ In an excerpt…
NEW DELHI: A massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra’s Palghar district stranded more than 500 students and commuters for nearly 12 hours, officials said on Wednesday.Twelve buses carrying students from Classes 5 to 10 of different schools, along with some college students from neighbouring Thane and Mumbai, were stuck in a…
Lucknow: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested an indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 32,000 feet.The high-altitude combat freefall was carried out by Wing Commander Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), along with Master Warrant Officers R J Singh and Vivek Tiwari. The MCPS, jointly developed by DRDO’s…
Lucknow: Natural teeth have no true replacement and every effort should be made to save them rather than extract them. This was the key message from dental experts at KGMU on the eve of the World Endodontic Day.Experts highlighted preventive advice, including brushing twice daily with a soft brush, cleaning between teeth, avoiding continuous snacking,…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Vasant Kunj on Dec 25– birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.“The project will serve as an educational and inspirational space, especially for students, connecting them with the country’s rich legacy. It has been built with an estimated cost of around…
Sanjeev Kumar, remembered for iconic films like Sholay, Trishul, and Khilona, was one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and respected actors. Praised for his emotional depth and ability to inhabit any character, he left an indelible mark on the industry before his untimely death at 47. In a recent interview, veteran actor Parikshit Sahni recalled…