As the festive season lights up homes across India, one sacred plant that takes centre stage in countless courtyards and balconies is the Tulsi, or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Celebrated for its religious, medicinal and environmental significance, Tulsi is known as a natural air purifier, oxygen booster and immunity supporter. However, during festive periods such…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given the gift of increased Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief to 28 lakh employees and pensioners in the state ahead of Diwali.The Dearness Allowance for state govt employees has been revised from 55% to 58%, effective from July 1, 2025. The increment will benefit around 28 lakh employees and…
Mumbai Indians team members celebrate their team’s win over Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India. (Getty Images) Mumbai Indians, the most successful team in the Indian Premier League with five titles along with CSK, announced on Saturday their…
A wave of grief has swept through the entertainment industry, as actress Kelly Mack has passed away. Known for her work in popular projects like ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Chicago Med’ and more, breathed her last at the age of 33 on Saturday in her birthplace of Cincinnati. According to Deadline, the actress battled with glioma…
Lakshya Sen lost to Shi Yuqi in the opening round at the World Championships (Images via AP & X/@SportsArena1234) India’s Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit at the BWF World Championships on Monday, losing to top seed and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in straight games. The 24-year-old, a bronze medallist at…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that putting some people in jail for burning stubble could act as a warning to others.“Why don’t you think of some penalty provisions. If some people are behind bars it will send the correct message. Why don’t you think of some penalty provisions for the agriculturists,” the…
Representative image NEW DELHI: United States has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs), the State Department announced on Monday.“Today, the Department of State is designating The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO),…
NEW DELHI: Strengthening India’s efforts in attaining self-sufficiency in the critical semiconductor segment, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved four semiconductor projects, entailing a total investment of Rs 4,594 crore, with one of them being backed by US chipmaker Intel as well as defence and aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The projects will come up in…
Lucknow: The body of Atul Kumar Tiwari, a 42-year-old nephew of a former BJP MLA from Raniganj, was found under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Gomtinagar on Tuesday with multiple wounds on his wrists, police said. The body was found on the first floor of the house by his mother, Sudha, who lives on…
Lucknow: City’s sanitation system received a boost with inauguration of Bans Mandi portable compactor transfer station (PCTS) in Lal Kuan Ward by mayor Sushma Kharkwal, who called it an important step towards making Lucknow cleaner, greener and more efficient in waste management.The work was implemented under public private partnership model by Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt…
