NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi landed in Tianjin Saturday evening for what is his first visit to China in 7 years, amid global trade disruptions and shifting alliances. The visit follows an almost year-long effort by both sides to narrow down their differences on the contentious border issue and normalise the relationship in the form…
In the bustling lanes of Aminabad lies Netram shop — a culinary treasure that has gracefully withstood the challenges of time.Established in 1854 by Netram, this iconic eatery is more than just a food outlet; it is a living testament to a rich culinary heritage that traces its roots back to the quaint village of…
NEW DELHI: A Belgian court is learnt to have rejected the bail plea of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi ahead of his extradition hearing there. Choksi, who was arrested in Belgium in April this year, had applied for bail on medical grounds last month. Indian law enforcement agencies argued that Choksi was a habitual absconder and…
Lucknow: In a historic achievement for Lucknow University, Abdul Kafi Abullah Ghaleb Ahmad Al Refai, a Yemeni student pursuing an MA in Arabic, has clinched three gold medals across various categories. This marks the first time a foreign student has achieved such a feat at LU.Expressing his joy, Abdul Kafi dedicated his success to his…
Lucknow: Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will return to his hometown, Lucknow, to grace convocation ceremony of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University as chief guest on Sep 9. Thousands of graduating students will receive degrees at the convocation, said university officials, adding that Shukla’s presence would motivate students, encouraging them to aim higher in…
Lucknow: The next edition of NBT Samvad programme, scheduled to be held in Lucknow on Monday, will focus on the theme ‘Uplift of the Marginalised and the Flight of Development’.The dialogue will centre around the role of Uttar Pradesh’s social welfare department in ensuring social justice, transparency, and the empowerment of deprived communities. Deputy Chief…
SRINAGAR: Bagu Khan knew every trail, every ridge, every hidden path across the LoC. The terrorist guide dubbed “human GPS” was killed in a gunfight with security forces in north Kashmir’s Gurez sector on Aug 28, officials said Saturday.Security officials said Khan had facilitated nearly 100 infiltration attempts over decades, often slipping across the LoC…
Lucknow: As the Uttar Pradesh govt moves to extend welfare benefits to decriminalised tribes (Vimukt Jaatis), the social welfare department faces a daunting challenge as most community members remain undocumented, forcing officials to bring them on record from scratch.A day before the 74th Independence Day of the decriminalised tribes, only the second such event organised…
JAMMU: Police on Saturday seized a land parcel belonging to Mohammed Azam, a Pakistan-based handler of the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen.Originally from Mandi tehsil in Poonch district, Azan allegedly continuously engaged in subversive activities in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly targeting the Poonch-Rajouri region, following his escape to Pakistan/PoK, they said.A land parcel belonging to Azam was…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has registered 208 real estate projects in the first eight months of 2025, signaling strong growth.August alone saw an all-time high of 60 registrations, reflecting a surge in activity ahead of the festive season. This momentum builds on the success of 2024, which saw 259…
