Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, was found dead at the company’s office early on August 20. Pandey, who worked on the Fabric product, had entered the office the previous evening. While the cause of death is pending, police found no signs of suspicious activity. Microsoft is investigating the incident. Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old…
NEW DELHI: The Army is now raising the first lot of five ‘Bhairav’ light commando battalions, each with 250 specially trained and equipped soldiers, to enhance swift strike capabilities along the borders with Pakistan and China.The plan is to progressively raise 23 “agile and lethal” ‘Bhairav’ battalions from existing troops to bridge the gap between…
Often dubbed as a city of poets and writers, Lucknow has been a cradle for numerous renowned writers and poets over the past 250 years since it became the capital of Awadh for the first time in 1775.From Insha Allah Khan, the author of the first grammar of the Urdu language, ‘Darya-e-Latafat,’ to Mir Taqi…
New Delhi: Govt on Friday approved extension of ex-servicemen contributory health scheme (ECHS) to around 500 officer cadets who over the years have been boarded out of military academies on medical grounds after being injured during rigorous physical training.The one-time Rs 1.2 lakh subscription fee applicable to ex-servicemen officers for joining ECHS will not be…
Lucknow: Lt Gen (retd) Deependra Singh Hooda, the architect of the 2016 surgical strikes, on Friday said India must remain fully prepared for future challenges as Operation Sindoor has significantly elevated the stature of the Pakistan Army and its chief, Gen Asim Munir within Pakistan and it could embolden Islamabad to intensify its support for…
Image: Instagram@/thelasthournews A video from Birmingham has gone viral after capturing a woman, identified online as an Indian student, demanding £20 (about Rs 2,300) from a car owner after wiping his window.The clip shows the student approaching a parked vehicle, cleaning the glass, and insisting on payment. Surprised by the demand, the car owner recorded…
Lucknow: After enduring nearly 48 hours of unrelenting fear, gnawing hunger, and gut-wrenching uncertainty, a group of 32 Vaishno Devi pilgrims from Bharathipur village in Barabanki’s Masouli police station jurisdiction finally found solace as they escaped Jammu’s turmoil on Friday. The weary travellers boarded a bus that brought them safely to Ludhiana, drawing a curtain…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said every sportsperson is a hero in society and every citizen should embody the spirit of a sportsperson, which is dedication to the nation, discipline, coordination, and the pursuit of excellence in life. Participating in an event to mark National Sports Day in Lucknow, the CM paid tribute…
On June 28, the country woke up to shocking news that Kaanta Laga girl and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shefali Jariwala was no more. The 42-year-old actor suffered a cardiac arrest at her Oshiwara residence on the night of June 27. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her family but was declared ‘brought…
The irony is daunting: A 39-year-old CARDIAC surgeon dies of a heart attack. Who would have thought that someone who swore to spend their lives saving hearts could fall victim to this very condition themselves?Dr. Gradlin Roy, a young cardiologist, collapsed on the ground during his hospital rounds. Despite rigorous efforts by his team, including…
