Lucknow: The UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) and Central Electronics Limited (CEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable and smart industrial infrastructure.“This partnership is expected to accelerate eco-friendly industrial growth and support the state’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions,” said UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari, who signed the MoU on…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi‘s pitch on Aug 15 for Indians to produce goods which can hold their own against global competition, without causing pollution, has been seen from the lens of US President Donald Trump’s decision to “punish” India for not heeding his diktats, but a look at Modi’s I-Day speeches shows that they…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Friday announced plans to revamp the historic Rifa-e-Aam Club in Wazirganj. Established in the 1860s, the club has long stood as a symbol of India’s inclusive culture and its freedom struggle.Under the plan, the LDA will redevelop the 2.18 lakh sq ft property, which came under LDA control…
KOLKATA: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee continues to be the poorest among all 31 CMs with assets worth a little over Rs 15 lakh, according to the latest report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) prepared after state assembly polls and bye-elections held post Dec 2024. The list draws from data mentioned in the affidavits…
NEW DELHI: IAS Officers’ Association on Friday said it “strongly deprecates the unwarranted criticism and personal attacks” against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his family members, who are also civil servants, amid allegations of ‘vote theft’ by certain opposition members.In a post on X, the association said such personal attacks are unconnected with the…
Lucknow: With UPT20 League underway at Ekana Stadium, construction of state-of-the-art international stadium in Varanasi and renvotion of sports facilities, UP is set to offer more venues to host sports events in future.Speaking about the progress of works at various stadiums, vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla said…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav will soon be a part of the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ underway in Bihar later this month. The former UP CM is in talks with senior functionaries of the Cong and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RLD) to finalise the schedule and itinerary of his participation. At present being led…
Anita Advani, who recently revealed that she was secretly married to superstar Rajesh Khanna and lived with him for 12 years, has opened up about the actor’s illness and final days. Speaking on Reels Meets Real, she said she stood by him when, according to her, he was “abandoned” by his own family.‘Within 2–4 weeks…
GHAZIABAD: A 23-year-old Dalit woman allegedly died by suicide at her room in Loni on Thursday, three days after she was gang-raped by three men who offered her a lift home when she lost her way.The woman, according to her family, was battling psychological problems and was under medication for them. Her body was sent…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that a review of checks on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) can be considered if the situation so demands.Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Goyal explained that Press Note 3, which ended automatic FDI approvals from countries sharing land borders with…
