Hazratganj through the Corridors of Times It is widely believed that Hazratganj, Lucknow’s central business district and colonial High Street, came into being in 1810, while Nasir-ud-Din Haidar later introduced the China Bazaar and Kaptaan Bazaar in 1827 for imported goods. The market eventually came to be known as Hazratganj in 1842 after Amjad Ali…
Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited his cousin, MNS supremo Raj Thackeray, at his Mumbai residence to offer prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi.The visit once again highlighted the growing bonhomie between the two cousins, who have had a history of…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has suspended a designated examiner (DE) of Akasa for six months following violation of rules in a pilot skill test. The airline says it had voluntarily reported this violation to the regulator. An Akasa Air spokesperson said: “Keeping safety in mind is of…
NEW DELHI: Industrial output growth moderated in Aug, led by manufacturing, which eased during the month after a robust outcome in July. Meanwhile, mining rebounded after four months, and the electricity sector rose to a five-month high.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an…
Congress leader Pawan Khera (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission dismissed around 89 lakh complaints of irregularities flagged by the Congress’s Booth Level Agents (BLAs) during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Pawan Khera claimed on Sunday. Alleging that the irregularities cast doubt on the intention of the EC, the chairman…
Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan and actor Rajkummar Rao are teaming up once again, this time for a biopic on ‘Ujjwal Nikam‘, one of India’s most well-known lawyers. Nikam has handled several high-profile criminal cases, making his story full of drama and courtroom intensity. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film will start shooting in October 2025, with…
Pakistani players celebrates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) The stage is set for another India–Pakistan showdown in the Asia Cup 2025, this time in the Super Four. Pakistan enter the contest under heavy criticism after their group-stage loss to India, where the defending champions chased down 128 in only 15.5 overs. Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has…
Allu Arjun wished director Atlee a happy birthday on Instagram, sharing a throwback picture. He called Atlee his “dearest director” and expressed excitement for their upcoming sci-fi film ‘AA22xA6’, produced by Sun Pictures, marking their first collaboration on a big-budget project. Telugu superstar Allu Arjun wished director Atlee on his birthday by sharing a throwback…
Shon Weissman (Images via Getty Images) Fortuna Düsseldorf chairman Klaus Allofs has defended the German club’s decision to withdraw from signing Israeli striker Shon Weissman following opposition from sections of the fanbase over the player’s social media activity relating to the Gaza conflict. The second-division side had been in advanced talks to bring Weissman from…
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the schedule for the Combined State Engineering Services (CES) Mains Examination 2025. The exams will be held on September 28 and 29, 2025, across multiple centres in the state. This stage is crucial for candidates who cleared the preliminary examination and are now competing for 609…
