The king cobra occupies a singular position in the natural world-one defined not just by its biology but also by an unlikely linkage to human history. As the longest venomous snake ever recorded with reliability, it has long occupied a position of scientific interest for scholars researching reptile evolution, venom systems, and behavioural adaptation. One…
The current churn in South Asia cannot be understood merely through election arithmetic or sporadic border incidents. What is unfolding is a deeper structural realignment and Bangladesh, amid this transition, has become a critical node, says political strategist and futurist, Vimal Singh, endorsing India’s policy of restraint in response to the neighbourhood turmoil.“While Yunus remains…
Lucknow: The final day of the winter session saw a major face-off between members of the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over the recent Lekhpal recruitment issue.The advertisement for vacancies, issued on Dec 16, showed discrepancies between district-wise caste data and reservation. Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya announced in the House that govt…
HTET application 2025 starts: The Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) has opened the registration window at bseh.org.in. Candidates who want to apply for the HTET exam can now submit their forms online. HTET is conducted by the Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH). The exam is mandatory for candidates who wish to teach in government…
Lucknow: Unidentified thieves targeted a water tank constructed under the ‘Har Ghar Jal Jeevan Mission’ in Udaipur village of the Nigohan police station area, stealing around 400 metres of costly copper wire attached to its solar panel system, officials said on Wednesday.The theft took place late on Monday night and could disrupt the village’s water…
The Indian medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) industry appears to be entering the next upcycle, with industry volumes estimated to grow by around 8 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and 10 per cent in FY27, following a period of modest growth, according to a report by Nomura.The report highlighted that improving industry fundamentals are…
Lucknow: City witnessed a celebration of grassroots sports as the grand finale of the Inter-School and Inter-Club Football Championship under the Sansad Khel Mahotsav and Sarojininagar Sports League (Phase-8) was held at Jai Jagat Park in LDA Colony. The event, organised under the leadership of Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh, was dedicated to former Prime Minister…
Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox struck commanding half-centuries as defending champions Dubai Capitals sealed a playoff berth with a convincing six-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium on Christmas Eve.Chasing a modest 135, the Capitals cruised to the target with ease. Jahangir set the tempo early, while Cox anchored the chase with…
Lucknow: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Centre at KGMU echoed with poetry and laughter as noted poet Kumar Vishwas presented an engaging poetry recital to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday.The programme offered a fine blend of humour, nostalgia, and deep respect for Atal’s legacy. Kumar Vishwas held…
Driving the newsThe MGNREGA – a flagship UPA-era program that guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households – has been replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act.Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan framed it as a bold leap forward: “This is a far better scheme…
