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January 18, 2025

Yogi govt rejigs bureaucracy, 80 officers transferred in a fortnight

Looking to give a fresh push to development projects and galvanise officers to achieve targets, the Yogi Adityanath government has been carrying out a shake-up in the state bureaucracy since the start of the New Year, transferring around 80 officers within a fortnight and changing the responsibilities of a dozen others.

1 min

Cricketer Rinku Singh engaged to SP MP Priya Saroj? Latter's father denies the news

PRIYA SAROJ IS A SITTING LOK SABHA MP FROM UTTAR PRADESH'S MACHHLISHAHR. IN THE 2024 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS, SHE DEFEATED BJP'S SITTING MP BP SAROJ BY 35,850 VOTES.

1 min

Mobile Tower Scam: Five Fraudsters Held in Lucknow

Five fraudsters who duped village heads and others and stole crores of rupees from them on the pretext of installing mobile Wi-Fi towers, had been nabbed from Gomti Nagar Extension here, officials said.

1 min

Lucknow Police to Collect More Evidence, Including CCTV Footage

The Lucknow police are trying to collect more evidence in connection with the death of Priyanka Sharma, 32, in a Thailand hotel as the second post-mortem examination, conducted in the state capital on Thursday, remained inconclusive.

1 min

Weather Takes a U-Turn in Lucknow With Clear Skies, Rise in Temp

Weather conditions in the state capital took a sharp U-turn as Lucknow witnessed bright sunshine from early morning on Friday, a stark contrast to the thick fog and icy winds that enveloped the city the previous day.

1 min

Foresters Come Close, But Still No Tiger

The forest staff and the tiger that's leading them a dance, came close for a few moments in Rehmankheda, late on Thursday night, as the wild cat came wandering near the net placed by staff to trap the animal.

1 min

UP Cyber Police Website Launched

To assist and help cybercrime victims, the state police has launched the website of UP Police Cyber (cyberpolice.uppolice.gov.in) on Friday.

1 min

Demolition Drive Faces 'Rough Weather' in Ismailganj Ward

An anti-encroachment drive by Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) in Ganeshpur village of Ismailganj ward of Lucknow was disrupted on Friday as locals started protesting against officials.

1 min

KGMU Leads With 'First-of-its-kind' 3D Orthopaedic Lab

Orthopaedic surgeons at King George's Medical University (KGMU) can now use 3D printing for enhanced pre-surgical assessment and planning.

1 min

Porters Protest Razing of 25-Yr-Old Shelter at Charbagh Stn

Lucknow:

1 min

Lucknow Couple Awarded Death Sentence for Killing Six of Family

A Lucknow court on Friday awarded the death sentence to a couple for killing six members of their family, including the husband's parents, his elder brother, the brother's wife and two minor children over a property dispute nearly five years ago in 2020.

1 min

E-ticketing facility in LDA parks soon

Parks managed by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will soon be equipped with an e-ticketing system, officials said.

1 min

For Naga sadhus, their weapons are symbols of 'peace', 'security'

Calling them 'weapons of peace and security,' Naga sadhus have given pride of place to trishuls (tridents), bhalas (spears), farsas (axes), chimtas (tongs), swords, bows and arrows at the Mahakumbh Mela in keeping with an ancient tradition, offering pilgrims and visitors a rare glimpse.

2 mins

Why No Kavi Sammelan During Mela, Asks Writers' Body

Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Sabha, a body of literary figures in the state, has expressed disappointment over the absence of any kavi sammelan (poets' gathering) event during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

1 min

Teerth Purohits Lead Pilgrim Management

THE UNSUNG GUARDIANS OF MAHAKUMBH

2 mins

For Naga Sadhus, Their Weapons Are Symbols of 'Peace', 'Security'

Calling them 'weapons of peace and security,' Naga sadhus have given pride of place to trishuls (tridents), bhalas (spears), farsas (axes), chimtas (tongs), swords, bows and arrows at the Mahakumbh Mela in keeping with an ancient tradition, offering pilgrims and visitors a rare glimpse.

2 mins

Indian Culture Shines as NRIs Set to Host 'Mahakumbh' in the US

Even as millions of people visit the Mahakumbh from the corners of the country, as also the globe, there are many settled on foreign shores who could not come to the homeland.

2 mins

BJP, RSS Discuss District Leadership in U.P.

The Discussion Focused on the Selection of District Presidents for Uttar Pradesh

1 min

BJP chief slams Akhilesh over his Mahakumbh remark

With his party having started preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections that are almost two years away, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has asked his party workers to reach out to the people.

1 min

Powermen Fear Mass Layoffs, Continue Protests

The UP Bijli Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti has raised apprehension over the potential mass layoffs of nearly 77,491 employees, including engineers, junior engineers, technicians, and contractual staff, as part of the proposed privatisation of two discoms in the state.

1 min

LMC Drives Dual Mission: Fight TB, Embrace Solar Energy

The Mayor Urged Citizens to Adopt Solar Energy to Lower Power Costs

1 min

BSP Announces Candidates for All Delhi Seats

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday announced candidates for all 70 seats as well as 40 star campaigners in the Delhi assembly.

1 min

Sadhguru calls on CM, praises Mahakumbh arrangements

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Foundation, paid a courtesy visit to chief minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence here on Friday.

1 min

Notorious gang member wanted for Kannauj dacoity arrested

THE GANG LOOTED AROUND ₹7.3 LAKH IN CASH

1 min

Suspected Pak woman worked as teacher in Bareilly for 9 yrs, booked

SHE NOW FACES CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AFTER BASIC EDU DEPT LODGED AN FIR FOR IMPERSONATION AND USING FAKE CERT FOR JOB.

2 mins

Admission Process at Rehab Varsity Begins

The application process for admission to postgraduate courses at the Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University began through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) on Friday.

1 min

Five Get Life Imprisonment For Thrashing Toll Plaza Staff

A court in Bareilly on Friday awarded life imprisonment to five people who had assaulted Bhojipura toll plaza staff on Bareilly-Nainital highway on November 21, 2019, and also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each on all the convicts.

1 min

Man Who Stole From Ex-MLA Looted by 'Auto-rickshaw' Gang

He Hired an Auto-rickshaw in Rambagh Area but Fell in the Trap of Members of an Auto Rickshaw Gang, Who Took Away Rs 75,000

2 mins

NBWs issued against 24 accused, proceedings against 55 more on

19 WERE ARRESTED IN CASES REGISTERED WITH NAKHASA POLICE STATION AND 40 OTHERS WERE ARRESTED IN CASES OF SAMBHAL POLICE STATION

1 min

K'taka CM: Caste Survey Report in Next Cabinet Meet

Hegde had said the report was prepared based on data collected by 160,000 officials.

1 min

U'khand madrasa to teach Sanskrit: Waqf board

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board on Friday said the state's first modern madrasa will be ready by March and be operational from April 1.

2 mins

Ambanis to Attend Trump Inauguration, Says Official

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and the Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to an official involved with planning the event.

1 min

PM to Distribute 6.5 Million Property Cards Under SVAMITVA Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday preside over the distribution of 6.5 million property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme to beneficiaries from over 50,000 villages across 12 states and Union territories, officials from the ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) said.

1 min

Man Gets Death Penalty for Rape-Murder of Girl

A rapist has no place in our world. All of us will make it a safer place for our children...No such crime will go unpunished Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal chief minister

1 min

India hails US for lifting curbs on 3 nuke entities

India on Friday welcomed the US's decision to lift restrictions on three nuclear entities and said that the move will open up avenues for civil nuclear cooperation.

1 min

Resolve VC appointments or we will, SC tells TN govt, Guv

With the stalemate continuing over appointment of vice-chancellors in state-run universities in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Friday said it will intervene to resolve the differences over the issue between the MK Stalin-led government and Governor RN Ravi if the two sides fail to do so by the next date of hearing on January 22.

1 min

Sad state of affairs': SC calls out ED over liquor scam probe

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after its law officer raised concerns about an affidavit filed in a crucial bail matter related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, calling the situation within the agency a \"sad state of affairs.\"

2 mins

RG Kar rape-murder case verdict likely today, kin question probe

The verdict will be against (civic volunteer) Sanjay Roy. But what about the others roaming free? VICTIM'S MOTHER

1 min

Auto driver recounts rushing actor to hospital after attack

More than 24 hours after an unidentified intruder entered the residence of actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in Bandra West and inflicted multiple stab wounds on the former, Mumbai police have been unable to trace the suspect, officials said Friday.

2 mins

Maoists killed in Bijapur belonged to strongest unit in Bastar: Police

The 12 Maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday were from the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) battalion number 1 and Central Regional Committee (CRC) company of Maoists, a top police officer said on Friday.

1 min

ED Attaches ₹300-Cr Assets in MUDA Case

ED Said Assets Attached Are Registered in the Name of Various Individuals Who Are Working as Real-Estate Businessmen and Agents

1 min

SC Stays HC Directive for Scheme in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Delhi high court's directive requiring the Delhi government to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the central government by January 5 for implementing the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) in the national capital.

2 mins

Pharmacy council mandates 1:20 as teacher-student ratio in BPharm

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has mandated a maximum teacher-to-student ratio of 1:20 for both theory and practical classes in four-year bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm) courses for the 2025-26 academic year, even as educators raised concerns over the move, alleging it may lead to \"job loss\".

1 min

BJP Is The One Facing Anti-Incumbency Over Law And Order In Delhi... Not Us

MANISH SISODIA AAP LEADER AND FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER

5 mins

'Emergency' Film Not Screened In Parts Of Punjab

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday held protests against the screening of the Kangana Ranaut-led film Emergency in several parts of Punjab, affecting the film not screening in several cinema halls across the state.

1 min

Now, AAP Promises Free Bus Rides for Male Students Too

In another set of pre-poll promises, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the party will provide free bus travel to school and college students if it is voted back to power in the upcoming assembly elections.

1 min

Practical Approach Key in Suicide Abetment Cases: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday called for a practical approach in dealing with cases of abetment to suicide as it noticed a casual approach by police and courts to readily resort to punishing people under this offence without considering the day-to-day realities of life.

2 mins

Budget Session Of Parliament To Begin Jan 31

The Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 31 to April 4, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabling the Union budget on February 1.

1 min

India Is Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Russian Curbs

New Delhi said on Friday it is in touch with Washington to clarify issues related to the impact that the latest US sanctions on Russian oil producers, service providers and oil-carrying vessels could have on Indian companies, amidst fears that this could be significant.

1 min

Shah Reviews 3 Criminal Laws' Rollout in M.P.

In cases related to national security, trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives escaping the country, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday while chairing a meeting to review the implementation of the three new criminal laws by Madhya Pradesh.

1 min

9 DIE, 8 INJURED AS MINIVAN CRASHES INTO BUS IN PUNE

Nine people were killed and eight others were injured after a minivan rammed into a stationary bus in Pune district of Maharashtra on Friday, police said.

1 min

28 birds die of H5N1 in Raj since Jan

TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF BIRD FLU SPREADING TO HUMANS, LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE RESTRICTED ACCESS TO AREAS WHERE THE BIRDS WERE FOUND

1 min

U.S. Consulate Inaugurated in Bengaluru

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the opening of a new US consulate in Bengaluru is one more sign that India and the US are \"overcoming the hesitations of history\", and added that the Indian side will soon open a consulate in Los Angeles.

1 min

INDIA IS SEEKING CLARITY FROM U.S. ON RUSSIAN CURBS

New Delhi confirmed on Friday that 12 Indian nationals have so far been killed while serving with the Russian armed forces and another 16 have been listed as missing.

3 mins

MHA, Kuki-Zo Body Hold Talks in Capital

This Is the First Time the Kuki-Zo Council, an Apex Body of the Community, Met With Officials From the MHA

1 min

Rajnath Calls For Increasing India's Offensive And Defensive Responses

He Underlined The Need To Boost The Critical Capabilities Of The Armed Forces At The Earliest To Address New Challenges

1 min

India's Cooler Months Warming Faster: Data

Rising temperatures across India are blurring seasonal distinctions, with traditionally cooler months warming at a faster rate than warmer months over the past century, according to data released this week by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2 mins

Min Unveils Mission for Rural Net Connectivity

Our Goal Is To Ensure That At Least 60 Out Of Every 100 Rural Households Have Access To Broadband Connectivity: Min

1 min

Why we need to talk to boys about rape

In Kerala, India's most developed and literate state, an 18-year-old Dalit athlete has revealed to social workers that she has been sexually abused since she was 13 by 64 men. Gang-raped five times in as many years, she says.

2 mins

Side-stepping NEET issues

The refusal to shift the entrance test to online mode is baffling, considering the crisis last year

2 mins

Congress needs to focus on politics, not polemics

BEWILDERINGLY, THE CONGRESS LEADERSHIP IS PULLING THE PARTY INTO IDEOLOGICAL SQUABBLES THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO RESONANCE WITH REGULAR VOTERS

3 mins

Trump's Tariff Talk Will Target the Farm Sector

Washington is likely to ask Delhi to reduce tariffs on US farm products. India needs to protect its farm sector to ensure food security and protect livelihoods

4 mins

China Launches Pak's Satellite

China successfully launched a Pakistani observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Friday.

1 min

Will solve problems with Xi, says Trump

President-elect Donald Trump said that he spoke to China's President Xi Jinping on Friday and that they would begin solving many problems \"together...immediately\".

1 min

Trump's Mandate Is Economy, Not Greenland; Ties With India Will Be a Priority

Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative from California in the U.S. House of Representatives, is a prominent political voice in the Democratic Party.

5 mins

European Union Deepens Probe Into X After Musk's Outbursts

The European Union on Friday demanded X provide more details about its algorithms as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform, as Elon Musk's outbursts on European politics ramp up pressure for the bloc to act.

1 min

8-Year Jail for Indian National for Attempting to Attack White House

Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023.

1 min

China's Population Falls for the Third Year Running in '24

China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.

1 min

Biden Grants Clemency to at Least 2,500 People

President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history.

1 min

Ex-Pak PM gets 14 years jail in land graft case

A Pakistani court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, a setback to nascent talks between his party and the government aimed at cooling political instability in the south Asian nation.

1 min

Israeli Security Cabinet Gives Nod to Gaza Deal

The Israeli security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the coastal strip.

2 mins

Of dissolved creatures and the tumbling earth

{ CLIMATE FICTION } MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS

3 mins

The Meat of the Matter

Shahu Patole's Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada offers a host of unique recipes as well as a critique of food culture and an analysis of Indian society

4 mins

Wipro, Tech Mahindra revenues contract in Q3

Both the cos reported client slippages, with the number of active clients declining on a yearly and sequential basis

2 mins

Aditya Birla Group's Indriya aims to add 100 stores in 18 mths

The Aditya Birla Group plans to partner with franchisees to scale its newly launched jewellery brand, Indriya, aiming to open 100 stores over the next 18 months, according to a top executive.

1 min

BCAS Warns Akasa Air Over Aviation Security Rules Violation

Akasa Air has received a second warning, this time from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), for failing to comply with the aviation security rules.

1 min

India discounts widen to 6-mth high, China sees New Year boost

Gold discounts in India widened to six-month highs this week as a rise in domestic prices dampened demand and jewellers awaited the annual federal budget, while physical gold demand in China was solid ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.

1 min

IMF Keeps India's GDP Growth Outlook at 6.5%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its India growth forecast unchanged at 6.5% for FY25 and FY26, in an update to its World Economic Outlook released on Friday.

1 min

Economy to Grow at 6.7% for Next 2 Years: World Bank

Growth in FY25 is projected to soften to 6.5%, on slowdown in investment, weak mfg

2 mins

India's Forex Reserves Hit 10-Month Low of $625.87 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a 10-month low of $625.87 billion as of January 10, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.

1 min

China's growth target met, but many feel worse off

China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.

2 mins

Cabinet Approves ₹11,440 Cr Revival Package for RINL

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd to help the struggling steelmaker tide over its financial woes, Union steel minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday.

2 mins

Over 150 players to participate in state ranking tennis tournament

To promote tennis in Uttar Pradesh and give players a chance to get important ranking points, the Chandra Prakash Aggarwal Memorial UP State Ranking Tennis Tournament will be organized from January 25 to February 1, at the SDS Tennis Academy here under the auspices of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association.

1 min

Shami set for ODI return, Bumrah yet to recover fully

Australia have made only three changes to their 2023 ODI World Cup-winning squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, two of them forced due to retirement and injury.

2 mins

I want to prepare myself for success and failure all over again, says Manu

The double Olympic medallist knows she won't start winning everything just because of success she had at Paris

3 mins

Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Semis Of India Open

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's valiant fight ended in disappointment, but Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lifted the spirits of the Indian camp with a dominant performance as they stormed into the semifinals of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Friday.

1 min

Arnav Takes 6/45, Helps UP Push Mumbai on Back Foot

Young off-spinner Arnav Soam ripped through Mumbai's batting line-up with a six-wicket haul on Friday and helped former champions Uttar Pradesh off to a flying start in their four-day Vijay Merchant Trophy semi-final, at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground 'B' Motera in Ahmedabad.

2 mins

A taste of international flavours, right at home

If you've ever wanted to bring the sophistication of international flavours to your home, Amul Edam Cheese is the perfect addition to your kitchen.

1 min

Became responsible after becoming a father but workwise I have no boundaries: Tanuj

Actor Tanuj Virwani says the past year has changed him as a person. Becoming a father within a year of his marriage has made him more responsible, he shares.

1 min

Fateh Makes Sonu The New Bankable Star

In a landscape where box-office hits often rely on huge budgets and top-tier stars, Sonu Sood's Fateh has rewritten the playbook, establishing him as a new bankable star in the country.

1 min

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