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U.P., World Bank Sign Agreement for U.P. AgriSE
Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh chaired the signing ceremony for the Uttar Pradesh's transformative UP AGRISE (Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening) project on Monday.
Day 1: 250 People Lost in Crowd, Reunited With Their Families
Over 250 people, separated from their families amid the heavy rush on the first day of the Mela, were reunited with their kin on Monday.
Transgender high priest takes holy dip
In a significant step towards fostering acceptance for the transsexual community in the realm of religion, Swami Kaushaliyanand Giri aka Tina Ma, Maha Mandaleshwar (Uttar Pradesh) of Kinnar Akhada and member of Uttar Pradesh Kinnar Welfare Board, led a large group of her disciples and members of the trans community in a holy dip in the Ganga near Sangam, on the occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday.
Amid Visitors' Rush, Police Face Tough Time Controlling Crowd
As millions of devotees gathered along the sacred Sangam for a holy dip on Paush Purnima on Monday, police personnel deployed in the mela area had a tough time controlling the crowd.
2,000 Ganga Sevadoots Ensure Cleanliness at Ghats, Rivers
A total of 2,000 Ganga Sevadoots remained deployed across the stretches of ghats to ensure safety, convenience, and cleanliness during the Paush Purnima bathing festival on the first day of Mahakumbh on Monday.
Kalpvas: A Month Devoted to Austerity, Performing Rituals Begins
The Mahakumbh celebrations began on Paush Purnima with a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, where millions of devotees have gathered.
Attempt to run over petrol pump staff
Miscreants in a car tried to run over petrol pump workers after a minor dispute, injuring an employee in Lucknow's Madiaon area.
Road cave-in near Tedhi Puliya leaves 20-foot crater
A huge crater was formed after a massive road cave-in near the Tedhi Puliya area of the state capital in the wee hours of Sunday.
LDA Launches Drive To Reclaim 2.59 Lakh Sq Ft Nazul Land
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Monday began a massive anti-encroachment drive to reclaim 2,59,000 square feet of Nazul land near Ballu Adda area close to 1090 intersection.
Kaifi Azmi's vision of cultural yatras continues to inspire IPTA
Kaifi Azmi laid the foundation for the Yatras, a legacy that the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) has continued to uphold for many years, said IPTA's working president Rakesh Veda on Monday.
Kartik gets engineering degree after over a decade
'This feels like coming home'
The Punjabi Kudi in Me Comes Out on Lohri
Actor Nimrat Kaur tells us how she loves following traditions on this festive occasion, be it food or fashion
Industry treated me differently after Satya
Actor Manoj Bajpayee's career took a dramatic turn with the release of Ram Gopal Varma's iconic gangster saga, Satya (1998), in which he played Bhiku Mhatre, the head of a notorious Mumbai underworld gang.
Rashmika sustains leg injury in gym; says she is in 'hop mode' for now
Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently sustained a leg injury at her gym. Her fans got to know about it when she shared a health update on social media.
Mahakumbh mela: A confluence of faith
Singer Kailash Kher will perform the closing musical performances at the official cultural arena of Mahakumbh at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) on February 23.
Rama, Shashi guide UP qualify for knockout
Sparkling half centuries by openers Rama Kushwah and Shashi Balan helped favourites Uttar Pradesh qualify for the knockout of the Women's Under-19 One Day Trophy, scripting a facile 127-run victory over Himachal Pradesh, at the Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground in Nagpur on Sunday.
UPAA removes Devesh Dubey; names Narendra Kumar as new secretary
Finally, the tenure of Kanpur's Devesh Dubey as secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Athletics Association came to an end as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) supported Ashutosh Bhalla-led sporting body removed Dubey forever and appointed Narendra Kumar as its permanent secretary.
Jemimah hits maiden ton as India seal Ireland ODI Series
Jemimah Rodrigues made her India debut in 2018. After nearly seven years, the middle-order batter finally scored an international century, her 91-ball 102 propelling the hosts to a 116-run win over Ireland in the second ODI of the three-match series in Rajkot on Sunday.
BCCI tells stars to play Ranji before the white-ball season
The selectors wanted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play Duleep Trophy last year too, but they excused themselves
CT squad on Jan 19; call on Bumrah before Feb 11
Jasprit Bumrah's prospects of recovering in time for the ICC Champions Trophy starting on February 19 remains slim.
CCPA to protect hassled homebuyers
For homebuyers facing issues such as construction delays, substandard construction or hidden charges in apartment sales, India's consumer protection watchdog is ready to take up the cudgels on their behalf.
Air India to offer 1,000 premium economy seats daily
Air India will offer close to 1,000 premium economy class seats to passengers daily, as the airline aims to retrofit 85% of its narrow body aircraft by the second half of 2025.
Government to revamp revival framework for MSMEs
The government is working on revamping the framework for revival and rehabilitation (FRR) of debt-ridden micro, small, and medium enterprises in order to make it easier for small businesses to restructure the loans they have taken out, said two people in the know of the development.
India's Coal Import Rises 2% During Apr-Nov
India's coal import rose by two per cent to 182.02 million tonnes (MT) in the April-November period of the current fiscal year.
Fiscal Consolidation Set on Cruise Control
Glide path may take FY25 deficit to 4.7-4.8%, less than the budgeted estimate
Corporate tax collections from Delhi up over 14%
Delhi is the second state to rake in ₹1 lakh crore corporate income-tax after Maharashtra (₹3.39 lakh crore) in the assessment year 2023-24 while Karnataka acquired a distant number three position with a ₹72,826 crore mop-up in the period, according to government data.
Bangladesh's Yunus Asks UK to Probe Graft Scandal of Hasina's Niece
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for an investigation into the properties of British minister Tulip Siddiq and her family, indicating that they may have acquired them through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina's tenure as Bangladesh premier, reports said on Sunday.
Taiwan Supporter Kanapathy Likely to be Team Trump's China Specialist
Ivan Kanapathy, a former national security official with deep expertise on Taiwan who believes that US should invest in stronger deterrence, is likely to be the top China hand in President Donald Trump's National Security Council, multiple people familiar with the development said.
Canada: Anand rejects Trudeau successor role
Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Indira Anand announced on Saturday that she will not be a participant in the race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party.
German AfD Emboldened by Austria's Far-Right Success
Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany's far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighboring Austria.