Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a swift reversal of his controversial remarks against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, less than a day after calling him “incompetent and illiterate” during an appearance on Indian television. Akhtar, popularly known as the Rawalpindi Express, had sharply criticized Naqvi while speaking on ABP News, questioning…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a transformative role in helping India become a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the second day of the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, he emphasized the large-scale integration of AI in the education sector and called for equipping the…
The Ayodhya administration has begun extensive preparations to maintain peace and law and order during the upcoming festivals of Ramzan, Holi, and the state-recognized Chaitra Ram Navami fair. District Magistrate Nikhil T. Funde has directed officials to hold peace committee meetings to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festivals. Key Festival Dates Announced…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to India comes at a time when rapidly expanding defense ties have sparked discussions that France could become India’s “new Russia” in strategic cooperation. For decades, Russia remained India’s most trusted defense partner. Now, France is increasingly being seen as a long-term, high-technology, and reliable pillar of India’s defense…
Director Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest film O’Romeo hit theatres on February 13 and has made a solid impact at the box office on its opening day. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri in lead roles, the film has registered an impressive Day 1 collection, surpassing the opening numbers of Shahid’s previous release Deva. The film generated…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has responded for the first time to the controversy involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand, stating clearly that the title of Shankaracharya is determined by established rules and traditions, and cannot be self-proclaimed. Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, the Chief Minister…
Farmers have a golden opportunity to avail benefits under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSM) for the financial year 2025–26. Under the pulses and wheat component of the scheme, two threshing floors have been made available in Shujaganj, Ayodhya district. Interested and registered farmers can apply online through the Krishi Darshan-2 portal until…
Popular Hindi cinema actor Rajpal Yadav is currently in the news due to a major legal issue. The actor has been lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case that dates back 16 years. Now, a well-known singer has stepped forward to support him financially. Rajpal Yadav recently surrendered…
The Uttar Pradesh government has placed strong emphasis on strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the UP Budget 2026, with a total allocation of ₹3,822 crore. Under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone Scheme, industrial areas will be developed in all districts of the state. Several initiatives have also…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the construction of a 250-bed Level-One Trauma Center near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway to ensure immediate medical treatment for road accident victims. The new trauma center will function under the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), Saifai, and aims to significantly reduce response time during emergencies. To…
