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Lucknow: The political battle to woo women voters in Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the big battle of 2027 has intensified even before the state govt has announced any new welfare scheme. Mere speculation about a proposed cash-assistance programme for women ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections has triggered a sharp exchange between the BJP and opposition parties, underlining the growing importance of women as a decisive electoral constituency.Political circles have been abuzz with reports that the BJP govt is considering a direct-benefit scheme under which a woman from every Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Below Poverty Line (BPL)…
In photo: The well where four people died after inhaling toxic gas in Gaya PATNA: Four people, including a man and his son, died allegedly of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while repairing a motor inside a well in Bihar’s Gaya district on Friday, police said.The deceased were identified as Chamari Manjhi, his son Dilchand Manjhi, Vikas Chaudhary and Vijay Chaudhary.The incident took place in Garh Karmauni village under the Dobhi police station area.According to police, the four men died after reportedly inhaling toxic gas while they were inside the well.Chief minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the deaths and…
A student’s account highlighted the daily 7km trek to school for village girls. NAGPUR: A few days ago when Class 9 student Tina Vaikunthe recorded a reel describing her daily 7km trek to school from Khetapur village in Nagpur district, little did she know the video would go viral and bring the administration right to her village’s doorstep.Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said he saw the video and spoke with his cabinet colleague and transport minister Pratap Sarnaik. “The ST bus service has now been started, and kids won’t have to undertake the traumatic trek to school. We are also considering…
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari interacts with students at the Kanya Ratna Divas programme on Friday. pic by Basabdatta Sarkar Kolkata: The state govt has decided to double the annual financial grant for girl students from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 under the girl child education scheme ‘Kanya Ratna’, which was earlier called ‘Kanyasree’ in the state. The grant will be available from the next academic year, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Friday.Launching the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ programme in the state on the occasion of Kanya Ratna Divas, the CM said that, inspired by Vidyasagar’s vision, the state govt…
Prof Andrew Challinor, from the University of Leeds, said the images were “consistent with widespread water stress”, which “does not bode well” given much of Europe’s land is covered by crops meaning it could hit the agriculture industry and food production.In the worst-affected areas, soil moisture is lower than on about 98% of comparable dates in the historical record, according to Prof Luis Samaniego, from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research.And, he warns, even if rain returns, some of the agricultural damage may already have been done.Graphics by Jess Carr and Tom Shiel Source link
Be it in Barbados lifting the T20 World Cup or putting up a masterclass of 117 off 55 balls in England, Indian cricketer and former World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has often had to spend days like Independence Day on the road, shores away from home. Yet, SKY, as he is fondly called, has ensured he never misses out on the patriotism: “This is a little secret, wherever I might be in the world, there is always a Tiranga with me. It is in my kit bag,” says SuryaSuryakumar Yadav captained India to its third Men’s T20 World Cup earlier…
Certain days are as open as an unobstructed morning sky which is among the days. Today is a day of happiness and you could receive good news about your children or even a younger family member.The Moon strengthens your inner peace, while Jupiter sends luck toward your creative and emotional life. That is why things don’t feel forced. You move with more confidence, people warm to you, and even a busy household seems manageable. There can be little interruptions, of course, but the heart stays steady. Enjoy the good patch instead of questioning it too much.Love and Relationship:Love matters move…
Ankita Konwar (Instagram) Assam has a new hero and the name is Ankita Konwar. The northeast Indian state got another reason to celebrate on the global endurance-sports map. Konwar has become the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully cross the English Channel. She completed the iconic Dover-to-Calais crossing as part of a six-member international relay team.The team finished the challenge in 13 hours and five minutes. They entered the water at around 1:30 AM and reached the French coast at 2:35 PM local time on July 3, 2026. It’s an international feat officially recognised…
Srinagar , August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, armed forces tightened security across Jammu and Kashmir to maintain a strong vigil and ensure peaceful, smooth celebrations in the Valley.Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at major public places of the region.On the eve of Independence Day celebrations, a tourist from Rajasthan, Akshay, expressed joy and fulfilment upon witnessing the festive atmosphere in the region. Highlighting the strong sense of community and celebration among locals, he noted that the armed forces and police are maintaining strict vigilance to ensure safety across the region, particularly around…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday listed a Green and Blue economy among the country’s seven saptadharas (seven streams of strength), underscoring the vision for India to become a global leader in green hydrogen, renewable energy generation and storage, and deep-sea exploration. In his Independence Day speech from Delhi’s Red Fort, he also spoke about more opportunities for coastal tourism and ocean technology.In his Independence Day speech from Delhi’s Red Fort, he also spoke about more opportunities for coastal tourism and ocean technology. (PMO)Modi said the government has taken steps in this direction, including a change in mindset, which has…