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Shaheed Capt Navneet Rai Memorial Gate Lucknow: Residents of Royal Metro City Society have alleged that beautification and road-widening work around the Shaheed Capt Navneet Rai Memorial Gate at Nishatganj remained incomplete for nearly two years, creating safety risks for commuters.They said the road divider on Paper Mill Colony Road is damaged and the stretch is full of potholes, leading to frequent accidents, particularly involving two-wheelers. Residents claimed they have repeatedly approached the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, but no action was taken.Residents also alleged that the footpath and open space around the memorial have been encroached upon and are being used…

Patna: Born in Bihar and raised in Wales, Kanishka Narayan has scripted a remarkable political journey that has now earned him a place in history. The United Kingdom recently appointed the Indian-born Member of Parliament as its first minister for Artificial Intelligence, entrusting him with responsibility for AI policy, emerging technologies and online safety.For Bihar, his elevation is a moment of pride as the son of Muzaffarpur has risen to one of the most significant technology portfolios in the British govt.He had visited Bihar in Feb this year after representing the United Kingdom at the AI Action Summit in New…

Jaipur: Tigress T-127 has been spotted with two cubs in Zone 7 of the tourism area of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, raising hopes of another addition to Rajasthan’s largest tiger population.The tigress had been under close monitoring after changes in her physical appearance and behaviour suggested she had given birth. Forest officials tracked her movements using camera traps, field patrols and other scientific monitoring methods.Although T-127 has now been seen with two cubs, officials said the total litter size has not yet been confirmed as not all the cubs have been directly sighted. The official cub count will be announced only…

Nagpur: Vice-chancellor of Nagpur University (NU), Manali Kshirsagar, on Saturday said all pending results of the Summer 2026 examinations will be declared by Aug 15, setting an ambitious target to declare more than 300 pending results, including several final-year examinations, within just two weeks. The delayed results have hit future education prospects of students seeking admission to postgraduate courses outside NU.Responding to questions over the state govt’s July 31 timeline for declaration of results, Kshirsagar clarified that it was not a mandatory deadline. “There was no govt deadline. The higher and technical education minister had said all universities should strive…

BLW has set a new production record by manufacturing 65 electric locomotives in July, the highest monthly output in the organisation’s history Varanasi: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) here has set a new production record by manufacturing 65 electric locomotives in July, the highest monthly output in the organisation’s history.As part of the record production, BLW manufactured 44 WAG-9HC electric freight locomotives, 13 WAP-7 electric passenger locomotives and eight Amrit Bharat electric locomotives for Indian Railways. The achievement reflects the organisation’s manufacturing capability, technological advancement and the commitment of its workforce.The previous highest monthly production was 61 electric locomotives, achieved in…

. CM Subhendu Adhikari doing his census self enumeration in the program of inauguration of Census 2026 Kolkata: As Bengal rolled out its first fully digital Census with the launch of the self-enumeration process on Saturday, the authorities issued a strong warning against cyber frauds and urged citizens not to share documents, bank details or one-time passwords (OTPs) with anyone claiming to be an enumerator.Speaking to TOI, West Bengal Census director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan stressed that the Census does not require residents to furnish any supporting documents and advised people to verify an enumerator’s official identity before allowing them into…

Srinagar, Aug 1:The Union Government has informed Parliament that while the development of unexplored tourist destinations in Kupwara is primarily the responsibility of the J&K administration, the Centre is supporting the district through multiple tourism schemes aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving visitor experience and promoting border and eco tourism.Replying to an unstarred question by Rajya Sabha member Chowdhury Mohammad Ramzan, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance under schemes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development and PRASHAD. These schemes support tourism infrastructure and amenities based on project proposals submitted by…

BHUBANESWAR/BERHAMPUR: One life ended. Four others got a second chance. A heart raced against time aboard a Vande Bharat Express, turning a migrant worker’s final act of kindness into a milestone for India’s organ transplant programme.Mithun Swain, 36, a textile mill worker from Odisha’s Ganjam district, became the country’s first organ donor whose heart was transported aboard a Vande Bharat train for a life-saving transplant. The railways ministry called it “a heartbeat of hope, delivered on time”, describing it as a landmark made possible through seamless coordination between the railways and Gujarat govt.A resident of Kalakhandi village under Sorada block,…

The defence submitted that the minor had no criminal antecedents, was a Class 12 commerce student, had no addiction or criminal background, and had a stable family environment Mumbai: In a detailed order cancelling the bail granted to a 17-year-old driver who killed a 33-year-old Ghatkopar businessman, Dhrumil Patel, in a hit-and-run incident, a special court on Friday stated that because the affluent minor associates with “spoiled, aristocratic children” and performs dangerous vehicle stunts, keeping him in a reform home is beneficial for his rehabilitation as well as in the interest of society at large.“It is a fact of judicial…

New Delhi: Delhi Police has busted an interstate cocaine trafficking network with the arrest of two Nigerian women at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Around 2.3 kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth over Rs 20 crore in the international market, was seized from their possession, police said Saturday.The accused have been identified as Chikanso James (43) and Happiness Okoye (41).According to police, the accused were allegedly transporting the contraband from Delhi to Mumbai. Personnel of the Railway Unit’s Special Staff were patrolling at Platform No 1 of Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on Friday, where they spotted the two women carrying…