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LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the government, alleging that the film Dhurandhar-2 is ‘paid propaganda’ and that public money is being used to defame opposition parties“You’re making films by spending money to defame other parties; I think too much money has reached these people,” Yadav said, taking a swipe at the ruling…

Bringing together India’s finest athletes to celebrate a remarkable year in sports, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) recognised the excellence, dedication, and sporting spirit of top achievers at a glittering ceremony held at The Centrum in Lucknow on Saturday.The award ceremony brought together the country’s finest athletes under one roof. Chief Minister Yogi…

The image of Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly’s iconic t-shirt swinging celebration from the Lord’s balcony after the NatWest Trophy win in 2002 is etched in the memory of cricket lovers. While some view it as an apt reply to Andrew Flintoff’s similar gesture in India earlier after England win, others feel it did not suit…

Lucknow: The Sitapur district administration has swung into action to facilitate the process to bring home the body of a 26-year-old migrant worker who was allegedly killed in a missile strike in Riyadh, even as officials reached out to the grieving family and assured all possible assistance.MLA Asha Maurya met the family of the deceased…

Lucknow: The city’s composite culture, shaped by different religious communities, regions and foreign influences, must be preserved through collective efforts by residents, said speakers at a seminar titled ‘Lucknow’s Proprietary – Who Owns Our City’ held at Colvin Taluqdars College on Sunday.The programme was organised by Aadab Arz Lucknow and focused on Lucknow’s shared heritage,…

Lucknow: The third time, they say, is the charm. The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returned to Lucknow for the third time, delivering an evening that seamlessly blended sporting excellence with high-octane glamour, rolling out the red carpet for the royalty of sweat, sacrifice, and unyielding spirit.From Olympians and world champions to para-athletes and…

Lucknow: The state health and family welfare department is all set to extend telemedicine services to a network of 976 community health centres (CHCs) and 300 district hospitals with a bed strength of 200 or more across Uttar Pradesh.Speaking to TOI, additional chief secretary Amit Kumar Ghosh said, “To support the scale-up, NHM-UP is moving…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 for recruitment of teachers in state-run schools will be held from July 2-4.Announcing the schedule, Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) said online registration, application and fee submission will begin on March 27 and end on Apr 26. The advertisement has been made available on…

Lucknow: In a key decision to strengthen investor facilitation, the Uttar Pradesh govt has approved the extension of tenure of 108 ‘Udyami Mitras’ till May 2026, while directing departments to adhere to strict timelines for project clearances.The decision was taken at a high-level steering committee meeting chaired by Infrastructure and Industrial Development commissioner Deepak Kumar…

Kochi: Senior Congress leader Ajay Tharayil on Saturday came out in the open against the leadership denying him a seat in assembly elections.Tharayil claimed that a specific understanding had been reached regarding his candidacy before the preparing of candidate list. According to him, UDF leadership had assured him Tripunithura seat on the condition that former…