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Picture credit: Matthew Aaron VanDyke’s Social Media handles and official website LUCKNOW: The life of Matthew Aaron VanDyke (46) has rarely followed a conventional path. A US national born in Baltimore, Maryland, his social media profile describes him as a war correspondent, documentary filmmaker, security analyst, and American freedom fighter who fought in the 2011…

Lucknow: The state govt and Centre signed an MoU to initiate the second phase of the Jal Jivan Mission in the state, under which water supply will be extended to all areas that have so far not been taken up under the Har Ghar Jal scheme.The MoU was signed in the presence of chief minister…

Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday said Congress demanding Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram from another govt, when it could have done so itself while being in power at the Centre, was “ridiculous”.She lashed out at the Congress and SP and called them anti-Dalit parties who have always tried to destroy the BSP. “They celebrated…

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged a complete breakdown of law and order in the state and accused BJP govt of patronising criminals.“Law and order has been shot dead in Uttar Pradesh. Criminal elements nurtured by the BJP are now turning against the system itself,” Akhilesh said in a statement. Referring to…

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, Mirzapur Police have busted an interstate cyber fraud racket that allegedly stole thousands of mobile phones from cities across India, extracted sensitive data from their hardware, and channelled both devices and information into wider fraud networks, including the notorious Jamtara syndicates of Jharkhand.The operation, led by Lalganj police and the…

Lucknow: Come Navratri, and Baghpat will witness a unique celebration of daughters and women’s empowerment. For the govt has initiated the ‘Nanhi Kali’ programme that will feature six-time boxing world champion Mary Kom, who will felicitate young girls and inspire them to pursue their dreams.As part of the initiative, ‘Nanhi Kali’ dolls are made by…

Lucknow: Leveraging technology-driven policing, the UP Police has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime control using the Yaksh App, a smart policing tool developed to enhance surveillance, investigation and suspect tracking.The application was conceptualised under the supervision of director general of police Rajeev Krishna.In a major success, Rae Bareli police busted a vehicle theft gang using…

Lucknow: Policymakers, doctors and industry leaders will discuss ways to transform the healthcare ecosystem for a Viksit Bharat on Wednesday at the second edition of the ET Government Uttar Pradesh Healthcare Conclave 2026.The inaugural session, titled, ‘Transforming UP’s Healthcare Infrastructure’ will be attended by deputy CM Brajesh Pathak.State minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh will be the…

Lucknow: Shahi Imam of Lucknow and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, stated that crescent moon for Eid-ul-Fitr was expected to be sighted on Mar 19.He added there was strong likelihood the moon will not be visible that evening, making Mar 20 likely to be the 30th…

Lucknow: After the approval of Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Scheme by the cabinet last week, UPSRTC has started working on the plan to boost bus connectivity in rural areas.The corporation will complete advertising for the scheme by the end of this month and call for applications from private operators to operate the buses. Application screening may…