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Javed Akhtar discusses morality, religion, society

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar drew a sharp distinction between personal goodness and organised religion at the annual memorial event for veteran left leader Shankar Dayal Tiwari on... Read More


City's min temp dips to 7.6degC; yellow alert for rain & fog

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- The India Meteorological Department's Lucknow centre (IMD-Lucknow centre) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of possible rain, thunderstorms and moderate to dense fog in ... Read More


'Budget has clear roadmap for developed India'

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 had a clear roadmap for a new and developed India. Expressing gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, Yogi said his gui... Read More


Industry bodies hail budget as progressive, growth-oriented

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Industry bodies hailed the Union Budget-2026 as progressive with a long-term vision for India, focusing on infrastructure, youth, agriculture, women, export promotion and making the... Read More


Budget gives boost to startups in UP: Experts

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 places strong emphasis on startups and small businesses, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, and is aligned with the vision of making the state a $1 trillion eco... Read More


CDA Pension Thunder Strike, Invisible Titans register wins

PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 2 -- CDA Pension Thunder Strike and Invisible Titans earned full points in the Abbas-Rai Media Premier League by registering convincing victories in their respective league matches on ... Read More


Record 2.10 crore take dip of faith on Maghi Purnima

PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 2 -- The Sangam banks witnessed a massive turnout of 2.10 crore pilgrims who took the sacred dip on Mauni Amavasya on Sunday, Magh Mela officials said. The figure surpassed the 2.04 cr... Read More


Edu dept officials to inspect schools to ensure use of authorised books

PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 2 -- Officials of the state secondary education department will conduct inspections in over 29,000 government-run, government-aided and unaided schools across the state that are affili... Read More


Chandrashekhar Azad offers prayers, vows to fight for 'Begumpura Raj', Dalit rights

VARANASI, Feb. 2 -- National president of the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) and MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Sunday offered prayers to Sant Guru Ravidas at the Sant Ravidas temple in Sirgovardhanpur, mark... Read More


Woman's body found; husband held for murder

GORAKHPUR, Feb. 2 -- Gorakhpur police have solved the murder case of a 35-year-old woman whose body was discovered near Gobrahiya Nala early Friday morning under Pipiganj police station limits. The vi... Read More