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The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced an agreement with a German railway infrastructure company for an investment of Rs 200 crore to bolster modern infrastructure in the state. According to a statement issued here on Thursday evening, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAILONE GmbH during a visit to the company's manufacturing plant in Germany. The move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of developing modern infrastructure in the state and enhancing global partnerships. During the visit, the delegation led by Maurya inspected advanced railway track technologies and modern concrete sleeper manufacturing systems. The statement noted that the delegation held detailed discussions with company officials to understand production processes, quality standards and global best practices. The state government expects the agreement to provide Uttar Pradesh with access to advanced technology, high-quality ...
Uttar Pradesh government will honour five distinguished luminaries, including Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, who have brought laurels to the state at the national and international level. This year, the personalities include those who have made remarkable contributions in diverse fields such as space science, education, literature, women empowerment and agriculture. They will be honoured with 'Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman' during the three-day event, Uttar Pradesh Day 2026, which will begin on Saturday. The event is being organised this year at the newly-constructed Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, and Union home minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the programme, the UP government said in a statement on Friday. Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, Lucknow's local boy, is among those to receive UP Gaurav Samman. Shukla created history by reaching the International Space Station (ISS) after launch by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 26, 2025. He beca