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2 children among 5 killed as moving bus catches fire in Lucknow: Police

Five people, including two children, were killed when a private bus caught fire in the Mohanlalganj area here early Thursday, police said. They said the incident occurred around 5 am on Kisan Path, a major roadway on the outskirts of Lucknow. According to sources, the bus was carrying 80 passengers. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mohanlalganj) Rajneesh Verma said the bus was en route to Delhi from Begusarai in Bihar when it suddenly caught fire. "Initial investigation suggests that the fire may have started due to a short circuit in the bus' gearbox," Verma told PTI. Most of the passengers were asleep when the fire started. It spread rapidly and five passengers -- two women, two children and a man -- were unable to get out in time and died. Several other passengers sustained injuries and have been taken to a hospital for treatment, police said. According to eyewitnesses, the flames were visible from almost a kilometre away. The bus did not come to a halt immediately after the

India opens BrahMos missile factory in Lucknow amid Pakistan tensions | Indian Defence news

In a major boost to India's defence strength and self-reliance goals, a brand-new BrahMos missile production unit has been officially inaugurated in Lucknow.

Lucknow-Kanpur corridor key to Uttar Pradesh's $1 trillion economy target

UPSIDA will facilitate big-ticket investments and "ribbon development" in Ex-LIDA

Mayawati announces return of Akash Anand to BSP minutes after he apologised

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has extended an olive branch to her nephew Akash Anand, offering him another chance to serve the party just hours after he issued a heartfelt public apology

Uttar Pradesh municipal corporations' revenue jumps 46% to ₹4,586 crore

These 17 municipal corporations had a consolidated tax and non-tax kitty of about ₹3,140 crore in FY24

IBM to set up AI-focused Software Lab in Lucknow to boost tech, jobs

US IT company IBM plans to establish a Software Lab in Lucknow focused on advancing Generative and agentic AI technologies, the company said on Tuesday. The lab will focus on developing AI-powered solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) to address the evolving needs of businesses in India and globally, IBM said in a statement. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the new Software Lab in Lucknow will play a pivotal role in the state's economic growth through job creation and the engagement of local talent. "We plan to develop Lucknow as an AI city and position it as a hub for nurturing talent, fostering ideas and an AI ecosystem. IBM's proposed expansion in Lucknow aligns with our mission to further grow the technology sector, improve workforce skills training and create job opportunities for the state's youth," Adityanath said. IBM India and South Asia Managing Director Sandip Patel said the expansion of IBM's Software Lab in Uttar

Bank fraud: SP leader Vinay Tiwari, firm's MD in ED custody till Apr 11

A PMLA court here on Tuesday remanded Samajwadi Party leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari and an executive of his company to Enforcement Directorate custody till April 11 in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank loan fraud, the federal probe agency said. Tiwari and Ajeet Pandey, the managing director of the Uttar Pradesh strongman's company Gangotri Enterprises Limited (GEL), were arrested by the ED on Monday from Lucknow and Maharjganj, respectively. According to officials, Pandey is a kin of Tiwari. A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court has sent the two to ED remand till April 11, the probe agency said in a statement. The arrests were followed by fresh searches carried out by the ED at 10 locations in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Maharganj and Noida districts in Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai on Monday. The searches revealed that funds were "diverted" under the garb of investment and interest-free loans, and advances were given to the GEL group companies, the probe age

'The House of Awadh' delves into Begum Wilayat Mahal's hidden world

With intrigue at the heart of it, The House of Awadh unravels the enigmatic life of Begum Wilayat Mahal and her family

4 children die, over dozen fall sick at Lucknow rehab centre, probe on

At least two children died and several others fell ill, allegedly due to food poisoning at a government rehabilitation centre for children in the Para area here, officials said. On Tuesday evening, approximately 20 special needs children residing at the centre experienced sudden illness and were taken to Lokbandhu hospital. "Around 20 children were brought to the hospital Tuesday evening from the rehabilitation centre. All these children are mentally challenged. They were severely dehydrated when they arrived. Despite our best efforts, two children died," Dr Rajeev Kumar Dixit, Medical Superintendent of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital told PTI Videos on Thursday. Two critically ill children were referred to another government hospital, and the condition of the remaining 16 has improved, he added. The incident triggered an investigation by local authorities. Lucknow District Magistrate has formed a committee to determine the cause of the alleged food poisoning. Officials f

Rahul Gandhi fined Rs 200 for missing hearing in Savarkar defamation case

Rahul Gandhi has been accused of making derogatory statements about Savarkar during a rally in Akola, Maharashtra, as part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra campaign in 2022

Lucknow's Ekana Stadium receives Rs 28.42 crore property tax notice

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has issued a Rs 28.42 crore property tax notice to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, also known as Ekana stadium, officials said on Sunday. The notice comes ahead of the Women's Premier League matches scheduled this month and the Indian Premier League matches in April, raising concerns over their smooth conduct. The stadium administration has termed the notice "unjust" and plans to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to seek relief. According to a statement from Additional Municipal Commissioner Pankaj Srivastava, Zone 4 of the municipal corporation issued the notice on Saturday. The amount includes Rs 5.45 crore in tax due since December 1, 2020, and an outstanding balance of Rs 22.97 crore, the statement said, adding, the decision has been taken as per legal provisions and will be strictly enforced. Srivastava clarified that only the sports grounds and stadiums of government-aided or recognised non-aided .

KIIT suicide row: Nepal PM steps in; accused held - what we know so far

A third-year BTech student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room, with allegations surfacing that she was harassed and blackmailed by her 21-year-old batchmate from Lucknow, Advik Srivastava

GATE, JAM 2025: Prayagraj exam centres shifted to Lucknow amid Maha Kumbh

IIT Roorkee has changed the exam centres in Prayagraj to Lucknow for the upcoming GATE and JAM exams 2025 due to the ongoing Maha kumbh mela. The exams is scheduled for February 1 and 2

Omaxe to invest Rs 2,800 cr in real estate projects under BeTogether brand

Realty firm Omaxe Group on Monday said it will invest Rs 2,800 crore to develop projects under a new brand BeTogether. In a regulatory filing, Omaxe said the new brand is dedicated to reshape urban and economic development through collaborative real estate projects. "The current projects being undertaken by BeTogether would entail a total investment of over Rs 2,800 crore," it added. Under the new brand BeTogether, the company will focus on joint ventures, collaboration and development through the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) model. BeTogether's project portfolio currently includes the joint venture initiative, 'BeTogether Centre Point Vrindavan'. In addition, the brand is partnering with the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) on several PPP projects to upgrade bus terminals in key cities, like Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Kaushambi, Ayodhya, Amausi, and Prayagraj. In the last 37 years, Omaxe has established a strong footprint in 31 cities in 8 states of North a

Five members of family found dead in Lucknow hotel, accused arrested

Five members of a family were found murdered inside a hotel here early on Wednesday, police said. The accused has been arrested, a senior police officer said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Central Lucknow, Raveena Tyagi, said the incident took place at Hotel Sharanjit in Naka area of the state capital. "The accused, identified as Arshad (24), allegedly killed five members of his own family. Following the gruesome act, the local police promptly apprehended the accused from the crime scene," Tyagi said. The deceased have been identified as Alia (9), Alshia (19), Aksa (16) and Rahmeen (18) -- all sisters of Arshad. The fifth is Asma, the mother of the accused, according to police. The DCP said Arshad, 24, is a native of Agra, adding the preliminary inquiry has revealed that he took the step because of domestic disputes. The forensic teams have been deployed at the crime spot to collect evidence while a detailed probe has been launched into the matter, she said. "Inquiry is a

Uttar Pradesh PCS prelims conclude with only 42% candidates turnout

The PCS prelims, hit by large-scale protests at the beginning, were concluded on Sunday, with only about 42 per cent of the candidates appearing. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Secretary Ashok Kumar said the exams were conducted peacefully under the watch of police and other agencies. "The PCS Pre exam was completed peacefully on Sunday. For the fairness of the exam, a double-layer system was put in place in which the police and the agency were conducting separate investigations," he told PTI. He said all exams were conducted under the watch of CCTV and live streamed and candidates' iris and other biometrics were screened to filter out proxies. "Every candidate of every centre was monitored from the control room set up in the commission. This monitoring was done through CCTV cameras installed in 1,331 centres across the state. As soon as any candidate was seen roaming around, we immediately alerted the concerned centre about what the particular candidate was doing,

JPC on Waqf Ammendment Bill to continue to hear expert opinions today

The discussions are likely to focus on gathering insights and feedback from these experts as part of the ongoing process to review and amend the Waqf Act

Case filed, strict action assured: Lucknow DCP on Congress worker's death

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai alleged that the state government and police officials were responsible for the death of a Congress worker who lost his life during the party's protest

UP to surpass 1 bn tourist visits, generating Rs 3 trn revenue: Minister

Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti and Namami Gange Minister Swatantra Dev Singh said on Wednesday that the state is on track to surpass one billion tourist visits, generating Rs 3 lakh crore in economic activity. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a 180-foot-tall Shiva temple being constructed by the Ram Janki Temple Trust, Singh credited this surge in tourism to the development of corridors across various religious sites and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "So far, 60 crore tourists have visited the state due to corridor development. Additionally, we estimate around 45 crore visitors for Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh. With these numbers, Uttar Pradesh will surpass one billion tourists," Singh said. The minister highlighted the shift in public sentiment towards religion and safety in the state. "After Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi took charge, people's faith in the Sanatan Dharma has grown immensely. There is also a

Himachal Guv's convoy meets with accident in Lucknow, several injured

However, the Himachal Pradesh Governor reached his destination safely and the situation was normal