Lucknow witnessed a pivotal meeting on Wednesday as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted a senior delegation from Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture. Under the leadership of Deputy Governor Junichi Ishidora, the eight-member team engaged in fruitful discussions on bilateral cooperation. Talks revolved around the robust India-Japan strategic alliance fostered by PM Narendra Modi and the budding synergy between UP and Yamanashi. In a warm reception, CM Yogi stressed the profound foundation of bilateral relations—built on mutual trust, disciplined governance, cutting-edge innovation, and sustainable progress. The state, he noted, is steadfast in its resolve to operationalize this alliance at the grassroots level. Central…
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In a surprising turn amid threats of boycott, Pakistan’s cricket squad has secured travel arrangements to Colombo for the T20 World Cup, departing Monday with Australia’s team via Air Lanka from Lahore. This development, shared with Telecom Asia Sport by insiders, underscores the PCB’s tentative commitment despite ongoing deliberations. PCB head Mohsin Naqvi, who had voiced concerns over the ICC’s dismissal of Bangladesh’s venue shift plea citing security issues in India, is slated to finalize the participation decision by the end of the week. The tournament kicks off February 7 and runs through March 8. Naqvi’s high-level engagements included a…
Filmmaker extraordinaire Subhash Ghai, whose films have defined eras in Hindi cinema with their emotional depth and grand storytelling, recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Republic Day celebrations. The encounter, immortalized in an Instagram post, has fans raving about Ghai’s glowing tribute. The image shows Ghai and Modi in a traditional namaskar greeting, radiating warmth. Ghai’s caption dives deep into what makes Modi special: a personality that transcends verbal communication. ‘When PM Modi meets anyone, his eyes do the talking more than his words,’ he marveled. Ghai shared a personal highlight—Modi recognizing him by name and offering a genuine…
A fierce political showdown unfolded in New Delhi when BJP parliamentarian Jagannath Sarkar labeled West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee a notorious fabricator, echoing sentiments held across India. The trigger: Banerjee’s bombshell assertion linking Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s fatal plane crash to his rumored defection from the NDA. In her emotional address, Banerjee revealed hearing whispers two days prior that Pawar was ready to break ties with the NDA. She questioned the safety of politicians in the country, insisting only a Supreme Court oversight could ensure a fair inquiry, as other bodies stand ‘completely sold out.’ Sarkar, speaking candidly, shot…
In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy, Greece’s Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and her delegation descended upon New Delhi’s National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) to immerse themselves in the Ghika exhibition. Positioned elegantly near India Gate, NGMA played host to this landmark event, spotlighting the legacy of Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, one of Greece’s modernist masters with deep-rooted affinities to India. The delegation, a powerhouse including tourism officials, the Greek ambassador, and cultural experts, was treated to an exclusive tour curated by NGMA’s Director General Dr. Sanjeev Kishore Gautam. Director Puja Hally’s presence added prestige to the proceedings, as the group…
In a development that underscores Telangana’s volatile politics, Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will conduct hearings on January 30 regarding disqualification petitions targeting BRS MLA Danam Nagender. Once a loyalist of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Nagender’s perceived shift towards Congress has ignited controversy since his 2023 election from Khairatabad. Notices have been served to Nagender and petitioner Kaushik Reddy, a fellow BRS legislator. Compounding the matter, BJP’s A. Maheshwar Reddy’s separate petition against the same MLA will also be addressed that day. Responding proactively, Nagender submitted an affidavit rejecting the claims. The ex-minister maintains no resignation or suspension from BRS…
In a shocking turn of events, Ahmedabad’s rural court received a chilling bomb threat on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the legal hub just hours after a similar warning rocked the city’s international airport. Security forces swung into action without delay, dispatching fire trucks and elite response units to secure the courthouse. The premises were locked down as search operations combed every nook—from judge’s chambers to visitor lounges. Evacuations were carried out smoothly amid rising tension among those present. While initial sweeps yielded no explosives, the alert level stays elevated. Efforts to unmask the caller are in full throttle, with cyber…
A Darbhanga police station in-charge faces suspension following a viral video exposing his abusive tirade against a woman doctor’s driver amid a traffic stop. The confrontation erupted over a one-way violation, but quickly devolved into a street-side spectacle of gaali-galoch, with SHO Harendra Kumar using offensive slang even against the driver’s family. Darbhanga SSP Jagannath Reddy wasted no time, suspending the officer effective immediately based on a thorough probe ordered to Sadar SDPO-1. ‘The video clearly shows unprofessional behavior that we cannot tolerate,’ Reddy remarked, sending Kumar to police lines. Despite the doctor’s repeated calls for measured action like issuing…
Tourism and Culture Department Secretary Dr. Rohit Yadav presented achievements of the last two years and future action plan in a press conference. Raipur, January 28, 2026/ Dr. Rohit Yadav, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, and Mr. Vivek Acharya, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and Director, Culture and Archaeology, provided a detailed account of the achievements of the past two years and future action plans at a press conference held at the Chhattisgarh Samvaad Auditorium in Nava Raipur. Officials stated that the state government has established a model of coordinated progress in economic development, cultural preservation, and…
Chief Minister unveiled the Silver Jubilee Medal of Chhattisgarh Police Chief Minister had announced the award of the Silver Jubilee Medal to the State Police Force on the occasion of Republic Day Recognition for 25 years of Chhattisgarh Police Force’s strengthening law and order and exceptional courage in anti-Naxal operations Raipur January 28, 2026// Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai today released the Silver Jubilee Medal dedicated to the Chhattisgarh Police Force at the Police Headquarters, New Raipur. Extending his best wishes to the police force, he said that this medal will be an indelible mark of the police’s indomitable…