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The changing ground in Bihar

India, Oct. 14 -- The subtext of the seat deal announced by the NDA for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls is that the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) is no longer in pole position. Since 2005, the JD(U) ... Read More


Departure delayed by a week, monsoon finally bids adieu

LUCKNOW, Oct. 14 -- The Southwest Monsoon withdrew from the whole state on Monday (October 13), though with a delay of about a week from the normal date of withdrawal, the weatherman said. "In view of... Read More


HC stays proceedings against former SP MLA till Nov 17

PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 14 -- The Allahabad high court on Monday stayed criminal proceedings pending against former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki in a criminal case of extortion and cheating pending in th... Read More


1 more held for WB student's gang-rape

India, Oct. 14 -- A fifth person was arrested on Monday in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in a forested area near her college campus in Durgapur, West Bengal, l... Read More


Desi sparkle takes on Chinese shimmer in Lucknow

Lucknow, Oct. 14 -- Pushing against Chinese competition, made-in-India lights are set to add glitz during the festive season. Even though a quip describes the quality of Chinese products best: 'Chale ... Read More


Unsafe food seized in Lucknow crackdown

Lucknow, Oct. 14 -- With Diwali and Bhai Dooj approaching, the Food Safety Department has started a strict drive in Lucknow to stop the sale of adulterated and unsafe food items often consumed during ... Read More


LMC intensifies cleanliness drive ahead of Diwali, Chhath

LUCKNOW, Oct. 14 -- With Diwali and Chhath Puja around the corner, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has launched an intensive cleanliness and beautification drive across the city. On the direct... Read More


...meanwhile, Lalbagh streets jammed despite LMC towing drive

LUCKNOW, Oct. 14 -- Traffic congestion continues unabated outside the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) headquarters in Lalbagh, even as the civic body's crane operation to tow illegally parked vehi... Read More


Over 72 hrs on, 3 of 5 accused still at large

LUCKNOW, Oct. 14 -- More than three days after a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Lucknow's Banthra area, the police have so far arrested two of the accused while the rem... Read More


Denied marriage, young couple consumes poison in Lucknow

LUCKNOW, Oct. 14 -- A 21-year-old cab driver and a 15-year-old girl died after allegedly consuming poison inside a car near Ring Road in Gosaiganj on Sunday. The couple, reportedly in a romantic relat... Read More