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Yuvraj and Anmol shine for UP in Cooch Behar Trophy match

LUCKNOW, Dec. 19 -- Sparkling half centuries by Yuvraj and Anmol Noushran helped former champions Uttar Pradesh take a slender 45-run first innings lead against Bengal on the penultimate day of their ... Read More


India, Oman sign FTA, Modi calls it 'historic'

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India and Oman on Thursday signed a free trade agreement that allows duty-free access of Indian goods in the Gulf country's 98.08% tariff lines with a comprehensive services pack... Read More


Karnataka passes bill against hate speech; Oppn causes din, walks out

Bengaluru, Dec. 19 -- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday cleared a contentious bill aimed at preventing hate speech and hate crimes amid loud protests and a walkout by the Opposition. The ... Read More


UP Board proposes 8,033 exam centres for HS, Inter exams 2026

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has proposed 8,033 examination centres for the 2026 High School and Intermediate exams, officials said late Wednesday nigh... Read More


UP Police likely to name 3 pharma firms in Codeine syrup nexus

LUCKNOW, Dec. 19 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) is preparing to expand its probe into the multi-crore codeine-based cough syrup diversion racket by naming three pharmaceutical ... Read More


Prayagraj admin sets up 35 temporary shelters for homeless

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- The cold wave continues to intensify across North India with the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for severe cold and dense fog for the next three days. Following the w... Read More


Bribery arrests in Prayagraj division jump to 29 this year

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- Arrests of government employees caught taking bribes have jumped sharply in Prayagraj division, climbing from 11 in 2023 and 24 in 2024 to 29 this year, according to data from th... Read More


Prayagwal Nagar to come up near Nagvasuki Temple

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- The Magh Mela 2026 administration has decided to set up a Prayawal Nagar in sector two A of the mela near Nagvasuki temple. This will aid pilgrims coming from Gonda, Bahraich, Ba... Read More


4 caught cheating, banned for life

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has imposed a lifetime ban on four candidates who were caught using unfair means during the LT Grade (Assistant Teacher) recru... Read More


Under pressure, VNN exempts all places of worship from house tax

VARANASI, Dec. 19 -- Buckling under pressure after a section of seers recently objected to the notices issued to several Maths and temples in Varanasi seeking payment of pending water, sewer and house... Read More