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Lion's share for basic edu with Rs.80,997 cr; vocational training, skill dev get big hike

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The state budget gives a big push to vocational and skill development with a 88% hike, raises the allocation for technical education by 72% and increases the outlay for secondary e... Read More


Shot in the arm for police and fire services infra

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Continuing its strong emphasis on law and order, the UP government has allocated Rs.44,145.77 crore to the home department in its budget for 2026-27 - an increase of Rs.3,277 crore... Read More


Bhuvan Bam shoots for Bollywood debut in Lucknow

India, Feb. 12 -- Digital content creator and actor Bhuvan Bam is currently shooting for his debut film Kuku Ki Kundli in Lucknow. The romantic comedy film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Manoj Pahwa, and Ge... Read More


Can 50 jumps a day really transform health?

India, Feb. 12 -- Quick health fixes have rarely ever come with any sense of real results. But the latest trend of lymphatic jumps seems to have this argument stumped. The latest fixation is rolling o... Read More


The healing power of a hug

India, Feb. 12 -- We call hugs, 'jaadu ki jhappi', and for good reason. On Hug Day today, we break down the anatomy of a hug and how it can boost both mental and physical health, as described by Hilar... Read More


Armed with 9-year report card, UP budget makes pitch for 2027 finale

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Armed with a nine-year report card, the Yogi government made a pitch for the 2027 state assembly polls as it steered clear of populism, in spite of expectations, to stick to its Vi... Read More


Boy from Nepal killed, 23 others injured as truck collides with bus

Meerut, Feb. 11 -- An 11-year-old boy from Nepal was killed and 23 others were injured after a truck collided with an India-Nepal Maitri bus while trying to avoid a stray animal on the Pilibhit-Puranp... Read More


Two SIs suspended for extorting Rs 20L from Meerut trader

MEERUT, Feb. 11 -- Two Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspectors (SIs) have been suspended for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a yarn trader in Meerut after falsely accusing him of dealing in hawala mon... Read More


26 arrested for violence at Hathras's Mursan police station

Agra, Feb. 11 -- An agitated mob attacked Mursan police station of Hathras on Sunday evening, leading to the arrest of 26 people, including 12 women. The arrested people got agitated after an SUV ran ... Read More


Assam CM files defamation suit of Rs.500 cr against Congress leaders

Silchar, Feb. 11 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has filed a defamation case seeking Rs.500 crore in damages from Congress leaders for allegedly making false, malicious,... Read More