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Water Metro on Gomti? Yogi Govt reviews big plan that could transform Lucknow travel

Water Metro on Gomti? Yogi Govt reviews big plan that could transform Lucknow travel

According to what officials have indicated, the preparatory work for kick-starting the Water Metro on the Gomti is likely to begin shortly. Lucknow: In a landmark move, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is planning to launch a water metro system on the Gomti River in the stateโ€™s capital, Lucknow. In a recent meeting with Kochi Metro Director Sanjay Kumar, Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh reviewed the technical feasibility of operating a Water Metro on the Gomti River. In the meeting, the discussions revolved around the findings of the feasibility study conducted for Lucknow. The feasibility study…
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Shreyas Iyer shines on return to competitive cricket in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Shubman Gill fails against Goa

Shreyas Iyer shines on return to competitive cricket in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Shubman Gill fails against Goa

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from a spleen injury with a blistering 82 off 53 balls, leading Mumbai to 299/9 against Himachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In contrast, Shubman Gill endured a forgettable comeback for Punjab. New Delhi: Returning to competitive cricket for the first time since his spleen injury, India star batter Shreyas Iyer put up an impressive performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Iyer, who wasย out of action since October 2025, scored a fiery fifty while leading Mumbai in their clash against Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, January 6. Iyer, the ODI vice-captain, scored 82 from 53…
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Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland remarks, says ‘its not for grabs’

Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland remarks, says ‘its not for grabs’

In a statement issued together, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and Denmark said all decisions related to Greenland and its ties with Denmark fall within the Kingdom of Denmark, of which Greenland is a part. New Delhi: European leaders on Tuesday sent a strong and united message on Greenland, saying the Arctic islandโ€™s future can be decided only by Greenland and Denmark, and by no one else. The joint stand came amid renewed comments by US President Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of Greenland. In a statement issued together, the leaders…
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Kavitha to float her own party in Telangana

Kavitha to float her own party in Telangana

Months after raising a banner of revolt against the party leadership, K Kavitha, the estranged daughter of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has announced that she would soon launch a political party and contest the next assembly elections. ย  โ€œI am coming out soon with an alternative political platform. Telangana needs a party that genuinely works for the state,โ€ she said. Currently, Kavitha, who was suspended from the party last year, heads a cultural organisation called โ€˜Telangana Jagruthiโ€™. She plans to convert this outfit into a full-fledged political party. ย  She appealed…
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Kedarnath: After ropeway, govt proposes 7 Km twin-tube tunnel linking Chaumasi with Sonprayag

Kedarnath: After ropeway, govt proposes 7 Km twin-tube tunnel linking Chaumasi with Sonprayag

Planned to be a twin-tube structure, the upcoming project will offer an alternative route to Sonprayag, along with acting as an emergency escape passage during bad weather or other crises. Dehradun: With the aim of improving road connectivity to Kedarnath, the Centre has identified a new 7-km tunnel. If it comes to fruition, the project will reduce travel time and improve safety for pilgrims. The tunnel will link Chaumasi in the Kalimath Valley near Guptkashi to Sonprayag, according to an ET report. Notably, Sonprayag is the starting point of the ropeway, which will facilitate pilgrimsโ€™ movement to the shrine. The…
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The new workplace war: It’s not about WHERE you work from – It’s about WHEN

The new workplace war: It’s not about WHERE you work from – It’s about WHEN

For three years since the COVID-19 pandemic got over, companies and employees battled over return-to-office (RTO) - home vs office. But in 2025, the whole point of this fight has now shifted. JLL's Workforce Preference Barometer 2025 reveals that the real issue between companies and employees now is about time. While a hybrid work structure has become normal, with 66% of global workers okay with it (as per the report), both employers and employees are now clamouring for control over โ€œwhenโ€.For most employees, having a work-life balance is now more important than having a high salary - 65% prioritise it…
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Nita Ambani honours India’s World Cup-winning teams, Rohit, Harmanpreet, Deepika attend special event

Nita Ambani honours India’s World Cup-winning teams, Rohit, Harmanpreet, Deepika attend special event

The Indian fans had a couple of memorable years. The men's team won the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. The women's team clinched the ODI World Cup 2025, while the blind women's team won the T20 World Cup 2025. Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani honoured the teams. New Delhi: Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani honoured India's World Cup-winning teams during the second edition of the 'United in Triumph' event in Mumbai on Monday.ย  During the event, Ambani met the members of India's World Cup winning teams: men's, women's and blind women and honoured them during the…
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Aadhaar PVC card fees increased: Here’s how much you’ll pay in 2026

Aadhaar PVC card fees increased: Here’s how much you’ll pay in 2026

In its physical form, the Aadhaar PVC card is similar in size to a credit or debit card and is designed to be more durable than paper versions. New Delhi: In its latest price update, the UIDAI has hiked the service charge for the Aadhaar PVC card from Rs 50 to Rs 75. The updated charges will encompass taxes and delivery charges. This marks the first price hike after the service was introduced in 2020. Users will be required to pay more if they seek to obtain an Aadhaar PVC starting January 2026. In an announcement, the Unique Identification Authority…
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Vishnu Vinod slams jaw-dropping knock, registers major milestones in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vishnu Vinod slams jaw-dropping knock, registers major milestones in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vishnu Vinod was in insane touch during Kerala's clash against Puducherry in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 as he slammed an unbeaten 162 off 84 balls. Vinod registered a couple of major records during his knock. New Delhi: Kerala batter Vishnu Vinod turned on his beast mode as he took down the Puducherry bowling line-up in their Vijay Hazare Trophy clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday, January 6. Vinod slammed a masterful unbeaten 162 off 84 balls as Kerala chased down 248 against the Aman Khan-led Puducherry side. Vinod was in insane touch and hit…
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Coal India subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal sets IPO price, check subscription date and other details

Coal India subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal sets IPO price, check subscription date and other details

Bharat Coking Coal IPO: The company said that it has fixed a price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per share for its IPO. At the higher end, the company is valued at over Rs 1,071 crore. Mumbai: Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has announced that its upcoming Rs 1,071-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on January 9, 2026. This will make it the first IPO of the year. The three-day issue will close on January 13, while anchor investor bidding is scheduled for January 8, according to its statement. The…
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