By Vidya Shankar Rai Lucknow, March 20 (UNI) In Uttar Pradesh politics, caste equations have historically played a pivotal role in determining electoral outcomes. Against this backdrop, the decision to appoint former union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti as the chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is not merely an administrative appointment. It…
Vrindavan, March 20 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday visited the Shri Radha Keli Kunj Ashram, paid a courtesy visit to the renowned saint, Shri Premanand Maharaj Ji, and sought his blessings. Upon her arrival at the ashram, the President received a grand welcome. She held a private conversation with Maharaj Ji. President Murmu expressed…
Hamirpur (HP), March 20 (UNI) Dog menace has taken alarming proportions in various parts of the Hamirpur district these days. As many as ten people, including a school going girl were bitten by stray dogs in Hamirpur and Sujanpur Tira towns of Hamirpur during the last three days; as a result, people are panicky. In…
Lucknow, (UNI) As the crescent moon for Eid could not be sighted in the Lucknow today, the imam of city-based Tila Wali Masjid declared that the Eid will be celebrated on Saturday. Earlier, the crescent moon for Eid was sighted from the Tila Wali Masjid in the capital city of Lucknow, but today the moon…
New Delhi, March 19 (UNI) Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed he quit alcohol more than six months ago as part of a renewed focus on fitness ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after battling multiple injuries last year. The 35-year-old said he is determined to look after his body and return in…
Dublin, March 19 (UNI) India are set to play a short T20I series in Ireland in June, with Cricket Ireland confirming discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) ahead of the Men-in-Blue’s white-ball tour of England in July. The proposed series comes at a time of transition for Ireland, with captain Paul…
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) With just two weeks to go before their opening clash against Japan in Thailand, the Indian U20 women’s national team stand on the brink of a long-awaited return. Two decades after their last appearance, India are back at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, and leading them out of the…
New Delhi, March 19 (UNI) Indian men’s team head coach Craig Fulton said his side will focus on detailed and tailored preparations after the pool draw for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 placed them in a challenging group alongside strong opponents. India have been drawn in Pool D with top-seeded England, traditional rivals…
Buenos Aires, Mar 19 (UNI) Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals when he scored in Inter Miami’s match against Nashville SC on Wednesday. The Argentina international scored the landmark goal after just seven minutes at Geodis Park in Tennessee in the Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 second…
London, Mar 19 (UNI) England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith has revealed his disappointment surrounding his first Ashes tour of Australia as he looks ahead to try and cement his spot in the Test side for the upcoming home summer. Smith struggled for consistency during the recent Ashes series Down Under as England fell to a 4-1…
