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LUCKNOW: Prominent classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who had not been keeping well for the last seven months, was shifted to the ICU of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, following a sharp deterioration in his health condition late on Saturday night. A medical bulletin issued by SSL Hospital on the health condition of the veteran vocalist on Sunday evening stated, "Mishra, 89, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the D
Varanasi: The vital parameters of renowned classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who was shifted to the ICU of SSL Hospital of BHU on Saturday, showed signs of stabilization and improvement on Monday.According to a medical bulletin issued by the hospital on Monday, Mishra is currently on non-invasive ventilator support and is receiving appropriate antibiotic therapy, insulin, and other supportive treatment measures. The 89-year-old maestro was admitted to the ICU on Sept 13 in a critical condition. He has a history of Type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoarthriti ...Read More >
Varanasi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The spiritual and musical capital of India, Kashi, was enveloped in grief on Thursday morning as news broke of the passing of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra. The legendary vocalist, who carried the soul of Banaras in his music, breathed his last at the age of 89. All through the day, ministers, officials, disciples, and admirers streamed into his residence to pay their respects to the mortal remains of the maestro. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu', Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar, and Police Commissioner Saty ...Read More >
Lakhimpur Kheri, December 3: Talent knows no boundaries. A testament to this is 28-year-old Muneer Khan from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, whose innovations and technical skills have gained him global recognition. From a 'smart water bottle' to 'smart soil testing device,' and more recently, 'AI-enabled eye-glasses,' what makes his innovations stand out is their ability to improve everyday convenience for ordinary people. Born in a humble and poor family in Kheri's Gauriya village, Muneer lost his father when he was just one year old. His four older brothers and mother worked tirelessly t ...Read More >
ISKCON Kolkata has raised concerns with India over ongoing persecution of its monks and Hindu communities in Bangladesh, following the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. ISKCON Kolkata has seriously raised concerns with the Indian government over the ongoing persecution of its monks and Hindu religious communities in Bangladesh. This is after the recent arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, a development that is very worrying in light of a series of attacks on members of the Hindu Vaishnavite order and other minority communities. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das shared with PTI that ...Read More >
Mirzapur: Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a towering figure in Hindustani classical music, died early Thursday. He was 89. His daughter said Mishra breathed his last around 4 am after a prolonged illness. The vocalist had been living in Mirzapur with his youngest daughter's family for some time. Mishra's health deteriorated late Wednesday night, and he was admitted to a hospital, where he died during treatment. "He was admitted to the hospital for the last 17-18 days with age-related issues. He passed away at home this morning at around 4 am," his daughter, Namrata Mishra ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." Addressing a rally in the Manipur capital, Modi said, "I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians." Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday night became Nepal's first woman prime minister to lead an interim government. He added, "Karki occupying the top post of that country is an example of women's empowerment. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and p ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 8 (PTI) Unseasonal rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorm activity covered parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, with the weather department forecasting a gradual improvement from April 9 and dry conditions setting in the next day. According to officials, the ongoing spell has been triggered by an active western disturbance persisting as a cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir. Its interaction with another cyclonic circulation over north-west Uttar Pradesh, a trough extending up to Manipur, and the subtropical jet stream in th ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The UAE-India CEPA Council and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at fostering cross-border scaling, knowledge exchange, and institutional linkages between India and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed with the Atal Incubation Centre - Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - IM-BHU (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU), with a focus on providing global exposure and opportunities for startups emerging from the region. Director of the UAE-India CEPA Council, Ahmed Aljneibi, said the partnership ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and other leaders paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the portrait of Narasimha Rao, who hailed from Telangana, an official release said. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers visited 'PV Gyan Bhoomi', Narasimha Rao's memorial here, and paid tributes to the departed leader. Laxman, former BJP MLC N Ramchander Rao, Telangana BJP spokesperson and Narasimha Rao's grandson N V Subhash ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >
Renowned classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra died early Thursday. He was 89. IMAGE: Born in Azamgarh in 1936, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra grew up to be a doyen of Hindustani classical music, contributing immensely to such styles of the form as Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan. Photograph: ANI Photo A family member said Mishra breathed his last around 4 am after a prolonged illness. The vocalist had been living in Mirzapur with his youngest daughter's fa ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A Mumbai gangster, whose name was once only whispered in the shadows, returned to the city on Tuesday, after he was arrested for the 2022 daylight killing of a property developer in Virar east. Subhash Singh Thakur, now 74 years old, was brought to Virar by the Crime Branch of the Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police, from Fatehgarh Central Jail in Uttar Pradesh, where he is serving a life sentence in another case. Charged under provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), Thakur was produced before a special MCOCA court in Thane and remanded to police cu ...Read More >
A Samajwadi Party student leader has been arrested in Varanasi for allegedly assaulting a student at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) after questioning him about his caste, sparking outrage and calls for disciplinary action. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI PhotoKey PointsHimanshu Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha's BHU unit, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a student at Banaras Hindu University.The complainant, Prashant Mishra, alleges that Yadav assaulted him after asking about ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Prominent classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who had not been keeping well for the last seven months, was shifted to the ICU of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, following a sharp deterioration in his health condition late on Saturday night. A medical bulletin issued by SSL Hospital on the health condition of the veteran vocalist on Sunday evening stated, "Mishra, 89, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the Department of Medicine of the hospital after being brought here at 11 pm on Saturday with fever and ...Read More >
Fresh off her recent victory at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship last week, PV Sindhu is back in news with that special announcement as she is set to embark on a new journey -- this time off the court. The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion will marry Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur. Sindhu's Syed Modi victory marked the end of a title drought, reinforcing her position as one of India's greatest badminton players. The upcoming year is filled with major tournaments and key preparation schedule and t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi family on Saturday, accusing them of shielding each other in corruption cases and questioning the constitutional propriety of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent tweet defending his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Trivedi took a sharp dig at LoP Gandhi, saying, "He stood in support of his 'hardworking farmer' brother-in-law Robert Vadra (in a sarcastic tone), after the Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet aga ...Read More >
Varanasi, Sep 13 (PTI) Former Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki, 73, who has now become the country's first woman prime minister to head an interim government, shares a strong bond with Varanasi. Karki, who described herself in a recent media interview as a "friend of India", pursued her post-graduation from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. It was during her stay at the BHU that she also met her life partner, Durga Prasad Subedi. Dipak Malik, a former professor of political science at the BHU, vividly recalled Karki's stay at the prestigious university. "Su ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his grief at the death of noted classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra, and said he made an invaluable contribution to establishing Indian musical traditions on a global stage. Modi said it was his good fortune that he always received his affection and blessings. He also noted that Mishra was one of the proposers for his candidature from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in 2014. It was a gesture that symbolised his deep-rooted commitment to the city and its evolving legacy, said an official statement, in which Modi empha ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 10 (PTI) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will arrive here on Thursday for a four-day visit to Meghalaya and will participate in various events, such as the Northeast Conclave, officials said. She is expected to arrive in Shillong in the afternoon, they said. Also Read | Guru Purnima 2025: PM Narendra Modi Wishes Countrymen As Nation Celebrates Guru Purnima (View Post). Her visit aims to review development initiatives, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen engagement with local communities in Meghalaya, the officials said. During the day, she ...Read More >
The special investigation team's probe points to significant irregularities in liquor procurement. YSR Congress MP PV Midhun Reddy is expected to surrender before the special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday morning in connection with the alleged multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. This comes after the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea on Friday. Mr Reddy, against whom a lookout circular was issued by the SIT, is scheduled to reach the Vijayawada Airport at 9:30 am befo ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) The EC's disclosure on Tuesday that around 91 lakh names had been deleted from West Bengal's electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision triggered a political slugfest, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of targeting Matuas and minorities, and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming the exercise had merely exposed "Muslim infiltrators" protected by the ruling TMC. The EC figures, which pushed the total deletion to over 90.83 lakh names from an original voter base of 7.66 crore, injected a new edge into an already polarised campaign, turning ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us with strength, peace and devotion. This year, Sawan began on July 11 and will conclude on August 9. I ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 9 Jul: Former MLA Kapchen Rajkumar lost his life in an elephant attack on early Wednesday morning while walking from Namsang village to Deomali town in Tirap district, according to family sources. He was 65 years old, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. Tirap Superintendent of Police Aditya, confirming the news, said that the former MLA was killed in an elephant attack when he was going from his village towards Deomali. Chief Minister Pema Khandu mourned the death of Rajkumar, who had served as an MLA from the then Khonsa North Assembly Constituency between 1985 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 50-year-old man died and his daughter was injured on Thursday morning when a tree fell on them while they were riding a motorcycle in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area amid heavy rainfall in the national capital. According to a senior police officer, around 9:50 am, an old roadside Neem tree suddenly fell in front of HDFC Bank near Paras Chowk, Kalkaji. Two people a motorcycle trapped under it. They have been identified as Sudhir Kumar and his daughter Priya (22). Upon recieving information, local police came to the spot and started rescue operation immediately. A JCB was arranged ...Read More >
Varanasi (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) Police here on Thursday arrested Himanshu Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha's BHU unit, for allegedly assaulting a student after asking his caste at Banaras Hindu University, officials said. Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha is Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party's students' wing. According to the police, complainant Prashant Mishra alleged that the incident took place on Wednesday around 11.45 am while he was in the class. Yadav allegedly asked him about his caste and course before assaulting him. Mishra also accused Yadav of issuing death threats. Assistant ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday. In a post on X, the CM Patel said, The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an accident that is deeply distressing to the heart. The state government stands with full compassion a ...Read More >
Varanasi: The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) and the Atal Incubation Centre - Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Institute of Management, Banaras Hindu University (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday.The MoU was signed by director, UAE-India CEPA Council, Ahmed Aljneibi and professor-in-charge, AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU PV Rajeev. The event marked a significant milestone in UAE-India collaborations, highlighting the growing importance of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as innovation hubs and reaffirming UICC's commitment to expanding its outreach beyond In ...Read More >
Varanasi: Classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, was shifted to the ICU of the SSL Hospital of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi following a sharp deterioration in his health condition late on Saturday. Mishra, one of the proposers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has not been keeping well for the past seven months.The medical bulletin on his health condition issued by SSL Hospital on Sunday evening said, "Mishra (89) was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the department of medicine of the hospital after being brought here at 11pm on Saturday with fever an ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadhaar card and a case had been filed in this regard. The caller told her that the money found in these ...Read More >