Murder accused escapes from Kanpur Jail, prison staff suspended
A 25-year-old murder accused escaped from Kanpur district jail late Friday night, triggering a massive search operation by prison officials and local police. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Asaruddin, who had been lodged in Barrack No. 14 since January 14, 2024, went missing during a routine headcount around 10:30 pm. Jail authorities conducted multiple recounts but failed to locate him, prompting them to alert the police by 2:30 am. Following the incident, PC Meena, Director General (Prisons), suspended a jailor, a deputy jailor, and two head warders. A probe has been ordered, to be led by the DIG (Prisons) of Kanpur Range. Police and jail staff searched Kanpur railway station, bus stands, and nearby areas but found no trace of the fugitive. CCTV footage from within the jail and nearby locations, as well as inputs from warders, have so far shown no sign of Asaruddin exiting the premises. Teams have checked trees, toilet ducts, and other hidden spots. Asaruddin, a resident of Tiwari Pur in Jajmau, was arrested on January 14 for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend Ismail on January 8. Police say the killing was premeditated and motivated by Asaruddins belief that his wife was having an affair with the victim. Originally from Assam, the accused remains at large as the search continues. Senior officers, including DCP (East) Satyajit Gupta and ADCP Anjali Vishwakarma, visited the jail to oversee the investigation.
Kanpur Jailbreak: Murder Accused From Assam Flees Prison, Massive Hunt Underway
Asaruddin, a resident of Tiwari Pur in Jajmau, was arrested on January 14 for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend Ismail
Australia hopefuls eye Ashes auditions on India tour
Australia A announced a 14-member squad that will play two four-day matches in Lucknow and three ODIs in Kanpur next month.
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishads Ganga at your doorstep remark amid floods draws flak
LUCKNOW: Having a penchant for kicking up rows with his statements, state fisheries minister and NISAHD party chief, Sanjay Nishad, has done it again. With the state in the grip of floods and amid rising levels of rivers Ganga and Yamuna in several parts, Nishads remarks on water from the river Ganga raised eyebrows when he said that the holy river was reaching the doorstep to clean the feet. The remark was seen as insensitive and drew the Opposition's ire on social media. A video of Nishad's visit to the Kanpur Dehat area quickly went viral. In the video, the minister is seen surrounded by a group of people, one of whom is talking about how deep inside the house the water had reached. At this, Nishad said: Ganga Maiya reaches your doorsteps to clean your feet, and this will take you directly to heaven. The remark quickly triggered a response from the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress, which shared the clip on X and wrote: The minister himself lives in a posh area of Lucknow; forget Ganga, not even a drain flows by his doorstep. So, does this mean it should be inferred that the minister will go straight... there? However, during his visit, the minister got a retort from the villagers who told him to stay with them in their flooded houses and get the river Gangas blessings. As the video went viral, Nishad reportedly clarified that his remarks were made in a lighter vein. I was on a visit to a flood-hit area of Nishads where, while interacting with them, I said that for seeking salvation, people from faraway places come to take the holy dip in the Ganges and here, Ganga Maiya was right at their doorstep, the minister told media persons. We Nishads worship rivers our source of life and livelihoods. So the remark has its own context, the minister added. Apart from Congress, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Bikram Singh also slammed Nishad for his remarks. He is not aware of the ground reality and the situation in which flood-affected people are living. The state government has failed to provide relief to the people, and its ministers are looking for photo opportunities, he said. Singh added that at a time when people were losing their homes and livelihoods due to floods, such statements showed how disconnected UP ministers were from ground reality. Several parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, have been in the grip of massive waterlogging and floods triggered by heavy rain, and water has also been entering homes in low-lying areas.
UP Minister's Ganga At Doorstep Remark Draws Sharp Opposition Counter
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked controversy during his visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat where he told a woman that the Ganga river has reached your doorstep to clean your feet.
Kanak Agrawal, an IIT-Kanpur graduate, embraced Couchsurfing during her European backpacking trip, forging connections with locals instead of staying in hotels. Inspired by her experiences abroad, she extended the practice to India, finding friendship and community in unexpected places. Her story highlights the potential for meaningful travel experiences built on trust and shared experiences, challenging conventional notions of accommodation.
Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Too Tired To Escape: Thief Falls Asleep After Robbery, Caught Next Morning
In a bizarre incident, a thief who stole from two houses in Kanpur ended up falling asleep in one of the homes he had just looted, only to be caught red-handed by the homeowners the next morning.
Failed UP government focused on events, not flood relief: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the corrupt and failed administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising super VVIP rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed that floods had affected 402 villages across 37 tehsils, impacting 84,392 people. Seventeen districts, including Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Varanasi, were reported to be severely affected. There is a terrifying situation not just in Prayagraj but across the entire state due to floods, Yadav said. People are facing acute shortages of food and drinking water. Sanitation has collapsed, forcing many to live in inhuman conditions. He added that children, pregnant women, and the elderly are struggling to access healthcare due to disrupted medical services. People are scared of rats, poisonous insects, and the threat of electric shocks. Homes are collapsing, belongings have been washed away, and many are left without even a change of clothes, Yadav claimed. He alleged that the administration is missing from the ground while the government is usy with self-promotion and photo-ops. The SP leader also highlighted the loss of critical documents such as ID cards, ration cards, bank papers, and educational certificates, and said vehicles and livelihoods had been destroyed. Yadav expressed concern about the outbreak of water-borne diseases, disruption in childrens education, and the inability of families to conduct last rites due to submerged cremation grounds. In Varanasi, the Ganga river crossed the danger mark on Monday, flooding ghats and forcing authorities to shift cremations and other religious rituals to rooftops and elevated platforms. According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 72.1 metres, well above the danger level of 71.262 metres. Calling for a detailed response from the BJP government, Yadav said: The public is living in fear and uncertainty. The images of devastation lay bare the hollow claims of development and smart cities. People are angry. Relief will come only when the BJP goes.
Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati express derails near Kanpur, none hurt
Restoration work has been initiated immediately, officials said.
Two Coaches Of Jan Sadharan Express Derailed Near Kanpur, No Injuries Reported
Two coaches of Jan Sadharan Express derailed near Kanpur. No casualties reported. Senior railway officials are investigating. Train services on Delhi-Howrah route impacted.
Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as new Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
Mr. Chaturvedi who is currently working as IIT Kanpur professor has been appointed to the post for a period of three years.
Trinamool Congress Panchayat Member Hacked To Death In West Bengal: Cops
A Trinamool Congress leader in Kanpur in West Bengal's Hooghly district was hacked to death by unidentified assailants. Locals took him to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to Kolkata for better treatment.
A deeply saddening incident occurred in Dadanagar Colony, Kanpur, where an 11-year-old student of Class 6 lost his life under distressing circumstances after returning home from school.
Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training
LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.
Kanpur (UP) Jul 28: As the Lok Sabha debated Operation Sindoor on Monday, Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, demanded Martyr status for all 26 victims of the horrific incident. She also accused political leaders of undermining the gravity of the April 22 attack this year and reminded them that terrorists didnt ask for anyones caste or political party they attacked Indians. Its been three months since the attack (Pahalgam terror attack) and only [] The post Give martyr status to Pahalgam attack victims, support their families, says Shubham Dwivedis wife as Parliament discusses Op Sindoor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Can't decipher FIR, 1984 murder unsolved
The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.
Metro installing energy efficient lifts, escalators
Chintels School, DPS clinch titles in TT open tournament
Man arrested in Kanpur for murdering woman in Kolathur
Investigation revealed that he was in a relationship with the victim and killed her after learning she was married to another man
IIT Kanpur Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Assistant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Kanpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 10-08-2025.
IIT Kanpur Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts
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TheIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Project Post Doctoral Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Kanpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-08-2025.
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International air travel sees 5 per cent surge in May 2025; Domestic traffic also grow
NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic in the country continues its growth trajectory month-on-month, with a 3 per cent increase in overall passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. Data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) reveals a higher demand for international travel, with a 5% increase recorded during the same period. The Air Traffic Report for May, made public by AAI, reveals that 6.76 million passengers flew abroad compared to 6.44 million last year. They form part of the 35.38 million who travelled in May 2025, compared to 34.34 million in May 2024. Air Traffic Movements (flight arrivals and departures) recorded a 5.9 per cent increase, with 2.78 crore movements in May this year compared to 2.63 crore in May last year. A total of 67,62,343 people opted to fly abroad in May 2025, versus 64,41,392 during the same month last year. Relatively smaller airports, compared to the top five, are showing a significant surge in demand for international travel. Goa recorded a nearly 300 per cent surge in international flyers, with 26,211 passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. In terms of percentage, Pune followed with a high growth of 85 per cent (34,388 flyers) during the same period. Coimbatore Airport, with 28,809 flyers, registered a 48.4 per cent increase in patronage over the previous year. Mangaluru and Surat saw a 35.1 per cent increase, with 62,159 and 18,790 flyers respectively in May this year. Similarly, Kannur Airport, with 1,00,993 international flyers, and Nagpur, with 10,471 flyers, each recorded a 20.7 per cent increase over their previous figures. The boom in international travel from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) continued, with 6,05,742 flyers in May this year, up by a significant 25 per cent over the same month last year. In comparison, other major airports like Mumbai (13,42,584 flyers) and Delhi (17,04,549 flyers) recorded single-digit growths of 2.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively, over their May 2024 figures. Hyderabad recorded a healthy 11.2 per cent increase with 4,52,243 flyers. Domestic front data On the domestic front as well, relatively smaller airports showed strong growth in May 2025 over May 2024. Jharsuguda recorded 40,808 flyers (a 92.2% increase), Jabalpur 46,924 flyers (90.3%), Gorakhpur 1,00,404 flyers (87.5%), Shivamogga 14,104 flyers (80.6%), Agra 22,521 flyers (77.2%), Kanpur 35,720 flyers (58%), Tirupati 1,06,200 flyers (a 53.7% increase), Rajahmundry 54,963 flyers (50.5%), Tiruchirappalli 74,343 flyers (46.5%), Kannur 46,923 flyers (49.6%), Patna 4,07,993 flyers (34.6%), and Bhuj 18,861 flyers (30.8%).
Bomb Threat Emails Target Private Schools in Agra, Meerut, Kanpur
Threatening emails prompt bomb disposal and dog squad checks across schools; investigations point to Kolkata origin
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From Ravana to present-day IITians: All carry Kanwar of hope, devotion and gratitude
LUCKNOW: The roads are inundated not only with the heavy rainwater or the swelling rivers, but also with the sea of saffron -- palpable with Kanwariyas taking the pious Ganga Jal rushing to their destination to offer it to their Isht (the presiding deity) Lord Shiva. Transcending through the ages, when Ravana, believed to be the first Kanwariya, or Parashumram (one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu) or even Lord Ram himself, carried the sacred waters of the River Ganga in Kanwar to offer it to Lord Shiva to give him relief from the burning sensation of the poison he had consumed. It is believed that he stopped the poison in his throat that emerged from the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean by the Gods and Demons). Present day, IITians, engineers, or even NSG commandos are carrying the legacy of Kanwar Yatra forward. This year, over six crore devotees are expected to join the Kanwar Yatra. With the advent of the holy month of Shrawan, lakhs of devotees set out barefoot with Kanwars on their shoulders, heading toward Shiva temples with unwavering faith. Each Kanwariya carries Gangajal, and a personal story of devotion, hope, and gratitude, proceeding to their destination to offer it to their 'Isht' Lord Shiva on the day of Shrawan Shivaratri on July 23. Saket, 25, a pass out from IIT-Kanpur, is rushing towards barefoot to Barabanki carrying Kanwar on his shoulders to offer it to Lodheshwar Mahadev. Saket is now working at an MNC in Gurugram and has availed leave to join the Kanwar Yatra. I have been taking part in Kanwar Yatra for two years, said Saket, sharing that he is a Shiva devotee. He is carrying the Ganga Jal from Haridwar. Similarly, Ajay Kushwaha, a constable in the UP police, has rejoined the Kanwar Yatra this year after seven years. I got ill and had taken the vow to join the Kanwar Yatra after recovery, he said. In the crowd of Kanwariyas, an NSG commando was also seen carrying the Kanwar but he desisted from sharing his details. Some pray for healing, others for jobs, and some walk in fulfilment of past vows. An unflinching devotion to Lord Shiva fuels their faith. Sapna from Unnao had been battling with despair after her daughter was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. Doctors had said it was the last stage. In desperation, she vowed to Lord Shiva that if her daughter recovered, she would carry a Kanwar. She went to Haridwar with her ailing daughter, family members, and a walker to carry the child. Since the commencement of the Yatra, her daughter hasnt needed any medication. Its been five days. Shes smiling, eating, and not in pain. Mahadev has heard our prayers, said Sapna. Other Kanwariyas along the way have also stepped in to help care for the child. Shweta from Ghaziabad brought Gangajal from Haridwar alongside her 1.5-year-old daughter. After four years of marriage and repeated medical consultations, she remained childless. When all doors seemed closed, I prayed to Mahadev, she recalled. Soon after, she got pregnant. This yatra is indeed her way of fulfilling that promise. Now my daughter is healthy, and Im walking with her to thank Bhole Nath, she said. Sumit, 15, from Ghazipur, is on his second Kanwar yatra. He is carrying Gangajal from Kashi to Chitara. While he seeks divine help to pass his Class 12 exams, his larger hope is to spark a change in his village. Theres no educational culture in our village. No one studies. No one gets job. Im praying to Lord Shiva to bring that change, said Vineet. Similarly, Pradeep Maurya, 25, from Jaunpur, is walking 120 km with his Kanwar. Years ago, he frequently fainted without reason. Doctors couldn't help with the issue. After I joined Kanwar Yatra, things changed. Now I am healthy. This is my fourth consecutive Yatra, he shared. Babli, from the Bhopura border in Delhi, walks with her 8-year-old grandson. She hopes Lord Shiva will help her family repay Rs 7-8 lakh in debt incurred during her sons weddings. Her yatra began on July 13 in Haridwar. She would reach Delhi by July 22. Each step in the Kanwar Yatra is a step in faitha prayer, a vow, or a quiet hope carried across hundreds of miles towards Lord Shiva.
IIT Kanpur Assistant Project Manager Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 08 Posts
TheIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 08 Assistant Project Manager posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Kanpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-08-2025.
Fact-Check: Old Video From Water Park in Kanpur Viral as One From Canada
We found Google Street View images that showed the viral video was from Kanpur and not Canada.
Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister
The trials, earlier planned for early July, were postponed after inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), IIT-Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, indicated that weather conditions in July were not conducive for effective seeding
JEE Advanced 2025 Scorecards Released By IIT Kanpur, Here's How to Download
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JEE Advanced 2025 scorecard released at jeeadv.ac.in: Direct link to download here
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 scorecards on jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can download their results using registration number and date of birth. The exam was held for admission to undergraduate engineering courses at 23 IITs. Qualified students are now participating in JoSAA counselling for seat allocation.
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JEE Advanced Score Card 2025 - The Score Card of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 2025 is released for Advanced at jeeadv.ac.in and all the concerned candidates can look up for the JEE Advanced Score Card 2025 online. All those who took the JEE Advanced Score Card 2025 (Advanced) can view their JEE Advanced Score Card 2025 through Online mode. Candidates will not be informed about the JEE Advanced Score Card 2025 through any offline modes. For more details on the JEE Advanced Score Card 2025, read this article.
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11 cops suspended for extortion, assault of livestock trader in Kanpur
LUCKNOW: In a case of blatant corruption, 11 Police Response Vehicle (PRV) personnel, accused of attacking livestock trader Mohammad Uzair and extorting Rs 10,000 from him, were suspended in Kanpur. Those cops left their assigned spot to extort money from the trader and assaulted him. The incident took place on July 12. Following a formal complaint, authorities initiated an investigation and found the cops involved in the case. This led them to order the suspension of 11 personnel on Monday for allegedly assaulting and extorting money from the trader from Aligarh. The preliminary enquiry was conducted by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) South and the probe established the culpability of the cops. The suspension was implemented based on the initial findings and now a comprehensive investigation is underway by the Assistant Commissioner of Police. As per the sources, on July 12, livestock trader Mohammad Uzair and driver Laxman were transporting animals from Sarsaul to Aligarh when they were reportedly attacked and robbed of Rs 10,000 by PRV personnel in the Chakeri area under Barra police station jurisdiction. As per the complainant, while crossing Barra Cut Flyover by Arjun Eye Hospital on the highway, personnel from Chakeri's PRV 7058 halted him from behind demanding payment for animal transportation. Subsequently, PRV units 6504 and 7055 from Hanumant Vihar police station arrived at the scene. The personnel from all three PRVs insisted on a payment of 500 rupees per cop for passage. Upon his refusal to comply, the personnel forcibly removed him from their vehicle, assaulted him, and departed after issuing threats. The victims then reported the incident to the police. Acting on a complaint given by the animal trader, DCP South Deependra Nath Chaudhary conducted the probe, and he confirmed that the investigation found the cops guilty. He said that such behaviour dented the police department's reputation. The subsequent investigation established that PRV 7058 from Chakeri police station, operated by Constable Atul Sachan, initially intercepted the animal trader's vehicle. The unit included Head Constable Rishirajan, Constables Hariom Singh and Rinki Rani. PRV 7055 from Hanumant Vihar had Head Constables Ajay Kumar Yadav and Anand Kumar, with Constable Umashankar Dixit. Additionally, PRV 6504 from the same station was driven by Head Constable Pradeep Kumar, accompanied by Amir Hasan, Constable Sonu Yadav, and Aradhana. All involved cops have been suspended.
Abhishek Kumar, an IIT-Kanpur and IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus, left Goldman Sachs to address security guard issues. He worked as a guard to understand their challenges. This led to MyGate, a security and community management app. Vijay Arisetty and Shreyans Daga joined him. The app improved security and reduced manual work.
IIT Kanpur Project Attendant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Attendant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Kanpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 29-07-2025.
UP govt launches drive to revive 75 small rivers across UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive initiative to revive 75 small rivers and tributaries across the state. This technology-driven campaign involves collaboration between 10 key departments and leading technical institutions like IIT Kanpur. Divisional-level monitoring committees and district Ganga committees have been established to oversee implementation and encourage community participation in the rejuvenation efforts.
CM Yogi Adityanath says religious conversions a deep conspiracy, wont be tolerated
LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed illegal religious conversions a calculated conspiracy to undermine the nations identity and destroy social fabric, asserting that Uttar Pradesh government was taking firm action to curb it. Yogi referred to the recent case of Balrampur where a large-scale illegal conversion racket backed by foreign funding was unearthed. The CM revealed that the suspicious transactions of over Rs 100 crore was found across 40 accounts with pre-determined rates for conversion. He termed it a grave threat to economic and social security of the state and the nation. Some forces are deliberately trying to alter the fundamental character of the country through unlawful conversions. This is an attack on social cohesion and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances, the CM said while addressing the flagging-off ceremony of Shri Tegh Bahadur Sandesh Yatra dedicated to 350th Shaheedi Varsh of the Sikh Guru. Yogi underlined that marginalised communities, particularly Scheduled Castes, were being lured and coerced into changing their religion. He emphasised that such acts were against the spirit of the Constitution and the principle of social equality. The Yatra, which commenced from Lucknow, will pass through Kanpur, Etawah, and Agra before culminating at Chandni Chowk and the historic Sheeshganj Gurudwara in Delhithe site of Guru Tegh Bahadurs martyrdom. A commemorative memento was also presented to the CM to mark the occasion. The CM said 350-year-old legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom was being revived through this yatra, serving as a powerful reminder of oppression and atrocities under Aurangzebs rule. He noted that the Mughal ruler sought to suppress Sanatan Dharma and impose Islamic dominance. In the face of tyranny, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji chose martyrdom over compromise, standing firm on the path of righteousness, the CM said. His martyrdom continues to inspire future generations with its message of unwavering faith and courage. The entire yatra is rooted in the tradition of sacrifice and resilience. As we commemorate Shaheedi Diwas, we are reminded of the immense struggles and sacrifices that paved the way for India to emerge as a free and strong nation, he added. Yogi stressed the need to preserve the legacy of sacrifice set by Sikh Gurus and to resist attempts to divide Hindus and Sikhs. Such conspiracies have been attempted before and will continue to surface, but we must remain vigilant and united, he said. Shaheedi Diwas inspired people to carry forward Gurus legacy and adapt it to modern-day strategies to ensure no community or individual was ever forced to abandon their culture or religion, Yogi added.
Tier-II cities in India, particularly in North India, are experiencing a real estate boom, outpacing metropolitan areas in property value appreciation. Lucknow and Kanpur lead with significant year-on-year capital appreciation, driven by strong demand and affordable rates.
Lucknow diary | Shuklas eagerly wait for Shubhanshus return
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla inches closer to his return from the International Space Station (ISS), the sense of anticipation is palpable back home in lucknow. The Shuklas, grappling with anxiety during Shubhanshus historic lift-off a fortnight ago, are a bit relaxed now, thanks largely to hubhanshus calm composure and reassuring presence, even from space. The family is happy getting calls from him almost daily. They say he sounds confident. Thats reassuring to the family and makes the wait for his return bearable. The Axion-4 mission entered its 14th day on Wednesday, which means Shukla can now return any day next week. 2 claimants to the chair of Chief Medical Officer The post of Chief Medical Officer of Kanpur is at the centre of high drama played out by claimants. One is dr hari dutt Nemi, the previously suspended CMO. The other is dr Uday Nath, the incumbent CMO. The ruckus began when dr Nemi, who was suspended last month, returned to the office on Wednesday morning and occupied the CMO chair, claiming he got a high Court stay on his suspension. dr Nath hurried to the office, only to find Nemi already seated. A bristling Nath pulled a nearby chair and set up his office in the same room. They even dueled verbally. eventually, Nath shifted to the additional CMOs room. Over 37.21 crore saplings planted in 12-hour drive Uttar Pradesh witnessed another record-breaking feat when 37.21 crore saplings were planted during a 12-hour plantation drive, breaking last years record of 36.5 crore saplings. CM Yogi Adityanath kicked off the campaign -- ek Ped Maa Ke Naam by planting harishankari (peepal, pakar, and banyan) saplings in Ayodhya, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur. A plantation was carried out along the expressways, national and state highways, service lanes, and along rivers and tributaries under the Pavitra dhara Vriksharopan initiative to restore the ecological flow of the rivers. Teak and Sheesham saplings were mainly used on the day. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@ newindianexpress.com
Bengaluru and Mumbai are facing traffic issues. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu suggests smaller cities. He believes cities with 1 to 2 lakh people are optimal. This makes public transport effective. He mentions Nagpur, Kanpur, and Lucknow as examples. Indian cities like Kolkata and Bengaluru have slow traffic. Vembu argues large cities need huge infrastructure investment.
Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the corresponding period last year, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Srinagar and Amritsar airports, which were closed for some weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year, have reported a steep decline on the patronage front. AAI data reveals that 71.14 million passengers travelled during April-May of 2025 as compared to 66.73 million in the period in 2024. International traffic soared by 8.8% in the period compared with 13.4 million travellers compared to 12.31 million earlier. Domestic traffic has recorded a 6.1% growth with 57.74 million against the previous 66.73 million. A total of 5.54 crore Air Traffic Movement Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have been recorded in April-May 2025, up by 6.5% over the same period last year, the data shows. The freight traffic too has boomed with an 8.1% increase in April and May of 2025 over the previous year by transporting 643.47 metric tonnes. Airports which have been severely impacted due to Indo-Pak tensions were on expected lines - Srinagar and Amritsar. Passenger traffic in Srinagar dipped by a whopping 67.1% in the two months. Srinagar International Airport had a patronage of just 1,61,214 flyers as compared to 4,89,561 earlier. The Sri Guru Ramdas Ji airport in Amritsar too followed suit with 1,56,288 passengers in the first two months of this fiscal as compared to 2,75,837 last year. The top three airports in passenger traffic in the country continue to be Delhi (93,89,191 flyers), Mumbai (65,68,271) and Bengaluru (64,43,050). The KIA airport in Bengaluru continues its non-stop growth trajectory by recording a 6.7% growth over its performance in April-May 2024. However, Delhi has dipped by 1.2% and Mumbai by 0.5% during the compared period. Airports which have done significantly well over their past performance in the two-month period compared in succeeding years are Bhubaneshwar (25.5% over previous period), Tirupati (49.2%), Varanasi (25.8%) Kannur (33.2%), Patna (32.1%), Agra (77.8) and Agati (42.5%), Durgapur (37%), Bhuj (48.6), Cudappah (58.8%), Dharbanga (52.2%), Dehradun (29.1%), Cooch Behar (38.4%), Dimapur (27.4%), Gorakhpur (995) and Hubballi (37.1%), Jabalpur (92.2%), Jaisalmer (86.4%), Kanpur (57%) and Kishangarh (38.9%), Rajahmundry (46.3%) Nanded (28.3%) Kurnool (34.3%) and Shivamogga (85.5%)
Environment impact study for Great Nicobar project downplays earthquake risk
Report says the probability of another mega earthquake, such as the one that led to the 2004 tsunami, is low; however, an IIT-Kanpur report had pointed to uncertainty in prediction of future earthquakes;professor who led the IIT study urges infra planners to conduct site-specific study
Ghaziabad-Kanpur Expressway will cut travel time between Ghaziabad and Kanpur from eight hours to just 5 hours.
Trapit Bansal, a distinguished AI researcher formerly at OpenAI, has joined Meta Superintelligence Labs with a reported 800 crore joining bonus. Bansal announced his move on X, expressing excitement about advancing superintelligence. His background includes degrees from IIT Kanpur and UMass Amherst, along with internships at top tech companies.
'Not A Magic Fix': Will Artificial Rain Wash Away Delhi's Pollution? Man Behind The Project Speaks
In an exclusive interview with News18, Manindra Agrawal, dean at IIT Kanpur, detailed the science, strategy, and challenges involved in using cloud seeding.
Who Is Trapit Bansal, The IIT Kanpur Alumnus Leaving OpenAI For Meta
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Panchayat representatives to learn management skills from IIT Kanpur
Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon
Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30 to September 10. This is due to ongoing monsoon rains. The project will use a Cessna aircraft. IIT Kanpur, IITM Pune, and IMD are involved. All permissions are secured. Safety and environmental guidelines will be followed.
17-Year-Old Boy Forced To Consume Urine, Lick Saliva By Local Youths In Kanpur
A 17-year-old boy in Kanpur's Gujaini was kidnapped, thrashed, and humiliated by local youths. He was forced to consume urine, and Rs 6,000 were extorted from him.
IIT Kanpur alumnus Harsh Pokharna, who raised Rs 120 crore for his startup, now struggles financially, sparking debate on venture capital culture in India.
Delhi to Get First Artificial Rain in July
Cloud seeding trial from July 411 aims to combat air pollution; IIT Kanpur leads project with IMD and DGCA coordination.
Delhi to see its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July
Delhi is gearing up for its first artificial rain initiative between July 4 and 11, aiming to combat air pollution. The Environment Department, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is pioneering this effort, with IIT Kanpur providing the cloud-seeding technology. Despite past criticisms, the government emphasizes its commitment to clean air, finalizing plans for the trial after securing necessary approvals.
Crime in Uttar Pradesh addressed quicker than ever under 'Operation Conviction'
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Conviction' has transformed the state's reputation from that of a lawless land to a model of strong governance with over 97,000 convictions in just one year. The implementation of three new criminal laws and fast-tracking of 457 key cases further bolstered the drive. Highly-placed sources claimed that the Uttar Pradesh government was given a special mention by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the recent Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi for Operation Conviction and the rate at which the cases were being pursued by the UP government. According to ADG Prosecution Deepesh Juneja, effective implementation of the three new criminal laws is not only propelling Uttar Pradesh toward a crime-free status, but also setting an exemplary model. He stated that during the last year, 457 cases registered under the new laws, reached their logical conclusion in the form of convictions. The convictions included the death penalty for four criminals, life imprisonment for 10, imprisonment of less than 20 years for 425 offenders, and over 20 years imprisonment for 19 individuals, said ADG Juneja. In these cases, the prosecution effectively presented evidence and witness testimonies, making full use of the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to strengthen and expedite the judicial process. The authorities concerned also ensured witness protection, systematic evidence collection, and timely presence in courtall essential elements for a fair and time-bound trial. The ADG added that since July 1, 2024, the hearing of 25,000 cases across the state was supported by effective use of digital documentation and witness statements via video conferencing. This has significantly reduced the need for police and government witnesses to appear repeatedly in court, resulting in an estimated cost saving of Rs 25 crore for the state exchequer, said the ADG. Naming a few convictions, ADG Juneja said that in case number 394/2024 registered at Bilsi police station in Budaun, the accused Jaane Alam was sentenced to death and fined Rs 2.3 lakh under BNSS provisions. Similarly, in case number 26/2025 registered at Kotwali police station in Hathras, accused Vikas and Lalu Pal were awarded the death penalty along with a fine of Rs 80,000. In another case (224/2024) registered at Bhimganj police station in Kanpur Dehat, the accused Deepu was awarded the death penalty and fined Rs 10 lakh.
Brawl Between Priest, Police Official Over Loudspeaker During Kanpur Rath Yatra, Cop Suspended
The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the procession.
Meta has hired top OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal and others to boost its new AI Superintelligence team, aiming to compete in the global AI race.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the formation of 'Greater Ghaziabad' by merging Loni, Khoda-Makanpur, and Muradnagar Nagar Palikas with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation. This expansion aims to enhance infrastructure, increase revenue, and improve living standards for residents. The CM also pushed for the construction of an international cricket stadium and reviewed other development projects in the region.
UP tonsuring row: Tension in Etawah, stone pelting on cops, 20 detained
ETAWAH/LUCKNOW: Days after the alleged caste-based tonsuring of a Bhagwat Katha preacher and his aide in Etawah's Dandarpur village, tensions escalated on Thursday as members of Yadav groups staged protests demanding the arrest of all accused and withdrawal of the case registered against the victims. According to police, large crowds began gathering near the Agra-Kanpur highway and at the village in the Bakewar area in the afternoon. Purported videos showed unidentified persons pelting police personnel with stones even as the latter brandished firearms in the air to warn the protesters on a narrow village road. In Lucknow, UP minister Jaiveer Singh accused Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav of giving the tonsuring incident a casteist spin and blamed him for stoking the violence. Etawah Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said, Information was received via social media that some groups were preparing to protest against the incident that occurred in Dandarpur village three days ago. Accordingly, police deployment was made in the town, on the highway and in the village to ensure law and order. Around 1:30 pm, a sizeable crowd started gathering on the Agra-Kanpur highway. While most were convinced to disperse, a few tried to enter Dandarpur village forcibly, which created a situation that could have disrupted peace, he said. SSP Srivastava confirmed that 19 individuals were detained, and 13 vehicles were seized. Necessary legal action is being taken under relevant sections. Law and order are under control, and the situation is normal, he added. Earlier in the day, hundreds of members from Yadav groups reached Bakewar police station to gherao it in protest against alleged police action against the victims and to demand the arrest of the accused. SP (Rural) Sreesh Chandra told reporters that police attempted to stop the advancing crowd, but a heated exchange followed. When protesters continued pushing forward, police used lathis to disperse them. The crowd reportedly retaliated by throwing stones at police personnel, damaging the windshield of a police jeep. Some protesters fled towards the Agra-Kanpur highway. The incident that triggered the unrest took place on the night of June 22-23 in the village. Two Bhagwat Katha preachers, Mukut Mani Yadav and his aide Sant Singh Yadav, were allegedly tonsured and humiliated by upper-caste men after it was found that they belonged to the Yadav caste. A video of the incident, which went viral on social media and was also shared by the SP chief, showed the accused purportedly saying, You are getting punished for coming to the village of Brahmins. The victims alleged they were interrogated about their caste, forced to show identification and subjected to humiliation. I was tortured all night. My head was shaved, and they sprinkled urine on me, saying it was to purify me, said Sant Singh Yadav. Following the video's circulation, four accused - Ashish Tiwari, Uttam Kumar Awasthi, Nikki Awasthi and Manu Dubey - all residents of the village, were arrested and booked. Akhilesh condemned the incident, calling it a gross violation of constitutional values and warned of a large-scale movement if action was not taken within three days. In response to Etawah violence, Singh in the evening emphasised the administration's swift response and affirmed the government's commitment to take strict measures moving forward. Based on the initial probe, four individuals were arrested, followed by the detention of 15 more people involved in the violence perpetrated by local miscreants, the minister said. The incident appears to be the result of a well-planned conspiracy, and the government is determined to uncover the truth and take strict action against those responsible, Singh said. He assured that anyone taking the law into their own hands, regardless of caste or community, will not be spared. Accusing Akhilesh of giving the incident a casteist angle, the minister said the former UP CM, without verifying the facts, made reckless statements which incited violence. It has always been the SP's strategy to divide society along caste and class lines for political gain. This is condemnable and unacceptable, Singh said. He added that the BJP respects Sanatan culture, not casteism.
Kanpur Man Got His Wife Married To Her Lover After 15 Years Of Marriage
A man from Kanpur Dehat's Rasoolabad married off his wife to her lover Vikas Dwivedi with the Panchayat's consent, in a temple with police and villagers present.
MoRTH to frame IRC guidelines after adopting new-age machines for faster highway construction
NEW DELHI: After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) decided to adopt Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for highway development to ensure timely project completion, it announced that Indian Roads Congress (IRC) guidelines will be prepared based on feedback from contractors and concessionaires. The ministry has already sanctioned atleast 16 projects, where innovative machines will be used. According to the officials, Cabinet approval is awaited for 10 projects envisaged for implementation of AIMC system. With a significant growth in the national highways network including a significant increase in Greenfield and Brownfield highways with high embankments requiring a significant amount of earthwork and proper compaction in the last one decade, it has been felt appropriate to induct AIMC in highway construction, said officials. The decision to formally adopt the system was taken after evaluation of efficacy in a pilot; Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Project, where in GPS-aided Motor Grader, Intelligent Compactor and Stringless Paver were used. The ministry also took into consideration the feedback from stakeholders and international guidelines and specifications. The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC to formulate IRC guidelines, added officials. Officials added that the ministry would facilitate the concessionaire or contractor with the required license for the radio frequency range from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) for the use of machines. The list of projects, which are already sanctioned, includes Western Bypass Gwalior (29 kms), 6-lane Greenfield Ludhiana Bypass (25 kms), Deoghar Bypass (49 kms), Shillong-Silchar Corridor (167 kms), Vrindavan Bypass (15 kms) and Patna-Arrah-Sasaram (125 kms) in Bihar. The projects which have been submitted for the Cabinet approval are Satellite Township Ring Road of Bengaluru (STRR) Karnataka (144 kms), BadveI Nellore Corridor (108 kms) in Andhra Pradesh, 4-lane access controlled Sirhind-Sehna section of NH-205AG (107 kms) in Punjab, and Nashik-Ahmednagar- Solapur-Akkalkot segment of the Surat-Chennai Expressway (374 kms). The ministry, in December, sought feedback from roads construction agencies, public work departments in states and union territories and other stakeholders on the proposal for adoption of the construction facilitated by innovatory. The benefits of AIMC are expected high adherence to design specification, improved rideability, performance durability and longevity and reduced wastage as well. The technology-driven construction also increases productivity, helps in real-time documentation, brings better transparency and minimises human interventions.
Shimla's Damini Singh Brar secured AIR 1 in IIT Kanpur's psychology entrance exam on her first attempt, without coaching, and will pursue her PhD at IIT Delhi.
Experience at the UN taught me to challenge status quo, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday urged graduating students at IIT Kanpur to question established systems and continuously learn, drawing from his own career in administration and global institutions. Speaking at the 58th convocation of his alma mater, Malhotra highlighted four guiding principles: lifelong learning, challenging the status quo, fearless pursuit of ones duties, and building trust.
J&K Deaf Athletes shine at National Cship, win 12 Medals
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 23: The All Jammu & Kashmir Sports Association of the Deaf, affiliated with the All India Sports Council of the Deaf, New Delhi and the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, announced the exceptional performance of its athletes at the 27th National Deaf Senior Sports Championship and the 10th National Deaf Junior & Sub-Junior Championship, held from June 13 to 23 in Kanpur. Athletes from Jammu & Kashmir showcased remarkable skill, determination and sportsmanship, bringing home [] The post J&K Deaf Athletes shine at National Cship, win 12 Medals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Rifles In Kanpur To Fighter Jets In Bengaluru: India Builds Its Own Weapons
Hyderabad, Pune, Jabalpur, Bengaluru, Nagpur, and Kochi are now emerging as key hubs for modern weapons production, alongside their established industrial strengths
Officials recommend new varieties of pulses seeds procured from Kanpur research institute
One of the greengram varieties, LGG 600, has come up well and reached the flowering stage on the 28th day with uniform growth; similarly Kota 5 variety of blackgram found more disease-resistant
Panel to study reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education has constituted a nine-member panel to review concerns related to private coaching institutions, rise of dummy schools, and the effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations, officials said on Friday. The committee headed by Secretary (Higher Education) Vineet Joshi is tasked with suggesting measures to reduce the dependency of students on coaching centres for their higher education needs. The committee will examine the gaps in the current schooling system that contribute to students reliance on coaching centres, particularly the limited focus on critical thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills and innovation and the prevalence of rote learning practices, a senior Ministry of Education official told news agency PTI . The committee will also look into the mushrooming of dummy schools. Thousands of students preparing for engineering and medical entrance examinations prefer to take admission in dummy schools so that they can focus solely on competitive exam preparations. Aspirants often opt for dummy schools to benefit from state-specific admission quotas for medical and engineering colleges. For instance, students who complete their senior secondary education in Delhi qualify for the Delhi state quota in medical colleges, providing a strong incentive to enroll in dummy schools in the capital. The reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools will be examined and the panel will study their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling and suggest ways to mitigate them, the official said. The role and impact of formative assessments at school and higher education levels will be assessed and how their absence affects students conceptual understanding and preparedness for competitive examinations. The panel will also analyse the rising demand for quality higher education, limited availability of seats in premier institutions and how the imbalance drives students towards coaching institutes, he told PTI. Evaluating the awareness levels among students and parents regarding multiple career pathways and the impact of this lack of awareness on the over-dependence on a few elite institutions; assessing the availability and effectiveness of career counselling services in schools and colleges and suggesting measures for strengthening career guidance frameworks, are among other terms of reference of the committee. Other members of the panel include the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) chairman; joint secretaries from school education and higher education departments; representatives of IIT-Madras, NIT-Trichy, IIT-Kanpur and NCERT; and principals of schools (one each from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya and a private school). The move comes following complaints received by the Centre about rising cases of student suicides, accidents, lack of facilities in coaching institutes.
54 institutions from India make it to QS World University rankings, IIT Delhi highest at 123rd spot
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the performance of Indian educational institutions in the World University 2026 Rankings, which were made public on Thursday. In a post on X, the PM said, The QS World University Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of Indias youth. India is the fourth most represented in the list with only the United States, United Kingdom and China surpassing it, said an official release from the PIB. A total of 54 Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) from India featured in the rankings with IIT Delhi emerging as the countrys top-ranked institute by securing the 123rd position. Twelve IITs have made it to the ranking list. Compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the internationally recognised ranking system compares HEIs worldwide on an annual basis. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a statement said, From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 in the latest rankings, this five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by PM Narendra Modijis government in the last decade. National Education Policy 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape, it is revolutionising it. QS World University Rankings '26: IIT-M in top 200, Anna University falls to 465 IIT Delhi, which stands at the 123rd position now, was ranked 150th in 2025. The rankings of other IITs which made it to the list in sequential order are IIT Bombay (129), IIT Madras (180) IIT Kharagpur (215), IIT Kanpur (222), IIT Guwahati (334), IIT Roorkee (339), IIT Indore (556), IIT Varanasi (566), IIT Hyderabad (664), IIT Gandhinagar (801-850) and IIT Bhubaneswar (951-1000). Other top Indian institutions on the list include Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (219), University of Delhi (328), Anna University (465), Jawaharlal Nehru University (558), Savitribai Phule Pune University (556), University of Mumbai (664), Vellore Institute of Technology (691) and Symbiosis International University (696). An official release from the PIB said eight universities are making their debut in the rankings from India IIT Gandhinagar, Lovely Professional University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Ashoka University, Galgotias University, Shiv Nadar University, Christ (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. 48 percent of Indias ranked universities have improved their positions compared to the previous year, the release said. QS 2026 is based on data from over 16 million academic papers and insights from 1,51,000 academics and one lakh employers. A broad mix of factors like faculty qualifications, research strength, partnerships and student outcomes are considered for the rankings. A new indicator called International Student Diversity has been introduced in this years assessment.
Meet Eshan Chattopadhyay, Indian-Origin Cornell Professor, IIT Grad, Awarded Gdel Prize
From IIT-Kanpur to Gdel Prize: Eshan Chattopadhyays work reshapes randomness and complexity theory.
Megaravalli boy who greased at his fathers mechanic shop gets into IIT-Kanpur
J&K Deaf Athletes selected for National Sports Cships
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 17: The All Jammu and Kashmir Sports Association of the Deaf, has announced its selected team for the 10th National Deaf Sub Junior & Junior and 27th National Deaf Senior Sports Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Kanpur. A screening and selection session was held today at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, under the supervision of key officials from the Sports Council, including Satpal Singh, Divisional Sports Officer Jammu; Suraj Bhan Singh, Judo Coach and team [] The post J&K Deaf Athletes selected for National Sports Cships appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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IIT Ropar ranks 12th among 2,500 engineering institutes in India in IIRF 2025 rankings
CHANDIGARH: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has been ranked 12th among 2,500 engineering institutes across the country in the Top Engineering Colleges in India 2025 ranking released by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). Prof Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, said, This prestigious ranking, which evaluates over 2,500 institutions across India, underscores IIT Ropars growing stature as a powerhouse of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation. We should lead in research and innovation- we have all the ingredients to become the most innovative institute in the country. We are committed to pushing boundaries, advancing research, and fostering indigenous manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports. The institutes ascent to rank 12 reflects its strong performance across seven key parameters - placement performance, teaching-learning resources and pedagogy, research (volume, income, and reputation), industry income and integration, placement strategies and support, future orientation, and external perception and international outlook. The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) evaluates over 2,500 institutions across India, assessing them on parameters such as faculty quality, research output, industry collaboration, infrastructure, and student satisfaction. According to the latest rankings, IIT Ropar is placed among IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Kanpur, surpassing several established engineering colleges in India. IIT Ropar is emerging as a research and technological innovation leader, particularly in defence and security, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, semiconductor technology, quantum, agriculture and water management, artificial intelligence and data science, and cyber-physical systems (CPS). The institute hosts multiple mega projects, such as a PAIR grant with seven other institutions, FIST projects in different departments, a Technology Development Hub, a technology business incubation centre, and a deep-tech accelerator funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The institute supports deep-tech startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs in developing solutions across various domains. It also houses ANNAM.AI, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Digital Agriculture backed by the Ministry of Education, focusing on AI-driven solutions for precision farming, sustainability, and real-time decision-making. Its flagship B Tech programme stands out as highly competitive, offering an array of specialisations, including cutting-edge fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineeringdesigned to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a dynamic and evolving technological landscape.
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UP BJPs wait for a new state chief continues
LUCKNOW: Even after five months past the partys expected timeline, the wait for the new president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the ruling BJP continues. The delay is a hot topic in the political corridors of the state. Experts feel that the BJP is taking time to pick a leader who can lead the party not only through the upcoming panchayat elections but also the significant 2027 battle. A section of leaders believes that the state will get a new chief only after the election of a new national BJP president. The term of the current UP BJP chief, Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, a Jat leader from western UP ended in January 2023, concurrent with BJP national president JP Naddas term. Chaudhary was appointed UP BJP chief on August 29, 2022. At the time, he was the Panchayati Raj Minister in Yogi Adityanaths cabinet. The appointment was seen as an attempt to reach out to the influential Jat community, which had spearheaded the year-long farmers protest ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While CM Yogi Adityanath hails from eastern UP, the party then sought regional balance by appointing Chaudhary. Incidentally, since Naddas term has been extended, Chaudharys term has also been extended. Notably, organisational elections at the lower levels have been completed in the state. On March 16, new district presidents were appointed in 70 of the 98 districts as per the partys configuration. Since then, however, no step has been taken to elect a new state chief. Although deliberations on appointing a new UP BJP chief began in January, and National General Secretary BL Santosh had said a new state president would be announced by January 15, party workers had expected a final decision by thenor at least by January 30. Five months have passed, yet theres still no development or indication from the party regarding the impending election. In the absence of concrete steps, speculation abounds over probable names for the post. OBC leaders like Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh, Rajya Sabha member Baburam Nishad, and MLC Ashok Kataria are in the race. From the Scheduled Castes category, former minister Ram Shankar Katheria and MLC Vidyasagar Sonkar are being discussed. A few Brahmin community names, former Basti MP Harish Dwivedi, Rajya Sabha member Dr. Dinesh Sharma, MLA Srikant Sharma, and Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay are also prominent in discussions. Political experts note that the BJP, known for its strategic planning, faces the crucial challenge of the upcoming panchayat elections. The appointment of the state president will be made with that in mind. The party is busy understanding the mathematics of the panchayat polls, says Prof. A.K. Mishra, a prominent political scientist. Party insiders say the delay in announcing a new state chief is also hindering changes in the regional presidencies, four out of the six regions (Awadh, Kashi, Braj, West Gorakhpur, and Kanpur). Complaints against one or two regional presidents have surfaced. These leaders are uncertain about their political futures and are conducting party programs and campaigns half-heartedly. Their entire focus is on either becoming regional president again or finding a spot in the new state team, says a senior BJP leader. Moreover, regional presidents have not been allowed to form their own teams, having to work with 2021s team. Insiders say central leadership received complaints about irregularities in forming regional and district teams, leading to an unofficial ban on announcing executive committees. At the same time, the state presidents of BJPs Mahila Morcha, Yuva Morcha, OBC Morcha, Kisan Morcha, SC Morcha, ST Morcha, and Minority Morcha have been working for about four years, no changes were made during Chaudharys tenure. Once a new BJP state president is appointed, the state presidents of all morchas will also be replaced.
Air India crash in Ahmedabad could be the worst involving a single aircraft in India
The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday could be the worst ever accident involving a single aircraft in India. There were 242 people on board the flight, while more casualties are likely on the ground as the plane crashed into a hostel for medical students. The only plane accident in India with more casualties was the mid-air collision of two aircraft over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, around 100 km from Delhi, in 1996 in which 349 people died. That crash involved the collision of a Saudia flight from Delhi to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and a Kazakhstan Airlines flight from Chimkent in Kazakhstan to Delhi. LIVE | Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad airport during takeoff; all 242 passengers presumed dead The previous worst crash involving a single aircraft in India took place on New Year's Day in 1978 when an Air India flight crashed into the Arabian Sea just off the coast of Bombay less than two minutes after take-off. All 213 people on board that flight, which was headed to Dubai, died. The aircraft was a Boeing-747 named Emperor Ashoka. The worst ever crash involving an Air India plane was in 1985 when a flight from Canada to India was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean after a bomb was planted on board by Khalistani terrorists. All 329 people on board were killed. Here is a timeline of the major air accidents in India since 1990: August 7, 2020 Air India Express Flight IX-1344 Kozhikode In Keralas biggest plane accident, an Air India Express aircraft carrying 190 people on board, including crew, from Dubai to Calicut airport skidded off the table-top runway while landing in bad weather, fell 35 feet onto a road below and split into two. Operating under the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut). Such runways, which are located on hilltops, create the optical illusion of being at the same level as the plains below when a pilot comes in for a landing. The crash claimed 21 lives, including both pilots, and left more than 100 injured, some critically. May 22, 2010 Air India Express Flight IX-81 - Mangalore Air India Express Flight IX-812 crashed on May 22, 2010, at Mangalore International Airport, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, was operating from Dubai to Mangalore with 166 people onboard, including many Indian expatriates returning home. The 2-year-old aircraft had crashed outside Mangalore airport in Karnataka on May 22, killing 158 people when it burst into flames after overshooting a table-top runway and plunged into a nearby forest.The crash resulted in 158 fatalities, with only 8 survivors, most of whom were seated in the front section of the aircraft. The investigation found that the pilot overshot the table-top runway at Mangalore and tried to pull up the plane but it was too late. November 10, 2009 An ATR-72 passenger plane, operated by Kingfisher Airlines, was damaged when it skidded off the runway on landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), India. Flight IT4124 operated on a scheduled domestic flight from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) to Mumbai. Maintenance on main runway 27 at Mumbai effected operations at the airport between certain times. October 29, 2008 King Air C-90 aircraft owned and operated by Govt of Punjab was operating Positioning flight from Chandigarh to Ludhiana on 29.10.08 with two cockpit crew on board. The flight en-route up to overhead Ludhiana was uneventful. The crew located the runway late due prevailing Low visibility. They were not comfortable with the approach and made a go around; a non-standard go-around due to low visibility. In the anxiety to not to loose the sight of the field they descended in three orbits in the vicinity of the airfield on the west side of R/w 12, perhaps to land after making the short circuit from the right. However they lost the control and impacted with the ground in the steep left bank. Aircraft got destroyed in the crash due to the impact and post impact fire. Both the occupant on board died due to fire and collapsing aircraft structure. Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport: What we know so far March 19, 2008 The Premier 1 corporate jet aircraft took off normally from Jodhpur (JDH), India. The flight en-route up to approach to land at Udaipur (UDR) was uneventful. After clearance to land at Udaipur the pilot selected the flaps-10; the flap didnt respond and Flaps-Fail message flashed. The pilot decided to go for a flap-less landing and carried out the check list for Flaps Up approach & landing. The approach speed of the aircraft was probably high and it could not be brought to the assigned limit for flap less landing. The pilot continued approach at high speed. From about 25 feet height, the aircraft had a sort of free fall and impacted the runway. It rolled for about 150 feet with heavy breaking on both the wheels; which caused heavy rubber deposits on the runway and subsequent tyre burst. The aircraft veered to right and hit the boundary wall before it stopped. September 8, 2007 Vulcanair P68C aircraft VT-JOY operated by M/s Joy Alukkas Traders (I)pvt Ltd, Cochin operating flight from Bangalore Airport to Cochin on 08.9.2007 after refueling at Bangalore. Its took-off from Bangalore airport runway 27 at approx 1514 Hrs normally. At about1520 Hrs IST the aircraft wanted to return back due technical. However it could not make it as it was losing the engine power very fast. Subsequently Radar contact with the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed onto the lakebed of Gawdanapalya Lake, about 5NM Southwest of Bangalore airport. All the persons onboard received fatal injuries. There was no evidence of fire. Aircraft was completely destroyed. July 1, 2007 ATR 72-212A aircraft VT -JCE operated by M/s Jet Airways was operating schedule flight sectors DelhiBhopalIndoreDelhi on 1.7.2007. The flight up-till approach to land at Indore was normal. On coming to the runway the aircraft touched down moderately hard and bounced high. The Pilots were perhaps determined to salvage the abnormal situation and added Power to the Engines with intention to cushion the sink-rate and settle the runway. On the contrary, aircraft came hard on the RWY and bounced once again. This got followed with a series of bounces in succession. While bouncing the aircraft migrated from the runway and finally came to full halt on right side close to airport boundary wall. There was no fire in the accident. March 11, 2006 Low-cost carrier Air Deccan's flight from Coimbatore was involved in a mishap when it skidded off the runway after landing at the Bangalore airport.The brand new ATR-72 plane with a compliment of 40 passengers and four crew members damaged its landing gear -- nose wheel and undercarriage-- and slipped out of the runway. April 17, 2004 The aircraft owned and operated by M/s Agni Aerosports Adventure Academy,Bangalore was scheduled for a flight from Jakkur airport to Nadirgul on 7.4.2004. The aircraft took off at about 1115 Hrs with four persons on board including pilot in command. Film actress Ms. Soundarya was also on board the aircraft. After attaining a height of about 150 ft after takes off, the aircraft took a steep left turn, stalled and hit the ground. A few minutes later, the aircraft caught fire and all the occupants received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due impact and post impact fire. Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared to be among passengers September 30, 2001 (Charter Flight) King Air C 90 aircraft VT-EFF owned by Birla Global Finance Ltd. and operated by M/s Jindal Strips Ltd., New Dehli took off from Delhi on 30.09.2001 at 1241 hrs with six passengers and two crewmembers on board. The aircraft was bound to Kanpur. En route it reported Aligarh as estimated. Short of next reporting point KADAS the aircraft was about 10 miles right of track for which the permission was obtained and the pilot requested for direct routing to Kanpur. Captain was advised by ATC Lucknow, to co-ordinate with Gwalior and Agra for traffic information. Thereafter, the aircraft lost the contact with the ATC and crashed. All the persons on board received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due fire. July 17, 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EGD, owned by Indian Airlines Ltd. and operated by Airlines Allied Services Ltd. took off from NSCBI Airport Kolkata at 0615 hrs on 17.07.2000 for Patna Lucknow - Delhi. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Sohan Pal and there were 58 persons, including six crewmembers, on board. At approx 0713 hrs, the aircraft informed Patna ATC, estimated arrival time at Patna at 0736 hrs. The aircraft informed Patna ATC at 0732 hrs that it would like to do a 360-degree due to being high on approach. The ATC informed the aircraft to report final for R/W 25 after carrying out a 360-degree turn and the pilot acknowledged the same. This was the last communication recorded between the aircraft and the ATC. During the approach, for R/W 25 at Patna, the aircraft turned steeply to the left, losing height, and collided with the tree in the approach funnel and crashed in the GardaniBagh area near Patna Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed due impact with the ground and post impact fire. July 30, 1998 Indian Airlines DO-228 aircraft VT-EJW was involved in an accident at KochiAerodrome on 30-7-98. The aircraft was scheduled to operate from Kochi toThiruvananthapuram. Aircraft took off from runway 17 of Kochi Aerodrome. After attaining a height of about 400 ft. it was seen pitching up steeply to a near vertical attitude and thereafter appeared to perform a manoeuvre similar to a stall turn to the right and crashed on the roof top of the Component Repair Shop (CRS) building of the Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi. After the impact the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. All persons on board received fatal injuries. Three persons working in CRS also received fatal and six other persons received minor injuries. November 12, 1996 A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 aircraft and Kazakhastna IL-76 aircraft collided in mid-air about 40 miles west of Delhi on 12th November, 1996. All the 312 occupants of Saudi Boeing 747 and 37 occupants of Kazakhstan IL-76 aircraft lost their lives. The Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight from Delhi to Dahran and the Kazakhastan aircraft was operating a non-scheduled flight from Chimkent, Kazakhastan to Delhi. After takeoff from Delhi, Delhi Approach had instructed the Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft to climb and maintain FL-140 (14,000 feet). The Kazakhastan aircraft had been instructed by Delhi Approach to descend and maintain FL-150 (15,000 feet). Suddenly at 1840 hours the blips of the two aircraft disappeared from the radar screen, as the two aircraft had collided. There was no casualty on the ground. The wreckage of Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft fell near village Dhani in Bhiwani District of Haryana and that of Kazakhastan IL-76 aircraft was lying near village Birohar in Rohtak District. Standing crops at the site of accident were damaged due to fire, impact and rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport resumes operations after brief shutdown following Air India flight crash July 11, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETC was operating flight on Delhi-Shimla-Bhunter- Delhi sector on 11.07.96. The flight upto Shimla was unenventful. The aircraft took-off from Shimla with 9 persons including three flight crew members. At 0855 hrs. aircraft hit and crashed into a hill and caught fire near Kanda village. The Aircraft was totally destroyed and all the persons on board received fatal injuries and three persons on ground have also suffered injuries. May 18, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETB was operating a scheduled flight from Delhi to Kanpur civil aerodrome on 18.05.96. The flight from Delhi to Kanpur was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Delhi with 19 persons including three light crew. During landing, the aircraft touched down late and could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway. The aircraft hit the boundary wall of the airport and came to halt. The aircraft sustained major damages. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. December 2, 1995 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-ECS was operating flight IC-492 of 2.12.95 under the command of Capt. Adil Mistry with co-pilot Sandeep Marwah and four cabin crew. The flight upto Jaipur was uneventful. Aircraft took-off from Jaipur with 98+4 passengers. Aircraft landed at Delhi at 1253 hrs. After landing the aircraft could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway into kutcha. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was minor fire. Six passengers received minor injuries. July 1, 1995 East West F-27 aircraft was engaged in a training flight at Baroda airport on 1.7.1995. The aircraft was under the command of an Examiner pilot with the trainee pilot on right hand seat. The first touch and go exercise was uneventful. During the second exercise, immediately on touchdown the left main landing gear failed at its shock strut outer cylinder and the inner cylinder with the main wheel assembly attached to it got liberated. The aircraft continued moving forward with the remaining portion of left shock strut contacting the runway followed by the left engine propellers and fuselage bottom and finally came to rest on the runway left side strip. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. December 17, 1994 Indian Airlines A-320 aircraft VT-EPM was operating a scheduled flight from Madras to Hyderabad on 17.12.1994. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. C.J. Bhoopal with Capt. Sree Nair as First Officer. In all there were 144 persons on board the aircraft. After reaching over Hyderabad airfield, the aircraft did normal descent and was cleared for VOR DME approach for Runway 09. Aftertouchdown when the aircraft was rolling, it was hit by an unauthorised outsider on moped, who was attempting to cross the runway. The aircraft continued rolling with normal braking. The moped rider died on the spot and his body was ragmented into pieces and scattered all over the runway. Aircraft sustained slight damage. November 15, 1993 Indian Airlines Airbus A-300 aircraft VT-EDV was operating scheduled flight IC-440 (Madras- Hyderabad sector) on 15.11.1993. There were a total of 262 persons were on board the aircraft including 247+3 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft could not land at Hyderabad due to low visibility and carried out a missed approach. After the missed approach, the aircraft reported Flap Problem and was holding overhead at Hyderabad during which the flight crew enquired visibility at nearby Air Force airfields which was also low. The aircraft then diverted to Madras. Due to flaps problem, the crew had to maintain low speed and low altitude as a result of which it experienced fuel shortage and sought permission from Madras control for landing at Tirupati. However, the aircraft could not reach even Tirupati airport and executed forced landing in an open paddy field about 14 nautical miles from Tirupati airport. The aircraft dragged on the soft paddy field before coming to final stop. There was no fire. Passenger evacuation was carried out by means of escape slides. All the persons on board escaped unhurt except four who received minor injuries. April 26, 1993 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-ECQ was operating scheduled flight IC-491 from Delhi- Jaipur-Udaipur-Aurangabad-Bombay on 26.4.1993. The flight from Delhi to Aurangabad was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Aurangabad with 118 persons on board. Aircraft lifted up almost at the end of runway and impacted heavily with a lorry carrying pressed cotton bales running from North to South on a highway at a distance of about 410 feet from the end of runway. The aircraft left main landing gear, left engine bottom cowling and thrust reverser impacted the left side of the truck at a height of nearly seven feet from the level of the road. Thereafter the aircraft hit the high tension electric wires nearly 3 kms North-East of the runway and hit the ground. In all 55 persons received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed due to post impact fire. January 9, 1993 On 9th January, 1993 TU-154 aircraft No. 85533 wet leased by Indian Airlines from Uzbekistan Airways was operating flight IC-840 from Hyderabad to Delhi. The aircraft was being flown by Uzbeki operating crew and there were 165 persons on board including the crew. The aircraft touched down slightly outside the right edge of the runway, collided with some fixed installations on the ground, got airborne once again and finally touched down on kutcha ground on the right side of the runway. At this stage the right wing and the tail of the aircraft broke away and it came to rest in an inverted position. During the process, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Most occupants of the aircraft escaped unhurt. Six persons suffered either limb fracture or other serious injuries while 45 persons suffered injuries of a minor nature. Boeing stock tumbles over 7% in pre-market following Air India crash September 4, 1992 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-EGJ was operating scheduled flight IC-493 (Udaipur-Bombay sector) on 4.9.92. During take-off roll, the aircraft hit an Aerodrome Attendant (Chowkidar) on the runway centerline, who received fatal injuries. The aircraft continued with the take-off roll, got airborne and subsequently landed uneventfully at its destination Bombay. January 10, 1992 Air Lanka B-737 aircraft was engaged in a Scheduled International Passenger flight from Colombo to Madras on 10.1.1992. During landing on Runway 07 at Madras airport, the right landing gear attachment failed and right engine bottom contacting runway surface immediately on touchdown. The aircraft started swerving towards the right of runway center line as it moved forward on its wheels with right engine cowling and bottom rubbing the runway surface. The aircraft finally came to stop with its nose wheel and failed right main landing gear entering the grassy side strip soon after crossing the Delta taxiway. The fire emanating from the right engine was extinguished by the Safety Services and the crew and passengers evacuated the aircraft through the left side exit doors by means of the slide chutes. August 16, 1991 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EFL while operating flight IC-257 (Calcutta-Imphal) on 16.8.91 crashed about 20 nautical miles from the Imphal airport. The aircraft had earlier taken off from Calcutta at 0615 hrs UTC and it lost contact with Imphal airport at 0716 hrs UTC at approximately 5000 feet on ILS. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Shekhar Haldar with Capt. D.B. Roychoudhary as First Officer. There were a total of 68+1 persons on board the aircraft including crewmembers. All the 69 persons died in the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed. May 7, 1990 Air India Boeing 747 aircraft VT-EBO was operating flight AI-132 (London-Delhi-Bombay). During landing at Delhi Airport, on 7.5.1990, its left outboard engine (No. 1 Engine) partially separated from its wing attachment and consequently left wing caught fire which was quickly extinguished by the Airport Safety Services. The passengers were safely evacuated through slide chutes. The left wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. February 14, 1990 Indian Airlines Airbus A-320 aircraft VT-EPN was operating Bombay-Bangalore sector on 14.2.1990. The aircraft took off from Bombay at 11:58 hours. There were 146 persons on board which included the two cockpit crew, five cabin crew, and four infants. The flight from Bombay to Bangalore was uneventful. During the final approach to Runway 09 at Bangalore the aircraft first contacted ground within the boundary of the Karnataka Golf Association approximately 2300 ft. prior to the beginning of Runway 09. The aircraft went up into the air for a very short duration after which it again contacted the ground on all three gears and then hit an embankment at the boundary of the golf course. The aircraft finally came to rest outside the boundary wall of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed due to impact and fire. In all 92 persons on board including two pilots and two cabin crew died in the accident.
UP man strikes minor with brick exposing her skull after failed rape attempt
A 26-year-old man brutally assaulted a six-year-old girl with brick, exposing her skull, after his rape attempt failed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 10, at Kanpurs Ghatampur town in Uttar Pradesh. The accused has been identified as Shivam alias Kallu. He allegedly lured the child to an isolated location behind a mazar on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LUCKNOW: Striking a personal chord, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter of appreciation to Shivanya Tiwari,11, a Class VII student from Kanpur, praising her for a portrait she made depicting Operation Sindoor and presented to the PM during his May 30 pubic rally in the city. The PM was about to address the rally when he spotted Shivanya holding the painting high, drawing PMs attention, and he asked his security to get it to him. While getting the painting the PM had promised Shivanya to write a letter to her which he fulfilled by writing her the letter dated June 6, 2025. In the letter, the PM said: I received a painting made by you (Shivanya Tiwari) during a public meeting in Kanpur, recently. I am overwhelmed by the way you have expressed your emotions on canvas regarding Operation Sindoor. The PM further wrote that the bravery of the countrys armed forces during Operation Sindoor had filled every Indian with pride. This operation against terrorism is a message from a new India one that is courageous, self-respecting, and resolute, he wrote. Underscoring the significance of art, PM Modi wrote in his letter to Shivanya: Painting is a powerful medium to express our emotions and give form to our imagination. Through your artwork, you have presented a vision of a strong and transforming India. He added: The country is moving forward with a firm resolve to build a developed India during this Amrit Kaal. I am confident that young citizens like you will play a vital role in achieving this goal. Wishing the girl a bright future, the PM ended the letter by writing: May you achieve great success in life and continue contributing to the progress of the country and society through your art. Shivanya, daughter of Ashish Tiwari, studies in Virendra Swaroop Education Centre in Panki locality of Kanpur. She has painting as a hobby since her childhood. Shivanya, while reacting to the PMs correspondence to her, said that she had never thought that the PM would spot my painting and take it form me. When I came to know about PMs visit to Kanpur, I painted on the theme of Operation Sindoor and also put a sketch of PM in it. I wrote Welcome to Kanpur in the painting, she said. Shivanya shared that she got the PMs letter through e-mail on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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Kanpur Teen Earns Spot in NASAs Hall of Fame For Identifying Major Website Bug
The security flaw could have allowed scammers to send fake emails from NASAs official domain and would have caused devastating consequences if left undiscovered
These standards were further broken down into specific indicators, including nutrition, maternal and child health, birth and death rates, school attendance, and property ownership, providing a comprehensive framework to evaluate poverty in the district.
BHOPAL: A 14-year-old tribal girl who was kidnapped by a 22-year-old man from western Madhya Pradeshs Jhabua district was rescued from a village 900 km away in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur Dehat district following a 16-hour police operation. Two years back, 20-year-old Govind Naik, who hails from Auraiya district of central UP, came to Ranapur town of western MPs Jhabua district, along with a group of street-side garment sellers and started living and trading there. He slowly developed a friendship with a 12-year-old tribal girl who lived in the same locality, where Govind lived on rent. Over a period of two years, the bond between Govind and the tribal girl deepened and finally he took her away on May 31. By the time, the girls family realized that it was Govind who had taken her away, the duo had already reached Indore (150 km from Jhabua) and boarded a bus to Gwalior. The matter was reported by the girls family to the Jhabua district police in the afternoon, after which two teams were formed and the hunt for the kidnapped girl started at around 4 pm and a case of kidnapping registered at Ranapur police station. We formed two police teams and started probing the matter. Knowing well that we would question his key contacts, Govind kept on telling them over phone that he was bound for Gujarat, despite being actually on the way to his home state UP. He kept telling his contacts that he was moving from Dahod to Godhra in Gujarat. Using sophisticated scientific investigation tools, the police tracked his live location in MPs Guna district, which confirmed that he was headed to UP, a senior Jhabua district police officer told TNIE on Saturday. Both teams of the Jhabua police left to nab Govind and rescue the girl at 4 pm, but they were almost six-and-a-half hours behind him. After alighting from the bus, Govind took the girl in another hired vehicle to adjoining UP, but instead of going to his home district, he went to Kanpur Dehat district, in the same central UP region, where his sister lives. While the hunt for the kidnapped girl went on, unmindful that his location was being continuously updated by the Jhabua district police to their two teams, Govind continued to tell his contacts about travelling further into Gujarat for some important work. He ultimately reached his sisters village in Kanpur Dehat on May 31 and stayed there that night. With his location getting stabilized at one point, the Jhabua police from MP contacted their counterparts in central UPs Kanpur Dehat who rescued the girl from the kidnappers sisters village. Govind, however, managed to escape, but was nabbed a few hours later from a neighbouring village, ultimately ending a successful police operation which started at 4 pm on May 31 and ended at around 8 am on June 1. The accused kept on telling his contacts that he was headed to Gujarat, just to hoodwink us, but the police turned much smarter and using the latest scientific and digital technology, kept on tracking his movement. It was subsequently with the help of UP police that the kidnapped girl was successfully rescued and the kidnapper too tracked and arrested, Madhya Pradeshs Jhabua district police superintendent Padam Vilochan Shukla said. The rescued girl was subsequently brought back safely to her home in Ranapur (Jhabua) and reunited with her family. The arrested kidnapper is being questioned by police to ascertain whether he has a criminal past or is linked to any organized gang. The cops are also probing the possibility of him being part of a girl trafficking racket.
UP government plans mini-forests to mitigate heat wave impact in major cities
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government is planning separate budget allocations to develop mini-forests in urban areas, aiming to boost green cover and combat the rising urban heat island effect in major cities. The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon where higher temperature is experienced in urban areas as compared to rural surroundings. As part of Upvan Scheme, 17 municipal corporations across the state have been given a free hand to infuse up to Rs 3 crore to develop green zones over an area of 2,000 sq mt under their jurisdiction. State Finance Department has created a corpus of Rs 70 crore to dole out funds to urban local bodies for the fiscal year 2025-26. As per the official sources, the amount allocated to civic bodies would be utilised to address the severe heat wave-like conditions in urban areas during the extreme summers. According to the principal secretary, urban development, Amrit Abhijat, the need to mitigate the risk in densely populated areas had become essential. He lays stress on urban planning in a manner so as to create additional green space and cooling strategies to promote sustainable development in cities. In its research report presented to the state government in July, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) urged the authorities to curate preventive measures to bring down the impact of heat-related incidents within the urban part of the state after carrying out district-wise analysis. Stating that the rapid urban growth in cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj had given rise to urban heat islands, the study emphasised the need to prioritise green spaces, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-smart urban planning. A dense urban forest planting methodology, introducing Miyawaki forests, could be the first step for the key civic bodies to lower surface temperatures. Officials said that the studies conducted by independent research scholars and educational institutes over cities in the state were going to be analysed, and the help of experts would be taken to conduct GIS (geographical information system) based studies and collate remotely sensed thermal data to zero in on locations which require intervention.
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