Arvind Krishna wins new New York Fed term
Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) Indian American technology executive Arvind Krishna has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, securing a new three-year term that will run through December 2029. Krishna, chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, will continue as a Class B director, a position intended to represent the public, the New York Fed announced on Friday (local time). He was elected by member banks in the Reserve Bank's Group 3, a category of smaller banks in the Second Federal Reserve District. His new term will end on December 31, 2029. Krishna has served on the New York Fed board since 2022, when he was elected to complete an unexpired term. He was re-elected in 2023 for a term ending this year. The latest election keeps the IIT Kanpur graduate on a board that provides the regional Reserve Bank with perspectives from outside the central bank, including from business and other sectors of the economy. Class B directors represent the public, with consideration for interests including agriculture, commerce, industry, services, labour and consumers, the New York Fed said. The New York Fed's board is separate from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington. A position on the regional bank's board does not make Krishna a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets US monetary policy. Krishna became IBM's chief executive in April 2020. During a career at the company spanning more than three decades, he has held senior roles in research, cloud computing and software. Before becoming chief executive, he was senior vice president for cloud and cognitive software, where he led the development of IBM's hybrid cloud business. He also headed IBM Research, overseeing work in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cloud services, according to the New York Fed. Krishna holds an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a doctorate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also serves on the boards of Northrop Grumman and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, the bank said. Each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks has a nine-member board. The directors are divided into three classes: Class A represents member banks, while Class B and Class C represent the public. The regional bank boards provide perspectives on conditions in their districts. The New York Fed president, separately from its board of directors, is a permanent voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Delhi's Pollution Crisis: AQI Hits 452, Yamuna Row Triggers Political Blame Game
Delhi is battling a double pollution crisis, with toxic air and fresh concerns over the Yamuna ahead of Chhath Puja. Sixteen monitoring stations have recorded severe air quality, with IIT Delhi's AQI touching 452. The Delhi government has alleged a conspiracy to dump dead fish into the river and sought an FIR. Meanwhile, the Congress, BJP and AAP are trading charges over the pollution crisis, even as the government explores cloud seeding with IIT Kanpur preparing for fresh trials, weather permitting.
Man dies by suicide; kin cite home loan, Pocso case stress
Ration warehouse employee ended life after losing Rs 2.5 lakh in gambling
BJP functionary murder: Accused Cong netas house partially razed in Kannauj
Rolland Club beat MUC Club by 64 run
Health officials inspect dengue prevention measures
Fire at cotton mattress factory destroys large quantity of stored material
Zero plus zero equal to zero: Ramgopal on Owaisi-Azad alliance
Troubled by illness, man ends ends life
Chhath festivity begins with Nahay Khay
Benefeciaries honoured at SVAnidhi Mahotsav
Piyush Jain case: Sessions court dismisses criminal revision filed against order passed by CJM
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for the safety, convenience and cleanliness for devotees during Chhath Mahaparva, stressing that there should be no compromise on public safety and essential facilities at ghats across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting through video conferencing on Friday, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations to complete all preparations well in advance, particularly in districts witnessing large gatherings of devotees, including Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Basti and Kanpur Nagar. Describing Chhath as a festival rooted in faith, discipline, purity and gratitude towards nature, Chief Minister Adityanath said, Lakhs of devotees will participate in the festival with immense devotion and enthusiasm across various districts of the state. He noted that devotees would offer arghya to the setting Sun on the evening of November 15, while the four-day festival would conclude on November 16 with offerings to the rising Sun. Directing officials to inspect all major ghats, rivers, ponds and other water bodies, the Chief Minister emphasised proper cleaning, adequate lighting, accessible approach roads, clean drinking water, toilets and changing rooms for women. Giving top priority to devotees' safety, CM Adityanath ordered the installation of strong barricades and warning signboards at vulnerable locations after assessing water levels and depths. Adequate numbers of trained divers, boats and water police personnel must be deployed to prevent accidents. CCTV cameras and public address systems should also be installed for continuous surveillance and crowd management. Special attention, CM Adityanath said, must be given to women, children and senior citizens. Adequate police personnel, including women officers, should be deployed at major ghats. Police personnel should be counselled and encouraged to discharge their duties with restraint, sensitivity and a cooperative approach, the Chief Minister directed. The Chief Minister also called for district-level control rooms and effective coordination between police and administrative officials. Traffic management plans, necessary diversions and designated parking areas should be prepared in advance to prevent congestion around the Puja sites. In a major relief for people travelling home for the festival, CM Adityanath directed the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation to operate additional buses from Delhi to various districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. He categorically instructed officials to ensure that passengers are not charged more than the prescribed fares. He also directed the Urban Development and Panchayati Raj departments to organise special cleanliness drives around ghats and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, with alternative lighting arrangements. First-aid camps, ambulances and emergency services must remain available at major Puja sites, the Chief Minister said. Warning against negligence, CM Adityanath added, There must be no compromise on cleanliness, safety and public convenience during the festival. Senior officials were instructed to personally inspect arrangements and seek assistance from Civil Defence, NCC and NSS volunteers to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of Chhath Mahaparva.
IIT-Kanpur researchers identify how pancreatic immune cells switch off insulin release
The findings establish a potential target for developing drugs to preserve insulin production in people with obesity and Type-2 diabetes
Research by IIT Kanpur has revealed new facts about diabetes.
IIT Kanpur Research: New research by IIT Kanpur on diabetes has revealed a surprising finding. How do certain cells, which protect the body from disease, affect the production of insulin? Learn more in the report.IIT Kanpur ResearchDiabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems t...
Kanpur Thar Accident: Woman Claims She Pressed Accelerator Instead Of Brake
A 24-year-old woman accused of running over and killing a 55-year-old LIC agent in Kanpur claims she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Geeta Sachan said she lost control while trying to avoid people on the road and denied being under the influence of any substance or driving at high speed.
GSVM Medical College Research Scientist Recruitment 2026
G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur has released Notification No. /ND/MRU/2026 for the recruitment of 2 Research Scientist posts through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 03 December 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. Further details are available at gsvmmedicalcollege.com.
Youth found dead on vacant land
Bus driver hangs self at his home in Gumti
Labourers body found at Barra Bypass
LIC agent death: Driver blames potholes, denies speeding
Six-day mushroom cultivation training at CSAUAT from Nov 16
NCR panel to probe Chauri Chaura Exp derailment
Third accused in Rs 5,600-crore cyber fraud held
Fire at warehouse in Kidwai Nagar; no casualities
Three Held for teens murder in Fazalganj
CSJMU Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (CSJMU) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Junior Research Assistant (JRA). Applications by email will be accepted till 20 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit csjmu.ac.in.
Immune Cells Can Suppress Insulin Secretion Within Minutes: IIT Kanpur Study
The team has also confirmed that the same pathway is present and active in human pancreatic tissue, which makes it a target for drugs meant to protect insulin production in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
IIT-Kanpur Finds Key To Insulin Suppression
Researchers at IIT-Kanpur have identified a molecular pathway where immune cells in the pancreas rapidly suppress insulin release, offering a new target for therapies to protect insulin production in individuals with obesity and Type-2 diabetes. The study found that macrophages use sphingolipids to switch off beta cell insulin secretion within minutes, a process triggered by the GPR18 receptor.
IIT Kanpur Field Worker Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released Notification No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/227 for the recruitment of 10 Field Worker posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at iitk.ac.in till 30 November 2026.
We may be living in times dominated by hyper-masculine and gory films, but the charm of a clean, feel-good entertainer never fades away. Hence, there's hope that Parivarik ManuRanjan, which releases on Sony LIV on November 13, will spring a surprise. Starring Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari, the film is directed by Varun V Sharma and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Varun spoke about the film's idea, its casting, the possibility of a sequel and a lot more. Not just the casting, but even the writing of Parivarik ManuRanjan is very strong. Certain dialogues are entertaining yet thought-provoking, especially the one about alpha male and beta male The credit for it goes to Brijendra Kala ji. He has been a long-time friend and collaborator, and not many people know that he's also an expert writer. Nobody has really explored that side of him. We were lucky that he came on board very early. He brought that flavour to the film. All three of us me, Ali sir and Kala ji come from small towns. Kala ji belongs to Mathura; I am from Kanpur, while Ali sir grew up in Dehradun. But the credit for getting the secondary characters right goes to Kala ji. Since there are multiple writers on the film, could you tell us who initially came up with the idea? Ali sir and I regularly jam on various ideas. We were also working on an action film at that time. During one of our conversations, we remarked that we grew up watching films of Basu Chatterjee and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, like Khoobsurat (1980), Chupke Chupke (1975), Guddi (1971), and even films like Padosan (1968). In these films, the settings and characters were very simple. Even the conflicts were simple. Pankaj sir calls such films 'comfort food'. When you eat dal-chawal, you feel satisfied from within. These films have a similar effect. So, we discussed that we should also make a film in that zone. That's how we chanced upon the one-line idea of the film. We realised that we should get Kala ji on board, as we knew that no one could be better than him at adding a quirky flavour to the story. He readily agreed, and we all worked on the subject. Then, Ali sir got busy with his upcoming directorial, Beparwah. Kala ji and I continued working on it, and finally, we were able to lock the screenplay and dialogue draft. Were Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari the original choices for the characters of Ranjan and Manu? When we locked the script and the core group Ali sir, Kala ji and producer Himanshu Mehra heard it, everyone unanimously agreed that Pankaj ji suited the role to a T. Pankaj ji brings an old-world, innocent and endearing quality to his characters. That's how he is in real life, and it reflects on camera as well. He doesn't have to work hard to bring those qualities to life. I worked with Pankaj sir on my first film, and we have shared a good equation ever since. I narrated the story to him, and he liked it a lot. Within a week, he was on board. As for Aditi ma'am, Ali sir suggested her name. We realized that the casting would work because Pankaj sir and Aditi ma'am seem to belong to completely different worlds. She's regal in real life and looks that way on screen as well. Meanwhile, Pankaj ji is known for gritty and earthy cinema. Both are phenomenal actors. Hence, we thought this pairing would be very interesting and novel. Pankaj Tripathi is perfect as Ranjan. His image is such that it's convincing for viewers when Manu decides to stay at Dubey Niwas, even though Ranjan lives there all alone You're right. In fact, Ranjan initially tells Manu that he doesn't want to hire a woman and is even ready to reimburse her return journey. At a crucial juncture in the film, Manu tells Ranjan's sisters, 'Ek aurat ko mard ki nazar pata hoti hain, chahe achhi ho ya buri'. A character is just a character on paper. It comes to life when an actor plays it convincingly. I feel Pankaj ji has done full justice to the part. Aditi Rao Hydari is adorable and plays her part to a T as well She is a phenomenal actress. Unki jitni taareef ki jaaye, utni kam hai. She has surpassed our expectations. What's next for you after this film? I'm just waiting for the response to Parivarik ManuRanjan. I hope it gets a lot of love from the audience. Then, I'll decide what to do next. Can we expect a part 2 of Parivarik ManuRanjan? Whether a film gets a part 2 or turns into a franchise is decided by market forces. If the audience accepts it wholeheartedly, the chances of a sequel will increase manifold. It's not entirely in the hands of filmmakers to make that call. At the end of the day, the audience is king. They decide what happens next. Parivarik ManuRanjan is skipping a theatrical release and arriving directly on OTT. How do you feel about your film not releasing on the big screen? Digital has its own charm, though Yes, indeed. Pankaj sir told me that he receives messages from countries like Brazil and Paraguay. Yeh woh desh hain jahaan shayad hi kabhi koi Indian film theatre mein lagi ho. Hence, OTT has tremendous reach and helps you get appreciation from far and wide. Also, we had decided from the very beginning that Parivarik ManuRanjan would be suited for a direct-to-OTT release. Pankaj sir and Aditi ma'am have a solid audience base on digital. Hence, it would be easier to reach our target audience by releasing the film on streaming. Also Read: Pankaj Tripathi gets candid about his hosting debut at IIFA 2027; says, I will be more of a ghost than a host
Kanpur Businessman Loses Rs 43.73 Lakh In Facebook-Led Cryptocurrency Fraud
Kanpur: A herbal tea entrepreneur from Uttar Pradesh has allegedly lost Rs 43.73 lakh after falling prey to an online cryptocurrency investment racket operated by fraudsters who approached him through social media and promised lucrative returns. The victim, Shivraj Nishad, who lives in Shekhpur village in Maharajpur, told police that he was contacted by a []
Four Coaches Of Chauri Chaura Express Derail In UP After Leaving Kanpur Central Station
Four coaches of the Gorakhpur-bound Chauri Chaura Express derailed while leaving Kanpur Central, with no casualties reported among around 300 affected passengers.
Srinagar, Nov 11:Air Quality Index (AQI) readings compiled by Airleaf have turned into an India-Pakistan race. Cities in India and Pakistan overwhelmingly fill the list of the worlds most polluted urban centres as per the rankings released on 10 November 2026. This is perhaps the starkest picture of a regional air quality crisis faced by the subcontinent. The entire top 50 polluted cities are either in India or Pakistan. Qadirpur Ran in Pakistan recorded the highest reading at an extreme AQI of 1065, followed closely by Multan at 983. Gwalior, India ranked third with 816. The top 10 was dominated by a mix of Pakistani cities - Dera Ghazi Khan had an AQI of 716. RenalaKhurd had 700 and Okara 700. Indian cities had Kota with 698, Jodhpur 694, Unnao 693 and Kanpur 693. Down the list, the pattern continues - Pakistani cities such as Kasur, Charsadda, Arifwala, Pattoki, Phool Nagar and Bahawalpur are in the upper ranks. Indian cities including Hapur, Meerut, Soyibug, Lucknow, Palwal, Bhopal, Ambala, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Varanasi, Ludhiana and Ghaziabad also register dangerously high levels. Even cities lower in the top 50 recorded AQI values well into the very unhealthy and hazardous categories. On the US EPA scale used in the rankings, an AQI between 201 and 300 is classified as very unhealthy. Anything above 300 is considered hazardous. Many Indian and Pakistani cities have readings above 500, and in several cases above 700 or even 1000, show severe pollution that poses serious health risks to the entire population. Prolonged exposure to polluted air is known to aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions and reduce lung function. Post-monsoon and in early winter months, meteorological conditions often trap pollutants close to the ground.
Four coaches of Chauri Chaura Exp derail at Kanpur Central, none injured
15-yr-old boy stabbed to death by three drunk youths
Diwali festivities conclude with Bhai dooj celebrations
Four coaches of Chauri Chaura Exp derailed while leaving Kanpur Central station
Minor boy crushed to death by car while cycling home
Car parked by devotees visiting temple falls into pond
Bizman duped of Rs 43L in fake crypto trading scam
6-yr-old boy abducted by driver traced within 2 hrs
3 friends killed as bike rams parked dumper in Jhansi
National Club win T-20 cricket match
Major fire breaks out in first-floor residence, no loss of life reported
Municipal commissioner orders silt removal ahead of Chhath puja
STF nabs wanted gangster from Kanpur nagar
Second Train Derails in 12 Hours, Chauri Chaura Express Off Track in Kanpur
Kanpur, November 11: The Chauri Chaura Express derailed in Kanpur on Wednesday evening, marking the second train accident in India within just 12 hours. Earlier in the day, Second Train Derails in 12 Hours, Chauri Chaura Express Off Track in Kanpur
4 Coaches Of Chauri Chaura Express Derail In Kanpur, No Casualties Reported
The derailment occurred at around 6:54 am. Northeast Frontier Railway said all passengers were safe and were being transported to their destinations by an alternative train.
3 coaches of Chauri Chaura Express derail at Kanpur Central station
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said cloud seeding trials were ongoing under the supervision of IIT Kanpur and that details regarding their implementation and possible rainfall would be shared once the study was completed and yielded positive results. Speaking about the cloud seeding initiative, Sirsa said IIT Kanpur was overseeing the operations as part of its ongoing research and that specific details about the trials could be obtained directly from the institute. There are multiple aircraft in Kanpur, and thousands in Delhi. Regarding cloud seeding: IIT Kanpur oversees these operations. They conduct ongoing trials as part of their research. You can obtain specific details about their cloud seeding activities
Kanpur SUV Accident: Accused Claims She Swerved to Avoid Two Women
In a tragic incident in Kanpur, the accused in an SUV accident claims she swerved to save two women, leading to a fatal collision. Kanpur SUV Accident: Accused Claims She Swerved to Avoid Two Women
Three friends killed after truck hits SUV on Agra-Lucknow eway
Scooter riders death case: Accused granted bail
Dog beaten, hacked to death; case registered
Family announces cash reward for missing Parrot, bird returns
MUV Club drub Amar Club by 6 wickets in Saryaveer Gupta memorial T-20 cricket
Crackers worth Rs 10 crore burst in city
Karan Sharma to lead UP Squad in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20
Kanpur AQI hits hazardous levels, experts warn public
Kanpur celebrates Diwali with joy, festive traditions and prayers
Senior lawyer robbed of 2 gold chains by four men
SP functionary killed, 2 injured after car hits iron railing on eway
4 injured over firecrackers dispute in Knp; FIR lodged
4 killed, woman critical as car, bike plunge into pit after collision in Jalaun
Three killed, one critical as speeding Thar rams motorcycle in Kannauj
Fire breaks out in locked house; none hurt
Kanpur Thar Accident: Woman Accused Of Killing LIC Agent Gets Bail On Diwali, Son Questions Justice
A 24-year-old woman arrested after her Mahindra Thar allegedly ran over and killed a 55-year-old LIC agent in Kanpur was granted bail on Diwali, leaving the victim's family angry and questioning the police action. The accident took place on
IIT Kanpur Project Engineer (DOAA Office) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), Academic Affairs (DOAA Office), has released the notification for the post of Project Engineer. Eligible candidates can apply online at iitk.ac.in till 02 December 2026.
Banks will be closed in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla on Wednesday, November 11, for regional festivals. Details here.
DIAL rains for relief: Choked Delhi to see another cloud seeding attempt
Indias capital, New Delhi, will attempt cloud seeding to induce rain and address severe pollution. The initiative involves Delhi International Airport Ltd, the Delhi government, and IIT Kanpur. A specialized aircraft from Kyathi Climate will undertake the operation on Tuesday and Wednesday. A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring rain to northwestern India later this week. Cloud seeding aims to enhance precipitation as the air quality deteriorates.
'Riders flung 15-20 metres': Thar at 120 kmph crashes into motorcycle; 3 killed in UP
IIT Kanpur Research Associate I (Chemical Engineering) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released Notification No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/224 for the post of Research Associate-I. Eligible candidates can apply online at iitk.ac.in till 20 November 2026.
IIT Kanpur Research Associate III (Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released the official notification for the post of Research Associate - III. The last date to send the application by email is 30 November 2026. Further details are available at iitk.ac.in.
Flames engulf shops, warehouse and potato store: Diwali night leaves UP traders counting losses
Congress leader Amol Dixit shoots BJP MLA's nephew dead in UP's Kannauj
Kanpur hit-and-run: Thar mows down scooter rider, drags him 20 metres before crashing into house
Mother cradles 20-day-old baby in vain as roof collapse kills 3 of family in Kanpur
On Diwali morning, a roof collapse occurred in a family home in Kanpur's Panki Padaav area. The incident resulted in the deaths of Vinodni Shukla, Anshika Shukla, and her infant son Aarav. Harsh Shukla, Anshika's husband, survived with minor injuries after being trapped under the debris. The 35-year-old ancestral house had structural issues due to water seepage. Authorities are investigating the incident and have ordered postmortems for the deceased.
Kanpur Man Goes To Buy Diwali Saree For Wife, Gets Killed By Speeding Thar Driven By Learner
A 55-year-old man lost his life in a tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Saturday evening. He was returning home after buying a saree for his wife when a speeding Mahindra Thar hit his scooter. The accident took place
Woman Thar Driver Rams Scooter, Kills Man In Kanpur On Diwali Eve, Flees
According to eyewitnesses, two women were travelling in the SUV when the accident took place.
Fire guts goods worth Rs 30 lakh at auto parts shop in Kanpur
Unnao boxing gold medallist found dead, police investigate
