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Topic: Lucknow

From Galouti kebabs to the uprising of 1857—Wajid Ali Shah left an indelible mark on India

The prince was made heir apparent at age 21 & ruled until 1856 when he was exiled by the EIC. He was a patron of arts, food, and even attempted to reform of the Awadh Army.

Gangster Sanjeev Jeeva shot dead outside a Lucknow court

Jeeva's killing is the second murder of a criminal in the custody of the Uttar Pradesh police in less than two months.

Lakshmanpur? Lakhnavati? Historians are at war over Lucknow’s identity

Scholars are heatedly debating the origins of Lucknow’s name. Some say that it was used in the Mughal era.

‘Symbol of slavery & indulgence’: Idea behind BJP’s renewed demand to rename Lucknow

BJP MP has written to PM Modi, UP CM demanding Lucknow be renamed "Lakshmanpur" or "Lakhanpur". On the demand, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav remarked, 'will you call a table a chair?'

Journalist Siddique Kappan to walk out on bail Thursday as Lucknow court signs release order

The sureties for the release of Kerala journalist Kappan on bail have been approved by in the special PMLA court and the release order has been sent to jail, said the journalist's lawyer.

Residential building collapses in Lucknow, 3 people dead, rescue operation underway

'Building collapsed suddenly. 3 dead bodies have been found and sent to the hospital. NDRF, fire brigade personnel are present at the spot, said UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak.

Atul Prasad Sen—Bengal’s forgotten musical maestro who wrote lyrics on legal papers

Like Rabindranath Tagore, Rajanikanta Sen and Mukunda Das, Sen’s compositions were filled with patriotism, inspiring many freedom fighters of the time.

2 dead after fire breaks out at Lucknow’s Levana Suites, cause yet to be confirmed

15 fire tenders & 13 ambulances rushed to the Lucknow hotel. The ten injured were taken to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civil Hospital. UP CM Adityanath has ordered a probe into the matter.

Arabic teacher, B. Pharm student among 4 held for ‘offering namaz at Lulu Mall’ in Lucknow

Nine men allegedly offered namaz at mall last week. UP CM Yogi Adityanath Monday called for action against those making 'unnecessary remarks, staging demonstrations' over incident.

‘Brownie never hurt us before’—Pit bull case shows India’s misplaced obsession with fancy dogs

In India, an increasing number of people are spending thousands on expensive dog breeds. They lack the knowledge to train them.

On Camera

Chinese chatter on Delhi-Shanghai flight — ‘normalisation’ needs more than linking the skies

Chinese commentators consistently portray India as the driver of rapprochement. New Delhi’s outreach is framed as a pragmatic, reluctant choice shaped by multiple pressures.

India’s factory data may get reality check in MoSPI’s new IIP plan, defunct factories to be dropped

MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.