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Dehradun, 20th October 2025: Welham Girls’ School, the premier legacy all-girls school in Dehradun, came alive with joy and nostalgia on its 68th Founders’ Day as faculty, students and alumnae commemorated the founding visionaries Miss Hersilia Susie Oliphant and Miss Grace Mary Linnell, who took the brave step of laying the foundation of an all-girls school way back in 1957 to shape confident and compassionate young women.

Aligarh, 6th October 2025: Following the successful entry of Kanpur Warriors, Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) today announces its second new franchise for Season 2, Aligarh Tigers. Owned by Sumit Sarraf, Managing Director of Shekhar Sarraf Memorial Hospital, Aligarh Tigers is set to bring a smart, competitive edge and a pool of promising local talent to the UPKL mat.

Dehradun, 21st April 2025: The Uttarakhand High Court, comprising Chief Justice G. Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra, heard Writ Petition (M/B) No. 164 of 2025 filed by petitioner Sukhvinder Singh challenging the prolonged appointment of the Acting Chairperson of the Board of Governors at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur.

Meerut, April 10, 2025: In a shocking incident, six young men arrived at the Meerut Metro Rail office with joining letters, only to discover they were victims of a job scam. The men, eager to start their new roles, were duped by fraudulent recruitment ads promising employment at the Metro office. Upon reaching the office, they were apprised of the scam, leaving them financially strained and emotionally distraught.

New Delhi, India, 31 March 2025: At just 17 years old, Shubhanshi Chakraborty has emerged as one of the youngest and most compelling voices in environmental awareness. Her pioneering book, Past is Forward, was officially launched at the IIC Auditorium, New Delhi, by Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in the presence of distinguished personalities. Commending Shubhanshi’s remarkable work, Shri Harivansh stated, “No amount of praise would suffice for Shubhanshi.

Noida, 12th March: Due to the non-completion of the Noida International Airport within the stipulated time, the developer company Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Ltd. has decided to take over the construction of the airport. Ltd. (Yapal) has clarified the position. The airport is expected to get an aerodrome license by May. The prospects of starting commercial operations from Noida International Airport in April have faded. Noida International Airport Ltd.

Bengaluru, 06 March 2025: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, daughter of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling nearly 15 kg of gold worth over ₹12 crore. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted her based on suspicions arising from her frequent trips to Dubai. DRI officials stated that Ranya, who had traveled to Dubai four times within 15 days, was arrested upon her arrival from Dubai on an Emirates flight.

Delhi, 4th March 2025: About one and a half dozen Hindu families pasted posters outside their houses in protest against the construction of the mosque in Brahmpuri Gali No. 12. On Monday, the matter got so heated that the police barricaded the street and deployed security forces. Five entry points into the street were guarded.

New Delhi, 18th February 2025: The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as ‘BeerBiceps’, while strongly condemning his remarks made on the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The court’s decision came during a hearing of Allahbadia’s petition seeking the clubbing of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.

New Delhi, 18th December 2024: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted two key aides of designated individual terrorist Lakhbir Singh @ Landa of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist organisation in a Punjab terror conspiracy case. Jaspreet Singh @ Jass of district Ferozepur (Punjab) and Baljeet Singh @ Rana Bhai of district Badwani (Madhya Pradesh) were chargesheeted today before the NIA Special Court, Mohali.