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CJP stir: UP travellers alter Delhi plans amid cancelled trains, heavy police deployment
Due to the planned CJP protests in Delhi, significant security measures have been implemented in Uttar Pradesh. Many Delhi-bound trains have been canceled, causing disruptions for travelers with planned journeys. Passengers were advised to check train statuses to avoid inconveniences stemming from the cancellations. Some individuals successfully found alternative transportation methods, while others chose to cancel their trips altogether.
DRDO conducts maiden live jump of Advanced High-Altitude Parachute system
The Defence Research and Development Organisation marked a significant milestone with the successful live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute at Nyoma drop zone in Ladakh, soaring at an altitude of 13,700 feet. This jump not only showcased the parachute's capability for high-altitude tactical missions, but also its safety features.
24 companies propose Rs 5,500 crore investment for Asia's first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Gwalior is set to establish Asia's first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone. This ambitious project will attract approximately ₹5,500 crore in investment. Over 18,000 direct employment opportunities are expected to be generated. The zone will house 24-25 telecom manufacturing units and related components. This initiative aims to transform Gwalior into a major telecom manufacturing hub.
S Jaishankar scheduled to address UNGA's 81st session on Sept 26, lead Indian delegation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead India's delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly High Level Week in New York and address the session on September 26. During his visit, he is also scheduled to attend several bilateral and plurilateral meetings, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
Who is Howard Buffett? The farmer, sheriff and middle-son taking the Berkshire Hathaway chair
Howard Buffett now chairs Berkshire Hathaway, succeeding his father Warren Buffett. He will guard the company's culture and values, while Abel runs operations. Howard's diverse career includes farming, law enforcement, and photography. His foundation focuses on food security and humanitarian crises globally. This marks a new chapter for the family's legacy and philanthropy.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
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Will build Shivaji museum instead of Mughal museum in Agra by 2026 end: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new museum honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji. He criticized the previous government's plan for a museum dedicated to Aurangzeb. Public funds will not be used for a museum honoring an invader, he stated. The new museum is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Adityanath also highlighted various development projects for Agra city.
Uttar Pradesh: 238 criminals killed, over 9,000 shot in leg in nearly 15K encounters since 2017
Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh Police have conducted nearly 15,000 operations, arresting over 30,000 criminals. During these encounters, over 9,000 criminals sustained leg injuries from gunshots, and 238 were killed. These actions, directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aim to establish the rule of law and eliminate criminals, equipping the police with modern resources.
SC dismisses plea seeking to declare Agra 'heritage city'
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to declare Agra as a heritage city, stating there is no evidence that such a declaration would benefit the city. The plea was part of a 1984 PIL concerning the protection of the Taj Mahal and its surroundings. The court found no legal provisions for such a declaration.
Hathras stampede: SIT chief says over 90 statements recorded
The Uttar Pradesh government's SIT probing the Hathras stampede has recorded 90 statements so far, the panel's chief Anupam Kulshrestha said on Friday. Kulshrestha, also the Additional Director General of Police (Agra Zone), is leading the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) preparing a detailed report on the stampede that claimed 121 lives after a satsang here on July 2.
Take corrective measures to improve punctuality of trains: Railway Board to North Central Zone
"Board desires that NCR should take corrective measures for punctual running of trains, closely monitor punctual running of mail express trains from point to point, control assets failures and improve rectification time of failures so that punctuality losses are minimised," it added.
Ashoka Buildcon receives letter of intent to develop distribution infra in UP districts
According to the statement from Ashoka Buildcon, the company will develop distribution infrastructure at Aligarh-2 Zone, which is the electricity distribution circle of Etah and Kasganj of Uttar Pradesh and also will also develop distribution infrastructure at Agra-1 Zone which is the electricity distribution circle of Fatehabad, Mainpuri, Firozabad and Firozabad of Uttar Pradesh.
Rats guzzled 1,400 cartons of booze kept in thana: UP cops
The general diary records of the police station accessed by TOI claimed that rats chewed up plastic cans containing illicit liquor, broke the glass bottles and damaged the bags containing the seized contraband.
Yamuna authority plans Heritage City, riverfront development on the expressway
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has planned a Heritage City along the Yamuna Expressway, which connects religious cities like Mathura and Vrindavan and also tourist city Agra.
Gauba urges DMs to have a crisis management plan
Gauba held discussions with health ministry officials, district surveillance officers and others during which the DMs of "hotspot" districts spoke about the "proactive and ruthless approaches" adopted by them to prevent the spread of Covid-19 cases.
Solar energy to power Agra civic body head office
The solar power besides cutting down on electricity bills will also provide relief from power cuts that affects official work.
25 IPS officers transferred in UP
Lucknow's two zones will too have an SSP (STF) each. The four zonal STF chiefs will report to the the IG (STF) directly.
NGT orders UP govt to submit 25 crore for failure to curb pollution in Agra
Solid waste is being burnt in open on the roads at Agra cantonment railway station, heaps of uncleared garbage lying unattended and chocked drains are creating flood like situation, the NGT noted.
NGT notice to Centre, UP govt over tree felling near Taj Mahal
NGT had earlier directed the UP government to ensure that no unauthorised construction activities are permitted and no trees cut in the eco-sensitive zone near the monument.
Battleground UP: Eyeing a return to the throne, Mayawati names new lieutenants for campaign blitz
The BSP supremo has divided UP into 5 major zones and the assignment given for the pre-poll campaign rallies have unveiled names of her lieutenants.
Car buyers in Agra need to own garage, before owning car
The decision was take by Taj Trapezium Zone Authority (TTZA) during a meeting to ensure that the air emissions remain within prescribed norms.
Forest official cuts 4k trees in Taj Mahal's eco zone, sells them
The Supreme Court had earlier in March rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for making false claims on plantation of trees in the Taj trapezium zone.
Agra: Activists protest shrinking eco zone near Taj
Environmentalists and activists in the Taj city on Wednesday protested against state government's move to reduce the eco-sensitive zone area limits of the Soor Sarovar lake and forest from 10km to just 250 metres.
Commercial vehicles near Taj ordered to go CNG before July 31
After a recent study by IIT Kanpur revealed that carbon pollution around the Taj was causing the famed white marble of the monument to yellow, the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority has given a deadline of July 31 this year to all commercial vehicles operating around the Taj to convert to CNG
Agra orders 4,000 trucks to convert to CNG for Taj Mahal's sake
The Agra district administration ordered almost 4,000 diesel-run mini pick-up trucks operating in the city to convert to CNG by July this year.
Government shortlists lowest bidders for Rs 10,000 crore Lucknow to Agra Expressway
Investment to the tune of nearly 10,000 crores is expected in the expressway which will also have several manufacturing zones.
Agra bans plastic bags to curb pollution
With an aim to curb the rising pollution in Yamuna, the Agra district administration has decided to strictly implement the ban on use of polythene in the city.
Yamuna expressway to become operational this month
The Yamuna Expressway, besides connecting Delhi to Agra through Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, will touch 1,182 villages.
Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on display in Agra
Over half a dozen countries, including the US, are displaying their latest technology in Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) at a show in Agra, said to be the first of its kind in India.
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