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Kanpur murder: Woman danced to ‘Dhokebaaz’ song at lounge as father-in-law was stabbed 26 times, police allege she was in touch with killers

Police arrested Shalu Minocha for allegedly conspiring in her father-in-law's murder. She allegedly hired former domestic help Vishal Gautam for six lakh rupees. Gautam and Raj Kishore entered the flat and attacked Vineet Minocha. Call records and CCTV footage aided investigators in reconstructing the alleged conspiracy. The victim's grandson is…

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Unreserved Travel on Indian Railways: What the General Coach Is Really Like and When It Makes Sense

What You Are Actually Buying With an Unreserved TicketAn unreserved ticket on Indian Railways gives you the right to board any general coach on the train listed on your ticket, and nothing else. No seat number. No berth. No guarantee of space. The fare is calculated at the lowest class…

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6 Ways Chronic Pollution Exposure in Indian Cities Is Accelerating Neurological Decline

1. Fine particulate matter crosses the blood-brain barrierPM2.5 particles, the ultrafine pollutants that define Delhi's winter smog, are small enough to pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the brain. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found that long-term exposure to PM2.5…

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8 Ways High AQI Pollution Is Slowly Damaging Your Lungs and Respiratory Health in India

Your Cilia Are Being ParalysedThe lungs' first line of defence is a carpet of microscopic hair-like structures called cilia, which beat rhythmically to sweep dust, bacteria, and debris up and out of the airways. PM2.5, particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres, the dominant pollutant on high-AQI days across Delhi, Mumbai,…

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DGCA flagged Tecnam safety concerns weeks before fatal Kanpur crash

The DGCA had previously flagged safety concerns regarding Tecnam aircraft. These issues were raised over a month before the recent Kanpur training plane crash. The regulator had issued specific safety recommendations to flying training organizations. These recommendations followed an earlier crash investigation into a Tecnam P2006T. The DGCA advised immediate…

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Kanpur aircraft crash: Instructor, trainee pilot killed as training plane crashes in field; DGCA to investigate

An instructor pilot and a trainee pilot died after a training aircraft crashed near Kanpur. The twin-engine Tecnam plane took off at 11:30 AM and crashed around 11:50 AM. Instructor Sachin Bhatia and trainee Abhishek Pujari were identified as the deceased individuals. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been…

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Bihar farmer’s son cracks IIT-JEE at 12, goes from IIT Kanpur to PhD in US and AI research

Satyam Kumar became one of India’s youngest IIT entrants after cracking the IIT-JEE at 12 and securing AIR 670 a year later. The Bihar-born engineer went on to study electrical engineering at IIT Kanpur, work on robotics and research, complete a PhD in the US at 24, intern at Apple…

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IndiGo co-founder Gangwal commits Rs 300 cr more to IIT Kanpur medical sciences school

Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional Rs 300 crore to IIT Kanpur's medical school. This significant funding follows his previous Rs 100 crore contribution in 2022. The institute plans to establish a super-speciality hospital and a cancer research centre on campus. These facilities will foster interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and…

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The Battlegrounds of 1857: Visiting the Sites Where India's Uprising Was Suppressed and Forgotten

The Plaque Gets It WrongStand at the Bibighar well in Kanpur and read the memorial the British erected after 1857. It does not mention what happened to the Indian dead. It memorialises the British women and children killed there, frames the uprising as a mutiny, and presents the suppression that…

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Kanpur guard earning Rs 10,000 got a Rs 3 crore GST notice last year, lost his job, still running from pillar to post

Kanpur security guard Om Shukla, who earns Rs 10,000 a month, says he was wrongly issued a Rs 3 crore GST recovery notice over a firm called Om Enterprises that allegedly recorded more than Rs 17 crore in business. Shukla claims he never ran the firm and says the case…

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SBI bank locker Rs 50 lakh jewellery theft: What happens if your valuables goes missing or gets stolen? How much will bank pay?

A Kanpur woman has alleged that jewellery and valuables worth around Rs 50 lakh went missing from her SBI bank locker. Here’s what RBI rules say about bank liability, negligence and compensation for locker-related losses.

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Remains of Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack reaches Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta's body arrived in Kanpur after a Black Sea attack. His family is demanding martyr status and financial compensation from the government. They have refused to perform the last rites until their demands are met. Sagar Gupta died while serving between two warring nations in…

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Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras websites; institute now considers giving him second chance instead of filing FIR

An applicant to IIT Kanpur allegedly hacked the institute's websites after being denied admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security programme. He claimed he wanted a fair opportunity to demonstrate his cybersecurity skills. Instead of pursuing immediate legal action, the institute has decided to assess his technical abilities. If he…

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7 Signs Your Anxiety Is Causing Real Physical Health Problems, Not Just Mental Stress

Chest pain that cardiologists can't explainA racing heart, a tight band across the sternum, a sudden stabbing sensation, these are the symptoms that send people to a cardiologist first. When the ECG comes back clean and the stress test shows nothing, the default conclusion is "you're fine." Anxiety-driven chest pain,…

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8 Swimming Benefits That Make It the Best Full-Body Exercise for Indians' Health

It Burns More Calories Than You ExpectA 70 kg person swimming freestyle at moderate pace burns roughly 500 to 600 calories per hour. That is comparable to running, but without the shin splints, knee stress, or need to survive a Delhi summer afternoon on an open road. The water itself…

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IIT Kanpur graduate made Rs 77 crore in a day at 26, says getting into Computer Science course was '20 times harder than Harvard'

Siddhartha Saxena, an IIT Kanpur graduate, achieved remarkable success in the United States. He co-founded Merlin, an AI-powered Chrome extension, which is now valued at fifty million dollars. Saxena revealed earning eight million dollars in a single day at the age of twenty-six. According to him, gaining admission to its…

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E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur researchers report no significant fuel efficiency drop with E20 petrol. Their studies found no evidence of engine damage from the blended fuel. The Oil Ministry also stated E20 offers benefits outweighing minor mileage impacts. Extensive testing has been conducted on ethanol-blended fuels by the institute. Motorists should consult…

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Union Cabinet approves six-lane Dwarka tunnel, Kanpur-Kabrai highway worth Rs 14,115 crore

The Union Cabinet has greenlit two significant highway projects totaling over Rs 14,000 crore. A six-lane tunnel will soon connect Dwarka Expressway to South Delhi, easing congestion and boosting urban mobility. Additionally, a new greenfield highway will link Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh, promising faster travel and improved logistics…

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Rapid rail between Lucknow and Kanpur, outer ring road planned for State Capital Region: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced significant development plans for Unnao. A rapid rail corridor connecting Lucknow and Kanpur via Unnao is planned. An outer ring road will link Lucknow, Unnao, and other nearby districts. These projects aim to foster widespread development and create employment opportunities. The Chief Minister…

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BSNL, IIT Kanpur sign MoU for next-generation telecom technologies

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint research, development, testing, deployment and commercialisation of next-generation telecom technologies, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A. Robert Jerard Ravi said on Wednesday.

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Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017

Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami Gange program's strict regulations. Key interventions in Kanpur's Jajmau tannery belt have been successful. While water quality has improved, some stretches still face challenges. Further efforts are underway to…

The Economic Times

CBSE Results Portal glitches update: Government ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur experts and PSU banks to fix issues

CBSE portal glitches: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist CBSE in resolving technical glitches plaguing its post-result re-evaluation portal. The move follows widespread complaints of payment failures, login issues, and server downtime. Four public sector banks are also aiding in stabilizing the…

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Man leaves Noida for Kanpur: Went from walking on foot to owning an SUV but one Falooda seller changed his thinking about 'being rich'

Man leaves Noida for Kanpur: A Noida man’s emotional video about leaving the city after 14 years has resonated online. Vibhu Trivedi reflected on career success, emotional distance, and the pressure of city life, saying a conversation with a falooda vendor changed his perspective. His decision to return home to…

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India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

The Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This double blow is leading to unemployment and potential social unrest, as returning workers struggle to find comparable wages in India. The situation is particularly visible in industrial hubs like Kanpur,…

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Adani Ports to acquire indirect control of Kanpur Fertilizers for Rs 1,500 crore under Jaiprakash Associates resolution plan

Adani Ports will acquire Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries for Rs 1,500 crore. This deal gives Adani Ports control of land in Kanpur. This land is suitable for a large logistics park. The acquisition will boost Adani Ports' inland logistics network in North India. It supports their plan to expand multimodal…

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