gopal mishra

Celebrating the legacy of historian Prof Surendra Gopal, Patna Museum hosted the third memorial lecture to honor what would have been his 90th birthday. Keynote speaker Sunita Sharma captivated the audience with insights into the Indian caste system's historical journey. The gathering, which included scholars and notable personalities, underscored the importance of unbiased historical research.

President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

Lucknow celebrated World Heritage Day with heritage walks and a symposium on Awadh's intangible cultural heritage. Events included explorations of Hazratganj and the Lucknow Residency, followed by discussions on folk theatre, traditions, language, and the role of Mirasin women performers in preserving cultural practices.

Two Samajwadi Party MLAs and 43 others were booked for rioting and assaulting a public servant after a violent clash in Katariya village. The incident occurred when an SP delegation attempted to meet the family of a murdered girl, leading to brick-batting and injuries, including a severe head injury to the SHO.

World Heritage Day

Today’s polling will largely be about the disenfranchisement under SIR of 27 lakh voters who had all proof of voting rights

Voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 data are significantly outpacing the winning margins of several senior leaders and ministers in urban constituencies. This trend, observed across various parties, raises concerns about electoral integrity, with some seats showing deletions over ten times their leaders' victory margins.

Fresh unrest erupted in Noida's Phase-2 as workers, allegedly mobilized through WhatsApp groups with provocative messages, regrouped and pelted stones. Police intervened swiftly, deploying heavy forces to contain the situation and prevent a repeat of Monday's widespread violence. Investigations are underway to trace the origins of these digital networks and identify organizers.