LIVE BLOG13 Jul 2026 | 08:02:30 AM ISTThe Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, also called the Awadh Expressway, is set to transform intra-state travel in Uttar Pradesh. This 63-km stretch, equipped with eight lanes and advanced infrastructure, will slash travel time between Kanpur and Lucknow from three hours to just 35-45 minutes. Whether it's a quick work trip or a leisurely escape, this expressway will ensure speed and comfort.SynopsisPreparations are in full swing ahead of the inauguration of the 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, which promises to cut travel time between the two cities to about an hour.Authorities are making final arrangements for the inauguration of the 63-km, six-lane Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, scheduled for July 13. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh's 11th expressway in the presence of Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Featuring India's second-longest elevated corridor, the expressway is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Lucknow and Kanpur, reducing travel time to around one hour. Show more Show less1 New UpdateMagnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts Manipur's KamjongA magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Manipur's Kamjong district on Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.Bangkok pub fire kills 27, dozens critically injuredFire ripped through a popular Bangkok pub late Sunday nightAt least 27 people killed, 63 injured; 22 remain in critical conditionPM says survivors reported no rear fire escape near bathroomsWitnesses say smoke followed a blackout, then a massive explosionAuthorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze