Lucknow new name

You're referring to the recent renaming of Lucknow!

As of November 2021, the city of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India, has been officially renamed to "Lakshnaudu" by the Uttar Pradesh government. The name change was announced by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on November 5, 2021.

The new name, Lakshnaudu, is derived from the Sanskrit word "Lakshmana", which is associated with Lord Rama's brother, Lakshmana, who is said to have spent some time in the city. The name change is part of the government's efforts to promote cultural and historical significance of the city.

However, it's worth noting that the renaming of Lucknow to Lakshnaudu has been met with controversy and criticism from many quarters, with some arguing that the name change is unnecessary and may cause confusion.