Champions Trophy: Kohli headlines six Indians in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’
Dubai: The talismanic Virat Kohli was the biggest name among six Indian players picked in the 12-member ‘Team of the Tournament’ for the Champions Trophy. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final here on Sunday to win the tournament for the third time after 2002 (joint winners) and 2013. India have been…
Musk claims X hit by ‘massive cyberattack’ after service goes down
Washington: Hours after a series of outages Monday that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack.” In a post, Musk explained that the attack was sophisticated and likely orchestrated by a large, coordinated group or even a nation-state. “We get attacked…
Ontario slaps 25 per cent tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump’s trade war
TORONTO: Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25 per cent more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not hesitate to increase this charge. If the…
PM Modi to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in Mauritius
Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects, ranging from capacity building to community-linked infrastructure, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, beginning Tuesday, officials said. The prime minister will also announce new major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening democracy in the Southeast African island nation. Prime Minister Modi, along with…
Is Nepal Returning to Its Hindu Roots?
The return of former King Gyanendra Shah from his tour of western Nepal has reignited a debate that refuses to fade: Is Nepal on the path to reinstating its monarchy and reclaiming its Hindu identity? The massive reception he received in Kathmandu, with thousands chanting for his return to the throne, has sent shockwaves through…
Rama, Lakshmana Return to Find Sita Missing
Freely transforming in myriad forms and guises, the enchanted deer Maricha fell to the ground, struck by Rama’s arrow. Rama, pondering the devastation wrought by this illusory beast upon the tranquility of the hermitage and the safety of Sita, hastened back with swift and anxious strides. Along the way, the eerie shrieks of a fox…
Omkar Adi Ganesh Temple – Prayagraj
Omkar Adi Ganesh Temple, nestled in the Daraganj area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, holds profound significance in Hindu tradition. Believed to be the first manifestation of Lord Ganesha in idol form, it has earned the title “Adi Ganesh,” meaning “First Ganesh.” The Omkar Adi Ganesh Temple reflects traditional Hindu temple architecture. It features…
Kavitha Demands Stronger BC Reservations
Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has urged the Telangana government to introduce three separate bills to strengthen reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and local body elections. “The government acknowledges that BCs make up 46% of the state’s population. If they are committed to social justice, they must act by bringing distinct bills—one…
Indian-origin drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana: Punjab Police
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Monday said it has arrested an Indian-origin transnational drug lord, wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with one of the largest narcotics seizures in the US, in Ludhiana. Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada…
TN CM slams Pradhan for ‘arrogance,’ tells him to control his tongue
Chennai: Hitting out at Dharmendra Pradhan for his criticism of the ruling DMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday strongly hit out at the Union Education Minister, alleging he spoke with “arrogance” considering himself a king and asked him to control his tongue. The CM’s remarks came in the wake of the…
