End of Maoist terror victory of right policies: Modi
Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the end of Maoist terror and Naxal menace was a victory of the country’s right policies and a strong political will. “Our government took decisions which dealt very big blows to the funding of Naxals and secessionists,” Modi said, while celebrating Diwali with security personnel at a…
378 arrested, drugs worth Rs 64 crore seized in week-long anti-narcotics drive in Bengal: CM
Kolkata: Altogether 378 people were arrested, and narcotic substances worth around Rs 64 crore were seized during a week-long crackdown on drug trafficking and illicit cultivation in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said. The special drive, conducted between October 31 and November 7, led to the registration of 212 cases under the Narcotic Drugs…
Naidu says every Deepavali lamp should light up society, not just homes
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday extended Deepavali greetings to the people of the state. The governor said the festival of lights symbolised the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. “I extend my warm greetings…
PM Modi greets all citizens on Diwali, says will celebrate festival with soldiers
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed Diwali greetings to all citizens of country. “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all my family members across the country. Happy Diwali,” Modi said in a post on X. While conveying Diwali greeting on Saturday, the prime minister said like the previous year, he would celebrate the festival…
Before reinventing Rama, try reading Valmiki
P Nagarjuna Rao I have decided not to watch this abomination directed by ‘Nutcase’ Tiwari, with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in key roles. The casting alone is enough to make me stay away. For starters, asking Ranbir Kapoor – with those horse-like nostrils – to portray Sri Ram requires an imagination considerably more…
Andhra Pradesh: Congress-Mukt by Popular Verdict
It is sad, but true. Andhra Pradesh, which produced some of the tallest leaders of the freedom struggle and the Congress party, including Pattabhi Sitaramayya, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, has virtually become a Congress-free political territory. The party that once dominated the political landscape of undivided Andhra Pradesh is today struggling for…
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav draws foreign tourists; drone show recreates Ramayana scenes
Ayodhya: An Argentine researcher studying the Ramayana and two Russians in pursuit of a spiritual experience were among the many foreigners drawn to Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations, as the temple town showcased its spiritual and cultural heritage through colourful fireworks and an indigenous drone show that recreated scenes from the epic on Saturday night. Branco from…
Uttarakhand CM celebrates Diwali with soldiers of Garhwal Regiment
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday celebrated Diwali with Army personnel, offering them sweets and extending his greetings. At the Diwali Milan programme organised at Garhwal Greens training ground in Garhi Cantonment here, the chief minister interacted with soldiers of the Garhwal Regiment and expressed his gratitude for their courage, bravery and…
FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonne food items, cancels 52 licences in nationwide inspection drive
New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of ‘banned and non-compliant’ food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and sealed…
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav draws foreign tourists; drone show recreates Ramayana scenes
Ayodhya: An Argentine researcher studying the Ramayana and two Russians in pursuit of a spiritual experience were among the many foreigners drawn to Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations, as the temple town showcased its spiritual and cultural heritage through colourful fireworks and an indigenous drone show that recreated scenes from the epic on Saturday night. Branco from…
