Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to officially implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a significant step towards creating a common legal framework for all citizens. While Goa has long followed a form of UCC inherited from Portuguese rule before India’s independence, Uttarakhand’s adoption of UCC is the first instance of implementation in…
As global geopolitics shift, Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious position—one we foresaw. I previously noted in these very columns that former President Donald Trump might turn up the heat on Bangladesh. Now, that prediction is becoming a reality. Recent developments highlight a troubling trajectory for the nation, sparking concerns over its economic and political…
In a significant pre-poll development, the Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a plea by BJP MLAs to convene a special assembly session to discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. The report sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for alleged financial irregularities. With the Delhi assembly elections slated for February 5,…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday visited the upcoming project of Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn here and assured the government’s full support for its timely completion. Reddy, who was accompanied by IT and Industry Minister D Sridhar Babu, met with the representatives of Foxconn, an official release said. CEO and chairman of…
New Delhi: Several opposition MPs on Monday boycotted a meeting of the parliamentary committee examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill alleging that the panel is not functioning in accordance with rules, after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was accused by a deposer of being involved in Waqf land scams. The lengthy meetings of the Joint Committee of…
India’s recent diplomatic response to Canada’s false allegations over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023 underscores the increasingly fraught relationship between the two nations. It also highlights the dangers of politicizing international relations for domestic gain. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India—suggesting the involvement of Indian intelligence agencies in Nijjar’s assassination—have…
Lakshman Rao O mighty Rama, with hands humbly folded in surprise, addressed the embodiment of wisdom, the revered sage Agastya: “This tyrant, Ravana—where are the brave kings to stand against his cruelty? Are there no monarchs bold enough to quell his aggression? Can no devoted and well-trained rulers capture and imprison this demon?” With a…
Bhaktajaneswarar Temple (also called Thirunavalur Temple or Bhathajaneeswaram) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thirunavalur, a village in Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Bhaktajaneswarar, and is represented in the form of lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Manonmani Amman.The presiding deity is revered in the…
New Delhi: India on Monday decided to withdraw its high commissioner and expel six Canadian diplomats in the ongoing Nijjar row. The six Canadian diplomats who have to leave India by October 19th before 11.59 pm are the acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Herbert, first secretaries Marie Catherine Joly, Ian…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea over the alleged demolition of properties across states in the country. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and P K Mishra were not inclined to hear the plea following which the counsel for the petitioners withdrew it. The bench told the petitioners’…
