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Low pressure intensifies into depression over Bay of Bengal, heavy rains lash parts of Andhra

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh): The well-marked low pressure area over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved west to northwestwards and intensified into a depression on Tuesday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The weather system lay over southwest Bay of Bengal at 5:30 pm today, about 490 km east to southeast of Chennai…

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Opposition’s Selective Outrage on EVMs

The Congress-led opposition seems to have developed a habit of crying foul over the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) whenever it faces electoral defeat. The latest round of accusations against EVMs comes in the aftermath of significant setbacks in the Haryana assembly polls and disappointing performances in…

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Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple

Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is in Mayyil, 20 kilometres from Kannur in Kerala.While the main deity is Lord Shiva, the temple is renowned for its sub-deity, Lord Ganesha.Perched in the serene landscape of Kerala, Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is a historic gem revered for its deep spiritual legacy. Centuries ago, this temple has…

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India Bolsters Defence with Drones

India’s latest acquisition of 31 Predator drones from the United States represents a significant advancement in its military capabilities, particularly in the context of enhancing national security amid the complexities of potential two-front threats. As India faces challenges from both Pakistan and China, these drones will play a crucial role in bolstering the country’s defence…

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Need to self-introspect on exit polls; early trends on counting day nonsense: CEC Rajiv Kumar

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday slammed the practice of showing early trends on counting day by news channels as “nonsense”. Addressing a press conference here, Kumar also said exit polls create a huge distraction by raising expectations and it was a matter for self-introspection for the media, particularly electronic media. “We…

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