Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asserted his government is focusing on welfare schemes like ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to enrich the lives of women and said he intends to increase the monthly aid under the scheme. Ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, Shinde on Sunday also targeted the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi…
Washington: The electoral battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump appears to have gone to the wire, according to latest opinion polls. Harris, 60, is the nominee of the Democratic Party and Trump, 78, is the Republican nominee. Their party members and support bases are united with their respective parties, and…
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament is expected to kick off on November 25, running through December 20. High on the legislative agenda are the One Nation One Election and Waqf bills, which are likely to spark debate in the House. The outcomes of the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections on November 23 are…
The Congress-led Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) faces challenges that go beyond simply winning seats. With dreams that some might call “Mungerilal ke sapne” – illusions untethered from reality – the opposition bloc appears to be betting on scenarios that are unlikely in the current political climate. In Maharashtra, as the Bharatiya Janata Party…
New Delhi: Amid opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill from several Muslim bodies, senior leader of key NDA constituent TDP, Nawab Jan, on Sunday said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will not let any bill that harms the interests of the Muslims be implemented. Addressing the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan’ organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind…
Washington: Having survived two assassination attempts this summer, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday suggested that he would not mind if somebody took a shot at him through fake news. Addressing his supporters at an election rally at Lititz in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Trump generated another controversy by saying that he should…
Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris is leading 47 percent to 44 percent over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Iowa, a new poll showed two days ahead of the high-stakes election for the White House. Trump was quick to reject the poll as “fake”. “One of my enemies just puts out a poll…
Brisbane: India, which is on the path of growth, wants to grow with the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, stressing that there is genuine goodwill and desire among nations to work with India. Addressing the Indian community here, Jaishankar also underlined the historical ties between the two countries. He said India…
Rama, after Indra had ruthlessly slain her sons, the grief-stricken Diti approached her husband, Sage Kashyapa, son of Marichi, with a heart laden with sorrow. She cried out, “O Lord Kashyapa, Indra has destroyed all my children, mercilessly. You are my protector; grant me a boon! Bless me with a son who shall overcome Indra…
Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada: In a strong show of support for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s commitment to sustainable development, the Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd. (EPDCL) has launched a comprehensive set of initiatives aligned with the Union Government’s Mission LIFE. Headquartered in Visakhapatnam, EPDCL’s initiatives will promote eco-friendly practices across its extensive network, spanning Visakhapatnam,…
