Pune: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the biggest test of democracy is that the ruler tolerates even the strongest opinion against him, and it leads to introspection. Writers and intellectuals should express themselves fearlessly, the senior BJP leader said at a book release function at MIT World Peace University here. “The biggest test…
Washington: The QUAD summit has plans to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness initiative from South East Asia to the Indian Ocean Region, the White House said Friday. The QUAD leadership summit begins Saturday in Wilmington, Delaware, with participation of the four member states — India, US, Japan, and Australia. The maritime initiative…
Mumbai: India’s forex reserves rose by USD 223 million to a new all-time high of USD 689.458 billion for the week ended on September 13, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. The overall forex kitty had jumped by USD 5.248 billion to a high of USD 689.235 billion for the previous reporting…
Sahibganj/Giridih: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lashed out at the ruling JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand for allegedly encouraging “rampant infiltration” and cautioned that if not checked, illegal immigrants will become a majority in the state in the next 25-30 years. He also criticised the state government for “vote bank” politics and vowed that…
Hyderabad: YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the ghee adulteration in Tirumala, saying the latter was trying to divert public attention from his 100 days of rule. Addressing a press conference, he said Naidu is such a person who will use…
No compromise on the quality of sacred prasadam, says EO Syamala Rao Tirumala: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reinforced its commitment to maintaining the sanctity of the world-famous Laddu Prasadam by ensuring the use of pure cow ghee, said Executive Officer (EO) Sri J Syamala Rao. Addressing the media at Annamaiah Bhavan on Friday,…
Chennai: Jasprit Bumrah’s artistry seemed incomprehensible for an out of sorts Bangladesh batting line-up as India took complete control of the opening Test with an overall lead of 308 runs at end of second day’s play. Bumraj (4/50) once again worked his magic in company of Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep (2/19) and Ravindra Jadeja as…
Hyderabad: A ruling Congress MLA in Telangana found himself in a row over his reported comments that he would give his property to anyone who “brings the head of” Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. Vedma Bojju, MLA from Khanapur (ST), who held a protest against the minister’s comments on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, said he…
New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday sought a full report on the Tirupati laddu issue, saying the government will further examine matter and take suitable action. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government has triggered a massive political row,…
The recent controversy surrounding the Srivari Laddu, the sacred prasadam of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, has ignited fierce debate in Andhra Pradesh. Allegations by the state Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu about the use of animal fat, including beef and fish oil, in the laddus have sent shockwaves across the nation, raising serious concerns about…
