Washington: The United States has provided $720 million in assistance to India over the past four years, with a strong focus on health and democratic participation, according to an analysis of US government data. Under the Biden administration, 64% of the aid—$462 million—was allocated to healthcare programs, including efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, largely managed by…
Girja Shankar Dixit The descent of the River Ganga from the heavens to Earth is a legendary event deeply embedded in Hindu mythology. It was made possible by the unwavering penance of King Bhageeratha, whose devotion and determination led to this celestial river’s arrival to purify the ashes of his ancestors and grant them liberation….
Karachi: Will Young and Tom Latham struck fine hundreds as New Zealand maintained their recent dominance over hosts Pakistan with an emphatic 60-run win in the Champions Trophy opener here on Wednesday. Young compiled an important innings of 107 off 113 balls, while Latham remained unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls to steer the Black…
New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said the growing infrastructure in India, including the construction of state-of-the-art complexes, indicates that the country is standing at the threshold of “strong possibilities” in the tourism sector. In his address at the inaugural session of the 32nd edition of South Asia’s Travel and Tourism…
New Delhi: First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, capping 11 days of suspense over who will get the top post after the BJP returned to power after over 26 years ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP. Gupta, 50, was chosen as the Leader of the House…
The extraordinary and unparalleled feat of Rama sent shockwaves through the demon world, reverberating like thunder across the realms. The dynamics of this battle defied imagination, beyond the reach of mortal estimation or analysis. The astounding conclusion? A conflict of immense magnitude was brought to an end in merely one hour and twelve minutes. On…
Kakkalur Jala Narayan Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva is located in Kakkalur, a small town near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu. This temple is also called as Shiva Vishnu temple because these two Lords are the presiding deities here. Reclining Darshan of Lord Vishnu in this temple is similar to the Jala Narayana…
New Delhi: BJP MLA and Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta met Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Wednesday evening and staked claim to form government in the national capital. She was accompanied by state BJP observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and OP Dhankar along with city BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, and Delhi MPs including Bansuri Swaraj, Praveen…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has decided to provide 5kg of rice to BPL families instead of cash under the Anna Bhagya scheme starting in February. Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa on Wednesday said that a decision to stop giving cash to BPL families from February and supply rice has been taken following a…
Thiruvananthapuram: Launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over AAP’s Delhi Assembly poll defeat, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday alleged that the grand old party has now deteriorated to the extent that it even celebrates the victory of the BJP. Accusing the Congress of retreating from its commitment to fighting…
