The manifesto released by the Indian National Congress (INC) for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) elections has reignited a debate that has been simmering for decades. The promises made by the Congress to revoke Article 370, dismantle the National Security Agency (NSA), quash the new education policy, and repeal laws that prevent forcible religious…
Pune: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said evil forces that flourish in the rest of the world meet their nemesis in India. He was speaking at `Vedsevak Sanman Sohala’, a function organised by Sadguru Group to felicitate 200 ‘gurujis’ who took part in the ‘anushtan’ (recitation) of the Vedas for 16 months…
New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said two-wheeler manufacturers should provide helmet to the purchaser of the vehicle at a discount or reasonable rate as many people die in road accidents just for not wearing helmets. Addressing an event here, Gadkari said 50,029 people lost their lives in accidents in the country in…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday retorted sharply to Akhilesh Yadav’s “all bulldozers will head towards Gorakhpur after 2027” remark, saying not everyone has the heart to handle a bulldozer. Adityanath made this comment responding to the Samajwadi Party chief’s Tuesday remark on bulldozer, the machine which has become emblematic of his…
Akshara Bhojraj In the tapestry of our lives, teachers are the weavers who stitch the threads of knowledge, curiosity, and inspiration into the fabric of our future. On Teacher’s Day, we pause to honour these remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation. But this isn’t…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived here for a two-day visit aimed at boosting India-Singapore friendship, deepening ‘strategic partnership’ and attracting investment from the Southeast Asian country. During his visit at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, the prime minister will connect with three generations of Singapore’s leadership, officials in New…
Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ film will miss the September 6 scheduled release date, with the Bombay High Court on Wednesday refusing to grant any urgent relief by directing the censor board to certify the movie immediately. A division bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it cannot grant any urgent relief at…
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday provided an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of 20 people who perished in rain-related incidents in the state, even as rescue and relief operations continued in parts of Vijayawada. So far, 20 people have died in the rains and floods which…
The World Bank’s projection of a 7 percent GDP growth rate for India in 2025 paints a hopeful picture of a nation on the move. Yet, this optimism is not invincible; it faces potential threats from both within and outside the country. India’s growth story could be derailed by forces that thrive on instability—whether through…
Bandar Seri Begawan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday visited Brunei’s iconic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque built by the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. “Went to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei,” Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister was received by Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Dato Ustaz Awang…
