New Delhi: Quashing BJP leaders’ claims that he would contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from a second seat out of fear of losing from New Delhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will contest the polls from one seat only. Kejriwal also asserted that the Assembly polls are not an INDA bloc…
The unfortunate stampede incident that occurred around 8 PM on Wednesday night during the distribution of darshan tokens at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) centres—Vishnu Nivasam, Srinivasam, and Padmavati Park—has left many questioning the causes. While overzealous devotees surged forward to secure tokens, the responsibility also partially lies with the local police and TTD officials, who…
Our Political Desk In a candid and impactful interview, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made his intentions clear regarding reclaiming lands under the Waqf Board. This conversation occurred ahead of the Mahakumbh during a discussion with Republic Media Network’s Editor-in-Chief, Arnab Goswami. Despite Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s advice against turning every…
Bhubaneshwar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday stressed on the importance of the diaspora as India strives to build a “global workforce”. Addressing the Indian diaspora at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention here, Jaishankar said that in times of difficulty abroad, they can be confident that the Narendra Modi government “has got your back”….
Hyderabad: BRS Working President and MLA K T Rama Rao, the prime accused in the Formula E race issue, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) here on Thursday. Rao, also known as KTR, was summoned by the ACB for questioning in the case related to the alleged “unauthorised” payments to conduct Formula E race. His…
Bhubaneshwar: Asserting that the world today listens to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that due to the country’s heritage, it can tell the international community that the future does not lie in war but in Buddha. Addressing the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Modi said India is not only the mother…
Athletes Are Made Painstakingly – Not Born – Edwin Moses Few athletes have achieved the level of dominance in sports as Edwin Moses. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses amassed an extraordinary record: 107 consecutive victories in finals, 122 wins in official competitions, and 14 world records. His unbeaten streak spanned an astonishing nine years,…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. “Distressed to know that a stampede in Tirupati led to loss…
Tirupati: At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede here on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, said an official. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chairman BR Naidu said one body has been identified. “A DSP opened the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the stampedes at three places during the sale of Tirumala temple darshan tickets in Tirupati. Quoting the Prime Minister, the PMO wrote on X: “Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their…
