Jammu: In a first, the Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the appointment of Army Officer Colonel Vikrant Prashar from Para High Altitude Warfare School Gulmarg, as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Training and Special Operations, Jammu and Kashmir Police. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to enhance counter-insurgency…
Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold…
Our Special Correspondent Amaravati: The gloves are off as Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and founder of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), faces one of the most significant challenges to his political career. The controversy centers around the alleged adulteration of the Srivari Laddu at the revered Sri…
Galle: Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in cricketing history, equalling the legendary Don Bradman’s record by becoming the joint third-fastest player to reach 1000 Test runs. This remarkable feat came during the second Test against New Zealand in Galle, where Mendis reached the milestone in just 13 innings, making him the…
Beirut: A huge Israeli strike hit Beirut’s densely populated southern suburbs Friday, flattening buildings in an operation the Israeli military said targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters but a source close to the group said its leader was “fine”. “The Israeli strikes levelled six buildings,” the source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to…
Israel’s recent decision to outright reject the United States’ proposal for a ceasefire at the United Nations is not just an act of defiance, but a calculated display of strategic autonomy. In an unprecedented move, Israel, long seen as a staunch ally of the US, signals a new phase of independence. This refusal isn’t merely…
Lakshman Rao After eliminating all threats to his kingdom, Lord Srirama sat in council with his advisors and brothers, contemplating further measures for peace and prosperity. During their discussion, a messenger sought permission to report a pressing matter. Upon receiving consent, the messenger informed them that one hundred sages, led by Chyavana and Bhargava, had…
Dadh Devi temple is an ancient Temple situated at a distance of 20 Km from Kota City at Ummed Ganj in the state of Rajasthan. A form of Goddess Durga the temple was built in the 10th century by the Tanwar Rajputs of Kaithun, who established it as the temple of their family goddess. Dadh…
Bengaluru: JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday appeared before the Lokayukta police for questioning in connection with a land denotification case. “He was questioned in the Gangenahalli denotification case,” a Lokayukta official said. The ruling Congress in Karnataka last week asked the Lokayukta to expedite its probe against former Chief Ministers…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told a court here that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and his family members obtained illegal gratification in the form of land parcels in exchange for appointments in the Indian Railways. The ED made the submissions in its supplementary chargesheet filed in the case before Special Judge Vishal Gogne,…
