Kathmandu: Nepal’s President Rramchandra Paudel conferred the Honorary Rank of the General of Nepal Army to Indian Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi at a special ceremony at Rastrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas, here on Thursday afternoon. Gen Dwivedi, who is leading a five-member delegation, arrived here on Wednesday for a five-day official visit at the invitation…
Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed confidence that India can achieve its developmental goals by embracing modern advancements while preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage. Speaking at ‘Koti Deepotsavam,’ a mass deepam lighting event held during the Hindu month of Kartik, the President emphasised India’s progress towards “holistic and inclusive development.” “To achieve…
Georgetown: India has never moved forward with the expansionist mindset and always stayed away from the feeling of grabbing others’ resources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. The prime minister’s comments during an address at a special session of the Parliament of Guyana came amid growing global concerns over China’s expansionist behaviour as well…
Now, dark thoughts coursed through Kaikeyi’s veins, stirred by the cunning words of Mandhara. “Mandhara,” Kaikeyi spoke, her voice laced with newfound resolve, “you weave tales of great wisdom, bolstering my spirit to face the formidable king. How I failed to recognize your brilliance before now! Your intelligence surpasses that of any mere servant, and…
The Amaragiri Shri Guddada Ranganathaswamy Temple, located in Chikkonahalli, Channarayapatna Taluk, Hassan District of Karnataka, is known for its historical and religious importance. Built-in the 12th century, this temple is closely linked to Shri Ramanujacharya, who settled in Melukote after being exiled from Tamil Nadu. During one of his journeys with his followers, he is…
Ranchi: Women voters outnumbered men in both phases of Jharkhand assembly polls, with 68 out of the 81 seats recording a higher female turnout, according to election officials on Thursday. The state witnessed an overall voter turnout of 67.74 per cent, which was 1.65 per cent higher than the 2019 poll figures. Voting took place…
MS Shanker A recent US court directive ordering the arrest of Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani has ignited a political storm in India, with the Congress party seizing the opportunity to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demand immediate action. However, the party’s hasty response—devoid of thorough understanding or verification of facts—appears to be another…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch on Monday the ‘United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025’ at International Cooperative Alliance’s (ICA) global conference to be held in the national capital. First time in the 130 years long history of the ICA, the premier body for the global cooperative movement, with the initiative of…
Perth: Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, on Thursday backed KL Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and said the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime. The five-match Test series…
Thiruvananthapuram: With just a day remaining for the results of the three by-elections in the state– Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency and Chelakkara and Palakkad assembly seats–the major political parties, Congress, BJP, and CPI(M), are anxiously awaiting the outcome. The Congress-led UDF is hopeful of a resounding victory for AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in…
