Thiruvananthapuram: Congress leader K C Venugopal has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement accusing the UDF of “spreading lies” about the FCRA amendments for “political gain”. Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said that the PM’s statement made in Kerala on April 4 were “deeply problematic and humiliating for an entire…
New Delhi: India has said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time. “At this time of hardship…
New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will appear and argue in person before the Delhi High Court on Monday in a case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, the Aam Aadmi Party said. Kejriwal, along with several other accused, has moved an application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from…
Bengaluru: Tim David, skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers maintained fine lines as Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in an IPL match here on Sunday. Padikkal (50, 29 balls) and David (70 off 25b) gave a towelling to the clueless Super Kings bowlers…
Idukki (Kerala): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday made an apparent controversial statement during his assembly poll campaign here, calling the people of Gujarat “illiterate” and claiming they were being “fooled” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the same time, Kharge said neither Modi nor Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan could fool the people of…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday and discussed the West Asia conflict amid US President Donald Trump’s fresh ultimatum to Iran demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The external affairs minister…
Cricket, for all its romance and rhythm, is ultimately a ruthless examiner. A batsman may walk in with a blueprint—meticulously crafted, mentally rehearsed, and tactically sound—but the game has a way of tearing up plans in a fraction of a second. As every seasoned cricketer will tell you, an innings that looks perfect on paper…
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marks its 47th foundation anniversary, it is not merely a moment of celebration but one of reflection—on a political journey that has redefined India’s ideological and governance landscape. From its modest origins in the Jana Sangh to becoming the world’s largest political entity with over 18 crore members, the…
The sage Nodhas, invoking Agni through hymns of the Trishtubh in the Rigveda, unfolds a profound vision of unity between nature and the cosmos. His contemplative mind observes the universe with keen sensitivity and expresses its mysteries in simple yet penetrating comparisons. The sage recognizes that the forces governing the outer universe are reflected within…
Vidura went to Duryodhana and conveyed that he was summoned by the queen and the king to attend the assembly. Duryodhana came alone, his face dark with anger and his eyes reddened, leaving behind all those who followed him, and he occupied his seat with gestures that openly displayed reluctance and disdain. Gandhari observed her…
