Kolkata: The TMC on Friday sought the immediate removal of the returning officer for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency in West Bengal, alleging his proximity to BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari. In a representation submitted to West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal, the ruling party raised objections to the appointment of RO for the Bhabanipur…
New Delhi: An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolted several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or casualties. The epicentre of the earthquake, which…
Lucknow: Investment proposals worth around Rs 3,000 crore were received during the International Buddhist Conclave-2026 held in Kushinagar, officials said. The three-day event, organised at the Mahaparinirvana site of Gautama Buddha from March 31 to April 2, aimed to promote Uttar Pradesh as a global Buddhist tourism hub and attract investment in the sector. As…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Savya, born in the luminous lineage of Angirasa, invokes the mighty Indra through sacred hymns of the Jagati metre in the ancient verses of the Rigveda. In these hymns, a remarkable dialogue unfolds between the contemplative human mind and the vast living universe. The seers of the Vedic age observed…
The sage Narada, after setting forth ancient examples that revealed the ruin born of ego, pride, and stubborn persistence, addressed Duryodhana with solemn gravity. He declared that it is never acceptable to restrain others through arrogance, for such conduct loosens alliances, weakens bonds, and imperils the throne and its supporters. True alliance, he said, strengthens…
Kunduru Anjaneya Temple is located at the entrance of Kundur village in Honnali taluk of Davanagere district, Karnataka. The temple stands in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by fields and serves as an important spiritual center for nearby villages. This temple was built in the 16th century during the rule of the Keladi Nayakas. It…
Dubai: Five Indian nationals were injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by the debris of missiles intercepted by the country’s air defence system, local media reported. The authorities confirmed that the incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of Indian nationality, UAE’s official news…
Kochi: Oil industry officials said on Friday that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala, with supplies continuing smoothly across the state. Priority was being given to essential sectors, and the public has been urged not to panic buy as deliveries remain uninterrupted, they said in a statement here. “The State…
New Delhi: The Election Commission has taken “serious note” of over 2,100 police personnel in poll-bound West Bengal being deployed for the security of nearly 1,000 people linked directly or indirectly to the ruling TMC and asked the police chief to review the arrangement, officials said on Friday. Assembly polls in West Bengal will be…
Puducherry: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow here on Friday and sought support for the AINRC-BJP alliance in the April 9 election to the territorial Assembly. The Prime Minister, flanked by AINRC founder leader Chief Minister N Rangasamy and BJP leader, Home Minister A Namassivayam, held his roadshow between the Ajanta signal point…
