New Delhi: India backs the swift restoration of peace in West Asia and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday when US President Donald Trump dialled him to discuss the crisis. It was the first conversation between the two leaders since the West Asia conflict began…
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weapon and sent a “significant prize” related to the Strait of Hormuz even as he declared victory in the three-week war. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump claimed Iran was keen to “make a deal” and indicated that…
New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here late Tuesday evening, sources said. They said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation. A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said.
Gandhingar: The Gujarat assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a marathon debate of more than seven hours, with the ruling BJP hailing it as a landmark reform to ensure equality, while the Congress vehemently opposed it saying it violates fundamental right and was “anti-Muslim”. The bill, which proposes a common…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred hymns of the Rigveda, the sage Praskanva, son of Kanva, raises a profound prayer to Agni through verses composed in the classical Anustup meter. His invocation is not merely devotional; it is an exposition of faith that connects the cosmic order with the fragile yet aspiring world of mortals….
Dharmaraja, when he resolved to depute Krishna, first laid bare the full temper of his own mind and set forth a clear and measured definition of diplomacy. He declared that there must be no shadow of partiality, that the path of righteousness alone was to be followed, and that the welfare and interest of both…
Shri Govardhan Nathji temple is located in the Bhagal area of Surat, Gujarat. Bhagal is one of the oldest parts of the city and has historically been a centre for Vaishnav devotees. Shri Govardhan Nathji Temple is believed to be nearly 400 years old. It is considered one of the oldest Vaishnav temples in Surat…
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Islamabad was “ready and honoured” to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive talks” between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. The announcement came following media reports about backdoor efforts by Pakistan along with Egypt and Turkiye to broker peace in West Asia. “Pakistan welcomes…
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday extended the validity of licences issued for gold import at quota-based duty concession under a free trade pact with the UAE till June 3 amid the West Asian crisis. Under the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), India has granted quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the tariff…
New Delhi: Superstar Rajinikanth said Aditya Dhar’s latest directorial “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is a “must-watch film”. The film released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of Rs 700 crore at the global box office. Featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the film is a sequel to Dhar’s 2025 release “Dhurandhar”, which…
